But because of this incident, people outside Zhuangzi said that Grandma Zhou was kind-hearted and started to harvest apricots in order to increase the harvest for the farmers.
Everyone knows that you can’t eat more of that stuff after it’s been stored for a while. Even if it’s made into preserves, you won’t be able to use that much.
Grandma Zhou is willing to spend money to buy these wild fruits. What else can she be besides being kind-hearted?
Even the Zhou family has benefited. If you pick a basket of wild fruits from the mountains, you can always get two or three copper coins in exchange for half a basket.
There are fewer women sitting around arguing at home, and they all go to the mountains to look for mountain apricots. This also promotes harmonious coexistence among the women in the tribe.
Some people regret that Grandma Zhou harvested it late. If it were earlier in the morning, there would be a lot of such fruits on the mountain. It’s a pity that it’s out of season.
When Zhou Lan was taking a rest, the old clan leaders came over to express their gratitude to Zhou Lan on behalf of the clan members.
Especially because of this incident, the nearby village became very close to their village. Who knew that Grandma Zhou was from the Zhou clan.
As an elder, Mr. Digest accompanied Zhou Lan to meet the clan leader. He was quite surprised when he heard that the preserved fruit he usually eats could benefit his neighbors.
Zhou Lan politely said to the old patriarch: "Although we are young, we don't dare to do things that will corrupt the clan. It's an unexpected blessing that we are here today. Please ask the old patriarch to remind us at all times."
The husband nodded secretly from the side, what he said was beautiful.
Then he brought out preserved fruits to entertain the old patriarch.
Zhou Lan: "The fruit is not valuable, but the production process is cumbersome. I made these with my wife to be filial to the elders in the family. I am not with my grandparents, so I miss them all the time. My wife also saw me like this, so she came up with such a thing. If
If your grandparents like you, it's worth it."
The circles under his eyes are red. Unfortunately, Zhou Lan has grown taller recently and his face has become sharper after losing his double chin.
It would be more convincing if it was still the same as it was a few days ago.
When the old patriarch heard this, he sighed in his heart. The second wife of the Zhou family was such a stupid couple, but they actually had such a good child. He thought about it: "Son, I know you are filial. It is your grandparents who are not blessed. Hey, you have
Your grandparents will know this."
Then: "At my age, I have seen things. I'm not saying, Erlang, if you have this intention, why not save this money? I'm afraid your second uncle is a hopeless one. If one day your grandparents are like
When you come back, just forget about the past grudges."
The old patriarch's words can be regarded as speaking from the bottom of his heart. As the saying goes, people are too distant to be close to each other. He said too much.
Zhou Lan: "My grandparents have been kind to my father in raising him. Even though he is a child, he also understands etiquette, justice and shame. There is no such thing as past resentment. Serving your grandparents is the right thing to do. Whenever your grandparents are able to support you, it is Erlang's blessing."
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When he said this, the old patriarch almost shed tears: "Good boy, good boy."
The old gentleman looked at his apprentice's confession and almost poured him a glass of water to moisten his throat.
If it hadn't been for the banla disciple who begged him the day before yesterday to treat these preserved fruits as gifts and send them to his friends, he would have almost taken his words seriously.
I made it especially for my grandparents, how can I say that?
The old patriarch had heard of preserved fruit in the past, but the first time he saw it, it was not the same as candied fruit. After taking a bite, it was really sweet, but it was sticky to the teeth. To be honest, it was really not suitable for people like them who had lost half their teeth.
Elderly people.
I want to remind Erlang and his wife that this thing is not very useful to please your grandparents.
But looking at Zhou Lan's earnest eyes and the child's sincerity, the old patriarch swallowed his words. What's the use of trying to please such grandparents.
Forget it, at least the child's intentions are good.
Otherwise, how much sugar would be needed to make such a sweet thing? Who would be willing to spend so much time on it?
The old patriarch left, and Jiang Changxi came out of the inner courtyard, carrying a food box, which was full of small packages of preserved fruits: "I originally wanted to give them to my aunts and sisters-in-law, but I love these fruits so much."
, couldn’t help but let it go, so I couldn’t get out for a while, so I had to trouble my aunt to help send it out.”
The old patriarch knew very well that Xingzi couldn't help but let go of those things. Otherwise, those copper coins would be wasted: "Business with you, busy with you, it's nothing."
The old patriarch left, and the husband clapped his fingers and said: "It's just a plate of preserved fruit, but it's all worth it."
Zhou Lan: "My wife is serious about making money for the villagers. The students really want to be filial to their grandparents. It's just a coincidence that my husband likes to eat. It's just a coincidence that I can make some money by the way."
Sir, he raised his eyebrows and said, I believe you, you are my own disciple after all, and your work is quite remarkable. As for how to say it, let him do whatever he wants.
Husband: "Ask your wife to make more. If you want me to give them away, she will need more."
Zhou Lan looked happy: "I'm not afraid of this. Chang Xi said that you can make preserved fruit with different flavors from any fruit in any season, so I don't have to worry about you using too much."
Don't be afraid, the more you give away, the more vigorously you will promote your preserved fruit. All your income depends on this.
This female disciple might have left the profession without learning.
Chang Le didn't know where it came from, so she stuffed the sweet preserved fruit into her husband's mouth. This was definitely a gag.
With three disciples like this, the husband himself first made himself lose his temper: "Naughty, are you writing?"
Chang Le blinked: "Sir, you have a rest today."
Okay, let's play. After taking a rest today, you will know what it means to be in dire straits.
The husband said to Zhou Lan: "Xiu Mu, let your wife prepare something delicious, and the husband also wants to have a rest."
Jiang Changle smiled and said, "You don't need to tell me this, there will definitely be something delicious today."
The husband and Zhou Lan looked at Jiang Changle: "How do you know?"
Jiang Changle: "Every time when my father takes a bath, my sister will be busy with Dagui for two or three days."
That is to prepare it two or three days in advance, which is beyond the standard.
My husband has been living here for more than half a month, and he has some understanding of these female disciples. They come from a good background, but they are not luxurious.
Eat four dishes and one soup every day, and eat in a variety of ways, so nothing will be wasted.
Zhou Lan didn't think much about it, he just longed for the treatment of his father-in-law: "Dad's life is so beautiful."
Jiang Changle: "It's mainly for me." He said both inside and outside of his words, it's because my sister loves me so much that she gets this treatment. That proud look in her eyes.
The master and the disciple looked at the young disciple and kept silent. If you think so, they will definitely not refute it.
But I have to admit that Mr. Jiang San can give birth to children and teach them. Look at this little girl.
The old man regrets that he has wasted half his life. He deserves to start a family. Even if he gives birth to a daughter, he will feel sorry for his father.