The seeds for raising seedlings at Zhuangzi's end have been planted, and there is no major work to be arranged for the time being. On the evening of the 14th, Shu Wenshufeng, Chun, Xia, Qiu and Dong, the four women, came back together. Yan Dashan also notified the village's farmhands that they do not need to go to work tomorrow and can attend the full moon banquet at the Daha family together.
The chickens have been caught, and everyone gathered in the yard to kill and pluck the chickens in preparation for the dishes to be used tomorrow.
"I braised a lot of meat a while ago, so I might as well make more this time so that everyone can enjoy it. The braised meat will go bad if left out for too long, and the weather is not cold anymore."
"Uncle, you're really generous this time. With so many dishes, it must have cost a lot of money."
"You are such a child, why are you bothering with such nonsense?" Yan Dahe flicked the water at Shufeng's face. "How much will it cost?"
"Oh, Second Uncle, you're so annoying." Shufeng pouted and wiped her face, "The chicken feathers are all over my face."
"There are quite a few dishes, but you only have two stoves. I'm afraid you won't be able to cook enough tomorrow. If I had known earlier, I would have built an extra stove like Chunxiao did."
"Mom, if that doesn't work, just ask some of the aunts to come to my place and cook. When it's done, bring it over and put it back in the pot. It'll be quick."
"I think it's okay. One pot for cooking soup and one for hot dishes is perfect."
Tian looked around the yard and said, "How are we going to seat so many people? We can fit six tables in the yard and one in the main hall, so we can only seat seven at a time. Why don't we just eat separately? We can fit eight or nine tables at a time over there, and we can heat up the food in the pot, so we can just have two tables."
"Sister-in-law, this is a good idea, but it's too much trouble for you." Yan Dahe touched his head and laughed.
"Since we're splitting up, we won't need Chunxiao's stove anymore. Cook the soup first and put it aside while the two stoves cook the dishes. Just heat it up when you serve the soup. Chun, Xia, and Xingfu will help on Dahe's side, while Qiu, Dong, and Meiman will help on Dashan's side. Chunxiao and I will also be here, and Shuwen Shufeng will be over there. We'll definitely have enough manpower."
Yan Bingfa was plucking chicken feathers on the side and said, "Then let's set up 8 tables on one side. This yard should be able to accommodate 8 tables. Borrow the tables and bowls early tomorrow morning and wash them before using them." He thought for a while and said, "Dahe, have you informed your father-in-law about the wedding banquet?" According to tradition, the in-laws have to be present at the full moon celebration, and not only do they have to be there, but they also have to pay.
Yan Dahe glanced at Zhang, who was sitting next to him holding her child. "We've discussed it and decided not to invite them. Lan'er's mother came here to stay for her confinement. Now we're just entertaining the villagers. Let's forget it."
Forget it, if we follow the rules, not only Dahe's father-in-law will come, but even Dashan's father-in-law will come to drink, not to mention Yan Erni's family. Now everyone chooses to ignore them collectively.
When Chunxiao returned home, she only felt sore in her back and waist, and her legs were sore from squatting for an entire afternoon.
When she arrived at Dahe's house early in the morning, besides her own family, several women from the village came to help. After asking Zhou, she found out that they were the daughters-in-law of the long-term farmhands who were hired by the family. There was no reason to chase away people who volunteered to help. This made things go much more smoothly.
The tables and bowls were borrowed back quickly. Two tables were set up in the main room and six tables were set up outside. This way, they would form pairs with good meaning.
Zhang held the child in her arms and entertained the guests in the yard. Some villagers who had nothing to do sat in the yard early to chat.
Changxing may be small, but he's becoming more and more adorable every day. All he does every day is eat and sleep. Zhang says he's very obedient and doesn't make any noises. Now Zhang holds him, and he's sleeping soundly in his swaddling clothes. The swaddling cloths are made of fine cotton and new cotton, and they've made plenty, so even if he gets wet, he's not afraid.
Not long after, the village head came with his family. The village head was a guest of honor, and Dahe personally sat with them at a table. There were 12 dishes prepared for the table today, half of which were meat. Although many people in the village did not know the specifications of the meal, considering their family's current situation, it must be good. Many people from poor families had been looking forward to this meal for a long time, and some women also arrived early with their children.
Chunxiao was originally helping in the kitchen, but unexpectedly Shuduo came running over and said, "Aunt, Dad is calling you! Come over."
"What do you want me to do?" The banquet was about to start in an hour or so, and it was a busy time.
"Go over there quickly, the village head is also over there."
Chunxiao hurriedly wiped her hands with a rag, said goodbye to Zhou and walked out.
There were already quite a few people sitting at the tables in the yard. Shuduo pulled Chunxiao to her father's table and ran to find Pan'er.
"Second brother, village head, brother Mingli, brother Mingze." Chunxiao greeted several people.
The village head smiled when he saw him, "Chunxiao is here, come, come and sit down."
Chunxiao sat down next to Yan Dahe as he said, "My nephew's one-month-old birthday is today, and it's an honor for my second brother that the village head can come. You all must eat well later, just like you are at home. Don't blame me if I don't treat you well enough." Chunxiao was not used to saying such polite words, but in this occasion, he couldn't just sit there and do nothing, he had to say something.
"You are too polite. I called you here to ask about your cotton."
Yan Qinghua thought for a moment before choosing his words. "Let me be clear, I'm asking out of pure curiosity. If I ask you something you're uncomfortable with, just say it directly. I don't mean to force you to ask. Do you understand?"
Chun Xiao nodded. "Ask me, if I can, I'll tell you. If I can't, don't blame me."
"You figured out all this stuff about composting and soaking seeds on your own."
Should she say it was or was not? This was the crystallization of the times, but it had nothing to do with her. She nodded and said, "I guess so. It was also an accidental discovery."
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