Chapter 53 Mother Lu is Here
Lu Tingxiao drove the car with Lu's mother and two aunts, parked the car steadily in front of the house, got out first, then walked around to the back of the car, opened the door, and helped Lu's mother and two aunts carry their luggage.
As soon as she stepped into the house, she heard a slight noise. Jiang Ruoxi had just finished washing up and was sitting at the dining table preparing to eat the breakfast that Lu Tingxiao had carefully prepared for her. When she heard the door open, she subconsciously raised her head and her eyes instantly met with Lu's mother.
"Mom, you're finally here. I missed you so much!" Jiang Ruoxi stood up in surprise and walked quickly towards her with a bright smile on her face and joy shining in her eyes.
She held Mother Lu's arm affectionately, her intimacy naturally revealed: "You must be exhausted from the journey, come and sit down and rest!" As she said this, she was about to take the luggage from Mother Lu's hand. Lu Tingxiao saw this and quickly took Mother Lu's luggage before Jiang Ruoxi.
Mother Lu nodded in satisfaction. She looked at the enthusiastic Jiang Ruoxi in front of her with joy. The corners of her mouth turned up, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes were full of smiles. She kept saying, "Not tired, not tired. It's been so lively with the two of them accompanying us all the way!"
As he spoke, he took Jiang Ruoxi's hand and introduced her to the two aunts: "This is my daughter-in-law Ruoxi. She is well-behaved and sensible!" The two aunts smiled and nodded, praising Jiang Ruoxi for her beauty and good temperament.
At this time, Lu Tingxiao put his luggage away and walked over. Looking at the warm scene, a happy smile appeared on his face. "Mom, please sit for a while. I'll return the car first, then go buy some groceries and make you something delicious at noon!" After saying that, he went to the camp to return the car.
Jiang Ruoxi pulled Mother Lu to sit on the sofa, and quickly went to the kitchen to bring a cup of steaming hot tea, gently placed it in front of Mother Lu, and said, "Mom, drink some hot tea first, and then you and the two aunts will take a shower and rest. You must not have rested well on the train. If you have anything to say, wait until you have rested well!"
Then, she looked at the two aunts and said politely, "Aunts, you have worked hard on the journey. Come and have some tea and try the snacks I prepared. What are your names, aunts?" As she said that, she brought the snacks that had been prepared to the tea table.
Wen Lanying saw the tea and snacks that Jiang Ruoxi brought over and quickly took the tea and said, "My name is Wen Lanying, you can call me Aunt Lan!"
Aunt Chen also quickly took the snack and said, "My name is Chen Cui'e, you can just call me Aunt Chen!"
Mother Lu took a sip of tea, looked at Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan with satisfaction, then looked at Jiang Ruoxi, and said to the two aunts: "Look, my daughter-in-law is so caring. I feel at ease with her around. Now she is pregnant with multiple babies. Please come and take care of her!" The two aunts also echoed, and the living room was filled with laughter. A warm atmosphere permeated the air.
Jiang Ruoxi was all smiles as she sat next to Lu's mother, Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan, and immersed herself in the lively conversation. Sometimes she shared interesting stories from her life, making everyone laugh; sometimes she listened patiently and nodded in response at the right time. During this time, Jiang Ruoxi quietly began to observe carefully.
She noticed that Aunt Chen spoke clearly and logically, and each of her points was well-reasoned. When faced with different topics, she could always respond cleverly, making people feel warm and at ease.
Aunt Lan is particularly eye-catching. She always has a friendly smile on her face, and her eyes are full of sincerity and concern. Whether she is chatting about trivial family matters or talking about new things, Aunt Lan can accurately capture other people's emotions, skillfully resolve embarrassment, and her words show high emotional intelligence and she knows just the right measure.
Jiang Ruoxi secretly admired in her heart, and couldn't help thinking that with the help of these two experienced and well-versed elders, the home would surely be managed in an orderly and lively manner.
The four of them were chatting animatedly when they heard a familiar sound of footsteps outside the door. Then the door was gently pushed open and Lu Tingxiao returned the car.
He walked into the living room with a gentle smile on his face. He glanced at everyone and said, "Mom, Aunt Chen, Aunt Lan, you must be exhausted after the long journey. Go wash up and rest for a while." As he spoke, he kindly directed them to the guest rooms, helped them with their luggage, and arranged everything properly.
After settling down Mother Lu and the two aunts, Lu Tingxiao came to the kitchen and saw Jiang Ruoxi sorting out the vegetable basket. He walked over gently, hugged her from behind, stroked Jiang Ruoxi's bulging belly, and said softly, "Wife, let's go buy some vegetables together. I'll make a hearty meal for Mom at noon so she can taste my cooking skills. You should provide the skills and I'll do the hard work!"
Jiang Ruoxi turned around, a happy smile on her face, and nodded, "Okay, I'll provide the skills and you'll do the work. I've made a list, and we're ready to go!"
The two walked out of the house hand in hand, the winter sun shining softly on their bodies, making them feel warm. Along the way, they talked and laughed, discussing the lunch menu.
Jiang Ruoxi said excitedly: "I want to make my mom's favorite sweet and sour fish, stir-fry some fresh seasonal vegetables, and the braised pork you mentioned last time, let's make some too!"
Lu Tingxiao smiled and nodded, saying lovingly, "I'll listen to you. With your skills, this meal will definitely be delicious!"
Arriving at the bustling vegetable market, the bustling crowds and the constant hawking sounds instantly enveloped the two of them in a thick atmosphere of everyday life.
Jiang Ruoxi skillfully moved between the stalls, carefully selecting fresh ingredients, occasionally picking up dishes to ask about prices, and bargaining with the stall owners. Lu Tingxiao quietly helped carry the vegetable basket, his eyes always following Jiang Ruoxi, and occasionally giving his own suggestions.
After buying groceries, the two returned home with a full load. When they got home, Lu's mother and two aunts had already rested and were chatting in the living room.
Seeing them coming back, Mother Lu came up to them with a smile and said, "You two must have worked hard to buy so many vegetables."
Jiang Ruoxi said quickly: "Mom, it's not hard, just wait and taste Tingxiao's cooking skills!"
"Hey, Tingxiao, why don't I know when your cooking became delicious? In the past, your cooking was at best poisonous but not starving, right?"
"Mom, people can improve. I'm married to Xixi now, so I can't let her do everything for me. I'll let Xixi teach me how to cook. I'll learn it over time. Mom, just wait. I'll let you taste your son's cooking skills!"
Jiang Ruoxi leaned against the kitchen door and directed Lu Tingxiao, while Lu Tingxiao put on an apron and plunged into the kitchen. The small space was instantly filled with the smell of fireworks.
Sweet and sour fish was Mother Lu's favorite, so Lu Tingxiao naturally did not dare to be careless. He first carefully processed the lively carp, scraping the scales, cutting open the belly, and cleaning it. His movements were skillful and neat, and each step was orderly.
Next, he heated the oil in a pan, and when the oil temperature was just right, he gently slid the fish into the pan. With a "sizzling" sound, the fish skin quickly turned golden and crispy, and the tempting aroma instantly spread. Then, he mixed the sweet and sour sauce, precisely controlling the amount of each seasoning. His focused expression was as if he was completing a work of art. After a while, a bright red, sweet and sour fish was done and was served on the chopping board.
Then, Lu Tingxiao started to stir-fry seasonal vegetables without stopping. He washed and cut the green vegetables into sections, put them into the boiling oil pan, and stir-fried them quickly. The spatula collided with the iron pan, making a crisp sound. After a while, the seasonal vegetables came out of the pan. The refreshing color made people's appetite increase greatly.
Lu Tingxiao cut the carefully selected pork belly into cubes of even size, first stir-fried it in a pan to release the oil, then added spices such as green onion, ginger, star anise, etc., poured in soy sauce and rock sugar, and simmered it over low heat. As time goes by, the aroma of the braised pork becomes more intense, and the color becomes bright red and attractive, making people salivate.
The last dish was spicy and sour potato shreds. Lu Tingxiao cut the potatoes into shreds and soaked them in clean water to remove the starch. Then, he put peppercorns and dried chilies into the hot oil and stir-fried them, poured in the shredded potatoes and stir-fried them quickly, added appropriate amounts of vinegar and salt, and in a short while, a plate of sour and spicy shredded potatoes was ready.
Finally, Lu Tingxiao started to cook the cabbage, egg and tofu soup. He first fried the eggs into a golden omelet and cut it into small pieces for later use. Next, put the cabbage, tofu and omelette into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat. The soup gradually becomes thicker, exuding an enticing aroma.
At this time, Jiang Ruoxi walked into the kitchen and looked at the table full of delicious dishes with praise in her eyes, "Wow, your cooking skills are getting better and better, Mom must be very happy!"
Lu Tingxiao smiled and wiped the sweat off his forehead. "It's all because of your good teaching. I just hope that Mom can eat comfortably!" The two smiled at each other and brought the steaming hot meals to the table, preparing for a warm reunion lunch.
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