ebookland Chapter 124 The Banquet Became a Family Recognition Banquet
Chapter 124 The Banquet Became a Family Recognition Banquet
The dinner was really sumptuous.
In addition to a whole roasted lamb on each table, there are also 1 roasted chickens, roasted ducks, and beggar's chickens. The two large platters of cooked dishes were assembled by Chen Qingxin himself.
The big round table is filled with all kinds of fragrant meat dishes, so where is the space for 6 vegetarian dishes?
"New girl, you're spending too much, aren't you?
It’s hundreds of times better than other people’s New Year meals.”
Lin Dashan looked at the delicious food in front of him and couldn't help but express his thoughts in surprise.
Chen Qingxin smiled at him faintly:
"Uncle Lin is joking, so come and eat as much as you can.
After finishing the meat dishes, make room for the vegetarian dishes.
Today’s vegetarian dishes are all grown in our own fields, so please enjoy them.”
Chen Li was also busy arranging seats for the female guests.
She greeted me with a smile:
"Godmother, her third grandmother, Sister Zhou, Sister Qian (Liu the bricklayer's wife Qian Dahua), her eldest sister, come on, let's sit at one table.
There are also Xin'er, Ying'er, Wu'er, Nanny Han and Nanny Yang, making exactly 10 people at one table.
Please ask the village chief to take care of the arrangements for the other two tables of guests."
"Hahaha!" After everyone took their seats, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Chen Li was confused:
"What's wrong? Is there anything wrong with the little lady's arrangement?"
Chen Li looked to her smart and wise eldest daughter for help.
Chen Qingxin grinned:
"Mother, you have selflessly and successfully ignored yourself, hahahaha!"
Chen Li was stunned for a moment, then reacted and blushed as she tried to argue:
"Haha..., of course my mother hasn't forgotten me, can't I just be a waiter for everyone?"
Chen Li smiled generously, picked up a plate of vegetarian dishes and added more.
"Hahaha!"
Chen Li's words and her witty actions triggered another round of laughter.
At the same time, they all gave her a thumbs up.
At the critical moment, Xiao Qingwu solved her embarrassment:
"Mother, please sit here. Wu'er can sit next to his brother."
Chen Li rubbed the little guy's head lovingly, her eyes full of doting:
"My little treasure is filial, unlike some heartless ones who only watch the fun and make trouble while watching their mother make a fool of herself!"
After he finished speaking, he first glanced at the eldest girl who was laughing so hard that she was shaking with laughter.
Then he glanced at the second boy who was smiling slightly.
Finally, he glanced at his third daughter, whose face was almost purple from trying so hard to hold back her laughter.
"No one is worry-free. Wu'er is the best."
This time, no one laughed at Chen Li. Everyone had a bright smile on their face.
"Thank you, little girl, for thinking highly of me and letting me host this banquet. I will offer you a good meal. Let's eat!"
As Liu Dong said this, he took the lead in picking up a piece of meat with chopsticks and put it into his mouth to taste it.
Others followed suit.
In just a moment, exclamations of praise rang out at the table.
"Mmm, delicious, delicious, delicious."
"As expected, the vegetables grown in our own garden are delicious."
"Yes, yes! It tastes better than the food in the restaurants in town! The cooking skills are really amazing!"
"Not only is it amazing, it's even better than the food in the big restaurants in the city.
These dishes are not only beautiful in color, but also fragrant; the taste is even better, with fat and lean, refreshing and crisp; with the rich aroma of sauce, it is really delicious! "
"Mmm, it's delicious, the taste is very good, it's really a rare delicacy."
Liu Donglai was generous in his praise, "Especially these vegetarian dishes, they are so delicious that I can't describe it!
I have lived for decades and have never seen such fresh and crisp vegetarian dishes.
It has a light sweetness and a slightly spicy taste, it is simply the most delicious food on earth! "
Doctor Zheng also smiled and nodded: "Yes, that's true. Such fresh and tender vegetables would not be exchanged even for meat and fish."
As he spoke, Doctor Zheng picked up a piece of vegetable, put it in his mouth, chewed it twice, and then showed an expression that he was still unsatisfied.
Chen Li listened to these compliments and her whole face was so happy that she almost lost her mind:
"If you like it, eat more."
Doctor Zheng was stunned when he heard this, and then his old face burst into a smile:
"Han'er girl, what did you call me just now?"
Chen Li smiled and said, "He is Grandpa Zheng!"
Doctor Zheng's old eyes instantly became moist:
"Hey, my dear daughter, please stop lying to your godfather.
I clearly heard him calling me godfather just now.
Do you know how many years my wife and I have been waiting for you to call us godfather and godmother?
Ever since you got married, you haven't called me that anymore.
Alas! It is true that a daughter who is married off is like water spilled out. "
Chen Li said ashamedly: "I'm sorry, godfather and godmother, Han'er has been helpless these years."
After saying that, he secretly glanced at the eldest daughter and the second son.
Chen Qingwen immediately touched his nose:
"Fuck grandpa, mother had no choice but to do it.
If mother continues to call you godfather and godmother.
Not only will it not do you any good in your old age.
On the contrary, I'm afraid you will have to take care of all the medical care and medicine issues for the whole family.
In order not to cause trouble for you, mother deliberately distanced herself from you."
Although Chen Qingwen is young, he is much smarter and more sensible than other children of the same age.
I have a very thorough understanding of this matter.
He knew that his parents did not want to avoid interacting with Doctor Zheng and Grandma He.
It's just because of the existence of that family.
My parents don’t want them to be burdened and don’t want to see their godparents sad and lost.
Upon hearing this, Chen Li looked at her second son with satisfaction:
"Good boy! Our Qingwen is still smart!"
Since Zheng He became autistic, he seems to have been immersed in his own world.
Apart from taking care of her old man's daily life, she has no other hobbies, and her personality has become more and more withdrawn.
After so long, Zheng He still hasn't gotten over the loss of her beloved daughter.
A hint of sadness flashed across Doctor Zheng’s deep eyes.
Over the years, he has advised his wife many times, but it never worked.
He knew his wife's pain, so he never blamed her.
Chen Qingxin suddenly remembered today's business and said hurriedly:
"Grandpa Langzhong, from today on, you are the godfather of my four brothers and sisters.
No matter what your parents think, my sister, brothers and I will treat you two as family members and show filial respect to you."
As soon as Chen Qingxin finished speaking, everyone pricked up their ears and listened.
Chen Li stared at Doctor Zheng's expression nervously, fearing that he would refuse or think they were shameless.
"Grandpa, we will also show filial piety to you two." Chen Qingwen also joined in the fun.
Hearing this, Doctor Zheng was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. He patted Chen Qingwen on the back:
"Since you call me grandpa, you must give me a gift when we meet."
After Zheng Langzhong finished speaking, he looked at his wife.
Zheng He took out her purse and handed it over.
Doctor Zheng took the purse and took out five jade pendants from it, which made everyone's mouth twitch.
Seeing this, Chen Li hurriedly stopped him:
"Godfather, this is unacceptable."
What Doctor Zheng took out were all white jades which were very valuable. How come they were treated like cabbages and radishes?
"Leave these things for the children!"
Doctor Zheng insisted on delivering the jade pendant to Chen Li, and urged her without question:
"Take it quickly! If it's not enough..."
Chen Qingxin took the jade pendant and said hurriedly:
"That's enough, that's enough, thank you grandpa! Thank you grandma!"
Chen Qingwen, Chen Qingying, and Chen Qingwu all stepped forward and saluted: "Thank you, grandpa and grandma!"
Doctor Zheng was so happy that his face was beaming with joy: "Great! I, Zheng Wuyou, finally have a successor!"
Chen Qingxin said, a bold idea formed in his mind.