After placing the bamboo basket on the table, Li Chenmo went to the kitchen. When Lu Jueyu opens the lid, the living room is filled with the aroma of buns and oil.
"Father, stay for a meal. I made a lot. If you leave, we will not be able to finish it, and it will be wasted."
Father Li looked at the basket of steamed buns, a plate of stir-fry vegetables, and a plate of fried meat. Seeing the dishes, he had mixed feelings. He knew that the red package he gave her was enough to feed them for a year. But seeing that every meal had at least one dish of meat dishes, Father Li began to worry that they wouldn’t have enough money.
"Alright." Father Li finally nodded and sat down.
Not long after, Li Chenmo came back with a plate of braised fish and a jar of meat sauce. He likes to eat steamed buns with spicy meat sauce.
Lu Jueyu looked at the educated youths standing awkwardly aside, and said, "Don’t just stand there. Have a seat."
"Sister-in-law, we have eaten." The educated youths shook their heads and refused.
They know the situation here is worse than in the city. It is difficult for the villagers to have enough food, so they don’t want to grab other people’s food. They have decided to eat one meal a day to save money until they earn work points in exchange for food.
Li Chenmo glanced at them and said, "Sit down and eat. Your sister-in-law made a lot of food today. "
Hearing this, they looked at each other, and finally sat down and said, "Then we will thicken our faces and won’t be polite. Thank you Brother Li and sister-in-law."
Since there was no soup today, Lu Jueyu made a pot of hot mint tea. Peppermint tea helps with digestion and reduces the stomach cramps which she needs now. As usual, Lu Jueyu put a spoonful of meat sauce on a steamed bun and handed it to Li Chenmo, before she prepared one for herself.
Father Li took a piece of fried oyster and tasted it. Although it looks like meat, it tastes very different. It has a combination of juicy, buttery, with ocean freshness and mild spice. Father Li looked at the oyster and thought it might be fish. So, he didn’t ask any more questions, and ate happily. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
As for the educated youth, they didn’t dare to eat too much, so they only picked some vegetables to taste. Seeing how carefully they ate, Lu Jueyu said, "Don’t be shy, eat more."
Li Chenmo was upset to see his wife ignoring him while reminding the educated youth to eat more. Although the food was delicious, his eating slowed down due to his mood.
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