Zhang Lixin's family lives in a small county town in Shandong. He and his wife Wang Susu have been married for more than ten years and have a daughter Zhang Xiaoman who is in junior high school. Zhang Lixin works in a local state-owned enterprise, and although his income is not high, it is enough to provide food and clothing. Wang Susu is a very popular housewife, quite skilled, and very good at what she does.
For the Zhang family, the Chinese New Year can be described as the most important festival of the year. At this time, they will always be busy preparing various New Year's goods and dishes. Zhang Lixin will buy a lot of things to make a fortune, such as fish, mussels, etc. Wang Susu will start pickling pickles and making various snacks a few days in advance, and prepare enough wine and dishes for the Chinese New Year. Daughter Zhang Xiaoman will also use her spare time to help, and the family is happy.
Zhang Lixin's sister-in-law, Liu Fangfang, is a very capable housewife. She is good at housework and cooking, and is especially good at making local snacks. During the festive season, she always cooks by herself, full of fireworks. Not only that, she is also very filial and respects Zhang's parents very much. Zhang Lixin has a very good impression of his sister-in-law and thinks that she is a virtuous and generous woman.
Early in the morning of the Chinese New Year's Eve, Zhang Lixin's family began to pack up their things and prepare to go back to their parents' house for the New Year. They carefully wrapped all the New Year's goods and vegetables and carried them into the car. His wife, Wang Susu, also brought some homemade snacks for relatives and friends to try.
Before the family left, Zhang Lixin said to his wife: "Let's bring more food, otherwise my sister-in-law will have to work again." Wang Susu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I brought everything I could eat at home." "
After getting into the car, Zhang Xiaoman couldn't wait to say: "I'm most looking forward to those hometown dishes made by my sister-in-law, which are fragrant and delicious!" As a family, you talk to me and talk happily.
After a few hours of driving, the Zhang family finally arrived at their parents' home. As soon as they got out of the car, Zhang's parents and sister-in-law Liu Fangfang greeted them, their faces full of joy. Liu Fangfang has obviously done a lot of preparations, and the kitchen is full of aroma and New Year's flavor.
"Hurry up and get inside!" Liu Fangfang said enthusiastically, "I have prepared a lot of hometown dishes for you, and I promise to let you eat enough!"
Zhang Lixin smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you are so bothered. However, we were not idle, and brought a lot of food!"
Wang Susu also said: "Yes, I have brought all the good dishes at home, and you can just put them on the table." "
After hearing this, Liu Fangfang waved her hand again and again: "Then how can you do it! You are guests, I can't let the guests do their work." So saying, she went into the kitchen and began to get busy.
Zhang Lixin looked at his sister-in-law running around in the kitchen, busy and busy, and admired it very much. My sister-in-law has always been very neat and unambiguous. Looking at her cooking posture, I'm afraid there will be two tables of dishes tonight!
"Your sister-in-law is such a virtuous and good woman. Zhang Lixin said to his wife, "We have to honor her." "
Wang Susu nodded, her eyes full of approval.
Soon, the kitchen was filled with a burst of scent. Liu Fangfang first set up the staple noodles and snacks, including homemade pot helmets, steamed dumplings, siu mai and so on. Then she began to chop vegetables, marinate meat, and prepare to make some famous dishes from her hometown.
Liu Fangfang has always been thoughtful in her work, and when she cuts vegetables, she does it in one go, without any delay. When marinating meat, she carefully marinates each piece of meat evenly. Looking at the way she cooks, you can see how skilled she is in this craft.
After a while, bursts of heat came out of the pot, and Liu Fangfang began to cook. Sometimes she walked to the stove, sometimes she returned to the board, busy in and out, busy. Still, her movements were fluid and looked effortless.
Seeing her sister-in-law working so hard, Wang Susu couldn't bear it and took the initiative to join the ranks of cooking. She followed her sister-in-law's instructions and helped cook some home-cooked dishes. The two cooperate tacitly, as if walking through the clouds.
"Sister-in-law, you can concentrate on making those famous dishes in your hometown, and I can do these home-cooked dishes. Wang Susu said.
Liu Fangfang hurriedly excused herself: "No, no, I'll come, you're a guest." "
"Where, where, you are the hostess. Besides, wouldn't it be faster for the two of us to do it together?" Wang Susu said with a smile.
Seeing his wife so attentive, Zhang Lixin couldn't help but praise: "My family is really a good daughter-in-law who is filial and virtuous!"
Zhang Lixin quietly observed the two cooking on the side. I saw them talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was harmonious and harmonious. Wang Susu would ask Liu Fangfang from time to time for tips on cutting vegetables, and Liu Fangfang also answered patiently and did not hesitate to pass on her cooking experience. Seeing them so close, Zhang Lixin sincerely felt the warmth of home.
Before you know it, time passes quietly. In the blink of an eye, the two tables were ready. One table is a famous hometown dish carefully prepared by my sister-in-law, and the other table is some home-cooked snacks. Either way, it's fragrant and lingering.
"It's ready! Liu Fangfang shouted happily.
When the family heard the noise, they rushed to the table and sat down at the table. I saw that the table was full of all kinds of delicacies, and it was steaming. There are famous dishes from my sister-in-law's hometown, as well as home-cooked snacks made by Wang Susu, everything is available.
When Zhang's parents saw this battle, they nodded again and again and praised: "Fangfang, your craftsmanship is really amazing! "
Liu Fangfang said humbly: "Where, with the help of Susu, I can make these dishes." "
With that, the family began to gobble it up. Zhang Lixin first tasted a mouthful of stuffed cucumber made by his sister-in-law, which was full of flavor and taste. He was full of praise and said, "Sister-in-law, your craftsmanship is really good, this stuffed cucumber tastes exactly the same as my mother's cooking!"
Liu Fangfang was very impressed when she heard it, and smiled brightly. Wang Susu also praised: "Sister-in-law, these hometown dishes you make are really good, a hundred times better than what our restaurants here!"
In this way, the family is full of words and I say a word, praising while eating, and the scene is happy.
Before you know it, everyone has eaten all the dishes on the two tables. But at this moment, Wang Susu suddenly put down the dishes and chopsticks and frowned.
Zhang Lixin noticed it and hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?"
"Not really. Wang Susu said with some dissatisfaction, "It's just that my sister-in-law cooks too few dishes, and I haven't eaten enough!"
Hearing this, Liu Fangfang's face showed an embarrassed look. Zhang's parents also looked at each other, at a loss.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Lixin hurriedly came forward to mediate. He patted his wife's hand and said, "Susu, you have to understand your sister-in-law's hard work." She's already made so many dishes, why is it too little?"
"That's it. Zhang's father also nodded again and again, "Your sister-in-law has made all the best hometown dishes, how can there be any reason for too little?"
Wang Susu said confidently: "But I really haven't eaten enough! You see, there are all these scum left on the table." "
When Liu Fangfang heard this, the embarrassed look on her face was even worse, and her eyes were a little red. Zhang Lixin saw it in his eyes, and hurriedly comforted: "Sister-in-law, don't take it to heart." Su Su has a bigger appetite, and you've worked hard. "
At this moment, Zhang Xiaoman suddenly said, "Mom, don't wronged your sister-in-law." You didn't eat enough because you secretly hid a lot of vegetables yourself!"
"What?" Zhang Lixin was stunned, and then his face sank, "Susu, are you saying it's true?"
As she spoke, she took out a large plate from behind her, filled with various dishes. It seems that she quietly packed the dishes in when everyone was not paying attention.
Seeing this scene, Liu Fangfang and Zhang's parents suddenly cried and laughed. It turns out that this is the case, and I have been misunderstanding Wang Susu!
"You gluttonous fellow!" Liu Fangfang quipped, "Fortunately, Xiaoman said it, otherwise I thought I didn't make enough dishes." "
"Hehe, I'm just too hungry for these hometown dishes. Wang Susu smiled embarrassedly, "Sister-in-law, your craftsmanship is really superb, I'm afraid I won't eat enough." "
Zhang's parents also laughed. It turned out to be like this, it was really ridiculous! The family looked at each other and laughed, and the atmosphere eased instantly.
Zhang Lixin was relieved to see everyone, and couldn't help but say to his wife: "You, next time you have to change your gluttonous problem." Sister-in-law has worked hard all day, but you still don't think you cook too much, it's really unappreciative. "
Wang Susu nodded, with a little apology on his face: "Yes, I did something wrong, and I will definitely change my ways in the future." Sister-in-law, you have to forgive me this time. "
Liu Fangfang smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay, aren't you just too greedy for my craft." But I'll have to change it in the future, so don't steal it anymore!"
Although this little thing is a little ridiculous, Zhang Lixin has realized the meaning of home. It turns out that tolerance and understanding between family members are so important! If it weren't for Zhang Xiaoman exposing the truth in time, I am afraid that Wang Susu and Liu Fangfang would still have been at a stalemate.
Family is about being considerate and tolerant of each other. Only in this way can the home be filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere. You know, home is our last safe haven, the place where we place all our good yearnings.
Thinking of this, Zhang Lixin admired his sister-in-law Liu Fangfang even more. My sister-in-law is not only careful and conscientious, but also humble and reasonable. Even if she was wronged and blamed by her wife, she did not get angry, but chose to be tolerant and tolerant.
It is precisely with such a virtuous and generous woman as my sister-in-law that this family will be so warm and happy. Zhang Lixin secretly decided that he must honor his sister-in-law and repay her hard work.
At that moment, he took his sister-in-law's hand and said sincerely: "Sister-in-law, thank you so much! With you at home, we can live such a happy and healthy life." You are the pride of our family and our role model. In the future, I will definitely be more filial to you and serve you well!"
Liu Fangfang's eyes were slightly red by Zhang Lixin's words, and she waved her hand again and again: "Don't talk about this." I'm just doing my duty as a woman, and I don't need you to be so humble. "
In this way, the family gradually forgot about this little episode amid laughter. Everyone sat down at the table again and began to talk and laugh as they continued their meal.
Wang Susu ate a lot of food this time, and ate all the dishes she stole and hidden. Seeing her gluttonous, everyone couldn't help laughing. Zhang Xiaoman even directly said that she "looks too ugly".
"What's the matter, this is all to express my love for my sister-in-law's craft!" Wang Susu said confidently.
The family is just joking with me one by one, and the atmosphere is happy. After the meal, everyone sat in the living room and chatted with laughter.
Liu Fangfang rarely showed the true character of a cooking woman, and told the process of cooking herself. Zhang's parents also joined in, interjecting a sentence or two from time to time. Seeing them so affectionate, Zhang Lixin sincerely felt happy.
At night, Zhang Lixin stood alone in the courtyard, looking at the bright moon hanging high, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.
Thinking of this, Zhang Lixin couldn't help but feel guilty. As a man, a husband and a father, he doesn't seem to be good enough. He is determined to be like his sister-in-law, and use his actions to explain his responsibility and love for his family.
At this moment, his wife, Wang Susu, walked out and patted him on the shoulder. "What are you thinking?
Zhang Lixin turned around and said solemnly: "Susu, I'm wondering, are we also like my sister-in-law, do our best to run this family? "
"You, why are you so serious all of a sudden?" Wang Susu said with a smile, "But you're right, we should really learn from our sister-in-law and run this family with our hearts." After all, life can only be happy if the family is harmonious. "
"Definitely, definitely!" Zhang Lixin smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, your craftsmanship is really amazing, we can't wait to taste it again next year!"
Wang Susu also smiled and said: "That's natural, I've been hungry for my sister-in-law's craftsmanship for more than half a year! "
Everyone was amused by this. Zhang Xiaoman said directly: "Mom, don't steal it anymore when the time comes, just say it if it's enough to eat." "
"I won't!" Wang Susu pouted and said coquettishly, "The dishes made by my sister-in-law are so delicious, of course I want to eat more!"
In this way, the family looked at each other and laughed, and the laughter faded away. Zhang Lixin secretly made up his mind that he must come back with more sincerity next year and honor his parents and sister-in-law. How happy he is to have such a warm family!