eurekapd Chapter 178 So delicious, I'm sticking my toes up.
Chapter 178 So delicious, I'm sticking my toes up.
Gao Mengli's lips twitched. Dou Weiyi probably didn't even believe himself when he said that.
However, guests are always welcome, whether they come uninvited or of high status.
Gao Mengli quickly came over and welcomed the women into the courtyard.
The sudden arrival of so many elegantly dressed ladies left Yang Qing and Zhu Mei, native to the countryside, speechless with astonishment.
Standing awkwardly to the side, not knowing what to do.
Dou Weiyi and Madam Dou entered the courtyard, and Gao Mengli quickly arranged for them to sit down.
We originally planned to wait for Jiang Ya and the others to return before starting the meal, but now it seems we have no choice but to begin.
Gao Mengli turned to her sisters-in-law beside her, "Second sister-in-law, third sister-in-law, set out the bowls and chopsticks, we're about to start the feast."
"Okay, okay!"
Yang Qing and Zhu Mei hurriedly set out the bowls and chopsticks, while Bao Ya Yu and Que Ya's father also busied themselves with the task.
The men sat at one table, and the women sat at two tables.
Lin Chi quickly grabbed some firecrackers and set them off at the door.
Just as they were about to start their meal, Jiang Ya, who ran a restaurant in Pingding County, returned with Lin Meng's family, Da Jun's family, and Da Niu, who had just finished school, driving an oxcart back home.
Lin Xi quickly invited them to sit at the fourth table.
Thankfully, I managed to sit down.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Lin Yong poured wine for Dou Weiyi and stood up with his bowl in hand.
He cleared his throat and announced loudly, "Today is the completion of my family's new house."
Lord Dou is usually busy with official duties but cares deeply about the people. It is our good fortune that he has come to our humble place today.
Lord Dou, let me offer you a bowl first!
Dou Weiyi hurriedly got up, a smile on her face.
He picked up his wine bowl and said, "Uncle Lin, you're too kind. As soon as Brother Lin's new house was completed, I came here because of the joyous occasion. Please don't blame us for disturbing you."
Lin Yong quickly waved his hand and grinned, "What are you saying, Lord Dou?"
Your presence is a great honor for the Lin family.
We've only ever heard of your hard work for us ordinary people in the county town; we're overjoyed that you've come to visit our humble abode in person."
After saying that, he raised his wine bowl and gestured to Madam Dou and her concubines, saying, "Madam Dou and her concubines have also had a long and tiring journey."
Try the food my eldest son made!
I don't know if this simple meal will suit your taste!
Madam Dou smiled and nodded in thanks, and the other concubines also bowed in response.
He was impeccably polite and possessed an extraordinary air about him.
It opened the door to a new world for Gao Mengli and the others!
After all, they rarely saw ladies or young women from high-ranking noble families on a regular basis.
At this moment, Madam Dou took out a brocade box from her sleeve and handed it to Gao Mengli, who was sitting next to her, saying, "Sister-in-law Lin, we don't have anything nice to give you, but this is just a small token of our appreciation. We hope you won't find it offensive."
Gao Mengli quickly stood up and politely accepted the brocade box with both hands, saying, "Madam Dou, you are too kind."
"Your very presence is the greatest honor you can bestow upon us; how could we possibly accept your gifts?"
Madam Dou waved her hand gently, her face still bearing that gentle smile: "Sister-in-law, please don't refuse. This is just a small gift to add some joy to your new home."
Pingyao County is resource-poor, and Dou Weiyi is used to being poor, so the gifts he gave...
Gao Mengli didn't dare to open it in public, so she quickly pulled back her sleeves and urged everyone to start eating.
As Jiang Ya ate his meal, he would glance at his mother every now and then.
We have distinguished guests today, and out of courtesy, everyone is seated at separate tables for men and women.
He was extremely worried about his mother's condition.
Gao Mengli would occasionally glance at Yu Yuan, but she was busy attending to Madam Dou and couldn't spare the time.
Yang Qing and Zhu Mei looked after Yu Yuan, occasionally putting food on her plate, but Yu Yuan couldn't hold her rice bowl very steadily and ate like a child, which worried the people sitting at the other tables.
The chubby girl was happily picking up a piece of pickled cabbage and pork hock, about to put it in her mouth, when she caught Jiang Ya's gaze out of the corner of her eye.
She turned to look at Yu Yuan, who was eating like a child, and was full of questions.
She did not recognize the woman.
But apart from Dou Wei's family, who are outsiders, everyone else sitting here is family.
The chubby girl quickly put her pork hock into Yu Yuan's bowl, "Auntie, you eat!"
Yu Yuan stared at the chubby girl with bright eyes, drool dripping from the corner of his mouth, and quickly grabbed the pork hock with his hand and stuffed it into his mouth.
The chubby girl finally understood that this family was somewhat "special"!
She quickly took out a handkerchief, wiped Yu Yuan's mouth, and gently comforted her, "Auntie, please eat slowly, don't choke. There's plenty of delicious food here!"
Yu Yuan nodded as if she understood, mumbled a few words indistinctly, and continued eating her hand-grabbed rice.
The chubby girl was originally eager to go all out, but since her "family" needed her care, she had to slow down and occasionally wipe Yu Yuan's mouth and pick up food for her.
In the end, she picked up whichever Yu Yuan pointed to and placed it in Yu Yuan's bowl with a smile!
Then quickly shovel a couple of mouthfuls of rice and a bite of meat!
Seeing that the chubby girl was taking care of Yu Yuan, Jiang Ya nodded gratefully to her.
The chubby girl grinned at him while holding the bowl!
The food on the table had flavors that none of them had ever tasted before, and once they picked up their chopsticks, no one spoke.
He moved his chopsticks like a ghost, as if he hadn't eaten in eight lifetimes.
If you're slow, you'll miss out on a bite!
Dou Weiyi, showing no regard for martial ethics, directly placed the rice on top of the plate with a piece of braised pork. Qian Yan'er, whose chopsticks were just 0.0001 millimeters away from picking up the braised pork, was intercepted by him.
Qian Yan's eyebrows twitched, and with a sudden burst of strength, she snapped the chopsticks in her hand.
Lin Xi glanced at the two of them and quickly placed a piece of pork hock in Qian Yan'er's bowl, "Yanzi, Yanzi, eat this!"
Dou Weiyi raised an eyebrow at Qian Yan'er smugly, then picked up the plate and started eating.
Qian Yan, holding half a chopstick, viciously put the pork hock in her mouth and glared at Dou Weiyi.
Lin Xi quickly muttered in a low voice, "Yanzi, don't be angry. I'll make you a plate of braised pork tomorrow."
If a fight breaks out, what will happen?
Lin Xi was extremely worried; she was on tenterhooks even while eating a meal.
Upon hearing this, Qian Yan'er's eyes lit up so brightly they could blind Dou Weiyi!
Dou Weiyi suddenly didn't find the braised pork flavorful anymore...
He only had one piece, while the other person had a whole plate.
In an instant, his grief and anger turned into appetite, and he took two big, hard bites.
Madam Dou was used to being "frugal," so this was the first time she had ever had such a sumptuous and delicious meal. The food was so good that she instinctively lifted her feet and placed them on the stool next to her fifth aunt.
As soon as Fifth Aunt saw her lift her leg, she knew she was going to step on the stool, so she quickly slapped her leg and glared at her warningly.
My dear sister, please mind your image!
Madam Dou was jolted back to her senses by the slap, her face instantly flushing red. She quickly put her foot down and coughed lightly to cover her embarrassment.
I glanced around furtively.
Great, nobody noticed.
Only then did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
She chuckled softly at Fifth Aunt, the atmosphere making her think this was a relaxed scene of the sisters eating noodles in the backyard after practicing martial arts.
This place is great!