Chapter 28 Braised Beef
"Mom, is this really possible?"
"What's wrong with that? We are all family, so why should we worry?"
Xu Qingmeng looked at Gu Yunyi again, and felt relieved when she saw that he had no objection.
To be honest, Xu Qingmeng was still thinking about how she could help before. Since they were her family, she didn't have to worry about it anymore.
Originally Xu Qingmeng was planning to go home this afternoon, but who would have thought that the next day, Old Man Xu would come to visit with his two brothers.
Gu's restaurant was extremely busy yesterday. Even though the braised food was sold out, Shen Jinwen, Boss Liu, and some close neighbors all came with gifts to congratulate Gu Yunyi.
This scene is even more lively than the Chinese New Year!
He and Xu Qingmeng were busy receiving guests, grinning from ear to ear. The reception was finally finished until late at night. Xu Qingmeng was so tired that she collapsed on the bed.
Seeing Xu Qingmeng like this, He felt so distressed that she made the decision and asked Gu Yunyi to write a sign saying "out of business" and hang it at the door.
Now, the next day, the family did not get up early and slept in. He was old and slept less, so she got up early and went outside to open the door. Of course, she received many complaints from neighbors.
Many people also teased He, saying that He had a promising son and was starting to get cocky. He laughed and scolded them, saying that these neighbors were just "sour grapes."
Of course, everyone was just joking. After all, they were all neighbors and could understand. Only those who lived farther away and didn't know the Gu family's situation would ask why they didn't set up their stall in the morning.
"Mrs. Gu, you've had enough rest this morning. Do you have any more for lunch and afternoon?"
"Hey, isn't this the time to let Meng Niang have a rest? Meng Niang has lost weight recently, I feel sorry for her! In the afternoon, there will be plenty of braised food in the afternoon!"
When these words were spoken, everyone laughed.
"That's right, you haven't recognized it yet?"
"Mrs. Gu, you have indeed lost a lot of weight. By the way, your daughter-in-law has lost weight, which is amazing!"
"Yes, yes! It's beautiful!"
He was so happy that she smiled happily when her neighbors praised her!
"Mr. Gu, take a look and see if that's your daughter-in-law's family?" Uncle Liu said sharply while sitting in front of his house basking in the sun.
He followed the direction of his gaze and saw Old Man Xu and the two older brothers of the Xu family, each carrying a large bag, walking towards them.
He hurried over to greet him, with a smile on her face, "Father-in-law!"
When Xu Qingmeng woke up, it was already noon. This was the first time she had slept until this time since she came here. She quickly got up, packed up, and put on her clothes. Then Yun Sheng ran in.
"Sister-in-law, Grandpa Xu is here."
Xu Qingmeng was stunned for a moment, then reacted, but she was still a little nervous at the moment. After all, she had never met her original body's father since she entered the book.
This was our first meeting and I slept until noon. I felt a little embarrassed, but I still hurried out.
Gu Yunyi was sitting in the main seat with Xu's father Xu Yongfu. Xu's two elder brothers, Xu Chengping and Xu Cheng'an, were sitting on the side. When they looked up, they saw Xu Qingmeng coming out.
Xu Chengan would come to deliver a load of firewood almost every two days. Xu Yongfu certainly knew about the changes in his daughter during this period. Even though he knew it, he was still shocked to see that his daughter had lost so much weight.
"Meng'er, why are you so thin now?"
I couldn't help but feel my eyes turning red, and my voice was trembling.
Even though Xu Qingmeng did not have the consciousness of her original body, she knew from the books that Xu Qingmeng had been without a mother since childhood. So in order to fill this gap, Xu's father held her in the palm of his hand from old to young in the Xu family. That's why the original body was raised with such a personality.
Xu Qingmeng glanced at Gu Yunyi and said shyly, "Dad, the doctor said that you are too fat to have a child, so I want to lose weight."
After hearing this, Xu Yongfu finally felt relieved. In fact, he was not in favor of this marriage at first, but he couldn't resist his daughter's love for it. Fortunately, the result is good now.
"Okay, okay, my daughter has grown up."
He brought in tea and chatted with Xu Yongfu. Gu Yunyi and Xu's two brothers were talking about something from time to time.
"Dad, brother, you guys eat here today and taste my cooking."
"Okay, okay, okay!" Xu Yongfu said repeatedly, tears glistening in his eyes, full of relief.
Xu Qingmeng took Yun Sheng's hand and went to cook.
Since my father and brother were here, I naturally wanted them to eat well, so I went straight to the street while the market was still going on.
Seeing Yun Sheng drooling over the candied haws, Xu Qingmeng first bought her a string of candied haws, and then went to buy ingredients for the braised food in the afternoon. However, she bought more today than usual, hoping that Old Man Xu would take some back home for his family to eat when he left.
Xu Qingmeng had the rare opportunity to meet a beef seller, so she bought all the remaining ten kilograms of beef. She then went home and bought some pastries for Xu Yongfu to take back home for his nephews and nieces.
As soon as Xu Qingmeng came back, she rushed into the kitchen.
The family got up late today and hadn't had breakfast yet, but it was too late now to cook alone, so Xu Qingmeng bought some extra pastries and placed some in the main room.
"There was a beef seller outside just now, and I bought a lot. Dad, do you like it stewed or fried?" Xu Qingmeng asked.
Xu Yongfu did not answer, but said, "My dear, beef is not cheap, there is no need to spend so much money, Daddy can just eat some."
"Dad, what do you mean by spending money? Don't worry about it."
Xu Qingmeng knew that Xu Yongfu was worried about her life at her husband's house, and wanted to reassure him, so she spoke quickly.
When Xu Yongfu heard Xu Qingmeng's words, his expression eased a lot and he said, "Just do it obediently. Dad will like it."
"Okay." Xu Qingmeng went out.
"Brother Xu, Qing Meng has been taught very well by you, and her cooking skills are amazing. Now our family business is very good, and the food we cook every day is not enough to sell. It is a blessing for our Gu family to marry Qing Meng."
He was very happy and felt that the right thing to do this year was to marry Xu Qingmeng.
Xu Yongfu also knew about this. After all, his second son would come to bring them firewood every two days. He came today because he knew that Gu Yunyi had ranked first in the exam, and he came to congratulate him, but more importantly, he came to see his daughter as he hadn't seen her for a long time.
Now hearing what He said, I feel a lot more relieved.
"My little girl has been spoiled by me and her three brothers since she was young. It is her blessing to be so tolerant by you." Xu Yongfu said with emotion.
"No, no, it's the blessing of my Yun Yi." He said with a smile.
"Is Yun Yi going to the capital city to take the exam in April?"
"Well, the specific time has not been decided yet. I have to go to the government office tomorrow, so I'll go and find out. It's probably around mid to late April."
Xu Yongfu was very emotional, "I have never been to the capital in my life. I heard that it would take at least a day to get there by car. Is that true?"
"If we start from Yan County in the morning, we will arrive at the destination after dark. If we walk, it may take even longer."
"People always say that a poor family makes a rich road. When we go to the capital, fame and fortune are secondary. Taking care of yourself is the most important thing." Xu Yongfu said, "I have some savings here. I can buy a carriage later so that it will be convenient for me to go to the capital."
Gu Yunyi hurriedly shook his head, "Father-in-law, no, we have enough money at home, really."
"Don't refuse. If you win, my good kid will also be well." Xu Yongfu said.
(End of this chapter)
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