Transmigrated as My Aunt in the 70s
Chapter 167 - 160 Niu family

Chapter 167: 160 Niu family

In the afternoon, He Xuewen chatted leisurely with Niu Sanxian and Niu Wuwei. The three of them got along quite well. Niu Wuwei had heard about He Xuewen from his son and knew he was the famous successor of the He Family Wine.

Tonight, Niu Family’s eldest brother was still in charge of cooking. He worked quickly, preparing two tables full of dishes within an hour, mostly because many dishes were leftovers from lunch and needed only a little reheating.

Niu Sanxian introduced his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson: his eldest son Niu Bajiao, head chef of Sui City’s grand hotel; his second son Niu Hujiao, head chef of the city’s machinery factory cafeteria; his third son Niu Danggui, head chef of the city’s meat union cafeteria; and his fourth son Niu Guipi, a chef in a restaurant in Sri Town. All four sons followed in Niu Sanxian’s footsteps, each robust and stout.

The names of the three grandsons were also quite interesting: the eldest grandson Niu Gancao, the second Niu Ziran, and the youngest Niu Sharen. Tian Sisi couldn’t help but laugh upon hearing this, finding it amusing how this family had names that were either spices or medicinal herbs, all usable in the kitchen, truly fitting for a family of chefs.

It’s no wonder the Niu family was doing well, hosting such high-end banquets. The entire family was salaried, and everyone had rather lucrative jobs. It would be strange if they weren’t well off!

In the evening, the men sat at one table and the women and children at another. Tian Sisi and Tian Xinhua, being guests, joined the men’s table.

Earlier, Tian Sisi had a bowl of hawthorn soup to aid digestion and felt much better. She kept serving herself various dishes, with lion’s head meatballs being her favorite choice. He Xuewen joked:

"Today my daughter Ah Nan is really eating a lot. At home, she eats like a kitten, counting each grain of rice. I always worry she isn’t eating enough to keep up with her nutrition."

"Daddy, I do eat at home too. It’s just that the dishes at Uncle Niu’s are exceptionally delicious today, so I ate a bit more."

Tian Sisi hurriedly defended herself. Her nutrition was certainly not lacking, as she had a cup of milk powder every night before bed!

"It’s good that you’re eating well. A young girl should look plump and cute. Like my Guiyuan, isn’t she lovely?"

Niu Sanxian said this with a beaming smile. Tian Sisi and Fat Guiyuan simultaneously rolled their eyes, though Tian Sisi did so inwardly.

He Xuewen secretly sized up Fat Guiyuan, imagining his own daughter becoming that chubby. He shuddered at the thought and decided it was better for Ah Nan to keep her small appetite!

"Mr. He, if you let Ah Nan stay at my place for a couple of months, I assure you she’ll be plump and healthy. There isn’t a single slim person in our family."

Niu Sanxian knew his wife adored Tian Sisi and thought how happy she would be if the little girl stayed with them for a couple of months.

"I can’t agree to that, Mr. Niu. My Ah Nan still has to go to school. But I’ll definitely come and visit you often in the future, especially since your food is so delicious!"

He Xuewen said this half-jokingly, hinting at his future visits for meals, curious to see the Niu family’s reaction.

"That sounds great, Mr. He. You can come anytime. We can eat out at noon in the town, and have dinner at our home!" Niu Sanxian was very happy, showing no reluctance on his face.

"Sure!" He Xuewen was also pleased. Making friends was all about sincerity, and since Niu Sanxian treated him with genuine warmth, he would certainly not disappoint his friend.

The four sons of Niu Sanxian were also very talkative and quite shrewd. He Xuewen, a man of imposing presence, well-experienced, and generous, was clearly not an ordinary person. Just like the birthday gift he gave, one was worth several from others.

Adhering to the belief that more friends mean more paths forward, the four members of Niu Bajiao and He Xuewen enjoyed a very pleasant conversation, and they even left their contact information for when He Xuewen visits the city so he could come and hang out.

He Xuewen sincerely agreed, as friends of any kind could be useful, and you never know when they might come in handy. It’s just like playing cards; even the smallest card can form a winning hand if it connects well.

Speaking of which, we actually have a person in our village who works as the security director in the Danggui factory named Wang Shouwang. He looks quite intimidating, and his wife is from our village," He Xuewen took the opportunity to inquire about Wang Shouwang.

Uncle He, you mean Director Wang? You wouldn’t believe how scared we were when Director Wang first started working, but we got used to him over time. He looks scary but is quite nice, and he treats his wife especially well, almost like a poodle," Niu Danggui explained vividly, causing laughter among those present. Tian Sisi imagined such a burly man turning into a poodle and couldn’t help but snicker.

Seeing that he made the beautiful girl laugh, Niu Danggui was quite pleased and continued, "Director Wang’s wife is really beautiful. We used to say she was a flower planted on cow dung. I didn’t expect she was from your village, Uncle He. It seems your village really raises beautiful girls."

The young man, who was twenty-one and unmarried, was feeling the stirrings of spring and squinted at He Xuewen, "Uncle He, are there any more beautiful girls in your village? Introduce one to me!"

He Xuewen, amused by Niu Danggui, shook his head and laughed, "I really wouldn’t know. I’m not from there, only lived there for just over two months. Maybe I’ll ask around when I go back?"

"Great, keep an eye out for me, Uncle He. She must be beautiful and have a good personality too; don’t match me with a tiger lady!"

"Always making a fuss, who else would arrange a wife for himself? Didn’t your aunt introduce so many girls to you, and you didn’t fancy any? I think you’re just making trouble for nothing."

Niu Sanxian playfully scolded and smacked his son’s head, but Niu Danggui didn’t mind and just smiled and continued drinking and eating.

Deng Yuxiu, who was sitting at a nearby table, felt intrigued and moved over with her bowl, smilingly asking, "Mr. He, where are you from?"

"I’m from Shanghai, I settled in Wangjiazhen to recuperate."

"So Mr. He is from Shanghai, no wonder I find your speech softer than ours. You look quite healthy!"

"My health improved thanks to Wangjiazhen, that’s why I decided to stay," He Xuewen replied with a laugh.

"So it is. Did your wife come with you?" He Yuxiu finally asked what mattered most.

Tian Sisi looked curiously at the enthusiastic Deng Yuxiu, wondering why she was asking so many detailed questions, almost like conducting a census.

He Xuewen’s smile momentarily stiffened, but he quickly returned to normal, vaguely stating, "My wife had an accident and went missing."

Deng Yuxiu awkwardly laughed and chuckled a few times, then stopped probing further. The Niu family also tactfully changed the subject and started discussing some recent events. (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, feel free to vote and give monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)