Rebirth of the pastoral landlady

Chapter 152 Banquet
Chapter 160 The Banquet
After Liang Yuzhong and Jinxi finished setting up their new house, they didn't hurry back to the town. Instead, they went to Chunzhu and Daniu's family at the behest of Mrs. Sun, and asked Chunzhu's wife and Daniu's wife to come over here tomorrow to help with the cooking. .Chunzhu and Daniu had good friendship with Liang Yuzhong, and they were also craftsmen who built the new house. The two daughter-in-laws and the Sun family were also good friends in the village. Jinxi and Liang Yuzhong came to invite them with some snacks for children. Naturally, he responded without saying a word.

This day passed quickly. When I woke up, it was already June 28. Both Sun Ji and Qian Lixiang had put up signs to close for a day, leaving Alai and Awang brothers to guard the shops on both sides. The big guys had breakfast. Before it was too hot, I quickly packed up my things, got on the bullock cart and went to Jinjishan Village in high spirits.

The first bullock cart was driven by Liang Yuzhong, and Sun Shi, Sun Yuxia, Jin Xi and Qin Ya were sitting in the bullock cart.The bullock cart at the back was driven by Sun Erhu, and Zhang shopkeeper, Sun Yubao, was sitting there.Sun Dahu woke up early, drove the carriage back to Sunjiagou, Liang Yuzhong's family moved to a new house, Sun's father and Sun's old lady were determined to come and see, not to mention Jinrou was still there.

Because of the early departure, the two ox carts arrived at Jinjishan Village not long after the sun rose, and drove steadily into the Liang family compound one after the other.

"Mother, we're home!" Jin Xi helped the potbellied Sun to get off the bullock cart. Sun supported her waist with one hand and her stomach with the other. Since she got off the official road before, her eyes have been glued to the courtyard in front of her. Now, after entering the courtyard, walking into the two courtyards, and visiting the rows of wing rooms, the smile on Sun's face has not dissipated, and he feels that his eyes are not enough.

Sun Yuxia and Qinya were also amazed all the way, and when they walked around the screen wall and came to the inner courtyard behind, they were even more amazed, sighed and praised when they saw the rooms of Sun and Jinxi sisters and the arrangement in the rooms.Sun's eyes fell on the wide hanging basket in the room, touching the smooth polished wild peach wood handrails that revealed a simple and mellow luster, his eyes were as soft as spring water.

"Xi'er, will this be our new home in the future?" Mrs. Sun murmured as if in a dream.

Jin Xi pursed her lips and smiled crookedly. Indeed, she recalled the two dilapidated west rooms in the old Liang’s house. The spring was humid, the summer was hot, and the winter was windy. Mice made holes in the corners of the walls. Now, the windows are bright and clean. In less than a year, such earth-shaking changes have taken place in the wide house and courtyard. Not to mention that Mrs. Sun feels like she is dreaming, the expressions of Sun Yuxia and Qinya are also unbelievable.

"This stove is good, the two large pots are good, the stove is spacious, and it can store a lot of firewood!" Sun Yuxia was most concerned about the stove, looking around: "Hey, this cabinet attached to the wall Is that the closet that Xi'er was talking about?" Sun Yuxia was attracted, walked over to open the closets one by one, looked at the layout inside, was once again amazed, and said: "My dear, it's amazing, the layout inside is really good Ah, the ones for the bowls, the ones for the dishes, and the chopsticks and the spoons are so good!"

Mrs. Sun and Qinya also surrounded her. For rural women, the kitchen is their biggest stage.

Soon, Chunzhu's daughter-in-law and Daniu's daughter-in-law came together, and Mrs. Sun came out to welcome them. The three of them hadn't talked together for a long time. They were very happy to meet each other now. Mrs. Sun introduced Sun Yuxia and Qinya again , a group of women stood at the door of the kitchen and talked happily. Chunzhu's daughter-in-law and Daniu's daughter-in-law heard that Sun Shi was pregnant with twins, so they naturally cared and admired Sun Shi.

"Xi'erniang, during your absence, Daniu's family and I have been thinking about you from time to time. Now that you are back, it will be great. The three of us can do needlework together like before!" Chun Zhu's daughter-in-law road.

"That's right, now your house is turned upside down, look at this big courtyard, it's really magnificent!" Da Niu's wife said.

"You guys are overwhelmed. Speaking of which, I would like to thank Daniel and Chunzhu for their help. We are rushing to work every day in such hot weather." Sun said modestly.

"What's the relationship between us, let's talk about that. You are pregnant now. Xi'er's father is hardworking and willing to work. Xi'er and Rou'er are well-behaved and filial. You will take good care of them. When you are free, come and sit with our two families." Sit down, if there is any work that needs us, just open your mouth!" Chunzhu's wife said, and Da Niu's wife on the side nodded repeatedly.

"Then thank you all in advance. After these few days of busy work, I will definitely go to your house to sit. If you are free, come and talk to me!" Sun said.

Chunzhu's daughter-in-law and Daniel's daughter-in-law nodded repeatedly, and Chunzhu's daughter-in-law said: "It's almost time, we're going to start preparing the lunch meal, if you have anything to say, let's talk about it later!"

"That's fine, I'm not well, so I'll have to work hard for you two today!" Mrs. Sun thanked, and Sun Yuxia helped her to rest in the wing. Here, Jin Xi came over to Chunzhu's wife and daughter-in-law with a smile. Da Niu's daughter-in-law greeted her and said: "All the rice, fruits and vegetables are in the dining hall. Please come with me, my two aunts."

Sun Yuxia and Qinya accompanied Mrs. Sun to rest in the East Wing. After Jin Xi explained the kitchen, she walked to the main room in the front yard. Today's lunch will be served in the main room in the front yard. A big Eight Immortals table.

Jin Xi, Liang Yuzhong, Sun Yuxia, and the others had made a private calculation, because Liang Yuzhong's three houses were separated from the old Liang's house, so Liang Yuzhong's house built a new house, and there was no need to move around with the relatives of the old Liang's house.In this way, Liang Yuzhong's family will be present to congratulate today. It should be Sun's natal family and Sun Dahu's family, plus two representatives sent by the old Liang family, as well as Chun Zhu and Daniu. There are only about ten people at the table. A big Eight Immortals table can sit down firmly.

Liang Yuzhong led shopkeeper Zhang, followed by Sun Erhu and Daniu Chunzhu, who had just visited the side yard and were heading towards the main room. Everyone was in high spirits, talking all the way about the arrangement of fruit trees in the side yard, and Breeding of poultry and livestock.

Liang Yuzhong greeted everyone to sit down, Jinxi quickly made tea for the big guys, took melons and fruit snacks and put them on the table, after a while, there was the sound of horseshoes outside, Liang Yuzhong took Jinxi out to welcome the guests It's Faber.

Liang Yuzhong was quite surprised, but more of joy, Jinxi was not too surprised, whether it was the opening of Sun Ji or Qianlixiang, or Jinxi's own birthday, Wen Ding came to congratulate him, according to his As a matter of fact, he will definitely not be left behind when he moves this time.It's just that she and their family have received several congratulatory gifts from Wending, and received a lot of help from him, overtly and secretly, Jinxi has been waiting for an opportunity to repay him well.

Uncle Fu smiled at Liang Yuzhong, said a few auspicious words of congratulations, then handed a gift box to Jinxi, and said with a smile: "Miss Jinxi, this is a congratulatory gift from our Young Master Wen to congratulate your family on moving to a new home." Well, Young Master Wen went to Wanghai County for business these few days, so he ordered the old man to come to congratulate him and present him with gifts."

Jin Xi accepted the gift box gracefully, holding it with both hands feeling heavy, Jin Xi smiled and said, "Then, Uncle Fu, please convey my thanks to Brother Wen on my behalf, please come from Uncle Fu!"

Just after welcoming Uncle Fu to the main room, there was the sound of wheels from the yard outside, besides, there was Jin Rou's laughter.Jin Xi knew that it was Sun Dahu who took Mrs. Sun and the others out of the mountain.

Jinxi trotted to the screen wall in the backyard, yelled twice in the direction of the inner courtyard, turned around and trotted to the front yard, after a while, Mrs. Sun and Sun Yuxia also rushed over, and everyone who was drinking tea and talking in the main room also rushed over. Standing up, he saw Sun Erhu holding a string of long whips in his hand, standing at the gate of the yard and lighting them up. Amidst the crackling sound of firecrackers, Sun Dahu drove the carriage into the Liang family compound and stopped it firmly. At this time, The long whip was still blowing, Liang Yuzhong and Sun Dahu went up side by side, opened the curtain of the carriage, Jinrou jumped out from inside, and ran towards Jinxi happily, while Liang Yuzhong and Sun Dahu lowered their bodies next to the carriage, each of them After getting off the carriage with Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Sun on their backs, Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Sun Yuxia had already greeted them.

Amidst the festive sound of firecrackers, Jin Xi saw the faces of Mrs. Sun and Father Sun who could not close their smiles, as well as Mrs. Sun's sincerely gratified smile.As a daughter married from the Sun family, Sun is probably the most gratified today in the past ten years. The long-cherished wish that has been unfulfilled has finally come true today, and finally he can welcome his old lady here as a guest in such a grand manner.

Afterwards, several families in the village who were friends with Liang Yuzhong's Sun family all sent men to congratulate them. Later, several people from the same village came over one after another. Their friendship was as good as Liang Yuzhong's. But they all brought congratulatory members according to the village rules. The representative sent by the old Liang family was Liang Yulin. Looking around in the main room, Liang Libai still had two streams of snot under his nose, Sun Yubao frowned and muttered: "Whose child is this?"Dirty, ran out to play without washing his face, how did the adults discipline him! '

Daniu and Chunzhu looked at Liang Yulin with a half-smile, Liang Yulin blushed and rushed over to chase the two boys away, but was stopped by Jin Xi, who glanced at the two shrinking heads at the door and said: "Two Why did Boduo do this? Who are you showing it to? You brought them here, and you drove them out like this, if you don’t know, you might think that our family lacks those two pairs of chopsticks!"

Liang Yulin looked at Jin Xi, who was about to argue, but Jin Xi didn't have time to listen to him, so he waved to Liang Liqing and Liang Libai, and said, "You two come with me to the backyard, and if you keep poking around here, be careful that the second uncle is embarrassing I really kicked you two out!"

Liang Liqing and Liang Libai entered the house sideways, watched Liang Yulin's collapsed face warily, and followed Jin Xi to the backyard with oil on their feet.

"Sister Xi'er, we didn't come here with us, Second Uncle invited us to come here together! If you don't believe me, ask Boss!" Liang Liqing hurriedly cleaned himself up as soon as he stepped into the backyard.

Jin Xi glanced at Liang Libai, Liang Libai nodded like a chick pecking at rice, and was wiping his nose with his sleeve, both sides of his face were covered with paste, Jin Xi took a look and looked away, disgusted to death.

Jin Xi took the two of them to the open space behind the kitchen, and said to the two of them: "The master said that only one representative will be sent here today, and the second uncle must have kept the two of you here without telling grandma. If grandma finds out about this, she will definitely peel your skins!"

Liang Libai shrank his neck, apparently very afraid of old Liangtou and Tan Shi. After all, Liang Liqing was older, rolled his eyes, and said flatteringly, "Sister Xi'er, don't you say that we have two pairs of chopsticks?"

Jin Xi raised the corners of her mouth, looked at the two with contempt, and said, "My family has quite a few pairs of chopsticks from you, but I can't give you two to eat for nothing!"

"Then why did you call us in?" Liang Libai asked puzzled.

Jin Xi clapped her hands, and pointed to a pile of sawdust piled up in the corner of the wall, as well as some unused planks, branches, and other things that were left over from building a new house, used to make firewood and The material used to light the fire in the warm barrel in winter is very good, but it’s a pity that there is too much, and no one cares about carrying it into the house in this hot summer. If it catches up with a summer thunderstorm and is drenched by the rain, it may rot.

Jin Xi said to Liang Liqing and the two boys: "See the things piled up over there? If you want to eat here at noon, move the pile of things to the side yard. You do the work for me, and I will do it for you." You take care of the food, otherwise, I will call grandma to come and catch you back!"

Liang Liqing and Liang Libai used to be in the old Liang's house, but they were the ones who were the most lazy and greedy for being lazy. Not to mention Jinxi's family entering a new house today to entertain guests, even if there is a family in the village who usually holds weddings and funerals, these two boys would He will definitely go there to eat and drink, not only that, but also eat and take with dirty hands and feet, and steal other people's plates and bowls and come back. Many people in the village are annoyed by these two boys.

Speaking of going to their old lady, Liang Yulin and Yang's family are more rascals, and only Lao Liangtou and Tan's can discipline them. However, these two boys commit crimes frequently, and over time, everyone in the village goes to Lao Liangtou's place. I said I was numb, so I stopped talking, just tried to avoid it as much as possible.

Jin Xi's family has delicious food and drink today, and these two boys are definitely coming, so they can't avoid it, since that's the case, Jin Xi didn't take advantage of them.

Liang Liqing and Liang Libai looked at the pile of wood chips in the corner and the broom and dustpan next to them, and their expressions changed.

"Why, don't want to do something? Just want to eat for free? Then get out!" Jin Xi said, turning around to leave. Suddenly, Liang Liqing grabbed Jin Xi's sleeve, looked at Liang Libai, and said, "Don't tell me, let's do it." !"

Jin Xi looked at the corner of the wall, facing the two brothers Liang Liqing who were busy carrying and cleaning under the sun, curled the corners of their mouths, turned around and walked briskly to the front.

The main room in the outer courtyard was extremely lively at this time, the big table of eight immortals was full, and neither Sun Erhu nor Sun Yubao had a seat. Jin Xi estimated the situation and dragged Liang Yuzhong to the back to make some calculations.

Liang Yuzhong was very surprised. He didn't expect that so many people from the same village would come to congratulate him when he moved to a new house. He didn't get any news in advance. Although this meeting was a bit hectic, it was more joyful.

Afterwards, several families came one after another. These families were relatively wealthy in the village. At that time, Jin Xi fell ill and almost died. Liang Yuzhong went to borrow money from those two families in private, but was prevaricated. After coming back, this matter has always been a stalk in Liang Yuzhong's mind.

Now, these families came to congratulate them with gifts, and the gifts were very rich. Liang Yuzhong really had mixed feelings. He was not a person who held grudges, he was just a guest when he entered the door. Welcome into the house.He went to discuss with Jinxi about adding another table. Fortunately, when Jinxi bought rice, melons, fruits, vegetables, and fish, he prepared ample portions. Now that there is an extra table, she can also Can handle it.

Jin Xi turned around and went to the backyard to discuss the meal with Chunzhu's daughter-in-law and Daniu's daughter-in-law, then turned back to the main room in the front yard, and saw the newly added table, representatives of several wealthy families, talking around Liang Yuzhong Jin Xi secretly frowned at the words of compliment, although she was a little surprised to congratulate those rich households who had not helped before, but she was not overwhelmed by the surprise.Today's Liang Yuzhong's family has a shop in the town and a big yard in the village. Where does it cost money?This is exactly what the saying goes: poor in the busy city, no one asks, rich in the mountains and has distant relatives.No, they're all here to make friends. Friendship is not just cramming, nor is it icing on the cake. Since Jinxi comes to the door with a generous gift, Jin Xi doesn't mind providing a sumptuous meal for those few people, but if she wants to make friends, Oh, no talking!
Before lunch at noon, Sun Erhu went to the gate of the courtyard again and set off a long whip. Everyone sat down according to their age and seniority. The heads of the table, only Father Sun and Mrs. Sun, and Sun Dahu were also on the table, and Mrs. Sun stayed in the backyard to make arrangements.Liang Yulin held the position of representative of the old Liang family, and thought that Liang Yuzhong would give him an east seat, but unexpectedly, Liang Yuzhong helped Uncle Fu and shopkeeper Zhang to sit at the east seats of the two tables, and directly sent Liang Yulin to the wine order The seat, responsible for pouring wine and receiving dishes, the boss Liang Yulin was reluctant, but everyone who had pushed each other before was silent now. Seeing that no one at the table said a word for him, Liang Yulin sighed sullenly. Xinkou, even more annoyed with Liang Yuzhong.

"Girl Xi, where did Kid Qing and Boy Bai go?" Liang Yulin asked Jin Xi who was bringing the food.

"Second Uncle don't worry about drinking at the bar. Kid Qing and Boy Bai said they were too afraid to go to the table, so I arranged a table for them in the backyard, and they've already eaten!" Jin Xi said.

Liang Yulin was stunned for a moment, hearing the meaning of Jinxi's words, guessing that there might be a table of female relatives in the backyard, so he felt relieved.

The first round is cold dishes, cold cucumber diced, cold tofu skin, cold peanuts, cold parsley coriander, and assorted diced fruits.Jin Xi and Qin Ya carried the tray back and forth nimbly, their bodies were light and their steps were steady. For them, these tasks are now a matter of course.

The second round of dishes are hot dishes, most of which are meat dishes.Chicken, duck and fish are served in different patterns.There are steamed chicken, boiled chicken, and stir-fried chicken offal.The fish includes fish head with chopped pepper, fish with pickled cabbage, and small yellow croaker with fried rice noodles.Of course, among these meat dishes, there is naturally a special dish in this area: meatballs and patties.

The third round of dishes are sweet soup, tremella soup, lotus seed soup, mung bean soup.

The fourth round is Qianlixiang's specialties, braised eggs, aiwowo, scallion rolls, wife cakes, and vanilla horse lotus cakes.

In the last round, watermelon cut into triangles is served. After enjoying the big meal, it will be a pleasant enjoyment to have a few slices of cool watermelon to moisten the throat.

In the dining hall in the backyard, Jin Xi put three large bowls containing meat and vegetables, cold dishes and a bowl of white fungus soup in a bamboo basket, covered with a thin cloth, and squatted at the base of the wall panting for breath , and Liang Liqing, whose face was flushed from the sun, looked at Jin Xi, and Liang Liqing asked: "You don't say that we will work for you, but you just take care of our food? I heard the sound of firecrackers, there must be a feast ahead, I'm going Front!"

"I'll go too, I'll go too!" Liang Libai shouted.

Jin Xi grabbed Liang Liqing and said, "You haven't finished your homework yet? Do you still want to eat at the table? I promised to take care of your lunch, but I didn't say I would let you eat at the table! Besides, the seats in front are full. It’s no use even if you go!”

"Girl Xi, you can't let the two of them go to the front, they are notorious little rascals who don't even eat, they are sure to cause trouble!" Daniel's wife came out, saw Liang Liqing, Liang Libai and Jin Xi arguing there, and walked over road.Her mother-in-law had a severe toothache a few days ago, so she got some money to buy some white fungus and came back to stew it. It took more than an hour for the big cow daughter-in-law to boil the white fungus. She thought she would take it to her mother-in-law's house, but found it was very hot. , put it on the table in the main room to dry first, and went to the back to feed the pigs by herself. Unexpectedly, when she came back after feeding the pigs, she saw Liang Liqing and Liang Libai running out of the main room, and where was the white fungus soup on the table?There was only one empty bowl left, which caused her mother-in-law to scold her a lot, and almost took the blame. The big cow wife hates these two thieves...

Liang Liqing stared, and wanted to shake off Jinxi's hand. He didn't expect that this cousin, who was a month younger than him, had such strength in her hand. Liang Liqing was strangled by her wrist, unable to move at all. He quickly moved towards Liang Libai winked at the side, Liang Libai rushed up, wanted to hug Jin Xi's hand and bite, Jin Xi raised her foot, and kicked Liang Libai to the ground.With a twist of his hands, Liang Liqing was carried back, there was a bang on his arm, and his face immediately turned pale.

Jin Xi sneered, thinking that she was a physical education teacher in her previous life, and she learned everything related to physical education and sports.Although the body is only 11 years old, long-term labor has trained a good physique, and it is a piece of cake to deal with Liang Liqing and Liang Libai.He didn't intend to punish them two, but they dared to bite her, so don't blame Jinxi for being rude.

"Damn girl, you dare, dare to hit us? See if I don't tell grandma where to go!" Liang Liqing yelled in pain.

"Who saw me bullying you? Auntie Da Niu, did you see it?" Jin Xi asked.

"I didn't see anything!" Da Niu's daughter-in-law curled her lips and said hastily.

(End of this chapter)