Chapter 199 New Year's Eve Dinner
New Year’s Eve!
New Year is here, let’s celebrate the New Year.
Anjia Village was immersed in a festive atmosphere, and Anran's home was even more lively.
The families of An Guoxing and An Guoyao came to An Ran's house, preparing to celebrate the New Year together. Li Xia and Zhang Chunfeng were in high spirits and were preparing the reunion dinner quickly.
They never imagined that their family would face such a situation. I originally thought that my life would be spent working hard to earn some hard-earned money, and then it would just pass by like that.
Now everything is going smoothly at home, and there is a little more light in the eyes of the sisters-in-law.
"Hey, where's Jing girl?"
Li Xia looked around the yard. The three Yanan brothers and An Ning were making dumplings, and An Ran was obediently guarding under the stove, in charge of making fire. But there was no sight of An Jing.
"Of course, have you seen Jing girl?"
Anran raised her head, her face red from the flames in the stove.
"No, Second Aunt. Sister Jingjing hasn't come to my house today."
"Oh, this lazy girl. She's probably hiding at home and being lazy. I'll go back and call her over."
Li Xia wiped her hands on her apron and was about to go out to call for help.
"Hey...Second sister-in-law."
Zhang Chunfeng stopped Li Xia and pressed her down on a stool.
"Look, there are so many people working here. Let Jing go play. We can call her when it's time to eat."
"Yes, sister-in-law. We can't expect the child to work. Leave her alone and let her play."
Lin Qingwan was rolling the dumpling wrappers quickly with a smile on her face.
"Look, you guys are spoiling her. I've noticed that this girl has been acting weird lately. She just keeps looking at her phone and giggling. She won't tell me anything when I ask her."
"Haha, Second Aunt. I wonder if Sister Jingjing is in love."
Although An Ran was sitting under the stove, she pricked up her ears to listen to the adults talking in the yard. Hearing Li Xia's complaints about An Jing, I couldn't help but make a joke.
When Li Xia heard An Ran's joke, she couldn't help but laugh.
"Hahahaha, Ranran, I really hope she can find a good family to marry soon. She stays at home all day and is so lazy."
Although she said words of disdain, there was a doting smile on her face.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is already evening. There are two large tables in the peaceful courtyard, making it look particularly lively.
As the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen, delicious dishes were served on the table.
The first thing that caught my eye was the bright red braised lion's head, the meat was tender and juicy;
Next up is the fragrant braised rabbit meat; the braised prawns, with crispy shells and delicious meat; the garlic-flavored spareribs exude an alluring aroma that makes you salivate;
The Dongpo pork elbow is fatty but not greasy and melts in your mouth; the steamed mandarin fish is extremely tender and retains the original flavor of the fish; the stir-fried lily is refreshing and delicious, giving people a fresh feeling; and the last dish is a pheasant soup with a rich flavor that is intoxicating.
The whole yard was filled with the tempting aroma of food, which was irresistible.
"Wow, today is such a feast, there are so many delicious foods, my mouth is watering!"
"Wow wow wow... today is so rich and fragrant."
"Great, all my favorites."
"That's true. Who wouldn't like to eat this table full of delicious fish and meat?"
"I can't wait. When will dinner be served?"
A few little kids were howling like ghosts and giving the adults a headache. An Feiwan took out a large bundle of firecrackers from the room and said to An Ning and the other three.
"You guys go set off the firecrackers at the door. Dinner will be served soon."
"Wow..." Four people rushed forward and ran towards the door carrying firecrackers.
"Hey hey hey..., wait a moment." An Ran hurriedly stepped forward to stop them.
"Sister, why are you stopping us?" An Ning could no longer wait.
"Sister Jingjing hasn't come yet."
"Oh, I asked her to go. What kind of day is it today? She is still hiding at home and asking others to invite her."
Yanan complained, put down the firecrackers and ran home.
As soon as he ran to the gate of the yard, he bumped into An Jing who was coming towards him.
"Ouch."
Yanan covered his nose and looked at his sister with tears in his eyes. He rolled his eyes at her unhappily and spoke in a muffled voice.
"You know, today is Chinese New Year, and we need to be treated to a meal."
An Jing was half a head shorter than Yanan, and her forehead just hit Yanan's nose, so she didn't feel any pain.
"I'm here now, aren't I? Who asked you to treat me? You're just being too self-indulgent."
Her face was flushed and her eyes were shining brightly, looking like a young girl in love.
Yanan was so angry that he fell backwards. He rubbed his red nose and could only blame himself for his bad luck.
He didn't dare to confront his sister. Thinking about his father's shadowless kick and his mother's mountain-splitting palm, he decided to just go and set off the firecrackers obediently.
Anran looked at Anjing's expression in surprise and muttered to herself in her heart, Sister Jingjing must be in love. Besides, I just came back from a date.
"You silly girl, you still remember to come here. We have been busy all afternoon, just come and eat the ready-made food. After dinner, I will let you wash the dishes."
When Li Xia saw her daughter just arrived, she was immediately furious.
"Mother."
An Jing smiled and rocked Li Xia's arm.
"I have something else to do later. I'll wash it next time."
When she thought of that handsome young man, her heart began to beat like a deer. If it wasn't for the reunion dinner today, she wouldn't have been willing to let him wait for her there.
"no."
Li Xia put on a stern face and ignored An Jing's coquettish behavior. This girl is becoming more and more outrageous. The family is having a reunion dinner, but she is still playing and only comes here now.
If she were at home, it would be fine if she was spoiled a little. Now that the whole family is here, even if no one else minds, she will still feel bad about it.
"snort."
An Jing pouted angrily. Thinking of her lover who was still waiting for her there, she felt as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
"Second Aunt, we can wash the dishes ourselves in a while. It's not a lot of work, so we don't need Sister Jingjing's help."
Hearing An Ran's words, An Jing cheered and jumped happily while hugging An Ran.
"Ranran, thank you. You are so kind. This time I really wasn't lazy. I was really busy. Next time, just give me any work."
Li Xia looked at her daughter and couldn't help but give her a blank look.
"Look at you. Ranran is my younger sister. She is much more sensible than you."
An Jing stuck out her tongue at her mother and said with a smile.
"No matter how good Ranran is, she is not your daughter, but she is my sister. Hahaha..."
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