"Well, thank you for that too."

After talking for a while, when it was time for dinner, shopkeeper He kindly invited Xu Jiaojiao to stay, and Xu Zhang and the others went to a nearby restaurant for dinner.

Mrs. Xu Zhang thanked her and said, "I'll come back to eat next time I have a chance. We're going to the boss's house for dinner today. The boss's house has already prepared it."

Shopkeeper He tried to keep me here but couldn't.

I'm very sorry, so I have to say, I'll ask you again next time.

Mrs. Xu Zhang also said sincerely, "I will definitely have a chance next time. If nothing happens, you can also go to our Xujia Village and walk around more..."

Xu Laosi also took advantage of the situation to fawn over and get close to Shopkeeper He, making them a good guest and host.

I sent Xu Jiaojiao and the others out and walked a block before turning back.

***

Mr. Yao cooked a table full of dishes.

A plate of cold pork head, stir-fried river shrimp with garlic sprouts, pork vermicelli, chopped green onion and egg custard, fried tofu with minced meat, fried peanuts, etc...

People were waiting left and right, and the charcoal fire in the main room was burning brightly. At noon, the elder came back from the school, and the aunt and daughter also came back. The whole family stood at the door, watching Xu Zhang and others coming.

Finally the long-awaited oxcart of Lao Xu’s family arrived.

Mrs. Yao pointed to the bullock cart coming across the street and shouted happily, "Da Rong, mother and the others are here. Da Lang and Da Ya, they all came out to greet you, grandma, you old lady."

The driver was Xu Laosi.

Xu Laosi looked at this formation and let out a sigh.

"This is so strange! Mom, you are so proud of me. Every time I come here, the doors are closed and no one can be photographed. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, sis, I am lucky enough to be with you today.

, I’m simply flattered by such a welcoming attitude!”

Xu Darong glared at him, not wanting to argue with this scoundrel.

When the neighbors heard the commotion, they all came out to watch the excitement.

Mrs. Xu Zhang got off the bullock cart and said, "Fourth brother, please stop nagging, I won't even be able to stop you from eating!"

Xu Laosi was so angry that he stopped talking.

Xu Darong and Yao received gifts from Xu Zhang respectively and hurriedly welcomed them into the courtyard.

The bullock cart was too big, and there was a threshold at the entrance to the front yard, so I couldn't get in. I went through the back door and drove the bullock cart in.

Mrs. Yao fetched hot water and washed their hands for Xu Jiaojiao and the others. "Mom, it's time to wash your hands. Let's eat. The food has been prepared. It's made according to my sister's taste. It's all light. Give it back to me."

My sister specially cooked white rice..."

Mrs. Xu Zhang did not have this habit in the past. People from rural households would not pay attention to the rule of washing hands before eating.

It’s good to have something to eat.

They were all led by Xu Jiaojiao.

Xu Jiaojiao believes that the sanitary conditions in the countryside are not good, and it is easy to be infected with various bacteria, and diseases are transmitted through the mouth. Washing hands before meals is something she advocates in Lao Xu's family. Washing hands requires some effort. There is such a long time in a day, and it takes a lot of time.

It’s not a big deal to put in such a little effort.

The group of people washed their hands and went to the dining table in the center of the main room.

Mrs. Xu Zhang glanced at it and was quite satisfied.

In front of Xu Jiaojiao, a bowl of fragrant, white and soft rice was specially served.

Mrs. Yao said politely, "Mom, do you want to eat white rice? I have more for one person, so I'll give you a bowl too!"

Mrs. Xu Zhang waved her hand, "No, I don't need to eat such expensive food. I'm used to eating steamed buns all my life, so I just eat steamed buns."

Rice is expensive, rice is expensive.

In Shazhou County, those who can afford rice are wealthy families, while ordinary people generally eat pasta and other grains.

Over time, I developed a habit of liking pasta instead of rice.

In her previous life, Xu Jiaojiao ate rice every day. Noodles only appeared in the early morning. All meals were rice. Lao Xu's family did not have the conditions and they did not cook by themselves, so they followed the local customs.

Now that I have rice to eat, I feel particularly friendly.

Yao really put his heart into it.

Such diligence seems to have a purpose.

Be mentally prepared.

Sitting down in order of eldest and youngest, Xu Darong could talk, praising Xu Jiaojiao and holding up Xu Zhang, "Mom, it's rare for you to come to the county town, and it's even rarer to come to my son's place to eat. You must eat well.

Drink well..."

Mrs. Xu Zhang said with a straight face, "Well, you all have things to do in the county. I'm an old man. I won't bother you if nothing happens. Mr. Yao, you've been cooking so hard."

I cooked several decent dishes."

Yao did not manage these meals alone, Xiao Tao helped prepare them.

Of course, before Xu Zhang and the others came, Xu Darong sent Xiao Tao back first, so as not to let Xu Zhang see that there were still people waiting for him at home, and it would be difficult to explain.

When Xu Darong saw that Xu Zhang praised Yao, he quickly winked at Yao.

Yao just pretended not to see it and kept his head down while eating.

Da Ya and Dalang were eating with them. They didn't know it, but Dalang said, "Dad, are your eyes not working well? Why do you keep having cramps? Do you want to see a doctor? We scholars need to protect you."

Good eyes, if you read too much, you will overuse your eyes, our husband said..."

Xu Darong had no choice but to bite the bullet and speak himself, "Old girl, I heard that you won four to five hundred silver in the gambling shop in Yong'an Town, right?"

Xu Jiaojiao raised her head, "That's right. It was forced by the situation and it was not intentional. That gambling house was the culprit behind the seizure of Danzi..."

Xu Darong put down his bowl and chopsticks and said seriously, "No matter what the situation is, it is wrong. Old girl, I am the scholar of our old Xu family. Anything that happens in the family is closely related to me. If I am not careful, my scholar will be harmed."

Reputation. Gambling is an extremely bad thing. If word spreads, others will say that my daughter, Xu Darong, Xu Daxiucai, did not know how to behave, and a daughter actually went to a gambling house to gamble. How unpleasant is this? Your reputation is not good, my

It also has a bad reputation! Remember not to do such transgressive behavior next time!

Mrs. Xu Zhang also put the bowl heavily on the table, "Boss, are you right? First of all, let's not say that your sister went to the gambling house out of necessity. Even if she went, it has nothing to do with you, and you wouldn't do it anyway.

The elder is in charge of the family affairs. When the second child was thrown like that, your father was expecting you to go home. What's the use of you going home? You didn't care about it, didn't you?"

Xu Darong's mouth was immediately blocked.

Xu Darong was speechless, paused, and then said, "Mom, I really can't help you with the second brother's matter? This time, you didn't notify me about the third brother's matter. If you had informed me, I would be indispensable.

I have to go back and talk to the official master or something..."

"You go back and help your third brother with those few boards. What's the use of your words?"

"I... I can handle it too. No, mother, gambling is really bad. My sister is a girl after all. If this is spread, what will people think? What if they taste the sweetness and want to continue to get involved in the future?
Chapter completed!