CHAPTER 310: CHAPTER 310: TAKING WHILE EATING

The newlywed couple just walked out, and all the villagers who had been lowering their heads to grab meat raised their heads. They were so amazed that they forgot to chew the meat in their mouths and just stared with their mouths wide open.

At this point, Lin Daliang had finished speaking, and it was time to eat. Lin Xue thought no one would pay much attention to them, so they planned to finish toasting and be done with it.

But unexpectedly, the crowd reacted like this. Could they be more alluring than the chicken, duck, and fish in front of them?

Zhang Yuan squeezed Lin Xue’s hand, and the two of them started toasting from the elders’ table. At each table, praises and blessings were expressed generously, as everyone—young and old—drank their wine in one gulp and showered them with compliments.

By the time everyone had received their toasts, Lin Xue couldn’t close her mouth from smiling.

No one can resist hearing compliments and blessings, especially on a wedding day. The blessings sound so propitious, and with so many people wishing them well, who knows, it might all come true.

The blessing Lin Xue heard the most was that she should follow her mother’s example and give birth to a few pairs of twin dragon-phoenix babies.

Two treasures at one birth, that’s a huge win! Who wouldn’t be happy?

When Lin Yun and Sun Bing’s turn came, Lin Daliang went out of his way to announce that the two were engaged! Another round of blessings was given, making Lin Yun blush ear to ear.

Once the toasts were completed, Lin Xue and the others felt relieved, as it was their first time, claiming they weren’t nervous would be a lie.

As the four were chatting, preparing to grab a bite, Lin Shuang rushed in, panting heavily.

"Eldest sister, second sister, Aunt Gangzi is packing the dishes, no matter how much I tell her she won’t listen!" Her little face fumed with irritation.

"Where is she packing the dishes from?" Lin Xue knew a lot of people would want to eat and take some home. They were definitely eating such delicious meals for the first time, and some might be experiencing these dishes for the very first time, given their staple is usually rice and plain steamed buns.

"After finishing at the table, without waiting for us to clear it, she packs up some leftover dishes or soups!" Lin Shuang’s cheeks puffed out.

"There are still leftovers? I thought the plates wouldn’t even need washing!" Lin Xue chuckled and patted Lin Shuang’s little shoulder. "Let her take what she wants! We won’t eat what’s left anyway! Anyone who’s not bothered, take them away! Go tell your third sister, anything left on the tables, let them take it! Anyone who wants it can have it!" Lin Xue waved her hand, telling Lin Shuang to go out.

Lin Shuang suddenly understood, yes! With so many people, sharing bits and pieces from each dish—who would eat that? Just follow the elder sister!

The little girl realized it and happily ran out.

At this time, Lin Xia was diligently watching over those who had finished eating and left the tables.

Lin Shuang relayed Lin Xia’s words, and she understood too. Moreover, even with ten people at a table, after eating, not much would be left from the ten dishes, so it didn’t matter who took them next.

So our commander declared, "Aunties, if you don’t mind, take these leftovers home to eat! However, you have to bring your own containers to pack them! We still need to wash the plates!"

Once these words were spoken, it was chaos. Those women who had finished eating and hesitated to leave rushed back, only to realize they hadn’t brought any containers.

Then one of them suggested, "Xiao Xia, why don’t we use your containers to pack them and return them clean?"

Lin Xia thought about it, agreed, and nodded, saving them from having to wash.

Then it began, like a locust swarm, packing away everything. Soon, not a drop of soup was left on the tables.

Lin Xia watched, slack-jawed. This was too exaggerated.

She hadn’t felt hunger for a long time, eating meat freely, so she couldn’t quite empathize with those enduring hunger and thin soup daily.

Already not having fought over food was granting her huge respect.

"Yingying, we’re sending the bride in two days, you should go with your family!" Wang Cuihua was in the kitchen with Niu Yingying sorting unused ingredients, so without an exact headcount yet, she casually mentioned it.

"Second sister, I wanted to go and mentioned it to Yongsheng, but he said to wait until you confirm the number. If there’s an extra spot, then I won’t go! Great! I’ll go prepare now!" Niu Yingying was thrilled upon hearing.

"There’s no such thing as spots; we’re just worried too many people might cause inconvenience so far away. Plus, we’re not returning, and you have to find your way back on your own, so we’re worried something might happen on the journey!" Wang Cuihua shared her thoughts.

Having gotten along with her third sister-in-law for a long time, Wang Cuihua felt comfortable with Niu Yingying, who wasn’t calculative, making their interactions pleasant.

"Yes, if too many go, it’ll be troublesome for Xiao Yuan’s family. So, eldest sister, is the headcount confirmed? Who’s going?" Niu Yingying pondered Wang Cuihua’s situation, chatting while working.

This conversation was overheard word for word by Feng Minghua, who came to see if any meat was left.

She hadn’t even realized the bride-giving event was happening and now heard it was something good she wasn’t involved in?

Her third sister-in-law was winning over her sister-in-law by securing the spots for the Capital City for her family, depriving them of a place despite Yongsheng’s job?

"I’m still thinking about it! So, the headcount isn’t final!" Wang Cuihua finished speaking when Feng Minghua entered, smiling.

"Cuihua, third sister-in-law, what are you discussing? Finalizing your headcount? I heard everything outside!"

The expression looked genuinely curious, as though she overheard a scrap and came in out of interest.

Niu Yingying looked at Wang Cuihua with concern, knowing the tensions between her and the two sisters-in-law. She knew Wang Cuihua certainly didn’t want them to go.

Besides, she understood the sisters-in-law’s personalities, greedy and shameless. They wouldn’t hesitate to embarrass Wang Cuihua in the Capital City.

This wasn’t an unfounded suspicion; she knew them too well, and this sister-in-law, being vengeful, held grudges for trivial things, always trying to cause trouble.

Didn’t she consider their daughter’s age, unsuitable for watching kids? Only thinking about taking advantage without considering others.

"Eldest sister-in-law... are you all done?" Niu Yingying chimed in to ease the tension, knowing Wang Cuihua ignored her.

Not long after announcing the table leftovers could be taken, this elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law had scrambled for them, though the second sister-in-law shared some salad, but the first sister-in-law cared only for leftovers; had they finished grabbing them?

"Ah, yes, all tidied up! What are you busy with? I’ll help you!" Feng Minghua didn’t appreciate Niu Yingying’s thoughtfulness. Not fond of her involvement, she grunted, stepping forward to assist.