Chapter 19 The Guests Visit
"Yes."
Zhang Qian casually took out a handful from her pocket, but actually she took them out from the space. She bought a lot and used them as snacks for herself.
"Yeah, so many candies."
Zhou Zhenguo lifted up the corner of his clothes and put the candies in his pocket. It was a big pile, but his eyes were burning.
"Don't spoil him. This kid doesn't like to work since he was a child. He only wants to eat delicious food."
Zhou Jianguo exposed his cousin's background at once.
"It's okay, it's just a child. It's the same for everyone."
"Dad, Mom, you came in a hurry and didn't bring much with you."
"That's not much, it's too much."
Not to mention how happy the Zhou family was, bringing these big and small bags back to the village would not cause a sensation.
There is strength in numbers, and with the help of my father-in-law and his family, it will be easier to get these things.
In the end, even Zhou Zhenguo helped carry the luggage, but she was left empty-handed.
"Zhenguo, let me get the bag."
"It's okay. Just rest. It's only a few steps away."
Zhou Zhenguo was carrying a big burden and was really hardworking.
"All right!"
The group of people, carrying handbags and things on their shoulders, caused a sensation as soon as they reached the entrance of the village.
"Oh, look, the Zhou family is back."
"I brought a lot of things, including big baggage and big barrels. I don't know what day the wine will be served, I'm afraid it will be soon."
"What a good fortune. Xiao Zhou married into a boss in the capital, so he will definitely enjoy a happy life."
The neighbors and villagers all looked at it and were extremely envious. It gave the Zhou family a lot of face.
When he got to the house, Zhou Jianguo took out the things in his bag in a showy and distressed manner.
One bag contained more than thirty kilograms of fat meat, and the other bag contained beef and mutton, also dozens of kilograms larger.
The last big bag contained dozens of cigarettes, and a big bag of peanut and melon seed candies, which also weighed dozens of kilograms.
As for the two barrels, they are all filled with wine, not loose baskets, but bottled wine.
In addition, there is a piece of fine winter clothing cloth and a bag of rare dry goods, which are enough to host a beautiful banquet.
It's just that they can't bring staple food, so the old Zhou family has to make up for it themselves, but they can also spend money to buy it.
In addition to the chickens raised by the Zhou family themselves, and some fish they are buying, there are several big meat dishes on the table.
"Xiao Qian, how about we start eating at noon the day after tomorrow, and have a banquet the day after tomorrow morning."
"Okay! I still have time to buy whatever I need. I'll pay for it. I have to do it in a glorious way. I can't be wronged."
"Okay, okay!"
Mother Zhou was so happy that she couldn't do anything so grand in a long time.
After setting a date for the banquet, Zhou's mother couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Qian, he goes to work in the factory, is he working in the same workshop as you?"
When his mother asked, Zhou Jianguo rushed to answer: "Dad, I joined the factory for a job. Sister Qian has a stomach problem and has to stay at home for a few years to recuperate.
The three shops that grandpa left us have been rented out for 135 yuan a month."
"That's a lot of money, plus your salary, how can you spend it all?"
Zhou's mother was shocked. Such a good family could not be found even with a lantern.
After she calmed down, she quickly asked with concern: "Xiao Qian, is your stomach problem okay?"
"It's okay, it's just that my mother passed away early and my father was at work, so he had irregular snacks and meals and suffered from stomach problems.
But now I'm fine, I have people cooking for me and doing housework, and I just take good care of my stomach.
After two years, the stomach problem will probably be cured. I am looking for a job and my family will be working both ways. I will probably have to trouble you to take care of the children by then."
Zhang Qian simply made it clear that as for her job search, she was procrastinating anyway and it was impossible to work part-time.
Zhou Jianguo also said: "Xiao Qian helped me negotiate a salary of twenty-one and a half yuan for the factory, which is calculated as an apprenticeship. It's not a loss.
After I get the wine this time, I will transfer my household registration to the capital, and I will be a city resident from now on."
"Okay, okay!"
The Zhou family thought about it: when Xiaoqian goes to work, her monthly income will be only two hundred yuan, what a wonderful life it will be.
Even now, I can brag about this income.
After Zhou Jianguo finished speaking, he and his wife were busy cooking.
Now everyone was busy with their work, leaving Zhang Qian sitting there, wanting to do something but not knowing what.
"Oh, this Xiaoqian is so kind. Ah, you have to take good care of her. She has stomach problems. She should not be allowed to work. If there is delicious food, she should eat it with them."
"You know Mom, I will definitely be good to Xiao Qian."
After dinner at noon, Zhang Qian tasted half a tael of wine, euphemistically saying it nourishes the stomach, as wine is a refined food, and fell asleep in the afternoon.
The Zhou family have all gone out, and they have to go to every house to notify the people who are coming to have a drink.
Because I wanted to have a good time, I decided to have three meals directly, that is, starting from noon the day after tomorrow, I would have a simple meal, and in the evening, it would be a half meal with meat and vegetables.
The day after tomorrow, the banquet was full of meat and vegetables. When it was over, Zhang Qian took the guests away.
According to normal circumstances, Zhang Qian would take the person to her home and have a meeting at noon, but this step was omitted.
She didn't know how long it took, but she was woken up by the sound of moving things.
Immediately, I felt no sleep at all, so I just got up. I will look for a watch tomorrow so I can check the time at any time.
She put on her clothes and went outside the house to take a look. It turned out that she was carrying dishes and food. This was to prepare for the banquet the day after tomorrow. It was a bit too early.
We have reserved ten tables for the banquet this time, so we dare to do this now. When we control the staple food later, we will not dare to do this.
"You're awake!"
Zhou Zhenguo crossed the threshold of the main room and ran over with a bound.
"Zhenguo, have you gone to school?"
"Not yet, mom said she will sign me up next year."
Zhou Zhenguo raised his little face, wanting to eat again.
Zhang Qian took out another handful of candies and hit him with a head-butt kill.
The old Zhou family also spent a lot of money on this banquet, fearing that all the betrothal gifts they received would be used for it.
Two more tables were added to the originally planned ten tables, and the Zhou family's neighbors and relatives all brought over their own dining tables.
I also borrowed bowls, chopsticks and plates, otherwise they wouldn't be enough.
In addition, a chef from the next village was specially invited to cook, and the women of the Zhou family formed a team of assistants.
It was originally expected to start eating at noon on Tuesday, but the stall opened on Monday, and invited villagers brought their families to Zhou's house to play.
Anyway, there are tables and benches. Even though we don’t have to eat on Monday, we can still pay homage first.
The second uncle of the Zhou family was responsible for registering the guests. Zhang Qian did not lie down this time and volunteered to help disperse the cigarettes.
As long as someone comes to accompany the gift, she will give out a pack of cigarettes. As for loose cigarettes, peanuts and melon seeds are already on the table, and there is not enough for more.
For many years, the village has not seen such a lively banquet.
Chapter completed!