Wu Dagang did not stay at Zhou Ziwen's house for long.
The two chatted for a while, Zhou Ziwen talked about some things in the city, and Wu Dagang talked about some changes in the village.
Actually, there is nothing much to talk about in the village. After all, the time when Zhou Ziwen left was the time when everyone was in winter.
It's cold outside, and everyone is willing to stay on the kang and not go out, so naturally there won't be much to do.
However, there are still many shortcomings among some parents.
After all, Wu Dagang is the village secretary, and he handles everything.
It can be said that he knows best what happens in the village.
Wu Dagang drank a few sips of tea, teased little Yueyue again, then stood up and prepared to leave.
"Ziwen, I'm going back first. Remember to come over for dinner tomorrow." Wu Dagang said.
"Okay, Uncle Wu." Zhou Ziwen nodded in agreement.
After Wu Dagang left, Zhou Ziwen talked about the dinner treat in the evening.
"Brother Ziwen, are you busy? Do you want me to help?"
Chen Qiaoyi asked with concern.
“No need, you should take care of Yueyue!”
Zhou Ziwen shook his head.
Chen Qiaoyi's most important task now is to take good care of Yueyue, and she is not needed for other things.
Chen Qiaoyi nodded: "Okay, brother Ziwen, just let me know if you are too busy."
Zhou Ziwen smiled: "Don't worry, I can I can handle it.”
After saying that, Zhou Ziwen began to prepare the ingredients for the dinner.
But before preparing the ingredients for the evening, he had to make lunch first.
Of course, both of these things can be done together. Anyway, it’s still early and there is plenty of time.
He took out some previously stored meat and vegetables from the warehouse and began to wash and cut them.
Not to mention the meat, these are what he comes back from when he goes to the mountains from time to time and hunts in the mountains.
As for the vegetables, these were harvested by him before leaving.
Fortunately, it’s cold here, so even though it took a long time, it’s still edible.
But this thing has been around for a few months anyway, and he doesn't plan to keep it.
It’s just a treat this time, so I might as well consume some first.
Zhou Ziwen handled the ingredients quickly with hands and feet. After a while, the sound of chopping vegetables and the clanging of pots and pans came from the kitchen.
While he was busy, he was thinking about the dishes to be made for the evening and thinking about how to satisfy everyone.
When lunch was ready, Chen Shiying also came back from work.
"Shiying, you're back. Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner." Zhou Ziwen greeted.
Chen Shiying responded, washed her hands, and came to the dining table.
"Wow, today's lunch looks very rich." Chen Shiying said looking at the dishes on the table.
“These are home-cooked dishes, just like them.” Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.
Looking at Chen Qiaoyi holding the child and watching them eat, Zhou Ziwen once again felt the necessity of a crib.
Not only a crib but also a stroller is required.
Zhou Ziwen made a mental note and decided to find time to make a crib and stroller.
He has full-level carpentry skills, so doing these is still very simple.
“Brother Ziwen, when do you think Zhaodi will come back!”
While eating, Chen Qiaoyi asked.
She and Shen Zhaodi were good best friends, and she missed them very much after not seeing each other for such a long time.
"It's probably just the past few days."
Zhou Ziwen thought for a moment and then answered.
To be honest, he missed Shen Zhaodi after not seeing her for so long.
Now that the new year has passed, it’s almost time for her to come back. "Yes, it will be lively when Zhao Di comes back." Chen Shiying also agreed.
The three of them chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was warm.
Zhou Ziwen found that since returning, the two sisters seemed much more comfortable.
Although Zhou's father and mother, including their elder sisters, took good care of them when they were in the city, after all, they hadn't been in contact for long, and there were elders around, so they couldn't let go.
But it’s different now that I’m back. There are only Zhou Ziwen and them at home.
They are both well-informed people, and it is much easier to get along with them.
After lunch, Chen Shiying took the initiative to help clear away the dishes.
"Ziwen, you go and take care of the evening treat. Leave this to me." Chen Shiying said.
"Okay, thank you for the hard work." Zhou Ziwen nodded.
Zhou Ziwen returned to the kitchen and continued to prepare ingredients for the evening. He carefully washed the vegetables, cut the meat into appropriate sizes, and prepared various seasonings.
At this time, Chen Qiaoyi walked into the kitchen holding Yueyue.
"Brother Ziwen, Yueyue seems to be asleep." Chen Qiaoyi said softly.
"Then put her on the bed, be careful not to wake her up." Zhou Ziwen said.
Chen Qiaoyi carefully placed Yueyue on the bed and returned to the kitchen.
“Brother Ziwen, let me help you.” Chen Qiaoyi said.
"No, you can go and rest. Taking care of Yueyue is quite tiring." Zhou Ziwen said.
Chen Qiaoyi smiled: "I'm not tired. I'm happy if I can do something for you."
Zhou Ziwen smiled helplessly: "Okay, then help me Let’s wash these dishes.”
Chen Qiaoyi happily agreed and began to wash the dishes seriously.
After all, it is a meal for dozens of people, so there is a lot to prepare.
Fortunately, Zhou Ziwen has good physical strength and moves quickly, so it didn't take long to get the preliminary work ready.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhou Ziwen packed the ingredients and set off for the mushroom planting base.
When he arrived at the base, he unexpectedly found that almost everyone in the mushroom group was here.
Nearly a hundred people gathered together, and the scene became lively in an instant.
"Team leader, you are here!" Everyone greeted Zhou Ziwen when they saw him.
"Everyone came quite early." Zhou Ziwen responded with a smile.
“The team leader is treating us to a treat, so of course we have to be active.” Someone joked.
Everyone laughed loudly and the atmosphere became even more lively.
"Okay, now that you are here, don't be idle. You go and get some firewood and tables and benches. Come back with a few more people and come back with me to get the food."
Zhou Ziwen You're not polite, just start arranging tasks for them.
"Team leader, we have also brought some food. Please see if it is enough. If not, we will go back and get it."
Liu Dawei said.
“Yes, team leader, I brought the bacon from home, it’s delicious.”
“I brought sweet potatoes.”
“I brought Eggs.”
The team members spoke one after another.
Although Zhou Ziwen said he wanted to treat them, they would not come empty-handed.
Everyone brought their own rations and took out the good things at home.
Zhou Ziwen looked at everyone taking out their things, and felt a little moved in his heart, "Everyone is so polite, bringing so many things, I feel a little embarrassed to treat you."
"Team leader, you are making a big deal out of yourself when you say this. We are all members of the mushroom group, let's all have fun together." Wang Dayou said with a smile.
"That's right, the team leader is usually so kind to us, and we also want to express our feelings." Zhao Xiaohua agreed.
Zhou Ziwen nodded: "Okay, then I would like to thank you all. Come on, everyone put things away first, and then prepare firewood, tables and benches as I just said, and then a few people will follow me Go back and get the vegetables.”
Everyone took action, some went to move firewood, some went to get tables and benches, and a few followed Zhou Ziwen back to get the vegetables. (End of this chapter)