There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

A group of people came out of the gate and came to the car, and got into the car one after another. Lin Lishan drove the car, took the female relatives into the car, and then followed the one in front to the fat master.

In the car, Mother Zhang was sitting in the passenger seat with the child in her arms, listening to them chatting, her thoughts were confused. She thought of the pile of gifts in the living room, and then the pile of big gifts brought by the Cheng family at noon today, secretly thinking about what to do. Prepare something in return. I don't know what she ordered before she left, and how the boss and his wife are preparing.

Zhou Xiaozheng was in the last car, Zhang Guoqing was driving the car, sitting beside Zhao Chuanguang and Cheng Sijin, the three were chatting, and when they got out of the intersection, Zhou Xiaozheng ordered Zhang Guoqing to pass by Zhao's house and call to Zhao Dashan.

The car stopped at Zhao's house, Zhang Guoqing ran into the yard and saw Zhao Dashan in the living room, Uncle, where's Aunt Cheng?

I haven't finished get off work yet, what do I need to do with her? I'll be back later.

Zhang Guoqing picked up his coat and pulled him out, My dad and Uncle Guang are waiting for you in the car outside. Let's not wait for Aunt Cheng, let's go eat first.

Zhao Dashan hastily closed the gate of the yard, and the two got into the car.

After saying hello, Zhao Dashan asked Zhao Chuanguang curiously, Don't you have to go back in the morning? When will you come to the county again? Why don't you call me?

Zhao Chuanguang said proudly: As soon as I heard you said that Brother Zheng was going to the ancestral hall with Brother Cheng and the others today, I guessed that they would return to Beijing soon. Why don't you rush back and bring your wife over here? If Brother Zheng doesn't see her when he comes back, Believe it or not, my daughter-in-law will keep talking about it. How about it? Brothers are all smart, right?

Zhao Dashan looked at him contemptuously, You are really afraid of your wife.

I'm a good man. A good man is afraid of his wife. I don't believe you are not afraid of red peppers. Huh, red peppers didn't come?

When it comes to work, old women have a lot of things to do, and they never get off work on time.

Zhang Guoqing avoided the potholes on the road and drove quickly to the eastern suburbs of the county. He was really worried about the child going out for the first time. In addition, Zhou Jiao didn't eat a bite at home, so he had to ask the fat master to take care of it first. Confinement meal, feeling more and more urgent.

After taking a shortcut, Zhang Guoqing finally caught up with the large army and stopped at the gate of the yard. Zhang Guoqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Fat Master chose a suitable location for his yard, otherwise, just seeing the six cars approaching in a mighty manner would cause the villagers to watch.

The fat master heard his apprentice say that a group of small cars were coming at the door, he was terrified in his heart, and hurried to the gate himself, and when he arrived at the door, he saw Zhang Guoqing inside, and he was deeply relieved. He always had guests coming after dark, and today's broad daylight made his heart pound.

Xiao Wu, quickly bring your parents in to have a rest. You and I go to the big room, and there can be two big tables inside. There is also a kang for the baby to lie down on.

After finishing speaking, the fat master led everyone into the largest room in the East Wing. This room was indeed very big, with two tables placed inside, and the kang was also cleaned up.

Zhang Guoqing nodded in satisfaction, and asked everyone: Grandpa, do you have any taboos when eating? Can I ask the fat master to order you what dishes you can serve today?

Everyone shook their heads, all looking at Mr. Cheng and the others, depending on what the old man and the others needed.

Cheng Lao smiled and pointed at Lin Lao beside him, Lao Lin, tell me, it doesn't matter what I eat, there are no taboos. What do you need?

Mr. Lin nodded towards the fat master, There is nothing particular about the dishes, you take care of the female relatives. Let us men remember to serve good wine. Just look at it. By the way, remember to make confinement meals first.

Zhang Guoqing carried the bamboo basket and followed the fat master out, Fat master, first serve my daughter-in-law some nourishing soup and rice. You can cook the seafood in the bamboo basket as you see fit. I also need to trouble you to prepare a few more suitable dishes. The old man eats. The cold dishes and wine will be served by the young master first.

Look, I will definitely show my housekeeping skills today. Xiao Wu, the bear's paw hen is stewed today. Do you want it? The price is relatively high.

I want another Buddha jumping over the wall today. The old rules, wait for me to pay. After Zhang Guoqing finished speaking, he handed him the basket and walked into the room.

I heard Zhao Dashan talking about Fat Master's family history from afar.

After entering the room, Zhang Guoqing went to the kang and found that his son was lying on the top of the kang, sleeping soundly, unaffected by the environment in the slightest, he was really at ease with the situation. Sitting at the end of the kang, his mother and the others were chatting happily.

Zhou Jiao winked at him and smiled slightly. Zhang Guoqing laughed straight away, it can be seen from this, the one in front of me is even more excited, I didn't see her in high spirits and high spirits.

Zhang Guoqing said softly: There will be bear's paws later, you have a good fortune. Is there anything else you want to eat?

Zhou Jiao carefully looked around and said in a low voice, It would be great if there was Feilong soup.

There should be some today too. I just saw that there are processed flying dragons among the ingredients. I thought to myself that it's rare that Jiaojiao likes it, so I'll pack it up and take it away later.

After a while, the two chefs served wine and cold dishes one after another. After Zhou Xiaozheng called everyone to sit down, he beckoned for Zhang Guoqing to pass.

Let's drink at ease tonight. When we get drunk, some people at that table who don't like to drink will send us home. Ah Guang will stay at the hostel with the old men at night, and we will go to the provincial capital tomorrow afternoon. Xiao Wu, give your aunt and grandpa a full drink. .”

Zhang Guoqing opened the wine jar, starting from Mr. Cheng, the men at the two tables were all filled with sorghum to burn.

Seeing that he was still busy pouring fruit wine, Lin Lishan said quickly: Our female family will take care of you. You go to that table and watch the two old men so they don't drink too much.

Zhang Guoqing nodded and returned to his seat.

Seeing him come back, Zhao Chuanguang stood up and raised his wine glass and said loudly, Brother Zheng, for the first glass, we wish you to escape from the sea of ​​suffering, get together with your relatives, recognize your ancestors and return to your ancestors.

His words made everyone laugh, and they all stood up to toast.

When everyone sat down after drinking the first glass, Zhao Chuanguang saw that Zhang Guoqing had already started to pour the wine, and quickly boasted: It's better to be my son-in-law, see how sensible you are. Xiao Wu, you sit down, and we all pour it ourselves.

Holding the second glass of wine, Zhao Chuanguang stood up, This second glass of wine, I have to say a few words first, I am happy, I am so happy tonight, I finally saw our Jiaojiao. Daughter-in-law, let's respect Brother and sister-in-law have a drink, thank them for giving birth to a daughter for us.

Zhou Xiaozheng stood up, held up his wine glass, There is something wrong with what you said, what do you mean that we and I gave birth to a daughter for you? You have to remember, I am a relative, and you did it. Good brother, for your sake One sack of paper money a year, let's do it.

Jin Huimin laughed and explained to everyone. After speaking, he stood up, raised his wine glass, touched Lin Lishan's glass, and said loudly: Brother Zheng, for your safe return, my sister will do it first to respect you.

Zhao Dashan laughed loudly, Well said, we all drank this glass of wine for brother Zheng's safe return.

Zhou Xiao was waiting for the big guys to finish drinking, then poured the wine, and raised the glass in his hand, This third glass, I respect everyone, let's not say thank you, it's all in the wine.

After three cups of wine, the little chef continued to serve hot dishes, and Zhou Xiao was busy letting everyone fill their stomachs first.

Zhang Guoqing's ears were sharp, he vaguely heard Zuo Lin's voice outside, he listened carefully, the corners of his eyes touched the two old men in the upper seat, he suddenly came to his senses, pulled Zhou Xiaozheng, pointed to the outside, and said silently, Zuo Lin

Zhou Xiaozheng came over knowingly, nodded, watched him get up and leave and opened the door. Sure enough, I saw Zuo Lin carrying a jar of wine and Li Aiguo outside, just about to open the door to come in.

Zhang Guoqing quickly took the hands of the two of them and came in, Uncle Li, Uncle Zuo, it's a good thing you are here. My dad regretted that you couldn't get together with you at work today. Come in quickly, Uncle Dashan asked for leave today and didn't go to Chengshan. , I’ve already pulled you over. It’s going to be alright, with you guys joining me, I’m really going to get drunk at night.”

A smile flashed across Zhou Xiaozheng's eyes, he stood up and ordered the waiter beside him to add two chairs. He pulled the two of them and put them in the positions of himself and Zhang Guoqing.

Sit down quickly. Zuo Lin, where did you get the wine?

Zuo Lin nodded and pointed at Zhang Guoqing.

Zhao Dashan shouted happily: 50-year-old cellar, you have come to the right place. Brother Cheng, Ah Guang, this is Zuo Lin's bootleg wine. Let's drink it up for him later.

Li Aiguo complained to Mr. Cheng and Mr. Lin: You two old men, why didn't you say a word to us when you came last night? We heard the report from the waiter today and we were in a hurry to find you. We finally asked you to go to the village. Xiaowu’s family, they said you’ve gone back to the county seat. When we arrived at the county seat, we checked the guest house and you didn’t come back. We found out where Xiaowu’s new yard was after we found Zuo Lin. As soon as we passed by, the gate was closed. Fortunately, someone heard Said that some of your cars drove to the eastern suburbs of the county, so we could find you.

Cheng Lao comforted him with a smile, It's really hard work. This time we are here for private affairs, so there is no need to bother you. Usually you are already very busy with work, so there is no need to cause trouble to the place. You all fill up the wine yourself, let's continue drinking.

After adding two chairs and sitting down, the fat master came up with bear paws himself.

This is an old hen stewed in bear's paw. It has been stewed for two days. The old man has a taste.

Cheng Lao opened the lid, and a strong fragrance came to his face. He scooped up a small bowl with a spoon, added a piece of meat with chopsticks, and put it in his mouth. Bite it and break it, and after swallowing it, the fragrance will remain in your mouth, and the aftertaste will be endless. No wonder even Mencius said, Fish is what I want, and bear's paw is also what I want; you can't have both, and those who give up the fish will take the bear's paw.

Everyone on the table took a small bowl and tasted it with relish.

Zhao Chuanguang drank the soup and gave the fat master a thumbs up. This craftsmanship is really good, the saltiness is suitable, oily but not greasy. It's a pity to think of my aunt who made bear's paws like pig's trotters back home.

Zhou Xiaozheng couldn't see it for a while, the two jars were all eaten up, and then he saw his daughter drinking soup with squinted eyes, like a kitten, and he was very happy, so he hurriedly asked the fat master, Is there any more? Go to another two jars.

The fat master didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and quickly shook his head. Just this fore paw, he managed to find it with great difficulty, this thing is not easy to find.

When the fat master left, Jin Huimin said in a low voice: I always thought that bear's paws taste like pig's trotters. It seems that the key lies in the chef's skill.

Mrs. Cheng laughed out loud at her words, He simmered with an old hen and added ingredients. If braised bear's paws are really like pig's trotters. The best one is Buddha jumping over the wall, but it's a pity that you can't see it now. .”

Now Zhou Jiao is being tortured by Wowotou so that as long as it is meat, she can eat it. As for the Buddha jumping over the wall, she seems to have it in her space. I remember that time when Zhang Guoqing took her to a private restaurant with a membership system. The two of them went there admiringly, ordered a table of dishes, and finally packed the big jar of Buddha Jumping Wall. What did they think at the time, half a table of vegetarian dishes. Now if anyone pays a lot of money to buy her half a table of vegetarian dishes, she will be in a hurry with him. The past is unbearable.

Zhao Chuanguang waited for Zuo Lin and the two to toast the good wine, and quickly said: Zuo Lin, pour the good wine you brought back first. It must be good wine that can make my son-in-law think about it.

Zuo Lin nodded straight with a smile, and pointed at Zhang Guoqing, Xiao Wu, help Uncle Zuo pour it for everyone, so that everyone can taste it. Don't be reluctant, your aunt has already left five catties for you.

After Zhang Guoqing listened, he responded happily. He picked up the twenty-jin wine jar and began to pour the wine. He really needed to pour the wine from this jar. Fortunately, he was strong enough to go around two tables without getting tired.

When he filled the wine glasses of the two tables, the room was filled with the aroma of the wine. As expected of the old wine, the smell was strong. After drinking it, it was full of fragrance, sweet and mellow, and the rare thing was the clean finish, without bitterness in the aftertaste. Everyone praised it endlessly, and when they brought the old wine and drank it, all of them were already flushed and in high spirits.

Rolling up his sleeves, Zhao Chuanguang slapped the table and shouted, Except for the two old men, the men are starting to pass the test. Brothers, if you don't get drunk tonight, you won't go home.

At the end of the sentence, everyone stood up and respected the two old men one after another, then booed and shouted that Zhao Chuanguang would have three glasses first.

Zhang Guoqing brought a few jars of wine and put them on the table for them to pour themselves, took the children by themselves, and let Zhang's mother and the others drink and eat first. After the child has drunk the milk powder, the room is full of toasts and cups, and the cups are exchanged.

After drinking for three rounds, Zhou Xiaozheng left Zhang Guoqing to take care of everyone, and first took Zhou Jiao and the child back to the small courtyard.