Usually, the mother and son ate at the small dining table under the eaves. However, due to Gu Tingzhou's physical condition, she arranged for this meal to be served on the kang table in the house.
Jiang Fan and the other man looked at the fragrant dishes on the kang table and felt hungry all over. They had mostly eaten dry food on the road these past two days, and when they occasionally ate outside, they would also eat bold northern dishes.
"Sister-in-law, I didn't expect you could make twice-cooked pork. The smell is so authentic." Jiang Fan said while giving a thumbs up.
How can it not be authentic? I used the authentic Pixian bean paste and fermented black beans in the space, and the twice-cooked pork tastes amazing.
Gu Tingzhou also felt strange. Pork stewed with vermicelli was a normal dish, but he had never seen her make twice-cooked pork before.
"I'm glad you like it. Since you're from the south, you're definitely not used to northern food, so I know a few simple southern dishes that I learned from others. Come and try them while they're hot to see if they suit your taste."
After saying that, she picked up the bowl in front of Gu Tingzhou, picked up some dishes for him and handed them to him. Since his leg was injured, it was no problem for him to eat while half-sitting.
However, the diet should be light, so no spicy dishes were served.
Gu Tingzhou took the bowl naturally and said, "Don't bother with anything. Bring Dabao over to eat."
Jiang Fan and his companion took a few bites of the food and found it very authentic. The twice-cooked pork was fresh, fragrant, refreshing and went well with rice. The stewed vermicelli was tasty, and a bite of cold-boiled cowpeas helped to relieve the greasiness. It was simply so comfortable.
Gu Tingzhou also echoed, "Sister-in-law, your cooking skills are really good. You are almost as good as the chefs in state-owned restaurants. Come and have a meal with your children."
"Come on, you guys eat first."
After placing the eldest child next to his father to sit down for dinner, Li Qingyun first fed the second child milk powder, changed his diaper, and put him in the crib to play with toys by himself before sitting down to eat.
For a moment, the table was silent with only the sound of people picking up food. The three grown men had not eaten well on the way, and it was a rare opportunity for them to sit down and have a hot meal that suited their appetite. Naturally, they devoured it all in no time, but they were still much more polite than they usually were when eating in the army.
Dabao is a little shy and timid when seeing strangers. He eats seriously without talking and only looks up at his mother occasionally.
Li Qingyun took care of Gu Tingzhou and Dabao's meals while entertaining Jiang Fan and the others. It was a great pleasure for both the host and the guests, and all the food on the table was eaten up.
"Brothers, you must be tired after the journey. I have cleaned up the west room. You can rest here." After saying this, Li Qingyun took the two of them to the west room to rest.
The two were already very tired, so they didn't act pretentiously and just lay down and fell asleep.
When they returned to the east room, Dabao was helping to clean up the dishes. Erbao had been brought to Gu Tingzhou at some point, and the father and son stared at each other.
With only her family left, Li Qingyun didn't know how to start the conversation. It would be better to be more generous and decisive when facing guests.
How did the original self get along with him before? It seemed like she always spoke in a slightly flattering tone, accommodating him in everything.
After all, Gu Tingzhou is her long-term meal ticket and the person she loves from the bottom of her heart. He not only saved her life, but also saved her from being sold.
Li Zhaodi likes Gu Tingzhou from the bottom of her heart.
However, Li Qingyun had no feelings for this cheap husband. She didn't know how to get along with him, so she just let things take their course.
"Dabao, go call your grandma over. I want to discuss something with her."
Dabao sighed and ran away quickly.
Li Qingyun sent Dabao away and started to clean up the dishes without saying a word.
"Debao, is there something wrong? Why is there surgery?" Gu Tingzhou asked slowly while holding Erbao.
Obviously Gu Tingzhou saw Li Debao running away.
"It's nothing. He has a lot of bad habits. He's lazy and greedy. I can't stand it so I have to educate him." Li Qingyun said evasively.
She couldn't say that Li Debao came to ask for money and steal food. This man looked down on the original owner and her family. Telling the truth might make things worse.
Li Zhaodi left behind such a mess, and Li Qingyun had to carry it all. In the novel, Gu Tingzhou was not a good father, but his character was beyond reproach.
Therefore, Li Qingyun has no plans to consider divorce or moving away for the time being. After all, the times do not allow it, and the two children also need her.
It would be best if you could get along well with this man and raise your children well. If your values really don't match, just take it one step at a time.
She didn't know that the man opposite her was reborn and had already seen through everything.
Seeing that she didn't want to say more, Gu Tingzhou knew in his heart that it was just those reasons, such as asking for money and food. If he could live his life again, he would not get angry about such trivial matters.
On the contrary, he was quite surprised that Li Zhaodi could chase Li Debao with a knife today.
Not to mention Li Debao, just everything in this family is surprising.
The impeccable hospitality, the delicious dishes, the fragrant white rice, the visibly clean, bright and tidy house, the two neatly dressed children, the milk powder for the second child, the snacks on the cabinet at the head of the kang...
These were things he had never had in his previous life, and they were also the kind of marriage life he had fantasized about when he was young, simple and warm.
Regardless of whether Li Zhaodi had a change of heart or was reborn like him, he was happy to see these changes.
He had already made up his mind on the way here that for the sake of the children, he must accept Li Zhaodi and treat her as well as possible, so that the children would be well and the family would be harmonious.
The result gave him a big surprise. It was great that she was willing to live a good life and take good care of the children.
No matter what her current situation is, he will put aside all past prejudices and treat her well.
These thoughts flashed through my mind in an instant.
"I'm glad you're alright. You've made great arrangements today. Invite Mom, Dad, and Big Brother over for dinner tonight. You can arrange the money and tickets yourself."
Gu Tingzhou took out a roll of banknotes from his jacket pocket and handed it to Li Qingyun.
The man's tone was gentle and his attitude was sincere, which surprised Li Qingyun. In her original impression, men always had cold faces and looked indifferent.
If you can't figure it out, just stop thinking about it. Li Qingyun naturally took the roll of banknotes, opened it and counted it like a money-grubber.
There are actually more than a hundred yuan, almost as much as her small treasury. This sponsor is really generous.
Li Qingyun said she was in a good mood, with the corners of her mouth raised and a dimple forming on her face.
Gu Tingzhou did not miss her micro-expression and thought to himself that she was such a money-grubber. However, he did not feel a single bit of disgust in his heart?
In her previous life, Li Zhaodi also liked to count money. She would count it over and over again many times, and constantly dip her fingers in saliva, which always made him frown.
At this time, the second baby in his arms gave him a toothless smile, and there was a dimple on his face.
Gu Tingzhou thought to himself, little guy, your smile is exactly like your mother's.
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