roccoschili Chapter 129 Banquet
Chapter 129 Banquet
Su Panpan remembered that there were still some firecrackers left from the Mid-Autumn Festival, so she took them out and asked Erniu to light them.
The children excitedly gathered around the place where Erniu was setting off firecrackers, their eyes fixed on the firecrackers that were about to be lit.
As the "crackling" sound rang out, the children ran away screaming, but couldn't help but come back out of curiosity, their little faces full of excitement and joy.
The adults also had happy smiles on their faces.
"Dinner is ready! Everyone, feel free to eat." Su Panpan called on everyone to taste the food.
Children at one table.
Su Panpan, Shen Ru, Qin Youwen, Lin Xiu'e, Da Niu, Er Niu, Wang Hexiang, and Zhang Fulai sat at the same table.
The remaining ones were Aunt Wang, Aunt Li, Aunt Liu, Lin Yue Niang, Xiu Lan, and Aunt Wang, who sat at the same table.
Qin Youwen smiled and said, "Panpan, you really spent a lot of money. There are so many delicious foods, we are in for a treat today."
Zhang Fulai smiled and said, "Indeed, it costs a lot, so we will eat more." Then he tasted the braised pork with dried bamboo shoots and nodded with a satisfied look.
"Since everyone has helped me so much, it's my duty to make some delicious food for everyone to try. I will inevitably trouble you all in the future!" Su Panpan said with a smile.
As soon as Aunt Wang sat down, her eyes were drawn to the table full of dishes. She was so surprised that her jaw almost dropped.
"Oh my God! This table of food is just like in a painting. Look at this big crab, with its red shell and plump body, how much money it must be worth! And this braised pork with dried bamboo shoots, it's shiny and oily, so delicious. I usually eat some wild vegetable porridge, compared to this, my life is simply not a human life. After leaving the Qin family, Panpan's life has been so prosperous, it's really enviable!"
"That's right! Just looking at it makes me drool. Think about what we usually eat, which is either pickles or steamed bread. The difference is too big. Panpan is really capable. She can live such a good life by herself." Aunt Liu also widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.
Lin Yueniang gently picked up a piece of lotus blood duck and examined it carefully, her eyes full of admiration. "The duck blood and duck meat are perfectly blended, and the color is attractively red. We must taste this delicacy."
"Look at this spicy boiled fish, the red chili segments and the snow-white fish fillets, so smooth and tender." As she said this, she smiled and asked everyone to pick up their chopsticks quickly.
Aunt Li nodded and continued, "And these steamed sausages, with their fat and lean texture, are really delicious."
Xiulan sighed, "Yes, I didn't realize Panpan had such good cooking skills when she was at the Qin family before. Now that she's living on her own, her life is getting better and better."
"Look at us. We are busy all day long and have no time to rest. How can we not live like this?" Aunt Li sighed slightly.
Xiulan quickly comforted her, "Don't be envious. Things will definitely get better in the future. Besides, Panpan is living a good life now, so we should be happy for her, right?"
"Yes, we just hope that everyone's life will be prosperous." Aunt Li smiled.
Aunt Liu picked up a mouthful of food with her chopsticks and chewed it while lowering her voice to Wang Ma, "Do you still remember Zhao Cuihua? She was so harsh on Panpan back then."
Wang Ma also nodded slightly and responded in a low voice, "Of course I don't remember. Zhao Cuihua made Panpan suffer a lot. Now look at how good Panpan's life is."
Aunt Liu curled her lips and said, "That's right. Look at Panpan's life now. Zhao Cuihua, she eats wild vegetables at home every day, and quarrels with Qin Youqian and Fang every day. I live next door and she annoys me every day."
Wang Ma snorted softly, "Humph, this is karma. Who made her go so far back then?"
Aunt Liu continued, "That's right, after Panpan left the Qin family, her life has become more and more prosperous."
Wang Ma sighed, "Hey, this person should be kind, otherwise he will be the one who suffers in the end."
Xiulan, who was nearby, heard what Wang Ma and Aunt Liu were saying and quickly whispered to them, "Shh, stop talking. Don't let Pan Pan hear it and get upset."
Aunt Liu and Aunt Wang nodded in understanding, then went back to happily eating the food and chatting about other things.
"This crab is so fresh, eat it quickly while it's hot."
"Well, give me one."
"Auntie, give me one too."
"Don't just eat that, this sausage is delicious too, it goes well with rice."
"The pork tripe is cooked so tenderly, with a smooth texture, and the soup is delicious. Panpan's cooking skills are amazing." Aunt Li picked up a piece of pork tripe and couldn't help but praise.
Aunt Wang also nodded in agreement. "This pickled cabbage and pork intestines is also very delicious. The pork intestines are processed very cleanly, and when paired with the pickled radish, the taste is amazing."
Da Niu and Er Niu were eating with their mouths full of oil. Da Niu said, "This pork tripe, chestnut and chicken soup is so delicious. One sip warms my whole body." Er Niu praised the spicy boiled fish, "This fish is both spicy and numb. It's so delicious."
At this time, Su Panpan brought out the fruit wine that she had brewed with hawthorn, as well as a drink made with hawthorn jam and osmanthus honey.
The men drank fruit wine and talked about the harvest and hunting.
"The harvest this year is good. If we can hunt more prey, life will be even better," said Zhang Fulai.
"Dad, we should be okay this year!" Da Niu said naively while picking up a piece of braised pork.
Zhang Fulai smiled and nodded.
Qin Youwen: "I heard that the front line won a victory. This is good news."
When Su Panpan heard this, she thought to herself: It’s good to win the battle.
The women and children drank drinks made with hawthorn jam, which had a sweet taste with the aroma of osmanthus.
The children were eating happily at another table, scrambling for food.
Sisi picked up a fried carrot meatball, took a bite, and said, "This meatball is delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside." Linlin nodded and said, "I like this fermented tofu, it tastes very special."
At this time, Su Panpan stood up, raised his glass and said, "Thank you all for your help these days. I toast to you all."
Daniu raised his glass and said loudly, "Panpan, if you need any work in the future, just call us."
Zhang Fulai also said: "That's right, we are from the same village. Only by helping each other can we live better and better."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank it all.
"It's really not easy for Panpan. You have to worry about so many things alone. Thank you for bringing my second uncle and his wife to set up the stall together." Shen Ru picked up the cup.
"And me, everything goes without saying." Erniu also raised his glass.
"Okay, then I wish us better business in the future." Su Panpan poured another glass.
After dinner, everyone let Su Panpan and Shen Ru take a rest, and the other women cleaned up spontaneously. Some served the dishes, some collected the bowls and chopsticks, some boiled water, and some washed the dishes.
So, Su Panpan felt relaxed at the moment and distributed the red envelopes.
At first, it was agreed that the daily salary was 35 wen, which meant 3 wen per person for three days. But since everyone worked until midnight on the third day, they added another 105 wen, so each person was paid 10 wen.