Because the atmosphere was good, everyone drank a lot of wine, and the party lasted from around eight o'clock in the evening until one o'clock.
After the women of the Yao family returned home after dinner, they each coaxed their children to sleep, and then gathered in the main room to warm themselves by the fire, chat, and wait for them. They waited until one o'clock when they saw them staggering back. They hurried forward to support them, while Yao Xiuhe stayed behind to lock the door, and then went to bring the prepared honey water to each of them.
Chu Tian has a good alcohol tolerance. Even though he drank a lot tonight, his eyes were still clear and he could talk to Yao Xiujuan normally. He also drank honey water, washed his feet, and took off his clothes. But after doing all this, he lay on the kang, hugged his little girl, and fell asleep.
However, I don’t know if it was because of the smell of alcohol on Chu Tian’s breath, or because he was holding her, but the little girl closed her eyes, frowned tightly, and looked in pain, which made Yao Xiujuan laugh.
Li Jianmin was a good drinker. Even though he drank the most today and was the least clear-headed, he could still understand what Yao Xiuli said. He raised his arms when asked to do so, and drank half a cup of honey water when asked to do so. After that, he lay down obediently and fell asleep without making any noise.
Only Yao's father and Yao Youjun were the most troublesome, especially Yao's father, who kept muttering. At first, Yao's mother was still patient in talking to him, but in the end she was so angry that she got off the kang, put on her shoes and clothes, turned around and walked out of the house to sleep with Yao Xiuhe and her son.
In Yao Youjun's room, Liu Jiali looked at the drunk Yao Youjun and had a headache. However, no matter how much of a headache she had, he was still her man. She still went out to get a basin of water, washed a towel and wiped his hands and face, took off his cotton jacket and trousers, let him sleep more comfortably, and then she blew out the oil lamp and went to sleep.
The next day, when the whole family got up, it was almost ten o'clock. There was nothing we could do. We all slept too late last night, so it was understandable that we got up late...
However, everyone was surprised and delighted when they saw a pot of cooked rice porridge and hot steamed buns on the table in the main hall, as well as two plates of fried cabbage and pickles brought by Chu Tian. Mother Yao looked at Xinxin and asked with a smile.
"Xinxin, did you cook all these meals?"
Xinxin shook her head and answered honestly, "No, I just cooked porridge and heated up steamed buns. My cousin Xiaojun fried the cabbage."
Yao Xiuhe was even more surprised when she heard this. She looked at the shy He Wen and asked in disbelief, "Xiaojun, you can cook now?"
Under everyone's surprised gaze, He Jun nodded embarrassedly, "Well, I, I usually see you and grandma cooking, so..."
Liu Jiali applauded and praised, "Xiaojun, you are awesome!"
Yao Xiuli followed up with praise, "Yes, Xiaojun, you are really good, the frying is really good!"
Yao Xiujuan also smiled and said, "That's true. My Xinxin is a little older than Xiaojun, and she can't even cook yet!"
When Yao's mother saw Xinxin's smile instantly faded after hearing what Yao Xiujuan said, and then she saw Chu Tian also had a look of disagreement on his face, and looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated, so she glared at Yao Xiujuan and spoke first.
"Xiujuan, you can't say that. Our Xinxin is great too, okay? Look how well the porridge is cooked. The rice grains are blooming. It's not too watery or too thick, just right. It's even better than the rice porridge her aunt cooks!"
"Yes, big sister, Xinxin is also great. I only learned how to cook after I married a friendly soldier!"
"that is····"
Seeing that she was criticized by her family for just casually praising He Jun and telling the truth, Yao Xiujuan had no choice but to admit her mistake repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, I was wrong. Our Xinxin is also great. Mom believes that Xinxin will only get better and better in the future."
After hearing what Yao Xiujuan said, Xinxin didn't smile much. She just told herself in her heart that she must learn how to cook. She was the older sister, and she couldn't cook, so she was not as good as her cousin.
Chu Tian patted her head and chuckled, "Xinxin, can you serve rice porridge to everyone?"
Xinxin raised her head and looked at Chu Tian, smiled and nodded, "Okay..."
After breakfast, Yao's mother took Yao Xiujuan to Yao Xiuhe's room alone and looked at her dissatisfiedly, "Xiujuan, be careful with your words in the future. How can you say in front of everyone that she is not as good as Xiaojun..."
Yao Xiujuan looked puzzled, "Mom, I didn't say she's not as good as Xiaojun, I was just telling the truth!"
Yao's mother sighed, "You told the truth, but have you ever thought about what Xinxin would think? She's your own daughter, don't you understand her? Although Xinxin is only ten years old this year, she has a strong sense of self-esteem. She thinks she is the older sister, and you still say that to her..."
Yao Xiujuan frowned, "But, we are all family, it shouldn't be that serious, right?"
Yao's mother was helpless. "Why not? Even if we are a family, we don't have the same parents. You can say whatever you want in private, but you can't say that about her in front of so many people!"
"Didn't you see that your son-in-law's face turned unhappy after you finished speaking?"
Yao Xiujuan was surprised. "Is Brother Tian angry? No, he's fine."
“····”
Yao's mother sighed, and finally patted her eldest daughter's arm and said, "In short, remember this from now on. The child is getting older and older. You have to give them some face in public. If there is anything, you can educate them in private."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and walked out, letting her daughter think slowly. She had discovered that Chu Tian treated the children in the family differently from other fathers. Chu Tian treated the children as friends. No matter what he did, he respected the children's ideas and opinions. He would not have the final say, let alone lecture the children outside...
On the fifth day of the New Year, Chu Tian wanted to treat Li Gang's family to dinner, so they returned home on the morning of the fourth day. Yao Youjun and his family of three also followed them. Yao Youjun had to go back to work on duty on the fifth day of the New Year, and he was about to leave. It was inconvenient for Liu Jiali to take the child in the car, so she simply took the child and followed Yao Youjun.
Chu Tian's family of five and Li Jianmin's family of three returned to the brigade and went home. During the days they were at Yao's house, Old Mrs. Chu stayed at Uncle Chu's house during the day, so there was no one at home at this time.
"Xinxin, wait a moment."
Yao Xiujuan stopped Xinxin who was about to go back to her room and spoke in response to her puzzled expression.
"Xinxin, Mommy apologizes to you. I shouldn't have said you're not as good as Xiaojun."
Xinxin widened her eyes in surprise, and even Chu Tian and Pingping looked at Yao Xiujuan in surprise.
Amidst everyone's surprised expressions, Yao Xiujuan approached Xinxin, raised her hand and gently stroked Xinxin's pigtails, saying softly, "Mom didn't think about your feelings and just said it directly, you..."
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