Eat in Song Dynasty

Chapter 12 Zhao Da
Zhao Dakou said in amazement: "Hey, why is Shopkeeper Wen here? Dalang, what's the matter with you, the visitor is a guest, why don't you invite people to sit down in the courtyard, what's the point of standing at the door to talk."

Mrs. Zhang smiled and said: "Children are ignorant, so don't be offended by Shopkeeper Wen."

At this time, Zhao Dalang was still immersed in the huge shock Wen Shu brought him, and he only responded blankly when he heard the words, but still stared at Wen Shu with his big eyes, secretly guarded in his heart.

As two people who lived in the same alley and were similar in age, Zhao Dalang had a lot of dealings with Wen Shu when he was a child, but most of the time he was at a disadvantage, so he had a bad impression of her.

Now seeing her greet me in such a polite way, while surprised and fresh, my heart is dark, I just think she didn't hold her fart well.

It's really that Wen Shu gave him such a weird feeling today!

"I met Uncle Zhao, Aunt Zhao." Wen Shu gave a slight blessing.

Zhao Da was startled, and then smiled awkwardly: "Hahaha, I haven't seen the young lady for a while, this person who has studied is really different."

Wen Shu rolled his eyes secretly in his heart, but smiled humbly on his face: "Uncle, I'm flattered."

In fact, she doesn't like to come to such a polite way, but before she came, her father told her to pay attention to her behavior and speech when she arrived in Zhao, so as not to leave a bad impression on others. Use everything you learn in private school.

Firstly, it was for the sake of gaining face, and secondly, it also meant to change her reputation.

Zhao Da's wife, Mrs. Zhang, is a well-known matchmaker in this area. If she can change her impression of Wen Shu, she will also boast when she pulls a matchmaker in the future.

Wen Shu thought about the notoriety brought about by her misbehavior since she was a child, and also deliberately changed other people's impressions of her. Among other things, at least she can no longer bother her father and be laughed at by others, and she can't let down her [-]-year-old disciples.

Mrs. Zhang looked at Wen Shu's behavior, her heart was full of surprise, but she took her hand affectionately on her face, and said with a smile: "Oh, but it's been a while since I saw the little lady, and I haven't seen her on weekdays." Come out for a walk."

Wen Shu pursed her lips and smiled: "Recently, I taught a few dishes in a private school. I'm stupid, and I can't compare to others who can learn it at a glance, so I spent more time studying at home, and less came out." The porcelain bowl in his hand moved forward, "No, the red crispy meat that I just made last night, Uncle Zhao and Aunt Zhao can still eat it after a taste."

Zhao Da and Mrs. Zhang are like a bright mirror in their hearts. They are not close to the Wen family, but today they suddenly come to deliver meat, maybe they are asking for something.

After thinking about it, Mrs. Zhang didn't take the porcelain bowl immediately, but said politely with a smile: "Please think about it, I'm afraid you haven't eaten yet, why don't you go in and use some together?"

Where would Wen Shu stay for dinner, she immediately shook her head: "Thank you for your kindness, my aunt has already prepared meals at home, but I just thought that the red crispy meat would not taste good if it was cold, so I brought it here while it was hot. Auntie, try it, If it's delicious, just tell me, and I'll make it next time and bring it to you." As he spoke, he sent the porcelain bowl forward again.

Mrs. Zhang, who has been around for a long time, will not take this kind of polite words seriously. She immediately took the bowl and said with a smile on her face, "Oh, how embarrassing this is."

After a few more pleasantries, after a cup of tea, when Wen Shu came out from Zhao's house, he still held the white porcelain bowl in his hand, but it was empty at this time.

On the side, besides the lantern when he came, Father Wen also carried a wooden box with several carpentry tools in it.

"I didn't expect that Zhao's promise was so forthright this time. I thought it was going to be a mouthful." Wen Shu sighed holding the empty white porcelain bowl.

Father Wen nodded in agreement: "I really didn't expect that."

In his impression, Zhao Dawei was very mean and mean. Although they brought meat and vegetables today, according to Zhao Da's temperament, he would talk a little bit about it no matter what.

Who would have thought that Zhao Da would bring out the toolbox without saying a word today, which was really beyond his expectation.

At the same time, Mr. Zhao, Mr. and Mrs. Zhao and their two sons returned to the table in the hall of the Zhao family. Mrs. Zhang cast a sidelong glance at Mr. Zhao and said with a smile, "Didn't you always deal with people surnamed Wen?"Why did you borrow your belongings so readily today? I think you still have to say something to Joe. "

Zhao Da sat down in front of the table, lit the crispy red meat on the table with his chopsticks and said: "Everyone sent meat to show their favor, what can I do, besides, the fire burned half of the alley last night, our house was not destroyed. It's a blessing to be involved, but at this juncture, help as much as you can, it's a good deed."

Mrs. Zhang nodded with lingering fear, "That's right, what a crime! How many people's half-life savings have gone into this fire."

The eight-year-old Zhao Erlang beside him didn't care so much. Seeing that the couple hadn't moved their chopsticks, he took the lead in stretching out his chopsticks, and took a piece of meat into his mouth with lightning speed.

Seeing this, Mrs. Zhang was so angry that she knocked on his hand with her chopsticks, and cursed: "The reincarnation of a starving ghost, your father and I haven't touched the chopsticks yet, but you grabbed it first."

Zhao Erlang had meat in his mouth, he didn't care about Mrs. Zhang's scolding, he just felt the smell of the meat in his heart, and he said, "Mmm, it's delicious, it's delicious."

Mrs. Zhang glared at him angrily, and immediately said to Zhao Dao: "Okay, let's try the crispy red meat made by this girl from the Wen family. If you don't eat any more, Erlang will finish it."

Zhao Dalang at the side saw his father and mother move their chopsticks, and stretched out his hand after holding back for a long time.

The next moment, Mrs. Zhang's eyes lit up slightly, and she nodded to Zhao Dalian: "Well, this meat is delicious, it's crispy, soft and glutinous with a touch of sweetness, and it's not greasy."

Zhao Da took a bite of his chopsticks, and nodded in agreement: "It's really good, I didn't expect this girl from the Wen family to be a good cooker."

Mrs. Zhang looked at the ruddy and fragrant red crispy meat on the table and sighed: "Don't say, what you have learned is what you have learned. You see, this meat not only tastes good, but also looks pleasing."

"It's weird to say that reading can change people. It turns out that girl is not like that. Every time she sees her, she is always in a hurry. Look at today, ouch! She speaks so well and behaves so well." Mrs. Zhang was amazed.

Zhao Da ate the meat sent by others, and rarely spoke kind words: "Then you should find a good husband and son-in-law for him, and don't find any unreliable ones."

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhang spat at him: "Hey, I don't want her to marry, okay? Who made that girl have a bad reputation and the dowry is not thick, and the Wen family is just such an only daughter. Maybe it's to recruit a son-in-law, even if you don't, then you will have to take care of Shopkeeper Wen's future life, so you can support one more person for nothing, if you want to let it go."

"Yes, anyway, our family has many sons, and the girl will grow up well and can cook tea and rice. In the future, she will be a cook or something, and she will only make a lot of money, which is not a loss." Zhao Da said with a smile.

Mrs. Zhang was taken aback when she heard this, and turned her head to look at her eldest son with a thoughtful look on her face.

Zhao Dalang on the side shook his head in fright: "Mother, I don't want to marry her, that girl is terrifyingly strong, I don't want to be beaten to death by her."

"Nonsense, when did it happen, you saw the girl's appearance today, it's really a girl's [-]th change"

"I don't care, I won't marry anyway, if you really want her to be your daughter-in-law, let Erlang marry her."

"Nonsense, how old is Erlang."

"Mother, I am willing, as long as she can make this meat for me every day." Zhao Erlang said vaguely.

Mrs. Zhang was about to laugh angrily, and slapped him on the head: "Eat your flesh, your hair hasn't even grown yet, and you still want to marry a wife."

(End of this chapter)