In those days, transportation was not well-developed, and many people had never even seen a sea cucumber.
However, for Uncle San, this thing was simply a delicacy.
Just thinking about it makes his mouth water. "Let me tell you, these dumplings are incredibly delicious. One bite and your eyebrows will fall off from the deliciousness."
"When you go back later, bring some for your in-laws to try. I guarantee they'll love it."
"Third Uncle, we're not going back tonight..."
"That won't do."
Before Jiang Si could finish speaking, her third uncle interrupted her.
Although it's a double marriage, as the old saying goes, "Staying together for one night will make you poor."
Third Uncle said earnestly, "If you two weren't married, you could stay at home for as many nights as you wanted. But now that you're married, you still have to follow the rules passed down from the older generation."
"Also, we're going back to Qiongzhou Island in a few days. We don't know when you two will be back again."
"While you have some free time now, you should spend more time with your family."
"Listen to me, after you finish lunch this afternoon, go home early. You can't be willful about this."
Jiang Si wasn't trying to be willful; she just didn't know much about wedding customs.
Of course, her in-laws' indulgence and pampering also played a part in this.
She could tell if they hesitated even for a moment or frowned even slightly.
But they didn't say anything, and did everything according to her wishes.
Thinking of this, Jiang Si nodded, "Understood, Third Uncle."
And so, the group sat in the living room and chatted for a while.
Seeing that it was almost time, the third uncle assigned Huo Tingzhou the task of kneading dough, while he went to the kitchen to process the sea cucumbers.
Huo Tingzhou was very strong, and the dough was incredibly obedient in his hands.
In no time, the dough was ready.
At this moment, Third Uncle also came out of the kitchen carrying the prepared dumpling filling.
Next, the three of them got busy in the living room.
Seeing her third uncle gently clasp his hands together, and a round, plump dumpling was ready, Jiang Si immediately became interested as well.
After watching for a while, it seemed pretty simple.
At this moment, Huo Tingzhou handed over a dumpling wrapper, "Want to try it?"
Jiang Si confidently accepted it.
Seeing that she wanted to learn, her third uncle stopped and gave her some pointers.
"First, do as I do and put the dumpling filling in the very center. It's best to use a spoon to press the filling down firmly."
"Then push with both hands to fold the dumpling wrapper in half."
By this point, Jiang Si had learned quite well.
Next comes what seems like a simple step, but is actually the most difficult.
"Watch closely."
Third Uncle squeezed his hands together slightly with the tiger's mouth, and in the next second, a plump dumpling was wrapped.
Jiang Si followed suit.
The expected plump dumplings didn't appear, and half of the filling was squeezed out.
Uncle San closed his eyes and praised, "It's alright, it's alright, it's already very good for the first time."
Half an hour later, Jiang Si glanced at the oddly shaped dumplings she had made.
Looking at his hands again, he couldn't help but start to doubt himself.
Her hands can depict all aspects of life and capture the light and shadow of all things.
How come you're so bad at cooking?
Huo Tingzhou immediately noticed her emotions and squeezed her hand.
"Wife, please spare me a way out."
What's the meaning?
Jiang Si was stunned for a moment, and looked over with some confusion.
Huo Tingzhou didn't rush to explain. After putting the dumplings Jiang Si had made into the pot, he said with a serious expression.
"Wife, everyone has their own expertise. These hands of yours were born for painting."
"If you can do everything, then I'm completely useless at home, aren't I?"
"..."
Well, Jiang Si was speechless.
Soon, steaming dumplings were served. Even though it was just the four of them, Uncle San and Uncle Zhong prepared a whole table full of dishes.
While one family was enjoying a happy meal, the other family, the Yu family, was in complete chaos.
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