Shopkeeper Qin took it and opened it. Before he even took it into his mouth, he was conquered by its appearance.
“What exquisite dim sum.”
If Jiang Miao hadn't said she made it herself, shopkeeper Qin would have thought which store she bought it from.
The ladies and ladies next to me heard the commotion and looked over. They couldn't take their eyes away after just one glance.
"This snack looks delicious."
"Mom, I want to eat."
"I also want!"
Several young girls pestered her mother to ask for it. Shopkeeper Qin didn't expect that her words would cause trouble. She hesitated on her face. After all, this was sent by Jiang Miao.
Jiang Miao saw her dilemma and said considerately.
"Shopkeeper Qin can do whatever he wants with some food."
Some people liked her snacks, and as the host, Jiang Miao was also very happy.
"Then I'll cut it open and give it to everyone to try?"
Shopkeeper Qin cut the mooncake in half and distributed it to the customers in the shop. He also took a piece and ate it in small bites.
"Mrs. Jiang's craftsmanship is enough to open a dim sum shop. The mooncakes she makes are even more delicious than those from Wufangzhai." Shopkeeper Qin was full of praise.
"It's sweet but not greasy, and the skin is crispy. This is my first time to eat such delicious snacks. Madam, you must tell me if you really open a shop."
"Yes, we must go to support my wife."
Jiang Miao didn't expect that the mooncakes she made would win a lot of praise. Originally she was just making them to satisfy her cravings, but after being mentioned by several ladies, she actually had the idea of opening a shop.
"If it really opens in the future, I will definitely invite a few ladies to try it."
"Why."
With a short tongue, several ladies bought two more pieces of embroidery, and with the money coming in, shopkeeper Qin felt more and more that Jiang Miao was attracting wealth.
Mrs. Jiang is good-looking, good at embroidery, and her snacks are delicious. How could there be such a perfect person in the world?
"Ms. Jiang really doesn't give people a way to survive!"
Hearing the compliment from shopkeeper Qin, Jiang Miao felt funny. She was just resting on the foundation of her predecessors and could not be considered outstanding.
The two exchanged pleasantries for a few more words, and Jiang Miao went out and turned around to the Xu Mansion.
Xu Zilan was very happy to see her. Compared to the wealthy lady who came to fawn over, she preferred the real Jiang Miao. She didn't have so many twists and turns and was very comfortable to get along with.
"The snacks you made by yourself must be delicious."
Ever since Xu Zilan tasted Jiang Miao's cooking, she has completely become her little crush. In her heart, as long as it is cooked by Jiang Miao, there is nothing wrong with it.
Jiang Miao pursed her lips and smiled. The beauty's praise made people happy.
"If you like it, I'll do it for you next time."
"OK."
There were guests in the Xu family, so Jiang Miao didn't stay long. Before leaving, Xu Zilan asked the housekeeper to pack some hairy crabs for her.
"Someone else gave it to you. You can take it home and eat it fresh."
"This is too expensive..."
Jiang Miao was too embarrassed to accept it. The snacks she gave were only a few dollars, but these hairy crabs cost ten taels of silver anyway.
"Just keep it if I give it to you. Even Xu Mansion won't be able to finish it. It would be a waste to leave it alone."
Jiang Miao choked, Madam Xu was too Versailles.
"Okay, then I'll accept it, thank you Madam Xu."
"Um."
None of the Shen family had ever seen it before, so they looked surprised at the hairy crab she was carrying.
Erlang and Daya wanted to reach out and grab them, but Jiang Miao stopped them.
"Be careful, don't let it get your hands caught."
"Auntie, how do you want to eat this?"
"Just steam it and eat it. I'll make it for you in the evening."
"Okay!" The two of them jumped up happily and could eat delicious food again.
Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day for family reunions. The shop in Dafang closed early, and Jiang Miao and Wang were busy working in the kitchen with Mrs. Zhang.
Mrs. Xu put Erya to sleep, changed her clothes and came over to help light the fire.
Mrs. Zhang frowned when she saw her coming in.
"Why don't you stay in the house and go to the kitchen? The wind will blow during confinement and you will feel better."
Mrs. Xu knew Mrs. Zhang had good intentions and smiled flatteringly at her.
"How can she be so delicate? My waist is sore after lying there for more than ten days."
In the past, when Daya was born, she went to work in the fields the next day, and confinement was something she never dared to think about.
"It's up to you. It doesn't matter whether you're good or bad. I'll bring you happiness as much as harm you."
Mrs. Zhang rolled her eyes at her and muttered, but did not forget to move away to make room for her.
"What is this for?"
Mrs. Xu was shocked when she saw Jiang Miao put the lively crabs directly into the steamer.
“Steamed crabs, the meat is particularly delicious...”
Jiang Miao drooled thinking about crab meat, but thinking that Mrs. Xu was still in confinement and couldn't eat cold food, she didn't continue talking for fear of making her greedy.
"Crabs are cold in nature. Sister-in-law can't eat them yet. I'll make you braised pig's feet to replenish them."
Mrs. Xu didn't expect that Jiang Miao was still thinking about her, knowing that she couldn't eat crabs but still cooking other things for her. Mrs. Xu felt a little hot in her eyes.
"No need to do it. If you can't eat crabs, I can just eat something else."
"Miaoya, just eat it if it's made for you. I see you're as skinny as a monkey. Eat more to make breast milk so that Erya won't be hungry."
"Why."
Mrs. Xu was not angry even after being scolded, and agreed with a smile. Mrs. Zhang rolled her eyes at her again, looking at her worthless appearance!
Jiang Miao watched the two bickering in amusement, and said that in modern times Mrs. Zhang and Mr. Xu could act in sketches, which would be guaranteed to be a hit.
We made five dishes and one soup for dinner. In addition to hairy crabs and braised pig's feet, there were also pickled fish, twice-cooked pork and stir-fried vegetables. The soup was winter melon and pork ribs, which was light, sweet and soothing. We also placed a few mooncakes and the family sat in the yard to enjoy them.
Eating by the moon.
Father Shen was in a good mood and brought out a bottle of wine. Jiang Miao also shared a glass, and Mrs. Zhang scolded her.
"It's okay to drink at a man's house, and you, a little girl, are just messing around too."
Jiang Miao pulled her sleeves and smiled flatteringly, "Mom, crabs are cold in nature. Drinking some wine will make your stomach feel better. You can also have a drink."
"Really?" Mrs. Zhang was dubious. Miaoya didn't lie to her just to drink.
Shen Yanqing nodded, "I still chant three times while holding my pincers and slender mouth, and chant the wine loudly for a lifetime. This crab and wine are the best match. Mom, you can try it."
Although he had never eaten it, the poems and articles he read contained instructions on how to eat crabs. Shen Yanqing could not forget it, and he remembered it after just a little recall.
"Then I'll have a drink too."
Mrs. Zhang couldn't understand poetry, but the food that the saints in the book praised must be extraordinary.
Jiang Miao taught everyone how to eat crabs. Shen Erlang found it troublesome, so he just cracked open the shell and held it to gnaw. Shen Yanqing learned quickly and elegantly picked out the crab meat and put it into Jiang Miao's bowl.
"Eat."
Jiang Miao raised her head in confusion and smiled at him.
"Thank you sir."
When Mrs. Zhang saw the love between the two, her old face burst into laughter, and she scolded Mr. Shen next to him who couldn't stop eating.
"The third child and the young couple are so happy together. I think we can have a grandchild again next year."
She had a loud voice, and Shen Yanqing and Jiang Miao heard her clearly. The tips of Shen Yanqing's ears turned red, and she glanced at Jiang Miao, who lowered her head and remained silent.
When her mother-in-law tried to force her to give birth, she could only pretend not to hear.
