Han Yixian and his wife worked together quickly, and soon the dough was kneaded and the filling was mixed.
Wen Jinyu and Bai Xiuyan also helped make dumplings.
Han Yixian can roll out dumpling wrappers by himself, and there's still plenty of room for three people to make dumplings.
Bai Xiuyan laughed and said, "Yixian is really amazing. He can make enough dumpling wrappers for three people. I used to think that Yixian had never cooked before, but I didn't expect him to be such a culinary expert."
Wen Jinyu laughed and said, "He can only cook some ordinary home-style dishes; he can't be called a master chef. If we're talking about a master chef in our family, it has to be Yuhan."
"Yuhan's cooking skills are better than all of ours combined. Yixian didn't cook before either; he only learned in the last two years."
Bai Xiuyan said in surprise, "I know Yuhan is a great cook. Yixian has Yuhan taking care of him, so why is he thinking of learning to cook?"
While rolling out dumpling wrappers, Han Yixian smiled and said, "Aunt Bai, nowadays we advocate gender equality. In a family, the wife can't do all the housework; the husband should also share the burden. I learned to cook so that Yuhan can have an easier time."
Back then, I was worried that she wouldn't be able to manage after we had children. Since I could cook, I could share the burden. And if she had a headache, fever, or got sick, I could take care of her.
When He Yuhan saw Han Yixian shamelessly flaunting his image as a good man and husband in front of the elders, she secretly kicked him under the table, telling him to tone it down and not get too carried away.
Upon hearing this, Bai Xiuyan praised, "Oh, Yixian, you really know how to dote on your wife. Yuhan is so lucky to have married you."
Han Yixian laughed and said, "It's my good fortune to be able to marry Yuhan. There are very few girls as perfect as Yuhan in every way, so of course I have to improve myself to be worthy of her."
Han Yixian's words made Wen Jinyu and Bai Xiuyan laugh heartily.
Embarrassed, He Yuhan kicked Han Yixian again.
Wen Jinyu smiled and said, "Yi Xian is right. It's his good fortune to marry Yu Han. It was Yu Han who unintentionally brought us together. Yu Han is a benefactor to our family."
When I was in danger in the mountains, it was Yuhan who saved my life. Otherwise, I wouldn't be standing here making dumplings with you all. Sometimes, I feel like I'm dreaming about this happy life.
Bai Xiuyan said, "That means you're a lucky person, Sister Wen. Isn't our little Sitian blessed by you? And without Yuhan's help, she wouldn't have grown up so well. So we're all blessed by Yuhan. Our Yuting is also a lucky person."
Wen Jinyu knew what Bai Xiuyan was thinking and smiled, "Don't worry, Qihua is also a man who knows how to cherish his wife. That child always takes his older cousin as his role model."
Qihua is a promising young man; his success at such a young age is a testament to his hard work. It would be a perfect match for Yuting to marry him.
"We're all around here, so we'll help them out whenever they need anything in the future."
Bai Xiuyan nodded and said, "That's what I think too. To be honest, we feel more at ease knowing that Yuting married someone from this city and is close to us. The children are young and can also guide them if they don't understand something."
Yuting's mother-in-law isn't around, and she lives far away. I can help take care of the baby when Yuting has one, so the young couple won't be overwhelmed.
Wen Jinyu said, "But we're still here. We old folks are all in pretty good health and can help take care of the kids."
My sister-in-law is very busy with work and really can't help them much. We'll help them out as much as we can when the time comes.
Both mothers were very worried about their children, but thankfully the children were around so they could offer guidance in their daily lives.
After lunch, Wen Jinyu and the others took Bai Xiuyan to the neighboring house for a general look. Bai Xiuyan was very satisfied with the house, and she only went home after seeing it.
As soon as she entered the house, Cui Yuting pulled her mother aside and asked, "Mom, Mom, what did you talk about at the Han family this time?"
Seeing her daughter's anxious look, Bai Xiuyan patted her and said, "Look how anxious you are. Go, get me a glass of water."
Upon hearing this, Cui Yuting immediately poured her mother a glass of warm water, saying, "Please have some, Mother."
Cui Jiancheng was also at home at the moment, and he was also very curious about what the Han family had said to his wife.
Bai Xiuyan took the water glass, drank a few sips, and said, "Your Aunt Wen called me here mainly to talk to me about your wedding house. They've already bought a house for you and are renovating it."
Upon hearing this, Cui Jiancheng asked curiously, "They've already bought a house? Where did they buy it?"
Bai Xiuyan smiled and said, "It's the courtyard next to the Han family's. The owner of that house is being transferred to another job and is leaving City C, so he's selling the house."
The Han family bought it after they found out. They're currently looking for craftsmen to renovate it.
Upon hearing this, Cui Jiancheng said, "The courtyard next to theirs is quite nice too, with quite a few houses, isn't it?"
Bai Xiuyan said, "I've taken a look at the house. There are three main rooms, two side rooms, and a kitchen. These were all there originally. A boiler room and a bathroom will be added behind the main rooms, similar to the layout of the Han family's house."
The house has front and back yards, and the backyard is great for growing vegetables and raising chickens. Growing our own vegetables is not only convenient but also saves a lot of money and ration coupons. I'm satisfied with the house in every way. Sister Wen said that the house will be Qihua and Yuting's wedding home, so we don't have to worry about finding a place anymore.”
Baek Soo-yeon then explained how she planned to renovate the house.
Cui Yuting said, "The house will definitely look great once it's cleaned up. I love the Han family's house type. In winter, we don't have to light a stove inside, so there's less coal ash and it's much cleaner. We don't even have to leave the house to use the bathroom, just like in an apartment building, and it won't feel cold in winter."
"It would be so wonderful to live in a house like that someday."
Cui Jiancheng was also very satisfied with the house. "The Han family is indeed generous; they truly deserve to be called a prominent family. They gave their nephew a house right off the bat. Most people don't have that kind of generosity. Even if they did, they wouldn't have the money!"
Bai Xiuyan said, "Sister Wen said the bride price will be as agreed with our in-laws, and the Han family will also give gifts. Their wedding gifts for their nephew will definitely be good."
Although we're not the materialistic kind of family, if the elders give us more, the young couple will have a better financial foundation, and Yuting won't be poor in the future.
Cui Jiancheng rolled his eyes at his wife and said, "Superficial. With family backgrounds like the Han and Yuan families, how could Yuting possibly suffer poverty after marrying into them? If she suffers poverty, how are others supposed to survive?"
Besides, Qihua's salary isn't low; even if Yuting didn't work, she could live comfortably. But we can't let Yuting stay at home idle; she needs to continue working after marriage. Even after having children, she'll have to go back to work when the time comes, so someone can help look after the children.
"Yuting can't be as pampered after she gets married as she was at home; she has to shoulder family responsibilities. Only then will she earn her husband's respect. You should teach Yuting a lot before the wedding, so she doesn't become a laughingstock in her in-laws."
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