Looking at the expressions on the Su family's faces that could not be hidden, Chu Xianming's slightly nervous and restrained mood suddenly relaxed. People who can show their feelings on their faces are pure people. It is not tiring to get along with such people, and there is no need for him to let go.
After getting rid of this psychological burden, Chu Xianming became obviously more talkative. He started chatting with several men in the Su family. His extensive knowledge and rich experience made the Su family members open their eyes wide and be stunned.
When Su Qingyun saw this scene, he covered his mouth and laughed happily.
It was already five o'clock. Chef Zhang Xinlan, Li Xiu Lian and Qin Ying helped out and started preparing the New Year's Eve dinner. Because the ingredients and seasonings had been prepared in advance, they moved very quickly. Zhang Xinlan kept waving the spatula in her hand, and plates of delicious dishes with the aroma of the wok were brought to the table.
Today's dishes are richer than those on New Year's Day. There are chicken, duck, fish and meat. It is the best in this era. When Zhang Xinlan was cooking, Wu Guixiang asked someone to close the door tightly.
Although today is New Year's Eve and they are having the New Year's Eve dinner, the food in her house is a little too good. If this gets out, the neighbors will be very picky and it will easily make them jealous. Although it won't be a big deal and they may just say a few words at most, Wu Guixiang doesn't want to hear those sour words.
Seeing that all the dishes were served, Wen Sisi's parents had not yet arrived. Li Xiulian frowned and said, "Congjun, go to the village entrance and see why your father-in-law and mother-in-law haven't arrived yet? Go and meet them."
"good."
Just as Su Congjun stood up, a cheerful voice came from behind him, "No need, we're here."
It was Wen Kaifu and his mother who arrived. His mother smiled gently and said apologetically, "I'm really sorry. We have so many guests at home that I'm only here now. I've kept you all waiting for so long."
Many workers go home to visit relatives and friends during the Spring Festival, so some of them choose to visit the Wen family on New Year's Eve.
"It's okay, I just made it in time for dinner." Li Xiu Lian smiled.
Wen Kaifu smiled cheerfully, "It's just a coincidence that we arrived just in time for dinner."
"That's right. Come, in-laws, mother-in-law, please sit down." Li Xiu Lian said hurriedly, pointing to the empty seats for the two of them.
They are two brand new wooden benches. There are many people celebrating the New Year in the Su family this year, and there are not enough benches at home. These are the benches that Wu Guixiang specially asked Su Aimin to buy from the town before the New Year.
"Okay, okay." Wen Kaifu and his mother sat down.
Seeing this table full of delicious food, the two were surprised. Such dishes and such living standards are rare even in the county.
It seems that their in-laws are really living a comfortable life. Mother Wen smiled. If the Su family is doing well, it means that her daughter will be living well too, so she is naturally happy.
"Uncle, aunt, this is my teacher. He is also here to celebrate the New Year with us, just like you two." Su Qingyun took the initiative to introduce Chu Xianming.
When Wen Kaifu and his mother heard about Chu Xianming's past identity, their eyes widened. My goodness, a university professor, such a person would celebrate the New Year with them. Wen Kaifu and his mother were immediately flattered.
"Pick up your chopsticks. We don't have so many etiquette here. Just feel free to do whatever you want." Wu Guixiang said when she saw no one picked up their chopsticks.
Su Congwu glanced at his grandmother. This was only happening today. If it were any other time, anyone who dared to pick up chopsticks in front of his grandmother would be scolded.
Everyone picked up their chopsticks. Faced with the delicious food, no one wanted to say a word and just wanted to stuff the food into their mouths. Even Chu Xianming, who didn't pay much attention to his appetite, couldn't help but eat more.
"Second aunt, your cooking skills are really amazing." Su Qingyun gave a thumbs up. In her later life, she had eaten in many private restaurants. The taste of some of them might be better than Zhang Xinlan's, but they were always less worldly than these. To Su Qingyun, those exquisitely presented dishes were not as good as the plate of stir-fried choy sum in front of her.
Zhang Xinlan looked at everyone wolfing down the food with pride. As expected, her cooking skills were the best in the entire Su family.
The meal took about an hour. Afterwards, the family began to stay up around the fire to celebrate the New Year. As usual, they gave the children New Year's money. Wu Guixiang repeated what she had said to Su Congjun and his wife on New Year's Day, and the young couple blushed again.
Zhang Xinlan took a sneak peek while no one was paying attention, her eyes sparkling. Sure enough, there was more than last time, a full eight yuan! She happily pocketed her lucky money.
Everything that needed to be said on New Year's Day has been said, and now everyone is chatting and waiting for the arrival of the New Year.
"Hey, Dad, didn't you buy firecrackers?" Su Qingyun suddenly asked his father.
Firecrackers were a rare commodity in rural areas in those days, and they were not cheap, so only her father could afford to buy them. As a result, he was scolded by her grandmother after he bought them, calling him a spendthrift and a waste of money. Her father had to explain that it was for the sake of festive occasion during the New Year, as many city people would set off firecrackers during the Spring Festival.
"Yes! How could I forget this?" Su Aimin slapped his head and said, "I'll get it out."
The firecrackers he bought were locked in a cabinet by Wu Guixiang on the grounds that they were dangerous items.
Su Aimin excitedly took out the firecrackers he had bought, which were several rolls in total. In addition to firecrackers, he also bought some things that children like to play with, such as firecrackers, poppers, sky rockets, etc.
Su Qingyun took a look and found that the total amount of money was really not cheap. No wonder she was scolded by her grandmother.
"Children can only play with these." Su Aimin handed the firecrackers and flower-shaped toys to Su Qingyun. These two items were the least lethal among the pile, and it was okay for children of any age to play with them.
But even if there were only these two things, Su Qingyun was very satisfied. In later cities, fireworks were basically banned, and it was rare to hear the lively crackling sound.
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