"Xiao Man, are you done with your work?" Aunt Cao came in and asked.
Cai Xiaoman looked up, only to find that his back was sore. Although crystal osmanthus cake is not difficult to make, if you want to make it exquisite and beautiful, you have to be careful in every step and put all your attention in it.
She used to be a senior pastry chef. Unlike those small shops on the street, she is more particular and refined. Every step requires perfection, just to be worthy of its expensive price. This has become a habit. It is okay when cooking, but when it comes to pastries, it is extremely particular. This is something that other people spend money on, and it is used as a commodity, so the serious attitude is even more serious.
This was originally a very good quality, but the amount to be done today is too great, and this obsessive-compulsive disorder has become a burden instead. Even the women from Cao's family who came to help said that it was almost enough, and the people they hosted were all rough, how could they be so careful.
Cai Xiaoman understands from the bottom of his heart that he can't help but be demanding when he can do it. Even a little flaw can't be seen, and he can't help making adjustments. He even wants to eliminate it if he can't do it well. He doesn't want to release it tomorrow.
This kind of attitude made her almost unable to straighten her neck at the end of the day.
"There are still some finishing tasks in the future, which are relatively simple, and my aunt and sister-in-law can do it." She said while doing a set of relaxation exercises. She looked outside and found that the sky had already darkened, "Are we going back now?"
It was only then that Cai Xiaoman realized that he was very hungry. At noon, because he was working, he didn't dare to leave halfway, so that some steps would be wasted. So in this kitchen, I casually ate some steamed buns and vegetables.
She didn't remember what she ate at all, but she knew that she had to fill her stomach quickly and finish her work. The front speed was too slow, and Cai Xiaoman was worried that it would be too late, so his whole nerves were tense.
Now that her work is over, she immediately relaxes, only to find that she is sore everywhere, and she is so hungry that her head is a little dizzy.
"No hurry, we're all ready to eat here before we leave. We'll wait for you to come over when you're ready." Seeing her hesitation, Aunt Cao said, "This is the rule. If you help us, you'll end up with a mess." If we can¡¯t eat good food, our family will lose face in this alley.¡±
Wang Xiuxiu also said: "You must try my uncle's food. Although it is not as exquisite as yours, it tastes very good. No matter who comes to our house to eat, they will eat an extra bowl than usual. It is very delicious. "
Cai Xiaoman didn't refuse any more, washed his hands and went out together.
As soon as I went out, I was warmly greeted by a group of people.
The Cao family had a big dinner party, as long as it was not raining, as long as they were at home, and those who were not sick, they all ate together in the courtyard in the middle. There were already a lot of people, but because of tomorrow's big happy event, all the people who were outside have returned, and the whole house is full of people.
This is not a family having dinner at all, it is very similar to what Cai Xiaoman saw in his previous life, where the people of a village gathered for dinner in the minority cottages.
The tables were laid out and arranged in a long row, with a total of five rows. There is a row of relatively short tables at the front. Sitting there were people from Aunt Cao's grandfather's generation. Except for that row and the row of children, there is no distinction between men and women, the others are divided into men and women, and basically people of the same generation sit together.
It is not a taboo to separate tables between men and women in the Cao family, it is simply a topic at the dinner table, or women like to get together with women, and men like to get together with men. The meals on the men's and women's tables are also the same, but the men's table has a larger portion.
"It's so lively." Cai Xiaoman couldn't help sighing. Although he had heard Wang Xiuxiu say it before, he was still shocked by the battle when he saw it with his own eyes.
Wang Xiuxiu said with a smile: "My maternal ancestor's family likes everyone to get together. Even if it is not convenient to set up a big table like this sometimes, several families get together and eat together in a small room. Unless you are sick, you are afraid of getting sick. Otherwise, at least ten people will gather together."
"No wonder everyone has such a good relationship." Cai Xiaoman couldn't help sighing, there must be conflicts in crowded places, and the Cao family can't avoid it. But on the whole, everyone is still very united and friendly. The Cao family are straightforward, and they will speak out on the spot if there is any unpleasantness.
If it can't be solved, the matter is easy, just fight directly, whoever wins will win, it is very simple and rude. If there are conflicts between daughters-in-law, let their men or children fight.
There is no detour in doing things, so there is no overnight hatred. Even if there are some gaps, it is just a small fight at home, and it is notoriously united when going out to the outside world.
It was the first time for Cai Xiaoman to see such a huge family living so closely with each other.?Okay, satisfy yourself.
"Haven't you heard a saying that when righteousness slaughters more dogs, most of them are scholars who are guilty." Cai Xiaoman was worried about correcting too much, and said: "But it depends on the person. No matter what industry there are always a few scum. Even if it is Gangsters are cruel to others, but they are also good to their own family. Of course, there are also the opposite, they are very bad to their own family, but they are very righteous to outsiders."
"Yes, there are quite a few of these two kinds of people. It's like that old man on the street" Hearing these words, the aunts and sisters-in-law who were immersed in the gossip circle immediately chatted.
Cai Xiaoman ate a lot of delicious food and heard a lot of gossip, and then went home with Aunt Cao, mother and daughter in a carriage. In fact, the two of them have a special room here, and they would definitely not go back in normal times, but they were worried that Cai Xiaoman would be alone, so they went back together.
When going back, Cai Xiaoman was stuffed with dozens of catties of fresh bacon and sausages. Even if she wasn't given a red envelope later, these meats already made the trip worthwhile. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com