Chapter 330: Joking
"It's almost done. It's hot now, so we can move in. All we have left are some thick autumn and winter clothes and quilts. We've been too tired these past few days. I'll slowly pack them up in a few days. There's no rush to use them."
Cao smiled and said, "There is a big gap in the water tank in the backyard. The old tank was a bit small after all, and it was troublesome to fetch water back and forth. Your uncle should go and see the one selling water tanks to see when he can deliver a new one."
"Qiuyue doesn't come to town often. When she first arrived, she saw everything new. So I asked her to go with your uncle. She bought some vegetables when she came back. You can stay here for lunch."
"Yes." Liu also nodded, "But I haven't seen Miss Ning for a while. No matter what, we have to have lunch and have a good chat."
Liu really hadn't seen Zhuang Qingning for a while. She held Zhuang Qingning's hand warmly and refused to let go, mumbling, "I haven't seen you for a while, and I feel that Miss Ning has grown taller."
"But you've lost weight again. It must be because you've been so busy that you didn't even eat properly. I'll give you a fish at noon to replenish your body."
"If you don't have time to cook on weekdays, just come here to eat. We'll live here in the future, and we can take care of each other. Although I can't work anymore, I can still cook good meals. I think you will like them."
"Thank you, auntie. I won't be polite in the future. Even if you are annoyed and want to chase me away, you can't." Zhuang Qingning made a face and laughed.
"How can I chase him away? I can't even invite him here." Cao replied with a smile.
Thinking about the business of the shop in front, Cao did not stay in the backyard for long, but went to the front to take care of things with Zhang Qiuying. Liu and Zhuang Qingning talked in the backyard for a long time. Zhang Xiangrong and Zhang Qiuyue came back, carrying a slaughtered chicken and a large fish in their hands.
"This chicken looks quite fat. Pair it with dried black fungus, green peppers, etc. and make it into fried chicken. The fish can be stewed with tofu to make tofu fish. It's delicious with both the soup and the meat."
Liu suggested, "Let's mix some mixed cold dishes, stir-fry some lotus root cubes, and steam some rice. What do you think, little Ning?"
"I like whatever my aunt cooks." Zhuang Qingning said with a smile.
"Okay, let's do it this way." Liu smiled and went to find an apron and tied it on.
"Mom, stop working. I'll cook." Cao said hastily, calling Zhang Xiangrong, "You and Qiuyue go to the front to look after the shops. I'll go cook."
"Okay." Zhang Xiangrong walked forward after hearing that.
Cao went to take Liu's apron.
"No, no, no, if you guys would cook it on normal days, you can do it, but don't compete with me today. I have to cook a good meal for Miss Ning no matter what." Liu said, and went to the kitchen. Even Cao, who wanted to help, was chased out.
"I really can't beat my mother." Cao came out of the kitchen and spread her hands helplessly.
"Since Auntie wants to do it, let her do it. This way she will be happier. A good mood is more effective than taking a break. It can help you live longer." Zhuang Qingning smiled and said, "If you try to stop her, she will be unhappy and sulky."
"Yes, now I try to follow mother's wishes." Cao also laughed, but suddenly patted her forehead, "Look at me, I am only thinking about moving today. The guy I mentioned last time who wanted to open a shop in the county to sell preserved eggs came twice later. I did as you said and made an appointment with him for the day after tomorrow."
"Should we talk about it in the shop, or should we let him go directly to our house? Does he need to visit the workshop or something?" Cao asked.
This was a business negotiation with someone else, and the other party had come several times, which showed a lot of sincerity. Zhuang Qingning felt that she had to show the right attitude and let him take a look at the preserved egg workshop. She would then confirm the situation of the other party's shop. If the profit distribution could be negotiated properly, the matter would be almost settled.
Zhuang Qingning thought for a moment and said, "If that doesn't work, then we can just go to the workshop and take a look, and let them see if they want to do this business."
Otherwise it would seem like we are being mysterious and not revealing any details about ourselves as a supplier, which is also somewhat inappropriate.
"Okay, then I'll send someone to deliver a message, and I'll come directly to find you when the time comes." Cao nodded.
After talking for a while and helping Liu from time to time, lunch was soon ready.
The slightly spicy farm-style stir-fried chicken was cooked to a sizzling aroma, the white carp stewed with tofu, and the soft and delicious white rice. With Liu's enthusiasm in picking up dishes and constantly urging him to eat, Zhuang Qingning ate half a bowl more than usual.
When he was holding on and going back with Zhuang Sifu, he was burping.
"Sister Ning, what did you eat? Why are you so full?" Zhuang Sifu asked jokingly after seeing Zhuang Qingning burp several times.
Zhuang Qingning really didn't want to tell this somewhat sad story, so he just winked and said, "Brother Sifu, didn't you go fishing these days?"
"I've been busy in the fields these days. I haven't been there for two days?" Zhuang Sifu didn't react and answered honestly, "But do you want to eat fish? If you want to eat, I'll put up the trap in the evening and send it home if I catch any."
"Don't send it home. I'm afraid I don't have time to make it. Why not send it to Aunt Wen's house? Aunt Wen's sweet and sour fish is quite delicious."
As soon as Zhuang Qingning finished speaking, Zhuang Sifu immediately understood what she meant and his face turned red.
This doesn't mean that she wants to eat fish, but that Zhou Daya wants to eat fish. It doesn't mean that Uncle Wen cooks fish well, but that Zhou Daya is good at cooking sweet and sour fish.
This was clearly a joke, as he was sending fish to Aunt Wen under the pretext of sending fish, but was actually sending fish to Zhou Daya.
"Sister Ning, you..." Zhuang Sifu, who was made fun of, said hurriedly, "Please don't tell anyone else."
"I know." Zhuang Qingning responded with a smile, "I promise that when others know about this, it will definitely not be from me."
Zhuang Qingning is naturally safe and Zhuang Sifu can be trusted.
It was just that Zhuang Qingning suddenly brought up this matter, and it was as if a stone was thrown into his originally calm heart. The ripples that were created made him feel uneasy.
He showed no sign of it on his face, just cracked the whip and continued on his way.
Zhuang Qingning saw it clearly, but he didn't say anything. He just smiled again and again.
When he went home in the evening, Mrs. He sent over some vegetable steamed buns and some cold dishes to eat. After a busy day, Zhuang Qingning went to bed early.
The next day, I got up early, prepared breakfast, and cleaned up.
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