Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 1500: A Farewell Embrace before Departing

Chapter 1500: Chapter 1500: A Farewell Embrace before Departing

Feng Qingxue finally understood why Lu Jiang liked eating meat so much, especially braised pork.

Logically speaking, the Lu Family had always been well-off, and before Lu Jiang joined the military, he had not suffered any hardship. While the area was remote and delicacies might have been rare, there was certainly no shortage of chicken, fish, meat, or eggs. At the time, she thought it was because they were going through tough times and the food in the military wasn’t good. Later, as she experienced more, she realized that people with money and connections could always go to state-run restaurants for a good meal to improve their lives. Sometimes, a small doubt would nag at her mind.

Now, that little doubt was resolved. When she learned that only five of them survived in the end, Feng Qingxue’s eyes stung with emotion. "Life will only get better and better. We won’t let down the martyrs who sacrificed themselves!"

"That’s right. You’re witnessing better days, and the comrades from beneath the soil will see them too!"

As soon as Lu Jiang finished speaking, the pot started boiling, and the dumplings churned in the water. Feng Qingxue added another half ladle of cold water. "The dishes should be warm enough now. Take them over first, then come back to get the dumplings."

While reheating the dishes, she ladled some dumpling soup into a small pot. Since it wasn’t cold water, it heated up quickly.

When Lu Jiang returned, he came back together with Shi Guantao and Lu Tianzhi.

"Sister-in-law, you don’t have to tire yourself out like this!" Shi Guantao said, holding a bowl of dumplings, looking a bit embarrassed.

Feng Qingxue washed her hands and said, "You all start eating first, I’ll join you shortly."

The Lu Family, being large in number, filled up a big table. The dumplings in the bowl were plump and white, with thin skins and generous fillings. In front of Christine sat a large plate, half of which was already gone.

She didn’t know how to use chopsticks, so Lu Tianzhi found her a spoon, with which she managed to scoop up each dumpling perfectly.

"So it’s not just the scallion pancakes that taste amazing!" Christine’s eyes had narrowed into slits from smiling. "We’ve also had dumplings and noodles at a state-run restaurant with my father Edward’s subordinates, but they weren’t as delicious as the ones at your home."

Feng Qingxue laughed and said, "That’s not quite right. The chefs at those restaurants are much more skilled than I am. It’s just that they can’t use condiments like oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar as freely as I do, so most of their dishes end up tasting a bit bland. By the way, Christine, you must’ve been to the International Hotel. Isn’t the food there exceptionally good?"

Without the proverbial "rice to cook with," it’s difficult to make a meal, even for state-run restaurants, which were constrained by resource allocation in all aspects. In those days, there weren’t things like multi-spice chicken powder to enhance flavors, so how could you create dishes that were colorful, aromatic, and flavorful at the same time?

As for rustic, simple culinary skills, those were another matter altogether. For regular folks, the notion of good food largely depended on the quality of the ingredients and seasonings.

Christine thought for a moment and said, "It does seem that way. The food at the International Hotel was indeed very delicious, absolutely exquisite. My father said that the food served at the national banquets is supposed to be even better. In a few days, I’ll treat your whole family to a meal at the International Hotel. I’ll also invite my good friends Edward and Helen. The remittance coupons I gave you include a share from both Edward and Helen. Like me, they can’t use them all."

Hearing this, Feng Qingxue quickly responded, "You’ve already done so much for us, how could we let you be the one to treat us? If your friends don’t mind the simplicity of our home, why don’t all of you come over when you’re free? I’ve already had the honor of hosting a meal for your father before, so I’m experienced."

Christine was absolutely delighted. "That sounds wonderful! Helen and Edward will certainly be very happy."

These French people were romantic and enthusiastic, and they also loved making friends.

Watching how effortlessly Feng Qingxue conversed with the foreign woman, as well as how the children chimed in one by one, Shi Guantao couldn’t help but say to Lu Jiang, "Your wife is truly amazing! And so are your nephews!"