"Mother" made Liu Quan feel comfortable all over, and her heart felt as sweet as honey.
So, after sending Hong Tao away, she was still immersed in intoxication and couldn't extricate herself.
Tsk tsk!
This young man seems to be better than he appears.
Perhaps, this is the so-called mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, the more she looks at her, the more she likes him, right?
Also secretly delighted was the rightful owner with ears across the wall.
Although Qi Xiaotong's face remained as usual, her heart was filled with joy.
Having known him for so long, I finally had the opportunity to hear his inner thoughts.
It can be said that both mother and daughter are in a very good mood at the moment.
However, after the excitement has passed, you still have to face reality.
Liu Quan felt that no matter what, he should ask his daughter what she thought first, so as not to make misjudgments in the heat of the moment.
So, the two of them had a heart-to-heart talk.
As for the criteria for choosing a son-in-law, Xiaotong explained: "Originally, I wanted to find a great hero like my father who could bring peace to the country through civility and military ability. But after thinking about it later, I felt that it was unrealistic, so I lowered it by one."
Grade, I have to choose one of the two. There is no way, strangers like dad are hard to find in ancient and modern times, how can I easily find them?"
After a while, she did not forget to praise: "This also shows how lucky my mother and aunt are."
It is very common for daughters to worship their fathers.
Even a strange woman like Xiaotong is no exception.
Liu Quan was secretly happy when he heard this, but he said angrily: "You damn girl, you actually learned how to make fun of your mother?"
After chatting for a few words, she asked tentatively: "You just said that you can only choose one of the civil and military, then this Hong Tao is more suitable. You see, he has learned the true art of war from your uncle Qi, and he is good at martial arts.
He is a master of war skills and fully meets your criteria for selecting a son-in-law. Especially, he has proved himself by opening up new territories and making military exploits. Such a hero is indeed the choice of a good son-in-law."
This evaluation is not generally high.
The meaning is self-evident.
Xiaotong sighed quietly when he heard this and said: "My daughter's marriage involves too many aspects, so it is not appropriate to make an arbitrary conclusion. In my opinion, it is better to listen to dad's analysis first, and then make a decision."
Liu Quan nodded and said, "That's fine..."
After saying that, she suddenly let out an "ah" sound and exclaimed: "Oh my, I'm so busy worrying about your affairs, why did you forget to cook? Just now Fan Yao came to report and said that your father has returned from his tour to the south.
We are currently discussing matters in the yamen, and he should be back home soon. Come on, come on! Let us help each other quickly and get him some delicious food to go with his wine."
Xiaotong quickly responded: "Mom, watch and clean up, and my daughter will light the fire for you."
"good……"
Afterwards, the mother and daughter got to work.
Liu Quan muttered while working, saying that Sun Dacai said that drifting on the sea is a very hard job. If you can't keep up with the food, your body will be exhausted. Therefore, today's meal must be rich in oil and water.
Xiaotong wanted to tell her mother that her father was more handsome when he was slightly thinner, but she didn't say the words.
Today’s dishes include: braised pork head with a stick of firewood, first-class champion chicken, sweet and sour carp, and shredded yam.
All the ingredients are ready-made, so there is no need to buy them outside. You can just grab them and use them directly. Of course, these conveniences are thanks to the gifts sent by Hong Tao.
Although the number of dishes is not large, the portions are huge, enough for many people to eat with open appetite.
…
Let's talk about Qi Yu, after he finished the relevant administrative affairs, he rushed home with an itchy heart.
Compared with the past, the efficiency of this time's political deliberations was surprisingly high. It took only two hours for him to make all important work arrangements.
This high efficiency is naturally due to Qi Dalang's advance planning. When it is used, it only needs to be issued step by step.
For example:
There is an urgent need for capable officials to take up posts in Java and do the corresponding takeover work; in addition, it is also necessary to take over the future of Sumatra and provide assistance to Sarawak, etc.
The most important thing is the layout of Australia.
There, not only management talents need to be dispatched, but also scientific and technological elites need to be dispatched; especially, in terms of industrial development planning, Qiongzhou's model is almost completely copied. The corresponding funds and machines are also not ambiguous.
As for why this is so, Qi Yu did not explain in detail.
He just warned that this was highly confidential and it was not yet convenient to make it public.
In addition, he also warned that the Western Expeditionary Army's victory over the Three Kingdoms should not be reported for the time being, and that everything should wait for his instructions.
After making arrangements, he left with peace of mind. When he arrived at the door of his house, a strong smell of meat suddenly hit his nostrils, making people salivate.
Tsk tsk!
Familiar recipe, familiar taste.
This kind of atmosphere is what home should feel like.
After Qi Yu swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva, he couldn't help shouting: "Madam, I'm back!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a burst of footsteps suddenly coming from the yard.
Looking closely, they saw Liu Quan, Xiaotong, and Zhou. After hearing the news, their sister Qi Lan, brother-in-law Sun Dacai, and niece Sun Qiaoyun came over.
Dear relatives, I miss you so much!
The moved Qi Dalang held back the tears of missing him and forced out a weird smile that was even uglier than crying.
"Ms. sir!"
"Father!"
"My son!"
"..."
After the excited call, there is the joy of seeing each other again after a long absence.
well……
Don't say anything else, just hurry up and have the reunion dinner first.
Look, this southern tour has worn out the well-proportioned Qi Dalang.
It's painful to watch.
Then...let's start eating?
As the saying goes, the dumplings fall into the noodles. Now that the head of the family has returned, he naturally has to roll out a pot of egg noodles, which symbolizes neatness.
Then, add chopped green onion to the pot. The smell will make even the gods who don't eat fireworks unable to sit still.
Mr. Zhou specifically mentioned that today’s noodles are made by Xiao Qiaoyun.
Um……
very good!
This side is rolled out like fine threads, and the roots are strong. It is indeed a rare and good craftsmanship.
At this time, Qi Dalang suddenly realized that his niece had grown up and could still manage the family virtuously.
Really gratifying!
While he was pleased, he also had other thoughts.
After drinking for three rounds, Qi Dalang started chatting.
"There are no outsiders sitting here today. So, I want to discuss two family matters with you."
"Oh? What family matter?"
Upon hearing this, everyone put down their chopsticks and listened attentively.
Qi Yu's face straightened and he said: "To be honest with you, I want to arrange a marriage now, and I also want to destroy a marriage. Which one do you want to hear first?"