Chapter 173: Food
Zhang Juexia followed Wang Yuying into the kitchen and was slightly stunned when he saw a young daughter-in-law making a fire.
Wang Yuying introduced with a smile, "This is your sister-in-law, your brother Dazhuang's wife, her name is Liu Xiaofang."
"Hello, sister-in-law."
Wang Yuying must have told Liu Xiaofang about Zhang Juexia. Liu Xiaofang stood up and called out with a smile, "Sister."
Zhang Juexia then noticed her slightly bulging belly, "Sister-in-law, why don't you go and rest, I'll light the fire."
"It's not tiring to make a fire."
Liu Xiaofang's face turned red and she declined in a low voice.
Wang Yuying put a bag of dried goods in Zhang Juexia's hand and said, "If you really can't sit still, help me soak them in warm water.
You know what, your uncle and I only have two sons, Dazhuang and Erzhuang, and no daughter.
For so many years, I have been so envious of other people's daughters and sons-in-law coming to my house.
Now we can finally satisfy our desire to entertain our son-in-law."
Zhang Juexia smiled and said, "From now on, as long as Auntie doesn't bother us, my husband and I will come to bother you often."
"That's right, we are so happy that you youngsters can come, how could we be disgusted?"
The three women were in a drama, and they ended up talking about raising chickens.
"Aunt, I noticed you have quite a few chickens in your yard."
"Well, ever since the weather turned cold, the hens haven't been laying eggs as often, and it's a waste of food to keep them.
To sell them, you have to rush to the market. Sometimes you can spend half a day at the market and still not sell a single or two.
So, nothing is easy.”
"Aunt, do you want to sell chickens?"
"Yes, sell some chickens that don't lay eggs very often, and then I'll hatch some new chicks.
I'm just worried, these chickens are hard to sell!"
"Aunt, how many do you want to sell?"
"About thirty or forty! Oh, it's New Year's Day, let's not talk about such a spoiler."
"Aunt, I do have a way to sell your chickens, but what's the price?"
Zhang Juexia thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Auntie, if you really want to sell it, I'll let them buy it, and then you can discuss the price."
Wang Yuying was surprised at first, and then she was delighted, "Girl, there is such a good thing. If these chickens can be sold, you will really help your aunt a lot.
You don't know, I always worry about this time of year, although the eggs laid by these chickens do help me earn some money.
But I also spent food to feed them."
"I know the owner of a restaurant in town. They should be in need of live chickens. I'll give them a call and ask them to send someone to collect them."
Liu Xiaofang, who had been tending the fire, turned around and asked, "Sister, the restaurant you're talking about is Manfu Restaurant. Their roast chicken is delicious. It's just a little expensive."
"Yes."
When Wang Yuying looked at Zhang Juexia again, her eyes were different.
What on earth has the eldest girl been through in the past few months that she has become the owner of the restaurant in town?
She tried to ask, "Big girl, how come you know the owner of the restaurant in town?"
"Aunt, you forgot that my husband is a hunter. We usually sell the things we hunt in the mountains to the restaurant. We got to know each other over time."
"Our eldest girl has suffered a lot. I heard that the mountains are very dangerous. You must be careful when you go in and out on weekdays."
"I know, Auntie, ever since my husband broke his leg, we haven't dared to go inside.
We only hunt pheasants and rabbits outside, which is why we want to raise chickens. We don’t want to live in fear anymore.”
Wang Yuying agreed with this very much, and she asked about Ye Beixiu's legs again.
Zhang Juexia answered truthfully.
Soon Wang Yuying prepared the meal, which included meat, chicken, and eggs.
Although there were not many plates, the host's sincerity could be felt by looking at the portion of the dishes.
Zhang Dequan opened the wine brought by Zhang Juexia. This wine should have been sent by Manager Wan.
After opening the jar, Zhang Juexia smelled a strong aroma of wine.
Zhang Dequan took a sip and said, "Good wine."
Da Zhuang and Er Zhuang also came to the table and drank with Ye Beixiu.
Liu Xiaofang and Wang Yuying accompanied Zhang Juexia and let her eat the food.
After the meal, Zhang Juexia actually felt like she was back home.
Ye Beixiu also felt like a son-in-law returning to his wife's family.
Maybe it was because he drank too much, Da Zhuang stood up and said, "Brother-in-law, my sister is really not easy. If I hear that you bullied her, Er Zhuang and I will not forgive you."
Liu Xiaofang hurriedly grabbed Dazhuang, fearing that he would say something unpleasant again and make Ye Beixiu unhappy.
Unexpectedly, Ye Beixiu stood up and expressed his attitude sincerely, "Juexia is my wife, I will definitely treat her well.
My uncle's family is very nice. I will accompany my wife to visit relatives every year."
Zhang Dequan was also drunk, "Okay, we welcome you."
When they went out, Wang Yuying caught two more hens for them and asked them to kill and eat them at home.
Zhang Juexia refused, but Wang Yuying was too enthusiastic and he couldn't refuse her no matter what.
It did attract people who were watching the fun on the street.
"Big girl, just take what your aunt gave you. It's New Year's Day, so don't give things away."
Wang Yuying also gave her a look, which meant that there were so many people on the street, so we shouldn't give way.
Zhang Juexia had no choice but to take them, and Ye Beixiu tied them to the back of the carriage.
While in the kitchen, Wang Yuying asked Zhang Juexia whether he had returned home after getting married.
Zhang Juexia was stunned at the time, "Which family?"
"You are with your father Zhang Defu."
"We've severed ties, why would you come back?"
After hearing this, Wang Yuying felt nothing but heartache.
She was afraid of attracting Zhang Defu and causing trouble for Zhang Juexia, so she hurriedly pushed her into the carriage.
"After the chicks are hatched, I'll ask your brother Dazhuang and the others to send you a message."
"I see, Auntie, thank you for your concern."
Ye Beixiu drove the carriage on the road.
Ye Beixiu was forced to drink quite a bit of wine, and by the time he reached the village entrance, he felt his mouth was dry. "My uncle's family is so welcoming! I actually drank so much wine during this meal."
"How about I drive the car?"
Zhang Juexia took the whip from Ye Beixiu and let him get into the carriage to rest.
Ye Beixiu didn't force it and took the initiative to switch seats with Zhang Juexia.
"Next time you drink, you have to know how to refuse."
"Didn't Dazhuang say that I'm your new son-in-law? How can I refuse you?"
"I told you you were fat, and you're out of breath."
"For my wife, I am willing to climb mountains of swords and plunge into seas of fire."
Zhang Juexia settled Ye Beixiu down before preparing to set off.
"Xia'er, why don't you go home and see your father when you come back?"
Zhang Juexia was startled by the sudden words.
When she looked closely, she saw Zhang Defu, who looked haggard, standing in front of her carriage.
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