Siheyuan: Starting from the Pig Killer

Chapter 181: Secretly kissing Xiaoye and being broken by the mother-in-law

Compared to rice, Xiang Yunduan still prefers pasta, whether before or after time travel.

In addition, when she was at home, Liang Honghua often made some pasta from her hometown in Qin Province. It can be said that her appetite for noodles has been developed.

But what makes him more uncomfortable is that since he went to work in the city, he has eaten noodles very rarely.

Mainly because the canteen in the factory doesn't make noodles at all.

In fact, if you think about it, you can understand that compared to steaming rice, making noodles is obviously much more labor-intensive. Just kneading the noodles alone can be tiring, let alone rolling and cutting the noodles later.

There were only so many people in the cafeteria, so it was too busy.

Not to mention noodles, the canteens in factories generally don’t make dumplings and steamed buns. Basically, they only make steamed buns and steamed buns.

This is not only the case in slaughterhouses, but also in canteens of almost all factories, universities, institutions, etc.

That is to say, some units with a relatively small number of people may occasionally cook a meal of pasta.

Tao Xiaomin's expression became pensive as he listened.

If the noodle press can be built, it will definitely solve the problem of eating noodles for the masses.

It should be said that once this thing is made, there is no need to worry about not being able to sell it. There is market demand. After all, there are too many units that eat canteens. Even in the south, although they eat less noodles, they don’t eat them at all. Occasionally, they eat them. Ordering noodles is a novelty.

The big one is suitable for use in large canteens like factories. It has a mixing bucket. When using it, directly add flour and water into it according to the proportion, and then turn on the electricity to directly mix the flour into a suitable dough, and then use The dough is pressed into dough sheets by a machine, and finally cut into noodles with a special noodle cutter.

No, after chatting with Tao Xiaomin, a mechanical expert, for a while, Xiang Yunduan thought of the dough press.

"Yes, I envision two types of dough presses, one large and one small, one manual and one electric.

Because Xiang Yunduan is not just a wild imagination, but is well-founded. Not only that, Xiang Yunduan also described in detail what this so-called dough press should look like.

Moreover, the noodle cutting knife can also be set to different widths. If you want to eat wide noodles, you can eat wide noodles, if you want to eat thin noodles, you can eat thin noodles, which is very convenient! "

Machines such as washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc. are available in foreign countries, and everyone is focused on imitating them. But for dough presses, which are also in large-scale demand in daily life in China, no one pays attention to them.

"Noodle press? You said you thought of a machine that can help chefs specialize in making noodles?"

And because noodles can be dried and stored, you can use your free time to make the noodles and dry them in the sun. You can cook them directly when eating, which is very convenient.

If this picture were shown to ordinary people, of course it would only be entertaining, but in the eyes of Tao Xiaomin, a mechanical expert, it would be completely different.

It’s just that no one has thought of this idea before.

The small ones are mainly used by families or state-owned restaurants. They do not require stirring and you have to mix the dough yourself. The noodle press is only responsible for pressing and cutting the noodles.

Of course, he could only draw a general appearance, as well as several more important parts of the dough press. As for the specific parameters, he naturally didn't understand.

The main reason is that foreigners don't eat noodles very much and don't have this demand. In China, they mainly imitate various foreign machines, and people don't have many innovative ideas.

"Actually, this dough pressing machine can not only press dough, but can also be used when making steamed buns. Just stack the thin dough sheets together, and then directly cut them into square steamed buns with a knife. Steam it directly in the pot. Not only will it not fall apart after it comes out, but it will also have layers inside!" Xiang Yunduan added.

Xiang Yunduan said, describing it to his uncle, which seemed a bit unsatisfactory, and then asked Tao Xiao who was next to him to get paper and pen, and directly drew the kind of dough press he had seen in later generations. , not too advanced, just the kind that was very popular in the 1990s.

In fact, this thing, to put it bluntly, does not have much technical content. It is mainly a question of thinking. It is not difficult to make it with the current domestic technical level.

Originally, what he was thinking was that this would-be brother-in-law, a police officer, could know something about mechanics, but after Xiang Yunduan explained his idea, he immediately became interested.

When Xiang Yunduan wants to eat noodles, he has to do it himself, which is very troublesome.

Next to him, Tao Xiaomin was already studying the picture he had drawn casually, and from time to time he was still calculating something on it with a pen.

"Xiaoye, brother, what's going on?"

When Xiang Yunduan saw what he was saying, Tao Xiaomin seemed not to hear him and ignored him, which made him a little confused.

"Hmph, who told you to say this? Can't you just sit down and talk about home affairs?
My eldest brother is all about machinery. He is usually either in the workshop or in the library. Apart from studying mechanical knowledge every day, he has no other hobbies at all.

Originally, I came back early today, so it’s rare to see me. It’s better for you. Isn’t this just looking for trouble? "Tao Xiaoye said angrily.

She knew this eldest brother very well. Looking at the situation at this moment, she probably wouldn't eat dinner.

"Ah? Is eldest brother so eager to learn? Blame me. It's my first time to meet eldest brother. I don't know the situation!" Xiang Yunduan said with an embarrassed look.

"I think you're doing it on purpose. Tell me about you. You talk about music with my sister and machines with my brother. How can you be so good at it? I'm your partner. Why don't you talk to me about being a reporter? ?" Tao Xiaoye became more and more angry.

Xiang Yunduan was stunned for a moment, but he responded quickly: "Xiao Ye, you are wrong, aren't I just trying to make things smooth for both of us?
Oh, I made my sister-in-law and uncle-in-law happy, but did I do it wrong?

Besides, who said I didn't chat with you? When we first met, didn't you write a report on the housing crisis? I had some credit for that report, right?
Moreover, do you think this couple often talks about work? When we are together, don’t we always talk about other things? I remember you were very happy!
When we first met, you were so shy, but now I feel like you can talk better than me! "

At first, Tao Xiaoye seemed to understand the truth, but after listening to it, his face turned red. He glanced at Tao Xiaomin, who was lying on the table and working hard, and saw that he didn't notice Xiang Yunduan's words at all. He breathed a sigh of relief, then raised his fist and hit Xiang Yunduan several times.

Xiang Yunduan couldn't let go of this good opportunity. He grabbed Tao Xiaoye's small fist with his big hand, gently brought it into his arms, and then lowered his head and kissed it without saying a word.

"Ugh~oooo!"

Tao Xiao also didn't expect Xiang Yunduan to be so courageous that he dared to touch her home, and his elder brother was sitting next to him.

Xiang Yunduan is not a simple person. Not long after they have been together, their relationship has become very close. It goes without saying that kissing is a matter of course, but before, it was done secretly and only when no one was around. This kind of thing This is the first time this has happened.

Tao Xiao also felt very nervous. After all, his eldest brother was right next to him. Although the eldest brother, a nerd, started doing research, it was really hard to wake him up, but it still felt too exciting. "Let me go!"

Tao Xiao also struggled to say something, and then there was nothing more to say. With her little strength, she was no match for Xiang Yunduan.

However, what surprised Xiang Yunduan was that Tao Xiao no longer struggled as they kissed, and even responded actively, with his eyes closed and his eyelashes trembling.

"Xiao Xiang, it's time to eat. Auntie has prepared some home-cooked food. Don't dislike it..."

Just when the two of them were immersed in different pleasures due to the special environment, they were unexpectedly interrupted by the appearance of Mei Zhihua.

Mei Zhihua and Tao Minzhen have already prepared dinner. Although it is home-cooked food, there are also four or five stir-fried dishes, which are obviously carefully prepared.

Just when Mei Zhihua opened the door curtain and walked into the house with the plate in hand, she was still wondering why there was no sound inside. Was it because Xiao Min and Xiang Yunduan had an unpleasant conversation?

As a result, as soon as he lowered the door curtain, he turned around and saw his little daughter sitting on Xiang Yunduan's lap, half leaning and half leaning in Xiang Yunduan's arms. The two were so close that they couldn't separate.

Mei Zhihua was stunned on the spot. She had never imagined this situation before she came in.

“Are today’s young people so bold?”

Mei Zhihua suddenly felt like she was a little old? Can't keep up with the times?
"Mom~"

Mei Zhihua came in suddenly, and Tao Xiao was too immersed in the kiss. He didn't react for a while. When he came back to his senses, his mother was already standing in front of him. Under this situation, Tao Xiao He could only act like an ostrich, blushing and complaining to his mother like a baby, and then buried his head in his chest.

"Ah~ Auntie, I don't dislike it, I don't dislike it. I heard Xiaoye say it more than once that your cooking skills are excellent. I didn't expect that I would finally be able to taste it myself today!" Xiang Yunduan said with some embarrassment.

Although he is thick-skinned, he still feels embarrassed in this situation.

"Oh, Xiaoya, you're just talking nonsense. Auntie's cooking is not that delicious. Just wait a moment, all the dishes will be served soon!" Mei Zhihua is the elder after all, so he quickly resolved the embarrassment and pretended that nothing happened. The same thing happened, so I turned around and went to the kitchen again.

"It's all your fault, it's all your fault!"

As soon as Mei Zhihua left, Tao Xiaoye took out all his shame and anger on Xiang Yunduan.

"Okay, okay, blame me, blame me, blame me for not being able to control myself. I originally planned to just kiss you, but as soon as you took the initiative, I..."

Before Xiang Yunduan finished speaking, he was interrupted by Tao Xiaoye: "You are still talking! Shut up!"

The two of them joked around for a while before sitting down properly.

Soon, Mei Zhihua came back, but before coming in, he shouted loudly at the door. This unusual behavior made Tao Minzhen, who came with him, a little strange.

As a result, when she came in, she saw Xiang Yunduan and Xiaomei sitting upright.

Tao Min really thought that this was Xiang Yunduan's first visit, so she couldn't let him go. Little did she know that Xiang Yunduan let go too far and almost couldn't hold it back.

"Xiao Xiang, would you like to drink something?"

The dishes were put on the table and everyone sat down. Mei Zhihua looked at Xiang Yunduan and asked.

"Then have some, I'll toast you!" Xiang Yunduan was not polite.

When he came, in addition to the specialties brought back from the Northeast, he naturally brought tobacco, wine and tea. After all, he was here to propose marriage, so he must bring these things.

However, Mei Zhihua did not open the wine he brought over, but took out a bottle from the cabinet. Looking at the label, it should be Moutai.

Xiang Yunduan took the wine and toasted Mei Zhihua, Tao Xiaomin and Tao Minzhen one by one, and then got down to business.

"Auntie, eldest brother, eldest sister, I came here this time to propose marriage. Xiaoye and I have been dating for such a long time. I like Xiaoye very much. We two feel very compatible in every aspect, so, I I want to find a suitable day to settle the marriage between Xiao Ye and I!" Xiang Yunduan said seriously.

Originally, Yao Fangfang should have come forward on this matter, but after much deliberation, he decided to do it himself.

Of course, Cui Mingliang and Yao Fangfang, as matchmakers, must not throw themselves over the wall. When they get engaged, they will of course be invited.

The main reason is that Xiang Yunduan is thinking about going home at the weekend, and wants to take Tao Xiaoye back with him and let his grandfather and parents meet him.

Moreover, Tao Xiaoye's father has been working out of town and it is difficult to have free time. Her father must know about Tao Xiaoye's marriage.

Xiang Yunduan's idea was that he would come here today to officially meet Tao Xiaoye's family, and then take Tao Xiaoye to meet his own family over the weekend.

Then it's time to wait for Tao Xiaoye's father to have time, and the parents of both parties and the matchmaker will have a meal together to settle the matter.

"Xiao Xiang, my aunt is very much in favor of what you and Xiao Ye are doing. She also knows what you mean. After a while, Xiao Ye's father will be transferred to Sijiu City to work. Then he will have more time. Let's talk about this again, okay?" Mei Zhihua stopped her chopsticks and considered it after seeing Xiang Yunduan's seriousness.

She had mentioned the matter between her daughter and Xiang Yunduan in a letter to the old man before, and introduced the specific situation to the old man. The old man had no objection and only said that he would be transferred back soon and would conduct an inspection at that time.

Therefore, she could only say this much today.

"Thank you, aunt!"

Xiang Yunduan continued: "Let's wait until uncle comes back. In addition, I have another request. I want to take Xiaoye home this weekend so that Xiaoye can meet my family. Can you agree? ?”

"I remember your family is from Meotou Gou. It's not far there. You can leave in the morning on weekends and come back in the evening. Of course Auntie agreed. This is what it should be. Since you are thinking about getting married, why don't you meet your family? I definitely want it!" Mei Zhihua said.

Listening to the conversation between Xiang Yunduan and her mother, Tao Xiao was also a little confused. She didn't expect that Xiang Yunduan would mention the marriage so suddenly today, let alone that he would go to Xiang Yunduan's house to meet his parents on the weekend. She was not prepared at all. No.

(End of this chapter)