Gu Weiguo saw that his family was busy and he was embarrassed to get in the way: "Uncle Qian, we just came here to wish each other a happy new year. The two girls have encountered problems, and it is not convenient for so many of us to come together. Let's go back first. Do you want to have a New Year's Eve dinner together in the evening? It will be more lively with more people."
Uncle Qian looked at Yue Hongming and Wang Jinlin with great gratitude: "Thank you both for your help and your concern. Come to our house for dinner. We will treat you well to express our gratitude."
Wang Jinlin was the first to decline: "Thank you Uncle Qian for your kindness. I appreciate it. This is what we soldiers should do. We serve our country and the people, and we dare not take credit for it. Since we are neighbors, there is no need to be so formal. There are so many of us, so it will be quick to cook. Can I take the liberty of making the decision? You two can bring your granddaughters to our place for dinner, so it will be more lively."
Uncle Qian's mind was now on his granddaughter, so he nodded and said, "Okay, okay, we'll come over and bother you when the time comes."
A few people left, and Gu Xi walked at the end. She said to Uncle Qian, "If you need anything, feel free to come to me."
Uncle Qian patted Gu Xi's shoulder: "Thank you."
After returning, Gu Xi's house was almost full, so the two of them moved into Hong Qin's house. Since the earthquake volunteers were familiar with them, Hong Qin could get away more easily. Yue Hongming also secretly helped.
This New Year's Eve dinner is a collision of northern and southern cultures. In the north, people make dumplings for any festival, while in the south, they make glutinous rice balls. A large table of sumptuous dishes is prepared, including fish and meat.
Uncle Qian and Aunt Wen came with their two granddaughters at 3 pm and brought two fruit cakes.
Chen Minhua and Yuan Ping also gave red envelopes to the two girls. Gu Xi enviously shouted, "Oh, they can get red envelopes even before getting married. If I had known, I would have dated more and not gotten married so early."
Chen Minhua smiled and pretended to be disgusted: "What are you talking about? You are as unruly as a child even though you are married."
Wang Xu touched Gu Xi's head and took out a big red envelope from his pocket: "Don't be envious, I'll give you a big one."
Gu Xi immediately took the red envelope happily and praised Wang Xu: "Thank you, husband, you are the best. But how come you have so much money on you? Did you hide any secret stash?"
Wang Xu didn't expect Gu Xi to suddenly think of this, and said with an aggrieved look: "Didn't I give you a red envelope? I have to have some money to prepare a surprise for you, right? Are you Zhou Paopi?"
Gu Xi and the people around her were laughing so hard that they couldn't stop. Gu Xi got the advantage but still acted cute: "Okay, I forgive you."
Wang Xu also gave red envelopes to Tian Congbao, Qian Chen, Qian Jing and even Gu Chao: "Brother-in-law, hurry up. I hope I don't have to give you red envelopes next year."
Gu Chao looked aggrieved: "Wang Xu, can you say something nice on New Year's Day? I'm working hard on my career and don't have the energy to talk about love."
Wang Xu calmly delivered another fatal blow: "You are just not capable enough. I am trying to balance my career and family."
Gu Chao...
Yue Hongming seized the opportunity and said, "Brother-in-law, look at Wang Xu, he is shameless. He just took advantage of Gu Xi's inexperienced and young age to deceive her."
Wang Xu and Yue Hongming seemed to be born at odds with each other: "Who is your brother-in-law? Why are you calling me that? Why are you here at our house instead of staying at home to celebrate the New Year? Aren't soldiers not allowed to take even a single needle or thread from the people? Why are you here to eat and drink for free?"
Yue Hongming had gone through several verbal battles and now had a wealth of experience in fighting: "Wang Jinlin has eaten so many meals at my house, what's wrong with me eating some? It's only natural that the nephew should pay the uncle's debt."
Wang Jinlin didn't expect that he would be the one to watch the fun again, so he would definitely help his relatives instead of the others: "Oh, then I can also go to Xu's house for dinner."
Yue Hongming was no match for this uncle and nephew. The Xu family was his old man's mortal enemy and had always tried to win over Wang Jinlin but failed. If he tried to help, his old man would definitely kill him for the sake of justice.
Yue Hongming could only swallow the loss and keep silent, losing in two rounds.
Seeing him being humiliated, Wang Xu was in a very good mood and wanted to sing a little song.
The people watching the fun also found it interesting. Qian Chen looked at Yue Hongming several times, his eyes following him thoughtfully.
Gu Xi observed this and asked with a smile, "Is Qian Chen single?"
Qian Chen turned his gaze towards Gu Xi: "I'm single. I had a boyfriend before, but we broke up after graduation because we had different plans."
Qian Chen sat opposite Yue Hongming and helped make dumplings. It was her first time making dumplings and her results were not very satisfactory.
Gu Xi had made dumplings several times before and taught Qian Chen once, but the dumplings she made were not much better. She could only smile awkwardly: "Well, I'm also from the south and have only made dumplings twice. I can only say that my hands can't keep up with my brain. Let Yue Hongming teach you."
After saying that, she winked at Qian Chen. Qian Chen felt that although he had not had much contact with Gu Xi, her words and deeds were very much to his liking. The two exchanged glances without saying a word, and they understood each other tacitly.
"Ming, please teach me, my dumplings are so ugly."
Yue Hongming felt like his bones were going to be crispy because of the coquettish "Ming". He quickly glanced at Qian Chen and started to teach her how to make dumplings in a serious manner.
"You need to put a little water on the sealing part. You put too much stuffing in it. It's too difficult for a novice."
Qian Chen used chopsticks to take some of the meat and put it back into the bowl: "Is this good enough? I want to eat more meat too."
Yue Hongming was a little amused: "You are too greedy. Too much meat will tear the skin. Just pinch it with both hands like I did."
Yue Hongming demonstrated it and skillfully pinched the dumpling with both hands, and a beautiful dumpling was made.
But Qian Chen had no experience and was at a loss. When he pinched the dumplings, they looked as ugly as a pancake.
Yue Hongming explained it again and seeing that she didn't improve, he couldn't help but teach her step by step how to get the feel of it by pinching it.
Qian Chen was actually pretending to be stupid on purpose, just waiting for this step-by-step teaching. He was very happy that his goal was achieved.
After pinching, Yue Hongming realized that something was wrong. Qian Chen still had a very pleasant fragrance on his body. He quickly returned to his seat and kept a distance, then looked at Gu Xi guiltily.
At this moment, Gu Xi had completely stopped what she was doing. She leaned next to Wang Xu and watched the two of them interacting with a smile on her face, and started to ship the couple on the spot.
Yue Hongming's ears turned red when he was stared at. He said to Gu Xi, "Why are you just slacking off on the sidelines? You don't even know how to do anything, but just sit back and enjoy the results."
Wang Xu couldn't stand people saying to Gu Xi, "Why do you care about my wife? I love her, you can't care. If you want to care, find yourself a wife and take care of her yourself."
Gu Xi smiled smugly, looking back and forth between the two of them: "That's right, you find a wife to take care of you, and you want to take care of me. What are you doing? You are guilty and angry."
Yue Hongming usually couldn't win an argument with these two, and now he was a little confused and had no logic to fight against them, so he could only lower his head and continue making dumplings.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
