Director Cao snorted coldly and showed the attitude of the head of the family.
"I tell you, don't be confused by the little bit of love in front of you. Everything should be long-term and learn to plan for the future."
"Don't mention the future. I don't know when the drought will end! It's a blessing to be able to take good care of the situation. What's the use of thinking that far away is better? It's better to let the whole family eat and drink enough. This is the most important thing!"
Aunt Cao said tit-for-tat.
"Dad, these meats are not a small favor." Cao Guozhu couldn't help but remind him in a low voice.
This Spring Festival, their family has meat to eat, but many families similar to their family can't even smell the meat smell.
"Stop talking, I haven't thought about it yet!"
Director Cao was also in a dilemma.
On the one hand, he is a capable subordinate, and the successor he trains himself represents the continuation of his influence; on the other hand, he is a partner, which can bring him huge benefits.
That's right, although Xu Dong is also his subordinate.
However, the two are mainly cooperative, and more often they have a mutually beneficial and win-win relationship.
And the most troublesome thing is that Xiao Xu is not weak in strength. Whether it is their background or their connections in the company, he may not be able to suppress it.
This is also what he hesitated the most.
"Okay, I won't say it anymore. Old man, think about it slowly, don't rush to make a decision." Aunt Cao advised.
...
In a blink of an eye, February 14 has arrived.
Xu Ting's family went back two days ago, and Xu Bing's family will stay until the Lantern Festival.
Today is the first day of full resumption of work. Last night, an important notice was released on TV. The notice only had one sentence, that is, to extend the national emergency for another three years at one time.
This notice instantly scared a lot of people.
Early in the morning, Xu Ma brought her eldest grandson and a thermal bucket to Wang Xiujuan's house. In name, it was a New Year greeting, but in fact it was just coming to inquire about the inside story.
During the Chinese New Year, Wang Xiujuan lived with her son as usual.
"Dongdongdongdong..."
"Here you come."
As soon as the door opened, Dabao immediately bowed and said, "Happy Chinese New Year, Grandma Wang, I wish you good health and all the best!"
Wang Xiujuan touched Dabao's scalp.
"Lao Zhang, why are you here?"
The last time she visited Siheyuan, it has already been explained that this year, in order to avoid suspicion, she will not pay New Year's greetings.
Xu Ma carried the insulation bucket and said, "I made some fish soup and brought it to you and the children to taste it."
Inside the house, the male owner is not at home.
The family hasn't had breakfast yet, and the temperature is low in the morning. If it weren't for work, everyone would generally get up very late.
Zheng Yan was dressing her daughter. Xiao Zhangxue saw Dabao and immediately jumped:
"Mom, mom, it's Brother Dabao..."
Dabao reached out and shook with Zhang Xue.
"Aunt Zheng, where is Brother Zhang Yong?"
Zheng Yan shook her head helplessly: "He is still sleeping in the bed. Dabao will help the aunt pull him up?"
"OK!"
"So good, go, it's in the room on the left."
There are only two rooms in the public rental house. Zhang Kai and his wife took their little daughter to sleep with one, and Wang Xiujuan took their grandson to sleep with one, but they lived there.
Dabao trotted into the bedroom, and Zhang Yong was indeed sleeping soundly with his head covering.
"Brother Yong, wake up quickly." Dabao lifted the quilt and shouted.
Zhang Yong opened his eyes in a daze, looking at Dabao in front of him, a little confused, "Dabao, why are you in my house?"
"My grandma and I come."
"Uh, why are you here for my house?"
"My grandma brought something delicious." Dabao answered the question irrelevantly, hitting the other party's vital point.
Mr. Zhang got up all of a sudden and asked quickly: "What's delicious?"
"It's fish soup. Grandma just made it in the morning. It's very delicious and delicious. I ate two big bowls in the morning. Look at my belly."
Dabao patted his bulging belly and showed off.
"What a big treasure, stop talking, hurry up and help me get my clothes."
In less than five minutes, Zhang Yong consciously put on his clothes, and then the two of them came to the living room together.
There is no restaurant in the public rental house, so you can only eat in the living room. At this time, Wang Xiujuan had already set up the bowls and chopsticks and placed the insulation bucket next to it.
"Good morning, Grandma Zhang!"
Zheng Yan helped her son squeeze the toothpaste and then urged: "Go and brush your teeth quickly, and start eating after brushing your teeth."
"good."
Today, Zhang Yong was more active than anyone else. After brushing his teeth, he wiped his face with the wash water he used by his mother, then threw the towel and sat on his small stool.
Xu Ma helped pour the fish soup into the bowl, and each bowl was full, even Xiao Zhangxue's bowl was no exception. Little girl, although she was young, her appetite was no worse than her brother.
"Old Zhang, there are still a lot left. Do you want to do some?"
Xu Ma shook her head: "No need, we have eaten it in the morning, and we also eat fish soup."
"Okay, let's have the rest for lunch."
Wang Xiujuan nodded.
It was said that it was eaten at noon, but it was actually planned to be left for Zhang Kai. My son's office canteen was filled with clear soup every day, and the Chinese New Year was no exception.
Zheng Yan brought two pieces of maltose for Dabao.
"Thank you, Aunt Zheng."
Dabao only took one piece of maltose and put the other piece directly into Xiao Zhangxue's pocket.
Wang Xiujuan smiled and joked: "I didn't expect that our big treasure is still a little gentleman!"
"Stop talking about him, eat while it's hot, it's cold and smells fishy." Xu Ma urged.
The fish soup she made is very authentic. Not only does it contain tuna meat, but it also contains dried shrimp, black fungus, coriander, mushrooms and eggs. The oil used is also home-pressed peanut oil, which is extremely delicious.
"It's delicious, so delicious." Zhang Yong didn't care about the hotness and wanted to bury his head in the bowl.
"Eat slowly, don't burn it." Wang Xiujuan hurriedly reminded.
Zhang Yong was reluctant to put down the spoon at all: "It's not hot, it's not hot at all."
"Xiao Zheng, give me Zhang Xue, I'll feed you, you can eat yourself, don't delay." Xu Ma took the child from the other party's arms.
"Please trouble you, Aunt Zhang!"
"Well, why are you polite to me!"
Xu Ma scooped a spoonful of fish soup and blew it gently, then skillfully fed Xiao Zhangxue. When it comes to raising the children, her confidence is no worse than anyone else.
"Xiaoxue, is it delicious?"
The little girl nodded repeatedly, chewing food in her mouth, and had no time to speak.
In less than ten minutes, everyone except Xiao Zhangxue finished eating, and their faces were filled with satisfaction.
"Old Zhang, your cooking skills are getting better and better. The chefs of five-star hotels probably can't beat you."
Wang Xiujuan did not ask about the specific method of making fish soup, and it was useless to ask. Mushrooms and other things were easy to say, but fresh fish was too difficult.
It is hard to come by.
Xu Ma said modestly: "Not as exaggerated as you said. I just have more free time in my daily life. Practice more. I guess practice makes perfect!"
"I haven't eaten fish soup before, it feels completely different. What you cook is so delicious, so delicious that you even want to swallow your tongue."