"Sister-in-law, Wu Chen, they're both home."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua came over. She didn't need to go sell steamed buns, so she thought she could come early to help with the cooking.
"Sister-in-law Xiuhua is here. Sit down and have some tea."
Wu Chen was drinking tea and reading a book in the courtyard.
"I'm here to help my younger brother and sister-in-law. There are so many people eating today, and you've gone to so much trouble to pay for it."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua, thinking about the delicious food that would be served today, stopped experiencing morning sickness.
"No, I used to always eat at your house. You're pregnant now, I don't need your help. Leng Feng is here."
Wu Chen knew, of course, how precious the child in Xiuhua's belly was, a child she had longed for for many years.
"Really? Leng Feng is a pretty good worker."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua stood at the kitchen doorway, watching the cold wind as she chopped meat.
"Sister-in-law Xiuhua, please sit and have some snacks. Don't come in, or there will be a smell of cooking oil."
As Wei Yuyan spoke, she continued chopping vegetables. There was a lot of food to cook today, so she needed to prepare it early.
"Wu Chen, long time no see. How are you? I heard you injured your leg."
Li Cai and his wife also came.
"Brother Licai, Sister-in-law Zhang, please sit down. Your leg is fine now. It will be fully recovered after a month or two of rest."
Wu Chen was happy to see everyone arrive; he liked the lively atmosphere.
"Yu Yan, let me help you."
After greeting Wu Chen, Zhang Dasao went to the kitchen to help.
"Actually, it's nothing much, sister-in-law."
Wei Yuyan saw that it was almost time to cook the pig's trotters. The pig's trotters taste best when they are cooked until they are very soft.
"I'll help start the fire."
Sister-in-law Zhang squatted down and started a fire.
Today, Wei Yuyan prepared a large quantity and a wide variety of dishes.
Spinach and egg soup, minced meat and peas, stir-fried carrots and eggs, steamed pork ribs, braised pig's trotters, and fried meatballs.
"Cold Wind, hurry up and pick up the kids, the last dish is almost ready to be served."
Wei Yuyan urged, "It's cold now, it'll be faster to pick you up by carriage."
"yes".
The cold wind quickly went out.
"Wu Chen, your legs can't handle alcohol? You're going to be really craving it today, since you used to love this the most."
After selling his steamed buns today, Brother Lifu also brought some wine from home.
"I've been craving it for two years."
Wu Chen swallowed hard as he looked at the red wine.
"Please sit down, Sister-in-law Xiuhua, dinner is ready. Oh, where is Sister-in-law Zhang?"
Wei Yuyan brought the last dish to the table.
“I asked her to take some vegetables back to the old man for a meal. She said she cooked rice before leaving. I said that it’s rare for the old man to eat such good food.”
"Let her send some over to your house; I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that to anyone else."
Xiuhua's sister-in-law explained that she knew her sister-in-law wasn't stingy; she would always save food for the old man or bring him rice whenever they had a meal together.
"Okay, you don't need to tell me about these things in the future. Sometimes I'm too busy to remember. Just pick them up and send them over yourselves."
Wei Yuyan nodded. She couldn't think of so many things at the moment, so it would be best to send them over while they were still hot.
"We're back, big brother, big sister-in-law, it smells so good."
"Uncle Wu Chen, Aunt Wu Chen."
A group of children arrived, and they all squeezed around the table, looking very hungry.
"Come on, wash your hands, wash your hands, get ready to eat."
Xiuhua's sister-in-law brought warm water and told them to wash their hands thoroughly.
"I'll go and call Aunt Guihua over."
We're still eating Aunt Guihua's dishes every day, and Wei Yuyan is thinking of inviting her over to join in the fun.
“I’m not going. You young people are all gathered together. What would an old woman like me do there? I’m not going.”
Aunt Guihua absolutely refused, not wanting to cause them any trouble.
"Okay."
Wei Yuyan had no choice but to go back into the house, get a bowl, and put some pig's trotters, ribs, and meat in it, then bring it to her.
Today we were seated at two tables, with six people at each table.
"Come on, everyone gets a share, except Wu Chen doesn't get any."
Li Fu poured drinks for everyone except Wu Chen.
"Next month, you just wait and see next month."
Wu Chen ate more vegetables and didn't forget to put some on Wei Yuyan's plate.
"You've worked hard today, eat more."
Wei Yuyan looked at the pig's trotters and ribs in the bowl. This guy knew there were many people today and that she wouldn't embarrass him, so he took advantage of the situation.
"Come on, let's all raise a glass to celebrate! Wu Chen is back, we're all reunited, happy and fulfilled, cheers!"
"Dry".
Li Fu seemed very happy today, probably because he was deliberately trying to provoke Wu Chen, and kept eating.
The children ate with gusto, their mouths greasy with food. Eating at Aunt Yuyan's house was their favorite thing to do.
After Wei Yuyan finished eating, while they were still drinking and bragging, Wei Yuyan quickly went back to her room to count her money.
Business was good this month; we made several hundred more coins than last month.
This time, Li Cai and his wife were paid 750 coins. After all, Sister Xiu Hua wasn't this busy this month; it was the three of them who did all the work.
Moreover, she does everyday chores exceptionally well, like building the stove and chopping firewood, so Wei Yuyan doesn't have to worry about her. It's only right that she gets a little more.
Li Cai's wages were 450 wen, which was his wages for one person, and it wasn't a small amount.
Anyway, it's Chinese New Year next month, so I'll give each of them a big red envelope.
Let them have a good, lively New Year.
Apart from these, Wei Yuyan still had more than eleven taels of silver in her hands, and she was content.
After they had eaten, Wei Yuyan let the children go to school on their own, because Leng Feng had drunk quite a bit and she was worried about his safety driving the carriage.
"These two are drunk. Look at them, they're so heavy, we can't even lift them."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua glared at Zhang Lifu, thinking he must have had something to celebrate, given how much he drank.
"I'm not drunk, I'm going home."
Zhang Lifu suddenly stood up. If you didn't look at his dazed eyes, you would never have guessed that he had drunk so much.
"Slow down, Sister-in-law Xiuhua, be careful of your stomach. By the way, Brother Lifu's wages for this month."
Wei Yuyan stuffed the money bag into Sister-in-law Xiuhua's hand.
"Okay, thank you, sister-in-law. Hey, this person is drunk and still walking so fast."
Xiuhua's sister-in-law took the money, and in the blink of an eye, Lifu disappeared.
"Don't chase after him, or you'll get pregnant."
Sister-in-law Zhang reminded her.
"good".
Xiuhua's sister-in-law hurried home to check on things.
"Sister-in-law Zhang, this is your wages for this month. Please keep it safe."
Wei Yuyan also gave away Zhang Dasao's share.
"Thank you, Yuyan. You can rest now. I'll wash the dishes."
Aunt Zhang put the money away and continued tidying up the dishes on the table.
Li Cai was resting on a recliner, so there was no need to worry about him.
"I'll do it."
Wu Chen walked over, leaning on his cane, and began to clean up the leftover food on the table.
"I'm going to feed the puppy."
Wei Yuyan let him do as he pleased, while she took a small bowl and poured in a little bit of meat broth.
There were a few bones left, which were mixed well and then given to the puppy to eat.
The puppy especially loves eating rice mixed with meat broth; it smells delicious.
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