"Sister-in-law, let's cook for ourselves. It's better to have some snacks before eating." Su Qing said.
"I was just about to tell you, but I didn't expect we'd think the same thing."
You can know a person’s face but not his heart.
No matter how honest and simple-minded Mao Yong appeared, Wen Li did not dare to take it lightly.
After all, bad guys won't write 'I am a bad guy' on their faces.
"Okay, then you steam the rice and wash the vegetables, and I'll cut the meat and cook."
After saying that, the two of them got busy.
Dong-dong-dong-the sound of Su Qing chopping ribs spread into the yard.
Mao Yong couldn't help but look over.
I thought, there aren’t any hard-to-eat dishes in my kitchen, and the firewood has been chopped, so is there anything that needs to be cut?
Cheng Fangyi knew that it was his wife who was preparing the food.
Seeing Mao Yong's worried look, he apologized, "I'm sorry, my wife might be quite powerful, so the noise was a bit loud."
Mao Yong shook his head. "It doesn't matter."
Anyway, there is nothing valuable in his kitchen, so even if it is demolished, the loss will not be much.
"Mao Yong, or I'll just call you Yongzi."
Cheng Fangyi started chatting about family matters.
"Sure, that's what my family calls me."
When talking about his family, Mao Yong couldn't help but show tenderness.
"My name is Jia Ren, you can call me Brother Jia. The one who just came into the kitchen with you is my wife, and the other one is my sister-in-law. We are here to look for my eldest brother."
Su Qing: They all go out using my name, Jia Ren, so that’s appropriate!
Erya: It’s okay if the whole family calls us Jia Renke.
Cheng Fangyi: I blurted it out, there’s nothing I can do about it.
Jia Ren: I’m just a name, but I’ve endured too much.
Meanwhile, Su Che, who was far away in the provincial capital, couldn't stop laughing. "Could it be that my wife misses me? Of course she does. Oh, why hasn't my wife come back yet?"
"Looking for someone?" Mao Yong said thoughtfully, "Then you should go to the next city."
The next city is rich in coal resources, and the largest coal mine in the country is also there.
Of course, there are also many scattered illegal coal mines. Most people who cannot go to coal mines will choose to do odd jobs in illegal coal mines.
Although the working hours are longer and the wages are lower, it is still better than hanging out on the streets at home.
"The next city? But I lost contact with my eldest brother in Bac Ninh City."
Cheng Fangyi said this while observing Mao Yong's expression.
But Mao Yong always remained indifferent.
"I don't know what happened to my elder brother. It's been three months and there's no news from him." Cheng Fangyi said dejectedly.
"Maybe he's on his way home." Mao Yong changed the subject. "Brother Jia, please sit down. I'll go see how the room is cleaned up."
Soon, Cheng Fangyi was the only one left in the yard.
When Mao Ni saw her brother come in, she thought he was urging her to hurry up, so she replied, "Brother, is the customer urging me? I'm almost done cleaning up, you can let the customer in."
"No, they didn't push."
"What's the matter? Are you hungry, guests? Do you want to eat? Then I'll go cook." Mao Ni put the quilt and pillows in order and prepared to leave.
"You don't need to come. The customer said he wants to cook it himself. Once they are done, we can cook for the three of us. Where's mom? Why don't I see her?"
Mao Yong then realized that he had not seen his mother since he entered the house.
"Mom is helping embroider a wedding quilt at my third aunt's house. My third aunt's eldest grandson is getting married. Brother, when will you find me a sister-in-law?" Mao Ni asked.
"Little kid, don't worry about adults' affairs. Go to Sanshenpo's house and bring your mother back. It will be dark soon and the road will be difficult to walk on."
Mauni responded and left.
Mao Yong felt overwhelmed.
He also wanted to get married, but people of his age were either married and had children or were engaged, but he was all alone.
But he didn't dare to delay the girl.
His father passed away early, and his mother has a leg problem, requiring constant medication. His sister is still young, and the burden of life falls on him. How could he have the nerve to marry a wife to share his hardships?
After calming down, Mao Yong went to the yard to greet Cheng Fangyi.
"Brother Jia, the room is ready. You can put your luggage in first. I'll go boil some water. You can eat and wash up soon." Mao Yong said.
"Okay, this is the room fee for tonight, I'll give it to you first." Cheng Fangyi handed over six dollars.
Mao Yong returned another two yuan, "That's too much. I didn't cover your meals, so it won't cost more than three yuan a night."
"It's all the same. The pots, pans, salt, oil, sauce and vinegar we use for cooking are all yours. It's no different from a meal." Cheng Fangyi stuffed it back and said, "Take it."
Mao Yong thought about his difficult life and silently took the money.
"It's time to eat." Su Qing called out, holding a bowl of steamed pork ribs in his hand, "Daddy, serve the food, it's time to eat."
She was still used to calling Cheng Fangyi's name.
But just now when Cheng Fangyi introduced himself, he said his name was Jia Ren.
Jia Ren! Jia Ren! Su Qing was a little hesitant to call him, so he thought of the name "father of the child".
Mao Yong saw the spareribs on the table, swallowed his saliva helplessly, and looked away.
No wonder Cheng Fangyi and his group didn't need him to cook.
If he was asked to cook, there would only be corn porridge, pickles and cabbage. How could it be so sumptuous?
They can’t even eat these meals during the Chinese New Year.
Mao Yong was very envious.
"Yongzi, come, let's eat together. Your mother and your sister are here. Call them over to join us."
Cheng Fangyi laid out the dishes and chopsticks, six sets, obviously including Yongzi's family.
Mao Yong quickly waved his hands, "No need, Brother Jia, I'm not hungry yet. I'll eat later. You guys eat first."
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