We had dinner at the old house that evening.
Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai brought some delicacies they bought in Shanghai and Guangzhou, so that their family could try them.
An Danxiao raised his glass.
"I'm really happy that our family has three college graduates. Dad is very proud."
Consider this meal our family is celebrating the New Year early.
We're going to Beijing in a few days, so our whole family definitely won't be able to get together for Chinese New Year this year. I hope you all do well.
"Eldest and second sons, you two take good care of our family business. Next year, our whole family will spend the Spring Festival in Beijing."
Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them together.
Zhuang Zhimeng then pointed to the dishes they had brought.
"These vegetables were all bought in Shanghai and Guangzhou."
Everyone should try it; it tastes pretty good.
Shi Meiling laughed.
"We must try it. The taste in Shanghai and Guangzhou is definitely different from what we have here."
As he spoke, he picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.
"Yes, it's really good. No wonder you went to all this way to buy it."
An Qingbai picked up some food and put it in his wife's bowl before telling everyone.
"We had to queue for a long time to buy these; there were so many people buying them."
An Tanxiao also picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, ate it, and then looked at his third son.
"Third brother, your second uncle said that when we get to Beijing, we should stay at his place first."
Further arrangements will be made later.
“Okay, there are still almost two months before school starts, which is enough time for us to make arrangements.”
After finishing their meal, the couple held their sons' hands and walked home.
"Honey, where should we live?"
It seems that the house left by my grandfather was a huge courtyard house.
I wonder what the house is like now, and whether it has been damaged?
The house that Grandpa Shang gave us was also quite nice.
We can only choose one place to renovate and move in, then Mom and Dad can move in with us.
"Wherever my wife wants to live, that's where we'll live."
"I'm so conflicted right now."
An Qingbai smiled.
"How about this, we'll choose whichever of these two houses is closer to the school?"
"Yes, that works too. Being close to the school will definitely be much more convenient at this stage."
The couple reached an agreement in this way.
Two days later, An Baogen really did hold a long table banquet.
About ten people from the Anyang brigade were admitted to universities this time.
Most of the educated youth passed the exams, or at least got into junior colleges.
Zhang Zhiyuan is not in it.
Zhang Zhiyuan hid in his room, covered himself with a blanket, and cried bitterly.
But nobody tried to persuade him otherwise.
Even An Xiuxiu didn't side with him this time and went to the long table banquet.
An Baogen raised his glass.
"I toast to you all, wishing you all a bright future."
After finishing their meal, everyone who had been admitted to university took their admission notices to Zaimin to collect 100 yuan.
This is a reward from the brigade for you.
I'm not afraid to tell you.
Zhuang, a educated youth, ranked first in the province, and An Qingbai ranked second. The brigade rewarded them with 500 yuan each.
"Our brigade will do the same from now on; good grades will be rewarded."
As soon as An Baogen finished speaking, everyone in the village looked at the couple standing on the far side.
Everyone applauded.
Zhuang Zhimeng cleared her throat.
"Hey, eat your food, it'll get cold soon."
An Baogen waved his hand.
"Alright, everyone, eat up. Enjoy this last long table feast to your heart's content."
An Qingbai held up the bowl and told his wife.
"Honey, you have to try this dish. You've definitely never had it before."
Zhuang Zhimeng glanced at it, recognizing it as unfamiliar, picked it up, and took a bite.
"It's quite delicious. Why haven't I ever seen Mom make this dish before?"
"This dish is only made for long table banquets."
I first ate it when I was a child, but I haven't eaten it since long table banquets were banned.
How many tables are there in this long table banquet?
"Fifty tables."
"Does the whole village come to eat when we have a long table banquet?"
"Yes, you see, everyone's coming to eat now. There are definitely a few people who don't get along with us who won't come."
"Yes, that's good, it saves me from ruining my mood."
The two little guys, Fatty and Nao Nao, also came to join in the fun.
She carried her little bowl and followed behind her parents.
An Qingbai served food to his wife, while Zhuang Zhimeng served food to the two little ones.
The two little ones even know to serve food to Yueyue.
This made Jiang Yanxia and Su Mengmeng behind them laugh uncontrollably.
"Zhimeng, look, we're almost forming a long line here, with everyone passing food to each other."
Zhuang Zhimeng laughed as she listened.
"Haha, what a pity, Yueyue can't reach the vegetables yet."
Otherwise, Yueyue could serve you food, Xiazi.
When Yueyue heard his godmother say something to him, he raised his little arm.
“I can put some in my mom’s and godmother’s bowls.”
He reached for the plate of food as he spoke.
Jiang Yanxia quickly grabbed her son's little hand.
"Thank you, Yueyue, but I'll let it go this time. You can serve me and your godmother some other time."
Yueyue was quite disappointed.
"Okay, I'll serve you food next time."
Zhuang Zhimeng smiled and came over to pat her godson's head.
"Okay, next time, godmother will have Yueyue serve you food."
The group continued their long table feast.
This long table banquet took quite a long time; after all, eating from beginning to end requires a considerable amount of time.
Everyone in the village who came to eat was very satisfied, and everyone ate their fill.
Back home, Zhuang Zhimeng looked around the house and put what she could take with her into the warehouse.
Take out the spare key.
"Ah Bo, give this key to your sister-in-law and ask her to help us air out the quilts when she has time."
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