Shi Zhentang's call was not going smoothly. He knocked on the door and explained his purpose. He Ziqiang subconsciously shook his head: "No, no, no."
After three consecutive failures, people instinctively retreated into the house.
"What? You think I'm too proud to come and call you personally?" Shi Zhentang said with a gloomy face.
"No, Mr. Shi, how can I have the nerve to go to her house and eat the food she cooks when my wife treats Tian Yuzhu like that?" He Ziqiang felt embarrassed and uncomfortable. He had been wanting to talk to Shi Zhentang these days, but he didn't know how to start.
I didn't expect that he would come in person and ask me to go to his house for a gathering.
Shi Zhentang said without further ado: "Then you can decide for yourself. My wife says one thing for another, and I'm not afraid to tell you directly. If she doesn't welcome you in the slightest, I won't come. Anyway, let me put it this way, it's your choice whether to go or not!"
There is no way men would be so hesitant. After Shi Zhentang finished speaking, he turned and left.
He Ziqiang, who was in the station room, felt even more ashamed after hearing these words. He looked at the other person's wife's tolerance and then looked at his own spendthrift wife.
He hesitated for three seconds, then hurried out to follow: "Lao Shi, I'll go, wait for me."
That’s it, Shi Zhentang’s face was expressionless, but his thin lips curled slightly.
The feast began as soon as they both got home.
The women put all the dishes on the table, and Li Shengli was busy pouring wine and giving his sister-in-law and the children a bottle of soda each, without having to pour glasses.
In addition, seeing that there were too many dishes, Tian Yuzhu invited other children who had come to the gate to watch the fun to come in.
The result was a banquet with three square tables. The front table was for the men, the middle table was for the military wives, and the last table was all for the children. It was as lively and lively as the New Year.
Shi Zhentang raised his glass and said, "I don't know how to speak, but I'll just say this: I thank all the leaders for their trust and cultivation, and I thank all the sisters-in-law for taking care of my wife."
Tian Yuzhu said with a smile: "Also, thank you Fei'er for teaching me how to read, and thank you to all the children for playing with Dahu and Erhu."
"good."
“Okay, okay!”
The atmosphere became more lively after a few words of thanks. Da Hu and Er Hu were not her children, but because these two children were orphans of martyrs, she treated them as her own children.
This is the difference between people. He Ziqiang lowered his head in shame and drank a sip of wine silently.
Amidst everyone's applause, Feng Chun smiled a little uncomfortably: "..."
In her opinion, Tian Yuzhu was openly saying that she would not be a mother.
In fact, Wang Xiu Di and other military wives had the same idea as Tian Yuzhu.
Dahu and Erhu don't have a father, so the little guys may feel a little inferior. Also, because Feng Chun doesn't know how to behave, it's very important whether other children in the military region are willing to play with them.
Wang Xiudi stood up and cleared her throat. "I have something to say, too. I have to thank Yuzhu. Ever since she came to the military dependents' area, I feel like we military wives have become more united. She also taught us how to go up the mountain to pick perilla seeds, bracken, and Chinese toon. And now we're learning to make clothes from her. In a word, Yuzhu is a representative of the positive energy of women in our military area. With her, our lives are very fulfilling. Thank you, Yuzhu."
The military wives applauded happily.
Tian Yuzhu said with a smile: "Actually, it is the sisters-in-law who tolerate me. Thank you all sisters-in-law!"
"Alright, alright." Wen Jiangong pressed his hand. "A harmonious family brings prosperity. You, the military families, are united and supportive in the rear area. We soldiers in the army can work with peace of mind. This is a good thing, it's a good thing anyway. Let's drink."
"cheers."
Everyone started eating and was amazed by the dishes cooked by Tian Yuzhu.
The soldiers and their wives all came from different places across the country, but the dishes cooked by Tian Yuzhu were to everyone's liking. They were truly delicious and even the children enjoyed them with their mouths full of relish.
Ding Weiwei even started to flatter her: "Sister-in-law, can I come to your house for dinner again if I have the chance in the future?"
"Yes, there is absolutely no problem with this." When Tian Yuzhu spoke, she noticed the jade bracelet on Ye Qingqing's wrist beside her. It had a smoky gray background with a little green in the middle. The water content and color were not top-grade. It was at most medium-grade, an old jade material.
She hadn't seen Ye Qingqing wearing it some time ago, so why was she suddenly wearing a bracelet?
But this cool and clear color suits her.
Ding Weiwei heard her agree and looked at Li Shengli with satisfaction. See, I can come and have a meal too!
Li Shengli quickly avoided her gaze and poured wine for the leaders: "Drink, drink."
There were more leaders sitting before him, and Sun Youcai felt even more restrained. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuejin called out his name directly: "Youcai, in two months, bring your children from your hometown to the army. Then you can send them to the children's school so you can take care of them and the family won't have to be separated."
Wen Jiangong also said, "Yes, children are the future of the country, so take them in and raise them well."
"Yes." Sun Youcai quickly raised his glass and said, "Dear leaders, I offer a toast to you."
Zhao Cui, who was sitting at the table with the military wives, looked at Wang Xiudi and Liu Xiaohui gratefully: "Sister-in-law, thank you."
"What are you thanking me for? You should have had a spot anyway." Wang Xiu Di pushed her hand away.
When talking about children's schools, He Ziqiang would definitely think of the issue of teachers.
He knew that it was impossible for Huang Xuehua to come back to be a teacher, but he felt sad that even his own child could not go to school.
He accepted everything that was offered and drank several cups in a row. He felt a little drunk and his face was red, which made him look uncomfortable.
Everyone understood that he was feeling unhappy, but since it was a happy banquet, they decided not to mention his family affairs for the time being.
Wen Jiangong will talk to him later.
Shi Zhentang was entertaining the men, while Tian Yuzhu asked the military wives to pick up the food and eat quickly.
She picked up the candies for the children herself, and those who had eaten in advance went to play with Xiao Hei. She gave each of them a few candies.
In the end, the military wives and children had all finished eating, and only the soldiers' table was still drinking.
Wang Xiu Di and the others heated up the dishes and then sat aside to chat.
As we chatted, we naturally turned to the topic of clothes.
Tian Yuzhu had originally planned to send the clothes she made for Chengcheng and Doudou back home, but now that they were going back themselves, there was naturally no need to send them.
Wang Xiudi said, "Doctor Ye, when you go to the provincial capital tomorrow, buy some fabric and have Yuzhu make Fei'er a dress. I tell you, the clothes she makes are even more beautiful than the ready-made clothes sold in department stores these days."
"Okay, Yuzhu, I'll leave this to you first!" Ye Qingqing knew that she could make clothes, but had never seen the finished product.
"No problem, as long as you trust my craftsmanship."
As soon as Tian Yuzhu finished speaking, she was forced to go into the house and show off the finished clothes at the urging of the military wives.
One is Chengcheng's white shirt, simple and elegant, with a small navy fake tie; the other is Doudou's floral shirt, with a ruffled collar and cuffs that are delicate and playful.
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