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The full moon banquet at Cao Weiguo's home was very lively, and the courtyard was bustling with people, and laughter and blessings intertwined into a warm ocean. Liu Ping'an, as Cao Weiguo's son, was sunny and bright on this day, and the whole courtyard was filled with a festive atmosphere. Liu Ping'an, as Cao Weiguo's godfather, came here early in the morning with Qin Jingru. They carried carefully selected gifts in their hands, and their faces were filled with joyful smiles.

As soon as he entered the door, Liu Pingan saw Cao Weiguo. He patted Cao Weiguo on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Weiguo, congratulations! I think this kid will definitely have a bright future!"

Cao Weiguo smiled and nodded, saying, "Then I'll have to rely on you as my godfather, please help me."

At this time, Zhu'er came over, and Liu Ping'an quickly turned around and introduced Qin Jingru to her.

Qin Jingru was wearing a simple dress with a gentle smile on her face. She greeted Zhu'er politely, then followed Zhu'er to the bed and teased her little nephew who was lying on the small bed.

Qin Jingru gently shook the rattle in her hand, which made a crisp sound. The little nephew was amused and giggled, with curiosity and happiness shining in his eyes.

At the same time, Liu Ping'an and Cao Weiguo stood at the door, standing side by side, like two tall green pines. Their faces were filled with warm smiles, welcoming every guest who came. From time to time, guests came to congratulate them, and they smiled and nodded, shaking hands with the guests.

At this time, a figure appeared in front of him - Liu Ping'an's third uncle Liu Jianping. He was wearing a neat Zhongshan suit, with a kind face and a gentle temperament. When Liu Jianping saw Cao Weiguo, he immediately stepped forward, stretched out his hands and held his hands tightly, and said happily: "Weiguo, you are so lucky! Look at your son, he is so strong and will definitely become a pillar of the country in the future!" After hearing this, Cao Weiguo couldn't help but smile, his eyes full of pride.

Then, Yi Zhonghai and the aunt came hand in hand. They walked through the bustling crowd and found He Yuzhu who was busy in the yard with sharp eyes. Yi Zhonghai strode to He Yuzhu, patted him on the shoulder, then laughed heartily and teased: "Zhuzi, today's table of dishes depends on you! I heard that you have learned a few dishes recently, and they are all your specialties. Tell me quickly, what delicious food can we all taste today?" He Yuzhu smiled slightly, with a confident light in his eyes, and began to introduce the dishes he prepared.

He Yuzhu was busy in the kitchen, chopping vegetables skillfully, with his knife skills being very smooth and natural. Hearing Cao Weiguo's words, he looked up, a bright smile appeared on his face, and he replied: "Uncle, you can rest assured! I will definitely satisfy everyone at today's banquet, and they will definitely praise it! I have prepared braised eggplant, steamed fish and specially made spicy chicken, which are all hard dishes! Moreover, with my good cooking skills, I don't have to worry about not having food to eat no matter where I go!"

The aunt standing nearby couldn't help laughing happily after hearing what He Yuzhu said. She said with a smile: "Zhuzi, your cooking skills are getting better and better, and you can almost be compared with professional chefs! If we hold any party in our yard in the future, the first thing we think of is to invite you to be the chef!" After hearing what the aunt said, everyone nodded in agreement, and laughter broke out, making the whole scene more lively and joyful.

In such a cheerful atmosphere, the full moon wine of Cao Wei State officially began. Everyone's face was filled with joy, and everyone blessed each other and shared this wonderful moment together. In this warm courtyard, every detail was filled with deep friendship and blessings, making people feel endless warmth and happiness.

As the guests took their seats one after another, the waiters brought delicious dishes to the table. The twelve carefully prepared dishes were presented one by one, triggering bursts of exclamations and praises from the guests.

The first dish served was braised eggplant. Its tempting aroma made people linger, and its bright color made people salivate. Liu Pingan couldn't wait to pick up a piece and taste it. His brows relaxed, and he showed a satisfied smile, praising: "This eggplant is cooked soft and tasty, sweet and salty, just right, it is really a good appetizer!"

Then, the steamed fish was served. The fish meat was delicate and tender, exuding a light fragrance. Qin Jingru carefully picked up a piece of fish meat with chopsticks, gently put it into her mouth, and tasted it carefully. Her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a satisfied expression, and she said softly: "This fish is really fresh, steamed at the right temperature, the meat is tender and delicious, and it retains the original flavor of the fish itself, light but not losing its delicious characteristics."

When He Yuzhu came out of the kitchen with the special spicy chicken, everyone's attention was drawn to it. The bright red spicy chicken exuded an alluring aroma, making people salivate.

Before He Yuzhu could put down his plate, Liu Jianping picked up a piece of chicken with chopsticks and put it in his mouth. As soon as he took a bite, his eyes lit up and he praised it endlessly: "Zhuzi, your spicy chicken is really amazing! It's spicy but not dry, crispy and delicious, and each piece of chicken is full of the aroma of chili and pepper. I can't stop eating it one bite after another!"

Then, He Yuzhu brought out another serving of sweet and sour spareribs. The golden spareribs were covered with a thin layer of sweet and sour sauce, which looked very tempting. Zhu'er's cousin couldn't wait to pick up a piece of spareribs and put it in her mouth. After tasting it carefully, she smiled and said, "This sweet and sour spareribs has just the right balance of sweet and sour. The spareribs are fried golden and crispy. One bite makes me feel full of happiness."

Then, He Yuzhu brought out another dish of Kung Pao Chicken. This dish was bright red in color and fragrant. Yi Zhonghai nodded as he ate it, praising it: "The chicken is tender and smooth, the peanuts are crispy, and it is spicy with a hint of sweetness. It is really a good dish to go with wine."

Finally, He Yuzhu brought out another serving of Mapo Tofu. This dish was spicy and fresh, and the tofu was smooth and tender. A lady took a bite and praised it repeatedly: "This tofu is so authentic, spicy and fresh, and it is unforgettable after one bite."

The hairy crabs were still steaming when they were served, and the golden crab roe and white crab meat looked very tempting. Cao Weiguo's colleague, Master Li, picked up a piece of crab roe and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully, then gave a thumbs up and praised: "This hairy crab is really fresh! Steaming can best show its freshness, the meat is tender, yellow and delicious." After that, he picked up another piece of crab meat and put it in his mouth, enjoying the tender and juicy taste.

Then, the waiter brought a pot of dry-pot cauliflower. The aroma of this dish was so fragrant that it made people salivate. Qin Jingru's best friend couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks and taste it. Her eyes lit up immediately and she praised it highly: "Wow, this cauliflower is fried just right! It has the spicy flavor of the dry-pot and the crispness of the cauliflower. It's so delicious!" She kept putting food into her bowl while talking.

The scallops were placed in small steamers, each scallop was plump and juicy, and covered with a thick layer of minced garlic. Liu Ping'an's third aunt gently scooped up a piece of scallop meat with a small spoon, put it in her mouth and chewed it, with a satisfied expression on her face. She praised: "The scallops are steamed just right, the fragrance of the minced garlic and the freshness of the scallops are perfectly combined, one bite at a time, so satisfying."

The last dish was braised beef in soy sauce. The beef was sliced ​​into thin slices and neatly placed on the plate, each slice revealing an attractive red color. Cao Weiguo's old friend Uncle Zhang picked up a piece of beef, looked at it carefully, and then put it into his mouth and chewed it slowly. He nodded while eating: "Well, this braised beef in soy sauce is authentic, the meat is delicious, and the sauce is rich. It is perfect for drinking."

After the lettuce with oyster sauce was served, Zhu'er's mother picked up a piece with chopsticks and tasted it, then said to everyone with a smile: "This lettuce is crisp and refreshing, and the oyster sauce is seasoned just right, not too salty or too bland. After eating so much greasy food, this lettuce with oyster sauce is just right to clear the mouth." After that, she picked up a few more pieces with chopsticks and put them into her mouth to taste them carefully.

Soon, the last dish, West Lake Beef Soup, was served on the table. This soup looked mouth-watering and smelled even more fragrant. Yi Zhonghai's wife took a spoonful and put it into her mouth. After savoring it carefully, she exclaimed: "This beef soup is really well made! The soup is rich but not greasy, and the beef is tender and delicious, melting in the mouth. This taste is really great, and it puts a perfect end to this meal." Other guests echoed and expressed their approval.

Every dish won the praise of the guests. Everyone enjoyed the food and chatted happily. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Cao Weiguo was very happy to see everyone eating happily. He knew that this full moon banquet not only allowed everyone to taste delicious food, but also enhanced the feelings and friendship between each other. In this joyful atmosphere, everyone felt the warmth and happiness of home.

As the banquet progressed, the guests kept laughing and talking, and the courtyard was filled with a festive atmosphere. Cao Weiguo stood up, holding a glass of wine, and thanked every guest present: "I feel extremely happy to be here with you to celebrate my son's full moon. Thank you all for coming, thank you for your blessings, and thank He Yuzhu for preparing such a sumptuous banquet for us. I hope everyone can eat and drink happily today!"

After saying that, Cao Weiguo drank it all in one gulp, and the guests also raised their glasses to respond to his speech. Liu Pingan patted Cao Weiguo on the back and said with a smile: "Weiguo, don't be so polite! We are all old friends, your happy event is our happy event. Come on, cheers!"

Amidst the cheers, the guests continued to enjoy the delicious food on the table and chatted about each other's lives and interesting stories. The children chased and played in the yard, laughing and talking continuously, adding more joy and vitality to this full moon banquet.

As time went by, the banquet gradually came to an end. The guests congratulated Cao Weiguo and Zhu'er and sent their best wishes. Liu Ping'an and Qin Jingru also walked up to Cao Weiguo and said with a smile: "Weiguo, I am so happy today! I hope your son will grow up healthily and become a pillar of the country in the future!"

Cao Weiguo nodded gratefully and held Liu Ping'an's hand tightly: "Ping'an, thank you! Thank you for your blessing. I will take good care of him and let him grow up healthy and happy."

Amid the laughter and joy of the guests, Cao Weiguo's full moon banquet came to a successful conclusion. This banquet not only allowed everyone to taste delicious food, but also enhanced the feelings and friendship between each other. Everyone left the courtyard with full happiness and joy, and their hearts were filled with beautiful visions and expectations for the future.

Cao Weiguo and Zhu'er stood at the door, waving goodbye to every guest who left. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, and their hearts were filled with gratitude and joy. They knew that this full moon banquet would become one of the most beautiful memories of their lives and would be forever engraved in their hearts.