Chapter 171 Pumpkin Tip
Nowadays, weddings are also emphasized to be simple, and the scale of the wedding banquet cannot be too extravagant, otherwise it will be seen by someone with ulterior motives, which will cause trouble again.
The banquet was held in the factory cafeteria, but there were not many people attending.
Gao Xiulan counted them all and found that there were only six tables in total.
The people who came from the compound were considered the bride's family and occupied two tables, and the rest were the groom's relatives.
Some close colleagues from the unit also came, and the scene was lively and bustling.
With the witness of their relatives and friends, the newlyweds recited a few quotations and went through a simple ceremony.
After that, everyone sat down and waited for the meal to start, twisting their necks and cracking melon seeds.
Today's meal was pretty standard, with nothing out of the ordinary. However, the portions were generous and the dishes were served in large bowls and plates, which was quite generous.
"Tsk tsk tsk, the factory director's family only serves these few dishes for their wedding? Not grand at all."
Diao Yulian saw that the first few dishes were all green leafy vegetables, which made her feel uneasy.
She also planned to take some of the leftover meat back home as a way to improve her diet.
"Just talk less. Even food can't stop you from talking."
He opened his mouth wide, picked up a handful of shredded cabbage and scrambled eggs with chopsticks and put it into the tiger-head bowl, then choked on Diao Yulian.
"You know what, this dish tastes pretty good."
Jin Qiaofeng nodded as she ate. She had given a one-dollar gift, so she had to make up for it by eating.
"I heard that it was made by a master chef from the factory, and it tastes pretty good."
Gao Xiulan looked at the dishes on the table and found them fresh. The cabbages were fried crispy and without a lot of salt.
"The portion is decent, and the taste is almost the same as the one cooked by my husband, Qian."
Yu Afen could still say this, after all, her husband was a restaurant chef, so his taste was naturally picky.
"Really? Why are there no meat in several dishes?"
"Oh my God!"
Diao Yulian was still mumbling to herself as she flipped the dish with her chopsticks and suddenly saw the slices of meat underneath.
Wow, who would have thought that there were slices of meat hidden under the vegetables, and the meat looked quite thickly cut.
In an instant, the aunties' eyes seemed to melt the meat, and several pairs of chopsticks were used as weapons, dancing around and leaving only afterimages.
After a quick meal, only a few vegetable leaves were left hanging on the edge of the bowl, sparse and about to fall off.
Gao Xiulan was quick-eyed and quick-handed. She picked up several pieces of meat with one chopstick and picked up another piece for Lin Xiaotong who was sitting next to her.
If the speed was a little slower, not a single leaf would be left.
The next few dishes were snatched up as soon as they were served, and everyone ate them with relish.
The children's stomachs were so full that they were burping as they walked back.
Zhao Jingxiang's wedding was decent and flawless. Although Xiao Li's parents were also cadres, their attitude was very sincere and they gave Zhao Dahai enough face.
"It turns out that Jingxiang's mother-in-law is the Chairman Ren who came to our yard before. Who would have thought of this?"
"You know what, it's really fate."
"The young man you're looking for seems to be an honest man. He'll have a good life from now on."
"This girl Jingxiang is really silent. She accidentally flew to the branch."
"Diao Yulian, what you said is so sour that it makes my teeth drop."
"That's what it is, and you won't let me say it."
"Okay, okay, today is a good day, let's say a few good words."
After the meal, the group of people in the compound chatted as they walked back.
A few older men were walking behind, straddling the road together.
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When Lin Xiaotong was packing up her things in her room at night, she found her and Xie Yi's marriage certificate.
It was a red piece of paper with two people's names written on it. There was no photo attached, just a simple certificate.
There are a few stamps on it, and if you look closely you will see "cloth coupons have been issued", "quilt coupons have been issued", and "wooden furniture has been supplied".
These days, when you get a marriage certificate and have these stamps on it, you have the money to buy some wedding supplies and some big items for your family.
So this certificate is quite useful. If there were no such discount, there probably wouldn’t be many people applying for the certificate.
Lin Xiaotong touched the marriage certificate with her hand, put it away like a treasure, and took out some change from the iron box.
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It is May now and the temperature is getting higher. Everyone is wearing light clothes. A thin coat feels cool and refreshing.
Vegetables are growing rapidly during this season. Zucchini, amaranth, loofah, cucumber, eggplant, cowpea, cucumber... are all on the table of every household.
There was a new dish on the Xie family’s table at noon today: stir-fried pumpkin tips and cold-mixed pumpkin tips.
The pumpkin tip is the tenderest part of the top of the pumpkin vine. You can eat it by tearing off the velvety skin on the outside.
The pumpkin tips are crispy, tender, and not difficult to chew. They are most tender after the rain in May and June.
"Try it now. I bought it specially today. It's still very tender."
Gao Xiulan was a little proud because she had specially bought these vegetables at the vegetable market and they were just picked from the farmers' fields.
It’s the first crop, so fresh.
“It’s delicious.”
Lin Xiaotong took a bite of the stir-fried pumpkin tips, which tasted crispy and not prickly at all.
"This cold dish tastes really cool."
Xie Da Jiao has been in a bad mood recently. She eats eggplants every day and has a blister at the corner of her mouth. These days, whenever she goes out to chat with old friends, she holds chrysanthemum tea in her hand.
Making cold-boiled pumpkin tips is also very simple, there is just one thing you need to pay attention to.
Take out the pumpkin tips that have been blanched in the pot, rinse them with cold water, squeeze out the water, and then shake them out in a basin.
Simply prepare the sauce, mix it and it is ready to serve.
It tastes sour and spicy, and is appetizing and refreshing.
"The weather this year is a bit abnormal. I guess it will be extremely hot in the summer."
Gao Xiulan took a bite of the stir-fried water bamboo and looked at the hot weather outside.
Even the little orange dog at home likes to lie on the green bricks on the floor of the house and always runs to the pool to find water to drink.
When Xie Da Jiao saw this, he picked up his tools and started hammering, digging and polishing to make a wooden basin for the cat to drink water.
Although this basin looks ugly and is difficult to place steadily, the corners have been polished and there are no splinters.
Xie Da Jiao saw that it was unstable and he thought it would be useless, so he used the remaining wood strips to nail a wooden frame.
Put the wooden basin on top, and it will be stable now.
Xie Da Jiao's steps became lighter when she went out.
Lin Xiaotong has also been preparing a birthday gift for Gao Xiulan these days. Gao Xiulan's birthday falls on the seventh day of the fourth lunar month, a Wednesday.
After thinking for a long time, I decided to buy something practical.
She used her salary to buy seven feet of fabric, a twill floral top and black bottoms, and a pair of sandals.
He also secretly went to Gao Xiulan's room to measure the size of the clothes, wrote it down, and went to find Sister Mei, gave her some hard work money, and helped her make it.
She would wait until her birthday to give it to Gao Xiulan, which cost her most of her monthly salary.
These days, her father Xie Da Jiao seems to be acting secretively, probably preparing some gifts.
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The day of the beginning of summer is coming soon. At this time, the pomegranate flowers in the park are blooming, blooming vigorously, and the red flowers are like fire.
Some people in large courtyards still plant pomegranate trees, and the pomegranate flowers hang outside the courtyard walls. Some naughty children tiptoe to pick the flowers.
If they were seen by others, they would be scolded again, then scatter in a hurry and go to find the next house, never getting tired of it.
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