The two brothers chatted for a while, and Zheng Zhendong saw that it was almost noon.
I quickly found the white noodles and prepared to roll them out for my eldest brother. After all, according to the custom in the north, sending off dumplings and catching noodles with the wind is a family and friends coming to eat noodles. This is called "long reception";
Relatives and friends are going away from home, and dumplings are the last farewell meal. This is called "short farewell".
One long and one short expresses the longing for reunion and the hope that those who are away will return soon.
When Zheng Zhendong cooked the noodles, his younger sister Xinyi also returned home.
When I saw my elder brother whom I hadn't seen for a long time, my younger sister didn't recognize him.
When the eldest brother joined the army, the younger sister was less than four years old, but they were brothers and sisters after all. After a few words of conversation, the strange feeling between the two disappeared.
Zheng Zhendong cut the pig offal and pig head meat, put them on the plate, took out the noodles, and the three of them started eating.
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After dinner, Zheng Zhendong asked his eldest brother to go to the bedroom to rest, and told his younger sister to look after the house at home. Then he went out to the steel rolling mill to tell Zheng's mother that his eldest brother was back.
When I walked to the gate of the steel rolling mill, I said hello to the guard, Uncle Chen, and then went to the factory Women’s Federation office to find Zheng’s mother.
Zheng Zhendong arrived at the door of the Women's Federation office, knocked on the door, and heard someone shouting inside.
"Who is it? Just come in without locking the door!"
After Zheng Zhendong pushed the door in and saw only a young woman in her mid-twenties, she asked.
"Sister, please ask, why is Wang Cuifen not in the office? I am his son and I have something to do with her!"
"Ah, you are Director Wang's son Zheng Zhendong. My name is Lin Cai'e. You can call me Sister Cai'e. Your mother has gone to the factory and will be back soon."
After Lin Cai'e finished speaking enthusiastically, she stood up and poured Zheng Zhendong a glass of water.
Zheng Zhendong quickly thanked him and then asked curiously.
"Sister Cai'e, why did my mother go to the factory office? Why are you alone in the office?"
Lin Cai'e pretended to be mysterious and said to Zheng Zhendong.
"I heard that today, in response to the country's call, the factory is going to hold a meeting to discuss the issue of improving women's welfare. Your mother and others have gone to the meeting, so I have to stay here to look after the house."
"Oh...so that's what happened!"
Zheng Zhendong, who was idle and bored, could only chat with Lin Cai'e.
The two chatted for a long time before seeing Zheng's mother and her entourage return.
Zheng Zhendong hurried forward and told Zheng's mother about his eldest brother's return.
When Zheng's mother heard that her eldest son was back, she was so happy that she quickly asked for leave from her boss without even going to class, and urged Zheng Zhendong to rush home.
Just as the mother and son were passing by the factory gate, a Stepunk car was parked on the roadside.
Zheng Zhendong glanced into the car and saw a little girl about 10 years old sitting in the car.
I walked to the guard room, said hello to Uncle Chen who was sitting there, and then asked who was sitting in the car.
Uncle Chen quietly told Zheng Zhendong that sitting inside was Lou Xiao'e, the daughter of Lou Dong's family, who was here to accompany Lou Dong to a meeting.
When Zheng Zhendong heard it was Lou Xiao'e, he looked back at the car.
At this time, Lou Xiao'e, who was sitting inside, also looked over. The two looked at each other for a moment, and then both turned their heads back in embarrassment.
At this time Zheng's mother urged her to leave quickly. Zheng Zhendong no longer cared about looking at Lou Xiao'e and hurried back with Zheng's mother.
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Zheng's mother didn't even bother to say anything along the way and hurried back home.
When I got home and entered the bedroom, I saw my eldest son sleeping soundly. His expression of joy was self-evident. I stared at him for a long time before returning to the living room with satisfaction.
Then he ordered Zheng Zhendong to chop some mutton stuffing and prepare dumplings for the evening.
Zheng Zhendong quickly took out the frozen mutton, defrosted it first, then found carrots, washed them, chopped them and put them in a basin.
After the carrots were almost chopped and the mutton was thawed, Zheng Zhendong started making the mutton stuffing.
While chopping stuffing, I thought about Lou Xiaoe, whom I met at the factory gate today.
Zheng Zhendong thought about whether he should change Lou Xiao'e's fate. After all, this woman had been so unhappy throughout her life.
My ex-husband, Xu Damao, is a real villain. After the divorce, he found a fool. He is also unreliable. His own son is not as good as a widow.
She has been busy all her life, only making wedding dresses for others, and she has to forgive those who have caused harm to her. In her previous life, she felt worthless for watching dramas.
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Just when Zheng Zhendong was thinking a lot, Zheng's mother finished the meal and asked.
"Lao San, how's your stuffing going? If not, I'll do it. You go cook some meat for dinner!"
After listening to Zheng's mother's arrangement, Zheng Zhendong hurriedly found the wild boar meat, washed it, chopped it into large pieces and threw it into the pot.
Then find various spices and put them into the pot, pour in warm water and start stewing the meat.
At this time, the eldest brother Zheng Zhenguo, probably awakened by the sound of chopping stuffing and meat, came out of the bedroom.
Seeing Zheng's mother who was busy chopping stuffing, she quickly stepped forward and said.
"Mom, you are back. I heard from the third child that you are not working in the factory. Why are you back so early?"
Mother Zheng looked at her eldest son who had just woken up and said.
"Boss, wake up. The third child just went to the factory to tell me that you are back. How can I still think about going to work? I came back as soon as I heard the news!"
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The mother and son chatted for a while, Zheng Zhenguo washed his face, and then started to help make dumplings.
The three of them were making dumplings while talking, and soon they had made two curtains.
At this time, the meat in the pot was almost cooked, and then Zheng Zhendong changed to a steel pot and prepared to cook the dumplings.
At this time, Zheng's mother suddenly remembered that she had not told her eldest son about her previous engagement with the Qin family, so she hurriedly spoke.
"Boss, I arranged a marriage for you before. I will take you to see it tomorrow. How about it?"
Zheng Zhenguo looked at Zheng's mother in surprise and said to himself that he was not at home, and besides, not long after his family moved here, they had a blind date, which was quite a wild way!
Then he said: "Mom, it's up to you to decide, I will listen to you!"
Zheng Zhendong, who was filling the stove with carbon next to him, heard this and said.
"Brother, you have made a profit. Even though your future sister-in-law Qin Huairu is from the countryside, she is not only beautiful, but she is also quick at work. You will know when you meet her tomorrow!"
After finishing speaking, Zheng Zhendong said to Zheng's mother again.
"Mom, how did you think about the matter last time? My brother is here too. What do you think? Tell him and let him give you some advice!"
Zheng's mother said in confusion: "Lao San, what's going on? Please speak clearly!"
Zheng Zhendong patted his head and continued to preach.
"It's what I told you about buying a house last time! You won't forget it, right?"
Zheng's mother suddenly understood, and then she hurriedly spoke.
"I haven't forgotten, I haven't forgotten!"
"I remember it all in my heart. Don't worry, your mother and I are not old enough. I can still forget this."
"It's not that you didn't speak clearly just now. Who knows what you mean!"