Chapter 206： hospitality

Chapter 206 Hospitality

Li Jinhua poured a few cups of brown sugar water that had been prepared earlier, and then gave Shen Man a cup, "Drink some water to get rid of the cold, and eat in a while."

You can’t eat right away when you enter the house, warm up first.

"Thank you, auntie." Shen Man took it and took a sip, it was sweet and warm.

"Thank you? You are being polite, kid." Li Jinhua smiled and went to pass water to others.

After drinking the warm water, everyone recovered.

Li Jinhua put the table away and brought out the meals that had been prepared a long time ago.

The rice is made of two rice, rice and millet are cooked together, very delicious.

I also stewed half an river fish and one chicken, stewed sauerkraut with big bones, and fried three dishes.

"Why do you prepare so many dishes?" Wang Chunying helped to hold the bowls and chopsticks and said, "They are all family members, so you are polite. Cook so many dishes, can't you eat ten dishes during the New Year?"

"That's for sure!" Li Jinhua nodded and replied, "I really plan to cook ten dishes for the Chinese New Year this year. We have a large family, so we have to cook ten dishes in large portions, otherwise there won't be enough food."

As there are many people, there will be a lot of food. This year she bought a lot of meat and vegetables, and she bought half a pig directly for slaughtering pigs in the team.

But when I spend money, I really feel distressed, but it's okay when I think of the excitement at home. After the new year, when Gu Chen gets married, everyone in the village who has a good relationship will come over for dinner.

Wang Chunying was very happy to see her eldest sister being so enthusiastic.

In recent years, Li Jinyuan has helped the Gu family a lot. Although she understands, she also needs their approval.

Such warm hospitality and attention to them is the best recognition.

Everyone was tired all the way for several days, finally able to rest, hurry up and get ready to sleep after eating.

Li Jinhua took Gu Chen and the two to the front house, followed by Gu Nan and Li Wenting.

"You two live in a hut, and I put quilts in it. You two live in a big house, and the quilts are all newly made."

While arranging, she told Gu Nan and the two: "Go to bed early, don't talk too late."

After Li Jinhua left, Shen Man followed Gu Chen into the house. The big room was the same size as an ordinary bedroom, and there were windows on both sides, which were sealed with plastic sheeting. Looking at the slow frost on the plastic sheeting, one can imagine the temperature inside and outside the room. What a difference.

"Daughter-in-law, I'll get you water to wash your feet. I'm exhausted these two days." Gu Chen said while putting the cotton coat beside him, and then went out.

Shen Man sat on the side of the kang and waited with peace of mind. To be honest, she wanted to take a bath to relieve fatigue.

But the current conditions do not allow it. There is no bathing hall in the village, but there is in the commune, which is too far away.

After a while, Gu Chen came over with water and put it on the ground to take off Shen Man's shoes.

"Oh no, I'll do it myself." Shen Man pushed him away, but was rejected.

"Be good, I'll wash it for you." Gu Chen continued to take off his shoes as he spoke.

Putting his feet into the hot water, Shen Man felt that his whole body was transparent.

It's so hot and so refreshing!

Washing feet with hot water is really good. It can promote blood circulation for a tired body. At least you won’t be sore when you wake up tomorrow.

After she finished washing, Gu Chen immediately washed with this water, then quickly poured the water, and got into bed when she came back.

"Daughter-in-law, come here and give me a hug." Gu Chen moved over from his bed, and the two of them covered a quilt.

"What are you doing? Hurry up and go to sleep, I'm so sleepy." Shen Man was afraid that he would do something else, so he said that he was sleepy.

Gu Chen didn't have any other thoughts, and obediently hugged his daughter-in-law to sleep.

After traveling for two days, he was also tired.

Woke up the next morning, the house was still lively.

But Shen Man also remembered that Gu Yuan, his wife and children were not at home.

"Where's Big Brother and his family?" She asked Li Jinhua when she was helping with the cooking.

Li Jinhua replied: "I went to your sister-in-law's natal house, and I'll be back tomorrow. It won't be Chinese New Year, and they won't go back after the New Year."

Hearing this, Shen Man nodded, it was too troublesome to go home at this time, all he had to walk was the mountain road, and now it was snowing heavily, it was not convenient to go anywhere.

"time to eat."

In the morning, Li Jinhua cooked the big porridge and small pickles to deal with yesterday's leftovers.

Just after eating, several people came outside. These people are all distant relatives of the Gu family. Their ancestral home is outside the mountains, so there are no relatives here.

Everyone came here to see Li Jinyuan and Gu Chen. After all, Li Jinyuan has been doing well in the city these years and has a serious job, which makes the villagers envious.

There is no jealousy, because he is a college graduate, which is not something ordinary people can do.

It is really easy to produce a college student in the countryside, so it is normal to be able to mix so well.

Gu Chen helped to greet, and these people still looked at Shen Man.

The main reason is because Li Jinhua told them that the two children will get married after the new year, so why not come and see.

All morning, there was a constant stream of people from the Gu family. Later, Shen Man was embarrassed by others, and went to stay in the new house with Gu Nan and Li Wenting.

The Gu family didn't know when they built the house. The two rooms are not small.

But Gu Yuan’s house is still a mud house, and now Shen Man and the others are living in this house, probably planning to marry here.

Shen Man didn't dislike it, but thought, did Li Mei and his wife have any objections to this matter when they returned to their natal family?

But it shouldn't be, Gu Chen left the job and gave it to Gu Chen, the two of them earn a lot of money for a year, and it only takes a year or two to save money to build a house.

"Second sister-in-law, have you bought new clothes?" Gu Nan looked at her clothes, and then remembered that she was getting married soon and had to buy new clothes.

Shen Man said with a smile: "I bought it, and I also ordered a set. I'll go to the commune to take a shower in two days. I feel uncomfortable in the car these two days."

She didn't change her clothes for two days, and she felt like she was going to stink.

I didn't feel comfortable after changing into clean clothes.

"Okay." Gu Nan nodded in agreement.

The three of them chatted in the room, and the Gu family didn't leave until noon.

Now everyone doesn't drop by during meals to avoid embarrassment.

Food is very expensive these days, no one is ashamed to eat, and people at home are too embarrassed not to say hello.

Eat it, and their family will have one less meal.

Finally, Li Jinhua made dumplings. With a large number of people, she made a few curtains in a short while.

"The sauerkraut is delicious this year, and the dumplings are also delicious." Li Jinhua said while scooping up dumplings.

After everyone ate, they all agreed.

Really good, sauerkraut is crispy.

Wang Chunying glanced at the calendar and said, "Chinese New Year is coming soon, do you have a lot of stuff at home? Let's go to the commune tomorrow."

They only brought some canned food, pastries, biscuits and sugar when they came back, and it was inconvenient to bring other things.

Why do you have to prepare meat for the Chinese New Year? Not to mention getting married.

"No need!" Li Jinhua waved his hand and refused, "I bought half a pig. The team slaughtered the new year's pig, and it will grow bigger this year. Half of it will weigh a hundred catties."

This is a waste of money, there is no way, my son is getting married, can I not buy more?

Looking for a monthly pass

(end of this chapter)