Siheyuan: A Cook in the 60s

February 1967, 2, New Year's Eve

The snowflakes fell slowly, and the pedestrians on the road were walking back in a busy manner.

There was no excitement on their faces. Some walked together, while others walked alone, but none of them seemed to be in the mood to discuss.

There was only the sound of feet stepping on the snow.

Qin Huairu and Cao Wei were walking along the path as usual.

In his hands he was holding the New Year's goods distributed by the factory.

But Qin Huairu wasn't happy at all.

"Look, isn't it that we all look forward to the Spring Festival? Now, we are not even allowed to have a day off during the Spring Festival."

"Shh." Cao Wei covered Qin Huairu's mouth: "Please keep your voice down. You are not usually so bold."

Qin Huairu rolled her eyes and slapped Cao Wei's hand away: "There's no one here. What are your plans for tonight?"

"The master wants us not to go there, but to wait until the weekend to go there. It will be like Chinese New Year. There will be no holiday tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll come find you tonight."

"That's fine. I wonder how Jingru is preparing."

"Don't really spoil her. What kind of country girl is she if she can't even cook?"

"Ahem, it won't happen."

If you say Lou Xiao'e can't cook, then that's true. But Qin Jingru is not like that. She is proficient in all kinds of housework.

"Let's go, it's very cold."

The naughty snowflakes were flying in the air and leaping onto the tips of Qin Huairu's hair. She was wrapped tightly, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed. The little bit of white added a bit of playfulness to her.

"What are you looking at?" Qin Huairu was puzzled.

"You're pretty good-looking."

Qin Huairu:......

"You're disgusting!"

People's moods are always different.

Cao Wei didn't really care about things like holidays.

It happens at the factory and at home.

Therefore, he still had the mind to appreciate the beautiful scenery and beauties.

But Qin Huairu is different. All year round, she looks forward to having a good meal during the New Year.

As expected, there is no holiday.

This resentment is heavier than that of a ghost.

He raised his hand and patted Cao Wei twice to vent his anger.

Anyway, Cao Wei is thick-skinned and tough, so it won’t be a problem.

The two men walked towards the courtyard, one in front and one behind, leaving behind them a series of shallow footprints, some deep and some shallow, which gradually disappeared as the wind and snow slowly fell.

White steam was now coming out of the courtyard.

For people like Cao Wei who still have people at home, food has already been arranged and they are just waiting for him to come back from work to eat together.

At this time, it is not necessarily a good thing for both working parents. After returning home, they have to face the New Year's Eve dinner that has not yet been prepared. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, it is not too much to have a good meal on New Year's Eve, right?

Cao Wei and Qin Huairu entered the central courtyard together.

With a casual glance, he saw Qin Jingru waving at him at the Jia family.

Thanks to Cao Wei's good eyesight, the Jia family's glass was not covered with newspapers.

"Why is the queen in my house?" Qin Huairu was surprised.

"Go in and ask."

Cao Wei followed behind Qin Huairu and did something bad. Qin Huairu turned around and glared at him, her heartbeat quickened. Good man, right in front of her own house, this guy really learned bad things from Qin Jingru!

"You're back." Seeing the two of them coming in together, Jia Zhang greeted them happily.

Then he explained to Cao Wei: "I thought that our two families are real relatives. It just so happens that you don't plan to go out this year. I will ask Jingru to come home with me, and we can cook for both families together. The children can also play together."

Qin Huairu:......

Sometimes, she couldn't help but admire Qin Jingru's courage.

You actually agreed?!

Cao Wei agreed cheerfully. It was already like this, so he couldn't just say no. "Okay, I just happened to have brought back some New Year's goods. I'll cook two more side dishes."

People in the house have already started making dumplings.

Jia Zhang and Qin Jingru are making dumplings.

Xiao Huaihua was playing with her younger brother and sister, while Xiaodang and Banggeng were helping.

"That's great. I can also taste the chef's cooking skills."

"Hey, Xiaoshi, where is the kitchen? I'll go get things ready. You guys are making dumplings."

"Almost done, it will be ready soon."

"Huai Ru, take Master Cao with you."

"to make."

Qin Huairu took Cao Wei into the kitchen with some trepidation. As soon as she entered the kitchen, she realized that it was a bit hot and she didn't even have time to take off her coat.

"Where's your coat?"

"I took it off when I first came in."

"You really treat this place as your own home." Qin Huairu was speechless.

"Okay, take it off first, and come over here to help me later."

Cao Wei gave some instructions and started to work.

I didn't hear any noise, so I turned around and saw Qin Huairu still standing there.

"what happened?"

"Do you think mom may have known about this?" Qin Huairu's voice was trembling.

"Then he must have known it." Cao Wei didn't care.

Qin Huairu:? ? ?

Seeing Qin Huairu's shocked expression, Cao Wei laughed. He walked over, untied her scarf, and kissed her.

"No, it's already this time and you're still kissing me?!" Qin Huairu came to her senses and slapped him twice again.

"Now you're scared. How come you weren't scared when you came to our place at night?" Cao Wei pinched her face.

The intimate gesture comforted her somewhat.

"No, Mom knows."

"Then he must have known about it, old man. He doesn't sleep well to begin with. You're still running to the backyard so late at night. He's not stupid."

"What should we do?"

"What should we do?" Cao Wei blinked.

"What should we do about this?"

"The old lady doesn't care. She didn't make trouble for you, did she?"

Qin Huairu:? ? ?

Yes, she knew, why didn't she make a fuss? If it had happened before, she would have made a fuss a long time ago.

Cao Wei was amused. The silly Qin Huairu looked even cuter. He couldn't help but reach out his hand and pinch her face again: "Figure it out yourself."

The fire on the stove has just started.

The little kids all ran over.

Cao Wei was like this when he was a child. When his father in this life had not yet passed away, a group of friends liked to gather around the stove to see if the adults would bring them something to eat.

No matter whether it is oil residue or something else.

As long as it enters the mouth, it is always sweet.

Everyone was fed a mouthful, without bias.

If you want it again, it’s gone. You have to eat it with the dumplings later.

"Alright, alright, stop making a fuss, just take a bite, grandma and auntie might not want to eat it later. Banggeng, you're a big kid now, take them out."

"Then...can I have another bite?"

Qin Huairu glared and said, "Don't force me to slap you during the New Year."