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Mother Xu held her granddaughter for five minutes before Xu Dong stepped forward to remind her:

"Mom, it's windy outside, let's talk inside!"

"Yes, yes, yes, come in quickly, I've made dumplings, and you can come back and put them in the pot. Read М" Mother Xu wiped her tears and quickly agreed.

As soon as the group entered the house, Yang Lina came towards them. It turned out that she had already put the dumplings in the pot while everyone was talking, and they were just out of the pot at this moment.

"Mom, the dumplings are already cooked."

"Okay, eldest brother, eldest brother's wife, and Jingyi, let's go eat dumplings." Mother Xu called.

Looking at her younger and younger brother and sister-in-law, Tan Aifang was overwhelmed with emotions. They were both married to the old Xu family, but their life experiences were too different.

At this time, Dabao rushed out of the kitchen and hugged Mother Xu's thighs: "Grandma, grandma, I want to eat dumplings too."

Mother Xu took her eldest grandson by the hand.

"Yes, everything. Grandma made a lot of dumplings to ensure that our Dabao will have enough."

Xu Jingyi smiled and squatted down: "Dabao, do you remember the elder sister?"

Dabao looked at grandma blankly.

Xu Ma smiled and said: "This is your cousin. Didn't grandma tell you yesterday? Hurry up and call the elder sister."

"Eldest sister, hello, I'm Dabao!" Dabao said obediently.

"Dabao is so good." Xu Jingyi patted the little cousin's head, and then raised her head and asked: "Auntie, where is Erbao? Why can't I see him?"

"He is watching TV in the room with Xiaoxu. Today is the first day of winter vacation. The TV station replayed "Journey to the West". He has been clamoring to watch it since yesterday." Yang Lina explained with a smile.

"Don't worry about them. We just finished lunch and are not hungry." Xu Ma waved her hand and said, then led everyone into the restaurant.

After a while, Xu Ma came out with three bowls of steaming dumplings. The eldest couple immediately reached out to take them, and then picked up the soup spoon and started eating.

Dabao's eyes widened: "Uncle, aunt, you haven't washed your hands yet. Grandma said that you should wash your hands before eating, otherwise your stomach will hurt."

Children's words are innocent, but Xu Bin and his wife were very embarrassed. Luyang lacks water, and the family of three has long lost the habit of washing hands before meals, even Xu Jingyi, who often lives in the school, is no exception.

This time, Tan Aifang gritted her teeth and spent a lot of money to buy a bucket of water. The family of three washed their bodies well and maintained the most basic decency.

Xu Dong quickly spoke up to help: "Jingyi, you have sweat on your face, go to the bathroom and wash your face before eating!"

"Okay!"

Xu Jingyi agreed happily, and before leaving, she took her parents away with her.

In the bathroom, Xu Bin took a large basin of water in a fit of anger, and after washing himself, he poured the water directly into the sewer.

Tan Aifang got angry and slapped her husband's arm: "Are you crazy? It's okay if you're angry, but why waste water like this?"

"Anyway, they don't lack water, why do you feel bad?" Xu Bin acted nonchalant.

"You are such a jerk, a grown man, why are you angry with a child?" Tan Aifang scolded.

Xu Jingyi also frowned: "Dad..."

"Okay, okay, I know." Xu Bin waved his hand impatiently.

Back in the restaurant, Dabao had been taken away, leaving only Xu Ma and Yang Lina.

"Eat quickly, don't let it get cold." Xu Ma urged.

Xu Bin picked up the bowl and started eating, and Tan Aifang was no slouch. The dumplings Xu Ma made were full of fillings and meat, so delicious that people couldn't stop eating.

After eating half a bowl of dumplings in one breath, Xu Jingyi slowed down a little: "Grandma, what kind of meat is this stuffing made of? It's so delicious."

"Oh, as long as it tastes good, the meat is emperor goose meat, which your uncle bought back." Xu's mother replied.

"Emperor goose meat? Antarctic emperor goose?" Xu Jingyi asked curiously.

"Yes, it's the Antarctic emperor goose. This thing has more fat and less lean meat. It's greasy to eat too much. Your cousins ​​don't like to eat it now."

Don't like to eat?

Xu Jingyi was a little confused. What kind of life does her uncle's family live? This is too extravagant! If it weren't for the close relatives and elders, she would definitely say:

The rich have wine and meat, but there are frozen bones on the road!

Yang Lina interrupted and said: "If you like this taste, bring more emperor goose oil back. There is a lot of oil at home."

In order to make oil residue fish balls, Xu's mother boiled a lot of emperor goose oil. The big plastic buckets that were as high as the calf were filled with five or six buckets. It would not be finished until the year after next.

"Okay, then we won't be polite." Tan Aifang agreed quickly. Cooking oil is so rare that you can't buy it now.

"Why be polite? Aren't we all family?"

Xu's mother was very pleased. Nana was sensible. As a mother-in-law, she didn't have to bear the brunt of both sides. It was so comfortable.

Xu Jingyi continued to ask: "Grandma, isn't Lingling on winter vacation? When will she come over?"

The cousins ​​are still young, and only Ma Lingling can play with her, so she asked this question.

"It is said that you need to make up for two weeks of classes, and then come with your aunt and uncle." Xu's mother sighed. It was related to the future of her granddaughter, and she, as a grandmother, couldn't say anything.

"So hardworking?"

"Jingyi, the college entrance examination is not like your time. Last year, only five and a half out of a hundred candidates passed, and they were not allowed to repeat the year. Your cousins ​​almost worried me to death." Yang Lina took the opportunity to complain.

Xu Jingyi had also heard a little about last year's college entrance examination, but she didn't expect the admission rate to be so low.

Tan Aifang hurriedly comforted her: "Nana, you don't have to worry too much. As the old saying goes, things will work out when the time comes. The children are still young and there are many opportunities."

"Our Jingyi is lucky." Xu Bin said carelessly. In the current environment, only his daughter's academic performance can be shown off.

Tan Aifang secretly pulled her husband's clothes. If you can't speak, don't speak.

Isn't this offending people for nothing?

Their family, including her mother's family, still rely on the help of her brother-in-law's family. I really don't understand what my husband is thinking!

...

After eating dumplings, Tan Aifang took out the gifts for her brother-in-law's family and her parents-in-law. This time she will stay for a full month, so it's a bit unreasonable to give a light gift.

"Mom, this is the down jacket Jingyi bought for you. The brand is Jiama Dae, a big brand imported from abroad. It is especially warm. It's cold in the north, so this is the most suitable."

This down jacket was exchanged by Tan Aifang for three pounds of potatoes. Although the clothes are second-hand, they look very new, and it's very face-saving to give them as gifts.

Xu's mother tried it on and found it was just the right size, but the color was bright red, which was a bit flashy and not suitable for the elderly.

"Mom, the clothes suit you very well. You look at least ten years younger now." Yang Lina complimented.

After all, it was a gift chosen by her eldest granddaughter, so Xu's mother was very happy: "Really? It's really warm to wear. I'll wear it when I go out in the future."

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