Zheng Bajin didn't make any move, and the whole audience directed everyone to finish.
Wanqing was responsible for frying the chicken, and the two students were responsible for scraping the potatoes, washing them, and then cutting them into chunks.
At this time, the moisture in the chicken is basically fried.
Wanqing followed his instructions, poured it into an aluminum pot and simmered it over low heat.
When it's almost done, add the potatoes.
It took three hours to stew. Because the chicken was too old, without a pressure cooker, it could only be simmered.
Fortunately, at this time, it has been placed on the charcoal fire, so there is no need to provide more firewood, otherwise, someone would have to watch it.
Shunyun's wife brought Wanqingniang, who was off work, to the house. Everyone stood up, and the welcoming ceremony was so strong that Wanqingniang felt embarrassed.
He said that he had done nothing and wanted to eat as soon as he came.
Rural people also have a bad habit. When there are guests, the woman at home does not serve the table, but waits until the guests have finished eating before eating anything. Some simply eat randomly in the kitchen.
However, there were two guests like Zheng Bajin and Wanqing, who took the initiative to demand that this backward thinking must be broken. All men and women are equal, and they still engage in these feudal ideas.
Of course Xi Shunyun didn't dare to say anything else. Wanqing is a woman, so she cannot be excluded from the table. There is also her mother, who must be respected.
Everyone gathered around a big table. There were not many dishes, just a stewed chicken with potatoes. The aroma was overwhelming even before it was served.
Then there was a piece of boiled cabbage, which tasted like the braised chicken Zheng Bajin had made when he was at the bottom of the river.
Although the condiments are not as complete as those in the original restaurant, the taste is no worse than it was under Zheng Bajin's personal cooking and the command of the whole crowd.
Xi Shunyun offered two bottles of Taoquan wine and asked for a drink.
Zheng Bajin refused to drink, and said Wanqing didn't know how to drink either, so she asked Tang Zhengwen to drink with him.
Xi Shunyun refused to listen and kept persuading Zheng Bajin to kill him and refused to drink. He thought to himself, I paid 5,000 yuan for a glass of wine. Do you have that much money?
Children are the ones who require the most attention to etiquette. When encountering delicious food, they should not scoop it up like a bowl, so as not to affect the appetite of the guests.
However, distinguished guest Zheng Bajin said that if it tastes good, you should eat more. We should eat and drink as much as we can, so that we can reflect the generosity of our people in Xiayu Township.
Under the encouragement of Zheng Bajin, who was not polite, had no sense of reserve, and treated the whole place as if it were his own home, he ate all the meat and potatoes in a large bowl, including the soup.
Tang Zhengwen and Xi Shunyun were immediately dumbfounded. They hadn't eaten enough yet, so why were the dishes gone after just a few glasses of wine.
At this time, Zheng Bajin looked at them with a half-smile but said, "How about I ask you to drink less wine and eat more vegetables, but you just don't listen."
Tang Zhengwen: "..." I thought, when did I say drink less and eat more vegetables? It seems to have said, if it tastes good, eat more!
Xi Shunyun asked his wife to fry some more peanuts to drink with them.
Zheng Bajin said: "No, don't go to such trouble. You really need to drink less."
Both of them were stunned.
Zheng Bajin thought to himself, the village chief is really awesome. Most of the people in the village are rarely exposed to oil a few times a year, but he is willing to fry peanuts?
Shunyun's wife finally didn't dare to listen to Zheng Bajin anymore, but went out of the kitchen to fry peanuts.
The two children were uncharacteristically diligent and became very diligent, just like they behaved in front of the teacher. They had already made tea and replaced Zheng Bajin, Xi Shunyun, and Tang Zhengwen's tea with tea leaves.
She also had to make tea for Teacher Wanqing. Wanqing said, "No, I'm not in the habit of drinking tea. Just give me a cup of boiled water."
The chicken didn't feel salty when it tasted, but everyone felt thirsty after drinking half a bowl of soup with plenty of oil.
Everyone looked at brothers Xi Xuejian and thought: What a timely gift!
Even Xi Shunyun was secretly happy that his two sons had finally grown up and become sensible, and were no longer the annoying people they were before.
At this time, the sky was completely dark, and the sky was covered with dark clouds, as if it was going to rain heavily.
The weather in Haizi is like this. As soon as autumn enters, there will be three sunny days and two rainy days. You have to take time to dig potatoes and pay attention to the key points. Otherwise, when the ground is not dry, they will all rot in the ground.
Zheng Bajin drank two glasses of water and stood up quietly without trying to persuade the two old men who were still drinking.
The two children were busy asking him what the boss needed?
Zheng Bajin shook his head and said, "Nothing. I'm just too full. I stood up to digest it. I just want to walk."
Wanqing and her mother couldn't leave now. They were worried about Tang Zhengwen for a while, fearing that he would drink too much and hurt his health, and it was difficult to persuade him. Second, it is extremely rude to eat at someone else's house and leave before the host has finished eating. At any rate, you have to wait for the host to finish eating, say a few words of courtesy, and help clear the dishes.
Xi Shunyun drank a little too much, mainly because he was too happy.
He looked at the two brothers Xi Xueliang. They were already sensible. This was all due to Teacher Wanqing. If it weren't for the difference between men and women, they would probably hold her hand and talk more and more enthusiastically.
He looked at Zheng Bajin who was standing and said hurriedly: "Boss Zheng, sit down. Why don't you drink?"
"I'm allergic to alcohol." Zheng Bajin made a random excuse, explaining that it wasn't because he wasn't having fun, but because of his health.
"Why are you afraid of allergies? Our place is too difficult. There is nothing for entertainment. We can only drink a few sips."
"No, take some time, go to the riverside and buy two fish, and then invite Boss Zheng. Then, you must learn to drink some."
Wanqing secretly smiled and thought to herself, the village chief is really drunk.
Although she had never seen how much alcohol Zheng Bajin could drink, she knew that he would definitely drink, but he just didn't like it very much.
In other words, he was too busy to sit and drink slowly.
Today, being able to spare half a day is a courtesy to others and a great treat to myself.
Because today is his birthday, even his mother didn't take it to heart, but he actually remembered it and came to spend it with her.
Thinking of this, she looked at Zheng Bajin, wanting to give him a happy and grateful smile.
However, Zheng Bajin disappeared, and even the cup he drank from was missing. I wonder when he left?
Her heart moved, she stood up and went out quietly.
It was quiet and dark outside the door, and Zheng Bajin couldn't be seen at all.
Xi Xuejian noticed the teacher going out and thought she was just worried, so he didn't pay attention and didn't dare to follow her.
This is his home, and no one dares to come here to harm the teacher, so he feels relieved.
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It was pitch dark in the planting base.
A man, like a young poplar tree, acted as a sentinel, holding a flashlight in his left hand and a stick in his right hand.
Although the flashlight was not turned on, he was very dedicated and no one could escape his ears.
The most important thing is that not far from him, a big black dog is sitting in the ground. As long as there is any noise, it will not escape its sharp eyes.
Not far below the base, a tall black shadow suddenly appeared. After waiting quietly for a few minutes, I saw that the surroundings were very quiet.
The man left suddenly, without disturbing the people above or attracting the dog's attention, and just disappeared into the night.
