The men, young and old, felt a little regretful as they were carrying the meat. Eating at home is not as lively as drinking together with everyone.
But the women were very happy. Every time their husbands went out drinking, not only did they delay the housework, but they also had to worry about him drinking too much and freezing to death on the way home. Apart from these, she and the children did not get any benefits at all.
This time, the Tai family distributed the pork to each household. They used a pound to make dumplings, which filled the whole family's bellies, and the remaining pound was enough to last them for stews for half a month!
Seeing the crowd disperse, Tai Jizu took out a basket from the car and whispered, "Uncle Zhang, my father said you like to eat pig's head meat with wine, so I brought you an extra pig's head. The family is busy now, and there is no time to pluck the hair and clean it up. It's our aunt who has to work hard!"
"Oh, oh!" Before Village Chief Zhang could say anything, his wife clapped her hands joyfully. "This isn't hard work at all! It's such a great gift, I'm so happy! Thank you so much, nephew. I'll tell your father when I get home. If there's any work to do at home, don't be polite, just ask someone to come and call."
Village chief Zhang glared at his wife, a little angry.
Naturally, he also liked to eat pork heads, and since the Tai family had delivered it to his door, he certainly wouldn't refuse. But he had to be polite at least, otherwise it would seem very impolite.
Unfortunately, his wife was not afraid of him at all. She pretended not to see him and called out to her daughters-in-law for help and quickly moved the basket into the house.
Tai Jizu smiled and spoke a few more words to Village Chief Zhang, then drove his men home.
Village Chief Zhang rushed into the house and couldn't help scolding his wife, "You're such a disgrace! They gave you extra pork out of kindness, and you should have been polite! But you, on the other hand, took it back as if you were afraid they'd take it back!"
My wife pinched her waist and retorted confidently, "Why are you being polite? They are giving it to me sincerely. If they don't want to give it, they won't send it to me! No matter how polite we are, it means you don't know how to appreciate it!"
"Besides, you've been the village chief for so many years, working so hard and worrying so much, but you haven't gained anything. Now I have an extra pig's head, so what's wrong with me being happy? If you have the guts, cook the pig's head and don't eat a single bite!"
Village Chief Zhang blew his beard in anger and shouted, "Why don't you eat it? This is the pig's head I earned. Not only do you want to eat it, but you also want to pair it with the good wine I've been hoarding for six months!"
Zhang's sons and daughters-in-law listened to the old couple bickering, laughing as they busied themselves boiling water and shaving the pig's head. If they worked quickly, they would be able to eat delicious pork before going to bed.
The wives who originally felt sorry for their husbands who had been away from home all day and all night, now no longer have any resentment because of Pork and Big Pig's Head. They just feel that the Tai family is very thoughtful and that they will not suffer any loss if they help the Tai family!
Similarly, the people in Liujia Village had the same idea when they were carrying pork.
Village Chief Liu was especially happy because he had gotten an extra pig's head. He was extremely thankful that he had dealt with that wicked family early on and had followed the Tai family closely, not continuing to be hostile to them. Otherwise, how could they be so close now?
In Taijia Village, in the dim twilight, the pig-killing dishes had already been cooked in the big stove.
The sauerkraut pickled in autumn was cut into thin strips with a light yellow hue. Large chunks of pork were thrown into the soup pot and cooked until they were pierced through with chopsticks. The large bones occupied the entire bottom of the pot. The cooked blood sausage was cut into slices, as if a polka-dot coat was put on the pot.
The evening breeze couldn't wait to blow away the bubbling aroma, and the whole village could smell the full fragrance!
Uncle Tai San was full of energy. He waved his pipe and called on the villagers to light many bonfires for lighting and heating.
All the young and old men from each family, as well as the Chen family's motorcade, entered the Tai family's yard and gathered around ten tables. The mud seal on the big jar of strong liquor was broken and poured into the ceramic bowls.
A large basin of pig-killing dishes was served, with a large plate of garlic pork, sliced pork liver, stir-fried pork lungs and hearts, shredded tripe mixed with sesame sauce, and stinky and fragrant braised pork intestines. The food was so rich that it almost collapsed the table.
Chunhong and Erya were busy bringing large plates of white bread and white rice from the kitchen and delivering them to each table.
Outside, the women, both young and old, were carrying bowls of food for the pig slaughter. Since it was cold, they would take the food home and eat it slowly. If there was any leftover, they could add some pickled mustard greens tomorrow and make another stew!
Grandpa Tai stood in front of the crowd with his children and grandchildren, and raised their wine bowls to thank the elders and villagers for their great help.
"My dears, this time, thanks to everyone for going out in the snow and wind to look for the two boys. You have endured a lot of hardships and fatigue. Our family is grateful. I won't say too much polite words. Our friendship is all in this wine bowl! From now on, if we, the Tai family, can unite as one, we will be afraid of nothing!"
"Good! Uncle Liu said it well!" The villagers were so excited that they shouted at the top of their lungs.
"Sixth Uncle is right. Our Tai family is no longer what it used to be. No one dares to mess with us now. If you mess with one person, you mess with our entire family!"
"People outside are so envious that they can't wait to bring their daughters to our village without any betrothal gifts!"
"Haha, these days are so fulfilling!"
Seeing his clansmen like this, Master Tai San was very pleased, and his eyes were red with excitement.
Although every time something happened in the village, everyone was terrified, it also brought the tribe closer together. Just like a piece of iron, only by hammering it red hot can it be forged into a sharper and stronger sword!
Everyone raised their wine bowls and drank the wine in one gulp.
Grandpa Tai then poured a second bowl, "This bowl of wine is for all the brothers in the team. You came from a long way and happened to come across two kidnapped children. Not only did you save the children, you also took the risk to capture the three kidnappers. You are really capable and heroic!
"Nothing else to say. Whenever you return to Tai'an, brothers, you must come to the village. This is your home!"
As he spoke, he called out to everyone, "Come, let's toast to the heroes. We're a family from now on. We need to help each other and get closer to each other!"
Everyone in Taijia Village raised their wine bowls, clinked them with the people in the Chen family convoy next to them, and then drank it all in one gulp.
Mr. Tai didn't waste any more words and said loudly, "Let's eat!"
Everyone laughed and sat down, eating meat and drinking wine with big mouthfuls.
The villagers were curious and couldn't help but gossip about everyone in the Chen family's convoy.
"Brother, you guys are awesome!"
"Haha, we've only been to the grasslands and never to the south. How's the south? Is it lively?"
"I heard you guys rounded up the kid kidnappers, locked them up in the convoy and beat them up?"
The people in the Chen family's convoy were a little hesitant at first, but the people present were either villagers or veterans. They spoke frankly without any beating around the bush, smiling when they were happy and glaring when they were unhappy. Such frankness and enthusiasm made them gradually relax, and when they talked about what they saw and heard on the road, they inevitably received admiration and praise from everyone.
As a man, drinking and bragging are standard!
As the wine bowls were raised more and more frequently, everyone talked more and more excitedly!
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