Siheyuan: Spring and Autumn

Yi Zhonghai said embarrassedly: "Qin Zheng, it's our fault today. We didn't maintain order and something went wrong. I'm sorry."

Liu Haizhong also said: "It's our fault, I'm sorry."

Yan Bugui, Xu Wude and others also echoed him. Jia Dongxu and several young men did not speak. Their faces were all red, and no one knew whether it was because they had drunk alcohol or were embarrassed.

After they expressed their views, how could Qin Zheng still complain?

"Gentlemen, it's not a big deal, don't take it to heart. I'll just trouble you to wait a little longer. Zhuzi will start cooking right away. We have to eat and drink well."

"Okay, that's enough. Why don't you stay here and have a drink with us?"

"Okay, I'll have a drink with you."

Qin Zheng knew that now was not the time to be polite. If the food came later and someone came to grab it, it would be too embarrassing.

You really can't overestimate these old ladies. They can really do it and get meat and vegetables, but how much is face worth?

At the Jia family, Jia Zhang was happily eating the braised pork and said to Qin Huairu proudly, "It's delicious, isn't it? This silly Zhu doesn't look good and looks older than Dongxu, but he has mastered the cooking skills."

Qin Huairu picked up a piece of meat and ate it, swallowed it and said, "Well, our family can't make this taste, it's really delicious."

After saying that, she laughed again: "You guys are the same. These big meats were snatched away by you before the uncles and his family could even eat them. They must be very angry now."

"Humph, they've eaten everything. They won't starve if they skip a meal."

After saying that, she listened attentively to the sounds in the yard. Through the window, she saw He Yuzhu walking to the earthen stove again, and she quickly leaned on the window to watch.

"Huai Ru, look, Sha Zhu has started cooking again."

Qin Huairu also moved to the window and saw He Yuzhu started cutting vegetables again, both meat and vegetables. He prepared six dishes again and put them in the wok to start frying.

Jia Zhang tapped the windowsill and said, "How many dishes have been prepared? They can still be cooked. Wait a moment, I'll go get them again."

Qin Huairu was not Jia Zhang after all, so she immediately said, "Mom, don't go get it. What we got is enough for two meals."

"What's enough? Isn't it good to eat more? We are helping, you know, otherwise we can't keep it in this hot weather."

Qin Huairu was speechless. She didn't know what to say. The key point was that her mother-in-law wouldn't listen even if she said anything.

At the table, Liu Haizhong drank a glass of wine and said, "Dongxu, go home and tell your mom. Ah, if she hadn't started it, no one else in the yard would have followed suit. Don't do this again. You're embarrassing yourself."

Yan Bugui curled his lips and said, "That's right, the braised pork was so bright and fresh, I hadn't even picked it up yet, but he took it away directly."

His heart was bleeding, as if someone had taken the money from his pocket and he couldn't get it back.

Although there is only one person from each family eating at the table, this does not include the kitchen helper.

Today, the three aunts, Yan Jiecheng and Liu Guangqi were all helping in the kitchen. The three aunts helped to wash the vegetables, and Yan Jiecheng and Liu Guangqi helped to serve the dishes. Therefore, the three aunts were also able to sit at the table and eat at the female guests' table.

Jia Zhang also wanted to help wash the vegetables, but since the Qin family didn't invite her, she had no right to sit at the table.

Jia Dongxu stammered, "Yes, yes, I know, I will definitely say her."

Yi Zhonghai quickly tried to smooth things over: "Alright, don't mention it, it's over."

Three vegetarian dishes were soon cooked on three stoves and brought over by Yan Jiecheng on a tray, who placed the dishes on two tables.

The people at their table had not left yet, so there was no need to invite them. As for the other table, Qin Zheng asked the three aunts to invite them to sit down again.

"Jiecheng, when the dishes are served, add a stool and come over to eat together."

"Got it, Brother Zhengzi."

Yi Zhonghai said: "Come on, eat some food."

After drinking two glasses of wine, He Yuzhu and Yan Jiecheng came over with three meat dishes, and Qin Zheng put the dishes on the table from the tray.

However, just as she put it away, she saw the door of Jia's house opened, and Jia Zhang ran to the dining table like a whirlwind. But just as she reached out for the plate, she raised her eyes and saw Qin Zheng with his back to her door.

"Mom!"

At this moment, she screamed as if she had seen a ghost, and ran back home like a whirlwind. Then she heard a bang and the door was slammed shut.

At the table in the main courtyard, everyone looked at each other in confusion, and then burst into crazy laughter. The laughter of He Yuzhu, Yan Jiecheng and the three aunts was particularly loud, and they all laughed like pigs.

Even Jia Dongxu couldn't help laughing silently with his mouth wide open, looking very happy.

However, when the laughter ended, his face and neck were swollen red, and it was unclear whether it was from laughter or embarrassment.

Qin Zheng was speechless. This old woman was so shameless and had no bottom line.

Jia Dongxu stammered, "Qin Zheng, I'm sorry. I will definitely tell my mom about it when I get back."

Without waiting for others to speak, Qin Zheng said, "Alright, Brother Dongxu, it's not a big deal. Aunt Zhang can make us laugh like this, which adds to the festive atmosphere. Let's stop talking and drink."

Qin Zheng was too lazy to be angry with this woman, it would be a loss of face!

Yi Zhonghai also said: "Yes, let's drink. This wine is really good."

After the fun just now, plus the large portions of meat dishes, no one was angry anymore. The atmosphere really heated up, and those who could drink more started to drink a lot.

Jia family.

Jia Zhang leaned against the door, her hands on her chest, gasping for breath, and it took her a while to calm down.

Qin Huairu asked in surprise: "Mom, what's wrong with you?"

After catching her breath, Jia Zhang moved to the table and sat down.

"The second kid from the Qin family is also drinking there."

There was no need to explain further, Qin Huairu understood immediately.

She was a very smart woman. She knew that her mother-in-law was deeply afraid of Qin Zheng and must have been scared again.

"Mom, never mind, just eat."

Jia Zhang picked up a steamed bread, took a big bite, chewed it for a few times, then put the steamed bread on the table and pointed at Qin Huairu and said, "Water, water."

This is choking!

Qin Huairu quickly brought her some water, and she took three big gulps before she was able to swallow the meal.

"It's really unlucky. That's a jinx."

After cursing under her breath twice, Jia Zhang picked up the steamed bread and started eating again.

The banquet ended, the guests left, and after a busy period, the family finally sat down.

Xu Huizhen was in a really good mood today. Her husband's family was so supportive and she felt like she was in a lucky place!

While I was happy, I also felt uneasy.

"Mom, why don't we stay here today? I still have to cook for you and Dad tomorrow morning."

Xu Huizhen said to Han Qing shyly.