Return To 1977 Chapter 477: Have a banquet

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After looking at every room in the "Huatingyuaner", there are three more happy people in the Hong family's old house.

Hong Yanzheng, Hong Yanwen and Xu Manli couldn't help but be happy. Because not only is life good today and the house is good, but the Hong family, young and old, also received a gift.

The things were naturally bought by "Tang Xin'er".

What she gave Hong Lucheng this time was a magnifying glass with a silver handle. The last time she visited on May Day, she discovered that Hong Lucheng liked reading books and newspapers. She was interested and looked for this thing. The old man could read the fine print without worrying.

What she gave to Wang Yunlin were silk scarves with shimmering lights and shadows. The silk scarves came from Hangzhou and were soft and delicate. The color is both gray and blue, not gaudy, but very dignified and elegant. Just in line with Wang Yunlin's age.

What she gave Hong Yanru was a white floral dress. What I gave to my sister-in-law Xu Manli was a pair of light gray "Fan Li Ding" material pants.

This thing is a newly launched worsted wool industrial fabric after "Chenliang". The name comes from the transliteration of valitin, which is also called thin wool. It has clear texture, smooth surface, smooth and scratchy feel, good breathability, light and thin, and is most suitable for summer clothing.

As for the three grown men, Hong Yanzheng, Hong Yanwen, and Chen Liquan, each wore a white short-sleeved shirt.

Don’t forget that this thing is not breathable, does not wick away sweat in summer, and does not protect against cold in winter. But men and women are different. It doesn't matter if it's hotter. What they care about is that the material doesn't deform and is easy to wash. In the summer, a few rubs will do the job, and the clothes will dry quickly. There is no need to press or iron, and nothing will be delayed.

Besides, there really isn’t much to choose from when it comes to men’s attire these days. Almost everyone wears this, euphemistically called “fashionable.” Just from the word "chasing", we can tell the consumer psychology of people these days. A sense of community is what people pursue most at this time.

In addition, "Tang Xin'er" has not forgotten the two children. This time she gave Hong Jun a set of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" novels, a total of sixty volumes. What was given to Hong Yi were two barrels of high-grade milk powder.

Thinking about it, it’s no wonder she was waiting at the door and complained. All these things together weighed more than ten kilograms. She brought them all along the way.

In short, except for Hong Yanwu, everyone in the Hong family is polite and satisfied.

And everyone has a common feeling after getting the thing in their hands. They all think that "Tang Xin'er" is quite discerning and understands everyone's psychology very well. She knows what looks good and what doesn’t, and she also knows what kind of things to give to everyone. It's just that she spent so much money and everyone was embarrassed.

For example, Hong Lu said to "Tang Xin'er", "My child, don't be so polite in the future. Being able to come and celebrate the festival with us is the best gift. The Hong family will also be your home from now on. Furthermore, we are happy even if we don’t take anything with us. We all treat you as our own child. How can you say that parents can care so much about their children?”

It's like "having too much etiquette will make you feel strange", but this kind of strangeness made "Tang Xin'er" heartbroken. This is really not something she is unfamiliar with.

Wang Yunlin said, "You child, this kind of kindness is rare, we appreciate it. But it's not good that you have thought of all of us, but you don't have a gift. I also want to give you something. How about you If you don't like it, just come home in a few days and I'll ask the Su family next door to measure it for you. I happen to have a piece of material in my hand. Although it has been out of date for a long time, the texture is the same as new. The main thing is that it is cool to wear. It seems that whether I ask Lao Su or Su Jin to make you summer clothes to wear at home."

In this case, the elder's gift is indispensable. "Tang Xin'er" could only nod in thanks.

At seven-thirty that night, when the sun was setting in the west, the last bright red glow was reflected on the horizon. Everyone has taken a shower.

At this time, Wang Yunlin took some pomegranate flowers from the garden, claiming that they were "auspicious flowers", and asked Xu Manli, "Tang Xin'er" and Hong Yanru to put hairpins on their hair.

After that, the Hong family’s dinner finally began.

As for the first family dinner held in the Hong family’s old house, there were really many things that made everyone feel novel and interesting.

First, the banquet location and environment are interesting.

This meal was specially set up in the attic of golden nanmu. Not only is the air circulation good here, but the scenery outside is also good.

Don't look at it. It's getting dark. No matter how beautiful the flowers and trees are, you can't see them clearly. But the lights in all the rooms in the Hong family courtyard were turned on.

The warm yellow light shines on the ground in the courtyard from the doors and windows, and there are bamboo lanterns hanging under the eaves, which is a rare beauty in itself.

There is a saying in a Tang poem, "The colors of the mattress are far away on the ground, and the brilliant light is far away on the sky." This is roughly the case.

Coupled with the soft sound of the trees in the courtyard being blown by the wind, the faint aroma of nanmu, and the smell of lilacs floating in, all these make everyone feel as if they are in ancient times, or walking into a story. .

Secondly, the table on which the banquet is set is also very strange.

They used the big log of golden nan as their table today. He was sitting on a huanghuali hardwood chair brought by Hong Yanwu.

Not only is it wide enough, but because Hong Yanwu has long considered the inconvenience caused by a large table, he also asked the craftsmen who repaired the house to make a wooden turntable with a diameter of 1.6 meters for the table.

Place the turntable on the log like this, and place a bunch of red calamus flowers in a celadon plum vase in the middle. Not only does it add to the festive atmosphere. This method can also be used to take care of people sitting in all directions.

Of course, this kind of manual table turntable is now a common thing in restaurants.

But don’t forget, in this era, it is indeed a fantastic idea. Even Hong Lucheng, who has been running a restaurant his whole life, praised this trick. I can't help but feel a little impressed with Hong Yanwu.

As for the third, it is the attraction generated by rich food.

According to old traditions, in addition to rice dumplings and fruits such as cherries and mulberries, fish and shrimp should be the main food in the Dragon Boat Festival in Beijing.

Because this season coincides with the flood season for yellow croaker and giant prawns, the unique fish from Bohai Bay are often oversupplied and extremely cheap after being salvaged and transported to the capital via Tianmen.

Today's market is of course in short supply. But the plumpness of fish and shrimp remains unchanged. The high price excludes most people and reserves this taste for a limited group of people.

So Wang Yunlin still bought two large yellow flowers weighing three to four kilograms, and ten large prawns weighing three to one. This meal features braised fish and braised shrimp in oil as the main dishes.

In addition, the Dragon Boat Festival is coming and summer is here. Because of the hot weather, people often feel anorexic. Therefore, except for fish and shrimp, the rest of the food should be fresh.

Wang Yunlin has prepared "shrimp jelly", "chicken jelly", "emerald duck", "crystal elbow", etc. at home. These cold dishes are cool and refreshing, fresh but not greasy, and are the most suitable food in midsummer. After bringing them over, they were placed in the "wooden refrigerator" which is an old thing at home.

The so-called "wooden refrigerator" is actually an ancient refrigerator that has been popular among wealthy families in my country since the Qing Dynasty.

This kind of thing is made of wood as the shell and tin as the lining. It is made into a box about 50 cm high and 60 cm square. There is also a small hole at the bottom, which is usually blocked with a cork. When draining the water, remove the cork. The wooden cover is divided into two parts for easy access, and is supported by an 80 cm high four-legged wooden frame underneath.

When Hong Lucheng went out to buy soda, he not only bought some soda, but also bought some natural ice. He took it back and put it in the refrigerator, just for freezing food. And with this ice, you can kill two birds with one stone and make some "ice bowls".

This was once the most popular summer food in Tokyo during the summer. At that time, the lotus market in "Shichahai" was the most famous in summer.

Wang Yunlin is not very particular about what she does. Before the meal, she only takes a large bowl of crushed ice and puts some fresh water chestnuts, fresh lotus seeds, fresh lotus root slices, fresh cherries, fresh mulberries, etc. on top. However, the various fresh products are rotated as snacks, and the flavor is still very good and feels refreshing.

Of course, it doesn’t work if it’s all fish, shrimp and cold things. Moreover, northerners are particularly afraid of things made from glutinous rice, thinking that it is too sticky and difficult to digest. Therefore, it is better to drink a bowl of warm "lotus leaf porridge".

This kind of porridge is also a unique food in Beijing in summer. It’s easy to make, but it takes time.

First wash the rice normally and make porridge, add a little more water, boil the pot, wait for the rice to bloom, then cover the porridge with a large lotus leaf, cover it with the pot lid, and turn off the heat. At this time, just sit and wait. After four or five hours, open the lid of the pot and remove the lotus leaves.

Wang Yunlin cooked the porridge after taking a nap. At this time, her porridge was still warm and delicious. The white rice porridge turned out to be light yellow-green after a slight stir, and the color was very beautiful. When filled into a bowl and sprinkled with a little sugar, it was also refreshing and delicious.

In short, the Dragon Boat Festival dinner prepared by Wang Yunlin is both nutritious and delicious. Paired with two fine wines, "Lotus White" and "Osmanthus Chen", it really leaves a lasting aroma in people's mouth and cheeks.

It goes without saying that everyone praises her, and she is especially liked by "Tangxiner".

Because her taste is influenced by "Sister Agou" and "Auntie Bao", she not only likes sweet and light food, but also prefers fresh food. Naturally, she sincerely praised Wang Yunlin's dietary arrangements and said that she had never eaten many things before.

The host who entertains guests is the one who likes his guests to have a pleasant stay. And it can be seen that it is true love. "Tang Xin'er"'s happiness and satisfaction were written on her face, which made Wang Yunlin even more happy.