She wasn't doing anything else, just sending some to each family. Ji Xingmi first went to deliver to Grandpa Bi's house, but the old man wasn't home, so her maternal aunt was there. After giving the items to her aunt, Ji Xingmi left in a hurry, because if she didn't, her aunt would have started asking her when she would get married and have children.
Next, she went to Gu Jingyi's house. They even ran into Gu's father returning from outside, and he was very happy to see Ji Xingmi. But Grandpa Gu was the happiest: "It's still my grandson's wife who is filial, remembering to bring meat for Grandpa. Those brats are unreliable!" He then cast a glance at Gu Jingyi, who was standing behind Ji Xingmi. Gu Jingyi didn't say anything, just smiled from behind.
"Did you get hurt in the mountains? If something happens, let Jingyi do it. He's a big man, meant for manual labor!" Grandma Gu also spoke up.
"Okay, Grandma, I'll remember! Grandma, I'll head back now. I still have something cooking in the pot. I'll have Jingyi bring you some back to taste later. Grandpa and Uncle can have it with their drinks! Oh, I also brewed some new medicinal wine these past two days. I'll have Jingyi bring some back later. It'll be ready to drink in about half a month. Grandma, you keep an eye on Grandpa then, don't let him drink too much. This wine is quite strong!"
"Alright! Grandma knows! You go back and be busy!"
"It's still my grandson's wife who's the best! You are all brats!"
"Yes, yes, yes, Dad is indeed blessed! Your grandson's wife is my daughter-in-law, the best!" Gu's father also praised himself. Your grandson's wife is also my daughter-in-law, we're all family!
Ji Xingmi also messaged the two at school, asking them to come back for a good meal that evening. Both of them replied that they would. Ji Xingmi returned home and saw some ribs remaining, deciding to make them into roast ribs. They could be stored for longer and she could let them take some to school. So, she set up the pot again.
The aroma from the Ji family's house was not diminished, but rather intensified, making many children cry with envy again. They wanted to go to the Ji family's house to ask for some, but with Ji Xingmi and Gu Jingyi there, they didn't know how to ask. Thus, people would pass by the Ji family's门口 from time to time, and children would start playing in the vicinity.
By evening, when Ji's father and Ji's mother returned, they both smelled the aroma. Before they could even enter the house, they were surrounded.
"Little Ji! I saw a military vehicle come to your house today, and you brought back two wild boars. Can you spare some wild boar meat for us? The children are really craving it!" Some people, for the sake of their children, had no choice but to speak up shamelessly.
"Oh~ Aunt Zhang, I'm sorry, I just got home and don't know what's going on! This is probably my little daughter's doing. I need to go back and ask about it!"
"You're really capable! Alright, just remember us. You go back and see first!"
Ji's father led Ji's mother towards their home. When they entered, they saw Ji Haoqi and the others squatting by the kitchen door, secretly eating!
"Dad~ Mom~, you're back! Come quickly, Sister's wild boar meat is too delicious! Come and have some!" Ji Haoqi said, vacating his spot to make room for his father to sit.
Ji Mingxue waved his hand, indicating it wasn't necessary, and walked further inside. At this moment, Ji Xingmi had just finished the ribs and was preparing for the next step! Ji's father walked over and asked her some questions. This left Ji Xingmi a bit confused.
"There's still some left. I plan to take some to Grandpa Hua and Grandpa Mao, and also to Grandpa Ye. The rest can be arranged as you see fit."
According to Ji Xingmi's calculation, there was at least half a pig left. Ji's father, having a clear idea, went out to deal with the people waiting outside. Mantis even helped Ji's father carry the meat out and divide it.
The portions to be given away had already been taken out and packaged by Ji Xingmi. They would be sent later. The little chickens had already gone to deliver to Chen Jiangong. After he returned and had dinner, they would be sent to deliver the remaining meat.
When Ji's mother heard Gu Jingyi say he had already sent some to her father and his family, Ji's mother waved her hand, saying not to bother her with it, they could arrange it themselves, but she was still very happy.
In the evening, everyone ate with oily mouths, especially the pig's head meat. Ji's father ate the most. There was also pig intestine, which Ji Haoqi had previously disdained, but in the end, he fell in love with this delicacy and even asked Ji Xingmi to make it again next time. Ji Xingmi didn't refuse, as she liked it too. Gu Jingyi returned to eat after first delivering what Ji Xingmi had made to his family. He also ate very happily and said he would have Ji Xingmi teach him how to make it next time, so he could help.
Ji Xingmi affirmed his statement and gave him a piece of meat as a reward. Ji Haoqi was the least enthusiastic. He was still holding a grudge about Gu Jingyi stealing his sister, but he was no longer as resistant as before.
Grandpa Gu and Gu's father also ate the braised meat made by Ji Xingmi during dinner. It tasted incredibly good. Although the new medicinal wine Ji Xingmi brewed couldn't be drunk yet, there was still some of the previous batch left. The two of them had a small drink, but Grandma Gu wouldn't allow more. They didn't dare to object. If they wanted another cup, Grandma Gu would pull Ji Xingmi out as a shield. For their future happiness, they had no choice but to give up.