Chapter 16 A False Alarm
"She told us, 'Don't be fooled by your tall and strong appearance, you're just a paper tiger and nothing to brag about.'"
"Hey, look, the Song family is right here. Let's ask them."
Before I could even ask, I saw Sister-in-law Song darting around like a mouse caught by a cat, and in the blink of an eye, she was gone.
"Hey, you from the Song family, why are you running away? Come over here and explain yourself!"
Upon seeing that the Song family had disappeared, the old woman who had just said that Wei Laicheng was no good panicked instantly. She wanted to follow them and grab Sister-in-law Song, but was stopped by the other old women around her.
After the Song family ran away, the older women finally realized what was happening.
They were used as targets by that guy surnamed Song, while Captain Wei was a perfectly fine person and very strong.
Now look what's happened! Forget about making Captain Wei our son-in-law; we'll be lucky if he doesn't get hated by people in the future.
After all, what man can stand being told he's inadequate, especially when it's said in front of his new wife?
Several elderly women quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Captain Wei, it's my fault. I spoke carelessly without understanding the situation, which has ruined your reputation. I'm stupid, please don't hold it against me."
I'm so sorry, Wei family. Please don't let what I said just now affect your relationship as husband and wife, otherwise I'll be held responsible for it even if I die a thousand deaths.
"Auntie is wrong. Your Captain Wei is capable, very strong. Just ignore what she just said about him being incapable!"
The old lady had already said all that, and she seemed to feel guilty, so how could Jiang Xixi and the other woman possibly hold a grudge?
All I can do is say I don't care.
But in reality, the two of them cared a lot.
Jiang Xixi breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to herself that she had finally found a useful husband.
Wei Laicheng, standing to the side, was relieved that he had finally saved face in front of his wife.
The two men became wary of the misunderstanding caused by the culprit.
Regardless, this person's willingness to ruin Wei Laicheng's reputation outside must mean they have ill intentions. I just don't know what they did to offend her.
Sister Song, who had escaped, also returned home. Her family members immediately closed the door when they saw her return and kept patting her back to calm her down.
I just asked, "Did you go to be a ghost?"
Sister-in-law Song didn't answer; she was extremely flustered.
She never expected this! When her younger sister came to visit relatives, she took a liking to Captain Wei at first sight and asked her to arrange a marriage between them.
She readily agreed; only a fool wouldn't do something that offers the best of both worlds.
She did try to arrange a marriage for her, but Captain Wei didn't seem to like her at all. She was angry about it, and that day at the alley entrance, she spoke without thinking.
It's obviously wrong to say that Captain Wei wouldn't be interested in such a beautiful and graceful woman as his own sister.
But who would have thought that as the rumor spread, it turned into the claim that Captain Wei was in poor health, and eventually some people even said that Captain Wei preferred men.
Her heart skipped a beat. She really didn't mean to do anything bad; she was just trying to show off.
With this incident exposed today, and my hasty retreat just now, I'm finished, completely finished.
My reputation in the family compound is completely ruined!
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As they approached the state-run store, the person next to her still had a frustrated and annoyed expression, which made Jiang Xixi laugh.
"No, Comrade Wei, what would you like to eat?"
"Wife~" Wei Laicheng's tone was unusually resentful; he knew his wife would tease him.
Jiang Xixi quickly coaxed, "Oh, I misspoke. Our Comrade Wei is fine now. I won't say it again."
Although they haven't known each other for long, Jiang Xixi has already fully grasped Wei Laicheng's psychology.
This guy sometimes acts like a child and you have to coax him.
I have to say, I'd never tried this before, but it turned out to be quite fun.
Every time I angered Wei Laicheng, I would try to coax him back to his senses. It was quite amusing.
"Our Comrade Wei is the best, the most capable, they're all talking nonsense..."
By the time they entered the state-run restaurant, Wei Laicheng had been coaxed into looking like a silly child by his wife, and he was laughing so hard he was practically begging for mercy.
"Honey, what would you like to eat?"
"Big steamed buns and braised pork, didn't you say those two were delicious last time? I'll have those two. See what you want, order for yourself," Jiang Xixi said casually, but to be honest, she was really curious about the steamed buns that Wei Laicheng had been talking about.
I want to eat it~
"Okay, then I'll also order a plate of stir-fried green peppers with pork and a tomato and egg soup. For your main course, would you like steamed buns, noodles, or rice?"
"Steamed buns, please."
Jiang Xixi also has a special fondness for steamed buns. When she was a child, her family would steam big white steamed buns, but she was often sent away without getting any.
She made a fuss, but all she got in return was a meal of stir-fried pork with bamboo leaves. Over time, the big white steamed buns held a unique place in Jiang Xixi's heart.
Even if Chen Wenli had achieved great success in his previous life, there would still be steamed buns on his family's dining table every day.
This was also one of the excuses Chen Wenli made for his scumbag nature, saying that Jiang Xixi was like a wild boar that couldn't eat fine food, and that he was a big boss who would be ashamed to marry a wife who only knew how to eat steamed buns.
The dishes were served quickly. Putting aside the taste, the color and aroma were quite good. The green peppers were bright green, the shredded pork was obviously tender and looked like it would burst with juice when you put it in your mouth, the braised pork was in distinct pieces and the aroma of the sauce was overwhelming, and the big steamed buns were soaked in the oil inside, making them look incredibly delicious.
Jiang Xixi was stunned for a moment after picking up the big steamed bun and putting it in her mouth. She had to admit that the big steamed bun was indeed delicious. No wonder Wei Laicheng kept muttering about it.
The large steamed buns are juicy and flavorful; one bite releases a burst of oily aroma that lingers in your mouth.
Then there's the braised pork belly, which is fatty but not greasy, with a springy texture. It's absolutely delicious when eaten with big steamed buns.
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Jiang Xixi ate every dish on the table and finally came to a conclusion.
Wei Laicheng is no ordinary eater; none of the dishes he ordered were bad. Even if these dishes were served in a five-star restaurant decades from now, they would still be very presentable.
"Honey, let me tell you, you didn't order rice. If you did, you could pour the braised pork gravy over the rice, then top it with stir-fried green peppers and pork, and add a spoonful of tomato soup. The taste would be absolutely amazing." Wei Laicheng said, smacking his lips as if savoring the memory.
"But steamed buns are also delicious. You can divide a steamed bun into two layers, put braised pork in one layer and stir-fried green peppers and pork in the other, then take out the filling of the sauerkraut bun and put it on the braised pork layer to neutralize the greasiness, and then pour on the braised pork broth. It's very delicious."
Jiang Xixi rolled her eyes at Wei Laicheng, but her hands didn't slow down at all. She did as he said, stuffed it into her mouth, and smacked her lips.
As expected of the quality carefully selected by Wei Laicheng, the taste is absolutely amazing, delicious and fragrant!
I don't know if I'll have money and a happy quality of life as this guy's wife, but I'll definitely be able to satisfy my cravings—he's such a foodie!
The two enjoyed their meal immensely.
"Wife, when you get to your master's wife's house, don't be so reserved. To tell you the truth, ever since I was old enough to understand things, I've lived at my master's house more often than at my own. To me, they've always played the role of my parents."
Just treat them both like your parents, don't be shy.
On the way to Master Jiang's house, almost there, Wei Laicheng was still giving him instructions.
"However, I saw that your teacher's wife was quite enthusiastic towards you last time, so you two will definitely get along well. To be honest, this is the first time I've seen your teacher's wife be so enthusiastic towards someone on a first meeting. Even when I first met her, she was cold, but we gradually became closer after spending more time together."
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