Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 307

Chapter 307: Chapter 235: Banquet_2

Zhou Jiao blinked at him and smiled slightly. Zhang Guoqing chuckled, realizing it was clear that the person in front of him was even more excited, looking spirited and full of energy.

Zhang Guoqing said softly, "Later, there will be bear paws; you’re in for a treat. Anything else you want to eat?"

Zhou Jiao carefully looked around and whispered, "It would be great if there was Flying Dragon Soup."

"There should be some today; I just saw prepared Flying Dragon among the ingredients." He pondered to himself how rare it was for Jiao Jiao to like something, planning to pack everything up later.

After a moment, two young chefs started serving drinks and cold dishes. Zhou Xiaozheng invited everyone to sit down, then waved Zhang Guoqing over.

"Tonight, we can drink without worry. If we get drunk, there are a few non-drinkers at that table who can take us back. Ah Guang will stay at the guesthouse with the old men tonight, and we’ll head to the provincial city together tomorrow afternoon. Xiao Wu, fill up your great-uncle and others’ glasses."

Zhang Guoqing opened the wine jar and started pouring sorghum liquor for all the men at both tables, beginning with Mr. Cheng.

Lin Lishan, noticing him about to busy himself with pouring fruit wine, hurriedly said, "We women can take care of ourselves. You go to that table and keep the two old gentlemen from drinking too much."

Zhang Guoqing nodded and returned to his seat.

Zhao Chuan Guang, seeing him return, stood up with his wine glass and loudly said, "Brother Zheng, this first glass is to celebrate your escape from hardship, family reunion, and returning to your roots."

His words made everyone laugh heartily, and they all stood up to toast.

After finishing the first glass, everyone sat down. Zhao Chuan Guang, seeing Zhang Guoqing start pouring wine again, quickly praised, "My son-in-law is still the best; look how considerate he is. Xiao Wu, sit down, and we’ll help ourselves."

Holding the second glass, Zhao Chuan Guang stood up. "I have to say a few words with this second glass. I’m happy, truly happy tonight, finally seeing our family Jiao Jiao. Wife, let’s toast Brother Zheng and Sister-in-law, thank them for giving us a daughter."

Zhou Xiaozheng stood up, raising his glass. "You’re mistaken with those words. What do you mean we gave you a daughter? Remember, I’m her real father, and you’re not. Good brother, for the stack of paper money you send every year, let’s drink up."

Jin Hui Min laughed heartily after hearing that and quickly explained to everyone. After speaking, she stood up, clinking her glass with Lin Lishan’s loudly saying, "Brother Zheng, for your safe return, I’ll drink first as a sign of respect."

Zhao Dashan laughed heartily, "Well said, for Brother Zheng’s safe return, let’s all drink this glass."

After everyone finished drinking, Zhou Xiaozheng raised his glass again, "This third glass is to everyone; no need for words of thanks as they are in the drink."

After the three glasses of wine, the young chefs continued bringing in the hot dishes, and Zhou Xiaozheng hurriedly urged everyone to start eating to fill their stomachs.

Zhang Guoqing, with sharp ears, faintly heard Zuo Lin’s voice outside. Listening carefully, he caught sight of the two elders at the head of the table, suddenly realizing, and gestured silently to Zhou Xiaozheng, "Zuo Lin."

Zhou Xiaozheng understood, nodded, and watched him get up to open the door. Sure enough, he saw Zuo Lin holding a wine jar and Li Aiguo about to push the door open.

Zhang Guoqing quickly pulled them both inside by the hand, "Uncle Li, Uncle Zuo, luckily you came. My dad regretted this afternoon that you couldn’t join us because you were working. Come in quickly, Uncle Dashan took leave and didn’t go up the mountain, and I already pulled him over. Now that you’re here, this evening we truly won’t return unless we’re drunk."

Zhou Xiaozheng’s eyes twinkled with a smile, standing to instruct the server to add two chairs, pulling them to sit beside him and Zhang Guoqing.

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