Zhang Yu took out the dumplings and spread them directly on the pot lid, so that the dumplings would cool quickly without delaying the children's eating.
Zhang Yu was not in a hurry, he went back to the house first, counted the dumplings in the house, and took another look at the fillings.
"Mom, let's take a break first. Let's not wrap up the stuffing for now. Let's eat first. I'll add cabbage to the stuffing in the afternoon and we'll be full again."
"By the way, sister-in-law, wait a minute and see if there is anything missing at home. If there is anything missing, write it down on paper and I will buy it."
After Zhang Yu finished speaking, he returned to the kitchen and started making dumplings.
The second sister followed and helped Zhang Yu look after the firewood.
"Sister, will the matter between you and Brother Dayong be successful?"
After opening the dumplings and closing the lid, I took some time to chat with my second sister.
The second sister added two more firewood and thought for a moment.
"Whether it's successful or not, we won't know until the New Year?"
"We feel very good, we are acquaintances, and we understand each other fairly well. We are both quite satisfied. It just depends on whether Dayong's parents are willing."
If the second sister estimates this matter herself, she can basically achieve it 80-90% of the time.
The reason why it is said that during the New Year, if the groom's family is in love, they can come and give the betrothal gift. Then the two newlyweds go to the village committee, get the certificates issued, and go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get the marriage certificate. That's it.
These days, we pay attention to three turns and one beep. The first beep is the radio, and the three turns are watches, bicycles and sewing machines.
Even people in the city may not be able to match these four things. This is not only a matter of money, but also of tickets.
Nowadays, the country's industry is backward and the output is very small, so each unit only has a few tickets. Only those with major performance or outstanding work can be eligible.
The problem is, workers want it, and so do those who work in offices. No matter how nice the workers say, they are still workers. They cannot compete with those who work in offices.
Sitting in an office, the lowest position is at the level of workshop director. When someone says to the factory director, "Director, I love you," the factory director replies, "Me, too," he is in a team, so there is nothing wrong with the workers.<
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"By the way, sister, is Brother Dayong still a soldier now?"
I originally wanted to ask this question on the first day, but as we were chatting, the topic got further and further away, and finally I forgot about it.
"Still in the army, the newly promoted platoon leader."
"I came back from leave this time. It just so happened that Dayong's parents wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to get married."
"Then the matchmaker remembered me. I thought about Dayong, who I have known since childhood. We are about the same age, mainly in terms of temperament. We all know each other. Marrying such a person will make you feel at ease."
"No, I will agree to meet once. We are both satisfied with the meeting. The rest depends on the decision of both parents."
While we were talking, Zhang Ma came in carrying a pot of dumplings.
"Hey, you two, what are you whispering about? It's been a long time since the dumplings have been in the pot. If you haven't taken them out yet, let's see if they're cooked."
Zhang Ma is really impressed by these two sisters. When they get together, they have endless topics to talk about, and they don’t feel too nagging.
"It can't be overcooked. I'm watching. You came in just in time and it's cooked. I'll serve it out right now."
Zhang Yu opened the lid and spread the dumplings on the pot lid with a whisk.
He took the pot lid from Zhang Ma’s hand and handed the cooked one to Zhang Ma.
"Mom, you go out and eat first. These will be ready in a while."
As Zhang Yu spoke, he pushed the raw meat into the pot, added some cold water, spread it evenly with a spoon, and closed the lid.
The second sister then added some more firewood. This tacit understanding made Zhang Ma jealous.
Originally, when Zhang Ma came in, she wanted the second girl to go out to eat first and come over to take her place, because Zhang Ma also wanted to chat with her son.
"Second girl, you take it out and you can eat some too. I'll take your place here for a while."
The second sister didn't know what Zhang Ma was thinking, but out of filial piety, she didn't let her go hungry and ate by herself.
"Mom, no need. You go and eat first. I'll wait for my little brother here. We'll eat together later."
"Yes, Mom, it's fine as long as we are here. You can go out to eat first."
Both children said this, and Zhang's mother couldn't refuse, so she had to go out with the dumplings.
"Brother, does my mother have something to tell you?"
The second sister has noticed something.
"No, if you have something to say, you told me last night."
Zhang Yu didn't notice what the second sister said.
"Last night, you came back so late. Mom feels sorry for you, so she won't say anything more."
The more the second sister spoke, the more certain she became that Zhang Ma had designated something to tell Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu listened to the second sister’s analysis and found it quite reasonable.
"Forget it, let's talk about it when we have time. I've been at home for so many days, so I'll always have time to talk."
In fact, the second sister had already guessed what Zhang's mother was going to tell Zhang Yu, and it was about finding a partner to get married to.
It is what parents most want to see for a boy to start a family and start a career, and Zhang Yu has also reached the age of marriage.
The family can take care of these things for Zhang Yu. The main reason is that in the past few days, the matchmakers nearby have been asking what Zhang Yu does in the city.
Especially looking at that, the brand-new bicycle is not cheap at first glance. There are knowledgeable people in the village who have already revealed the brand and price of the bicycle.
When I heard about this car, one hundred and fifty-six, which little girl wouldn’t have her eyes lit up.
In addition, Zhang Yu now has an urban registered permanent residence. By marrying Zhang Yu, he can get out of the countryside and live in the city, without having to get up in the dark to do farm work.
"Brother, I know what mom is going to say to you."
Zhang Yu looked at the second sister in surprise.
"You know all this, second sister, are you kidding me?"
Hey, who are you looking down on? I guess everyone in your family can think of this, but you can’t think of it yourself.
"Why am I bluffing you? I really know what's going on."
"Then tell me what mom wants to say to me."
While I was talking, I didn’t forget to lift the lid and hold the dumplings twice to prevent them from sticking together.
"What else can I do? Find a wife."
"Oh, what did I think about this?"
Why does this tone sound wrong to the second sister?
"Why are you not surprised at all?"
Do you need to be surprised? After Master Ma's training, Zhang Yu has become calm about this matter.
"Why are you surprised? Isn't it normal to find a partner?"
"Did you hear something?"
The second sister shook her head and said she didn't hear the rumor.
"Then are you looking for one in the countryside or in the city?"
This is what the second sister is most curious about.
Zhang Yu said without thinking.
"Maybe from the city."
"Why?"
“Rural girls are pretty good too!”
At this moment, Zhang Yu estimated that the dumplings were almost ready, so he used a sieve to spread the dumplings on the pot lid.
"There is no reason for this."
"Girls in the countryside are good, and so are girls in the city."
Zhang Yu took the pot lid and walked out of the kitchen, looking at the people in the courtyard who had almost finished eating.
"How are you eating? How does the stuffing I prepared taste? Is it delicious?"
As soon as Zhang Yu finished speaking, the two little guys couldn't wait to join in.
"It's delicious. The stuffing made by my uncle is delicious."