latelenovela Chapter 172 Shen Ru's Family Dinner
Chapter 172 Shen Ru's Family Dinner
Su Panpan looked at the children who gathered around her and a warm smile appeared on her face.
The vixen jumped up and down and pounced on her. Su Panpan raised her hand to block the vixen and took out one hand to touch her head.
She took a package of cakes from the oxcart and said softly, "Don't worry, children. There's something for everyone."
The children in the village clapped their hands excitedly, their eyes fixed on the pastries.
Qin Mu, Yueyue, Qin Xiao and Xiaoxiao also watched this scene happily.
Su Panpan distributed the cakes to the children one by one, and then said to them gently: "Eat together, play together, and get along well with each other."
The children nodded vigorously and couldn't wait to taste the delicious pastries.
Yueyue held the hands of several of her friends and said proudly, "My mother is the best."
Xiaoxiao also smiled and nodded, and said to her brothers and sisters: "We should learn from mom and help others more."
Qin Mu looked at the happy faces of his friends and his heart was filled with joy.
He said to everyone, "Come on, let's go over there and play some games."
The children cheered and ran to the open space not far away and started playing happily.
"Mom, Third Aunt, Brother Erniu, you're back." Sisi and Linlin ran out from the next yard, their hair fluttering gently in the breeze, their faces flushed with excitement.
"Hey, come quickly, come to your mother." Shen Ru was even happier when she saw her two daughters. She hadn't seen them for a long time, and her longing for them turned into endless tenderness at this moment.
Sisi blinked her bright eyes and said happily, "Mom, we miss you so much."
"Wow, you two have grown taller!" Su Panpan looked at Sisi and Linlin. She hadn't seen them for a while, and the two girls looked even prettier.
"Why didn't I know I had grown taller?" Sisi answered in a baby voice, making everyone laugh.
Qin Youwen also came out of the yard, greeted Su Panpan, and then started moving things with Erniu.
After moving the things, Qin Youwen looked at Su Panpan and Erniu with a smile on his face and said enthusiastically: "Panpan, Erniu, you have worked hard on the way. Stay at home for dinner today."
Su Panpan quickly waved her hands and responded politely: "Second uncle, there is no need to go to such trouble. Let's go back."
Erniu also echoed: "Yeah, we won't bother you anymore."
Qin Youwen, however, refused to give in and raised his voice, saying, "The dishes are all ready. We're just waiting for the last few dishes to come out of the pot before we can eat. You can't leave."
Su Panpan and Erniu looked at each other, feeling a little hesitant.
At this time, the tempting aroma wafted from the kitchen, making their stomachs growl.
Su Panpan smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "This...that's so embarrassing."
Erniu also scratched his head and said, "We didn't help much, so how can we have the nerve to stay for dinner?"
Qin Youwen laughed heartily and said, "Don't be polite, we are all family, come quickly."
Su Panpan and Erniu still felt bad, so they said, "Then let's go and help."
As they spoke, they prepared to go to the kitchen.
Qin Youwen quickly stopped them and said, "No, no, we're almost done. Just let your second uncle and his wife help."
"How can that be? We can't eat and drink for free," Su Panpan insisted.
Erniu also nodded and said, "Yes, let's do something."
Qin Youwen smiled helplessly and said, "Really, there's no need. Just wait for dinner."
Su Panpan and Erniu had no choice but to give up and stood aside, feeling a little at a loss.
At this time, the sound of pots and pans colliding and Shen Ru's busy figure could be heard from the kitchen.
She stir-fried the dishes skillfully, her movements quick and skillful.
Su Panpan and Erniu walked into the kitchen, and a rich aroma of food hit them.
On the stove were old duck stewed with bamboo shoots, tender and juicy green vegetables, bright red braised fish fillets, salty and delicious minced meat with pickled mustard greens, steaming egg and mushroom soup, fried potato chips, crispy fried peanuts, and a plate of fried pickled vegetables.
Shen Ru was frying a poached egg, and there was a plate of fried eggs next to her.
"We'll be eating soon. Panpan, Erniu, come here and try a fried egg." Shen Ru greeted the two people who came in.
The eggs were fried to perfection, with slightly browned edges and tender whites.
Su Panpan gently touched it with chopsticks, and the egg white trembled slightly, becoming elastic.
The egg yolk is just solidified, bright golden in color, without any over-frying. The center is slightly runny, as if there is a small sun hidden in it, emitting an attractive luster.
When you gently poke the egg yolk with chopsticks, the thick egg liquid slowly flows out like a golden stream.
Su Panpan gently picked up a poached egg and placed it in her mouth. The smooth white melted between her lips and teeth, offering a delicate touch. Then, the newly solidified yolk cracked in her mouth, and the thick egg liquid instantly gushed out, full of mellow and fresh fragrance. The slightly runny yolk had a dense and rich texture, and a warm and satisfying feeling instantly spread, making her feel intoxicated.
"Second uncle, your fried eggs are really delicious. Why didn't I know that your fried eggs are so delicious before?" Su Panpan couldn't help but praise.
"Haha, that's because there's no chance to show your talents." Erniu also joked while eating.
"Hahaha, yes, yes, yes. Let me show my skills next time." Shen Ru laughed out loud at Erniu's words.
"There are only two more dishes left. You can go to the living room first."
Su Panpan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "This is really rich!"
Erniu also nodded and agreed: "Indeed, this table of food looks tempting."
Shen Ru smiled and said, "These are all home-cooked dishes. Come and sit down."
"Okay, let's take these dishes out first."
But Su Panpan and Erniu still insisted on helping to serve the dishes, arrange the bowls and chopsticks, and serve the soup.
"Uncle, it's time to eat." Su Panpan saw Qin Youwen coming back from outside with two buckets of water and called him to eat together.
Qin Youwen smiled and replied, "Okay, you eat first. I'll take the water to the kitchen and be back soon."
Seeing that the children had not returned yet, Erniu went to the gate and called out, "Qin Mu, Xiaoxiao, Sisi, Linlin, Qin Xiao, Yueyue, it's time to eat!"
Not long after Erniu finished shouting, he heard footsteps and laughter coming from afar.
Qin Mu and his younger brothers and sisters flew towards the yard like a group of happy birds.
Sisi, with her cute pigtails, was running in front, skipping and shouting, "Time to eat, time to eat!"
Qin Xiao followed closely, his little face flushed with excitement.
Linlin held Xiaoxiao's hand, and the two ran and laughed.
Yueyue used her short legs to try hard to catch up with her brothers and sisters, for fear of being left behind.
The children rushed into the yard, full of vigor and energy, adding a bit of liveliness and childlike fun to the already warm atmosphere.