Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 328: Zhang Guilan Invites Liu Cuilan to Cook the Wedding Banquet

Chapter 328: Chapter 328: Zhang Guilan Invites Liu Cuilan to Cook the Wedding Banquet

Liu Cuilan exchanged a glance with her two younger brothers.

The two instantly understood and hurried inside to hide the lunch boxes.

Once they had concealed the lunch boxes well, Su Xiaoxiao walked over to open the door.

Seeing the person standing outside the door, she instinctively furrowed her brows, "What are you doing here?"

The person standing outside turned out to be her mother’s nemesis, Zhang Guilan.

Zhang Guilan raised her eyebrows, glanced at her, "Where’s your mom? I have something to discuss with her."

Her words were blunt and unkind.

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t want to deal with her, nor did she want to let her in, "You can tell me whatever it is."

Seeing Su Xiaoxiao had no intention of letting her in, Zhang Guilan could only settle for second best. She lifted her chin and spoke, "Tell your mom that my Wenbing is getting married on the sixth of next month, and she should remember to attend the wedding feast."

Given the relation between their two families, the fact that Zhang Guilan would invite her mom to her son’s wedding was astonishing; was it the sun rising from the west, or had her head been squeezed by the door?

"By the way, isn’t your mom working in the cafeteria at the department store? Make sure she comes early to help at the wedding. I’ll give her a three-yuan red envelope afterward."

Before Su Xiaoxiao could comprehend, Zhang Guilan spoke again.

She knew something was off; how could this person be kind enough to invite her mom for a meal without a hidden motive?

Nowadays, village chefs doing wedding banquets earn at least ten yuan a day.

Offering her mom three yuan and expecting her to help with the wedding banquet,

she really had the audacity to say it.

"Sorry, my mom is busy; she has to cook at the department store every day and doesn’t have time to attend your feast."

Without thinking, Su Xiaoxiao immediately rejected on behalf of Liu Cuilan.

Regardless of whether her mom had cooked for weddings before, they really weren’t interested in just three yuan.

"I’m kindly giving your mom a chance to earn money. If it were someone else, they’d get at most one yuan. I’m only thinking of helping since your family is struggling."

Zhang Guilan didn’t expect her to refuse so quickly and expressed her displeasure.

"Then you should find someone else to earn that three yuan; my mom is busy and doesn’t have the time."

After saying this, Su Xiaoxiao didn’t wait for Zhang Guilan to react, she slammed the gate shut and fastened the latch.

The brat actually shut her out! Unappreciative!

Even rejecting a chance to earn money, they deserve to stay poor. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Zhang Guilan stormed off angrily.

Liu Cuilan couldn’t help but ask Su Xiaoxiao when she returned, "Who was that at the door just now?"

She had been too far away to hear clearly but caught bits about a wedding feast.

If it were a neighbor asking her to help with a wedding feast, Liu Cuilan would be more than willing.

After all, most village folks were relatives, and everyone helped each other during events.

Su Xiaoxiao explained what had happened with Zhang Guilan.

Upon hearing it was Sun Wenbing’s wedding feast, Liu Cuilan’s face immediately dropped.

Zhang Guilan dared to ask her for help, wasn’t she afraid her son’s wedding could be ruined?

"Mom, don’t worry, I’ve already declined her."

Saying this, Su Xiaoxiao was curious; given Sun Wenbing’s situation, was there really someone willing to marry him?

Her mom helping with the wedding feast was out of the question, but she could definitely go watch the spectacle.

In the evening, the Su Family sat around the table and enjoyed a lavish dinner.

Apart from the dishes Su Xiaoxiao had packed from the state-run restaurant, Liu Cuilan had also prepared a spicy stir-fried pork blood and brewed bone soup.

Su Xiaoxiao had brewed the bone soup before getting off work; it was milky white with a sprinkle of fresh green scallions on top, looking incredibly tempting.

Having finished dinner and with time to spare, Liu Cuilan put on the new clothes Su Xiaoxiao bought her, took a plate of stir-fried pork blood and a small pot of bone soup, and went out.

She said she was going to give some to Grandma Liu.

When the family was poor, Grandma Liu had often helped them.

Now that they were doing better, every time they cooked something delicious, Liu Cuilan would send some over to Grandma Liu.

This time, she even wore new clothes, clearly going out to flaunt them.

Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but chuckle; Liu Cuilan claimed she didn’t like the new clothes, but her actions spoke honestly.

By tomorrow morning, the whole village would likely know about the new clothes Su Xiaoxiao bought her.

Indeed, the next morning, when Su Xiaoxiao was heading to work, she ran into Aunt Wang from the village as soon as she stepped out.

"Xiaoxiao, the clothes you bought for your mom yesterday were really pretty. My second child is getting married soon. Could you pick up an outfit for me from the department store?"

Aunt Wang greeted her warmly.

The young girl of the Su Family was not only beautiful and capable but also kind-hearted.

Whenever someone in the village needed something, she would help fetch it for free, cheaper than if they bought it themselves.

"No problem, Aunt Wang. Just write down your size and any preferences, and I’ll bring it back for you."

"You can give it to my mom first; I need to hurry to work. We’ll talk later."

Su Xiaoxiao quickly said to her, eager to get to work.

Aunt Wang waved her off with a smile, "Alright, go on, don’t be late for work. No rush; anytime is fine."

Su Xiaoxiao rode her bike to the department store and saw Liu Changjiang pacing at the entrance.

Hadn’t he quit yesterday? What was he doing here now?

Feeling puzzled, she thought it didn’t concern her.

Parking her bike in the shed, she hurried towards the department store.

Just as she reached the door, someone called her from behind; she turned and saw Liu Changjiang standing with a grin.

"Xiao Su, you’re in pretty early today."

Liu Changjiang wore a cheerful demeanor, unusually enthusiastic.

Accustomed to his cold attitude, Su Xiaoxiao felt a bit uncomfortable with his current approach.

"Manager Liu, if you have something to say, just say it directly. Your behavior is a bit unsettling."

Liu Changjiang’s smile stiffened but, recalling his purpose, forced himself to smile again.

"Xiao Su, I’ve treated you well before, haven’t I?"

He stepped forward, trying to be friendly with Su Xiaoxiao.

Hearing his words, Su Xiaoxiao knew he must be asking for a favor.

Given their relationship, there was no need for formality; she immediately replied, "Manager Liu, if you have something to say, just say it directly. I’m rushing to work."

Seeing her impatient expression, Liu Changjiang was a bit displeased, but considering he needed her help, he maintained his smile.

"Xiao Su, about what I said yesterday about quitting, that was just in a fit of anger. You have good relations with the general manager; could you speak on my behalf?"