She didn't mention much about Xiao Qing's birthday.
After all, after mentioning it, should she invite Yan Xingxuan or not?
Invite me, my family hasn’t communicated with me in advance, so I just rashly take someone back. It really doesn’t look good.
It would be a bit impolite not to invite me.
Therefore, she didn't mention it much and just told Chang Shan to buy wontons.
When Yan Xingxuan heard this, he wondered, what kind of nutrition is there?
He quickly opened another food box with his hands and said quickly: "I brought some mutton cakes, steamed tofu stuffed rice, grilled fish, stewed chicken..."
If it weren't for the inconvenience of carrying some soup and water, he would actually want to bring more.
Xiao Nianzhi couldn't help but feel greedy after hearing the mutton cake.
Although the food has not been bad lately, who doesn’t like eating meat?
Especially in autumn and winter when nourishment is needed.
Xiao Nianzhi has a small folding table in Xiao Nianzhi's house that he asked Yan Xingxuan to help build.
When you are eating, you can put it down, and when not in use, you can fold it up and stand it against the wall without taking up any space.
The table is not big, but it is no problem for two or three people to eat.
The table is not high, so they need to sit on small stools. When eating like this, their stomachs are somewhat curled up, but they can sit around the stove, which is still very comfortable in winter.
The two people quickly set up the table, arranged the small chairs, and then put all the food on the table.
When they were packing up, Chang Shan happened to come back with wontons.
They got another wonton. Chang Shan always stood at the door when eating. Today his treatment was improved.
Because Yan Xingxuan was there, he and Laishun squeezed aside to eat at the small table brought by Yan Xingxuan and the others.
The fragrant and soft mutton cake has a very different taste. Xiao Nianzhi was amazed as soon as he took the first bite.
He raised his eyebrows slightly and after swallowing the mutton pie, Xiao Nianzhi asked in a low voice: "Which chef's technique is this?"
Seeing that Xiao Nianzhi likes it, Yan Xingxuan is quite happy: "The chef's unique skills. If you like it, take Xiangxiang back to try other dishes in the future. He also has many specialties."
The cook in his house must be very capable, otherwise he would not be able to satisfy his pursuit of delicious food.
Knowing that he was the cook at the other party's house, Xiao Nianzhi nodded, but didn't say whether he was going or not.
Yan Xingxuan was not disappointed either. Anyway, he was full of expectations and confidence for the future between himself and the little girl.
Of course, sometimes I don’t have much confidence.
For example, when I came to the Yamen today, I heard that Xiao Nianzhi went to watch polo yesterday, and Meng Yinze even talked to Xiangxiang.
Meng Yinze...
Hearing this name, Yan Xingxuan wanted to roll his eyes.
So?
If you don’t like so many noble ladies, what do you want to do if they come to provoke me?
Although Yan Xingxuan is a little anxious, it's not too much.
Because he knew that Xiao Nianzhi had never responded to anyone except him.
This alone made him feel a lot more at ease, and he didn't need to get angry because of these little things.
If you are too stingy, you might not like it if you think about it.
Yan Xingxuan was thinking about small things while introducing other dishes on the table.
After the two of them had eaten, the rest was left to them.
Xiao Nianzhi was studying cement, and after Yan Xingxuan arrived, there happened to be one more person with whom he could discuss.
The two discussed cement for an afternoon. During the process, Yan Xingxuan felt that he was illiterate.
Because he really can't understand a lot of things.
However, he still tried hard to put forward his own superficial suggestions.
Yes, Yan Xingxuan feels that even though he clearly doesn’t understand, he still wants to give suggestions, but that’s just shallow.
But if he didn't say anything, Yan Xingxuan felt very distressed when he saw Xiao Nianzhi frowning and thinking.
I can only make some suggestions based on what I understand and see if I can help Xiao Nianzhi.
In fact, not only Yan Xingxuan felt a big headache, Xiao Nianzhi also felt a headache.
But it won’t work if we don’t study it.
Finally, Yan Xingxuan couldn't stand it anymore and suggested in a low voice: "How about we go to the Ministry of Industry or the official kiln to do some research. If we just theorize here, I'm afraid we won't understand the discussion."
Xiao Nianzhi thought about it for a moment and thought it was okay.
However, now that I have an official position, unlike before, I could just take a leave.
Therefore, we must ask His Majesty for instructions on this matter.
Yan Xingxuan's face collapsed when he thought that he had just arrived and had to go back to the palace.
However, not wanting Xiao Nianzhi to be unhappy, he quickly squeezed his face again and tried to make himself look happy.
No results came out of the discussion, and it was time for the next shift. The two simply packed up and walked out.
Yan Xingxuan insisted on sending Xiao Nianzhi back home, and Xiao Nianzhi did not refuse.
When the two returned to the Xiao Mansion, the carriage of the Xiao family, father and son, arrived at the door of the house.
Seeing Yan Xingxuan, Xiao Siye and Xiao Zhou, who had already vaguely understood what was going on, looked at each other and exchanged signals. Then Xiao Siye stepped forward and invited Yan Xingxuan: "Your Highness, today is the birthday of our youngest son, and we are preparing to have a gathering in the mansion.
"Excuse me, Your Highness, would you please come over and get together?"
Hearing Xiao Siye ask this question, Yan Xingxuan said almost uncontrollably: Cocoa, cocoa, cocoa, that's awesome!
However, not wanting others to see the joke, he still tried to be reserved, and then nodded: "Then I won't bother you."
Xiao Zhou saw through it without saying anything, but his eyes were already very meaningful.
Xiao Qing, who knew nothing, had her mind filled with questions.
So, when did their family have contact with His Highness the King of Wei?
He was puzzled, but seeing the unpredictable expressions on his father and brother's faces, Xiao Qing suppressed the curiosity in her heart and followed the team towards the house with a smile.
Yan Xingxuan has been looking forward to entering the house today and having dinner with Xiao Nianzhi.
As early as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yan Xingxuan had been secretly looking forward to entering the Xiao Mansion and admiring the moon with Xiao Nianzhi.
But, there was no chance that time.
Now he can finally come and eat. He has been preparing since he learned the news in the morning.
Therefore, now that he is passing the government, he is well prepared and does not come empty-handed.
Some of the gifts were knitted for Xiao Nian, and another was a birthday gift for Xiao Qing.
The food for the birthday banquet should naturally be sumptuous.
Xiao Nianzhi promised Xiao Qing to cook before, but now even though Yan Xingxuan is here, it doesn't disrupt her plan.
She would have to do some, and Aunt Qin would do the rest.
Of course, the most important part still requires Xiao Nianzhi.
That is, birthday cake!
Xiao Nianzhi sent someone to send a message last night, asking Aunt Qin to get some fresh milk this morning.
After all, whether it is butter or whipping cream, fresh milk is required.
Moreover, it is best to let it sit for a while and the whey is separated.
If it's cool and left for a day, the whey will probably separate, which is also convenient. Xiao Nianzhi extracts light cream and butter from it.
In fact, whipping cream and butter are interchangeable. They are both extracted and separated from milk, but the methods are different.