When the three of them went back, they carried a lot of bags, big and small.
Qiu Yuling stopped pretending and called her "Aunt," "Aunt, stay at my place today. Tell my uncle to stay at the guesthouse. We can continue our journey tomorrow during the day."
The roads nowadays are not as smooth as those in later generations. When there is no driving mission like here, don't drive at night unless it is necessary.
"Okay, I'll show you my skills and let you taste my cooking. I learned it from our chef in the kitchen. I see that you have quite a few seasonings. I'll make it today and ask your uncle to help."
Qiu Yuling's objection was in vain. The parents-in-law were very affectionate and busy.
"Pigeon, look at the meat paste now. Is it okay?" Li Qingtong asked his future wife while holding the basin.
"Okay, leave it there and pick the green onions."
Bai Ge wiped the water off her hands on her apron and prepared to start cooking the fried meatballs.
Her method of making four-happiness meatballs is the unique skill of their master chef, and it contains two-thirds steamed bun crumbs.
It’s because meat is in short supply right now, but the recipe of their master chef not only does not affect the taste, but it is also exceptionally delicious.
Heat the oil for about 50% to 60% and put the prepared meatballs in. Fry them on low heat until they are set. Remove and set aside.
In addition, Qiu Yuling used a small clay pot and put the fried meatballs in it. Bai Ge explained the steps to Qiu Yuling while making it. "Look, put onion slices, ginger slices, star anise, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and finally the broth, which is the key."
She then instructed Li Qingtong to pack the cabbages according to her requirements, and turned around to continue telling Qiu Yuling what was going on.
"After boiling over high heat, reduce to low heat and continue cooking for about 40 minutes. Then you can remove the onions, ginger, and seasonings, and discard the broth."
The next step is to arrange the dish, thicken the sauce, and pour the sauce on it. Qiu Yuling wrote down the steps one by one.
On the table were a four-happiness meatball, scrambled eggs with green onions, and corn soup. Finally, there was the roujiamo that Qiu Yuling had prepared early in the morning. It was a simple meal. Li Qingtong held up his chopsticks, looking impatient.
Bai Ge patted him and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Let Yuling try first. The way you eat, I'm afraid there will be nothing left once you move your chopsticks."
When she first met him, she wondered why this gay man always had to pack up the food he couldn't finish.
Later, when we got to know each other better, I realized that this guy had a "huge appetite". If he hadn't been careful and thoughtful at the time, he would have eaten that little bit without hesitation. Not only would he have packed it up, he could have even had another portion.
Li Qingtong didn't pick up her chopsticks, and waited obediently for her niece to eat first, "Girl, eat quickly."
Qiu Yuling tasted it and found it was indeed delicious. Her future aunt must be quite talented in cooking. She could make food of this level just by learning from others. If she didn't have some talent, there would be nothing good about the food.
Li Qingtong turned into a king of supporting his wife, and even ate up the last bit of soup by dipping it in steamed buns.
"Oh, I can't take it anymore. I can't bend my waist anymore. Yuling, please help me." Li Qingtong flattered his face and ordered his niece around.
Before Qiu Yuling could reply, Bai Ge raised her eyebrows and said, "No, Yuling is a young lady. She got up early to make pancakes and braised meat, and even accompanied us for a whole day. It's so rare for her to rely on such a person, and you are still being lazy.
Besides, it's freezing cold, and you have the nerve to ask your niece to do this. Hurry up and don't bully the child."
Li Qingtong winked at Qiu Yuling and murmured through lip language, "Do you think Fourth Uncle is miserable?"
In just this short day, Qiu Yuling fell in love with her aunt-in-law. She was straightforward, generous, and most importantly, she could control her uncle.
When someone gives me a wooden peach, I give him a jade pendant. Qiu Yuling opened the cabinet and took out a set of red double happiness pillowcases and two bright red quilt covers.
She had put it in place in advance.
"Aunt, this is a little gift from me. You're here today, so I'll give it to you in advance to prevent Fourth Uncle from losing it. When you pass by on your way home to visit relatives, come and rest at my place..."
Originally, Li Qingtong said she was coming to accompany her niece for two days, but when she saw him today, she found out that he had a boyfriend. How could Qiu Yuling continue to be a third wheel?
After cleaning the stove, Li Qingtong came in to discuss before returning to the guesthouse, "What are our plans for tomorrow?"
Qiu Yuling asked them, "Is there anything else you haven't bought, or do you have any relatives you need to visit?"
Both of them stared at Bai Ge. Bai Ge thought for a moment and replied frankly, "I've almost finished buying. In fact, I really want to take Qingtong to a place, but it's in Lan City. That's my aunt's house. My job is to take over my aunt's shift.
Now that our relationship is settled, I have to go visit her anyway..."
What was not said was that Li Qingtong came with the imperial edict to accompany his niece for the New Year, so she shouldn't take up too much of his schedule.
After hearing this, both Qiu Yuling and Li Qingtong felt that this was the real thing.
Li Qingtong was immediately annoyed. "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I'll just give Yuling some extra money. Can't I go to your aunt's house?"
The worthless niece didn't care about arguing with her irrational uncle at the moment, and also agreed, "Don't listen to my uncle, money is not a big deal, the right thing to do is to pay respects to the elders, how can you hide such a thing?
I just happened to buy so many candies and snacks today. You two can take them all with you tomorrow morning. I really don’t need them. Look at my house, I have plenty of food. The food in the cafeteria is cheap and delicious. Bring that bag of millet too. I don’t like to cook by myself…”
The matter was settled. The next morning, Li Qingtong came to pick them up. He was so anxious that he didn't even have time to have breakfast. Qiu Yuling had no choice but to heat up the leftover roujiamo from yesterday and give it to the two of them.
Bai Ge refused to accept the snacks they bought for Qiu Yuling yesterday. "Your uncle bought these for you out of pity for you being alone here. I have money and tickets, so I'll buy them when I get there."
Qiu Yuling directly put it back into her fourth uncle's hand, "Even if you have money and tickets, you still need time and goods. Fourth uncle's vacation is not enough to begin with. You two are squeezing into the department store to visit the old man during the New Year. Time is very tight. Can you just sit there and come out?
Besides, didn’t my uncle generously give me twenty dollars yesterday? I can just buy it myself.”
After much persuasion, the other party finally agreed to take the things with him. Qiu Yuling sent him to the intersection. When she came back, she met an old lady with a basket who stopped her.
"Girl, do you want a chicken? It's still alive, a big, fat rooster. I'll sell it to you for three dollars. Do you want it?"
As he spoke, he lifted a corner of the linen cloth on the basket and asked Qiu Yuling to look at it. "Is it a good thing? I don't want a ticket. It's New Year's Day now. You can go and ask around. Others are no longer offering this price."
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