At six o'clock in the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun falls on the scattered houses in the countryside.
The villagers who came to work on building houses gradually returned home, chatting and laughing.
The once bustling and noisy Yu family courtyard gradually quieted down, leaving only the eldest uncle, the second uncle, the eldest cousin Pan Chuyi, and the fourth cousin Pan Qiufeng.
Uncle Pan Dachui gulped down a large bowl of tea, wiped his mouth, and a hearty smile spread across his face. He called out to Yu Chengyuan, "Chengyuan, go and bring your daughter out so we two uncles can have a look. We were so busy with work that we didn't even have time to see her."
After they finished watching, they hurried home before it got too late.
Before Yu Chengyuan could respond, his father, Yu Dazhu, chimed in with a smile: "Big brother, second brother, Tangtang is asleep."
We can look at it later.
You were all so busy just now, and I haven't had a chance to say anything.
From now on, you don't need to rush home after you finish work. Have dinner first, then go home.
Yu Dazhu smiled so hard his eyes narrowed into slits. His wife had specifically reminded him before, but there were too many people and things to do at the time, so he didn't have time to say it.
Now that all the villagers have left, he can finally speak.
“Brother-in-law, that won’t do. We’ve already had lunch, how can we have dinner here again?”
Pan Dachui hurriedly waved his hand, shaking his head like a rattle-drum in refusal.
My nephew had asked them to help build a house, and he not only paid them for their work but also provided them with a meal.
Last time, I gave them braised beef to have as an extra meal at home.
They have already benefited a lot from their sister's house.
We can't keep taking advantage of them like this. There are four of them in total, all of them big men with big appetites. How much food will they consume?
Although my sister's family is doing better and better now, they still need to be mindful of boundaries.
"Brother-in-law, since Tangtang is asleep, we can watch it tomorrow."
As for dinner, forget it. Your sister-in-law has probably already prepared something at home and is waiting for us. We'll head back now.
Pan Erchui echoed this sentiment.
Eating a meal is fine, but building a house will take at least half a month. During such a long time, eating at my sister's house every day, how much food will we consume?
Pan Chuyi, the eldest cousin, was secretly wondering why his aunt's food was so delicious. He was really tempted to stay for a meal.
But he dared not say it, for fear that his father would give him a look and then launch into a tirade of abuse.
Fourth cousin Pan Qiufeng thought to himself, "My aunt and uncle are such kind people. Their whole family is so good."
You know, even among relatives, it's rare to see someone as generous as an aunt and uncle.
At this moment, Pan Cuilian came out of the kitchen, still holding a spatula in her hand, and said, "Big brother, second brother, Dazhu has already spoken, so stop dawdling."
Please stay for dinner; I've already cooked your meal.
We're all relatives, there's no need to be so calculating.
Chengyuan just brought back some wine, so you should all have a drink and have some fun.
"Uncle and Uncle, don't say anything more. We're family, so let's not be formal. It's just a meal, nothing difficult."
My wife and daughter are back today, everyone's happy, we have to have a couple of drinks.
My eldest cousin and fourth cousin can also drink a little.
As Yu Chengyuan spoke, he patted his two cousins on the shoulders affectionately.
"Father, why don't we stay here instead?"
"My aunt, uncle, and cousin are all so hospitable," said Pan Chuyi, the eldest cousin, with a smile.
"You little rascal, I know you too well. You just want to eat your aunt's food."
Pan Dachui saw through his son's thoughts at a glance.
"Dad...can't you give me some face and not say it out loud!"
Pan Chuyi blushed deeply, feeling both embarrassed and anxious.
"Hahaha..." Upon seeing this, everyone burst into laughter.
In the end, the eldest and second uncles couldn't resist everyone's enthusiasm and agreed to stay for dinner.
"Then I'll go cook the dishes. Dazhu, you come and help me."
When Pan Cuilian saw that her two older brothers had agreed, her face instantly lit up with a smile, her eyes brimming with joy.
"Mom, I'll go cook the dishes!"
Let my older brother be my assistant, he can be the one to tend the fire.
You and Dad, please keep your uncles company and talk to them.
Yu Chengyuan was particularly excited today and volunteered.
"You don't need to come. There's pork rib and radish soup simmering on the stove. Take it in and eat with your wife."
She needs to breastfeed her baby; she must have been hungry a long time ago.
As Pan Cuilian spoke, she turned and quickly walked into the kitchen.
A moment later, a wooden tray was brought out, on which was placed a bowl of steaming pork rib and radish soup, a small dish of tender green vegetables, and a bowl of steaming white rice.
"Chengyuan, hurry up and take it inside for Sulan to eat!"
I went to the kitchen to help cook.
After Yu Pingan finished speaking, he quickly followed his mother into the kitchen.
Yu Chengyuan smiled and nodded, carefully carrying the food towards his room.
As soon as I entered the room, I saw that my wife had just woken up and was sitting on the headboard.
Yu Chengyuan smiled and said gently, "Wife, are you starving?"
"Mom specially made you pork rib and radish soup, try it!"
As he spoke, he sat down on the edge of the bed, picked up a spoon, gently scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it, and then offered it to his wife, Sulan. "Here, wife, have a sip of soup first, be careful it's hot."
"Chengyuan, I can do it myself!"
"I can do everything myself now, except go outside in the wind."
Liu Sulan blushed and shook her head.
"I know, but I still want to feed you myself. Come on, open your mouth."
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