The villagers rested in the fields for a while, then each carried a hoe and came to the tractor together with Wu Huiliang's family.
As Wu Huiliang started the car, they got in together, sat on the edge of the back seat, and started singing folk songs.
It wasn't until eight o'clock in the evening that we officially arrived home.
Wu Huiliang didn't have time to wash his hands, so he asked Xu Li to ride the Huiping family's bicycle to the South Street Supply and Marketing Cooperative to buy vegetables and meat. And he himself, Wu Laohan and others, moved all the tables, chairs and benches from the two families, taking advantage of the opportunity.
While the villagers were washing their hands, they got together and set up a few tables. Although it wasn't as big as weddings and weddings, it still fulfilled their duty of hospitality.
Most rural people are not very picky. After washing their hands, the villagers did not show much interest. They found the right stools and sat down. While resting, they looked at the two yards of Wu Huiliang and Wu Huiping's houses. In their free time,
Saying a few words about homely life also created a bit of life for the family.
Wu Huiping and Wu Huiliang took this opportunity to set up a stove outside the courtyard. After preparing the firewood, they took out the cigarettes in their hands and distributed them to the villagers one by one as a gesture of hospitality.
Before Xu Li came back, she had a family conversation with her uncles and uncles. The content of the conversation ranged from the development history of these two courtyards to the development plan of the entire village in the next few decades. At the same time, through this conversation,
Some villagers even realized Wu Huiliang's intelligence and sighed, feeling ashamed.
Not long after, Xu Li parked her bicycle outside the door and stepped through the door with a bag full of Chinese cabbage and five pounds of fat and thin meat.
"Sister-in-law, are you back?" One of the young villagers joked, "If you don't come back, our stomachs will growl like toads in the river."
"There are a lot of people in the supply and marketing cooperative, so I have to queue up, right?" Xu Li approached the crowd and said with a smile, "I'll be ready soon, I cook very quickly."
"You don't know this," said the old man sitting next to her. "Huiliang's wife is well-known as a good wife. Maybe she wasted all this time not to wait in line, but to bargain with the boss of the supply and marketing cooperative."
"Old man, please stop making fun of me." Xu Li said from ear to ear, "As the old saying goes, you have to be careful in your life. Although Huiliang can make money, we are not landlords before liberation, and the daily expenses of our family still need to be paid.
Yes. It’s worth saving a little bit.”
"Huiliang's wife really knows how to live her life, unlike the one in my family who looks like a tigress."
"Yes, yes, there is no other man in the village who is as lucky as him!"
"Men are capable, women are virtuous, and the whole family is in harmony. This is a life that many people envy..."
"Huiliang, your life will be wonderful in the future."
"..."
At the same time, the villagers laughed heartily and praised Wu Huiliang and the others. It seemed that in less than a few days, Xu Li also began to have a certain weight in the hearts of the villagers because of Wu Huiliang's changes, and she became stronger than before.
Even more virtuous. As the daughter-in-law of this family, she felt extremely honored. As soon as she entered the door, she blushed at the sound of love. She didn't know how to deal with it, but she hurried into the back room with a smile on her face.
"Look, when I said that, she became shy." The old man just now spoke again.
The villagers all burst out laughing, adding a lively atmosphere to the home.
Before steaming the steamed buns, the noodles had to be kneaded, and before the vegetables were cooked, the side dishes and seasonings had to be prepared. In addition, this was not a meal for two people. Wu Huiliang was worried that Xu Li could not handle it alone, so he asked Wu Huiping and his two elders to entertain them outside.
He extricated himself and went to the back room.
Xu Li was cutting meat on the chopping board. The meat weighing five kilograms needed to be cut into several pieces repeatedly with a horizontal knife, and then minced into fine pieces. For a woman like her, she certainly couldn't take advantage of her in terms of strength. Plus, today
The work seems a bit strenuous. The cabbage has been cut and washed and placed aside. As for making dough and fermenting it, it is a job she often does, and it is definitely easier than cutting meat.
Wu Huiliang saw that there was some sweat on her head, so he quietly pulled the wire harness at the door. Hearing a "click" sound, the chandelier fan above his head began to whir.
Xu Li felt a few cool breezes blowing around her, and she felt much better. When she turned around, she saw Wu Huiliang walking towards her.
"Isn't it busy outside?" she asked.
"Huiping and dad are here, so we can handle it for the time being." Wu Huiliang said. As he spoke, he came next to Xu Li and took the kitchen knife from her hand. "The meat cutting is done by men. You just have to knead the noodles."
.Mom is responsible for lighting the fire outside."
Xu Li smiled and felt warm in her heart when she saw her husband cutting the meat in a very orderly manner. Then, she got out and prepared to knead the dough.
Unexpectedly, Wu Huiliang appeared behind her after cutting the meat.
Not only did he keep his body close to her, but he also carefully put his hand into the basin.
Under the influence of force, turn the dough back and forth and beat it until it is shaped.
During the whole process, she felt as if she was being protected by a big tree, and she couldn't think of any reason to resist.
"Ali." While she was spreading the baking powder, Wu Huiliang withdrew his hand and looked at her seriously from behind and said, "You have worked hard in the past few days."
"I am your wife. No matter what I did before or what I do now, I should share some housework for this family. So, it's not hard work." Xu Li stopped kneading the dough and said after being stunned, "It's you.
, I have been running out all the time these days, so I must have suffered a lot."
Wu Huiliang smiled and said: "For this family and for you, no matter how much hardship I endure, it is still worth it."
"Everyone can say whatever they say, but what matters is actions." Xu Li quietly acknowledged him and smiled with her back to him, "I have seen your changes in the past few days, and I know that you are really serious.
I'm thinking about this family. I don't care what you do in the future. As long as you don't steal or rob, we will be good men of the Wu family."
Wu Huiliang was praised by Xu Li for the first time. He was extremely happy both physically and mentally. He hugged her tightly: "Well, I listen to you."
"Huiliang, your mother has burned the pot. How are you and Xu Li preparing..." Old man Wu walked in inadvertently, breaking the sweet atmosphere. When he saw Wu Huiliang and Xu Li were in the house,
They were making out inside, and immediately turned around, covering their eyes, "Emma, what are you doing..."
Wu Huiliang and his wife smiled at the same time, pulled away, and came over carrying chopped minced meat, cabbage, and seasonings.
Maybe because she felt a little embarrassed, Xu Li walked out first.
Before leaving, he shouted into the house:
"Dad, I'm going to help mom."
"Huiliang, the rest of the work is ready, don't keep dad busy."
"Oh~ I got it~" Wu Huiliang responded, and in an instant, his embarrassment eased a bit.