Chapter 94
On the day that the Zhao family moved to their new home, everyone in the village was happy.
Except for Mrs. Ma, she said a few sour words. After all, eating people is short-handed and she didn't dare to say it in front of the Zhao family.
"Sister Xiuxiu! The water is boiling."
"Xiuxiu, this pot is steamed. Can you change it to another pot?"
"Girl Xiu, do you want to continue cutting the green onions?"
The kitchen was busy before dawn, and many aunts and girls came to help.
There were some things that didn’t bother me, so I came to help on my own initiative.
Li Xiuxiu swung the shovel into the wind and arranged the kitchen work in a busy and orderly manner.
"Third brothers and sisters, are all the cold dishes ready?"
Li Yuebai fiddled with the seasoning and tasted it for himself. Uneasy, he put some of it in Li Xiuxiu's mouth.
"Second sister-in-law, try it, is it almost anything?"
Li Xiuxiu didn't even take her eyes off the pot.
"Okay, there's nothing wrong! Pour the seasoning on the cold dishes when they are served."
He Sutong was running on both sides of the kitchen yard.
I have to watch the progress of the kitchen and arrange the placement of the tables in the yard.
Someone brought the food and had to wait for it, so he was very busy.
Mrs. Zhao and a group of old ladies were standing outside the yard eating melon seeds and chatting.
Aunt Niu praised: "Sister-in-law Zhao, your three daughters-in-law are so capable!"
"The running water mats of the whole village are not messy at all, so you don't need to worry about it."
"Especially your eldest daughter-in-law, she is a mastermind."
Mrs. Zhao smiled from ear to ear, "Of course, I'm not bragging. These three daughters-in-law of mine can run any business."
Aunt Zhou glanced at Zhao Miaomiao who was following He Sutong.
He is very calm at a young age and can work quickly and efficiently.
"Auntie, your Miaomiao is twelve years old this year, right?"
This question was asked suddenly. Mrs. Zhao thought of the Zhou family's situation.
My youngest son is fourteen this year.
"Yes, I will be thirteen after the Chinese New Year."
Aunt Zhou's eyes lit up. Zhao Miaomiao was an inconspicuous girl in the village before, a skinny little girl.
He is always timid and afraid to look at people. If he encounters them on the road, he will take a detour.
In the past few years, I have grown fleshy and opened up, and I can already tell that the features are that of a beautiful girl.
I have become a lot more cheerful, I smile when I see everyone, and I take the initiative to say hello.
Although she is the adopted daughter of the Zhao family, the Zhao family treats her very well, and many fathers-in-law in the village pay attention to her.
Especially when I heard that the Zhao family had a relationship with the county magistrate, many people who wanted to be relatives with the Zhao family thought of Zhao Miaomiao.
"Your Miaomiao is also old. Have you said we'll get married?"
Mrs. Zhao smiled slightly and said, "We've already said we'll kiss you."
When they went to Kapok Village to help, the Zhao family had already gone to propose marriage to the Zhou family as promised.
It's just that Miao Miao was still young, so this matter was not publicized.
Aunt Zhou was stunned. How could anyone start so quickly?
"Which one are you talking about?"
Mrs. Zhao didn't want to say more and said vaguely: "People from other villages."
Aunt Zhou wanted to ask again, but was interrupted by Aunt Niu.
"Speaking of this, is your third son going to have something good happen soon?"
Aunt Zhou's attention was diverted, and she became happy when talking about happy events at home.
"No, the wedding is scheduled for next month, and we'll treat everyone to a drink then!"
A carriage drove slowly over, and Wu Yang, who was sitting in the front, saw Mrs. Zhao from a distance and started to say hello.
"Teacher's wife!"
Mrs. Zhao immediately greeted her with a smile, "Ayang, you're here so early."
When he arrived in front of Mrs. Zhao, the carriage stopped and Wu Yang opened the curtain of the carriage.
"Teacher, here we are."
Chen Jing got off the carriage and held the
a box.
"Master Wife, this is a congratulatory gift."
Wu Yang was the most familiar and was already holding Mrs. Zhao's arm.
"Master, I'll leave it at home for you."
Mrs. Zhao smiled happily, "Let's go in together."
"You'll stay here tonight. I've left a room for you. I'll take you to see it."
Chen Jingzhi obediently followed Mrs. Zhao, passing by the group of women at the door, and heard the clear sound of gasping.
Chen Jingzhi nodded politely to them and followed them into the house.
The women were left discussing in shock.
"Is this the magistrate of our Jiangcheng County?"
"That's him! The last village meeting was still there!"
"S—is he really related to the Zhao family?"
"Didn't you hear that the county magistrate called Zhao's sister-in-law and master's wife?"
"I thought it was all a lie! The Zhao family has become so prosperous all of a sudden."
Chen Jingzhi and Wu Yang were met with shocked looks from others as they walked past.
There was nothing wrong with them, they just looked at each other.
Mrs. Zhao walked quickly, fearing that they would be uncomfortable.
"Come in quickly, the two rooms left for you are very spacious!"
When Chen Jingzhi walked into the house, Mrs. Zhao closed the door to block out the blazing eyes from outside.
There are some calligraphy and paintings hanging in the room.
Chen Jingzhi's eyes were attracted as soon as he entered the room.
"Master, are these calligraphy and paintings written by Master?"
Mrs. Zhao nodded, "The old man has written something new these days, specially posted for you."
"There are also some in Ayang's room."
"I even painted some landscapes."
"I look at Lushan Mountain, which looks a bit like our village."
Chen Jingzhi praised: "I only knew that Master's calligraphy was good, but I didn't know that Master's paintings were also so good."
Wu Yang couldn't wait to go back to his room to watch.
“Master’s wife, is it the one in my room?
Different calligraphy and painting. "
Mrs. Zhao took him to another room, "I don't know many words. They all look different, and the paintings are also different."
Wu Yang went to his room happily.
Mr. Zhao has worked hard, and the calligraphy and painting in the two rooms are completely different styles.
Wu Yang is more youthful, and the calligraphy and painting inside are full of vitality.
Wu Yang looked around in the room, feeling very happy.
Mrs. Zhao put the room key in Wu Yang's hand.
"There is a spare key at home, please take this one."
Wu Yang happily took the key and said, "Master, then I can come and stay here often."
Mrs. Zhao liked Wu Yang's closeness.
"I still want you to come every day."
Wu Yang laughed loudly, "I thought about it too. I'll come over early after get off work."
There was a knock at the door, and Wu Yang went to open the door.
Zhao Changfu stood at the door holding a pot of water. When he saw Wu Yang, he smiled with white teeth.
"Brother Yang, would you like some tea?"
Zhao Yicha cheered and rushed up, spinning around in front of Wu Yang.
"Brother Yang, do you look good?"
The little girl wore a new dress embroidered with camellia flowers and wore silk flowers on her head.
Smart and cute like a camellia fairy.
"so cute!"
Wu Yang was so dizzy from Zhao Yicha's cuteness that he picked up the little girl and kissed her.
Zhao Changfu sighed quietly, "If you have a sister, you don't want a brother."
Wu Yang took a step back with a smile, "Changfu, come in quickly, I happen to be thirsty."
There are kettles and tea sets in the room, all brand new.
Even the beds are made.
There were many people outside the door, and Mrs. Zhao went out to close Wu Yang's door.
"Stop hanging around, chat with those who should, and get melon seeds for those who want to eat.
Mrs. Zhao hasn't finished speaking yet, those
People immediately gathered around him.
"Auntie, what's going on?"
"Why is the county magistrate here?"
Mrs. Zhao was about to explain when Zhao Changan shouted at the door.
"Grandpa, grandma! Auntie is back!"