In the kitchen, Yuniang, Ma and others are busy.
A total of five dumplings were made. Since the reunion dinner was eaten too early, the dumplings were almost eaten and only one plate was left. According to Liaodong custom, dumplings must be eaten on the first and third day of the lunar month. They must also be eaten on the fifth day of the lunar month, and they have to be eaten.
Now kneading, commonly known as "kneading five".
After listening to Yu Niang's explanation, Ma quickly took a knife to chop the stuffing.
Everyone is greedy and stay up late, so that when you get up tomorrow morning, you can just cook the dumplings without having to wrap them again.
Yuniang learned her lesson this time and called Master Li Zhong to come over to help. Shunxi and Shuangxi also came to roll out the dough. She quickly wrapped the six-covered dumplings, so she didn't worry about not having enough to eat tomorrow.
Seeing that he was almost done, Li Zhong called his two sons, Shunxi and Shuangxi to go out and check the lanterns.
The five of them couldn't reach a cup of tea, so Yuniang asked Ma, Bai Shao and Bai Zhi to go back. There wasn't much left and so many people couldn't be used. Ma was naturally embarrassed and shook his head in a hurry, declining.
"No, no, no, I'll clean up with you and let the two girls go back."
"There is no need for so many people for this little work. I can do it myself. Go back and rest quickly. Tomorrow morning I have to trouble you to take my two girls to light a fire and cook dumplings."
When Ma heard this, he shook his head even more.
"Don't tease me. When did you say that, you didn't get up early? Let's do these tasks together."
Bai Shao received the look from her mother, walked over without any explanation, took Ma's arm, and took the person away by force. Left Yuniang felt comfortable, and after checking around to make sure there was no open flame, she safely locked the door.
Kitchen door.
In the courtyard, Mr. Li Zhong and the others were replacing candles, while Shunxi and Shuangxi went to the workshop to replace them.
"Mom and dad went back to the room to rest. This kind of work doesn't require so many people."
Listening to her eldest son's caring words, Yu Niang felt comfortable and shook her head with a smile.
"I can't sleep even when I go back, so why don't I help you so that you can go back to your room to rest quickly. It's so cold."
"Mom, it's really not cold today..."
"Forget it Tiandong, your mother won't go back if she doesn't want to. You take your brother to the main courtyard, and your mother and I will stay here."
After Li Zhong spoke, Tiandong no longer insisted, divided half of the candles, and led his brother towards the main courtyard.
Yuniang looked at the two brothers' backs, frowning.
After the New Year, a twenty-year-old, two twelve-year-olds, and Bai Shao were sixteen years old. In theory, it was time for Tiandong and Bai Shao to get married, but they couldn't make the decision, let alone marry the host.
Mentioning it will only delay the child.
After being married for many years, Li Zhong guessed her thoughts at a glance and turned around to change the candle for another lantern.
"Damn it, pass the fire seal to me."
"Oh, okay."
Yuniang regained her composure and quickly handed the thing over. The candle was lit, and the red light illuminated Li Zhong's face, and the ravines at the corners of his eyes were clearly visible.
"Are you worried about running the workshop? It feels like you have more lines on your face."
"How old am I, how can I not grow wrinkles?" Li Zhong disagreed, "Besides, this is not something I came here to do. The last time I worked for so long, I obviously looked older. I still feel young now!"
Seeing that his face was full of interest, Yu Niang knew that he liked his current life. Although there were many busy things and great pressure every day, she could see that he lived a fulfilling, busy and motivated life. Whenever he
Even if you are a little lazy, you can't manage the villa for so many years.
Li Zhong hung up the lanterns in his hands and took his wife to the front. The front yard was the warehouse, and a total of four lanterns were lit, which were still on. During the Chinese New Year, five lanterns are ordered, which means that the year will be bright, prosperous, and the days will be prosperous.
No one came over, so it was convenient to talk, so Li Zhong simply opened up and said:
"You, don't worry about the four of them. The master has his own arrangements. All we can do is guard and manage the stall in front of us. As for the future of the children, we can't worry about it."
"But the boss is already twenty years old!"
"Twenty is okay. I was already over 20 when I married you."
After Li Zhong finished speaking, he took out a candle from the basket and added:
"Fuck, we are satisfied with the current owner of the stall. Tiandong and Gastrodia can't do anything wrong. In a few years, the owner will definitely reuse the two of them.
As for the two girls, as long as they don't marry each other, they can make whatever arrangements they want. Forget about what you have in mind, our physical contract cannot be changed, nor can it be changed."
Upon hearing this, Yu Niang frowned, looked around, and asked in a low voice:
"Is it really not possible? Even living deeds are not allowed?"
Li Zhong looked at his innocent wife and shook his head slowly.
"Once they are changed to living deeds, they will not be reused. Don't you understand this?"
"Of course I know, I just feel... I feel..."
"You think that my master is from a farmer's family and has no background or background, so he is just lucky, right? If someone can pass the examination based on his ability, he is not a fool. Don't have the idea of a better relationship. It is unrealistic."
"Okay, I understand." After Yu Niang finished speaking, she went to change the candles.
In the warehouse, Li Hui and Cheng Xue, who were sitting face to face, could only stare with big eyes at this moment, motionless.
The two chatted in the room for a while, and Cheng Xue suddenly remembered that the mayor gave a tea set made of azaleas from the official kiln when they moved. Instead of going to the capital to buy it again, it was better to take this set away, so the two came to pick up the things. p>
She put the tea set in the box next to the door of the warehouse. She could see it without lighting a lamp. Who would have thought that she could hear the conversation between the couple.
I really didn’t eavesdrop on purpose, it was just a coincidence!
"Let's go, motherfucker."
"Don't you want to take a look at the warehouse?"
"I've seen the warehouse before. It's fine. Don't worry." Li Zhong waved his hand and strode away.
Yu Niang looked at the unlocked door, and after thinking about it, she took a step to follow. He probably left it unlocked on purpose, after all, he came here often in the past two days. There are only a few people in the house, and it is the Chinese New Year, who can take things out to sell?
, there is no place to sell it.
The yard was quiet for a while before Cheng Xue stood up and breathed a sigh of relief. She saw him picking up the tea set and pushing the door open to let him out first. When the door was locked and he came out, the yard was quiet and there was no one. Only the lanterns were blowing in the breeze.
Sway gently.
The two of them tacitly agreed not to comment on what had just happened. After returning to the house, Cheng Xue put the tea set away, took off her shoes and got on the kang, picked up the silver cone and flicked the candle a few times to make sure it was enough to burn until dawn, and then she felt relieved.
Li Hui came out of Nuange, lowered his voice and said:
"The child is sleeping soundly, is there anything else that needs to be packed?"
"Everything is ready, let's go to sleep." Cheng Xue yawned and put down the quilt and pillow.
Although they have received higher education, they also know that men and women are equal and all living beings are equal. But it is really impossible to rashly renew the contract for a family of six.
It's okay to call the shots, but it's not possible at the moment. The family needs manpower, and they can't buy servants for the time being. As for Bai Shao and Bai Zhi, they are reluctant to let the two little girls do a trial marriage.
That not only insulted the two girls, but also insulted my own daughter...