After breakfast, Zhong Yuxiu went to open the door. A cold wind blew in, making her shiver.
"Phew, it's cold."
There is a world of difference between inside and outside.
Goudan came over and said, "Master, there are ten of us coming today. The long table in the dining room will be a bit crowded. Can we install an extra table?"
"No need, the table is long enough. We can sit on two more stools." Two people can sit at each end of the long table, and four or five people can sit on each side, which is more than enough.
"Okay, master." Goudan turned and went to the kitchen to move out the gas tank and stove, put them on the table and installed them; washed the two pots, put them on the stove of the gas tank, put the stewed soup base on the table, opened the gas tank, lit the gas stove, adjusted the fire to medium heat and simmered it slowly.
Meat and vegetables were served one after another, and in a short while, the long table was filled with ingredients.
Only then did Zhong Yuxiu see something familiar, meatballs.
"Goudan, you're really capable. You even made meatballs."
"Thank you for the compliment, master. Goudan not only made beef meatballs, but also pork meatballs, filled with cabbage stuffing. Master will definitely like them." Goudan's tone was cheerful, relaxed and earnest.
Zhong Yuxiu was amused. "Great! Keep it up."
"Yes, Master."
Goudan worked efficiently. After the ingredients were served, he washed the dishes and served them on the table.
What Zhong Yuxiu didn't expect was that the Yan family came early. It was not even half past nine yet. Yan Guofeng, Yan Hejun, Song Man, and Yan Ruhai were all there, and Yan Hejun and his son were carrying things in their hands.
"Grandpa Yan, Uncle Yan, Aunt Yan, Xiao Hai, you're here. Come in and sit down. I'll ask Goudan to bring you some tea."
"No need for tea. You won't be tired or thirsty after such a short journey. Just go about your business. Bring your aunt and Xiaohai with you to help you." Yan Guofeng waved his hand to decline. They came to help, not to cause trouble.
Zhong Yuxiu understood, but she was not so bold as to say, "Thank you for your kindness, but you can't let Aunt Yan be busy. Goudan finished this little job by himself, and I didn't even help."
"Is everything ready for Goudan?" Old Master Yan was curious and walked past Yuxiu to the dining room door quickly. Yan Hejun, Song Man and Yan Ruhai also hurriedly followed. Just as Zhong Yuxiu said, the table was full of ingredients and looked very complete, so they didn't need any help at all.
"Goudan is really capable." Yan Ruhai smacked his lips.
Song Man nodded seriously, "Really, Dad, why do I feel that our two sons are not as good as this kid?"
People are worse than Gou Dan!
A realistic portrayal.
"Grandpa Yan, Uncle Yan, Aunt Yan, please come in." Zhong Yuxiu made a gesture of invitation towards the hall.
The group sat down in the hall, still recovering from the shock.
Zhong Yuxiu called Goudan over to serve tea, placing a cup of tea in front of each person. "Grandpa Yan, please have some tea. Uncle Yan, please have some tea. Aunt Yan, please have some tea. Xiaohai, there are snacks on the table. Please help yourself."
"Okay, sister-in-law." Yan Ruhai grabbed a handful of melon seeds and ran to find Goudan.
Old Master Yan took a sip of tea and glanced at the pomelo pulp on the table. Yan Hejun and Song Man also saw it. It must be said that with Goudan, all men and sons were outshined.
Song Man was particularly touched, and at the same time, she couldn't help but sigh, "My future daughter-in-law is so smart! She's already developed a robot to do housework. Look at the table full of ingredients and hot pot soup base, look at how clean the house is, and look at how Goudan is busy running around when guests come, while my future daughter-in-law can still sit quietly and chat with them."
What’s the use of a son?
What’s the use of men?
Song Man began to doubt her life.
"Yuxiu, was Goudan the one who prepared all the food on that table?" Why did Yan Hejun not believe it?
Song Man also looked over, only to see Zhong Yuxiu speaking slowly, "I slept soundly last night, so I got up late today. When I came down, Goudan had already prepared everything, so I really wasn't able to help much."
"So capable." Song Man blurted out.
Yan Hejun nodded. "What made you think of making robots in the first place?"
"Well..." Zhong Yuxiu smiled shyly, her attitude generous. "It's a bit embarrassing to say this, but I've told Grandpa Yan before that housework wastes my time. My interests are all in research. I have no talent for cooking, and I can't afford a nanny. The environment doesn't allow it."
So you thought of making a robot?
Yan Hejun felt angry and amused at the same time. The reason for the birth of robots was so absurd.
"Yuxiu really has no talent for cooking. I remember she said she could never learn to cook. She followed the same cooking steps as others, but the result was far from what others could make." Yan Guofeng said, "No one is perfect. Her talent might be in scientific research. There's nothing we can do about it. Fortunately, Yuxiu is smart, and having Goudan has freed her from that."
Song Man and Yan Hejun looked at each other in silence for a while, then nodded in agreement.
"Very, very."
Seeing that the atmosphere was about to get cold, Song Man quickly changed the subject, "Yuxiu, Dashan went to pick up a friend and won't be here for a while. Is there really nothing you need help with right now? If so, please don't hesitate. We came early just to help you with things like packing and cleaning."
"Aunt Yan, please relax." Zhong Yuxiu found another topic and started chatting with Song Man.
Yan Guofeng and his son chatted in a random manner.
It was already half past ten when Yan Rushan brought people over; as more people came, the place suddenly became lively.
"Sister-in-law... Comrade Zhong, I'm sorry to bother you." Luo Lijun wanted to call her sister-in-law, but when he saw the three elders of the Yan family were there, he changed his mind and thought about it.
Wu Chao and others were really stunned. They didn't expect that the Yan family would also come. They greeted them together and then looked at Yan Rushan.
Yan Rushan ignored her and walked to Yuxiu's side. "Yuxiu."
"Welcome everyone." Zhong Yuxiu looked at him with a smile and said to the others.
"Comrade Zhong, do you need any help?"
Faced with the presence of the old man of the Yan family and Yan Hejun, the head of the Yan family, the pressure increased sharply. He just hoped to find something else to do to avoid their sight.
Not only one person thought so, Cao Zheng and others also had this idea.
"Yes, sister-in-law, Comrade Zhong, we can help."
"Comrade Zhong, if you have anything to say, just tell me. We've all come here to eat and drink for free, so we should do something."
Zhong Yuxiu slowly shook her head. "Goudan is ready. How about we eat and talk at the same time?"
Hotpot takes a long time to eat. Although it is a bit early to start lunch at 10:30, it is not unacceptable.
Song Man glanced at her and opened her mouth to say that it was a little early to eat; but then she changed her mind and didn't say it. She looked up at Yan Hejun and saw him shaking his head at her, and she felt relieved.
"Okay, okay, I brought some wine. Let's drink and eat." Luo Lijun raised the wine in his hand and gave it to them. The wine he brought was a special drink for state banquets and was also a benefit only for people in high positions and positions.
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