Everyone sat around in the main room, with steaming, fragrant food on the table.
Xiao's mother first made a bowl of chicken soup and served it to Su Yanqing:
"Second Master Su, you should drink some chicken soup to nourish your body. It's not easy for you to come here, so you should eat well before leaving."
Then she served Mr. Zeng a bowl of chicken soup.
This is the basic way of hospitality, and Xiao's mother is very warm towards guests.
However, she did not forget her two daughters-in-law and daughter, and made chicken soup and chicken for them.
The chicken soup is thick, the meat is stewed until it is soft and boneless, and red dates are added to enhance the sweetness of the chicken soup.
The braised pork and braised fish made by Jiang Sui are also very good, with good color, aroma and taste, which makes people salivate and appetite at the first sight.
The pork belly is fat and lean, and the fat is fried to just the right degree, melting in your mouth, fatty but not greasy.
It is also fried with various spices and does not taste fishy at all.
Mr. Zeng loved this braised pork so much that he couldn't stop eating it after he picked up the first piece with his chopsticks. Fortunately, Xiao Yi bought a lot of meat and Jiang Sui cooked enough.
"I didn't expect Miss Jiang to have such skills. She can open her own restaurant with this skill." Mr. Zeng praised.
The sweet and spicy taste of braised pork is not common in Jeju Prefecture, so it gives Mr. Zeng a new taste.
There is a dish called braised pork, but because the cooking methods are different, the taste is very different. Mr. Zeng has eaten it several times, but only the Jiang Sui one surprised him at once.
Jiang Sui often cooks for himself in modern times. Braised pork is a classic dish. It is not difficult, but it is not simple either.
"I didn't know how to cook at first, but after watching my mother-in-law cook a lot, I came up with some creative ideas. I'm sorry, but I hope Mr. Zeng likes it."
She can make it, but the original owner Jiang Sui can't. She had never had a good life before and couldn't even eat meat, let alone study the recipe.
"Hahaha, I like it. I like it very much." Mr. Zeng laughed heartily.
At the dinner table, Su Yanqing's eyes were always fixed on Xiao Lanlan, who was in a bad mood. She had just cried and her eyes were a little red. She was afraid of being noticed, so she kept her head down and ate silently.
He wanted to comfort her, but he didn't know how to say it and couldn't find a chance.
Except for the two of them who had their own concerns, everyone else was chatting happily with Mr. Zeng. However, Jiang Sui still carefully noticed that something was wrong with Xiao Lanlan.
She could see that Xiao Lanlan had feelings for Su Yanqing, and Su Yanqing probably also had a good impression of Lanlan.
As a mother, Xiao's mother also saw through her daughter's little thoughts, but she was very realistic. She felt that the family background and status of the Second Young Master Su were beyond the reach of her family.
Since ancient times, people have emphasized matching of family backgrounds, and many relationships are not enough just to have affection for each other.
After dinner, it was already dark outside and Mr. Zeng was about to leave with Su Yanqing.
Su Yanqing left the Xiao family his address in Jeju Prefecture, saying that if they had the chance to visit Jeju in the future, they could go to his private residence to find him. He would greet the servants, and if they came, they would be treated as guests of honor.
Until Su Yanqing was about to leave, Xiao Lanlan still looked thoughtful and lost. The two looked at each other from a distance, feeling endless bitterness.
She tried her best to force a smile. Su Yanqing trembled for a moment, but in the end she couldn't say much. She only said take care and see you again someday.
Xiao Yi escorted Mr. Zeng's carriage to the entrance of the village and reminded them to be careful on the road.
Mr. Zeng was about to whip the horse when Su Yanqing, who was sitting in the carriage, suddenly spoke up:
"Brother Xiao, wait a moment."
Xiao Yi just turned around and heard Su Yanqing calling him, so he stopped immediately. He saw Mr. Zeng lifting the curtain of the carriage to facilitate their conversation.
"Second Master Su, is there anything else?" Xiao Yi asked.
Su Yanqing was a little hesitant, and seemed to be holding something in his hand under his sleeve, but he still plucked up his courage because he didn't want to miss it.
He gave the thing in his hand to Mr. Zeng and asked him to pass it on.
"When I was in Huaxi County, I accidentally found a hairpin. I had no use for it, but after examining it carefully, I found that it was very suitable for Miss Xiao and was a perfect match for her. I forgot to give it to her just now, but now I remember it. Please help me pass it to her, Brother Xiao San."
It didn't make sense that he gave a hairpin for no reason, so he made up an excuse. However, only Mr. Zeng knew how redundant his words were, and it felt like he was trying to cover up something.
It was obvious that he had picked out this hairpin himself at the jewelry store. He did not stop even though he was in a wheelchair and had difficulty moving. When Mr. Zeng asked him why he went to the jewelry store for no reason, he used the excuse that he was picking out some jewelry for his mother.
However, Xiao Yi was a straight man and he didn't think too much about it.
The hairpin came into his hand, but he couldn't see it clearly in the dark, but he was too embarrassed to ask for it.
"Second Master Su, your things must be all good. I'm afraid Lanlan can't bear this kindness." He was referring to human feelings, not love between men and women.
"It's not a valuable item. If I don't give it to Miss Xiao, it's useless for me to keep it. I'm sorry to bother you, Third Brother Xiao. It's getting late. Uncle Master, let's go quickly."
He was afraid that Xiao Yi would continue to refuse, so he hurriedly urged Mr. Zeng to drive.
In the darkness, Mr. Zeng couldn't help laughing. He lowered the car curtain and drove away.
Xiao Yi held the hairpin and listened to the sound of the carriage wheels gradually fading away. He shrugged helplessly and went home.
When he got home, he went to knock on Xiao Lanlan's door. After a while, Xiao Lanlan opened the door and was a little surprised to see that it was her third brother. At this time, did her third brother have something to talk to her about?
"Third brother, are you okay?"
Xiao Yi handed the hairpin to him. With the candlelight spilling from the room, he could see the hairpin clearly. It was a purple jade butterfly hairpin. It was very delicately made. The entire hairpin was made of jade, and the butterfly was carved so lifelike that it looked very lifelike. It was obvious that it was not cheap.
"What is this?" Xiao Lanlan was confused. Where did her third brother get the jade hairpin?
"Oh, I just went to see Mr. Su and Mr. Zeng off, but Mr. Su stopped me before I left. He said he found a hairpin by chance, and it was useless to him, so he asked me to bring it back for you, saying it would suit you. I thought the things Mr. Su brought must be very valuable, so I wanted to help you reject it, but Mr. Su left without giving me a chance, so I had to bring it back for you.
If you feel bad about it, then keep it well. If you have a chance to see him again in the future, you can return it to Mr. Su Er!" Xiao Yi is really a straight man.
Xiao Lanlan's hands were shaking a little when she took the hairpin. She felt as if the hairpin weighed a thousand pounds.
She nodded to Xiao Yi, agreeing with what he said.
Xiao Yi completed the task, yawned and left, ready to take a shower and go to bed, after all, he had to get up early tomorrow.
Xiao Lanlan was a little dazed. She closed the door and walked into the candlelight with the hairpin in hand. The purple jade hairpin was illuminated by the candlelight and there was no impurity inside.
She had never touched anything so delicate.
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