Holding a banquet at home is not that complicated now. Although we don’t eat in the hotel, we use the hotel’s dining cart. The dining cart is parked in a relatively wide area at the entrance of the alley and is cooked on site.
When the guests arrive, they sit under the pergola and then go upstairs to see the layout of the new house.
This one said, "The layout is too simple, there is nothing."
In fact, there is none! The room was decorated with many balloons and flowers by Teacher Xiao Jin on the first night with the aunt in the alley. Various red balloons were made into heart shapes and hung on the wall.
That's it for the bedside! There are bright red words of "Happy" on the cabinet door. From the door curtains to the sheets to the quilt covers and pillow covers, they have all been changed into festive colors, that's it.
But some distant relatives who rarely interact with each other will still choose: too simple!
My close aunt and aunt explained: "...the house in the unit building has been renovated, and the young couple was originally invited to live there! But it turned out that the wife was willing to live at home, saying that she was usually busy and was away from home, so she wanted to live at home.
One family."
The talkative person next to me said, "It depends on the wedding schedule! The wedding date is tight, and it is not safe to live in it after major renovations. It is better to just leave it like this. It will be more practical to live in it."
But that's not it.
Then someone immediately said: "The wedding date is so tight, is it because we have a new wife?"
I have just graduated from college, and the wedding is in such a hurry. Besides this reason, what other reason is there?
Then... no one can know except the person himself. So, everyone smiled in a tacit understanding, thinking that it must be the truth.
Then during the banquet, the people who were getting along well sat together and murmured privately: "I am so anxious to get married, but I don't think I have a girl!"
What happened?
"This girl's grandfather is an academician, and her father is a famous professor... Siye is in the research institute, so do you think he can borrow the help of his father-in-law in the future?"
That's for sure! Didn't Teacher Zeng say that? His in-laws are very satisfied with Si Ye, and they have indeed said hello to him about work matters.
"Then you tell me, if we don't hurry up and cook the duck, she might fly away again! It's about young people, right? These young people now are no better than we were at that time, right?
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Yes! Teacher Xiao Jin went back and forth to give out red envelopes to the children in the seats. Even though he didn’t pay much attention to these things, he still listened to them with one ear and the other.
Then she curled her lips and liked to talk! First, that is a fact! After all, there are many capable people, so why does her younger brother have so many opportunities? It must be related to the Tongtong family. Second,
I have to let people know that my family is still not very capable. It seems that it has something to do with this or that. Even the leaders of the county came to the house... That is not because of us, but because of others.
Daughter-in-law, because the daughter-in-law’s natal family.
Therefore, if anyone needs help with a small matter, it is their duty to help. If it is a matter of life or death, we have to help in any way possible. But as for other things, I'm sorry, what can we do? We can't do it because of you.
If you make someone else's daughter-in-law's family unhappy, then it will affect the lives of my young couple, right?
So, you are right! That’s what my family thinks. They are afraid that such a good marriage will run away, so they should get married as soon as possible! After all, it is so easy to get a good wife, why don’t you hurry up? It is so easy to get a good wife.
How can we not cherish a daughter-in-law who is in good condition? If it is so difficult, how can we destroy it so easily?
Must not.
She also smiled and gave red envelopes to the children of her cousins who were gossiping, and asked again: "What are you talking about?" The tone of the conversation immediately changed: "Just say Si Ye's daughter-in-law is good-looking.
Look at the tall one with fair skin..."
"Yes! Siye has become more successful, he seems like a different person..."
Right! Isn’t it nice to sit together and praise others?
Anyway, fifty seats were opened in the alley, and they were almost full. It was a holiday, and there were many people with children. Don't worry about people | Adults and children are not allowed to occupy seats.
There is no need to dress too formally when hosting a banquet at home. Tongtong chose a red dress and a pair of flat leather shoes, which are comfortable and comfortable. The fourth master also wears simple and comfortable clothes. On the contrary, Teacher Jin and Teacher Zeng are more comfortable.
Dressed extraordinarily smart, the two of them, along with Fourth Master and Tongtong, toasted table after table. Maybe I am the kind of person who doesn’t like to visit relatives. I don’t know many of my old relatives, even my parents’ colleagues.
It's not much, so someone has to take it with you. Then introduce who this is. One glass of wine per person. If you say you can't drink it, you have to persuade me, "Half a glass is okay."
So Tongtong put the wine into the flask, which was really just two drops of wine in the bottom of a small wine glass. He bowed it respectfully and received a symbolic drink. That was enough.
The dinner started at half past eleven, and we finished eating just after half past twelve. The weather was getting hotter, and after the meal, the guests left one after another. The people in the restaurant closed the shed, put away the tables, and cleaned.
The alley was restored to its original state. Some close friends stayed to help clean up the mess after the guests at home, and then left.
Finally, I paid the bill to the restaurant. For fifty seats, each table cost one hundred and eighty cents. There were also big dishes such as chicken, fish and pork ribs. Even if I brought cigarettes and alcohol, it was less than two hundred and fifty per table.
Once you pay off your bills with the gift money you receive, there will still be a balance left. Use the remaining money to purchase items and clean up the house. Basically, you will balance your expenditures.
But the family definitely has no savings.
In the evening, the family sat together and calculated the accounts. After looking at the gift book, they almost counted. Many of them were gifts from people from the Education Bureau, but Teacher Jin didn’t know them. They didn’t come either.
, I just asked someone to give the gift. There are also some nurses from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital... I didn't go to Beijing with the bus last week, but now they have sent the gift here. Today there are a few head nurses, but this has to be done separately.
After taking it out, you have to keep in touch with people in the hospital. If someone has any weddings or funerals, remember to inform her.
After all these were dealt with, Tongtong took a card and put it on the coffee table, pushing it over, "Mom and Dad, take this card. The password is six one. You can reset some. We will transfer some points to it every month.
money……"
No need! No need! No need.
The two of them said nothing!
Tongtong explained helplessly, "I didn't earn it..."
Fourth Master pushed the card over and said, "Our expenses are not big. We can't even spend what I earn."
It's true! You really don't need to live a simple life at home.
"No! No, it's not the same thing." Teacher Jin pushed the card back, "We all have a salary. If we don't have a serious illness, how can we spend the money? Now we have a doctor in our family, who is most likely to consume money.
You don’t have to worry about the place! I used to think about saving money for a serious illness, but now your mother and I don’t have this burden, it’s great! We have a salary now and a pension in the future. We can live a comfortable life. Because of your face
, Our work must be getting easier as we adjust. I won’t teach the graduating class this September. Isn’t that good? There is really no place to spend money.”
No matter life or death.
Tongtong looked at Fourth Master: "How about booking a tour group? Don't be in a hurry to go abroad and wander around the country?" Teacher Xiaojin was with me. Why can't we have fun during such a long summer vacation?
No! I won’t go.
"Why do you suffer so much in the summer?" Teacher Zeng waved his hands repeatedly, "Wait until you retire! After retirement, we can catch up with spring and autumn. When it is neither cold nor hot, let's go out and play. That will be more comfortable, and we are not in a hurry.
. Go out now... it’s hot in summer and cold in winter. On May Day and National Day, there are many people. Are you looking at the people? Or are you looking at the scenery? It’s not a mistake.”
Tongtong looked at Teacher Xiaojin, but he waved his hands: "Wouldn't it be nice to stay at home with the air conditioner blowing on, eating potato chips and drinking Coke while watching a TV show?" I don't go out to find trouble, I don't have that hobby! I earn
It’s enough for me! Besides, with the clothes and cosmetics you brought me, I even saved this expense. Now I still have a balance every month, so I am quite satisfied with my life.
What should we do? Tongtong still pushed the card to Teacher Zeng, "In this way, you can save it for us. The money is always at home, and it can't escape. If there is an emergency money situation, we are far away, and we will be there soon.
Yeah, where do you get the money? It's not bad, but whose hands are you putting it in? If our economy is not so well-off, that's fine. But we are indeed very well-off. Let's not argue about this, okay?
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Teacher Zeng looked at Teacher Jin: How can I do this? Do you want it?
Teacher Jin nodded, take it! If you really need it urgently, you can refill it later. Just return it to them in the future.
Okay! This money can be regarded as accepted.
The fourth master said to Jin Yun: "Take some time to learn how to drive, and I will buy you a car..."
The school is at the entrance of the alley, why should I drive?
"It's convenient to have a car! For example, on weekends, you can drive with your parents and leave as soon as possible, and you can also stay in Beijing for two days. For example, if you go out for a meal... It's convenient to have a car. Don't worry about the distance, just pick up and go.
Now the county is expanding towards the capital, and most restaurants have moved there. If you ride a bicycle...it will take half an hour." What's the point of spending more than an hour just traveling for a meal? What if you take a taxi?
, do you still have the desire to go out and eat? You must not want trouble, right?
Then I can't ask you to buy me a car. Seeing that Tongtong still wanted to persuade her, Jin Yun quickly said to her brother, "I'll lend you a down payment, and I'll pay it back later." She gritted her teeth and said, "Borrow it."
Ten thousand..."
Ten thousand? What kind of car can I buy with a down payment of ten thousand?
"There is that small mini car with four seats, and you can buy it for 20,000 yuan. I will lend you 10,000 yuan, and I will loan you another 10,000 yuan. The loan will be paid off in one year, and I will pay you back the year after that.
Ten thousand……"
Tongtong was amused, and she said directly, "Okay! Let's learn! I'll lend it to you later, and we'll buy one..."
Let’s learn it first, and then we’ll talk about it after we’ve learned it.
Look at this family's plan, it's so funny.
After finishing speaking, Tongtong went up to take a shower. You have to leave some time for your parents and son to talk privately. As a daughter-in-law, you feel that you have this. Sometimes people talk behind your back, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
. If you worry too much about this, you will not be able to live your life.
Teacher Jin said to his son at this time, "In matters of work, you still have to rely more on yourself. How much ability you have, eat as much as you can. Don't always nudge Tongtong to ask for help. You will never make a mistake. If you have serious things to do, you will have stability.
I have a job, a fixed income, no mortgage loan pressure, no car loan pressure, and when I have children in the future, I can take care of my family and my children. This is the best life. As a person, as much as you want is more.
Very few. How many people do bad things because they are not satisfied! This day in our house is really the day that many people dream of. Although looking upward can stimulate people's ambition, which is a good thing. But I feel that facing downward
Look, it’s not necessarily a bad thing.”
That’s not it! People live a relaxed and comfortable life. Teacher Zeng put the card in the cabinet and said with a smile: "Everything should be done naturally. Don’t force anything. If you don’t force it, you will have nothing to worry about. There will be nothing to worry about.
Don’t worry, that day will definitely go well.”
Fourth Master: "..." As others said, my and Tongtong's lives felt like they were all in vain!
Just when she didn't know what to say, Jin Yun heard Tongtong walking in the corridor upstairs and thought she was washing the dishes. So she stood up and shouted: "Tongtong, there is also rose cold cake, do you want to eat it?"
?The chef I called the dish today saved some of it and kept it in the refrigerator." The rose cold cake in this restaurant is delicious. Every time I want to eat it, I can only buy it individually, which feels very embarrassing.
Others are having dinner, but none of my family is eating. The food is a bit sloppy. Can't I add another meal in the evening?
Tongtong, who was really pulling her hair to dry: "..." hesitated for a moment, "Okay! Here we go."
Then Teacher Zeng went to the kitchen, "I bought their braised pork and yesterday's sesame cakes, and heated them up in the electric pan..."
So, at eight o'clock in the evening, we added another meal. Cold braised pork, pig ears, sandwiched in baked crispy sesame cakes, another bite of cold cake, and some ice-cold fruit beer. What a wonderful little day.
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After dinner, we took in the natural breeze in the yard, listened to cicadas chirping, and chatted a little about home affairs, which made Tongtong feel a little reluctant to leave.
The two of them had to go back the next day. Teacher Jin carefully selected the boxes in the cellar again and packed them separately. "The ones in the red box are for gifts. They are about the same size and color and are in the best condition. The white ones are the best."
The ones in the box are all good, but some are a little rusty, so keep them for you to eat."
Teacher Zeng warned again, "It must be refrigerated, otherwise it will spoil if left outside."
Done! Remember it, and deliver it to others first when it arrives.
Then he sent it directly to Mr. Meng. It looked ripe. Traditional Chinese medicine is very particular about the fact that the fruit must be ripe. As soon as he moved in, Mr. Meng took one and ate it. The old man rarely touched it.
Whoever sent the fruit, if anyone in the family ate a few more bites of the fruit, he would have to tell them: "Eat less, or else it will be time to adjust again."
When it's cooked, the old people don't mind it anymore, they just peel it off and eat it.
Tongtong put it in the refrigerator and told the nanny, "Get up early and take out one, slowly, and then eat it after the cold air goes away."
Remember it.
Tongtong was thinking about whether to rent a few acres of land a little far away for the elderly to grow vegetables and fruits, and just ask the driver to pick them up once a week. How much trouble would it cost? Let's get a special supply for our own house.
Not yet?
Mr. Meng was talking to Fourth Master outside, saying that Teacher Jin and Teacher Zeng, "The sign of longevity. Attitude is the best medicine. People with a good attitude can live a long life."
The fourth master laughed and said, "You are so straightforward. I feel more at ease."
Mr. Meng added, "There is no end to learning. You can learn at any time in your life. Once you have a family, you can consider having children. Everything must go as it comes." Okay! I'll listen to you.
