The sister-in-law was so angry that she picked one up and ate it first, biting it hard with a look of displeasure on her face.
Feng Yuanyuan smiled and drank the same glass of wine without even a drop left!
The sister-in-law secretly raised her head and took in the expression on Feng Yuanyuan's face.
I originally thought that I would see something wrong on her face.
The result was unexpected, Feng Yuanyuan's face didn't look strange at all, as if nothing was wrong.
Especially the way she stared at Zhao Dong and Sophie was full of blessings. With her true feelings revealed, it didn't look like they were being fake at all!
The sister-in-law rubbed her eyes, dear, could it be that her eyesight is dazzled?
She really hoped that she had misunderstood Feng Yuanyuan at first.
Otherwise, this woman would be simply terrifying!
How can ordinary women achieve this kind of forbearance and determination?
Just as I was thinking, my thoughts were interrupted.
It was the eldest brother who spoke. He took the initiative to twist a dumpling with his chopsticks and said, "Yuanyuan, don't be stunned, eat quickly and try the dumplings made by your sister-in-law."
"I've been abroad for so many years, so I haven't eaten it for a long time, right?"
The sister-in-law's expression immediately changed. Where is this wooden pile?
It’s clear that spring comes out of dead wood!
Feng Yuanyuan took a bite and said, "Well, it's so delicious!"
As she said this, she joked, "Brother, don't worry about me. Just give one to my sister-in-law. She will be jealous soon!"
The eldest brother picked up the wine glass and took a sip. His face turned slightly red and he said, "Why is she so jealous? They are already an old couple, not like you young people!"
The elder sister-in-law also laughed and echoed: "That's right, is there anything in your elder brother that makes me jealous?"
As he said this, his hand pinched hard under the table.
The eldest brother's face changed in pain, and he almost spit out the wine in his mouth.
After eating and drinking, the atmosphere at the table finally returned to normal.
Mother Zhao and Uncle Feng were chatting about the dance troupe competition for a few days and did not participate in the topics among young people.
Feng Yuanyuan gradually took the initiative and guided the atmosphere at the banquet throughout the process.
Sometimes I reminisce about those years, and sometimes I share my experiences abroad.
Coupled with Zhao Xiaoman's exclamations from time to time, the atmosphere turned out to be quite good.
On the other hand, Sophie, after the toast, no longer had the slightest bit of edge, sitting next to Zhao Dong and listening the whole time.
She would eat whatever Zhao Dong gave her.
He's not picky about food, and he's not talkative either.
From time to time, I pour wine for Zhao Dong and pick up vegetables for Zhao’s mother from time to time.
Although he didn't speak the whole time, he seemed to be enveloped in a layer of light.
Compared with Feng Yuanyuan's witty remarks, the two are almost evenly matched!
In the weird atmosphere, dinner was finally finished.
Mother Zhao and Uncle Feng were going to practice dancing together in the evening and left first after dinner.
After the meal, I saw Feng Yuanyuan taking the initiative to get up and clear the dishes.
The eldest brother interrupted hastily, "Yuanyuan, just leave it there, how can I let you clean it up? Let your sister-in-law come!"
As he said that, he turned his head and glanced at his sister-in-law, "Why are you still standing there?"
The sister-in-law held the bowl, glared and said, "Are you blind? Didn't you see that I haven't finished eating yet?"
The eldest brother looked unhappy and was about to scold her when Sophie stood up in a hurry and said, "Brother, you chat with Zhao Dong and let the sister-in-law eat slowly while I help Yuanyuan clean up."
As he said that, the two women walked into the kitchen one after another.
…
In the kitchen.
Sophie came in first, but didn't know how to operate.
She never entered the kitchen when she was at Su's house, but she occasionally went in a few times after coming to Zhao's house, but it was all to help her sister-in-law.
Now standing in the kitchen, I feel a little at a loss for what to do.
I want to wash the dishes first, but I don’t know whether to put hot water first or use detergent first.
I finally figured it out, but I was confused by the faucet. Which side is the hot water?
Feng Yuanyuan followed in and said skillfully and naturally: "Give it to me."
During the conversation, she no longer had the unfamiliarity and distance she felt outside.
His tone was calm and his expression was extremely natural, as if he and Sophie had known each other for a long time.
She first took off her coat and tied her hair back casually, then took off her apron from behind the door and tied it up in twos and twos.
Seeing that Sophie was still stunned, she smiled and said in a joking tone between friends, "Okay, there are only two of us, so stop pretending in front of me."
"At first glance, you look like a spoiled and wealthy young lady. You rarely go to the kitchen. Aunt Zhao is diligent and thrifty in running the house. If you break the dishes, she will definitely feel distressed!"
As she spoke, she skillfully turned on the faucet.
Sophie didn't argue with her, nor was she embarrassed at all.
After Feng Yuanyuan finished washing, she dried it with a dry towel and neatly laid it aside.
Although we met on the first day, with our cooperation, there was no feeling of unfamiliarity or estrangement at all.
While washing the dishes, we chatted casually. Although the topic was sharp, there was no smoke at all!
Sophie was the first to speak, slightly surprised, "I can't tell, you are quite familiar with this place, but I can't find anything."
Feng Yuanyuan said with a smile, but she didn't mean to show off at all, "When I was a child, I often helped Aunt Zhao wash the dishes. Even though it has been more than ten years, I can still remember where the general things are."
Sophie asked curiously, "So you and Zhao Dong have known each other for many years, right?"
Feng Yuanyuan thought for a while and sighed: "Yes, I have known him since I can remember."
"But, he couldn't do it at that time, he was as thin as a stick!"
"I can't say he's very good at fighting, but he has a toughness to him. Even the kids on the street are afraid of him!"
Sophie was even more curious, "Has he fought for you?"
Feng Yuanyuan nodded, "Of course, I beat her more than once!"
Sophie laughed helplessly, "I'm just telling you, where does his problem of attracting bees and butterflies come from? He can develop feelings since he was a child!"
Feng Yuanyuan pursed her lips and signaled Sophie to hand over the steel wool.
While rubbing the bottom of the plate, she said: "So, if I hadn't gone abroad with my mother later, to be honest, I might not have anything to do with you now!"
Sophie smiled happily, "Then should I thank you?"
Feng Yuanyuan shrugged, "How do you want to thank me? Are you willing to give Zhao Dong to me?"
Sophie pouted and shook her head, "Reluctant!"
Feng Yuanyuan rolled her eyes, "That's fine."
Sophie was curious, "Are you living alone abroad? I feel like you are much better than me!"
Feng Yuanyuan smiled, "You mean you're good at washing dishes, right?"
Sophie shook her head quickly, "I don't mean anything else."
Feng Yuanyuan rubbed her cheek with her shoulder, "No need to explain, there is nothing that cannot be said."
"When I first went abroad, the living conditions were not good. I went to school during the day and had to go out to work at night."
"When I was thirteen years old, I was working in the kitchen, washing dishes, serving as a waiter in a restaurant, as a car washer, as a waiter..."
"Let's put it this way, as long as there are no restrictions on part-time jobs, I've basically done them all."
Sophie handed her the dishwashing liquid and rolled up her sleeves for her, "Are you tired?"
Feng Yuanyuan smiled and sighed, "It must be tiring, but as long as you keep your heart in mind, no matter how tired you are, it's worth it!"
Sophie looked away, "Is the person in your heart Zhao Dong?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the kitchen suddenly dropped!