Taking advantage of this moment, Cheng Mingyue quickly kneaded the dough.
She plans to make noodles as the main course today.
The cooked noodles paired with the carefully prepared boiled fish are so delicious that you can’t help but salivate just thinking about it.
Cheng Mingyue had just kneaded the dough when the two little guys, Cheng Xiaolong and Cheng Xiaohu, came back jumping.
When they saw the fish meat in the basin, their eyes widened in shock. "Aunt, what is this meat in your basin?"
"Fish." Cheng Mingyue answered while directing them to wash their hands and faces.
Cheng Xiaohu said hesitantly, "Aunt, we've seen fish before, and it doesn't seem to be like this!"
Cheng Xiaolong glanced at Cheng Xiaohu as if he were an idiot. "This is cut fish. The fish we saw were swimming in the river. How can they be the same?"
Cheng Mingyue was so amused watching the bickering between her two nephews, who were only three months apart in age, that her eyes became even gentler.
After washing their hands, they gathered around Cheng Mingyue again.
Cheng Xiaohu pouted with regret, "Oh, what a pity! If we had come back a little earlier, we would have seen some fish."
Although Cheng Xiaolong didn't say anything, the disappointment in his eyes was obvious.
Cheng Mingyue opened the cabinet, took out the fish head and waved it in front of them. "Dangdangdangdang, isn't this a fish?"
"Waaaaaaaa..." The two little guys cried loudly in fear.
Cheng Mingyue: “…”
It’s so difficult to be a human being!
Didn’t they want to see the fish? But they started crying after seeing them. They are so difficult to please.
Like a magic trick, she took out a handful of little rabbit candies from the space and stuffed them into the pockets of the two little guys, and the faucet of tears was turned off instantly.
Cheng Mingyue: “…”
It's such a pity that you don't become actors.
The two little guys held candies in their mouths, their eyes curved into crescents as they smiled. They immediately made excuses for themselves: "Auntie, we are not cowards, it's just... it's just..."
Cheng Xiaolong stepped forward and said, "Aunt, we were just unprepared and got scared. Look, I'm not afraid even if I poke a fish's eyes with my hands."
Cheng Xiaohu was not to be outdone, "Yes, brother is right, you see I dare too."
Cheng Mingyue did not express whether she believed it or not.
However, her indifferent attitude planted a seed in the hearts of the two little ones to be brave in the future.
Otherwise, my aunt would definitely look down on them.
With the help of two little ones, cooking becomes easy and fun.
Cheng Mingyue finished cooking, but felt uncomfortable being stared at by the two little guys. She quickly took a spoon and scooped two small bowls of boiled fish noodles for them to fill their stomachs first.
Cheng Mingyue picked out all the fish bones and let the two little ones eat by themselves without worry. However, she still reminded them: "Eat slowly. If there is a fish bone, you must spit it out. Don't let it get stuck in your throat."
The two little guys listened to their aunt, responded in unison, and began to chew slowly.
When they got off work, the women walked back in groups, each of them walking quickly but talking non-stop.
"Sister Guihua, you look so much better lately. You look much younger than before!"
The person who spoke was Aunt Liu, who had gone to her house to exchange bean sprouts and tofu.
Aunt Liu is also a widow. Her husband used to make tofu, but unfortunately he died of illness a few years ago, leaving her and a son alone at home.
Aunt Liu was very strong and never remarried for the sake of her children. Everyone in the village knew she was good at making tofu and growing bean sprouts, so they let her make tofu at home when she had free time to earn a little money to supplement the family income.
If anyone in the village wanted to eat tofu, they would send the beans to her house in advance. The next day, she would make the tofu and ask her son to deliver it to everyone.
With just a small profit margin, her family can get by. Last year, her son got married, and now that his wife is pregnant, she is resting at home. When she has free time, she works in the fields with the other women in the village.
Wang Guihua had always been very close to her, and when she heard her say this, her face immediately lit up with joy.
"It's my Yue'er. She has really grown up since she got married. Every day at noon, she not only helps prepare meals, but also brings meals to her father and brothers. Her cooking skills are amazing."
Aunt Liu was very sweet-mouthed. When she heard Wang Guihua praising Cheng Mingyue, she immediately agreed:
"Your Yue'er is just like you, she's very smart. Learning to cook is a piece of cake for her. These days, I'm drooling just by smelling the delicious aroma wafting from your house."
The two were chatting animatedly when they heard a sneer from the side: "Flatterer."
Aunt Liu looked to the side angrily and found that the person who was speaking was Widow Wang. Her face was like a palette, colorful and wonderful.
Wang Guihua also saw that it was Widow Wang who was talking, and her face suddenly fell. "If you can't speak, just shut up. No one thinks you are dumb. We are chatting here, what does it have to do with you? Why are you so talkative?"
Widow Wang curled her lips in disdain, twisting her waist and retorting unyieldingly, "I just can't stand the way some people try to curry favor with you. It's disgusting."
Aunt Liu was so angry that her face turned pale and blue, and tears kept welling up in her eyes, but she forced herself to hold them back.
"I have nothing to fear from my own shadow. I have never offended you before. Why are you so angry?
"And what I said is the truth. Yue'er is one of the most famous high school graduates in our village. How could she not be smart? Besides, everyone praised the food Yue'er cooked recently. Why are you being so jealous?!"
Widow Wang said mockingly to the people who had gathered around, "Everyone, come and listen to see if Widow Liu is a flatterer.
What is Cheng Feiya like? Everyone in our Baihe Brigade knows her. Can she cook? And her food is so delicious that it makes people drool. I think it is so disgusting that even pigs won’t eat it.
Everyone around burst into laughter when they heard this, but no one dared to talk to Widow Wang.
Even if Cheng Mingyue is not very good, she is still the precious daughter of the village chief. They still want to stay well in the Baihe Brigade. They don't have a big shot like Widow Wang.
Widow Wang's husband is the nephew of the village party secretary. The villagers will give the village party secretary some face and will be more polite to Widow Wang.
As for the fact that Cheng Mingyue can cook, it’s not everyone’s fault for not knowing it.
Cheng Mingyue has been keeping the doors and windows tightly closed when cooking recently, and she delivers meals early. Many times, Cheng's father and son have finished eating before everyone else starts delivering meals.
In addition, Widow Wang worked intermittently and got off work early. When she got home, she only focused on the things in the house. Naturally, she had no idea how good Cheng Mingyue was at cooking.
And her target was not Cheng Mingyue, but Widow Liu.
Although both were widows from the Baihe Brigade, everyone's attitude towards her and Widow Liu was completely different.
Widow Liu got all the good reputation, and all the bad reputation fell on her. This is so unfair!
We are all human beings, so is she any less than others?!
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