Meng Zhiyu used a knife to divide the cake equally. As the oldest person among the birthday celebrants, he put a piece in his bowl first. "Auntie Zhou, Uncle Zhou, don't just look at it. Take a piece and try it."
In order to avoid running out of bowls, in addition to the ones used by my friends, I also borrowed several from the Zhou family.
Zhou's father and mother were not polite either. They each took a piece, and then after everyone from the largest to the smallest had taken a piece, there was still one third left.
"It's really delicious, even better than White Rabbit." Tiedan shouted with cream on the corners of his mouth and sparkling eyes.
There was also a glint of surprise in the eyes of Zhou's mother and the others. It was indeed delicious, more delicious than they had expected.
Mrs. Zhou couldn't help but ask, "Zhiyu, how did you do this? What did you use?"
"Just eggs, milk, flour, and sugar."
Everyone fell silent. No wonder it tasted so good. It was made with good ingredients, so how could it not taste good? It would be absurd if it didn't taste good.
Zhou Ersao couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my goodness, how many eggs does a cake that big need? How much does it cost?"
Mother Zhou gave her a sidelong look, and Aunt Zhou kicked her under the table. Aunt Zhou Zhou was not stupid either, and she reacted instantly, smiling sheepishly, "I just think this cake is delicious. I've never eaten anything so delicious in my life."
Meng Zhiyu smiled indifferently. Everyone has different ideas and naturally different focuses.
"It's delicious. Can you teach me when you have time?" Zhou Songbai ate the cake he got in big mouthfuls and quickly finished it. He looked up and asked.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "I'll pay for the eggs and everything."
Mother Zhou felt a little sorry for the eggs at home, but she couldn't refuse in front of so many people, otherwise she would not only lose face for her second son, but also hurt Zhiyu's face.
When Mrs. Zhou heard what her brother-in-law said, her heart ached. If he could cook it, it would be fine. Eggs and other things are also public, so she would definitely be able to eat one or two pieces.
The key point is that he doesn't know how to cook. She has been married into the Zhou family for several years, but she has never heard that her brother-in-law can cook.
This is not mud that has gone bad and can be thrown away. These are all good things that we usually don’t want to eat!
This is not the way to pursue a wife, right?
But the mother-in-law didn't say anything, and as a daughter-in-law, she couldn't stand up and slap her brother-in-law in the face.
Meng Zhiyu saw the Zhou family's expressions. She didn't know Zhou Songbai's cooking skills, so she said politely, "Brother Zhou San, if you like it, you can bring something and I'll make it for you. Then you can give me two pieces."
Zhou Songbai didn't really want to learn, but after hearing Meng Zhiyu's words, he thought it was pretty good, so he said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Everyone in the Zhou family breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. It was obvious that no one in the Zhou family had any confidence in Zhou Songbai's cooking skills.
"Everyone, come and eat your food and try my cooking." As the host of today's dinner, Meng Zhiyu invited everyone to pick up their chopsticks.
"What is this? It's delicious, sour and sweet." Zhou Ersao chewed something and pointed at one of the plates on the table.
Meng Zhiyu glanced at it casually and explained, "This is a candied apple."
Everyone present knew about Apple, but this was the first time I heard of the dish being named "Mobile Apple".
Every time everyone picked up a dish with chopsticks, they couldn't help but exclaim in praise. Eggplant, mushroom, tofu, etc. are all very common foods, but the taste of them varies greatly.
"I didn't expect that our sister Zhiyu's cooking skills are so good. I must learn from you when I have time." Mrs. Zhou kept picking up her chopsticks and said as she ate.
Meng Zhiyu cooks according to her mood. She makes whatever she likes. If she really doesn't want to cook, she just orders takeout from the mall.
She learned to cook these dishes by watching food videos when she had nothing to do but didn't want to learn.
Zhou Songbai tried every dish and was no worse than the chefs in the restaurant. He looked at Meng Zhiyu from time to time, as if he was thinking about something.
After the meal, the Zhou family helped to wash the pots and dishes, and then divided into groups to take their things home. Only Zhou Songbai stayed.
Li Tingman noticed that Zhou Songbai was talking to Meng Zhiyu, so she called Li Qingqing into the house. Meng Zhiyu looked up at Mingyue and said, "Brother Zhou San, what can I do for you?"
"I got some wool and knitted a scarf, hat and gloves for you. Come and see if you like them." Zhou Songbai stood next to the wooden table.
Meng Zhiyu was surprised, "You can also weave?"
Although Zhou Songbai is not a rough guy, he is a real rough man. It is really hard to tell that he has the skills of a girl.
Although she calls him Third Brother, he is not her biological brother after all. Isn't it a bit too much to give him these things?
"Well, this is something that's easy to learn. I haven't finished knitting the sweater yet. I'll send it to you when I'm done."
Meng Zhiyu and Zhou Songbai inadvertently looked at each other. Feeling his focused gaze, she couldn't help but feel a little hot on her face. She wondered in her heart, could this guy like her?
"Ahem," Zhou Songbai saw her look away, a smile flashing in his eyes, and he got down to business. "I have a good friend whose family has some connections. He heard that the county cafeteria is hiring. I wanted to ask if you'd like to go?"
The work in the fields is too heavy and tiring, and you have to endure wind and sun. Although the work in the canteen is not easy either, it is relatively easier. At least you are not exposed to the sun or rain.
At first, Meng Zhiyu was not used to it. But as time went on, although he did not get many work points, at least his body gradually adapted and he did not feel so uncomfortable anymore.
As long as it wasn't the busy farming season, the work in the fields would be relatively easy. She didn't rely on work points to make a living anyway, and the brigade's control over the educated youth was not that strict.
But working in the canteen is different. People always work in groups no matter where they are. She goes to the county town from time to time and has a good income. Why should she go there and be ordered around? She is not afraid of it, though.
"No need, Brother Zhou San. I feel good in the village. I have more freedom."
"Are you worried that you don't have enough money? I have some here, you can use it first." It's hard to find a job nowadays. If you want a job, you must pay for it.
"No, I just don't like jobs that are too restrictive." In other words, she likes jobs with a high degree of freedom, such as the self-media she does in modern times.
Seeing that she really didn't like it, Zhou Songbai didn't force it, "Okay, I understand."
However, there are currently no jobs that offer a high degree of freedom.
After seeing Zhou Songbai off, Meng Zhiyu closed the gate and took a basin to wash in the yard. Li Tingman and the other two came out and squatted down to wash as well.
"When did you become so close to the third brother of the Zhou family that he even helped you find a job?" Mu Ziwei said vaguely while brushing his teeth.
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