They originally wanted to discuss whether Zhu Yunxiu should also let Sun Youfang support herself, but when they thought of the friendship between Xu Qinghe and Zhu Yunxiu, they swallowed the words back, fearing that their unintentional words would hurt the feelings of the two.
So, everyone tacitly changed the subject: "With so many delicious dishes prepared, it seems there are quite a few guests?"
Xu Qinghe nodded gently and listed them one by one: "There are relatives of the Yin family, a few of your friends, the village chief and his wife, and Yin Yunjie's partners. Building the house was so smooth thanks to their help."
When the three girls heard this, they immediately realized that those who came were relatives or people who helped in building the house. They were invited even though they had not contributed much, and they couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in their hearts.
This action is undoubtedly the best proof of Xu Qinghe's sincerity. She not only accepted these women, but also regarded them as partners who could fight side by side.
The guests' dinner was scheduled for a starry night, so Xu Qinghe and her three best friends began making intensive preparations at dawn.
While humming light tunes, they carefully selected fresh vegetables, fruits and melons, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance.
In the afternoon, while the sun was warm, they followed Zhu Yunxiu's deft hands to learn the art of weaving bamboo baskets. As her fingertips moved, the bamboo strips seemed to be given life and gradually turned into exquisite baskets.
At the same time, Yin Yunjie's figure had disappeared into the lush green mountains and forests. This time his purpose was not to chase prey, but to collect wood for construction.
He was grateful for Yin Laoer's generous help and decided to stock up on materials in advance to avoid being in a hurry when customizing furniture in the future.
Xu Qinghe knew very well how precious this brotherly love was. She not only prepared a bag for Yin Yunjie, which was filled with homemade dry food and clear mountain spring water, but also gently reminded him, "Don't forget to come back early at night." Her understanding and trust were self-evident.
Before the sun set, Yin Yunjie returned with a full load. The sturdy trees seemed particularly docile under his strong arms.
He delivered these gifts from nature directly to Yin Laoer's old house and returned home relaxed.
At this time, Xu Qinghe and her friends were busy arranging the dinner dishes one by one, each dish exuding an enticing aroma.
Yin Yunjie simply washed up, changed into clean clothes, and went to the village entrance in person, waiting for the arrival of his good friend Ni Yuan and the guests.
His home, with its architectural joy and warm gatherings, became a scenic spot in the village, attracting the envy of many.
This is not only a celebration of the new home, but also a form of sharing and gratitude. Although it is regarded as showing off by a few people, it is more understood and blessed in the increasingly open era.
As the night turns dark, two dining tables sit quietly in the courtyard. Although one is new and the other is old, they are surprisingly harmonious.
The shortage of stools and tableware actually stimulated the spirit of mutual help among neighbors. The Zhang family brought extra chairs, and the Li family contributed exquisite bowls and chopsticks. This selfless help seemed particularly precious at that moment.
In those days when material things were not abundant, it was this simple human touch that filled life with warmth and hope.
As the first wisp of smoke and laughter intertwined in the air, guests arrived one after another. They were first invited to visit the new house, which was as clean as new.
While Ni Yuan was admiring it, Yin Yunjie would personally guide him to the toilet whenever he needed it, and on the way she would explain the unique design of the toilet. After listening to it, Ni Yuan couldn't help but respect the woman behind it.
"Was all this done by your wife herself?" Ni Yuan asked curiously.
Yin Yunjie just nodded slightly, a proud smile on the corner of his mouth, and endless pride was hidden in that smile.
Behind this happiness are the sweat and tears of their common struggle.
"Oh my, look at the wife you married. How can she be someone who has never been to school? She is so smart. It would be a shame if she didn't go to school to further her studies!"
He then added, his tone full of envy: "Boy, you've found a living treasure!"
After he finished speaking, Ni Yuan pretended to exaggerate and "drove away" Yin Yunjie, so that he could enjoy this unique design achievement alone.
Afterwards, he praised this novel bathroom highly, and attracted neighbors to come and explore it.
After the experience, everyone was amazed at Xu Qinghe's ingenious design, and there were endless praises.
At this time, relatives and friends of the Yin family arrived one after another. When they saw everyone surrounding Xu Qinghe and praising her, Xie Di, Su Qifen and others showed obvious dissatisfaction in their eyes. Their eyes almost rolled back to their heads, and they could not hide their jealousy.
After everyone sat down, the conversation gradually became lively and they started talking about family matters.
The three elders, Mrs. Yin, Xie Di and Su Qifen, looked around with a scrutinizing look, trying to find a flaw to prove that these praises were nothing but exaggerations.
Xie Di, in particular, thought to herself that if she could let her son live in such an outstanding house, her life would not be lived in vain.
In sharp contrast to this is the second son's wife Zhou Yuan. Although she usually bickers with Yin Second son, she shows some understanding at this moment. She does not join Xie Di and others in finding fault. Instead, she leads her two daughters into the kitchen and takes the initiative to help with the cooking.
On the dining table, the delicacies were gradually being prepared. Xu Qinghe saw the figures of Zhou Yuan, mother and daughter, and a gentle smile appeared on her face: "Second sister-in-law, the dishes are almost ready. Please help me take them out."
As she spoke, she specially handed Yin Yueyue and Jiang Xiaoye two pieces of crispy meat that were fried until golden brown, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The children's eyes sparkled with surprise when they took them.
Although Zhou Yuan was grateful for Xu Qinghe's attentive care, she still didn't relax and sternly instructed her daughter: "Don't just think about eating, go help!"
For Yin Yueyue and Jiang Xiaoye, it was a rare opportunity to taste such delicious meat as soon as they arrived at someone else's home. Their affection for the young aunt increased instantly. They quickly tasted a few bites and happily ran to help.
On a summer night, when the heat is rolling, you don’t have to worry about the food getting cold when you dine outdoors. Two tables are placed side by side, just the right size for everyone to sit around.
In this era of limited material resources, this young couple had just built a new house and was not well off, so most of the furnishings in the house were second-hand items.
I originally thought that this housewarming dinner might just be a simple affair, but I didn't expect...
The table was filled with a variety of delicacies. The fried diced chicken was attractive in color and cooked to the perfect temperature; the crispy pork had a crispy skin and tender meat on the inside; and there was also the fish fillet that was so spicy that it was hard to stop. Each dish was a hard-core dish.
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