Chapter 17 Visiting Uncle and Aunt
The next day, Wen Shuyao brought Jiang Ruoxi, Jiang Jinghuai and Jiang Jingyi to visit his eldest brother and sister-in-law's house. Looking at Jiang Ruoxi, who was 90% similar to his sister, Wen Qijun suppressed his inner excitement and asked everyone to sit down as calmly as possible.
Jiang Ruoxi looked around curiously. She could feel an inexplicable sense of intimacy here. Could this be the feeling between blood relatives?
Wen Shuyao took Jiang Ruoxi's hand and said softly, "Ruoxi, this is your uncle and aunt's house. We only met in a hurry yesterday. Have a good chat with your uncle and aunt today!"
"Okay, Mom, hello uncle and aunt, hello cousin and second cousin!" Jiang Ruoxi said obediently.
At this time, Aunt Xia Jinshu brought out the carefully prepared snacks and fruits and said, "Come, Ruoxi, have some snacks and fruits. This is your first time here, and I don't know what you like to eat. I'll ask your cousin to go out and buy whatever you like!"
"Okay, aunt, I won't be polite, but I'm not picky, I like to eat all of these!" Jiang Ruoxi said softly.
"Okay, okay, don't be polite with uncle and aunt. Daughters are the best. Look at their little mouths. Aunt likes to listen to whatever they say. Unlike your two cousins, they only know how to make me angry!" The aunt said quietly to her two sons.
Wen Qijun cleared his throat and spoke slowly: "Yes, a girl is better than a brat. Ruoxi, you have suffered a lot these years. No matter what grievances you suffer in the future, you must tell your uncle, aunt, and your two cousins!"
Jiang Ruoxi's eyes were slightly red, and she shook her head and said, "Uncle and aunt, I am very happy now. It is enough to find my family. We will be happy in the future!"
"Yes, yes, everything will get better and better. Jinshu, take out the gift you prepared for Ruoxi!" Wen Qijun said to Xia Jinshu.
"Uncle and aunt, you already delivered it yesterday, there's no need!" Jiang Ruoxi declined.
"Yesterday's is yesterday's, and today's is what we give you privately. Ruoxi, be obedient and accept it!" Wen Qijun advised.
Xia Jinshu took out a brocade box and said, "Yes, Ruoxi, this is a piece of warm jade that we specially asked someone to carve for you. The texture of warm jade is delicate and smooth, and it won't cause discomfort. If you wear it for a long time, it will become more moist and lustrous due to the nourishment of human body oil. It is very suitable for girls to wear. Now is a bad year, Ruoxi, you should put it away first and take it out and wear it when you have the chance in the future!"
"Then I'll take it. Thank you, uncle and aunt!"
Everyone sat together, listening to Wen Qijun telling stories about his childhood, trying to make up for the family affection that Jiang Ruoxi had lost, as if she had never lost it. Although the memories contain both happiness and pain, at this moment the room is filled with more warmth and emotion after having lost something and regained it. Jiang Ruoxi knows that from this moment on, she will start a new and happy life, and she will have people who love her and people who need to be loved by her in her life.
Time passed quickly. Wen Shuyao took Jiang Ruoxi, Jiang Jinghuai and Jiang Jingyi home. When they passed by the vegetable market, Jiang Ruoxi said, "Mom, let's go buy some vegetables. You, Dad and your brothers have never eaten the food I cooked. I want to cook a meal for you!"
"Xixi, why do we need you to cook for our family? We have your dad and your brother here!"
"Mom... I just want to cook a meal for you. When I get married, I won't have the chance to cook for you anymore!" Jiang Ruoxi said coquettishly.
"Okay, okay, okay, we are filial to our parents!"
Listening to the conversation between mother and daughter, the brothers Jiang Jinghuai and Jiang Jingyi curled their lips: Okay, okay, okay, this is how we play now, right? Ever since their little sister came back, their status in the family has become lower and lower. They have to do the work and take the blame. Together with the cat in the house, they have to take sixth place!
"Mom, does Dad eat spicy food?"
"Eat. Your father used to live in Sichuan Province. It's humid there, and the food there is very spicy. Otherwise, your body can't stand it!"
"Okay, Mom, let's make six dishes and one soup today! One Mapo Tofu, one Twice-Cooked Pork, one Shredded Pork in Beijing Sauce, one Cabbage with Vinegar, one Mushu Pork, one Stir-fried Vegetables with Garlic Sauce, and one Vegetable Tofu Soup. How about that?"
"Okay, you have the final say!" Wen Shuyao said lovingly.
"Okay, Mom, let's buy the ingredients and go home to prepare them!"
The four of them quickly bought the ingredients and seasonings they would use and rushed home. They had to pick and wash the vegetables in advance. After returning home and putting the ingredients in the kitchen, Jiang Ruoxi went back to her room to change clothes, so as not to get her clothes dirty and difficult to wash while cooking. After changing clothes, Jiang Ruoxi was about to go to the kitchen to pick and wash vegetables, but was pushed out by her two brothers.
"Little sister, just tell us how you want the vegetables cut. We'll call you to cook when we're done. It's too cold, so you don't need to do the work of picking and washing vegetables. Don't let yourself get frozen!" Brothers Jiang Jinghuai and Jiang Jingyi said as they pushed Jiang Ruoxi into the living room.
"Okay then, I'll trouble you, big brother. Take one-third of the tofu and cut it into small cubes. Cut the rest into dice-sized pieces. Boil the pork belly until it's cooked through, then take it out, wash it and slice it. Cut the tenderloin into shreds. Pick and wash the vegetables, and I'll do the cutting myself when the time comes!"
"Okay, little sister, it's not a big deal. I'll call you back when it's done. Go and have a rest!"
"Okay, call me when you're done!"
Jiang Ruoxi left the kitchen and went to the living room to chat with Wen Shuyao. She waited until the brothers Jiang Jinghuai and Jiang Jingyi had picked and washed the vegetables, and cut the ingredients that needed to be cut before she called Jiang Ruoxi to come over to cook.
Jiang Ruoxi walked towards the kitchen and asked Wen Shuyao: "Mom, what time will my dad be home?"
Wen Shuyao looked at the watch and said, "Your dad will be home around six o'clock. It's ten to five now. Your dad will be home soon after we finish the work!"
"Okay, I'll start cooking now!"
Jiang Ruoxi simmered the rice first, and made Mapo tofu, then twice-cooked pork, shredded pork in Beijing sauce, Mushu pork, cabbage with vinegar, stir-fried vegetables with garlic, and finally vegetable tofu soup. Jiang Ruoxi was cooking in the kitchen, and the aroma had already wafted out, bringing tears to the three people outside. The food was ready in an hour, and Jiang Ruoxi shouted to the living room, "Brother, the food is ready, serve it!"
As soon as Jiang Ruoxi finished speaking, her two brothers rushed into the kitchen and brought two dishes each. They finished in two trips. As soon as the dishes were served, Jiang Chengyue pushed the door open. As soon as he entered the room, he smelled the aroma of the dishes and asked, "What are we having today? Why does it smell so good?"
"Chengyue, you're in for a treat today. My daughter cooked this specially for us!"
"My daughter did it?"
"Yes!" Wen Shuyao replied puzzledly.
"My daughter, come here and let daddy check if your hand is broken. You don't have to worry about things like this in the future. When your brother is at home, let him do it. When your brother is not at home, daddy will cook for you and your mother. You two should not do it. There are so many sharp tools in the kitchen. It would be bad if you get hurt!"
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