Song Dingxiang [Completed]

C11. Worry.

Chapter 11

The lamb stew cooked by Song Xingyi was fragrant and crispy, while the pig heart stir-fried with garlic was fresh and delicious. In addition to these, there was also a shredded potato salad and shredded cabbage, all served on the table in bowls.

Aunt and Fang shi made pancakes and prepared sticky and fragrant porridge. The whole family sat on the warm kang, enjoying the meal heartily.

The men in Song Xingyi's family didn't drink much, but at this time, they still went out to buy a catty of wine. The grandfather and grandchildren sat around the table at the end of the kang, eating and chatting.

In the men's conversations, they mainly talked about the recent sale of pork, where there were battles going on, the harvest for next year, and eventually the topic shifted to hunting in the mountains tomorrow.

Song Xingyi sipped his wine, picked up a piece of lamb cartilage and chewed on it with a crunchy sound, saying, "The mountains here, though not as rich as the mountains in the south, are much better than the mountains in the northwest. There is abundant wildlife, mushrooms, and wild vegetables in these mountains. It's because of this that during the years of famine, people were able to survive."

Song Zhicheng said, "Speaking of these wolves, it feels like they haven't come down from the mountains in years."

Song Xingyi, feeling proud, took another bite of cabbage, the crispy shredded cabbage cleansing the greasy feeling in his mouth. He said, "Do you know why these wolves come down from the mountains?"

Song Zhicheng responded, "Why else? They lack food in the mountains."

Song Xingyi continued, "Was there no shortage of food on the mountains in previous years?"

Song Zhicheng scratched his head, not understanding.

Song Xingyi said, "You should ask our Tiezhu about this... Oh, I remember. I feel like the name Tiezhu is too common, originally Zhou Lao San didn't put much thought into naming the child, so I'm thinking of giving the child a new name."

Song Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Changing the name? Alright, what should it be changed to?"

Song Xingyi glanced at Song Dingxiang sitting at another table and winked, saying, "For a man in the future who walks the rivers and lakes, what matters? Keeping one's word! In the future, Tiezhu will be half of the Song family, right? So, I've given him the name Zhou Yinuo, to remind him of the kindness of our Song family, and to remember to come back when he becomes successful."

After saying that, he patted Zhou Yinuo's shoulder firmly.

Zhou Yinuo nodded vigorously, saying, "Grandpa, rest assured, I will definitely come back. Not only will I come back, but I will come back in good shape, so you, Grandma, parents and Dingxiang don't have to worry."

"Good child, come, have a drink with grandpa!" Song Xingyi picked up a wine cup, downing it in one gulp.

Zhou Yinuo also quickly drank one, the spiciness making his face turn red.

Li shi said, "Drink less, tomorrow Tiezhu... Oh, you just changed the name and already forgot, I'm so used to calling him Tiezhu."

Zhou Yinuo quickly said, "Grandma, you can just call me Zhouzi as a nickname."

Li shi chuckled and said, "Alright, Yinuo, you need to go up the mountain tomorrow, drink less and eat more meat."

After the family ate and drank their fill, the men continued to sit on the kang and chat. Song Xingyi couldn't resist the urge to smoke, so he signaled to Li shi with his tobacco pouch.