dognovel Chapter 266
Chapter 266
The firecrackers were our family’s old stock, and when we were tidying up the house, we put them in this space.
Six people from two families sat in the dim basement and happily ate a large table of food.
Grandma Pang was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling: "Tiyun, you are really good at tidying things up. Your family has kept the soybeans in the refrigerator for more than two years, and they haven't gone bad! I spent a lot of effort to store them, but they eventually got worms! I should learn from you!"
Except for Mu Mu, everyone at the table felt a little embarrassed.
It was Qi Mingyu who broke the silence: "Grandma, have another piece of tofu. You stewed it very well today. It's very tender and has a meaty aroma."
As he said this, he picked up a piece of tofu for Grandma Pang to eat.
Grandma Pang said with some pride: "I stewed the tofu in the same soup as the pork ribs, and thickened it at the end, so that it could be stewed with flavor and taste more tender."
She has bad teeth, so she likes to eat tofu.
Zhong Tiyun quickly changed the subject: "That's right, Grandma Pang. I follow your method and it always tastes a little worse. And the spicy smoked fish, when I make it, I always get a smoky flavor. I don't know how you make it, but it doesn't taste smoky at all. It's fragrant and spicy, and goes really well with rice."
Mu Mu is small, but he also likes spicy food. While talking, he had already put several pieces of smoked fish into the bowl.
It made everyone laugh.
"You kid, eat slowly. There are only a few of us. Are you afraid that someone will snatch the food from you?" Zhou Jianghai scolded with a smile.
The ribs were stewed for so long that even the bones were almost crispy.
Zhou Shuwan picked up a piece of pork ribs and was sucking the bone marrow inside with relish. She felt that the bone marrow was the most fragrant.
Seeing that she was eating with such relish, Qi Mingyu took out several pieces of ribs that looked like they were about to fall apart from the bones from the large bowl in the middle and placed them in her bowl, whispering, "Eat slowly too."
Except for the first few months after his rebirth, Zhou Shuwan ate like crazy. Later, he got used to eating good food, and his stomach was full. He never went hungry again, and he started to eat politely again.
The way he was sucking the bone marrow and eating it seemed like he was wolfing it down, so Qi Mingyu gave him a few instructions.
Afraid that she would choke, he considerately poured her half a cup of drink.
While eating, half of his attention was on Zhou Shuwan. Zhou Jianghai and Zhong Tiyun were naturally satisfied when they saw this.
Halfway through the meal, Zhou Jianghai raised the wine glass in his hand and said, "Whether it's Grandma Pang or Mu Mu, today is New Year's Eve. Let's make an exception and pour half a glass of white wine. Let's celebrate together."
"Mu Mu, just take two small sips." Zhong Tiyun poured enough wine for Mu Mu to cover the bottom of the glass, and poured half a glass for Zhou Shuwan.
Grandma Pang was a good drinker and poured herself half a glass of wine.
Qi Mingyu warned her again, "Grandma, drink slowly, don't rush it to your head."
Grandma Pang raised her wine glass with a smile: "Come, I wish us better and better in the future, and peace every year!"
"I wish everyone good luck and good fortune in the coming year!"
"I hope the end of the world will pass as soon as possible, and both our families will be safe, well-fed and well-drinking, and happy forever!" Zhou Jianghai said finally.
After the meal, everyone cleaned up the tables, chairs, and dishes together.
The space in the basement is not ventilated, so when they cook, they try to pull the sleeping curtains tightly to prevent the smoke from passing through.
When it was time to eat, I lit a few more candles to absorb the odor in the air.
Zhong Tiyun said, "Actually, what we need most is not batteries, but a machine that can automatically refresh the air."
"Maybe there will be one in the future." Zhou Shuwan encouraged.
In previous lives, there were no new types of batteries developed after the end of the world. Slowly, the technological products needed for the end of the world will appear.
While Grandma Pang was away, Zhou Shuwan put the quilts and mattresses on the six people's beds into the space and replaced them with new mattresses and quilts.
Grandma Pang was very surprised when she saw it.
"New year, new atmosphere. Brother Xiaoyu and I went back to Building 5 and got a few replacement sets from my home." Zhou Shuwan said with a smile.
Qi Mingyu nodded naturally, and just looking at his expression, he was very convincing.
Grandma Pang praised him, "Oh, they say people grow up after dating. Xiaoyu has become more considerate since he started dating Wanwan."
"Xiao Yu is a careful child." Zhong Tiyun praised him quickly.
"I think your Wanwan is a sensible and considerate person. She saves you and Dahai a lot of worry!"
So, the New Year's Eve vigil ended with the adults from both families praising each other's children.
In the second half of the night, Qi Mingyu seized the opportunity and waited for both families to gather around the dining table and watch the Spring Festival Gala of previous years on their laptops. When Zhou Shuwan came to the bed to get something, he finally caught her and secretly kissed her.
Recently, apart from going to the base, the two of them have hardly been alone together.
Under such a pair of eyes, it is a luxury to even get a hug.
With the curtain blocking the view, Zhou Shuwan bravely turned around and kissed the other person back.
Qi Mingyu held Zhou Shuwan's hand tightly, and was reluctant to let go for a long time.
Zhou Shuwan was worried that her family would see her, so she pulled her hand hard. He then whispered in her ear with a slightly hoarse voice, "Wanwan, Happy New Year!"
Zhou Shuwan also responded in a low voice: "Brother Xiaoyu, Happy New Year!"
The feeling of secretly falling in love in front of the whole family, although it makes people shy and embarrassed, makes both of them feel an indescribable excitement and sweetness in their hearts.
Until Zhou Jianghai called out casually, "Wanwan, open some cans for Dad. Any snacks? Melon seeds, peanuts, or something like that?"
There are packaging bags, and if these things are stored properly, they will not go bad even at this time.
Zhou Shuwan quickly agreed.
Over there, Zhong Tiyun secretly glared at Zhou Jianghai.
As they were all experienced people, the adults knew what the young people were doing hiding over there, so they were tactful enough not to expose them.
Only Zhou Jianghai insists on being the one who spoils the fun!
After receiving a roll of the eyes from his wife, Zhou Jianghai cleared his throat and continued, "Your grandmother Pang's teeth aren't very good. See if there are any softer snacks."
Grandma Pang waved her hands and said, "I don't want to eat it. Let Mumu eat it. Children all love snacks."
"It's okay, Grandma Pang. We stocked up on snacks. Today is New Year's Eve, so we should get together to watch TV, eat some sunflower seeds, and snacks."
There were no oranges, but there were canned oranges. Zhou Shuwan gave each person a small bottle.
Melon seeds, wafer biscuits, small breads, hawthorn slices, soft candies, chestnut cakes... as well as vacuum-packed country eggs, spicy strips, nuts, etc.
There were many kinds of food, and the two families enjoyed watching and eating them. They had just finished the New Year’s Eve dinner and couldn’t eat much, so they just ate with melon seeds.
I had a very satisfying New Year’s Eve!