Chapter 37(1/2)
Chapter 37
There are many secrets at home, but the most feared thing is that there are too many people and eyes.
Shen Qingyun completely believed in her. Even if there was something wrong, as long as she said it, he would believe it and would not think too much.
But these two old men are very careful at first glance, and over time, who can guarantee that they will not reveal any clues?
However, Yin Xiaoman couldn't stand Ning Gong showing that cautious expression in front of her.
This reminded her of her grandmother.
The same experience of wind and frost, the same thinness.
When she left home, her grandmother was not as old as Ning Gong now.
Seeing Ning Gong like this, Yin Xiaoman couldn't help but think of her.
She couldn't stand the old man in a dilemma.
In addition, he is also his benefactor.
So, no matter how unhappy Yin Xiaoman couldn't say anything to refuse.
At worst, be careful in the future.
She sighed silently in her heart.
"Okay, you can see how convenient it is."
She smiled and answered Ning Gong's words, then asked him to go out for a break, saying that the meal would be ready and go out to call them.
Within two minutes after Ning Gong went out, Shen Qingyun walked in.
His expression was a little embarrassed, and he swayed around Yin Xiaoman, without saying anything or leaving.
Bang.
Yin Xiaoman put a basin in front of him and said with disgust: "Don't wander around here, go and pick up half a basin of water, wash and tear the bamboo shoots into pieces."
The bamboo shoots were dried bamboo shoots soaked two days in advance. They were originally kept for stir-fried clam meat at night, but now they are just in use.
"Why."
Shen Qingyun immediately smiled and agreed to take the big stride and walk towards the door.
It didn't look like Yin Xiaoman had assigned him to do anything, but like he was giving him a candy.
"Really!"
Looking at the man's back, Yin Xiaoman twitched speechlessly.
Then I couldn't help laughing.
Shen Qingyun has always been a tough guy in front of outsiders, especially in the military camp.
After all, as the chief officer of a combat unit, he cannot stand up without any evil spirit and cannot receive worship and awe from his subordinates.
Many people who are not familiar with him have nervous eyes when they talk about him.
The most commonly used words are often "serious", "black face and bad hands", and "can't mess with".
Only Yin Xiaoman knew how careful and soft he was when he was at home.
When he came in, he felt that Ning Gong's proposal had made her embarrassed and wanted to comfort her.
But because he worked hard to get back the two old men, he brought this trouble to himself, he couldn't say anything about comforting him in guilt.
But shouldn’t family members be considerate and support each other when they are together?
Yin Xiaoman didn't feel any embarrassment.
"What do you think of in this person's mind every day?"
Yin Xiaoman muttered in a low voice, and then he had no time to think about him.
Because the crowd was waiting for the meal and had no time to simmer over low heat, the dried bamboo shoots turned into fried pork with shredded bamboo shoots.
Cut the pork belly into thin slices, stir-fry over high heat, then add dried bamboo shoots soaked and tear into thin strips, stir-fry quickly, and then add seasonings. Soon, a plate of salty and fragrant and slightly sweet, and the taste is a little spicy, and the stir-fry meat is ready.
The two old men were invited in to sit in the upper seat. The family sat in other seats one after another and prepared to start a meal.
Look at the desktop-
The fried pork with thick red sauce is oily, and each bamboo shoot is wrapped in sauce, exuding a strong aroma.
Although the steamed grouper was simmered in the pot for a little longer time because it was late for the meal, it made the meat look a little older because Yin Xiaoman poured another layer of hot oil, which in turn stimulated its own fresh sweetness.
The wild vegetable cakes are green and golden. At first glance, they have white flour and eggs, and there are still a lot of them.
Even a pot of kelp and vegetable soup is particularly pleasing to the eye because of the scattered shrimp skins floating on it.
In addition, there is a clean and clean bamboo basket on the table, with steamed pumpkin and potatoes in it.
There is even a plate of kimchi for cleaning the mouth next to the bamboo basket, which is also reunited with chili pepper oil.
Such a banquet is enough to be used to entertain state guests, right?
Staring at the table, the two old men showed a look of anxiety on their faces at the same time.
"Xiao Yin, you can't make such a fuss. Is this spending all the food expenses for your family throughout the year?
I dare not do this.
We just want to come to your house to make a meal and eat the same food as usual. You really don’t have to make these for us specifically.
This...it's too abundant."
This time, Mr. Hua took the lead in speaking out, and Ning Gong next to him also nodded quickly and said yes.
"I really didn't do anything special. This is your elders' blessing, it's a coincidence."
Yin Xiaoman held the sleeves with one hand and the public chopsticks in the other hand and picked up pork belly for the two elders and one of them. Then he explained with a smile.
Seeing the two old men looking disbelief, she pointed to the plate of wild vegetable cakes first.
"This is made of wild vegetables dug by the three of us this morning. The eggs inside are sea duck eggs picked up by the two children when they rushed to the sea. As for the white flour, and the rice we ate today..."
Speaking of this, she smiled and said, “Isn’t it a coincidence?
I just went to the county yesterday and I was about to come and I bought some fine grains.
If you two came two days earlier, you wouldn't be able to eat it."
"And the others..."
Yin Xiaoman looked at all the other dishes on the table with his eyes, and said in a frank tone: "We just live by the beach. It's not difficult to eat these."
However, this meat is still the only one that you two elders have, otherwise we might not be able to eat it a few times a year.”
Speaking of this, she looked at Dabao and Erniu again. Before she could speak, the two children said to Ning Gong and Mr. Hua in unison: "Thank you grandpa!"
The grandmother's childish voice and her grateful look made the two old men's eyes hot and they almost lost their attitude.
"No thanks, no thanks, eat food, eat food!"
Mr. Hua used chopsticks that he had not moved before, and picked up slices of meat full of chopsticks for each of the two children and put them in their bowls.
But I knew in my heart that Xiao Yin was talking about relieving the hearts of these two old men!
Even if wild vegetables and duck eggs don’t cost money, what other things are oil, salt and sauce, rice and white flour?
People do this for themselves and don’t get the reward, because they are obviously afraid that they will be burdened.
He is another honest child!
After looking at the young couple who had already started eating, Mr. Hua never said anything again, but just remembered the love deeply in his heart.
After dinner, Ning Gong and Mr. Hua left, and Shen Qingyun also went back to work.
After staring at the two children taking a nap, Yin Xiaoman went to the imperial kitchen again.
Although she has always been very confident in her apprentice's craftsmanship, she never sees the result for a day, so she is always worried about this matter.
She went directly to the small room in Lichun.
As soon as he entered the door this time, Yin Xiaoman was stunned for a moment.
She actually saw a statue of a family god in the locked wooden cabinet!
I guess I don’t know what to call it, but there are just four simple words written on it: Lord Fairy.
The corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch.
Fortunately, Lichun's mind was not completely filled with water, and at least he was still a little bit of mind. He knew that the imperial kitchen could not light open fire at will, so he did not burn incense.
But two thin porcelain plates were placed in front of the tablet, with exquisite snacks and fresh fruits from the latest tribute.
Yin Xiaoman stared at those things for a long time, and fell into deep speechlessness for a while and couldn't relieve himself.
Although she knew very well that she was no longer there in this world, the mentality of seeing others offering sacrifices to her with her own eyes is not something that ordinary people can quickly relieve themselves.
Yin Xiaoman finally looked at the tablet deeply and threw it directly behind his mind.
There is no need to ask anything, the problem on the Lichun side must have been solved.
To be continued...