When Qian Duoduo got home, she told Qian Sheng about her agreement with Fatty Wang to help her order meat.
Qian Sheng said with a smile, "That's why they say it's easy to get things done if you have connections in the court. The meat has already been ordered, and all that's left is the vegetables."
Qian Duoduo said, "Shouldn't we decide first how many dishes we'll make and how many tables we'll invite? Otherwise, isn't it a bit inappropriate to prepare so blindly?"
Qian Sheng slapped his forehead and said with a smile, "Yes, yes, the old lady is right. I'll go ask your uncle now."
At that moment, He Ying's voice came from outside: "What do you want to ask? Just ask me!"
When Qian Sheng saw He Ying walk in, he smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you've come at the right time. Duo Duo just said that she wanted to see how many dishes to prepare for each table, and how many tables our two families need to prepare. That's why I wanted to discuss it with you and my brother!"
He Ying smiled and said, "I came here to talk about this too. We discussed the date yesterday, but we forgot all about it."
Jin Jinxiu looked at Qian Duoduo, who was listening to the adults talking, and said, "Old lady, go and get a pen and notebook. Listen to your aunt and the others discuss the dishes, write them down, and then see who to invite. Nowadays, when people go out for a banquet, the whole family usually carries the food, which is quite expensive."
Upon hearing her mother's instructions, Qian Duoduo immediately went to her room, took out the paper and pen she used when she was in school, and said earnestly, "Dad, Aunt, Mom, Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, you can begin!"
Seeing Qian Duoduo's funny antics, Qian Rao said, "You little rascal, you're actually quite something!"
Qian Sheng said with a smile, "I think eight dishes on our table have a good meaning."
He Ying nodded and said, "I think it's a good idea."
Jin Jinxiu said, "Okay, this, eight represents prosperity, hehe, our classmate Qian Duoduo is prosperous!"
Qian Duoduo: Mom, you've never been to school, but your speech is quite rhyming!
Just then, the door opened again, and Qian Rao immediately stood up and went over. When he saw Qian Cai and Qian Xiang walking in, he immediately said, "Uncle, Brother Qian Xiang, Sister-in-law, you've come over."
Qian Cai first placed his hand on the heated wall: "It's so cold today! We've only walked a short distance and it's already cold! Is it going to snow?"
Qian Xiang and Guo Ni both placed their hands behind their backs and leaned against the fire wall, which quickly warmed their bodies.
Qian Xiang said, "I reckon it's going to snow. I really hope the weather will be better on the day you hold your banquet!"
Qian Duoduo nodded and said, "Big brother, when you can't sleep at night, just mutter to yourself, and maybe it will come true!"
Guo Ni laughed and said, "Duoduo, what are you saying? Your brother Qian Xiang is the kind of person who can snore in less than five minutes after his head hits the pillow. It's impossible for him to say he can't sleep!"
Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this.
Just then, the door opened again, and a spirited young man walked in.
As soon as Qian Duoduo saw this, she ran over, grabbed him, and pulled him towards the fire wall, while also taking Guo Ni away.
Following Qian Duoduo's lead, Guo Ni sat down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and said with a smile, "Third brother, why are you back?"
Qian Mao said with a smile, "I heard from Fatty Wang that my little sister went to his place today to order meat for a banquet, so I came back."
Jin Jinxiu got out of bed and poured a cup of sugar water for her third son. Qian Mao took it and drank a sip. Hmm, a bit too much maternal love!
Qian Duoduo could tell from Qian Mao's expression that her mother must have added a huge spoonful of sugar, hehe~
Qian Mao poured some water into his cup and set it aside. He listened to the others discussing the menu. Since the tofu shop in the village was readily available, Mapo tofu and spiced dried tofu were already two dishes. They also needed to make three meat dishes. The remaining three dishes were the subject of much debate.
The idea of serving both "money" and "enjoyment" meant serving both radishes and cabbages, which He Ying immediately vetoed.
Qian Duoduo said, "I do know someone who can get some leafy greens, how about we order some of these?"
Qian Mao's eyes lit up: "Duoduo, you have this kind of connection?"
Qian Duoduo: "Third Brother, who are you looking down on?"
At this moment, Qian Yufei, the second sister-in-law, also came over. She put the child on the kang (a heated brick bed) and separated him from the sleeping Xiao Yibo. Otherwise, Xiao Yufei would definitely wake up her younger brother in no time, and then this loud-voiced little brother would definitely cry.
Chen Runan said, "Wow, why are there so many people here today?"
Qian Mao smiled and went over to pick up Qian Yufei, saying, "Oh dear, our little princess, why do you seem heavier today?"
Qian Duoduo gave him a look that said, "Third Brother, you traitor!" and asked, "Third Brother, am I no longer your princess?"
Qian Mao stiffened, then turned around with a grin and looked at Qian Duoduo, saying, "You're a grown woman now, why are you still acting like a baby? Are you jealous?"
Qian Duoduo nodded and said, "I love sour food!"
Qian Mao smiled and said, "Okay, when you host your banquet, I'll make you a sour dish!"
Qian Duoduo was initially a little reluctant, but a dish flashed through her mind: "Mom, let's make stir-fried cabbage with vinegar, it's sour and delicious!"
Jin Jinxiu was taken aback: "If cabbage is made into pickled cabbage, wouldn't it be easier to just eat pickled cabbage directly?"
Qian Duoduo said with a smile, "I'll make it tonight, and then you can try it, Mom and Auntie, and see if it works!"
Everyone else nodded in agreement. Qian Duoduo's cooking skills were indeed quite good. Even Jin Jinxiu, who always considered the kitchen her battlefield, didn't say much.
The rest was a discussion about who to invite. People in the village were all people they were close to, and after calculating, it seemed that no one was someone they would never see again. Now it was just people from outside the village. Secretary Lu should be invited, but whether they had time or could come was another matter.
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