The journey of giving birth to a son

Chapter 77 New Year’s Eve Dinner

Amidst the busyness, the New Year’s bell rang.

In the new year, Jiang Shiyi met many people, and these people all helped him.

Zhao Tiechui, Lady Wu, Yue Ya, Lin Wanniang, Zhou Zhengze... they were all alone, so Jiang Shiyi called them all to his house for the New Year's Eve dinner.

So this year’s New Year’s Eve dinner needs to be carefully prepared.

There was a joyful and lively atmosphere in the Jiang family's kitchen. Shen Yunniang and Jiang Shiyi, mother and daughter, had been busy preparing the New Year's Eve dinner since noon.

On the stove, various ingredients have been prepared. Pork trotters, meatballs, roast duck, and saliva chicken are essential. There are also beef, crabs and prawns. The crabs and prawns were given by Mrs. Zhang. Jiang Hui yesterday When he brought it back in the evening, Mrs. Zhang gave him the new year's money. It was eight copper coins made of gold tied into a string. It was very delicate and Jiang Hui couldn't put it down.

"Sister, let me help you!" Yue Ya walked in.

During the Chinese New Year this year, Jiang Shiyi bought new clothes for Yue Ya. Yue Ya wore a floral cotton-padded jacket, her whole body was flushed, and she looked very festive.

In the new year, Crescent Moon is fatter, and her eyes narrow into slits when she smiles.

"No, no, no!" Jiang Shiyi was chopping vegetables, "You go outside and play!"

"Man Yue, why don't you see that there are two chefs here, and you still need to do it."

Lin Wanniang stood at the door of the kitchen and said, "My job is to serve food!"

Jiang Shiyi wanted to laugh when he heard Lin Wanniang's name for Yue Ya. Crescent Moon doesn't care at all, just scream if you want!
After leaving the kitchen door, Yue Ya was not idle, helping Jiang Kejian and others post couplets and hang red lanterns.

As soon as the couplets and red lanterns are hung, the New Year's atmosphere rushes into our faces.

Zhou Zhengze walked in carrying large and small bags, "I'm not late, am I? Godmother?"

Zhou Zhengze always called Shen Yunniang godmother. Shen Yunniang was very happy after hearing this and hurriedly gave him a seat and poured tea.

Zhou Zhengze put the gifts he had brought on the table. His family was in the silk and satin business, and he brought several bolts of damask, which looked very expensive.

"Look at this one, it's perfect for making new clothes for your godmother." Zhou Zhengze picked up a piece of blue fabric.

"No, no! This is too expensive!" Shen Yunniang waved her hands repeatedly.

"This is all from the family. It's not worth a lot of money, so just accept it!"

Zhou Zhengze said and looked at Jiang Shiyi again, "Shiyi, you are wearing this red one, it matches you very well!"

Zhou Zhengze said while gesturing on Jiang Shiyi's body.

Jiang Shiyi took a step back, "I have oil on my hands!"

I don't know when Zhou Zhengze started calling her by her first name, which made Jiang Shiyi a little uncomfortable.

"I just wanted you to come to my house for a meal, and you gave me so many things. This makes me feel so sorry!" Shen Yunniang said apologetically.

Zhou Zhengze disagreed, "How much are these worth? Godmother, don't take it to heart."

After Jiang Shiyi entered the kitchen, he washed his hands and started cooking again. Zhou Zhengze walked in and looked at the variety of dishes in the kitchen, "It's so good. These are what I like to eat!"

"Then you should eat more today! You're welcome!" Shen Yunniang was very satisfied with Zhou Zhengze. Her family was in good condition, she also had fame, and she seemed to be a perfect match for her daughter.

Zhou Zhengze saw braised beef in a basin. Beef was rare. In this society, cattle were the main working tools and could not be slaughtered easily, except for the old, weak, sick and disabled.

This cow was slaughtered because its legs were broken and it could not do heavy work. There were many people buying it. Jiang Shiyi went to queue and bought only three kilograms.

Zhou Zhengze looked at the piece of beef. The color of the beef was not very dark, and there were faint patterns on it. It smelled of brine. He put it in his mouth and tasted it carefully. The meat was not bad at all. It tastes particularly delicious. "This tastes really good! Shi Yi, do you want to have a piece?" Zhou Zhengze held a piece of beef and handed it to her mouth, "I won't eat it, you can eat it!" Jiang Shiyi dodged, and the steamer on the stove was steaming. , Jiang Shiyi is going to see crabs.

Zhou Zhengze was a little disappointed and saw Lin Wanniang making ginger and garlic juice next to him, "Do you want my help?"

"No, just keep your mouth open and eat!" Lin Wanniang said very coldly.

Zhou Zhengze was a little embarrassed. Lin Wanniang had always been cold and indifferent to him. She would not speak to him easily, and her tone would be very harsh when she spoke.

Jiang Shiyi broke the awkwardness. At this time, the food was ready, and everyone started to bring the dishes to the table one by one.

Then wine, milk tea and various pastries were served, which looked like a very sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.

At this time, the door opened, and Zhao Tiechui and Mrs. Wu also came over wearing new clothes and carrying gifts. As soon as they entered the door, they said, "Sorry, we are late! Something has delayed us!"

Seeing the two people walking in, Lin Wanniang said something into Yue Ya's ear. Lin Wan Niang raised her eyebrows and looked very understanding. Yue Ya suddenly understood!

"Since everyone is here, let's have dinner!" Shen Yunniang said.

Everyone gave in and sat down. Jiang Kejian and Shen Yunniang were older, so naturally they sat in the main seat. Zhou Zheng was the guest and sat next to Jiang Kejian, followed by Zhao Tiechui and Lady Wu.

Here Jiang Hui is sitting next to Shen Yunniang, Jiang Shiyi and Lin Wanniang, and Yue Ya is sitting at the bottom.

"Welcome brothers and sisters to my home!" Jiang Hui raised his wine glass.

Everyone laughed and raised their glasses. A few men drank white wine, while Jiang Shiyi and Lin Wanniang drank fruit wine made from sweet apricots.

The fruit wine is made from ginger, and has a sour and strong taste that lingers on your lips and teeth for a long time.

"You're welcome, do it!" Shen Yunniang greeted everyone.

Jiang Hui happily laid hands on a warm, plump pig's trotters. The pig's trotters should be eaten while they are hot and fed into the mouth. They are fat but not greasy and melt in the mouth. The pig's trotters were so cooked that they made their hands sticky. He wiped them with his hands and his face became even more sticky. too much.

"elder sister……"

Jiang Shiyi couldn't help but laugh and quickly wiped his hands.

Zhou Zhengze took a braised lion's head, which is made from fresh lean pork and fat, cut into fine minced meat, and kneaded into small balls. When steaming, you need to put a leaf of green vegetables under the meatballs. It is the most refreshing and relieves greasiness. When you eat it in your mouth, the outside of the braised lion head is firm and the meat is rich in flavor.

Lin Wanniang prefers steamed crabs and prawns. Catch fresh crabs, wash them and steam them, and serve them with sweet vinegar with minced ginger. It’s a wonderful treat.

...Everyone enjoyed the meal and praised it one after another.

Jiang Hui finished eating and looked at everyone, "When we celebrate the Spring Festival every year, my sister always asks me what my New Year's resolution is, so how about we all share a New Year's resolution today?"

"Let me start with you. Should Brother Hui study hard in the new year?" Zhou Zhengze joked.

"Don't mention this, you can't talk about it when you are celebrating the New Year." Jiang Hui waved his hands like a young adult, "I made an agreement with Mrs. Zhang. If I can't read well, I will go to the fish shop and be a waiter for her!"

As soon as Jiang Hui finished speaking, everyone laughed.

"Then can't you study hard?" Zhou Zhengze asked with a smile.

Jiang Hui shook his head, "Sir, you said, rotten wood cannot be carved!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was another burst of laughter.

(End of this chapter)