The food box given by Lian not only contained snacks, but also a purse containing five small silver jewelry.
I must have specifically inquired about it, and it is exactly the zodiac sign of the child at home. It is not too big and not heavy, but the eyes of the zodiac sign are dotted with cinnabar, which is very beautiful.
Jiangnan people are very delicate in making dim sum. They put a few pieces into a small plate and are small in shape and very cute.
"Mom, this is so pretty, I can't even bear to eat it."
Cheng Xue looked at Li Heng's appearance, smiled lightly, pinched his little face, and said:
"Eat, Aunt Zhou made this specially for you. Tangtang goes and gets the red thread, and Mom will put this silver jewelry on for you."
Silver and cinnabar are both good for calming panic and exorcising evil spirits. It is best for children to wear them.
As soon as Li Huai heard that it was edible, he walked over and grabbed it in a few steps. He didn't control the strength well, and he grabbed a piece of pastry into pieces and then put it into his mouth. Anyway, he didn't dislike himself, and Cheng Xue didn't care about him.
Toss it hard and clean it up if it's a big deal. No need to make a fuss.
After braiding the silver jewelry in his hand, he saw that it was Li Heng's zodiac sign, so he put it on his neck and said:
"Go next door with your brother to sleep with Grandpa Du at night. If he has any headache or fever, just stand on the courtyard wall and call your mother."
Li Heng nodded and said "I got it" and put the pastry that he had not eaten in his hand to her mouth. Cheng Xue took a bite of it with his hand. It was okay. It was not too sweet and had a strong milky taste. It should have been added.
Milk.
"Try the iron egg, it's delicious."
"Mom, what is this? It smells good, so strong."
How sad that the children have never even drank milk. Go back to town and find a place to buy milk. If there is one that sells milk, buy some for the children to try.
"My mother doesn't know, but I also think it smells good."
The only Hao brother Yan Yixin heard the words and explained softly:
"Auntie, Tiedan, it's fragrant because it contains milk. It's sold in the county. I'll buy some tomorrow morning."
Cheng Xue nodded and asked: "How much?"
"Fifty cents per pot." Yan Yixin said and gestured, "Auntie doesn't need to take the money. I have the money from the last time I sold chaga mushrooms."
Chaga mushrooms are also sold at a high price at Shengrentang in the county. The three children all shared a lot, which is more than enough for each of them to buy ten bundles of firewood.
Cheng Xue shook her head with a smile, counted out a hundred coins to him, and said:
"I don't need your money, just save it to buy firewood. Tomorrow you and Tiedan will buy it when you get up, and we'll all have a try."
While talking, he made up two more ones. As for Li Huai, he didn't put a neckband on him, and then strangled himself and hung it directly on his hand. The little guy just swayed around when he had nothing to do, which was very cute...
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At about midnight the next day, Cheng Xue was the first to get up. She felt satisfied when she saw the three children sleeping beside her.
Although Li Hui is not at home, he is always not alone when his children are with him.
I rubbed my sore temples and sat up to get dressed. I had a lot of dreams that night, crying, laughing, raining, and even lost my footing and fell into the river.
She closed the door to the inner room and opened it as usual to get a change of air. Who would have thought that a gust of cold wind would catch her off guard.
It's so cold now, what was it like last night?
Not daring to think too much, Cheng Xue covered the door with bricks, opened the courtyard door, lit a fire, and boiled water.
After washing up, the two brothers came back, each holding a basin of milk in their hands.
Li Heng carefully placed the basin on the shelf, then gestured with his hands and said:
"Mom, I watched that person just pinching and squeezing, and then the milk came out. There were quite a lot of people buying milk. We went early and there were no late ones."
Cheng Xue touched his reddish face, which felt a little cold.
"Go with your brother and light your house and your sister's house on fire, then come over and wash up, while mother cooks."
Li Heng pursed his lips, looked at her pitifully and asked:
"Mom, it's so cold this morning, will it be even colder last night for my dad?"
"Yes, Auntie, let me make some ginger syrup for my uncle at noon."
Don't say that the child is worried, she is worried too.
There is another game tomorrow at midnight. If I come back with a cold, it will affect my performance, which will be a terrible trouble.
"Don't worry, I've prepared cold medicine. I won't let your father or your uncle get into trouble. Hurry up and start a fire, so you can wash up when you come back."
After returning the two that were dismissed, Cheng Xue started to work on breakfast. She deliberately made more and brought out Mr. Du next door's share. He was the only one, and with the old man's habits, he would definitely have to deal with it. If things go on like this, his body will not be able to bear it.
Add two eggs to a bowl of porridge and mixed pickles.
When he was sent to the next door, the old man was sitting by the stove in a daze. No one at home noticed, and the stove was empty, not even a piece of firewood.
"Uncle, it's time to eat."
The old man turned his head when he heard the sound. When he saw Cheng Xue coming, he stood up in a hurry and said:
"Why did you give it to me? I can do it myself, and I'm just getting ready to light the fire."
Cheng Xue put down her things and helped him add firewood to the stove.
"I'm used to cooking for seven people, so this is too much. You happen to be alone, so I'll bring it to you, so you can cook less. Don't worry, the charcoal we brought them won't freeze.
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After thanking Mr. Du, he stood up, poured out the bowl, cleaned it and said:
"Thank you, girl. If my Pingren can live up to his expectations this time, the old man will arrange for you to go to Zuixian Pavilion."
"Oh, no, the food there is not affordable. We might as well cook it ourselves." Cheng Xue quickly refused.
Although I don’t know what source of income they have, let’s forget about Zuixian Pavilion. A meal there will make my body hurt for half a year.
When we got home, the children were all ready.
Cheng Xue gave the milk to them. Looking at the children who liked drinking it, she thought about it and said:
"In this way, we will drink a bowl of milk every morning during these days in the county. The book says that this stuff can help you grow taller and prevent illness. As long as you are in good health, you don't have to worry about money."
After saying this, Li Yue, Yan Yixin, and Li Heng all took out their money and put it on the table.
"Auntie, the three of us have discussed it. We really don't have a shortage of firewood at home, so we can use the money we spend to buy milk. Do you think it's okay?"
"Mom, you just want me to have some memory. I have a good memory and I will never dare to go home so late again."
Li Yue looked at his younger brother who was trying his best to help him bear the burden, clenched his hands slightly, took a deep breath and said:
"Mom, I was greedy for work that day, that's why dad indulged me. I won't be like this when I go into the mountains in the future, I promise you. Let's buy milk with this money. Since the book says milk is good for the body, let's go together
Drink, okay?"
Cheng Xue raised her hand and touched her face, saying:
"Mom, I still understand you. I took the initiative to admit when I made a mistake the first time. I am very satisfied that the three of you can compete for each other's sake. Since you have learned your lesson, you will pay for the milk in the next three days. After three days, you will still be the same.
Mom, it’s not easy to save some money. When I go back, I will encounter Chaga mushrooms and buy milk to drink after picking them.”
"Okay, mom is the best!" Li Heng cheered, picked up Li Huai, and kissed her hard.
The little guy was so disgusted that he kept rubbing it, it was so fun...