When the Mo family moved into their new house, they invited the villagers to a meal, which they called a housewarming party.
Normally, the villagers would be very willing to join in the fun, but ever since the rumors about Su Nanxi spread, the villagers have been intentionally or unintentionally drawing a line between themselves and the Mo family, so very few people showed up early on the day they moved in.
Where did these people go?
Why don't you come and help?
In the village, people will automatically help with weddings and funerals, because life is long and you may need help from others in the future, so helping others now is actually helping yourself.
The villagers aren't coming; they're all just watching and waiting.
They really wanted to go, but because of the rumors, they didn't dare to get close and waited for someone to take the lead!
It's rare for the village to host a feast, something many people look forward to, because even if the feast is simple, there's still meat to eat!
Heaven knows how long it's been since they've had a proper meat feast. Everyone knows how delicious the food at the Mo family's house is. This time, they're sure to have plenty of good food to eat!
To be honest, everyone really wants to go. After all, nobody wants to go hungry. One big meal can last for months!
Who knows who will be next after the Mo family's banquet? Whether that person has the ability to host a grand banquet is another matter, but let's just say how long it will take. Judging from the current situation, it will probably be a very, very long time.
With the severe drought now underway, this year's harvest is sure to be poor, and everyone will be struggling to put food on the table. Who would be willing to hold a banquet?
Moreover, in farming families, if they are too poor to get married, they can simply bring the bride back home, invite a few clan elders for a meal, and that's it. There's no need to hold a banquet at all!
So, these days, it's really hard to find a banquet!
Everyone was thinking about who would take the lead in breaking the deadlock so they could follow suit, but none of them dared to be the first.
Naturally, the Liu family and the Mo family were exceptions.
Old Man Mo's elder brother, Mo Yunhai, and his family came to help early on. They didn't care about the rumors. Why bother with so much? It's someone else's business anyway. It's only right that they come to help.
The Mo family was naturally very busy; everyone was running around like crazy, even the children were busy.
The relatives invited by the Mo family, regardless of their motives, all came, making it a lively and bustling place!
Except for Su Nanxi's family, all the families of the Mo family mother-in-law and daughter-in-law came, all with their children, chattering and chirping like birds in the trees, extremely happy!
The largest number of people came from Grandma Mo's maternal family—her parents, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Basically, everyone who could come did. This moved Grandma Mo so much that she almost cried.
Her older brothers have been living separately for many years. Even when she goes back home for the Lunar New Year, she can't get them all together for a meal. She has to go to each family separately, have a meal with her parents, and then come back. Now that she can finally get them all together, how could she not be excited!
Upon arrival, snacks were served first: candies, cookies, various fruits, dried fruits, and tea. The table was already overflowing before the meal was even served.
"Sorry I couldn't serve you properly! Sorry! Everyone, have something to eat first. Help yourselves to whatever you want on the table, don't be shy! Just don't waste anything! Haha!"
"Oh! Don't say that! You've already treated us very well. Ordinary people wouldn't offer these things to others! You're so kind. I tried one, and it was delicious! I know you're very busy, but we won't let ourselves be idle or bored, don't worry!"
"That's great! It's rare for you all to come together like this, so don't be shy! Eat whatever you want, and have a good time! Everything on this table is delicious. I've already tried it all for you, so don't hold back, take some and try it, and see if I'm right!"
"Alright! You've worked so hard! You've prepared so much food for us, I didn't dare let you rest. Here's some tea, have a few sips to soothe your throat!"
"It's alright, it's alright! I'm glad you like it! Money can't buy what you like! I'm not thirsty, you can enjoy it slowly. I have to go now, I can't get away for the time being, I'm so sorry for not being able to entertain you properly!"
"No, not at all! You've been treated very well! I can't sit here any longer, let me go help you out, just don't think I'm clumsy!"
"No, no! There's no reason for guests to do the work. Just sit down, we can manage! Please sit down, really, there's no need. Enjoy the candies and cookies we've prepared!"
"Really not? Then I'll just sit here and focus on eating delicious food!"
"Yes! Sit here, eat whatever you want, and have a good time!"
Grandma Mo was really overwhelmed and kept busy as a spinning top.
Su Nanxi was the only one in the family who didn't have to entertain her maternal relatives, but unfortunately, Su Nanxi couldn't speak, at least not openly, so she couldn't communicate. Therefore, whoever's maternal family it was was just a matter of whoever entertained them.
Su Nanxi wasn't unwilling to entertain, but she hadn't yet revealed her ability to speak to others, and it wouldn't be good to suddenly discover that she could speak and scare people.
Another issue is that she's not familiar with any of her family members and doesn't know what to say. On days like these, she has to keep a smile on her face all the time, which she feels she can't do; her face might cramp up. So instead of going out to entertain people, she goes into the kitchen to prepare the meal.
Su Nanxi specifically asked Chen Liang for help and hired a small team of people who were good at cooking and specialized in catering for banquets, because she knew she couldn't handle it all by herself, so she decided to hire someone to save herself the trouble!
She only needs to prepare two cold vegetarian dishes; the rest is up to the chef!
Su Nanxi went into the kitchen. Since she knew how to cook and prepare dishes, no one said anything. Mo Qinghe, however, was different. No matter how much he disliked these people, he still had to come out and entertain them because of their family relationship.
Grandma Mo doesn't know what to say, and we can't force her to say it, but it's still necessary for her to show her face!
So Mo Qinghe couldn't stay in the kitchen with his wife away from the crowd. Even if he didn't know anyone, he still had to show his face and say a few words. It was a must to greet them and offer them a seat or something to eat.
Mo Qinghe knew what day it was, so he had no choice but to be patient and entertain them. But it was impossible for him to be all smiles and doting on the whole time!
Everyone's attention immediately focused on Mo Qinghe, all because Mo Qinghe used to be unable to walk!
Mo Qinghe can actually walk normally now! This is a big deal! We must have a good discussion about it!
So the relatives who came to the Mo family were no longer bored; they all had something to do, and they kept talking!
They started talking about Mo Qinghe's legs, and various discussions unfolded around this point!
The conversation eventually circled back to the point. As Mo Qinghe's wife, Su Nanxi was inevitably the subject of gossip, and the discussion eventually turned to Su Nanxi herself.
Are these true?
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