There were three people in Aunt Wang's family: Aunt Wang, her husband Wang Qiang, and her father-in-law Wang Zheng.
Ever since she ate the tofu pudding at Jiujiu's place, Aunt Wang would often take care of Jiujiu's business.
When Aunt Wang heard Jiujiu ask if it was the same as usual, a smile instantly appeared on her face. Coupled with her benevolent big round face, she looked especially festive.
Aunt Wang smiled and said, "Can you make me five bowls of tofu and cut two kilograms of tofu for me today?"
"Okay." Jiujiu instructed Lian Shi to make tofu for Aunt Wang while helping her make the tofu pudding.
Jiujiu mixed the tofu pudding according to Aunt Wang's usual habits before handing the tofu pudding and tofu to Aunt Wang.
In the past, Aunt Wang only took three bowls of tofu pudding, but today, she took five bowls, which looked a little too heavy. Jiujiu thought for a moment, then turned her head to instruct Lian Shi to send Aunt Wang back.
When Aunt Wang heard Jiujiu instruct Lian Shi to carry the basket for her, a smile instantly appeared on her face. She turned her head to look at Jiujiu and said with a smile, "Xiang 'er, you really know how to care for others, unlike my son. He's so tight-lipped that even ten sticks can't beat a fart out of him. He's not even willing to talk to you, let alone listen to nice words."
When Jiujiu heard Aunt Wang complaining about her son again, she only smiled and didn't say anything.
The child was the best. Although Aunt Wang disliked her son, he was her only son. If Jiujiu dared to say anything, Aunt Wang would definitely be unhappy.
Because of Aunt Wang's last five bowls, Jiujiu's tofu pudding was also sold out. Jiujiu looked after the stall outside and asked Li Shuan to pack up the things before turning back to the house to take an afternoon nap.
Lian Shi had also delivered tofu pudding to Auntie Wang before, so he placed the basket of tofu pudding in Auntie Wang's kitchen with great familiarity. Lian Shi said that he would come over in the afternoon to pick up the bowls and left quickly.
Looking at Lianshi's back, Auntie Wang sighed. Lianshi was really sensible. She put the tofu in her hand on the chopping board and carried the basket back to the house.
Auntie Wang placed the tofu pudding on the table one by one, but placed two bowls in front of her son.
It was strange. Aunt Wang's family had slaughtered pigs for generations, but her son was taken in by the executioner here when he was ten years old. He was carefully trained and became an executioner.
Although an executioner didn't sound like much, he was still an official. Moreover, because he was in charge of people's lives, he was more dignified than ordinary officials. Even the county magistrate gave him enough respect.
Logically speaking, Auntie Wang's son's marriage should be easier to settle, but the problem was that he was an executioner.
In the eyes of ordinary people, an executioner was in charge of people's lives and it was a good job. However, in the eyes of wealthy families, being an executioner was a despicable job. Therefore, wealthy families looked down on an executioner like him, but Auntie Wang from a small family looked down on him. It wasn't easy for her to arrange a marriage, but who knew that a few days before the marriage, the girl would suddenly fall ill and die just like that.
If the first time was an accident, it could still be explained. However, the second and third time were completely unexplainable.
Because the three fiancées in a row all died a few days before the marriage, Auntie Wang's son was known as a jinx to his wife.
There were even people who suggested to Auntie Wang that her son was born with a tough life and should find a widow with a tough life. When these words came out, Auntie Wang was so angry that she had to lie in bed for three or four days. Fortunately, from that day onwards, Auntie Wang began to suppress her desire to find a better wife for her son to embarrass those who were watching the show.
However, before Auntie Wang could find a suitable wife, her son was recognized by the higher-ups and went out on an errand. When he came back, he was directly promoted. Although he was still an executioner, he had a lot of power in his hands. Auntie Wang was gratified and sad at the same time.
Her son was good-looking and promising. Although he was a little taciturn, he was a good match for her. Why was it so difficult to find a wife?
Auntie Wang's heart was unbearably sour. Even the tofu pudding that she especially liked in the past was somewhat tasteless.
Compared with Auntie Wang's tastelessness, her son, Wang Yue, was stunned the moment he knew about the tofu pudding. He lowered his head and looked at the bowl of tofu pudding in his hand.
There was some sauce on top of the white tofu pudding, and it was sprinkled with fried peanuts, a few stalks of coriander, and spring onions. The combination of white and green coriander was very pleasing to the eye, and it was very appetizing.
When the tofu pudding entered his mouth, it was smooth, tender, and refreshing. Moreover, because the sauce was mixed well, even someone like him who didn't like tofu pudding couldn't help but like it. Wang Yue finally understood why his mother was so anxious to say that if he didn't go out soon, he wouldn't be able to buy it anymore.
Wang Yue ate two bowls of tofu pudding in one go and looked at Auntie Wang, saying, "I'm going to rest."
Auntie Wang raised her head and looked at her silent son. After sighing, she said, "Did you meet a girl you like this time?"
Hearing Auntie Wang ask about the girl he liked again, Wang Yue frowned. His originally serious face looked even more mature.
Wang Yue pursed his lips and said, "No."
Even if Wang Yue didn't say anything, Auntie Wang already knew the answer. However, she still couldn't help but ask Wang Yue. Now that she really heard the answer, Auntie Wang's heart became more and more uncomfortable.
Her son was good-looking and capable, but because of the few marriages that she had arranged, his son's future was delayed. Other families had children in the same grade as Wang Yue. Even if they did not have many children, they would at least have one or two children. However, her son did not even have anyone by his side.
It was fine when she didn't think about it. Once she thought about it, Auntie Wang only felt the rims of her eyes become hot, and tears fell just like that.
Auntie Wang raised her hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes. Looking at Wang Yue's back, she felt more and more guilty in her heart.
Auntie Wang's husband and father-in-law couldn't help but sigh at Auntie Wang's attitude. Because they didn't know how to comfort Auntie Wang, they couldn't help but speed up the pace of eating.
After finishing the tofu pudding, Auntie Wang put the bowls together and took them to the kitchen to wash them. After that, she went straight to the stall outside to wait for customers.
Auntie Wang was busy outside until dinner time. Wang Qiang went out to take over Auntie Wang's work while Auntie Wang went back to the house to prepare dinner for the family of four.
Just as Auntie Wang was cooking, she suddenly heard Jiujiu's soft and delicate voice. "Auntie, are you here?"
"Aye, I'm here."
Upon hearing Jiujiu's voice, Auntie Wang wiped her hands on her apron and immediately walked out with five clean bowls. With a guilty expression, she said to Jiujiu, "Xiang 'er, I've troubled you to make this trip. Why didn't Lianshi come?"
Jiujiu took the bowls Auntie Wang handed over and put them into the basket she was carrying. She smiled faintly and said, "Lianshi is a little hot today, so I came to get it."
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