Since they were here, Han Meina didn't intend to let them go. She called them by name, "Lu Changzheng, Lu Changtian, you two tall guys are standing there watching me being bullied by these village women? Just tell me, should I be given two kilograms of meat?
Your third uncle is not in good health and needs some nourishment. When you were young, he often gave you candies and rice sticks. Now, it is your turn to honor him.
In my opinion, you guys should stop eating and give me your share! It’s four pounds in total, enough for your uncle to eat for a few days.”
As she finished speaking, everyone looked at her in disbelief, with shock on their faces.
Heavenly Bodhisattva, is this something a human can say? Who would complain about having too much meat? No matter how filial you are, you can't be so filial.
He even wanted to steal other people's pork without thinking about who killed the wild boar.
Knowing that the Lu family wanted a larger share, she specifically asked for two kilograms for them. How could she say that?
Two kilograms? It's enough for an ordinary family to eat for several months. Han Meina gave up Bi Lian for her stuttering.
An auntie stood up in dissatisfaction, "Stop talking nonsense to your mother's wife. If you don't want it, just get out. Why should I give you two kilograms? Because you are so shameless?
Don't think we don't know. You and the old Lu family have cut off contact a long time ago. Lu Jiandang also said that you are no longer a relative. Why are you still pretending to be a close brother to him? Who cares about you?
He only remembers the good things he did to others, but forgets how Lu Jiandang was sincere to him. Among the several brothers in the Lu family, the one who was loved the most in the underground world was the third branch. Why didn't he think of them in all the good things?
I paid for his education and gave him a job. That's not how you suck blood. What? You still think it's not enough. I have to break his ribs and make soup for you. We neighbors have seen it all. Do you really think Han Meina's empty words are reasonable?
Also, your husband didn’t get into college! He ate several kilograms of rice from my house, and there’s still no explanation. I think you should compensate me with these two kilograms of pork.”
When they heard about the compensation, they were afraid it was too late, and they all said, "Yes, Lao Han, your family still owes me half a pound of meat, why don't you give me some? My baby drinks rice porridge, and you are half a body in the earth, you can't snatch it from a kid, right?"
"And you have to compensate me for the several kilograms of sweet potatoes I have at home."
Seeing these heartless people trying to snatch her meat, Han Meina picked up the more than one pound of meat from the chopping board and ran away.
As she ran, she cursed, "You're giving me shit. This is to nourish my man. If you eat it, you won't be afraid of pus coming out of your feet or sores on your head."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw her leave. They were really afraid that she would make a scene and cause trouble. They were still waiting for the meat to be put into the pot!
Next, the pork was distributed smoothly. Each family got about 20 kilograms. The two brothers were so grinning that their mouths were crooked. They carried the pork and rushed home.
They also wanted to eat the barbecue that Brigade Commander Song mentioned. Jiang Yan’s cooking skills were impeccable, and they could eat barbecue soon!
As soon as the meat arrived home, Lu Li cut it and marinated it, then skewered it with small iron skewers.
Jiang Yan pulled out four bricks from the corner of the yard, arranged them in a square, and then placed the iron basin on top.
Use tongs to put the red-hot charcoal in the coal stove into an iron basin, and put up a wire mesh. Since there were many people, two iron basins were used for the charcoal burning.
The men sat on one side, the women sat on the other, and Lu Li was responsible for grilling on Jiang Yan's side.
On the men's side, Lu Jianguo and Brigade Commander Song knew how to cook, and they didn't need to be told how to do it. They just took the skewered meat and vegetables, rubbed them with oil, grilled them, and then applied barbecue sauce.
The fire was strong and the aroma spread quickly. The pork belly was roasted until it was oily and the oil dripped down with a sizzling sound, making the flames even bigger.
Brigade Commander Song splashed some barbecue sauce on it, causing a puff of smoke to rise, and the others followed suit.
A passerby smelled something and looked inside. Hey, it’s winter, and the whole family is sitting outside. Aren’t they cold?
What are they roasting in their hands? It smells so good, I keep sniffing it, wishing I could keep the smell in my lungs.
The Lu family is really good at cooking.
An aunt asked cheerfully, "Lao Zhang, what are you doing? It smells weird."
Zhang Yulan was not the stingy type, so she let go of the meat. She picked up a few skewers of roasted leeks, lettuce, and potatoes, sprinkled some spicy chili powder on them, and distributed them to the girls. She said with a smile, "This is our first time eating this too! Xiaoyan said it was barbecue, you guys try it."
A few people didn't want it at first, but it smelled so good that they couldn't help themselves and took it. They said curiously, "Vegetables can be roasted too. You guys know how to eat them."
They live in the countryside, so they use little oil and salt. They just throw the vegetables into the water, and if they can afford it, they can make a dipping sauce. That's all they have to do.
"What will we eat? This is our first time eating here too. Thanks to Xiaoyan, he prepared all the seasonings. I was overwhelmed by the aroma."
Not to mention Zhang Yulan, even they felt a little unsatisfied after eating a bunch of them.
However, no one asked for more money. We are all smart people. If you beg for money while they are eating, if the news gets out, you will lose all your face.
An older sister asked her, "When will Xiaoyan's top scholar wine be held? Let's have a drink and share in her joy. There's nothing to do in winter, so I just wanted to have a drink."
Zhang Yulan accurately said: "The day before Laba Festival, Xiaoyan said that the banquet will be held at the state-owned restaurant, so that everyone can come and have fun together."
Someone was surprised: "It would cost a lot of money to put it in a state-owned restaurant, right? Why don't you do it in the countryside? Not only is it closer, it can also save her two bucks."
Zhang Yulan said calmly, "What's there to save? She passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer. We need to let everyone celebrate. If anyone in the village wants to go, just invite them. Xiaoyan said that she will negotiate with the bus company to pick you up!"
"There's also a bus service? That's too generous. I'm going with my whole family."
"It's the same in my family. It's just embarrassing. I can't really help. I just brought another mouth to help eat."
Zhang Yulan glanced at her and said, "Speaking of these, if we are going to hold it, we must hold it in a lively manner. Aren't we afraid that you will bring your family to eat? Are we the kind of stingy people? It's still early, why don't you come in and sit down?"
The yard was crowded with people. They shook their heads, said a few words, and then went home.
Jiang Yan is going to hold a wedding banquet at a state-owned restaurant and is planning to charter a car. Everyone in the village knows about it and they are all waiting to treat her to a feast!
Han Meina was still a little angry when she got home. Lu Jianjun smoked a cigarette and glared at her unhappily, "You only brought this little back? Didn't you tell the butcher that I'm Lu Jiandang's brother? Why didn't you give us two more pounds?
What a bunch of shallow-minded people. When I get into college, it’s useless even if they beg me on their knees. The Lu family is too stingy. Did he say something to the team? This meat is not enough to fill the gaps between teeth. "
The clothes Lu Jianjun was wearing had several patches on them. He no longer had the demeanor of a city dweller. His face had become thinner and he looked shifty.
No one wanted to associate with him because they were afraid that he would steal things from their homes because he had such a strong habit of stealing.
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