In the next few days, Jianshu started to be busy with various things, picking chestnuts, collecting firewood, occasionally bringing back some wild vegetables and fruits, and taking care of the vegetable garden and stocking up on autumn vegetables.
The chestnut trees she and Tiedan had encountered last time had yielded a bountiful harvest. Even if the two families were to share the harvest, they still had a good share. They could prepare roasted chestnuts, sugar-roasted chestnuts, and chestnut roast chicken for the winter.
Time flies and it’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
This was the first Mid-Autumn Festival the two of them spent together after their marriage. Although their family members were not around, Jianshu still prepared a sumptuous meal to celebrate.
The mutton hotpot that Gu Mingjing had been talking about a few days ago was arranged for him. The meat was all freshly slaughtered mutton in the Jianshu space, absolutely fresh. The vegetables were also freshly picked from the vegetable garden, and they were delicious even after being blanched.
In addition to the pot, Jianshu also made a roast duck. It was too troublesome to make and she hadn't eaten it for a long time, so she made it specially for the festival.
Since it's a festival, how can we miss wine? Similarly, snacks are also indispensable. Pig's head, pig ears, peanuts, and a cold dish.
Hot dishes, cold dishes and soups are all available, and the preparation is very rich.
Of course, in addition to these, mooncakes are even more indispensable. Jianshu has made a total of four flavors of mooncakes this year.
Lotus seed paste with egg yolk, five nuts, red bean paste, and pork floss.
Jianshu's favorite is the red bean paste snow skin mooncake, and he devoured several right out of the oven. Gu Mingjing, on the other hand, prefers savory options, and the pork floss mooncake is his biggest favorite.
This is also the most laborious one to make. Just beating the meat floss took a toll on Jianshu's arms, and he finally managed to make a small pot. In comparison, the others are much easier to make.
Jianshu kept some of the mooncakes he made, and asked Gu Mingjing to share the rest with his comrades. There weren't many, so each of them had two to taste.
Han Jingshan and others who received the mooncakes were very surprised. After knowing that Jianshu made them specially for them, they could not hide their envy, jealousy and hatred towards Gu Mingjing.
How could this guy find such a good wife? Why didn't they meet her?
Knowing what everyone was thinking, Gu Mingjing was so proud of himself. He couldn't help it, he was just so lucky.
Because of his cocky look, he almost got beaten up by a group of people.
Jianshu was not aware of these things. At that moment, she was having a candlelight dinner with Gu Mingjing.
"Let's go to the party after dinner?" Gu Mingjing asked as he put a piece of mutton into Jianshu's bowl.
"Okay, but wouldn't it be a bit late if we go there after we finish our meal? Will everything be finished by then?" Jianshu reciprocated and permed a slice for him as well.
Gu Mingjing took it with a smile, "No, it hasn't started yet. Don't everyone have to eat dinner before going? We can't let people watch the show on an empty stomach."
This was also an internal party, just to have everyone have fun. It wasn't too formal, since we were all family. So there wasn't a set time to arrive, so anyone who wanted to go could just go and have some fun.
"Hey, who are the performers? What kind of programs are there? Singing, dancing, or a drama?" Jianshu was a little curious.
"Quite a lot. The students from the primary school will have performances, the art troupe will also have a few, and the soldiers who want to participate can also sign up. I don't know what the programs are, but in previous years there are all the ones you mentioned, as well as poetry recitations, boxing, and joke telling. Any performance is fine." Gu Mingjing recalled the situation in previous years.
Jian Shu wrapped the roast duck in a burrito and nodded, "That's quite lively."
It seems that this is not a formal event.
However, compared to those serious performances with special procedures, Jianshu is more interested in this kind of performance. Just thinking about it, he can feel the excitement.
After eating and drinking, and clearing the table, the two of them walked towards the square.
Tonight's party is open-air. A stage is set up directly in the square, and many benches are neatly placed underneath.
At this time, many people had arrived at the scene. The sounds of children playing and family members eating melon seeds and chatting made the scene very lively.
Jianshu pulled Gu Mingjing and didn't squeeze into the crowd. They found a place with a good view and stood there.
"Don't you want to go in and sit? It's hard to see here."
"It's too noisy in there. Let's just stay here. It's quieter." Jian Shu shook her head. Even from such a distance, she could still feel the decibels over there. It hurt her ears. She decided not to go in and endure that torture.
Gu Mingjing didn't try to persuade her any further, as his wife liked quiet time.
"If you're tired, tell me."
"good."
More and more people came to the scene. Many people couldn't get stools and sat on the ground directly. Some family members even brought their own benches. The preparations were very complete.
After the leaders were seated, the party began.
The least popular performance was by the elementary school children, including poetry recitation and chorus. No matter how the performance was, whether it was vigorous or not, or whether the singing was out of tune, the people present did not care and gave warm applause and cheers.
After all, this is not a singing competition, there is no need to be particular about those things, the purpose is just to have fun.
After that, he appeared in many shows one after another, singing the most. Several times he caused the whole audience to sing in chorus. Some of his touching songs even made people cry.
Jianshu was also infected by the lively atmosphere and couldn't help singing, laughing and crying with everyone.
The applause never stopped. By the time the show ended, everyone's hands were red from clapping, which made Gu Mingjing feel helpless and amused.
But looking at her innocent expression, he could only shake his head and give her a massage to make her feel better.
Overall, the party was a great success.
For many days after that, the daily topics in the family compound were inseparable from this performance.
Who sang the best song? Whose performance was the best? Whose child performed on stage?
If there is internet, it will definitely occupy multiple hot searches and last for several days.
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