Pei Xin arrived after the meat and vegetables were cooked. She hadn't gone home after her exam; instead, she continued attending tutoring classes for her upcoming interviews.
"Wei Zhu, go down and receive it."
"good."
Wei Zhu had a very good impression of Pei Xin from the first moment he saw her; this girl seemed like a very kind person.
Similarly, Pei Xin smiled at her, her eyebrows curving upwards: "You must be Aunt Song's daughter, Wei Zhu, right? I've heard about you from Aunt Song many times."
"Yeah?"
"Yes, Aunt Song often says that you are very filial and obedient, and she is very happy to have a daughter like you."
Wei Zhu was stunned for a moment. Her mother actually praised her like that in public?
In an instant, Wei Zhu's heart skipped a beat. She had thought that in her mother's eyes, she was just a waste of money on education and a money-loser.
What are your thoughts on taking the civil service exam?
“After my mom told me about it last time, I did some research and I can only say that I have some clues.”
"It seems difficult, with many people competing, but it's not impossible if you choose the right unit and work hard. Being a civil servant is easier than working a regular job, at least you won't be exploited for no reason. If you work hard to pass the exam in the early stages, things will get better later. But belief is also very important."
"What belief?"
"You can't just do things for yourself; you also need to have the belief in serving the people." Pei Xin said with a smile, "Sorry, I've been taking too many classes lately. Anyway, you should read more materials. If possible, I suggest you take a reliable class to learn."
"You need to sign up for classes? That must be expensive!"
"Of course you can learn on your own, but many people don't have a direction at the beginning, so it depends on your own choice."
As the two entered the house, Yue Ting had already helped set up the table. The one-bedroom apartment wasn't very big. Besides the balcony, the toilet, and the bedroom, there was only a narrow little living room. In the corner of the small living room were the materials Song Xia needed for her stall. With the table set up, it would be a bit cramped for four people to sit there. Fortunately, none of them were very overweight.
Moreover, the aroma of food makes you forget all your ailments.
"Auntie, the pancakes you gave me last time were so delicious, I knew you were a good cook too. I'm so lucky to have such good food today."
"It would be too much trouble for you to help Wei Zhu with her questions. One meal is nothing. If you want to eat here again, just come anytime. Auntie will definitely welcome you."
The three girls laughed and joked, already impatient. Especially Yue Ting, who had a good appetite, took her chopsticks at the braised pork and the moment she put it in her mouth, the fresh, fragrant and tender texture instantly took over her taste buds. She felt that she had made the right decision to quit her job with Wei Zhu, otherwise she would never have been able to eat such delicious braised pork.
Since it was just a few girls eating, Song Xia was worried they would find it too fatty, so she chose leaner pork belly. Actually, braised pork belly tastes better when it's a bit fatty, but Song Xia stewed it until it was very tender and didn't get stuck in your teeth at all.
Pei Xin was also amazed. Although her family background wasn't particularly good, her parents doted on her and often took her out to eat. This was the first time she had ever eaten such delicious food! It was absolutely amazing!
The most surprised person was Wei Zhu. She had eaten her mother's cooking countless times since she was a child, and she knew the flavors by heart. But this braised pork was completely different from the ones she had made before. Who was this blogger who was so good at cooking and teaching?
"There's also cuttlefish soup here. If you find it too rich, there's also cold seaweed salad. Finish all the food today, no leftovers allowed," Song Xia said with a smile to the three of them.
"Auntie, we won't leave any." Yue Ting thought that with just her skill in making braised pork, Aunt Song could be a head chef at a restaurant.
Pei Xin nodded repeatedly: "The cold seaweed salad is also delicious. It's just the right amount of sour and spicy, and it has a crisp and tender texture. Wei Zhu, I really envy you. You grew up eating such delicious food."
Yue Ting looked at Wei Zhu with envy: "How can you eat the food in the factory's cafeteria? If I had been eating Auntie's cooking since I was a child, I would still complain even if I ate at a five-star hotel every day."
Seeing her daughter's innocent look, Song Xia smiled and explained, "Actually, Auntie's skills weren't this good before. She learned from a blogger online when she had nothing to do at home, and then added some of her own ideas."
"What kind of blogger is this? They're so amazing."
“That blogger only taught for two months, and then left the circle. She even deleted her account and videos, so I can’t introduce her to you. If you like, you can learn from me in the future, or come to my house to eat.”
"Retiring from the industry so quickly, could he be a descendant of a former imperial chef?"
"Perhaps the blogger is still very young, and he was probably stopped by his family members later."
After Song Xia explained it this way, everyone felt that this was indeed the most likely possibility. Fortunately, they had Aunt Song. They could learn a few dishes from her when they had time, so they wouldn't have to spend money outside when they wanted to eat. They felt embarrassed to bother Aunt Song every day, as she also had her own business to attend to!
The meal was so filling that everyone felt uncomfortable, but even so, it was still incredibly delicious.
Pei Xin left some advice and the books she had used with Wei Zhu before leaving. Wei Zhu and Yue Ting personally escorted her downstairs, and at Song Xia's request, they allowed the two of them to take a walk around the area before returning to digest their food.
The area is a bustling commercial district. Yue Ting looked around for job postings. If she couldn't find any, she would look near the night school. It would be best to find a job that included accommodation, which would save her a lot of money on rent.
When the two returned, Song Xia had already cleaned up the area and started preparing the food for the stall the next day. Now that the weather was getting colder, things like porridge, eggs, and pancake dough could be made in advance, and the porridge and eggs could be reheated the next day.
However, this won't work next summer. Many ingredients will spoil in an hour or two. At that time, we'll have to open a small shop so that the ingredients won't be piled up in the rented room or moved around, saving a lot of time and effort.
"Mom, let me help you." Wei Zhu quickly stepped forward, but Song Xia didn't let her do it.
“You just came from there today, you must be tired. Go wash up and go to bed early with Tingting. You don’t need to help here.”
Wei Zhu pursed her lips: "Mom, you still went to pick me up. I'm not as tired as you."
Song Xia didn't even turn her head: "I told you to resign, not to come and do odd jobs for me. Take a good rest, and start studying in peace tomorrow. Besides, this place is so small, there won't be room to move around if there's one more person."
Wei Zhu suddenly felt immense pressure. Her mother was doing everything she could to create opportunities for her, and if she still couldn't pass the exam...
But judging from all the things Mom prepared, business seems pretty good?
Actually, Song Xia had already told the customers that she would take a day off today and supply double the quantity tomorrow. Although she usually had a lot of customers, she didn't have this much. Although she could sell them all, she found it tiring.
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