The Brilliant Life of a Post-Apocalyptic Female Boss Reborn at 70

"Sister Yiyi, I'm back. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Liu Mengting ran all the way and started shouting outside the yard.

As soon as he ran into the yard, he saw someone there and slowed down with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Brother Zhang, Sister-in-law Guihua, you've arrived! And Gou Dan is here too!"

"Sister Liu!"

Dog Egg greeted everyone politely.

Zhang Erge explained, "I helped Xin Zhiqing deliver the custom-made furniture, so I finished work early!"

"Oh, thank you, Brother Zhang. Please have a seat for a while. I'll go check on the kitchen!"

As soon as Liu Mengting stepped into the kitchen, a fragrant aroma wafted towards her.

"Wow, it smells so good! Sister Yiyi, you're amazing!"

As he was about to sneak a bite, Xin Yi laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, did you wash your hands after work?"

"hey-hey!"

Liu Mengting gave a guilty smile.

"You're practically a host now, you should be mindful of your image. Have you greeted Aunt Guihua and the others?"

"I've already said hello!"

As Xin Yi spoke, she took a basin and a bowl and put a little bit of each dish into them.

"Take this dish to the educated youth settlement and explain to them that the place is too small, so we won't invite them over."

Liu Mengting picked up the bowl and walked out. "I know, I'll explain. It's good enough that we have something to eat. Do you really care where we eat?"

Xin Yi smiled and shook her head, then put some more vegetables in the bowl, filled it halfway with rice, and added a steamed bun.

"Brother Zhang, could you please take Uncle Wu's food over there first?"

Zhang Erge stood up, walked over and took the bowl. "No trouble at all. I'll push the cart back on the way and come with my parents later!"

"Okay, tell Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang to come early!"

Brother Zhang said goodbye to his wife and then pushed the cart away.

Just then, the educated youth settlement started eating. Because Liu Mengting took advantage of the break before going to work to inform Zhang Laifu and his wife that they would be having dinner at Xin Yi's house that evening, she didn't hide it. So everyone in the village and the educated youth at the settlement knew that Xin Yi was moving to a new house and was having dinner that day.

Since even the village chief's family was invited, they would surely invite their comrades who had come to the countryside with them. But after waiting and waiting, no one came to notify them.

Fortunately, it was Mei Zhi and Li Bailian's turn to cook at the educated youth settlement today. Both of them knew that even if Xin Yi invited the people at the educated youth settlement to dinner, she would definitely not invite them.

Speaking of taking turns cooking, Li Bailian originally wanted to team up with her cousin, but since neither of them knew how to cook, they had to split up.

As for the female educated youth, the two older educated youth, Xiao Jia and Ding Xiang, were in one group, while Xin Yi and Liu Mengting were in another group, so only Li Bailian and Mei Zhi were in one group.

Knowing that there wouldn't be any for them, Mei Zhi and Li Bailian still left work early to come home and cook.

Mei Zhi was in charge of cooking, while Li Bailian was responsible for odd jobs and tending the fire.

In the past, Mei Zhi was always frugal when cooking, reluctant to use rice or oil. But today, she was unusually generous, and the oily vegetables smelled delicious.

Actually, she had her own selfish motives. If everyone else was invited to dinner by Xin Yi, then she would be the only one left at the educated youth settlement, so wouldn't she be treated better? As for Li Bailian, she would let her benefit a little for the time being.

So when it was time to eat, the educated youth had no choice but to start eating. Although no one spoke, their expressions weren't very good.

When they saw Liu Mengting bring over a bowl of food, everyone's expressions softened slightly.

Liu Mengting placed the bowl on the table. "Sister Yiyi asked me to explain to everyone that because there isn't enough space and we don't have enough tables, chairs, or bowls, we won't be inviting everyone to the new house for dinner. You can come and sit here when you have time to relax!"

The kind-hearted Xiao Jia stood up and took the basin. "Liu Zhiqing, please thank Xin Zhiqing on our behalf. Please wait a moment, I'll clear the basin, wash it clean, and return it to you!"

Xiao Jia was quick and efficient; in no time, she divided the delivered dishes into two portions, placed them on the dining table, and returned the bowl to Liu Mengting.

Liu Mengting took the basin and turned to leave.

"If you can't afford it, don't invite them. It's like nobody cares."

Without even looking, Liu Mengting knew it was Li Bailian's voice, and she didn't bother arguing with her.

"If you don't like it, don't eat it. Eating it makes you a dog!"

After leaving a message, Liu Mengting left without looking back, leaving Li Bailian alone, angry.

There were still some clear-headed people at the educated youth settlement. They were already grateful that the staff had sent meat and vegetables, so although some people were unhappy, they still enjoyed the meal. After all, they only ate these kinds of dishes once a year.

Just as Xin Yi finished serving the boiled cabbage, Zhang Laifu and the other two arrived.

Aunt Zhang went straight into the kitchen. "Yiyi, you've been busy all day, is there anything else you need to do? Auntie will help you!"

Seeing Aunt Zhang's smiling face, Xin Yi said, "Alright, you've been working hard all day. Just sit down and rest, and wait for your meal!"

Seeing that Aunt Zhang didn't move, Xin Yi continued, "Alright, if you really want to do something, just help me take the dishes out!"

Aunt Zhang looked at the pile of delicious food and felt terrible. "You little rascal, you didn't just waste all the food I brought, did you?"

"So what? You brought it here, so it's mine. I can do whatever I want with it, and I can give it to whoever I want. It's none of your business! Hehe!"

As they talked, the two of them took out a plate of food in each hand.

Once the food was set out, Xin Yi quickly invited everyone to sit down.

Looking at her masterpiece, Xin Yi had the idea of ​​taking a picture and posting it on WeChat Moments, but unfortunately she didn't have a mobile phone or WeChat Moments.

When Liu Mengting returned, she didn't look very happy and sat down listlessly next to Xin Yi.

Xin Yi guessed that something must have happened, but it wasn't convenient to ask now, so she nudged Liu Mengting, signaling her to cheer up.

Zhang Laifu's family of five, plus Xin Yi and her husband, made a total of seven people. Looking at the table full of dishes, they all drooled with envy.

Since Zhang Laifu brought his own small bottle of infused liquor, only he and Zhang Erge drank it. Xin Yi poured half a bowl of malted milk powder for everyone else, which shocked everyone.

Seeing that everyone was hesitant to start eating, Xin Yi said, "Come on, let's have a toast first. My new home is finally finished. I'll be looking forward to your guidance in Dahe Village from now on!"

Everyone raised their wine glasses and bowls and clinked them together.

Dog Egg was no exception. After clinking glasses, he took a small sip, imitating his grandfather's drinking manner, smacking his lips repeatedly, and exclaiming, "Good wine, good wine!"

This action made everyone burst into laughter.

"Eat your vegetables, eat your vegetables! No one is allowed to leave until we finish eating!"

Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, the group happily ate, drank, and chatted...

As night fell completely, the faint light of kerosene lamps illuminated the courtyard.

This meal was not only the most lively, happiest, and most sumptuous dinner for Zhang Laifu's family, but also for Xin Yi since she came into this world!