The eight-immortal table was filled to the brim, with almost no room left.
Jian Shu asked Gu Mingjing to call for help while he went to get some wine. Wine is always a must-have on a Chinese dinner table.
There was no shortage of wine at home. We bought some, brewed some, and received some as gifts. Gu Mingjing and his friends also brought quite a bit today, so there was enough for everyone to drink.
Jianshu took some white wine and fruit wine, and also took out a jar of honey. Zhao Tianrui was still young and couldn't drink alcohol, so he just drank honey water.
At the dinner table.
Gu Zhan and Zhao Mingze sat at the top. The two brothers had agreed not to leave until they were drunk, and were ready to get each other drunk.
Jianshu and Meng Ying sat together, opposite them were Gu Mingjing and Li Gang, while Zhao Yueling and her brother sat where the action was to take place.
Everyone knows each other, so they talk without any reservations and eat and drink casually.
Jian Shu scooped a bowl of egg custard for Zhao Tianrui, who couldn't reach it with his arms. He placed it in front of him, tapped the table lightly, and said seriously, "Rui Rui, eat! You are not allowed to drink honey water all the time, okay? Do you want your teeth back?"
This child is usually under strict supervision and rarely has the chance to eat sweets. But now that he has the chance, he holds the cup tightly and won't let go.
Zhao Tianrui, whose eyes were squinted from drinking honey water, saw the expression on Jian Shu's face, and quickly put down the cup obediently, picked up the spoon and ate the egg custard, very well-behaved.
Past experience told him that if he didn't behave himself now, he would never be able to drink honey water again.
Meng Ying glanced at her son and said to Jian Shu, "Your words are more effective."
"It's not my words that work, it's the honey water that works." Jianshu knew what was going on.
He picked up a piece of mutton for Meng Ying and said, "Try it and see if my cooking skills have improved."
"Lingling, don't you like sweet and sour pork? Eat more. I made a lot today." Then he called Zhao Yueling.
"Thank you, Sister Shu." Zhao Yueling took the bowl.
"Why are you being so polite to me?" Jian Shu glared at her.
Turning around, she saw Zhao Mingze and Gu Zhan drinking so hard that they barely ate their food. She stepped hard on Gu Mingjing's foot and then served each of them a bowl of soup. "Uncle Zhao, Uncle Gu, why are you two just drinking? Is it because the food I cooked is not tasty or not to your taste?" she said pretending to be sad.
"No, no, I was just craving for alcohol and didn't pay attention to it. We were just about to eat." Zhao Mingze was the first to react and said quickly.
Gu Zhan also agreed, "Let's eat now. I've heard from that brat that your cooking skills are great before, and today we finally have the chance to eat it."
Jian Shu handed over two bowls of soup and said with concern, "Even if you want to drink, you should drink some soup and eat some vegetables first. There's plenty of time today for you two to drink as much as you want. There's no need to rush. Drinking on an empty stomach is bad for your health and will make you drunk easily."
Gu Zhan took a sip of the soup and smacked his lips when he heard this. He sighed, "Daughters are indeed thoughtful. Those brats are so thoughtful."
"Yes, my daughter is thoughtful and sensible. I get angry when I think about her getting the upper hand over those brats." Zhao Mingze was touched by these words and couldn't help but slap the table.
Gu·Stinky Boy·Mingjing reduced his presence, lowered his head and drank his soup silently.
Since no one was mentioned by name, it has nothing to do with him.
"Enough, why are you still talking about this? Eat your meal." Meng Ying rolled her eyes at him and stuffed a steamed bun into his mouth.
It would be fine if it happens once or twice, but if it happens every time, wouldn’t that make the child feel uncomfortable?
Mingjing is a good boy. He has been tested as needed and his attitude should be changed.
Zhao Mingze silently took a bite of his steamed bun, feeling aggrieved. He still had a daughter, so he wasn't referring to him.
Well, a little bit of him.
I dared not speak, so I could only keep my mouth shut and eat. I broke the steamed bun in my hand, picked up a chopstick of shredded potatoes, and scooped a spoonful of sour beans and minced meat. I took a bite, the sourness was slightly spicy, very appetizing.
Gu Zhan didn't say anything. The brat who took advantage of him was his own son. He couldn't just take advantage of him and act like a good boy.
He pretended not to hear anything and just drank and ate. While eating, he praised Jianshu's cooking skills, which made Jianshu feel embarrassed.
"No, my cooking skills are just average. I can only make a few home-cooked dishes." She knew her own limitations. At most, her cooking skills were better than those of ordinary people. After all, she had learned a few tricks from her uncle who was a chef. But it was absolutely impossible for her to be as good as a restaurant chef.
"Hey, don't be modest. Your skills are not just average, they're much better than most people's."
Even Zhao Mingze followed suit, praising her. "Shushu, your cooking skills have improved a lot in the past two years. The roast duck you made last time was really delicious."
"If you like, I'll make it for you on New Year's Day. It's too late today." Jian Shu said with a smile.
"That's too much trouble. Forget it." Zhao Mingze waved his hand. There was no need to trouble the child just to satisfy his own appetite.
"It's not a problem. The stove and everything are still there." Jianshu wouldn't think anything was a problem.
"Oh, I really envy you. I want to eat it but can't. It's good to be close to it." Gu Zhan glanced at it and sighed.
Zhao Mingze immediately became cocky and said, "You're envious, that's right. You have to leave tomorrow, and there's no share of roast duck for you." I'll let you show off in front of me every day, but there's no share of roast duck for you.
Jianshu had no choice. He couldn't ask Gu Zhan to stay just for a roast duck. It was not reliable to send it to him after it was cooked. With the distance between the north and the south, he was afraid that the roast duck would go bad on the way. He could only make it for him when he had the chance next time.
After dinner, Jianshu and Meng Ying washed dishes in the kitchen, while Gu Mingjing and Li Gang carried the two drunk people into the room.
He said he would not stop until he was drunk, and he did not compromise at all. Now, both brothers are drunk.
Gu Zhan fell down first, and then Zhao Mingze went to Gu Mingjing, trying to get him drunk as well. However, he underestimated the other party and overestimated himself, and in the end he fell down first.
After sending the two drunken men to their room, Gu Mingjing went to the kitchen to help.
Meng Ying looked at the young couple and decided to take a break, leaving the kitchen to them so that they could be alone.
After dinner, some people took a nap, some got drunk, and the yard was very quiet.
After everyone sobered up, they had nothing better to do, so they simply started playing chess. Gu Zhan and Zhao Mingze played against each other, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. Even Zhao Tianrui, who knew nothing about the game, found it entertaining and dove in and out of the crowd.
Jianshu and Gu Mingjing cooked again in the evening, but it was simpler than lunch. There were five dishes and a soup, plus the steamed buns and rice that were not finished. Everyone had a full stomach and was very satisfied.
It gets dark early in winter and the roads are difficult to walk on. After dinner, Gu Zhan and his group said goodbye. Not long after, Zhao Mingze and his family also left.
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