Chapter 83
The telegram was sent by Huang Yunqiao, leaving a phone number and making an appointment with Cheng Yang for him to take Cheng Lin and Cheng Kai to call her.
Looking at the telegram, Shi Xiaoai couldn't help but ask: "No news about your father?"
Cheng Yang nodded.
Cheng Yang sent two telegrams simultaneously, one to Cheng Fanying and one to Cheng Kai's mother, Huang Yunqiao, to inform them that they were safe and that the two children were now at his home.
After her divorce, Huang Yunqiao moved to the city where her eldest son was. Cheng Yang did not have her address, so the telegram was sent to the regiment headquarters, where her eldest son was.
Cheng Kai has said that his eldest brother's regiment headquarters is still far from the city, and his eldest brother doesn't go home daily. Because of this, ng Yunqiao got the news a little late.
But even though it was too late, they still reacted after knowing that their son had run away from home, and where was their biological father?
So far, I still don't care.
Although Cheng Lin has been trying to smooth things over for his father, he went to the grassroots level to inspect the work. But going to the countryside is not a burial, and it is impossible to be isolated from the world.
Would he still have a secretariat if he didn't receive the telegram? How could so many people in the Secretariat have reported this situation to him after seeing the telegram?
With H? ang Yunqiao as a comparison, Shi Xiaoai felt even more disgusted with their father-in-law, whom he had never met.
Cheng Yang didn't come to the tea stall to help in the morning. He went out to run materials.
Although Guo An promised to help find a construction team, doesn't he have to prepare some materials, such as gravel, sand, and cement, first?
In addition, there are wood, various consumables, and even glass and nails... If you don't find any of them first, it will be troublesome if you don't find them.
He spent most of the morning running to the addresses Chen Min had given him the day before, and finally, he got what he needed.
As he had agreed to take his two younger brothers to the post and telecommunications office after lunch, Cheng Yang hurriedly and finally returned to the tea stall just as the meal was over.
As a result, before he even entered the door, he heard his younger brother's passionate speech: "Sister-in-law, do you know what time is the best time for school business?" "
What time is it?"
"I told you it's two hours. Section, one is at 9:30 in the morning, and the other is at 11:20 in the afternoon. Nine-thirty is their recess time. Although the school will not let us go through, they have a small door! The children's door is through the small door. The school doesn't care about buying things at all. At this time, you have to have a good eye and quick hands. As long as you run fast and occupy a good position, you can sell anything! Not to mention our stone buns, even the soles of shoes can be dipped in some sauce. It can be sold for money!"
Cheng Lin's words caused several people in the room to laugh.
"It's really nonsense. The more you talk about it, the more nonsense it becomes." Cheng Yang walked in with a smile and curse.
"Brother! You're back! Have you eaten? Kaikai, give our brother a cup of tea!" Cheng Lin was not angry even after being scolded by his brother and continued to act happily.
Shi Xiaoai finally figured it out. Since she agreed not to let them go back, Cheng Lin was immersed in joy and couldn't get out of it anymore.
What is he happy about? I was flapping my wings happily like a little bird.
But it's better for a child to be happy than to be worried, right?
Thinking about how the two children were when they came here, Shi Xiaoai felt that the current Cheng Lin was still pleasing to the eye.
Shi Xiaoai collected the bases of several vegetable basins, rolled up a steamed bun, and handed it to Cheng Yang: "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Are you going to go after eating, or are you looking for a place to eat on the way?"
Cheng Yang took the steamed bun and took a big bite. After chewing and swallowing, he said: "Let's have a bowl of noodles alone on the way. Make a phone call and come back early. They will come over in the evening."
Cheng Yang was talking about them. Chen Min, Master Liu, and Guo An will come over for dinner in the evening so that Shi Xiaoai will cook at home in the afternoon.
Cheng Lin and Cheng Kai will guard the tea stall for her.
So there is little time for everyone to delay.
Shi Xiaoai didn't object but asked one more question: "Do you still have food stamps in your pocket? Do you want to get some more?" "
No, there are more." Cheng Yang shook his head.
After thinking for a while, he asked: "Is there any sesame pepper oil left? Do you want to go to Master Zhou to buy some more?"
"Let's not use it for now. I still have two bottles at home." Shi Xiaoai refused.
When she and Cheng Yang went to Master Zhou's noodle shop for dinner, she bought him a bottle of sesame pepper oil and used it on the side dishes for rolling steamed buns when they returned.
At that time, no one thought this unintentional move would be liked by many people, especially the shredded kelp mixed with pepper, sesame oil, and fried potatoes, which customers have always favored.
During this period, they went to buy it several times and used up almost ten bottles of oil.
Although Master Zhou had never asked, the world had no airtight secret. He must have known what they bought the oil for.
There's nothing wrong with this pepper and sesame oil, but Shi Xiaomi still feels that in business, you should only rely a little on external things you can control.
Just like this sesame pepper oil, if the customers get so used to it that the food won't taste good without it, what if Master Zhou stops selling it someday?
Or has the price been raised?
It's hard to say.
During these days, Xiao Ai has been thinking about making his exclusive cooking oil, which he has almost tested.
It might be inferior to Master Zhou's pepper and sesame oil, but she knew it was mainly because of the lack of two special seasonings.
She has entrusted Master Liu to look for it. After finding it, she believed that her cooking oil would taste good, but it would be similar to other brands used for cold dishes.
The three brothers put the tea cups to be washed on the tricycle, and then Cheng Lin rode back first.
Shi Xiaoai took the two children, looked at the time, and walked slowly home.
When I got home, there was already stewed rice in the pot. Cheng Kai had stewed it before going to the stall.
Shi Xiaoai quickly cooked two quick dishes, and after finishing eating, she and the children returned to the room to seize the time to squint for a while.
At 2:30 in the afternoon, Wang Xiaofeng knocked on the door and came over to make steamed buns. Shi Xiaoai got up and started preparing for the family dinner in the evening.
Shi Xiaoai prepared six dishes today, including braised pork ribs, fried shrimp in oil, spicy chicken, and yesterday's very popular braised fish in three sauces. The vegetarian dish was stir-fried potato chips, and at the end, there was a large can of chicken stew.
There are not many types of dishes, but they are large in quantity and full of flavor. They are not yet fully cooked, and the seasoning alone makes Wang Xiaofeng, who is sitting at the side while working, sniff frequently.
"Sister, is this the newly prepared cooking oil?" Wang Xiaofeng asked, looking at the small jar of red chili oil on the chopping board.
"Well, how does it smell to you? Is it fragrant enough?"
"Enough! It smells the same as the one we used before. Let's just use this from now on. The pepper and sesame oil is too expensive, just a small bottle How dare you ask us for two dollars!" Wang Xiaofeng couldn't help complaining.
"It's expensive to sell it, which means you have confidence!" Shi Xiaoai sighed.
She scooped up a small spoonful of chili oil and handed it to Wang Xiaofeng: "Taste it."
Wang Xiaofeng licked it, then smacked it in his mouth, and said, "It tastes really good, but...is there something missing?"
"You can taste it, right?" Shi Xiaoai smiled.
"The chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns used in the pepper sesame oil we bought before were all bought directly from Kawachi, and we couldn't get them here. So it's impossible to imitate them completely. But I haven't thought about imitating them, either.
. Our situation is different from that of Master Zhou. Master Zhou specializes in various Sichuan-style noodles, but I use them to garnish dishes. The usage is different, and the production method is sometimes different. I will think about it again.
And add one or two things. The effect should be OK."
Wang Xiaofeng nodded in admiration, feeling that Sister Ai knew a lot!
She didn't understand much, but her lack of understanding only increased her admiration for Shi Xiaoai!
It also made her look forward to her future more re life.
Chen Mng Yang came back together.
He is a very enthusiastic person. As soon as he walked in, he rushed to Xiao Ai and said loudly: "sister-in-law, what are you making delicious food? It is so delicious! Cheng Yang told me before that you are very good at cooking. I've always said that I want to try it, it seems like I'm in for a treat today!"
At this time, Shi Xiaoai was almost done with the preparations, so she quickly washed her hands and came out to greet the guests.
She said politely to Chen Min: "Hello, brother Chen. I have always said that I would find a chance to thank you properly. You have helped us a lot."
Chen Min quickly waved his hand: "Sister-in-law, we are a family There's no need to be so polite. We won't mention it to outsiders!"
He said and handed over the two bottles of wine he was carrying: "I took two bottles of Xifeng. My brother and sister, where do you want to put them first? This is good wine. , I have saved it for several years, and I brought it here today for everyone to have a taste. Brothers and sisters, you can also have a few drinks later."
Shi Xiaoai took the wine with a smile and said, "OK, I'll leave it with you first. Take it out later when we eat."
She said and looked at Cheng Yang: "You talk to Brother Chen first, and the food will be ready later."
Cheng Yang nodded: "Go and do your work."
Shi Xiaoai Returned to the kitchen again; she heard Cheng Yang calling the two children out to greet Chen Min through the window and also heard Mingrui's polite voice saying hello to Chen Min.
Soon after, there was another knock on the door and another noise in the courtyard.
There is no need to ask; it must be Master Liu and Guo An.
She went out to welcome guests again and then discovered that those two people were not the only ones who came but also Guo An's eldest brother, Guo Quan.
Guo An is the youngest in the family and is almost ten years younger than his eldest brother. Guo Quan is almost forty this year.
Shi Xiaoai had only heard Li Qiaoyun mention a few words about her eldest brother-in-law before, saying that he was the director of a lumber factory and was very capable, but he didn't know much else.
When they met, I realized this man looked much more imposing than Guo An. At first glance, he looked like a tough guy.
At almost 1.9 meters tall, he is very strong and full of strength.
Guo An is like an immature cat in front of his elder brother.
Shi Xiaoai hurriedly stepped forward to say hello, and during the conversation, she discovered that they and Chen Min knew each other at all.
It's normal when you think about it. Yuncheng is a small city, and everyone lives close to each other. They all have the same jurisdiction, so it's normal for them to know each other.
The acquaintance was just right, and getting to know each other was saved. The few men quickly got along with each other, and there were constant voices and laughter in the yard.
Cheng Yang went into the kitchen twice and asked if there was anything he could do to help.
Shi Xiaoai gave him a basket of stone buns specially set aside and asked him to take them out for everyone to eat and play while chatting, and then kicked him out.
Although only one person was working because the dishes had been prepared in the afternoon, Shi Xiaoai was quick when cooking, and soon, the aroma of the food spread through the kitchen window.
In the beginning, people outside were still talking and laughing, but their voices became quieter as they talked, and gradually, everyone became absent-minded.
"This is so fragrant!"
Chen Min was the first who couldn't help it. He smiled and cursed at Cheng Yang: "I never noticed it before, but you are so lucky! Tell me honestly, how did you get my younger Sister-in-law? Did you get it by cheating?"
He also deliberately looked Cheng Yang up and down: "I don't think there is anything special about you. Why did you marry such a talented and beautiful wife?"
After hearing what he said, people on the side looked at each other. Guo An also slapped the fire: "Isn't that right! Cheng Yang, please explain carefully how you deceived our Xiao Ai and how you deceived our school belle!" Before he could finish his words, Master Liu followed him. It was a slap on the back that made Guo An scream.
"Speak carefully! What are you Xiao Ai talking about?" Master Liu glared at him.
"Eh? Is there anything that can't be said? Xiao Ai and Qiao Yun are sisters. They have been close since childhood, and the three of us were in the same class in junior high school, so we grew up together. Let me tell you, what happened to our Xiao Ai? Shi Xiao Isn't Aike just like my biological sister?"
"Say it again!" Master Liu glanced at Cheng Yang and raised his big palm again.
Guo Quan still felt very sorry for his little brother, and he laughed when he saw him being cornered after being beaten by his master.
He said, "Master Liu, you wrongly blamed Xiao An. He, Qiaoyun, and Xiao Ai grew up together.
Xiao Ai has been away from home for too long and has forgotten me. , I hugged her when she was a child!"
He narrowed his eyes as he spoke as if he was lost in memories: "I remember when they were in elementary school, there was a heavy rain, and I went to pick up Xiao An from school. It rained so hard that the water in their school playground was even up to her thighs.
As a result, she was a little smaller and stood on the steps dripping wet, afraid to go down, and no one picked her up. Later, I still carried each one on my back. Get them out of school."
Hearing what he said, Guo An also sighed: "At that time, Xiao Ai's mother was in poor health and couldn't control her at all. She walked alone every day and went to school by herself. After school, I ate at school by myself. I was not in the same class as her at that time, she was in the same class as Qiaoyun. I later heard Qiaoyun say that it was because Xiao Ai was so pitiful in school that she took the initiative to talk to her. Just for fun."
"I didn't expect..." After saying this, Guo An smiled weirdly and lightly clicked his tongue.
"What didn't you expect?" Cheng Yang, who had been silent and just listened quietly, raised his head.
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