night.
At the Qiao family dinner table, Qiao Haisheng drank and praised his son-in-law, his smile never fading as he recounted everything that had happened during the day.
Qiao Xiaoshan rolled up his sleeves. "Qiao Lingling really deserves a beating. I'll definitely beat her up next time I see her."
"If she's so capable, she can pretend to be crazy for the rest of her life."
Li Meihua tapped her son on the head with her chopsticks. "Eat your food! You're always spouting nonsense. When are you going to grow up?"
Qiao Xiaoshan covered his head, "Mom, couldn't you have been a little gentler? Am I really your biological son? Did you find my brother and me on the mountain?"
Qiao Dashan choked a little, took a sip of wine and his throat felt much better, then he said, "Mom was right to hit you. Haven't you caused enough trouble outside? Every time, it was Mom and Dad who solved it for you."
You're over 20 years old, you should be more sensible. Are there things you can just say so casually?
Qiao Xiaoshan chuckled twice and then remained silent.
Qiao Xiaoni made cold noodles for everyone tonight. Now that we have plenty of wheat flour at home, we can eat it however we want. On a hot day, a bowl of cold noodles is the best way to cool down.
We fried a small basin of sauce, sliced two plates of cucumber strips, and served it with authentic sesame sauce. Everyone ate bowl after bowl, and soon the basin was empty.
Qiao Haisheng looked at the empty basin and touched his stomach. "I'm not even full yet, how come it's all gone?"
Li Meihua laughed, "Who told you to keep talking? I've already eaten my third bowl, and you've just finished your second."
After finishing the soup in her bowl, Qiao Xiaoni said, "I'm full. There are still noodles in the kitchen that haven't been cooked yet, so I made a little extra because I was worried that there wouldn't be enough for everyone."
I'm going downstairs to cook now. Let me know if anyone wants more noodles.
Qiao Xiaoshan loosened his belt. "I can still eat two more bowls."
Su Chenhao said, "Make me another bowl. The noodles are delicious today, much better than the cold noodles I eat outside."
Qiao Xiaoni got out of bed, put on her shoes, and said, "This is my first time making it. I didn't expect it to taste so good. It would be even better if I added some crushed peanuts."
“I think this noodle dish could be sold in a shop. A bowl of cold noodles is so refreshing on a hot day. You’d need at least two bowls to feel full, and it’s not difficult to make.” Su Chenhao put down his chopsticks and gave his opinion.
Li Meihua wiped her mouth with a handkerchief. "How much does a bowl of noodles like this cost?"
"This noodle dish has no meat in it and costs two cents. If you add slices of meat, it will cost three cents."
Li Meihua counted on her fingers, "My goodness, we spent two yuan on food tonight!"
"Mom, you've got the math wrong. We made the noodles ourselves, so you only need to calculate the cost of the flour." After saying that, Qiao Xiaoni lifted the curtain and went out to cook the noodles.
"Mom, I'm going downstairs to help with the fire." Tao Chunfang got off the kang (a heated brick bed), put on her shoes, and went out.
Qiao Manli's mouth was covered in sauce, and she tried to lick it off with her tongue. "I want to eat this noodle again tomorrow. It's so delicious when it's cold."
Li Meihua waved her hand, "I won't make noodles tomorrow, it's not worth it."
Qiao Haisheng took a sip of wine. "If the kids like it, I'll make another meal. It doesn't cost much to cook at home."
"It's so nice to have some cold noodles on a nice day!"
Li Meihua glared at Qiao Haisheng, "You old man, when did you become so generous? Who was that person who used to tell me to use less oil when cooking?"
Instead of getting angry at being exposed, Qiao Haisheng smiled and said, "Weren't things difficult at home back then? We saved some oil to make dumplings for the New Year. Those difficult times are over now, aren't they? Don't be so careful like before. Isn't life all about feeding your family?"
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