Around eleven o'clock in the morning, Zhou Guoqiang and Zhao Yuzhen brought Er Ya back with a tricycle.
Dabao had already gone to the market on behalf of Zhou Xiaoyun and reported the arrival of guests at home. The couple was delighted when they heard that it was Zhou Xiaoyun's teacher who came. It just so happened that today's meat had almost all been sold, so he could return early.
When the adults met, they couldn't help but chat for a while. After knowing the intention of Dai Shuping and her sister, Zhao Yuzhen smiled and said: "It's rare that you think highly of the little thing our girl made, just worry that the child is too young to be of much help."
Dai Shuping's words can lift people to the sky, and at this moment, she praised Zhou Xiaoyun to the point where there was nothing left unsaid, leaving Zhao Yuzhen speechless, only able to smile.
The adults were chatting here, and Zhou Xiaoyun had already come over to take the vegetables that her parents had brought back from the market, and she quickly washed and chopped them with a series of swift movements.
Everything is ready, Chef Zhao Yu Zhen takes the stage. Today, with guests at home, it would be embarrassing to let her daughter cook. It's not that Zhou Xiao Yun's stir-fries don't taste good, on the contrary, Zhou Xiao Yun's dishes are almost as delicious as her mother's.
Zhao Yuzhen was afraid of making guests feel that her family was slow in serving food, so she insisted on coming over to stir-fry dishes and cook meals.
Fang Wenchao and Zhou Guoqiang, two men, went to chat in the living room.
The mother and daughter were cooking and frying dishes, Dai Shuping insisted on coming over to help, Zhao Yuzhen couldn't decline so she let the two sisters stand aside and chat.
Dai Shuqi became more and more interested in this husband of hers. She used to hear Fang Wenchao mention her various capable aspects, but she thought it was somewhat exaggerated. Now that she has been in close contact with him, she feels that Fang Wenchao is too modest. Just look at how efficient Zhou Xiaoyun is when doing things, even better than this adult!
It's a bit embarrassing to mention this, but Dai Shuqi has never really cooked since she was young. When she was at home, she didn't have to lift a finger, and after getting married, her husband Fang Wenchao's parents were always there to cook for them. As a result, Dai Shuqi only knows how to cook noodles now.
Look at Zhou Xiaoyun, such a big child, cooking and washing vegetables, cutting vegetables, and burning fire, Dai Shuqi's eyes are almost straight.
Zhao Yuzhen mentioned Zhou Xiaoyun's usual performance at home, which made Dai Shuqi stunned. Bringing younger siblings, washing clothes, cooking, sweeping the floor... She is simply an all-around talent!
Looking at Zhou Xiaoyun, who rarely spoke in the morning, she had a clear and elegant appearance, with fair skin and long ponytail tied behind her head. Her simple clothes couldn't hide her outstanding beauty. Who knows what kind of lovely girl she will become when she grows up!
At noon, Zhou Guoqiang specially opened a bottle of good wine brought by his fellow countryman last week and started drinking with Fang Wenchao.
Fang Wenchao usually doesn't drink much and was initially reluctant, but after Dai Shuqi gave him a reassuring look, he finally picked up his cup.
Zhou Xiaoyun couldn't help but laugh secretly, it turned out that Teacher Fang was also a "henpecked husband"!
The atmosphere was great when eating, and with Dai Shuping there, they would never run out of topics to chat about. Plus, Zhao Yuzhen and Zhou Guoqiang's flattering attitude towards Qu Wentong and his wife made the atmosphere even more harmonious.
Fang Wenchao hadn't gotten drunk but was clearly tipsy, his words started to slur as he began to boast about his student Zhou Xiaoyun.
Zhou Guoqiang listened with a smile all over his face: "Teacher Fang, our family's Dalia has benefited from your teachings. Without your careful nurturing, how could Dalia be what she is today? We are rural people and don't have much culture, we can't say anything to express our gratitude. Come on, let's toast you with two more cups!"
Watching Fang Wenchao drinking one cup after another, Dai Shuqi finally couldn't sit still and coughed softly. Unfortunately, the sound was too small for Fang Wenchao to hear, but when the coughing grew louder, everyone at the table caught the warning implication.
"Father, I think Teacher Fang has had enough to drink. Don't persuade him to drink any more!"
Zhou Guoqiang was also not a person without tact, of course he heard Dai Shuqi's cough and tactfully put down his wine glass to persuade Fang Wenchao to eat some dishes instead.
Fang Wenchao's face turned slightly awkward, and he could only desperately serve dishes to eat to cover it up. Dai Shuqi was finally satisfied, and her smile reappeared.
Look at Zhou Xiaoyun who is beside him, usually in school Fang Wenchao is elegant and refined with a gentle smile, where can you see Fang Wenchao like this!
A lunch was eaten with great relish by both host and guest, Dai Shuping reluctantly bid farewell, and at parting grasped Zhou Xiaoyun's hand to thank her again and again.
Zhou Xiaoyun smiled and waved goodbye to Fang Wenchao, sending two pots of wildflowers for Fang Wenchao to take back.
Fang Wenchao's hands were full, and he was very appreciative of Zhou Xiaoyun's thoughtfulness.
After that, Dai Shuping came again two or three times, but this craftsmanship really wasn't so simple to master. Zhou Xiaoyun's heart softened, seeing Dai Shuping's sincerity, and took the time to make two pairs of dolls for her to sell in the store first.
Dai Shuping put the doll in the store for less than a week, and it was picked up by a young couple who were preparing to get married and decorating their new home. They bought one of them for 18 yuan.
Another pair was spotted by a daughter while shopping with her parents and was bought by them as a birthday gift for her.
Dai Shuping was very proud of her own vision and quickly let her brother-in-law, Fang Wenchao, take the more than 30 yuan she had earned.
Zhou Xiaoyun was unwilling to accept the money, but Fang Wenchao persuaded her: "Xiaoyun, just take it! Shu Ping's sister is feeling embarrassed for not paying your tuition fees, so consider this as your tuition fee. Besides, this is the fruit of your labor."
"Teacher Fang, you're making me blush! I've been following you to learn the accordion for so long and have never paid tuition fees. You'd better take this money back!"
Fang Wenchao stuffed the money into Zhou Xiaoyun's pocket: "How can this be mentioned in the same breath? If you don't work hard, I can only teach for a short time, and it won't be of much use. The key is that you have to make an effort yourself. Take this money quickly, Shuping sister opened a store and made a lot of money, she doesn't care about this little bit, but for you, it's not a small amount. With some money, it's also convenient to buy what you want."
These words hit Zhou Xiaoyun's heart, but she couldn't say anything and had to swallow them.
However, she rarely hid money from her family. As soon as she arrived home, Xiao Yun honestly explained the origin of the money and handed it over to Zhao Yu Zhen.
Zhao Yuzhen, who had made some money from doing business, became more generous and less petty compared to before. At that time, she very readily let Zhou Xiaoyun keep the money and buy something she liked.
Wow! What a historic turn of events!
Some people who are not quite used to the change in Old Mother Zhou Xiaoyun touched her occipital bone, did the sun come out from the west?
Dabao saw Zhou Xiaoyun with so much private money and couldn't help but feel envious, scratching his ears and cheeks, almost begging for some.
Xiao Bao didn't have as many worries as him and directly asked for a dollar to buy an exercise book.
The second girl, also a little money enthusiast, went away with five cents clutched in her palm, and she couldn't help but giggle from time to time as she looked at the money.
Dabao hated himself at this time: why did he become a brother three years older than Zhou Xiaoyun? How could he bear to ask his sister for money? Look at Xiaobao and Er Ya, they were so good, opening their mouths without any scruples.
Zhou Xiaoyun deliberately teased Da Bao, shaking the money in front of him before putting it into her pocket. She took Er Ya to buy something to eat, and then took Xiao Bao to buy a notebook and pencils, but didn't mention giving any to Da Bao this time.
Dabao stared enviously at Er'niao, who was smugly eating a yellow egg roll in front of him for one yuan each, with saliva almost dripping out. When he saw the beautiful notebook in Xiaobao's hand, his eyes turned even greener.
Dabao finally threw away the psychological barrier brought by his brother's identity and shouted loudly: "Da Ya, I also want a notebook! I also want to eat egg rolls!"
Zhou Xiaoyun laughed loudly with a hearty "hahaha"!