Transmigrated to a Period Novel as the Genius Antagonist's Birth Mother

Chapter 83: Let's Row The Oars Together

Zhang Lu and Jiang Weixian also couldn't peel crabs, but with Zhang Lu's dad, Aunt Li, and Jiang Zhida helping, they had no problem enjoying the feast.

Jiang Zhida glared at her, "Enjoy your meal."

Jiang Zhiguan only knew how to eat and couldn't peel, so she ate the crab meat that her husband Zhang Wei peeled for her.

She proudly showed Jiang Zhida the crab meat in her bowl, "Dazi, someone peels for me too."

Jiang Zhida was so annoyed that his eyes widened. While she was still showing off, he quickly used his chopsticks to grab the biggest piece of crab meat from her bowl and stuffed it into his mouth. While chewing, he nodded, "Crab peeled by others is indeed delicious!"

Jiang Zhiguan was annoyed and whacked Jiang Zhida. Jiang Zhida stood up and dodged to the side, continuing to tease her with a grin.

Zhang Lu didn't like steamed crab, thinking it lacked flavor. She preferred spicy crab and wasn't afraid of the heat. She ate with a hissing sound and even pointed to the plate of spicy crab, asking her dad to peel it for her.

Chu Xia's table was lively that Grandpa Jiang kept looking this way.

At Grandpa Jiang's table, Second Uncle Jiang was the one talking the most, while others either focused on eating or whispered to their spouses. There was no festive atmosphere.

Grandpa Jiang looked over and regretted sitting at his table. He smiled while watching the kids playing and said to Eldest Uncle Jiang, "Children really have energy."

Then, he looked at Eldest Uncle Jiang and Second Uncle Jiang with disdain. "You're not yet in your seventies or eighties. Why don't you have any youthful energy?"

Eldest Uncle Jiang placed a peeled crab into Grandpa Jiang's bowl and said, "Dad, we may not be in our seventies or eighties, but we're in our fifties and sixties. We're not young anymore."

Grandpa Jiang replied, "Mindset has nothing to do with age."

Eldest Uncle Jiang stopped talking.

Luo Peng sat with Grandpa Jiang's group, following Jiang Zhishu. Being with elders made her feel uncomfortable and a bit restrained, so she only ate the food in front of her.

Jiang Zhishu picked a dish she liked from a distance and offered it to her, saying, "Want something else?"

"Anything is fine." She smiled gently at Jiang Zhishu, feeling sweet like honey inside.

Steamed crab had a slightly sweet and tender taste, while stir-fried crab and garlic crab offered different flavors. 

However, Chu Xia only tasted a bit of each. Despite their deliciousness, she refrained from overeating. Apart from the crab, the other dishes on the table were also delicious.

Shredded Pork in Beijing Sauce, Vegetable Wrapped Chicken, Four Happiness Meatballs, and Vegetarian Roasted Eggplant. Aunt Li's culinary skills were excellent, and with the help of Eldest Aunt and the other aunts, this Mid-Autumn Festival reunion dinner showcased her prowess. Each dish made it difficult for anyone to put down their chopsticks.

Without having to eat the main course, just these dishes alone were enough to satisfy Chu Xia.

Cen Huai'an was the same. Holding a cup of ginger jujube brown sugar water, he slowly sipped it. Chu Xia could sense his current happiness.

Similarly, Chu Xia leaned back, holding the ginger jujube brown sugar water, and leisurely sipped it. Cen Zhengnian also poured himself a cup.

With a sip, a strong ginger flavor filled the entire mouth. However, gradually, the sweet taste of red dates and brown sugar could be savored.