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Chapter 129 Negotiating terms at the family banquet
Not long after, Yang Xingyu's brother-in-law Yang Qingsi also came. When he came, he seemed a little excited and walked very fast. I don't know whether it was because of excitement or shyness. His face was a little red, but his face was filled with a bright smile. .

Behind him, followed a thin woman in her thirties.

The woman's face was also a little red, and she lowered her head slightly, as if she was embarrassed to look at others.

Yang Xingyu looked at this woman curiously. Is this the person that my uncle is about to marry?
This woman looked very plainly dressed and had an honest face.

Yang Xingyu was a little worried that after they got married, this woman would not be able to control her brother-in-law Yang Qingsi. Yang Qingsi had a bad temper, was lazy, and was prone to being messy when his temper got worse.

Therefore, Yang Xingyu hoped that the woman his uncle would find this time would be a bit more aggressive, and that she would be able to take care of him obediently and work hard without complaining. That would be the best.

But after meeting this woman today, Yang Xingyu felt that this woman might not be able to take on such a big responsibility.

Sure enough, when Yang Qingsi introduced her to everyone, although he did not explicitly say that this woman was his partner, anyone who heard it would know that he was introducing his partner.

"That, that, second brother, third brother, Xiaoyu, Xiaohe, she, she is that one, do you understand that one? Hehe, hehe."

"Auntie, sit down! I'll pour you a cup of tea. You sit down first!"

Yang Xingyu stood up to say hello, and Dong Xiaoxiao, who was sitting next to him, quickly stood up and said, "I'll get some tea!"

"Can we eat now? I'm hungry!"

Meng Xinghe did not say hello to the woman brought by his uncle, but complained that he was hungry.

Yang Xingyu glanced at the boy and felt that he was still as rude as when he was a child.

However, when this boy shouted that he was hungry, everyone followed his words and called for dinner.

Yang Xingyu's family of three all went to the kitchen to serve food.

The woman brought by Yang Qingsi saw this and quickly got up to help serve the dishes. Meng Xinghe's partner She Hongyu also got up to serve the dishes.

Among the women, except for Dong Xiaoxiao who was pouring tea, only Yang Xingyu's second mother, Meng Yun, and her husband, Yang Qingguo, were sitting firmly in their seats, waiting to eat the ready-made food.

Even Yang Xingyu's third uncle Yang Qingping went to the kitchen to look for wine.

There are a lot of people eating today.

There is no room for one table.

Yang Qingshi had already gone to his cousin's house to borrow an Eight Immortals table and stools, and put them together with his own Eight Immortals table to create a big long table.

Dishes were served one after another, wine and drinks were also brought, and everyone came to the table to eat.

During this period, Yang Xingyu and Dong Xiaoxiao seemed relatively quiet. Dong Xiaoxiao sat next to Yang Xingyu. Before starting to eat, he tilted his head slightly and leaned into Yang Xingyu's ear. He smiled and whispered: "I am eating for you again today. You No objection?"

What opinions can Yang Xingyu have?
She came to the door enthusiastically and brought a bunch of gifts. Could he still not let her stay here for a meal?

"As long as you don't mind the humble food."

He whispered back.

Seeing that most of the table was filled with big fish and meat, Dong Xiaoxiao smiled crookedly and whispered in Yang Xingyu's ear: "This food is still simple? Are you too high-minded? Is it because your family is young?" Is the New Year's Eve dinner more sumptuous? I suddenly want to join in your family's New Year's Eve dinner."

Yang Xingyu: "..."

Can we just have fun at New Year’s Eve dinner?
The New Year's Eve dinner is a day for family reunion. If she really comes to the New Year's Eve dinner this year, her parents will definitely treat her as their daughter-in-law.

Therefore, after hearing her words, Yang Xingyu did not even dare to say a polite word.

If she took his kind words seriously and actually came to his house for New Year's Eve dinner this year, the news would probably spread throughout the village very quickly.

When he brings Zhen Xin or Qi Meilan to his home in the future, what will the people in the village think of him?

What if someone was jealous of him and asked him in front of Zhen Xin or Qi Meilan if the girl who came to his house for New Year's Eve dinner last time broke up with him?
How does he answer?

What would Zhen Xin or Qi Meilan think?
Reputation is useless most of the time.

But at some critical times, a little bad reputation can ruin your good deeds.

“My New Year’s Eve dinner is not as sumptuous as today!”

Yang Xingyu answered like this.

This is also true.

As his business has gradually grown this year, his parents sell roast duck and braised vegetables every day, and their income is far higher than in previous years. Therefore, today's meal is indeed more sumptuous than any previous New Year's Eve dinner in his family.

Large pots of braised pork, old chicken soup, roast duck, braised duck wings, soy sauce beef, floating fish...etc., each portion is large.

The few vegetarian dishes are all homegrown.

Floating fish is their local specialty.

In his previous life, Yang Xingyu traveled extensively and visited many cities, but he had never seen floating fish anywhere else.

The preparation of floating fish is very simple and the cost is not high. It is a home-cooked dish that the locals like very much.

The main ingredient is silver carp, and those with better conditions will choose silver carp.

In addition, a tofu is also needed.

After killing the silver carp, first remove the fish head, then roughly chop the whole fish body into a dozen large pieces, sprinkle the whole fish head with cooking wine, dark soy sauce, and the most important water chili sauce, and stir Once evenly mixed, marinate for ten minutes.

Marinating fish heads and meat with water and chili sauce is the key and soul of making floating fish.

Good water chili sauce makes floating fish, and the soup is delicious and unique. It is the favorite of many local people.

It is also Yang Xingyu’s favorite.

Before his rebirth, when he was seriously ill and about to die, the hometown dish he missed the most was floating fish.Because it was the most delicious dish he could eat every year when he was a kid, until he was a teenager.

Marinating the fish head and fish meat with water-based chili sauce not only allows the salty taste to enter the fish head and fish meat, but also allows the spiciness to enter.

It can also remove the smell.

Put the marinated fish head and fish meat into a pot of boiling water, cook over high heat, add tofu cubes, add a little soy sauce for color, add some oil, salt, and MSG for seasoning. It is essential to boil it with a large spoonful. Good cooked lard.

The so-called tofu with thousands of rolls is like fish with thousands of rolls.

Cook over high heat for a while, and the fragrance of the fish will enter the tofu. The fragrance of the tofu can remove the greasiness of the fish.

The spiciness of the water chili pepper penetrates into the fish head, fish meat and tofu.

Cooked lard will make the spiciness of water chili mild and will not irritate your throat.

When it comes out of the pan, it would be even better if you can sprinkle some chopped coriander or chopped green onion.

When Yang Xingyu was working in other places, he occasionally talked with people from other places about eating fish.

Many people say that silver carp is unpalatable because of its earthy smell. Others say that the meat of silver carp is loose and not tender enough.

and many more.

It sounds like silver carp has all its shortcomings.

And what he wants to say is - you don't know how to do it correctly.

This is not.

When their family started eating today, the first things their father Yang Qingshi, second brother Yang Qingguo, third brother Yang Qingping, young man Yang Qingsi and others used to reach for with their chopsticks were the large pot of floating fish on the table.

Someone snatched the fish face and meat.

The fish face meat of the floating fish is tender and smooth. When you put it in your mouth, the fish meat will penetrate into the throat like jelly.

Some people fish for fish meat, focusing on the part on the belly of the fish. There are no fine thorns in that part, only a few large thorns. Moreover, the meat on the belly of the fish is also very tender.

Someone else scooped up the whole fish head. This person was Yang Qingguo.

The fish faces had been snatched away by others, and what Yang Qingguo picked up was a fish head that looked like only the skull was left.

"I haven't eaten floating fish at home for a long time! I'm not polite about the fish head today, haha."

As he spoke, he bit open the fish skull, put his mouth towards the bitten part, and swung hard. Suddenly, with a purr, the fish brain, which was tenderer than jelly, was sucked into his mouth.

Suddenly, his eyes narrowed, and that expression gave people the impression of being beautiful.

"Boss, you will have fish jelly to eat tomorrow morning. This fish jelly will definitely be delicious!"

Yang Qingping was eating tofu while talking to his elder brother Yang Qingshi.

Yang Qingshi nodded with a smile on his face.

There is a lot of floating fish soup, and the soup is very fresh.

In the past, when we ate floating fish, only when the weather was cold in winter, the fish soup would turn into fish jelly the next day, and we could scoop it into our mouths one by one. It was absolutely delicious.

Now, with a refrigerator at home, you can have fish jelly in any season.

"The floating fish from my hometown is still delicious! Why can't I make it taste so good at home? Sister-in-law, do you have any tips? Teach me!"

After Yang Qingguo swallowed the fish head, he sighed and asked his sister-in-law Fang Xiaomei for advice.

Fang Xiaomei laughed and said, "How do I have any tips? I just do it casually."

Yang Qingguo was a little unwilling and suddenly looked at Yang Xingyu, "Xiaoyu! You graduated with a major in cooking. Tell me, is there any secret to making floating fish?"

His words focused everyone's attention on Yang Xingyu.

Yang Xingyu laughed. He couldn't tell. Maybe it was because his second uncle was not good at cooking. He blinked and said, "I guess it may be a problem with the water quality! The silver carp here seems to be more delicious than those from other places. Well, maybe It also has something to do with the feeding method. I heard that in some places, chicken, duck, and pig manure are used to feed fish. Do you think anyone here uses these things to feed fish? All they feed is rice bran and bean dregs."

Before he finished speaking, most of the people at the table nodded in agreement.

Because of a floating fish, the atmosphere on the table became very lively.

Everyone was eating and drinking. When it was almost over, the second uncle Yang Qingguo looked at Yang Qingsi's partner and said, "Sister-in-law, can I call you sister-in-law now?"

Everyone's attention was attracted.

The woman looked at Yang Qingguo. Judging from her clothes and demeanor, among the men at the table today, Yang Qingguo was undoubtedly the most conspicuous.

She showed a smile, pursed her lips and said: "You are the second brother of the fourth brother, right? You can call me Cuihua! The fourth brother and I are not married yet! Whether we can get married later depends on whether he can agree to it. my request."

The table gradually quieted down.

They all realized that it was time to get down to business and talk about marriage.

Yang Qingguo raised his right eyebrow slightly and asked curiously: "What do you want? Just tell us and we will listen. It's okay! As long as it's a reasonable request, even if the fourth child can't satisfy you, we brothers will help him." If it satisfies you, tell me!"

Cuihua glanced at the people at the table, as if she couldn't stand the gazes of so many people. She lowered her head slightly, her face turned slightly red, and whispered: "I don't ask for much, one person wants 2 yuan. Because my son is still young, and if the fourth asks me to come home, he will definitely let me give birth to his child. Without 2 yuan, I’m afraid we won’t be able to survive.”

"Well, that's a reasonable request! Any more?"

Yang Qingguo asked again.

Cuihua hesitated slightly, raised her eyes to look at Yang Qingguo, then lowered her head and said: "Another request is - I hope that the fourth child can go out and renovate the house before getting married. I have gone to see his house, because it was a bit awkward before. It’s leaking, and some walls are leaking and it’s ugly. If nothing new is done, it will be ugly when my parents come when we get married.”

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