Roast duck doesn't require them because there are no cucumber shreds or lotus leaf pancakes. Just sliced duck with sweet bean sauce and steamed buns is also suitable. If conditions do not allow, there is no need to be so particular.
Ye Zhiqiu stuffed the duck with an apple to obtain the fruity aroma, which also makes the meat more juicy.
Wang Xiaolan came home from get off work and walked into the kitchen to see Ye Zhiqiu roasting a duck. She was surprised and said, "Hey, son, where did you get this duck? It looks so fat and sizzling with oil. I didn't expect you could roast duck."
Ye Zhiqiu replied, "Where else could I get it? I just smuggled it back! I learned it from a master. It's just roast duck, not as difficult as you think."
Wang Xiaolan said happily, "My son is amazing! Not only is he tall and well-proportioned, but he can do anything!"
Ye Zhiqiu smiled and looked at his watch. It was already half past six. He asked curiously, "Mom, why are you off work so late today? Is there something going on at the neighborhood office?"
Wang Xiaolan nodded and said, "Yes, I received the notice before leaving get off work, and then Director Gao held a meeting to arrange our work for tomorrow.
Everyone will officially resume work the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow we don’t have to go to the street office to work. Instead, we will go door to door in the assigned streets and alleys to notify everyone about the resumption of work.
Oh, son, you guys have to go back to work soon. Director Gao has already given me the money to give to you, and asked me to forward his thanks to you!"
Looking at the fifty yuan handed over by Wang Xiaolan, Ye Zhiqiu, who had just made one thousand eight hundred yuan from selling wild rabbits today, plus the seventy-eight yuan from Li Xingwu, did not feel like he had made any money at all.
He waved his hand and said, "Here's the money. I have plenty to spend. Mom, keep it and buy yourself some cold cream! You'll be running around all day in this weather, so remember to apply it on your face and hands to avoid frostbite."
Wang Xiaolan was so happy. The money her son gave her had a different meaning! She counted the money again with great satisfaction. Her silly smile made Ye Zhiqiu laugh.
Everything about this cheap old lady is good except that she often has the old habit of saving money. Fortunately, now she only saves money from Ye Tianya!
It took more than two hours to roast the duck, and it was finally done. Ye Zhiqiu began to slice the duck meat, then took the pot of steaming buns back to the stove, replaced it with another pot, put the duck bones in, and added water to make soup.
Wang Xiaolan, who had been helping here, walked back to the living room with the fried shredded potatoes, and then everyone came over to help serve the roast duck and steamed buns.
By the time Ye Zhiqiu took off her apron and returned to the living room, Ye Tianya had already poured the wine.
He smiled and said to everyone, "Just start eating! There are no such rules. Why are you waiting for me?"
"Come on, come on, nephew, sit down quickly. Let's have a drink first."
"It's time to eat, it's time to eat, big brother's roast duck looks delicious!"
Ye Zhiqiu drank a sip of wine with him, then picked up a piece of duck meat, dipped it in the sauce and put it in his mouth, then took a bite of the steamed bun. It tasted so delicious!
Everyone looked very satisfied while eating this plump roast duck. Actually, the Ye family was not as short of oil as others, but even such a family had a strong desire for fat.
It was because the human body consumed a lot in winter and it was rare to eat. Anyway, after the meal, the roast duck was all eaten, and there was still half a plate of shredded potatoes left. Wang Xiaolan went to get the duck bone soup.
There was still meat on the duck bones, and everyone drank the soup and ate the meat off the bones until it was clean.
Ye Bailu touched her belly and said with great satisfaction, "Big brother is the best. Not only does he cook delicious food, but the roast duck is also so fragrant. I am so satisfied with my meal tonight!"
Ye Tianya also smiled and said: "Haha, that's right, the eldest brother is the best. As soon as he comes back, Dad will have good cigarettes, good wine and good food..."
Faced with everyone's endless praise, Ye Zhiqiu really enjoyed this atmosphere.
After finishing the duck bone soup, the group drank slowly. Qian Dafu said happily, "I can finally go back to work. I'm used to going to work every day, but now I've been at home for so long that I'm a little bored!"
Ye Tianya laughed and scolded, "You are like a wild boar that can't eat fine bran. Others are eager to rest, but you are still thinking about going to work!"
"Well, big brother, you know I can't sit still. For so many years, even when I was sick, I didn't dare to rest, for fear that if I missed a day's salary, I wouldn't have enough money to make food."
"It hasn't been easy for Dafu these years!"
Ye Zhiqiu raised his glass and said, "Well, the hard times are yesterday. Our lives will definitely get better and better! Let's drink together and toast to the past that we can't bear to look back on!"
"Salute to the past!"
“Here’s to those old friends who are no longer here!”
Once the emotions came up, they couldn't control the alcohol. Ye Tianya and Qian Dafu got drunk. The alcohol tolerance of these two people was just average, but they were really emotional tonight and drank a little more.
But what Ye Zhiqiu didn't expect was that Wang Fugui was also drunk. He didn't make a scene even though he was drunk. He just lay unconscious on the table, silently shedding tears.
Liu Cuihua and the others helped Qian Dafu back home. Ye Zhiqiu and Lao Er helped Ye Tianya back to his room and settled him down. Wang Xiaolan cursed and took care of him. When the two returned to the living room, they saw the drunk Wang Fugui crying.
Ye Wubing said sadly: "This is the first time I see Grandpa like this. Maybe he is remembering something sad."
Ye Zhiqiu sighed and said, "Alas, even though Grandpa seems cheerful all day long, there's actually so much hidden in his heart. He's experienced so much pain and suffering in his life..."
Ye Bailu on the side almost cried. This girl is still very emotional, especially since Wang Fugui loves her the most. She couldn't help but want to cry with him.
Ye Zhiqiu rubbed her head and said, "Don't cry. Grandpa cries because he has sad memories in the past. Our whole family loves you, you have no right to cry."
"I just... I just saw Grandpa like this, and my nose couldn't help but feel sore..."
Ye Zhiqiu comforted Ye Bailu for a few words before he and Ye Wubing carried Wang Fugui back to the room, covered him with a quilt, and left the room only after making sure he was asleep.
Ye Wubing cleaned up the dishes and went to wash them. Ye Zhiqiu asked Ye Bailu to go back and rest. It was already ten o'clock in the evening and it was very late.
When Ye Wubing came back from work, he said hello and went back to rest. Ye Zhiqiu turned off the lights in the living room, went to the kitchen to add coal to the stove, fixed the air inlet, and went back to rest.
He was lying in bed, busy with things in his space, but couldn't fall asleep for a long time. He was thinking about what happened tonight, and sighed that it was not easy for every adult!
But no matter what happened in the past, or what happens now, the sun will still rise as usual tomorrow.
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