Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 212 - 0212 Bridal Chamber Candles 4_1

Chapter 212: Chapter 0212 Bridal Chamber Candles 4_1

"Do we still have meat at home?" Lu Tianzhi asked as Lu Jiang nodded. He then accused, "Uncle, you’re so mean. On your big wedding day, you didn’t bring out all the meat for everyone to eat! But then again, I’m really happy to hear this!" By the end, his accusation turned into exhilaration, his eyes curved like crescent moons.

Guan Yu, who was younger and even more innocent and exuberant than him, had a chubby face that bloomed into a smile.

"Go and chat with your auntie. If she’s happy, she’ll often cook delicious food for you.

Because Chen Ming, Xu Aiguo, Cheng An and others had helped to get fresh pork, pork skin, pig’s blood, and so on, a significant portion of the cured meat and sausages that Feng Qingxue had asked Jiang He to deliver were saved. It wasn’t that Lu Jiang deliberately did not bring them out.

Feng Qingxue was feeling bored sitting in the bridal chamber, but she was indeed very happy to see the children.

She quickly noticed the red rings around two of the children’s eyes. After finding out the reason, she couldn’t help but laugh, and softly said, "Tianzhi, Ayu, don’t be upset. If there’s a chance, I will cook the authentic ’Eight Big Bowls’ for the family exclusively, and we won’t allow others at the table. Then no one will fight with you, and everyone can eat their fill!"

As she spoke, she stood up and opened the betrothal chest to take out some fruits. At the same time, she used the chest to shield herself as she took out treats like sachima and peanut candies that she had carefully wrapped in paper from her pocket, and gave them to the boys.

Under Feng Qingxue’s direction, Lu Tianjun brought some to his father and returned carrying a military canteen.

They were eating and drinking in the bridal chamber while people outside were also doing the same until three or four o’clock.

Food, wine and cigarettes were all fully consumed.

Eight big bowls were clean and shiny, even cleaner than being washed with water.

Lu Jiang came to call Feng Qingxue to say goodbye to the guests. When they and Father Lu sent off the last guest, the old, middle-aged, and young people of Wanglou Brigade took their own bowls, chopsticks, tables and chairs back home after tidying them up. The pots, bowls, basins and spatulas in the kitchen had also been thoroughly cleaned by the two cooks and neatly arranged. Not even a chopstick was missing.

"Dad and the kids haven’t eaten yet, I’ll go cook!"

Father Lu hurriedly stopped Feng Qingxue, "Let Tianjun and Acheng handle it. The day before yesterday, Ajiang bought noodles. Just boil them, and it will be fine. You’re the bride, you should not do any chores for the first three days, or else it will bring you fatigue for a lifetime."

"Does it really work like that?" Feng Qingxue didn’t believe it.

"Whether it works or not, it is a rule of our family. You should go back and rest. Tianjun, Acheng and I will handle dinner." After Lu Jiang returned to the army, he spent his free time with the cooking crew. Although he couldn’t cook gourmet meals, simple meals were not a problem for him.

Scallion oil noodles, sautéed greens, fried eggs; dinner was served and it received unanimous praise from everyone.

After they finished cleaning up after dinner, Father Lu happily took a group of kids back to the cattle shed. The usually slow-witted Niu Yibao took an unexpected initiative, "Uncle Lu, wait for me. I’ll also go to the cattle shed to get some air."

Thus, only the bride and groom were left in the bridal chamber.

An awkward atmosphere ensued.

Feng Qingxue’s eyes wandered, and finally she said, "You must be tired after a long day. You should rest well. I’m going to boil some water!" She purposefully brought out the cypress bathtub she had brought as part of her dowry for bathing.

"I’ll help you!" Lu Jiang wouldn’t give up such a good opportunity.

Not only did he help Feng Qingxue boil water, but he also helped her bathe and scrubbed her back. The sight of her skin as white as snow left him utterly enamored. If it weren’t for his injury, he would’ve certainly joined her for a romantic bath.