Work goes faster when there are more people.

Even so, it was almost one o'clock in the afternoon before we had our meal.

The banquet is very rich and the portion is sufficient.

Eight or nine dishes including chicken, fish, bacon, vegetables, plus white flour steamed buns.

There are a lot of steamed buns today, so I have enough.

In order to let Qin Dingguo, Liang Laosan and others eat more food, Jiang Pingan did not persuade them to drink.

Everyone had a hearty meal and their mouths were full of oil.

All the food cooked for lunch was eaten, not even the soup was left.

"This is the flavor of the New Year, and this is what you should eat during the New Year!"

Put down the bowl quickly, Liang Laosan sighed.

In the past, no matter how difficult the rural areas were, they could still eat meat and white-flour steamed buns during the Chinese New Year.

In the past one or two years, not to mention meat, steamed buns, and even steamed buns are not enough.

Liang Ladi reminded in a low voice: "Dad, it's the first day of the Lunar New Year, so let's say something happy."

"Uh... Okay! Okay! Okay!" Liang Laosan came back to his senses and said quickly:

"I'm sorry, I really shouldn't say such depressing words on this great day!"

Qin Dingguo shook his head and said: "Old Liang, you are telling the truth. How can a person live his life now?"

"But Ladi is right. Today is the Chinese New Year, so we won't talk about this anymore."

After having enough wine and food, everyone sat and chatted for a while and then dispersed.

After clearing away the dishes and cleaning up the kitchen, Liang Ladi was in no hurry to leave.

Jiang Ping'an and Qin Jingru sat down around the table and talked.

The three brothers, Da Mao, had already disappeared after taking a breath of smoke, and Xiu'er also asked Aunt Liang to take them away.

"Ping An, when are you going back?" Liang Ladi asked with a smile.

Jiang Ping'an replied: "On the afternoon of the third day of the lunar new year, how about you?"

"I'm afraid I have to leave in the morning of the third grade of junior high school," Liang Ladi replied.

Qin Jingru said: "Brother, are the steel rolling mill and the machine repair shop far away?"

"It's quite far away. The machine repair shop is in the suburbs." Jiang Ping'an said with a smile.

Liang Ladi smiled slightly and said: "Jingru, you can come and play with me when you are free in the future."

"Okay, I've wanted to go to the city for a long time." Qin Jingru said with bright eyes.

Jiang Pingan said with a smile: "If you find a chance, I will take you to the city to stay for a few days."

"Work is more important." Qin Jingru pursed her lips and said.

"Now that I am in the countryside, I have no worries about food and clothing, and my life is no worse than that of people in the city."

Liang Ladi nodded and said, "That's not a lie."

"Anyway, now in the city, I have never heard of any household that eats fine grains every day."

Qin Jingru nodded and said: "That's why I'm not in a hurry to go to the city, otherwise I'll pretend to be poor."

"Sister Ladi, you don't know that Brother Ping'an and the people in the courtyard are all bad..."

"..."

After listening to Qin Jingru's account, Liang Ladi asked Jiang Pingan:

"Does your courtyard house have bad feng shui? Why is it so full of..."

In the end, she didn't know how to describe it.

Then, she said resentfully: "Why didn't you tell me about this?"

"Why are I telling you this? Is it possible that you can still stand up for me?" Jiang Pingan said with a smile.

Liang Ladi snorted, raised her head and said, "Don't think that I am a womanizer."

"But whether it's a quarrel or a fight, I'm not afraid of anyone!"

After saying that, she turned around and said to Qin Jingru with a smile:

"Jingru, you don't know, I just arrived at the workshop."

"Some men see how pretty I am and want to take advantage of me."

"Humph, guess what? I pointed the oil gun at them and just fired!"

"After scaring them several times, they no longer dare to mess with me."

Jiang Ping'an frowned and said, "Why didn't you tell me about this?"

"You are a woman, you are fighting with others, what should you do if something happens to you?"

"It's my fault too, I should have said hello to Lao Cui and the others earlier."

Liang Ladi shook her head and laughed dryly: "Don't be angry, this matter is over."

"Besides, there is no need to use your connections for these purposes."

"Actually, it's not that big after all."

"With so many people watching in the factory, what accident could happen?"

"Besides, the factory leaders now treat me well, and no one dares to challenge me."

After talking for a while, Liang Ladi said goodbye and left.

She returned to her hometown this time mainly because she wanted to spend more time with her parents.

After all, she usually has to go to work and doesn't have much chance to come back throughout the year.

"Brother...you..."

"I'll leave you alone, business matters are more important!"

"Uh... then please slow down..."

"..."

afterwards.

"My cousin will be back soon and will probably have to cook noodles again." Qin Jingru said resentfully.

She was still reluctant to give food to Qin Huairu.

Ever since Qin Huairu returned to her hometown last time, Qin Jingru had begun to hate her.

She almost interfered with her good deeds. She can remember this for the rest of her life.

Jiang Ping'an smoked a cigarette, patted her shoulder and said comfortingly:

"Stop thinking about it. Even if she eats with an open stomach, how much can she eat?"

"It won't last a few days anyway. When you return to the city, you will be out of sight and out of mind!"

Qin Jingru sighed, nodded and said, "Okay, that's all I can think of."

"You have already agreed. I will complain at most and will not embarrass you."

As he was talking, Jiang Ping'an moved his ears and reminded:

"Your sister is back, let's get up!"

"Oh! It's so annoying. It's her again, so annoying!" Qin Jingru said anxiously.

Every time he and Jiang Ping'an wanted to be more intimate, Qin Huairu always interrupted.

After experiencing it several times, Qin Jingru naturally disliked Qin Huairu.

Although she was cursing, she still got up quickly and helped Jiang Pingan get dressed.

"I'm here on my own, and it's not like I don't have long hands." Jiang Ping'an said with a smile.

Qin Jingru said with a smile: "No, I just like to dress you."

"Quick, lift your feet first, lift your left leg, spread your hands, yes, that's it, hehe..."

The two of them took their time and packed up. As soon as they came out of the room, Qin Huairu arrived.

"Is the matter settled?" Jiang Pingan asked with a smile.

Qin Huairu sighed, nodded, shook her head and said:

"I'm neither cold nor hot. I'm afraid it will be difficult for them to welcome me."

"I have figured it out now, the daughter who gets married is the water that makes waves."

"These relatives have not interacted with each other for a long time, so it is inevitable that they will become unfamiliar."
To be continued...