Seeing Haizi coming over, Sixizi was the first to talk. Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, so of course Si Xizi will not be assigned any work. Even the fourth girl was told that today's task is to take the children to play, and there is no need to do other tasks.
"Haizi, come and play for a while. They are no match. The swing is too low and not enjoyable enough."
Si Xizi stood aside and watched the two eldest girls, Fourth Girl and Monroe, taking Wu Guizi and Sixth Sister on the swing leisurely. Seeing Haizi coming over, Si Xizi invited Haizi to join them.
"Hold me and sit in the middle." Miss Six, the youngest of the Yun family, also begged Haizi. Because Haizi often goes to the backyard to help with some chores, and often goes to the backyard to keep vigil at night, he is very familiar with Miss Six, and Miss Six is also very close to Haizi.
"No, I still have something to do, you can just play."
Haizi told Sixizi and the others what Master Yun asked him to do to prove that he could not participate. But even if Haizi is fine, he will not participate. He knows that he is just a long-term worker in the Yun family.
"Wait a minute, I have something to do."
Monroe, who was swinging on the swing, stopped and picked up a paper bag that had been prepared from the side.
"This is for you. If you're hungry, go ahead and make a cushion. When it's time to eat, you'll have to be responsible for serving the food. You can't eat until everyone has finished eating."
Monroe immediately took Haizi's hand and forced the tightly wrapped paper bag into his hand. The hands of a girl who didn't often work were gentle and delicate. Haizi felt a strange feeling, and the two looked at each other and smiled.
As Haizi walked toward the village, he opened the paper bag and saw two rice dumplings and a few pieces of candy inside. They were the kind wrapped in flowery paper, which farm children rarely see. Haizi took out a rice dumpling, wrapped the rest and put it in his arms.
Zongzi is made of large yellow rice with a few dates inside. These ingredients can be found in the countryside. The key is the bamboo leaves wrapped around it. It is difficult to see them in northern rural areas and farmers cannot afford them.
Therefore, eating rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival has become a rarity in northern villages, and is rarely seen by ordinary farm children. Haizi tasted the rice dumplings carefully as he walked. It is indeed delicious, waxy and sweet, especially the fragrance of bamboo, which makes it very refreshing and comfortable to eat.
Haizi decided to walk back from the west end of the village first, and also go home to have a look. When I came to the door of my house, I saw that my mother and sister were not in the field, but were tending to the garden in the yard. The farmer's garden is very important to the farmer's family. The family depends on it for vegetables all year round. It must be planted well and carefully taken care of.
"Didn't Mom go to the fields today? All the seedlings have sprouted in our vegetable garden this year, and they are growing very well."
Haizi stood outside the courtyard wall of his home, greeting his mother and sister through the courtyard wall. Hearing Haizi's question, his mother and sister stopped what they were doing and came to the courtyard wall to chat with Haizi.
"I thought it was going to rain today, so I didn't go to the fields when I got up early. Besides, today is May Day, and mom also wanted to take a break with your sister and work on the vegetable garden at home. Who knows, it will be sunny again today. If it doesn't rain in the afternoon, we can go to the fields again. Our little land is easy to work on. But why are you back again?"
"Second Master asked me to treat you, so I'll come back and have a look."
As Haizi spoke, he took out the paper bag that Monroe gave him and handed it to his mother, "I have a rice dumpling here and a few pieces of candy. Let's keep it for you, Erya and Sanyang to try. "
"Child, just eat it. If you bring back this little thing, didn't Mr. Yun's family and Sanniang Yun give it to you this morning? Other villagers also gave me a lot of eggs. I can't finish them in a few days. . Don’t do this again in the future, and it won’t be good for my boss to see it.”
"My boss gave this to me. I didn't finish it. I took the rest back to my mother to try. It's okay."
Haizi's mother knew that she couldn't resist Haizi, so she took the paper bag and said to Haizi: "Then go and do things for your boss. You must do what your boss asked you to do, and don't delay things."
When Haizi finished treating guests to each house according to Master Yun's arrangement, it was already past noon, and it was almost the time for dinner set by Master Li Yun. After Haizi returned to the Yun family compound, he explained the treat to Mr. Yun in detail.
"Everyone the second master wanted to invite said they could make the appointment on time, but the fifth grandma's legs and feet were a bit uneasy, so I promised to pick her up in a carriage. By the way, I also brought the second master Wang. He is also sick now, and his health is not good. Not very neat.”
"Then you go now and come back as soon as possible. You have to help the kitchen in advance. During the meal, you have to help serve the food and pour the wine. Learn to be smart and make the guests happy."
Second Master Yun was quite satisfied with Haizi's work, otherwise he wouldn't have left such matters to him. Haizi is also very smart and can handle ordinary things by him, so Mr. Yun still likes Haizi quite a lot.
When Haizi brought the Fifth Grandma and the Second Master Wang into the courtyard, the Yun Family Courtyard was already full of fragrance. The guests who should be invited also arrived one after another, and the long-term workers, led by the big guys, also happily finished their work.
The Yun family courtyard was immediately filled with laughter and joy before the dinner. People were polite to each other, blessing, praising, affectionate, and looking forward to it. It was as lively as the Chinese New Year. Even the children of the Yun family gathered over. , but I didn’t see Monroe.
Haizi and the young long-term workers, under the command of Sha Jiuzi, began to set up tables, get stools, and arrange them in the courtyard. Obviously, this Dragon Boat Festival dinner will be held in the courtyard. This season is neither cold nor hot, so it is very suitable to eat in the courtyard.
"Everyone, please take a seat!" Mr. Yun greeted everyone warmly, and at the same time he personally helped the old lady sit down in the middle of the head table. Mr. Zhao, Mr. Yun and the other men sat down at another table side by side. These two tables are for entertaining guests, and Mr. Zhao and the others are accompanying the guests.
The guests who came to the banquet all found their seats with the courtesy of Haizi and others. The children in the Yun Family Courtyard were also led by Mrs. Yun and sat at a table at the far end.
Yun Erniang and Yun Sanniang cannot be served at the moment. They have to wait until the men are almost done eating. Therefore, the people at this table are all the children of the Yun family. The other tables were all crowded by long-term workers.
"Serve the dishes, serve the wine, serve the food, and start the meal!"
Second Master Yun ordered loudly, with such momentum and style that he was simply commanding thousands of troops, and his tone also revealed the master's transcendence and confidence, which made everyone present admire him very much.
In the midst of everyone's laughter, Haizi and Shajiuzi put the bowls, chopsticks, wine and dishes on the table on square plates. Today's meal was very sumptuous, with all the delicacies available at the farm. It seemed that the big fat pig that had been raised for two years was not killed in vain.
Only the Yun family can have such courage and financial resources. Even a long-term worker cannot earn this meal in a year, but it is nothing in the Yun family. Mr. Yun arranges such a meal every year during the Dragon Boat Festival. To increase the feelings of neighbors and long-term workers.
"Let the second master say a few words to everyone."
Mr. Zhao stood up and waved to everyone to quiet down and listened to Mr. Yun's opening remarks before the meal. Of course, everyone fell silent and turned their attention to Erye Yun. This is of course also customary, and it is natural for the host to say a few words before a dinner party.
"Well... Dear neighbors, dear brothers!"
Mr. Yun cleared his throat, stood up solemnly, clasped his hands and saluted everyone. It should be said that Mr. Yun is still a person who pays great attention to etiquette, and his conduct has been praised by most people in Duanlonggang.
The ability of Second Master Yun to manage such a large family business in an orderly and prosperous way is admirable. In addition, Second Master Yun is generous, generous and charitable. He is the number one person in Duanlonggang and has no one to compare with. Comparable.
"My Yun family has moved to this village since our ancestors. Thanks to the care of our neighbors, my Yun family has been able to live today. Yun invited everyone here today just to express my respect in person. Thank you, fellow villagers!
The guys who come to my house to help me have been busy all spring. They work hard and help me support this house. Usually they rarely see oily meat. Today I specially killed a pig and let everyone eat it.
Today is May Day, an auspicious day for praying for blessings and warding off disasters. Our Duanlonggang Feng Shui treasure land will always be blessed with endless blessings! Don't be polite, everyone. It's disrespectful to eat and drink without wine. You must give Yun some face and eat and drink well. Come, let's have a drink together, thank you! "
Amidst Second Master Yun's toast, everyone began to relax and eat and drink. The yard was once again filled with a happy and lively atmosphere, full of joy and joy, like a rich and colorful picture of a farmhouse banquet.
"Put more butchered vegetables and big stews on the table for the guys. They are tired from work and can eat them. Serve these delicate and soft dishes on the table of the old lady and Mr. Zhao. Those two tables are full of invitations. Incoming guests.
Put some fruit plates or something on the children's dining table, they like to eat them. Don't serve the dishes we left next to you. We'll have to eat them later. Otherwise, if they're gone, we won't be able to eat them all. "
Yun Erniang and Yun Sanniang ordered Haizi and Shajiuzi while serving the dishes. Of course, Haizi and Shajiuzi had to listen to the host. After they finished serving the dishes, they stood next to the two main tables respectively, pouring wine for the guests while attending to the requests of diners at other tables.
"Come on, Haizi, fill the glasses for everyone, and pour some for the old lady. I'll toast everyone."
Uncle Xu, one of the invited guests, stroked his beard and wanted to speak. Uncle Xu is the most prestigious person in this village and has read a book. His brother-in-law served as county magistrate during the Manchu Qing Dynasty and was the most powerful relative in the village. In addition, Uncle Xu is a kind and fair person, and he is deeply respected by the villagers.
"Master Yun invited us to have dinner today, he does this every year, and we are very grateful. Master Yun usually treats us well. If there is someone in the family who is idle, he will try his best to help with big and small matters. He is a good person!
Especially today, the old lady is also sitting here. This old lady has been kind and compassionate throughout her life, and is well known among the folks. Today, with the help of wine from the Yun family, I wish the old lady many children and grandchildren, and a long life and good fortune!
I would also like to wish the Yun family a better harvest this year and make a lot of money! At the same time, I also wish all of us sitting here a happy family and good health, both young and old! I also wish everyone in Duanlonggang auspicious dragons and phoenixes, and may every family be happy and healthy! "
