Chapter 869 (Page 1/2)
After Xu Xiaomin went out, she first went to the bustling vegetable market, carefully selected some fresh vegetables and meat, and then walked to the machinery factory carrying a full basket of vegetables.
After walking for half an hour, she finally arrived at the gate of the machinery factory. She told the guard that she was looking for her husband. The guard recognized her and let her in.
At this time, Zhang Bing was busy in the workshop.
Suddenly, a colleague patted him on the shoulder and motioned him to look outside the door. He saw that colleague was leading Xu Xiaomin towards him.
Zhang Bing quickly put down his tools and walked over to her: "Xiao Min, why are you here?"
Xu Xiaomin smiled and replied, "I came to see you and wanted to ask if you would be going home this Sunday."
Zhang Bing nodded and replied, "Yes, I'll go back on Sunday."
Then, Xu Xiaomin gently took Zhang Bing's hand and walked to a quieter corner.
She carefully placed the basket on the ground, bent down and began to take things out.
First, she took out a box of beautifully packaged snacks, and then she took out a bag of big red apples and four golden and crispy fried dough sticks.
Finally, she took out a bag of chicken intestines and chicken heads that smelled slightly fishy.
Xu Xiaomin pointed at the food and introduced them one by one: "This box of snacks and these four fried dough sticks were kindly given to me by the hostess. Eat these fried dough sticks while they are hot at noon!"
As for these snacks and apples, you can take them home for your children to taste.
As for the chicken intestines and head, they were unwanted, so I thought I'd bring them back for you so I can fry them up as a side dish for lunch."
In fact, these apples were accumulated slowly by Xu Xiaomin when she worked for the Huo family.
On weekdays, Mr. Huo and the children would often give her some apples to eat, but she was always reluctant to enjoy them herself, and instead secretly kept them all.
Zhang Bing had a simple and honest smile on his face, with his mouth wide open, and said, "Haha, our Xiao Min finally understands my thoughts. She even remembered that I like to eat chicken heads and chicken butts."
Hearing this, Xiao Min smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes, and responded: "Brother Bing, this New Year, why don't we kill another chicken at home?
I learned a delicious dish while working at the Huo family. I'm sure you and the kids will like it."
Zhang Bing became interested upon hearing this and asked curiously, "Oh? What kind of dish is so amazing?"
Xiao Min excitedly gestured with her hands and described it: "It's fried chicken! When the fried chicken is done, the skin is golden and crispy, and it makes a crunchy sound when you bite into it.
The chicken inside is so juicy and tender, and the texture is incredibly smooth. Not only do children love it, but even adults are full of praise after trying it!
Besides, this fried chicken is much more delicious than the fried meatballs my mom makes. People like Dongdong will definitely not be able to stop eating it."
Zhang Bing nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "Okay, in that case, let's kill one more chicken this year.
Next year, I'll have my mom grow more vegetables and raise a few more chickens. We have quite a few people in our family, and if each person can raise two chickens, that would add up to more than a dozen."
Xu Xiaomin responded, "Yeah, that's settled then! If there's nothing else, I'll go back first. When I have some free time to rest, I'll come find you and stay in your dormitory."
Seeing Xiao Min turning around and preparing to leave, Zhang Bing suddenly asked, "Xiao Min, how do the Huo family treat you? Is it easy to get along with them?"
Xu Xiaomin stopped, turned around, and replied with a happy smile on her face: "Brother Bing, don't worry, the Huo family treats me very well! I usually eat with them.
"The food at the Huo family is really good, with fish and meat for every meal. Sometimes I think if I keep working there, I might gain dozens of pounds in a few years!"
Zhang Bing took a deep breath and continued, "If that's the case, then we have to work harder and harder! If we can persevere for another two or three years, we can bring our children to the city to go to school.
By then, we can rent two rooms in that slum." His eyes sparkled with longing for a better life in the future.
Xu Xiaomin suddenly sighed, "Hey, Brother Bing, do you know? The mistress of the Huo family is really amazing!
She is three years younger than me, but she looks more than ten years younger than me!
Not only does she have an enviable tall figure, her breasts are bigger than the rim of a bowl, and her face is so beautiful, she is simply as beautiful as a fairy!
Not only will you men be moved when you see it, even we women will love it!
"Hey, brother Bing, tell me, we are all human beings, how come others are so good-looking and live such a rich life?" After saying this, Xu Xiaomin couldn't help but sigh softly, with a hint of envy and helplessness in his eyes.
Hearing this, Zhang Bing smiled and said comfortingly, "Alright, alright, don't overthink it! There's always the saying 'same person, different fate' in this world!"
But it doesn't matter, as long as we work hard, our future life will definitely not be too bad. By the way, when you are free, why don't I pick you up?"
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Xu Xiaomin shook her head and answered firmly, "No need, Brother Bing, I can walk this distance by myself. It only took me half an hour. It usually takes me more than 40 minutes to walk back to my parents' home.
I'm leaving now, I'll take a break next Sunday and come see you again."
"Okay, I'll go back this week and bring some local specialties from my hometown. You can give some to the Huo family."
Xu Xiaomin nodded and said, "The Huo family has many children. Bring some dried sweet potatoes from home."
"knew."
Xu Xiaomin smiled and chatted with her husband for a while, then picked up the basket full of fresh vegetables and slowly returned along the way she came. It was not yet ten o'clock when she stepped into the Huo family's gate.
Xu Xiaomin gently placed the basket of vegetables on the ground and continued working without stopping for a moment.
At this time, the yard seemed a little quiet. Lin Man was not at home. The children had gone to school, so she went to the store early to set up a stall and sell some long shirts and trousers.
Huo Qingci stayed at home, busy calling his friends one by one, asking them to help recruit employees.
As for Huo Li, he was quite free at the moment. He sat leisurely at the antique stone table in the yard, holding a cup of steaming hot tea in his hand and taking a sip occasionally.
Then he teased the brightly colored little parrot in the cage with great interest, and the little guy made clear and pleasant calls from time to time.
Just as Huo Li was immersed in this leisure and comfort, he caught a glimpse of Xu Xiaomin sweeping up fallen leaves.
So he quickly said, "Xiao Xu, you have to cook more rice for lunch today! My little grandson who is in school will come over to visit his older brother later."
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaomin immediately responded, "Okay, old man, no problem! Do you need to prepare another dish?"
Huo Li thought for a moment and replied, "Well...you can make your own arrangements based on the actual situation. But, why not cook a few salted duck eggs for lunch? Everyone likes them."
Xu Xiaomin nodded obediently, indicating that she understood. "Yes, I'll remember that. After I finish sweeping the floor, I'll go wash the clothes that you and the children have taken off."
Huo Li smiled with satisfaction, "Okay, thank you for your hard work!"
No matter how much Lin Man sold, she would close her stall on time at 11:30, and she would keep the unsold goods in her own shop.
I was riding my tricycle to go home for dinner when I saw a newly opened braised food shop on the road. I stopped the tricycle and went to the shop to weigh out two kilograms of braised meat, two pig ears, four pig tails, and two pig trotters to take back and make snacks for my grandfather.
The rice wine she steamed before going to Hai City has started to produce. Her grandfather went to get some to drink yesterday. Lin Man thought it tasted good and the sweetness was moderate.
As soon as Lin Man returned home, she took the braised meat back to the kitchen and heated it up, then cut a pig ear and two pig tails and started to make a cold dish.
The two pig's trotters, the remaining one pig's ear and the two pig's tails were eaten in the evening.
When she came out of the kitchen with the dishes, Huo Qinghuan carefully carried malted milk, canned food and fresh fruits and slowly walked into the hall.
As soon as he stepped into the hall, he hurriedly placed the items in his hands gently on the antique coffee table.
Then he walked briskly to the sofa and sat down quickly.
As soon as he sat down, he looked at Huo Qingci, who was sitting next to him, with concern on his face and asked, "Brother, you are finally back. I think you are okay now, right?"
Huo Qingci shook his head slightly. "Basically, I'm fine now. It's just that my leg is temporarily unable to move."
Just then, there was a sound of crisp footsteps, and Lin Man came over with a plate of delicious braised dishes in each hand.
She placed the braised dishes steadily on the dining table, then greeted them warmly, "Qinghuan is here, it's time to eat!"
Huo Qinghuan called out "sister-in-law" and then looked at his eldest brother beside him, "Brother, how about I help you to sit at the table?"
However, Huo Qingci simply waved his hand gently, "Don't bother, Qinghuan, I have a cane here, I can do it myself, you can take a seat first!"
Seeing this, Huo Qinghuan nodded and turned to walk towards the dining table.
When he saw the table full of delicious dishes, his eyes widened and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, what's so special about today? There are so many delicious dishes!"
Huo Li, who was sitting in the main seat, patiently explained, "Grandpa knew you were coming, so I specifically asked Xiao Xuanyi to buy some good food.
Who would have thought that when Xiao Man returned home at noon, she actually brought back so many cooked meals."
After hearing this, Huo Qinghuan couldn't help but grin, revealing a row of white and neat teeth, and said happily:
"Oh, lately, all I've been eating at school every day is either dried tofu and bean sprouts and cabbage. My mouth is almost dry.
I didn’t expect that when I came to my eldest brother’s house today, my grandfather and sister-in-law would prepare such a sumptuous meal for me! I am in for a treat today!
Huo Qingci walked over slowly with a cane and said jokingly, "Then you should eat two more bowls of rice later to make up for what you need."
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