Afterwards, Meng's mother didn't mention helping anymore, but she was still a little worried, so she just kept watching Mingyue from the side.
Baoer was still sleeping in the room at the moment. Meng Zhen had nothing to do, so she stood aside and gave her mother a look from time to time, asking her mother to be careful not to stare at her so straightly, as it would attract so much attention!
Mingyue pretended not to see the quarrel between mother and daughter, and after thinking about it, she decided to make some cold noodles in the evening.
"Third sister-in-law, aunt, how about we have cold noodles tonight? Do you have any food taboos?" For this reason, Mingyue also specifically asked Meng Zhen and Meng Ma for their opinions.
Both mother and daughter shook their heads and said they had no objection.
You know, Zhou Sanming was always the one who cooked at home, and both mother and daughter just focused on eating, so how could they have the nerve to make suggestions!
Come to think of it, in fact, Meng's father was not optimistic about Zhou Sanming, who was born in the countryside. It was Zhou Sanming who was sweet-mouthed, hardworking, and obedient to Meng Zhen that finally made Meng's father relent.
Moreover, even though Zhou Sanming and Meng Zhen were married, he did not think about getting any benefits from Meng's father, nor did he think about taking advantage of Meng's father's leadership connections to bully others in the factory. Whether it was his welfare housing or his skilled work, he earned them all with his own real abilities. This made Meng's father look up to him and accept him as a person from the bottom of his heart.
Of course, the benefits of having a good father-in-law are also obvious. Recently, the factory had two places for studying and taking exams, and the technical workers in the factory were fighting hard for them, but Zhou Sanming took one of the places without any effort.
Even though Zhou Sanming was already the winner, he took the initiative to exchange shifts with others, and even exchanged the day shift for the most difficult night shift. Even the technical workers who were his opponents had to admit that Zhou Sanming really knew how to behave. No wonder he was able to marry the leader's daughter.
Having said that, since they have no dietary restrictions, Mingyue will just wash her hands and start eating.
The noodles were handmade dried noodles that Mingyue brought from home, and the side dishes were green peppers and potatoes that Meng Zhen bought.
After setting up a coal stove in the walkway at the door, Mingyue started boiling water while quickly preparing the ingredients.
She cut the green pepper into sections and the potatoes into shreds. Her hands moved very quickly and the kitchen knife seemed to be flying.
After cutting the vegetables, she asked Meng Zhen and the others about their tastes, and then put the chili sauce, minced garlic and seasonings in three bowls.
After the water boiled, she put the noodles in. Three minutes later, she took out the noodles, rinsed them with cold water, and then placed them in a basin. At the same time, she changed to a wok and started to stir-fry the side dishes. In two minutes, the stir-fried green peppers and shredded potatoes were ready. She took them out and put them in two plates.
The wooden board that served as a small table at the door was already filled with food. "Third sister-in-law, aunt, it's time to eat." Mingyue said to the mother and daughter who were watching nearby.
The mother and daughter of the Meng family looked at each other and nodded in agreement almost blankly.
Just now, the two of them were dazzled as they watched Mingyue busying around. It was difficult for them to even get involved, let alone help.
Only then did Meng's mother have a deep understanding of Mingyue's ability to cook. Not to mention other things, just based on her skill with the knife, she was better than her brother.
Not to mention them, even the employees who were cooking in the corridor were shocked when they saw it.
Another acquaintance came up to Meng Zhen and whispered, "Ah Zhen, who is this girl? She works very efficiently! And the way she cut the potato shreds just now was even thinner than the ones sold in restaurants. She's really good at it."
Meng Zhen said with some pride: "This is Sanming's little sister Mingyue. She is a very good cook."
The acquaintance said with a sour tone: "You married the right person. Not only does your man serve you attentively, but he also asked his sister-in-law to serve you."
What do you mean by serving or not serving? What kind of words are these
Meng Zhen frowned and was about to lose her temper when she heard Meng's mother say, "Stop chatting and come serve the food." Meng Zhen endured it. After all, she didn't want to get into trouble in front of Mingyue, so she quickly agreed and went to help serve the food into the house.
The originally folded wooden board in the room had been opened and turned into a small table. The three people each held two bowls and quickly brought the things outside into the house.
"Just add whatever ingredients you like. There are some seasonings under the noodles. Just stir them later." Mingyue said as she added some green peppers to the noodles, stirred them and started eating.
She had walked around for a long time this afternoon and was really hungry, so she ate a big bowl of noodles without hesitation.
Meng Zhen put her favorite ingredients in, stirred them, and tasted them. Her eyes lit up immediately: "It's so delicious, Mingyue, you are amazing. I think I can eat two bowls."
Meng's mother thought her daughter was a loser. It was just a bowl of vegetarian noodles. No matter how delicious it was, how good could it be
But when Meng's mother put the noodles into her mouth, she understood her daughter's feelings and couldn't help but give Mingyue a thumbs up.
The taste is just right, making people want to keep eating after just one bite. Now she finally understands where Mingyue gets the confidence to sell snacks.
That night, Meng Ma and Meng Zhen were both too full, and it was Mingyue who made some hawthorn juice for them to drink, and only then did they finally stop feeling so uncomfortable in their stomachs.
You know, when they were eating the noodles, Mingyue advised them several times, saying that it was okay if they couldn't finish it, but the mother and daughter each ate two big bowls and finished all the noodles and dishes.
"Mingyue," Meng's mother looked at Mingyue with eyes that were closer than her own daughter while drinking hawthorn juice. But she still wanted to make up for herself: "Actually, my appetite is not very good in the summer. This is the first time I have eaten so much. It's all because of your excellent cooking skills."
Mingyue smiled and said, "It's okay. Just tell me what you want to eat. I'll make it for you."
When Meng's mother looked at Mingyue, her eyes became even more kind. What a good daughter she was, so capable and considerate.
Before, Meng's mother had some private complaints about Mingyue coming to the city. She felt that although Zhou Sanming was a pitiful girl, she was ultimately a burden in the city, and many things had to be troubled by her own daughter.
But now, she wishes Mingyue could stay in the city all the time and eat the food Mingyue cooks every day.
Meng Zhen felt angry and amused when she saw her mother like that.
"By the way, Mingyue, I'll get you a towel and a basin. I'll take you to wash up." Meng Zhen took out new towels and a wash basin from the cabinet and said with a smile, "Don't worry, these are all newly bought by me."
"Thank you for your help, sister-in-law." Mingyue thanked her.
There is a bathing area next to the public water room, and you can take a bath by just pulling up a curtain inside.
Considering that it was Mingyue's first time taking a bath here and worried that she might not be used to it, Meng Zhen stayed outside to watch over her.
(End of this chapter)