Song Sanniang's Journey to Wealth

"Here we go, the dishes are being served. Everyone, move aside and don't bump into each other." Aunt Cuihua shouted as she came out with the dishes, followed by Aunt Niu San, my aunt and the others.

The men outside stopped chatting and followed him into the kitchen to help serve the dishes.

Soon, five meat dishes and three vegetable dishes were placed on each table.

The stewed pig's trotters and soybeans are shiny red.

The tilapia was steamed to perfection and cut into pieces to reveal the white fish meat, which was set off by shredded green onions and soy sauce, making it even more mouth-watering.

The bamboo shoots braised duck was steaming, and the aroma of duck meat, ginger slices, scallions, and bamboo shoots that were fried to a crisp were wafting in the air.

The pork in the steamed pork with preserved vegetables is chopped into pieces, with fat and lean parts mixed together, and mixed with diced preserved vegetables. It looks delicious with rice.

For the cold cucumber salad, simply add vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and coriander.

The lettuce is fried at just the right temperature, and the lettuce still retains its green color.

A simple bowl of lean meat and straw mushroom soup, with a little scallion sprinkled on top as garnish, the soup exudes the unique flavor of mushrooms mixed with the aroma of fried eggs. "

The dishes were served, and those who had not yet sat down began to look for seats and sit down.

No one was too particular. Of course, the first seat at the first table was undoubtedly for the fourth uncle.

The village chief and clan leader naturally sat on the same chair with the fourth uncle.

Grandfather Liu and his two sons shared a stool.

Song Lao Da, Song Lao Er, Song Dazhi, a stool,

Song Datong and the village chief's two sons shared a stool.

The next one was Niu Laosan. Aunt Niu San sat on a stool. Originally, the couple wanted Niu Qianqian and her brother to sit together so that they could take care of them.

Niu Zhuangzhuang insisted on sitting at the children's table, so Niu Qianqian sat with him.

Cuihua and Song Dazhuang sat together with their youngest daughter, Song Lan.

Grandmother, second aunt, and Liu Zexi sat together, while Second Sister-in-law Song and eldest aunt sat together with Fifth Mother.

Next is the kids table.

Song Sanniang, Song Siniang, and Qin Haoxi sat together, Liu Zezheng and his three brothers sat together, Song Ming and his three siblings sat together, Qin Haodong and Niu Qianqian sat together,

As soon as everyone sat down, they started to urge the fourth uncle to say a few words. There was wine on the table of the elders, and everyone had a wine bowl in addition to a rice bowl.

Grandpa Si did not stand up, but took a sip of wine from the bowl, then laughed and said,

"Now that the second brother has made a name for himself, he still remembers to help us fellow villagers. I will take advantage of my clear mind and be able to speak a few words to say a few words.

Our village is not like other villages where conflicts and fights often occur. It is because we, the old people, are there to keep things under control. Whenever there is a problem in any household, we go to help mediate.

I am old too. There are still the village chief and clan leaders. From now on, it will be you young people who rule the world.

In the future, if you want to remember the kindness of us old guys, you must do things openly and honestly, be worthy of yourself and everyone else.

If someone in the village is having trouble making ends meet, give them a hand. If someone's house is in a mess, give them a few knocks.

Those who bully our village will unite as one to face the outside world.

Well, that's all I have to say. Enjoy your meal, everyone. The second family spent a lot of money on this meal."

After saying this, the old man picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks and began to eat it.

Song Lao Er was the host. He picked up the wine bowl and drank it all. Then he said,

"Fourth Uncle said it well. We are all from Songjia Village. We must also support ourselves in the future.

I, Song Bai, am not that successful now, but thanks to your daily care, my life is getting better than before.

I won't say much else. If you need me in the future, please speak up.

I'll leave my house to you all, everyone eat and drink well tonight, and don't leave until you're drunk."

Everyone cheered and raised their bowls to drink with him. Then everyone started eating and drinking happily.

"This stewed pig's trotter is so good, so soft and tasty, I can eat it in just a few sips even though I can't use my teeth." The fourth uncle ate the pig's trotter in the bowl and said with a laugh.

The village chief picked up some fish for the fourth uncle and said, "Uncle, eat more of this fish. This fish is steamed just right. The fish meat is so smooth and tender."

The fourth uncle nodded and said, "Okay, okay."

"This bamboo shoot braised duck is cooked to perfection. The duck meat is cooked to the right degree, not too soft or mushy. The bamboo shoots have absorbed the fat and ginger flavor of the duck meat, and are crispy with a rich aroma. Not bad." The clan leader also commented.

"Haha, no dish can compare to this steamed pork with preserved vegetables. The minced pork is just the right amount of fat and lean, and the pork is plump and juicy.

The pickled mustard greens are crispy and refreshing, which is just right for neutralizing the greasiness. It is really perfect when eaten with rice. "Grandpa Liu ate several mouthfuls of rice after eating a mouthful of steamed pork with pickled mustard greens.

"Dad, you have to try this straw mushroom soup. We shouldn't have taken all the straw home to burn.

This mouthful of straw mushroom soup is so delicious, the mushroom is tender and refreshing, and the pork is not overcooked at all, still fresh and juicy. "Song Dazhi served a bowl of soup to the Song clan leader attentively,

Chief Song clicked his tongue twice, "Who wants to drink your boy's saliva? I'll use my own bowl."

Everyone laughed, and Song Dazhi took back his bowl awkwardly, so he had to drink the soup himself.

Another table,

"Wife, have you delivered the food to Big Brother?" Niu Lao San asked.

"You, Niu Lao San, are asking this only now. Your eldest brother's food and my mother-in-law's food have already been delivered.

I'm so hungry waiting for you men to care about me." Sister Cuihua criticized Niu Lao San while picking food for Song Lan.

Niu Lao San was not annoyed, he laughed and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I was too talkative, I deserve a reprimand."

Song Dazhi didn't dare to say a word. His wife earned the same amount of money he earned in a year in just a few days. Moreover, she was in charge of all the big and small things in the family. He couldn't afford to offend her.

At the children's table, Song Sanniang would occasionally look at which children at the table had something they couldn't eat, and would serve it to them.

Liu Zecheng and his friends ate without even raising their heads. They were at the age of growing up, so they just ate a lot. They were not really greedy.

Of course, these dishes were really delicious and they couldn't stop eating them.

Although Niu Qianqian is still young, she takes care of her younger brother like an adult. When she sees that her younger brother likes to eat scallion chicken, she serves it to him. When she sees that his mouth is full of oil, she even wipes his mouth.

Si Niang looked at us with a little pride. My sister and I no longer eat in a dirty way like before.

Niu Zhuangzhuang saw the arrogant look from Si Niang, not understanding what was going on. He smiled foolishly at her and continued to eat.

Si Niang rolled her eyes like Song San Niang did. Song San Niang found it funny and patted her on the head.

"Eat quickly, and when the moon comes out, you can light lanterns and play."

Hearing this, Si Niang's eyes lit up and she continued to eat.

For a moment, the yard was filled with all kinds of laughter, pleasant conversations, and compliments, interweaving together, making it lively and beautiful.