Zhong Wanwan's meal was even more lavish. Because there were many people, in addition to dumplings, they also stewed a small chicken with vermicelli and prepared a cold dish of minced meat, cabbage, and vermicelli.
Both dishes were served in large portions, directly in bowls, and everyone ate together around the kang table.
This is not like later generations, where two dishes are considered meager for entertaining guests.
At this time, there are two dishes: one is a real meat dish, and the other has so much minced meat that it's comparable to other people's meat dishes. There are also dumplings with meat, eggs, and chives. It's the best meal ever, and some families don't even eat this well during the New Year.
They were all familiar faces, so no one stood on ceremony. They left the food they had sent to Xia Ning and Zhong Songbai, and then they all started eating in silence.
Zhong Wanwan immediately picked up a mouthful of vermicelli with her chopsticks. Vermicelli is the best at absorbing flavors, and when stewed with chicken, it tastes even better than the chicken itself.
Unlike Zhong Wanwan, Xiao Baiyang often sneaks out of the space and doesn't lack vegetables.
Since winter began, apart from radishes, cabbage, potatoes, pickled vegetables, and dried vegetables, he hasn't eaten a single fresh vegetable.
Seeing the chive dumplings made my mouth water, so I started eating them as soon as they were served, one after another. I ate seven or eight dumplings before slowing down, taking a sip of the dumpling soup, and saying:
"Aunt Zheng, your dumpling filling is so delicious! Every bite is bursting with juicy goodness, it's so fragrant!"
Aunt Zheng looked at the dumplings and was a little puzzled. She thought to herself that when she made dumplings at home, she would put in more meat, but they were never this oily!
Why is it that when I make dumplings at Master Zhong's house, even though he doesn't use much oil, the dumpling filling is still very oily? Is it because he doesn't put enough meat in his dumplings?
Yes, that must be it. Who else is as generous with meat as Master Zhong?
I have to say, these dumplings are so delicious, especially with lots of meat! Oh my, she's never had such fragrant dumplings before!
Zhong Wanwan kept her merits hidden. Aunt Zheng's dumpling filling was well-seasoned, but she used too little oil.
Roe deer meat is already lean, so if you don't add more oil, it won't taste this good.
Fortunately, she acted quickly and tricked Aunt Zheng into leaving, secretly adding a lot of oil to the dumpling filling.
Zhong Wanwan glanced furtively at the puzzled Aunt Zheng, then smiled and flattered her:
"Aunt Zheng, you have to teach me your skills! We use the same seasonings, so how come your filling is so delicious?"
Aunt Zheng beamed with joy at the praise, having long forgotten her earlier doubts about the oil, and humbly replied:
"With so much meat, how could the filling not be delicious? And the chives are so fresh, thanks to Erlaizi's mom for sending so many chives!"
Wei Maisui chimed in:
"Aunt Wang has really gone to great lengths. I know that she takes better care of her chives than other people take care of their children. It's only because she's giving this to you, Master. If it were anyone else, Aunt Wang would beat them up if they asked her for it!"
"By the way, Master, didn't you say the food factory wanted us to repair tractors and trucks? When are we going?"
Zhong Wanwan had planned to go to the food factory to repair cars, intending to take Zhong Songbai and Xia Ning with her.
In name, it's definitely helping out, but in reality, it just means two more people, and the food factory will definitely give us more supplies.
Moreover, Zhong Wanwan and the others went to fix things, leaving early and returning late. It was indeed unsafe for three women to take care of two teenagers.
Don't think that just because there are many of them, no one will dare to have any bad intentions. With only five of them, if some thugs really gang up on them, there's no way they can avoid it.
Zhong Wanwan can still find a way to sneak into the space, but what about the remaining four? She can't just leave them all behind!
Zhong Songbai is a grown man, and Xia Ning is a trained fighter. If they bring the two of them along, the rest of them won't have to worry about their safety!
Zhong Songbai and Xia Ning are both in the hospital now. Even if they were discharged now, Xia Ning has caught a cold and definitely can't keep up with all the running around.
If she's not going, then there's no need for Zhong Songbai to go. It would be good if the two of them could take care of the family and also strengthen their relationship.
She planned to bring Wang Erlaizi and Zhang Liuzhi along when she went to help out at the food factory.
Although these two people weren't well-known on the farm, Zhong Wanwan had met them.
Although these two are not very hardworking, they are actually quite good people.
They're a hunting team again, and they're quite capable. It's safe to travel with them.
Moreover, Zhong Wanwan remembered the two men's repeated defense of her, and she went with them for a few days, sharing the spoils and helping them out.
Anyway, neither of them is in any physical condition, so they can go for a few days without any problems. I'm sure Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang would be happy to go.
As for whether those two lazybones are willing or not, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter at all!
Actually, Zhong Wanwan was overthinking it; those two lazybones were quite willing.
For these two, going out for a stroll, even if it's a bit cold, is nothing. They can also get to see the food factory, so why wouldn't they be happy?
Thinking this through, Zhong Wanwan discussed it with the others:
"Originally, I was thinking that we should bring Songbai and Xia Ning with us this time, so that we can be safe even if we leave early and return late."
“But the two of them are in the hospital now. Even if Xia Ning is discharged, she still needs to rest. It’s not good for them to go that far in this cold weather!”
"I'm going to ask Wang Erlaizi and Zhang Liuzhi if they have time. If they do, I'd like to bring them along. What do you guys think?"
Zheng Nannan thought for a moment and said:
"Master, I think it's a good idea. Nobody would object to this!"
Little White Poplar also offered suggestions:
"It's okay if they don't want to. Sister, don't tell them. Go find Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang. They'll have to go whether they want to or not, even if they get a beating!"
Wei Maisui laughed heartily:
"Little Poplar is absolutely right. If those two dare to say a word against it, Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang will chase them all over the farm with fire pokers!"
The thought of the two of them being chased and beaten by their mother made everyone laugh with ill intent.
The time already spent was quite a bit, so Zhong Wanwan didn't dawdle. After finishing her meal and seeing Aunt Wei and Aunt Zheng off, she went to Aunt Wang's house first.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
