Siheyuan: The prosperous era starting from being a doctor

Chapter 423 An Unforgettable Banquet and Two Departments
Because there is a big meal waiting for you at noon.

Therefore, the adults only tasted a little bit, and each of them drank half a bowl of brown sugar tea and a few Sanzi.

As for the children, no one cared about them. They could eat as much as they could as long as they didn't waste the food.

Anyway, they just play wildly after eating, and children digest food quickly.

I guess by noon, the food in my stomach will be mostly digested.

In the living room of Shazhu's house.

Because it was freezing cold outside, Sha Zhu put several stoves in the house.

The two large stoves in front of the central courtyard are used for stewing food, while cooking is done in the house.

There is no other way. Although the living room is small and very inconvenient, it is warmer and you can stretch your hands. Secondly, the food will not get cold quickly after it is cooked.

It's about ten o'clock.

As the fire in the big stove in the yard burned fiercely, the aroma of meat gradually spread.

It started in Yard 95, but gradually, people in the surrounding yards could also smell the aroma of meat.

A dozen half-grown children gathered nearby, biting their fingers and staring at the stove intently.

Some children had runny noses from the cold, but they didn't bother to wipe it off.

The meat in the pot is so fragrant!

This means that the children may only eat meat once or twice a month, and at that they can only eat a few pieces. This is completely unsatisfying and makes them very greedy.

When Wang Mengde came out, he happened to see this scene.

He thought about it, and then asked Wang Yuandi and Wang Yuanxun to take bamboo baskets and give each child two red eggs and some candies.

Today is a festive day, Wang Mengde doesn’t mind sharing some of the joy.

As for the meat, there was only a limited amount stewed in the pot, just enough for three large pots. If we really divided it up, it would be a joke if there wasn't enough to eat.

A dozen children received red eggs and candies and rushed home in a swarm.

These are good things. You should hide them at home and save them for later consumption.

forecourt.

Yan Bugui and Yang Ruihua were sitting in their living room chatting.

The second aunt sat on the shoe clips and sewn the soles of the shoes, and said enviously:

"Oh, Old Yan, you didn't see it just now. When I was fetching water in the middle courtyard, I saw two of Sha Zhu's apprentices washing several kilograms of beef and mutton in basins.

There are also two big roosters, two fish weighing about three pounds, and pig trotters, which are so delicious. "

As she spoke she swallowed.

The Yan family has not had a good time in recent years.

Because the school was closed for a long time, Yan Bugui’s salary was cut in half.

After the eldest son got married, although he gave the family ten yuan for food and a few yuan for accommodation every month, this amount of money was a drop in the bucket.

The second son, Yan Jiefang, does not have a proper job yet and can only do odd jobs.

The money I earn every month is barely enough to support myself.

My younger son and daughter are still young and growing up. They eat a lot and their stomachs are like bottomless pits.

So they would start eating porridge around the 20th of every month.

It was not until the 24th that food coupons were issued and they could go back to eating steamed corn bread to fill their stomachs.

As for meat, it’s not enough to eat with rice, and it’s good enough to have one meal a month.

And it’s only a small portion of two or three pieces per person.

In fact, their family is not without money.

Yan Bugui was calculating every moment, and with the help of his second aunt, he had saved up a lot of assets over the years.

Even after buying big items like a bicycle and a radio, there was still a lot of savings left in the family.

But they are used to living a calculating life and would rather go hungry for a few days than touch their savings.

"I got some information out of Sha Zhu yesterday and found out what dishes will be served at Wang Mengde's banquet today.

There are four cold dishes and eight hot dishes. The stir-fried dishes are basically meat dishes. The beef and mutton are stewed into the size of mahjong pieces, and there are basically no side dishes.

It’s a pity that their family doesn’t accept gifts from outsiders, otherwise I could just take fifty cents and have a full meal.

This is a sure win, you can make your money back just by eating a few pieces of beef or mutton."

Yan Bugui drank boiled water, smacking his lips from time to time, as if he could taste the flavor of tea, then shook his head and said with regret.

to be frank.

If it's someone else's family hosting the banquet, ask him to pay 50 cents as a gift.

He must be feeling very painful.

But he was willing to attend such a sumptuous banquet at Wang Mengde's house.

"Alas, there is no other way. I have already talked to Ran Xiaomei a few days ago and asked her to hold a grandson's full moon banquet.

But every time I mentioned this matter, she decisively refused, saying that it would have a bad influence. "

The second aunt also echoed.

Just when the two of them were chatting.

Yan Jiedi hurried back home slowly.

She didn't complain about being hungry as usual when she entered the house, but went straight into the bedroom without even raising her head.

At the same time, his hands were tightly covering the pockets of his worn cotton jacket.

When Yan Bugui and the second aunt saw her like this, they looked at each other and understood.

My daughter must have gotten something good from outside again.

I plan to hide it and eat it slowly.

Thinking of this, the second aunt quickly stood up and walked quickly to the bedroom.

Soon, Yan Jiedi's crying voice was heard from the room:
"Woo~~~, these are the eggs and candies Wang Yuandi gave me, you can't take them away."

Then, the second aunt's voice was heard:

"What's this for you? This is for our family. When everyone comes back at noon, we can share it together.

Don't worry, this is what you brought back, I'll ask your dad to give you an extra portion later."

As she said this, she walked out of the bedroom with a smile on her face, holding two red eggs and five pieces of White Rabbit milk candies in her hands.

Seeing White Rabbit Milk Candy, Yan Bugui's eyes lit up

This is a rare thing.

Not to mention him, even the principal of Red Star Primary School has never tasted anything like it.

When Yan Jiedi mentioned that there were more than a dozen children and each of them had so many, Yan Bugui said with some annoyance:

"Oh, the third child insisted on going to play with his classmates today. I should have let him stay at home. If he was in the middle courtyard, he could get another portion of eggs and White Rabbit milk candy."

In the courtyard.

It's not just the Yan family that's talking about it.

Other households, including neighbors in several adjacent courtyards, were also talking about this matter.

Most of them were envious and jealous, and like Yan Bugui, they all felt very sorry that they could not attend the banquet.

Although Lao Wang's family only set up two tables this time, the ingredients they used were not ordinary.

The amount of meat and dishes is more than what is served on eight tables in many families’ homes.

Most people’s New Year’s Eve dinner is far from good.

Around 12 noon.

In the living room of Wang Mengde's house.

Because there were two round-tables, the remaining space in the room was almost impossible to accommodate people.

There were about twenty people, and two tables were packed full.

As for the children, they set up a separate table in the ear room.

"Silly Zhu, call your two disciples to come over and squeeze in."

Wang Mengde saw that there were already four plates of cold dishes on the table and hot dishes were being served one after another, so he greeted Sha Zhu.

Most of the dishes have been prepared, only the pig trotters and braised fish in the big pot are still bubbling.

Just look at it from time to time.

"Haha, Meng De, today is your family dinner, we won't get involved.

Since you specifically asked me to make an extra portion, I won't be polite, just eat at my house." Sha Zhu shook his head, wiped the sweat from his forehead with the towel on his shoulder, and refused with a smile.

He knew that Wang Mengde invited him sincerely, but as a cook, he should also have some discerning eyes.

When I helped in the kitchen for other people’s families in the past, I was never allowed to sit at the table.

At most, at the end of the day, you can pack up some delicious dishes to take home and try.

Wang Mengde had told him two days ago to prepare an extra portion of meat dishes, so he understood that the extra portion was reserved for him.

Naturally, he accepted these good things without hesitation.

"Okay, I'll get you two bottles of wine later so you can entertain your two apprentices."

Seeing that he was determined, Wang Mengde stopped forcing him.

"Hey, I still have a few bottles of wine at home, just forget about it and go to the table and greet the guests."

"Well, I'll go over first, and we'll talk this afternoon."

After watching the other person enter the house, Sha Zhu happily walked back home.

On the dining table in his living room, there was a serving of braised pork, a serving of stewed beef, and a serving of stewed lamb, all exuding a rich aroma.

There will be a fish and pig's trotters in a while.

"He Yu, go to the backyard and invite the old lady over, and then go and ask your grandparents to come and have dinner together."

Sha Zhu gave the order as he watched his son drooling at the table.

soon.

The deaf old lady walked in happily accompanied by Yi Zhonghai and his wife.

In the past two years, since the beginning of winter, she has been feeling unwell.

Fortunately, Sha Zhu asked Wang Mengde to give her some simple treatment, otherwise she might not have survived last year.

"Hey, is this a watermelon?

How can there be watermelons in the middle of winter? "

Sitting at the top seat, the deaf old lady looked at the table and was immediately shocked.

There were several meat dishes on the table, but in her eyes, they were just a little surprise.

After all, when she was young, she was from a wealthy family.

I dare not say that I am tired of eating delicacies from land and sea. I can still eat beef, mutton and other foods often.

But the plate of sliced ​​watermelon made her unable to believe her eyes.

It's the middle of winter now.

If it were summer, watermelon would be hard to buy, but thanks to Sha Zhu's cooking skills, he could still buy one occasionally to try.

But it is incredible that watermelons appear in this season.

"This was sent by Wang Mengde."

Sha Zhu explained.

As he spoke, he picked up a piece and handed it to the deaf old lady: "It is said that it was given to foreign devils for medical treatment."

"So it was sent by the foreigners. It's rare to eat watermelon in this season."

The deaf old lady didn't hesitate and just picked up the watermelon and started eating it.

In the living room of Wang Mengde's house.

Everyone was chatting while eating the sumptuous meal.

The thing everyone talked about the most was the plate of watermelon.

They were even more surprised than the deaf old lady.

Three or four o'clock in the afternoon.

The banquet had ended long ago.

Uncle Wang Ning's family and my father-in-law's family are also going back.

Wang Mengde packed about thirty red eggs for each family, as well as several packages of various nutritional supplements, biscuits, candies, canned food, etc.

The most eye-catching ones are two large watermelons weighing six or seven kilograms.

"Meng De, I won't be polite about other things, but I'll keep this watermelon for you to eat."

Wang Ning's face flushed, he shook his dizzy head and spoke in a low voice.

Next to them, He Guangyao and Zhou Xiaoyan had the same idea.

"Uncle, please don't be polite, I still have several watermelons at home.

After I finish eating, the foreigners will continue to give me more, so you can take these back and let your grandparents have a taste. "

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

Since the beginning of last year.

The number of patients outside continues to increase.

Those patients and their families were thoughtful and not only donated supplies, but also specially selected some rare things to give away.

For example, winter vegetables and fruits are one of them.

Anyway, in Southeast Asia, even winter does not affect the growth of these.

By transporting large quantities by ship or plane, they could not only enjoy themselves, but also give them as gifts to Wang Mengde and others.

"Then we won't be polite."

After hearing what he said, Wang Ning happily accepted all the things.

Today's banquet is an unforgettable day for all those who participated.

Maybe ten or twenty years later, I can still recall it.

the next day.

In Mr. Pu’s office.

The stove was burning very brightly and the temperature in the room was about 17 or 18 degrees.

"Sir, you haven't been feeling well lately. Would you like to take a few days off and come back to work after the New Year?"

Wang Mengde made tea skillfully and gave suggestions to Pu Lao.

The teacher caught a cold a few days ago. Although he took some treatment with silver needles, he is almost recovered now.

But his age is there, and the slightest disturbance can lead to a disaster.

Plus it was winter, so Wang Mengde was very worried.

"Meng De, I'm fine.

Now I am just a vice president in title, and I am not responsible for any specific matters. I just lead you and a few junior colleagues to do research work, and occasionally go to the clinic to see patients. It is not tiring at all.

If I really stay at home, I might get bored and become ill.”

Pu Lao twisted his beard, held a book in his hand, raised his head and said with a smile.

He is a person who cannot sit still. Even when he is sick, he still thinks about work.

"Sir, you must take care of your health. If you feel unwell, please tell me immediately."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Wang Mengde had no choice but to give more detailed instructions.

"Don't worry, I know my own body well.

By the way, I heard from President Lu yesterday that our Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine is going to set up two new research institutes, and the higher authorities have approved it.

One of the massage and bone setting research institutes will also be in charge of you, can you handle it?"

Pu Lao asked.

"Sir, the new research institute will not be established until after the Chinese New Year. Dean Lu has already arranged for other people to prepare for the preliminary matters."

Wang Mengde explained.

A few months ago, President Lu had thought of this and made arrangements early.

Now that the Massage and Bone Setting Research Institute is just being prepared for establishment, relevant personnel have already started working.

Since they are all experienced people, he basically doesn't have to worry about anything.

"Well, that's fine, you are now responsible for two departments at the same time.

After a few more years, when you have made more achievements and Dean Lu is transferred, your chances of being promoted will be even greater.”

Pu Lao thought about it, then said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)