Chapter 77 Chicken Soup


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Chapter 77 Chicken Soup

Xiangbei moved the coal stove from the kitchen to the yard, and placed a clay pot half filled with chicken soup on the coal stove.

Cover the air inlet, and let the coal stove burn slowly, cooking the pot of chicken soup into a fragrant aroma.

When this can of chicken soup was in the kitchen, the aroma filled the professor's building. Now that it has moved to the yard, the fragrance is spreading everywhere as if it has grown legs.

Grandma Wang who lived next door had been able to hold back at first, but the aroma of the chicken soup was in the yard opposite and went straight into her nose. Grandma Wang shook off her daughter-in-law who was trying to stop her, walked to the gate of Tao Shouxin's yard, raised her voice and spoke with a smile.

"Teacher Tao, Teacher Tao, where did your family get this free-range chicken? Why is the stew so delicious?"

Tao Shouxin glanced at Xiangbei and smiled like a child. He lowered his voice and said, "Grandma Wang is a very nice person. She once fried meatballs for me."

Tao Nanfeng helped his father tie his apron and stuffed a bowl into his hand: "Then you can give her a bowl of chicken soup."

Tao Shouxin walked out of the house with a bowl in his left hand and a spoon in his right hand: "Hello, Auntie Wang, this is the high mountain chicken sent by Nanfeng's colleague. It tastes good. Please take some and try it."

After saying this, he opened the lid of the earthenware jar, filled it with a bowl of chicken soup and a few pieces of chicken, and handed it to Grandma Wang.

Tao Shouxin was a stubborn person who did not know how to be roundabout. In addition, he was not good at cooking, had a strong academic flavor and lacked worldly knowledge, so he was not very popular in the professorial building.

The last time Tao Nanfeng exchanged items with his neighbors was when he brought back tea oil. The tea oil is so fragrant that neighbors come to ask for it, which brings the neighbors closer together.

This time, Tao Shouxin personally delivered the chicken soup, which made Grandma Wang very happy.

"Teacher Tao, this is the first time I see you wearing an apron and serving soup. It's really rare. Thank you very much. I'm really craving for your chicken soup."

Grandma Wang brought back a bowl of chicken soup, put it on the dining table and began to scold her daughter-in-law.

"I think Mr. Tao is a good person. Don't keep saying behind his back that he doesn't know how to run a household. It's not his fault that he married an unvirtuous wife. He was bullied just because he was too honest."

Ouyang Cheng drank two mouthfuls of chicken soup, and his eyes lit up: "Professor Tao can actually make soup? Usually I see him and Nan Feng just messing around in the cafeteria, they don't look like people who know how to live. I didn't expect the chicken soup to be so delicious, this is really the sun rising from the west."

Grandma Wang said, "It's not easy for him, a grown man with a daughter. If it weren't for Feng Chun'e's mischief, how could a professor live like that? In the future, please take care of him. Neighbors, we'll see each other sooner or later."

Ouyang Cheng nodded: "Yes, yes, I'll listen to mom from now on. If our family makes anything delicious, send some over."

When I leaned out, I saw Tao Shouxin, wearing an apron, scooping chicken soup in the yard and distributing it to the neighbors who came when they smelled the fragrance. The more he watched, the more interesting it became; Ouyang Cheng laughed quietly in the room.

"You know what, Professor Tao looks much more down-to-earth with an apron on. I used to think he was a gentleman, but he looked so cold that I didn't dare to talk to him. I never thought that a gentleman would also be in the kitchen, haha!"

The university campus is a place that is appreciated by both the elite and the masses. There are both academic pursuits and the elegance of romance, as well as the mundane affairs of life, such as food, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea.

Previously, Tao Shouxin was a bit aloof and not very sociable, and all his social interactions were handled by Feng Chun'e. As a result, everyone spoke well of Feng Chun'e and Feng You, and secretly criticized Tao Shouxin and his daughter for being arrogant and rude.

A bowl of chicken soup instantly broke Tao Shouxin's cold image, and everyone chatted with him with a smile.

"Professor Tao, this chicken soup is delicious and fragrant, it's really good!"

"I'm returning the bowl to you. I put some homemade kimchi in it, so don't mind."

"After living together for so many years, this is the first time I get to drink the chicken soup sent by Professor Tao. This is really rare, haha!"

Although it was cold outside, Tao Shouxin was so busy that sweat appeared on his forehead. Soon, the clay pot of chicken soup was empty.

Tao Nanfeng placed bowl after bowl of pickles, kimchi, stir-fried vegetables and steamed buns sent by the neighbors on the dining table, smiling so much that his eyes curved into a crescent moon.

"This is the first time I know that sending food to each other is popular in the professorial building."

Xiangbei looked at these two happy father and daughter who were as happy as children, and felt both pity and joy in his heart.

The pity is that both the father and daughter are not good at dealing with interpersonal relationships, but in fact they long for attention from others. I was so happy just for a bowl of chicken soup and some reward.

The good news is that both father and daughter are kind and simple people. I just need to build a bridge and they will find a way to interact with others.

Seeing that the chicken soup was almost gone, Xiangbei helped carry the clay pot back home.

When Xiangbei's tall figure appeared in the neighbors' field of vision, it immediately attracted everyone's attention and they asked Tao Shouxin, "Who is this young man?"

Tao Shouxin thought for a moment, and finally gave an honest answer: "This is my daughter Nanfeng's boyfriend, Xiangbei."

The professor area was in an uproar over this.

"Oh my, Nanfeng has found a partner? Time flies."

"The young man looks very energetic, not bad."

"It's so cold, you're only wearing a jacket. You can tell you're in good health."

"Professor Tao, when can we eat your wedding candy?"

Hearing the last sentence, Tao Shouxin coughed and said, "Thank you for your concern. My Nanfeng is young and still studying. She is not in a hurry to get married."

After finally getting the neighbors out of the yard, Tao Shouxin felt very tired. He pounded his waist and said, "Forget it, let's keep a low profile in the future. Entertaining these people is more tiring than attending two classes."

Tao Nanfeng was a little scared when he saw so many people, so he didn't go out of the house. He lay by the window and smiled.

"Dad, just now you said that our house is not lively enough. Now you listened to Xiangbei and set up a stove in the yard to serve soup. Everyone is happy to come. Why do you think socializing is too tiring?"

Tao Shouxin then came back to his senses. Yes, he had said before that sharing happiness with others is worse than enjoying it alone. After following Xiangbei's suggestion, we stood in the yard to engage in neighborly friendship activities. Everyone came to ask for chicken soup and gave food in return. Isn't this just asking for good will?

Since you have obtained what you sought, you cannot say that socializing is tiring.

He turned his head to look at his daughter and said with a stern face: "You kid! You have also learned to talk back..."

Xiangbei is now gradually getting familiar with Tao Shouxin and knows that he is just a paper tiger. He looks fierce, but he is actually very kind and soft-hearted. When he sees him scolding Tao Nanfeng, he wants to smooth things over.

"Professor Tao..."

Upon hearing this title, Tao Shouxin became unhappy: "I have introduced you to my colleagues as my daughter's boyfriend, why are you still calling me Professor Tao?"

Just when Tao Shouxin introduced Xiangbei, Xiangbei was carrying a clay pot into the kitchen and completely missed his introduction.

When Xiangbei heard this, he knew that this meant that Tao Shouxin officially accepted him and regarded him as a family member. He was immediately overjoyed. He stood up suddenly and saluted with a standard military salute: "Thank you, Uncle Tao, I will definitely take good care of Nanfeng!"

Tao Shouxin nodded, raised his hand and patted his shoulder: "Nanfeng is a good boy, you..."

What do you want? Tao Shouxin suddenly felt a lump in his throat and was unable to speak. What’s the point of saying nice things? Ultimately it depends on what he does.

Love is not just a simple expression or a few promises, but love, care, respect and support from the heart.

Xiangbei knew what Tao Shouxin was thinking, and said solemnly, "Don't worry, Uncle Tao. Although Nanfeng and I are now separated, our hearts are always together. I respect her choice, support her to continue her studies, and am willing to help her with housework and chores. Maybe I can't be a knowledgeable guide like you, but I will work hard to be Tao Nanfeng's most stable support."

Tao Shouxin's heart was filled with emotions as he listened. He was so moved that his eyes became sore.

The Xiangbei in front of him may not be the best, but he is the most suitable one for Tao Nanfeng.

Everything Tao Nanfeng said in the letter was the truest voice of her heart.

Tao Nanfeng may not be able to become a good wife, nor a woman who conforms to the mainstream values ​​of today's society. She is not good at housework and does not like dealing with interpersonal relationships.

In Chinese families influenced by the farming culture, men are the breadwinners and women are the homemakers. Men earn money to support the family and are busy with their careers, while women take care of the housework and raise children.

But Tao Nanfeng couldn't adapt to this family model.

Asking her to take care of housework and do things she is not good at will be painful and will distract her from fully devoting herself to her career; asking her to marry a chauvinistic man who does not understand what she is pursuing will make her feel aggrieved.

Therefore, facing north is very suitable for Tao Nanfeng.

Such a strong man in the army was willing to give up his career and unconditionally support Tao Nanfeng's career and build a rear base for her.

In this patriarchal society, Xiang Bei's ideas are really very advanced. In Tao Shouxin's view, they are full of a strong spirit of dedication.

Tao Shouxin's eyes were slightly red. He patted Xiangbei's shoulder and murmured, "Okay, okay, okay!"

Yes, very good.

He also knew to use the opportunity of delivering chicken soup to suggest that he build good relationships with his neighbors, which shows that he has strong interpersonal skills.

Tao Shouxin finally felt relieved now.

It was getting dark. After the three of them finished their meal and cleaned up, they sat in the living room with the lights on and chatted.

Tao Shouxin asked Xiangbei: "Do you have any plans to improve the farm's infrastructure?"

Xiangbei nodded and said, "There is such a plan. Previously, the headquarters relied on diesel generators for power generation, and the other youth camps and staff dormitories were not connected to electricity. I have already applied to the power supply company, but it is time-consuming and labor-intensive to build power lines on the mountain, and I don't know when it can be completed. Water is easy to deal with. We are preparing to build a water plant to draw mountain spring water for drinking water."

Tao Nanfeng's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Luohan Spring?"

Xiangbei looked at her deeply and said, "It's not impossible." Luohanquan is located in a high mountain and a long way away, and the water storage capacity is small, but since Tao Nanfeng likes it, let's build a special water trough to supply the dormitory to be built in the future.

Tao Shouxin smiled and said, "Once the road is open, everything will be fine. Electric poles can be placed along the road, and water supply and drainage pipes and telephone lines can be laid under the road surface."

Tao Nanfeng exclaimed, "Yes, there are also telephone lines. They must be laid so that communication will be much more convenient. Xiangbei, remember to go to the post office to apply for a postal outlet on our farm."

Xiangbei and Tao Nanfeng met eyes, and both thought of the difficult past on the farm.

"Ding-ling-ling..."

Just as they were feeling affectionate, the sound of a bicycle bell was heard outside the door.

"Tao Shouxin, is Tao Shouxin here? There's an urgent telegram for you!"

When Tao Shouxin heard this, he stood up hurriedly and sent an urgent telegram! Where are you from?

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