Jiang Miao asked Shen Laoer to help make several molds. Each mold has a different pattern according to different tastes.
The four molds each have the words "good luck and good luck" written on them, and are dotted with patterns around them. When put together, they have a good meaning and are exquisite.
Shen Laoer was used to making toys, and now his craftsmanship has improved a lot. The things he made were fast and good, and Jiang Miao's eyes lit up.
"Second brother's craftsmanship is really getting better and better."
"hehe."
Shen Laoer rubbed his head with an honest face. He was most happy when his woodworking skills were praised, but he also understood that the quality of the mold was mainly due to Jiang Miao's drawings.
He had bought snacks from the shop before, and they were basically all bare pieces. How could they be like what Jiang Miao painted, with words and flowers.
"Second brother, this is your wages. It will delay your work this afternoon."
Jiang Miao took out fifty coins and gave it to him, but before Shen Laoer took it, Mrs. Xu in the room started shouting.
"What kind of wages do you have to pay to your family? It's not worth making a few molds. You and your second brother and sister-in-law are still outside the home."
"That's it, listen to your sister-in-law and take the money back."
Shen Laoer had no shame in accepting this money. Jiang Miao had taken care of Erfang's toy business. Without Jiang Miao, he wouldn't be sure which town he would be doing odd jobs in now.
"Okay, then I would like to thank my second brother and sister-in-law."
Jiang Miao saw that he didn't accept it and didn't persist. The Shen family was honest and simple, and even the Xu family, who used to be the most shrewd and self-interested, became generous.
Without those trivial things, she would feel more comfortable getting along with the Shen family.
With the oven, Jiang Miao's desire to cook delicious food increased. She made mooncakes alone. Cantonese-style mooncakes are heavy in oil, with thin skin and thick fillings, and a soft texture.
She made four flavors, date paste, bean paste, five kernels and salted egg yolk. The date paste and bean paste are delicate and smooth, and the five kernel egg yolk is sweet and salty. Different flavors correspond to different carved fonts.
Su's mooncakes pay more attention to the crispy texture, and the fillings are fat but not greasy. Jiang Miao made egg yolk cakes and fresh meat fillings. There were still some roses left from the fragrant beads, so she made another batch of flower cakes.
The fragrance in the old Shen's yard has not stopped all day long. Shen Erlang stopped studying after school, and squatted next to the oven, inhaling and swallowing saliva.
Jiang Miao saw it funny. As soon as the Shen family moved to town, Erlang entered the academy. After more than a month of training from his husband, he originally thought he would have a more stable temperament, but this was exposed when he encountered food.
"Auntie, when will the mooncakes be baked?"
Shen Erlang's stomach growled, his little face wrinkled up, he was so greedy.
"It will take a while, it has just been put in."
Mrs. Zhang helped light the fire and couldn't help but laugh and scold him when she saw his greedy appearance.
"If you have a long-term ambition, it would be great to put all your energy into studying. Your brother-in-law is as old as you and has even passed the exam to become a scholar."
"Oh my god, how can I compare with my uncle? My husband said that my uncle is a Wenquxing who comes to earth. He only comes once in a hundred years. I only need to be half as knowledgeable as my uncle."
Shen Erlang has a big heart and learned to be open-minded at a young age.
"Good-for-nothing."
Mrs. Zhang glared at him, but she couldn't help but feel happy when she heard her husband praise Shen Yanqing.
The third child in his family is not just a literary star who came down to earth. He reached the top of the list at a young age. No one can compare with him.
It took Jiang Miao two days of busy work to prepare eight plates of mooncakes. When they were all laid out, the mooncakes had a shiny color and attractive fragrance, and were more exquisite than those sold in dim sum shops.
"This... the old woman doesn't even want to eat it."
Mrs. Zhang looked puzzled, and the others also looked surprised. This is so beautiful.
Jiang Miao took one of each, cut it into four small pieces, and pushed it in front of everyone.
"Taste them all."
Shen Erlang couldn't wait any longer. Seeing that no one was moving, he scratched his head and scratched his head in worry.
"Master, milk, please eat it quickly."
"Look at how anxious you are."
Mrs. Zhang glared at him, and Shen Erlang scratched his head and laughed. He had been waiting all day and all night, and the mooncakes were finally out of the oven, but grandma was reluctant to eat them, which made him anxious to death.
"Mom, try this jujube stuffing."
Jiang Miao gave her a piece. As Mrs. Zhang was getting older, she liked to eat soft, glutinous and sweet mooncakes. The mooncakes melted in your mouth, leaving a sweet aroma of jujube paste in your mouth.
"It's delicious, old man, you should try it too."
Father Shen prefers salty egg yolk and fresh meat mooncakes. He couldn't eat the jujube mooncakes after one bite because they were too sweet.
Shen Yanqing's tastes follow his own, and he likes fresh meat fillings the most. He rarely eats snacks, but he ate two pieces now.
"Is it delicious?" Jiang Miao asked him with a smile.
"tasty."
"Then you can try this flower cake again. It's sweet but not greasy. It leaves a fragrant aroma on your teeth and cheeks. It's also delicious."
Jiang Miao knew that he didn't like sweet food, so she handed him the flower cake that he had taken a bite of. The rose filling in the middle was pink and quick-sandy, and the pastry had distinct layers. It looked delicious.
Shen Yanqing bent down slightly, took a bite from her hand, and touched her fingertips with her thin lips. Jiang Miao trembled unconsciously. Shen Yanqing's eyes shouted with a chuckle, and she raised her lips and said.
“Really delicious.”
Jiang Miao's face turned red. She just gave him a look and didn't tell him to eat it. There were so many on the table, so why were she staring at the half piece in her hand? She couldn't eat this half piece now, and it wouldn't matter if she didn't eat it.
Jiang Miao glared at her angrily, her big, round almond-shaped eyes filled with embarrassment. Shen Yanqing covered her lips and suppressed her smile.
"My fault, I'll eat the rest."
Jiang Miao puffed up her face and stuffed half of the mooncake into his hand. Shen Yanqing's fingertips ran across her palm, as if a feather was tickling her heart. Jiang Miao felt extremely uncomfortable.
"Mom, I'll pack two boxes and send them to Madam Xu and Shopkeeper Qin."
Madam Xu is her savior, shopkeeper Qin is her partner, and she should be given gifts during the holidays.
"It should."
Mrs. Zhang nodded. Jiang Miao used to be alone, but now she has a familiar young lady and she feels happy.
The mooncakes were wrapped in oil paper and put into a bamboo basket. Jiang Miao carried the basket out the door. Shen Yanqing wanted to follow, but she hit her hard with her elbow.
"hiss."
He held his ribs, his face was helpless and doting, and Miao Ya became more and more angry.
"What's wrong with the third child?" He smiled like a fool.
Mrs. Zhang turned around and asked him when she heard the noise. Shen Yanqing calmed down her expression and shook her head slightly despite the pain.
"nothing."
Jiang Miao suppressed her laughter and went out. She felt relieved when she thought about Shen Yanqing's failure.
Hum, let the male protagonist take advantage of her, she must suffer.
After the Jinxiu Pavilion was smashed last time, the Sun family lost money. Shopkeeper Qin cleaned up and reopened it after two days. Moreover, because Sun Yuanbao was imprisoned, the reputation of Linglong Pavilion was greatly reduced. All the guests came to Jinxiu Pavilion. Shopkeeper Qin was a blessing in disguise. .
"How come Madam Jiang is here free?"
After shopkeeper Qin finished entertaining the guests, he saw Jiang Miao entering the door.
"Sending mooncakes to Shopkeeper Qin. I made them myself. You can try them."
