Seeing how much they love strong flavors, I braised a pot of at to have it ready.
Afterwards, I mixed lamb and pork fillings and made quite a few dumplings, so now we had our main dish.
Next, I started preparing dinner, thinking of first going next door to Kang Liyan’s house to ask for a bowl of sauerkraut, but I didn’t go empty-handed—took a bowl of braised at with .
After explaining my purpose, Kang Liyan laughed and said, "This is a good trade, sauerkraut for braised at. Next ti there’s this kind of deal, co find ."
She laughed heartily and then complained, "You’re sothing, sauerkraut isn’t worth much, is it really worth bringing braised at over to trade?"
Luo Qiao chuckled lightly, "Not here to trade sauerkraut. I just braised quite a lot and thought to bring so over for Auntie Zhou to taste."
After clearing the bowl, Kang Liyan washed it again, then filled it up with sauerkraut. Upon hearing Luo Qiao had guests coming tonight, she asked, "Want to co help?"
Luo Qiao smiled and said, "You take care of your stuff. I braised a pot of at early on and made dumplings, got the main dish ready, just need to make a few more dishes."
When Kang Liyan heard this, she didn’t insist, "Alright, then call if you need anything, after all, I have nothing important to do."
Luo Qiao returned with sauerkraut, planning to make sauerkraut fish, braised fish, shrimp in oil, fried peanuts, mixed cold dish, cut a plate of sausage, and add braised at, all set.
However, thinking the house was out of wine—the only bottle was finished at lunch—I got up, grabbed a basket, and left the residential compound, also making the dishes less noticeable to avoid drawing attention.
Figuring I was out, I decided to take a stroll to the market.
So I bought half a plate of tofu, had them cut it all into pieces, packing each into a bag, preparing to store it away, so I wouldn’t be left wanting next ti.
Bought so bean sprouts too, thinking to add them into the cold dish later, and noticing the lack of seasoning at ho, I splurged a bit, stocked up, then bought wine, and gradually bought so dried goods before heading ho.
She moved quickly, getting all the dishes ready well before closing ti, and boiled a pot of water, waiting to cook dumplings later.
After everything was done, she went straight into the house’s inner room, took a quick shower, changed clothes, just finishing up tidying herself as she heard Lu Yichen leading the guests into the courtyard.
Luo Qiao ca out with a smile, "Just in ti for you to wash up and get ready for dinner."
Gao Shanjian laughed, "Really causing trouble for the sister-in-law."
Luo Qiao smiled slightly, "Don’t say that, you ca to Capital City for business, and you still thought to visit Yichen; showing our hospitality is our duty. I understand your camaraderie."
Inwardly, Gao Shanjian sighed at his brother’s good luck, "Yichen’s really fortunate, marrying such a good wife."
Beside him, Fang Jiming couldn’t help but understand Gao Shanjian’s words, so he stepped forward and patted his brother’s shoulder, "Shanjian, no one’s perfect, look on the bright side."
Lu Yichen also had heard bits of Gao Shanjian’s family matters from others, so quickly changed the subject, "Co on, co on, it’s rare for us to gather, today, you get to taste my wife’s culinary skills."
Seeing the dishes his wife prepared, Lu Yichen exclaid, "Wife, have you been busy all afternoon?"
Luo Qiao replied with a smile, "Wasn’t much going on anyway, so I made a bit extra."
Lu Yichen felt touched and a bit pained, "It’s really hard work for you. Tonight, I’ll give you a massage."
Upon hearing this, Luo Qiao imdiately rembered sothing, quickly said, "No need, no need, I’m not that tired."
Lu Yichen wanted to say more, but Gao Shanjian and Fang Jiming ca over, Fang Jiming said, "We’ll co and help."
Luo Qiao gave Lu Yichen a gentle shove and invited them to bring the dishes inside.
Looking at the spread, Fang Jiming said, "Sister-in-law, this is too lavish, really making you spend generously."
Luo Qiao handed over the braised at in her hand, "You and Yichen are brothers, coming from afar, of course, I need to treat you well. Don’t be shy; I’m happy when you eat and drink well."
She casually took out the wine she bought, "Feel free to drink, drink well, but don’t get too drunk, it wouldn’t be good for your health."
The al left everyone satisfied, they drank joyously, but didn’t stay longer, saying they had to catch a reunion ti with their colleagues and hadn’t prepared gifts for the children, promising to send specialties once they return.
Seeing them off, Lu Yichen forbade Luo Qiao from moving, personally cleaning and organizing the kitchen, washed dishes, and tidied up the living room, letting so fresh air in.
Once he finished tidying up, Luo Qiao erged, having showered.
Lu Yichen stepped up to help dry her hair, "Qiao Bao, thank you."
Luo Qiao looked up, "Thank for what?"
Lu Yichen lowered his head to give her a peck on the lips, "Thanks for doing so much for , everyone’s envious of my luck, finding an understanding, beautiful, and capable wife."
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