Yu Xiaocao's head was full of black lines, she gave Big Hui a warning look, and brought some dumplings for the little guy. Xiao Hei gratefully licked the little master's hand: Little master, you are the best! Xiao Hei loves you the most! ! Then he wolfed down his own dumplings, for fear that the unscrupulous old man would snatch it away again.
Dahui wants to repeat the old trick again, to grab Xiaobai's dumplings. Xiaobai was not as easy-talking as Xiaohei, he didn't snatch the dumplings, and Xiaobai bit his teeth on his face. Da Hui looked at the "unfilial son" threateningly: If the master wasn't watching, I could slap you on the wall with one slap! If you dare to show your hair to me, wait! !
Xiaobai finished eating the dumplings in an unhurried manner, without even glancing at his father: Bullying me, the boss won't give you delicious water, hum! !
Seeing Yu Xiaocao exiting the west door, Xiaobai followed behind with small, arrogant steps, ignoring Dahui who was scratching the ground with his paws. Da Hui turned his head to look at Xiao Hei's rice bowl, the little guy immediately put the last two dumplings in his mouth, and rushed out the door as fast as he could. Disappointed and full of resentment: master, why is there no delicious food for me, and you always make me work
In the main room, Zhao's mother and son and Heizi had finished eating the dumplings. Old Yu teased the cute little Doudou and asked him to kowtow to celebrate the new year: "Doudo, there is a red envelope for grandpa's New Year greetings!"
Under the guidance of her brothers and sisters, Doudou knelt on her short legs with difficulty, touched her head on the kang a few times, and said auspicious words: "I wish grandpa a happy new year, good health and a long life!"
In the past, when the families were not separated, the younger generation would kowtow to the old Yutou and his wife to pay New Year's greetings. After Yu Hai left the family, he just let the children bow and bow. The form of New Year's greetings doesn't matter, as long as the heart comes.
Xiao Doudou received a red envelope from her grandfather, and was encouraged by her brothers and sisters to open it. Xiao Shitou smiled and said: "Doudou, how many cents of New Year's money did you get?"
Xiao Doudou has learned to count, so he can't trouble him at all: "One, two, three... ten copper coins, a total of ten coins!"
Mrs. Zhao took the red envelope from her son and was about to return it to the old man: "Father, there are too many, just give a couple of coins to make the child happy."
In her opinion, the old man's food, clothing, housing and transportation are all directed to the second brother and second sister-in-law's family. There are so many children, and each person costs eighty or ninety coppers for ten copper coins. Doesn't the second brother have to prepare all these? She brought her child here today to pay New Year's greetings, not with the intention of earning lucky money. She is not like her sister-in-law, Li Shi, who has shallow eyelids and wiped away all the affection between relatives for a little gain.
Old Yu glanced at her, took the red envelope and stuffed it back into the hands of the aggrieved grandson, saying: "Take it, everyone has it! Don't worry, I have money. Your second brother will give it to you every month." I have some pocket money, which I don’t usually need.” After speaking, he gave Heizi another red envelope.
Xiao Doudou smiled happily, and his second uncle, second aunt, eldest aunt, and eldest uncle all gave red envelopes, and his little hands were full. Mrs. Zhao was a little embarrassed, sat and chatted for a few words, and then planned to go back. Old Yu thought for a while, and said to Liu: "Second daughter-in-law, are there any dumplings in the kitchen? Ask the third daughter-in-law to bring her man a bowl." He left, but the third son belonged to his Yu family after all. Flesh and blood!
Without saying anything, Mrs. Liu went to the kitchen to get a bowl of dumplings, put them in a small bamboo basket, covered the top with cotton cloth, and handed it to Mrs. Zhao. Seeing Heizi, he hesitated to speak, and finally he didn't have the nerve to speak.
After seeing off Zhao's mother and son and Heizi, the Yu family soon welcomed a group of New Year's greetings. The leader was Zhou Shanhu, who had a good relationship with Yu Xiaocao, followed by her brother Zhou Shaohua, and Qian Wen, Qian Wu and Qian Yafang from the Qian family. The three families are close to each other, and they often walk around. The relationship between the children is very good.
Qian Wen will be fourteen years old after the new year, and has grown into a handsome and handsome boy. He was also preparing for the boy's exam in February, and he worked very hard on weekdays. When the academy was not closed, he seldom came back even if he was taking a rest, so he stayed in the academy to study. The academy suspended classes due to the impact of the disaster year, so he studied hard behind closed doors at home. So Xiaocao hasn't seen this little boy for a long time.
Yu Xiaocao took out snacks to treat her friends. Zhou Shanshan's eyes were wide open, and he exclaimed: "Fried pumpkin seeds, fried peanuts, maltose, sesame candy, peanut candy... Xiaocao, your snacks are too rich. And this, this is what your family grows in the backyard. sunflower seeds?"
Yu Xiaocao nodded with a smile, and said, "Yes! I fried salt and pepper flavors, try it!"
Zhou Coral grabbed a handful, imitating Xiaocao, picked up a sunflower seed and put it in his mouth, knocked it, clumsily peeled out the melon seeds inside, put it in his mouth, tasted it carefully, and nodded Said: "It's very fragrant! The stuff brought back from the West, the taste is quite good! You all have to try it!"
Several children were eating candy, melon seeds and peanuts lively, talking and laughing, very happy. Not long after, another group of New Year greetings came to the family, including Liu Yingzi, the eldest daughter of Uncle Shuan Zhu's family, Liu Hui Fang, the youngest daughter, and Tie Daner, the second boy of Uncle Shuan Zhu's family. Zheng Xiaocui, who always wanted to join Xiaojun Wang's side, also came.
Eating the rich snacks from Yu's family, Zheng Xiaocui felt envious and jealous: If it hadn't been for picking up the prince of the county, how could the life of Yu's family be so nourishing? If she becomes the county prince's concubine, her family will definitely live better than the Yu family!
well! One cannot live without self-knowledge. As far as her dark and thin ghost appearance is concerned, her facial features are still pretty, and she might be praised as a good-looking girl in Dongshan Village. Not to mention the capital city, even a random little girl on the streets of the town is more attractive than her. The king of Yangjun is not a pervert, so it's strange that he has a crush on you!
No matter what kind of mood these children are in, since they are here to celebrate the new year, those who are able will give the children some dried fruit snacks or something. Mrs. Liu grabbed sunflower seeds, peanuts and various candies for this group of children, and the children went to the next house to pay New Year's greetings contentedly. The children of Yu's family were also dragged by their close friends to pay New Year's greetings to another family.
Not all families prepare a lot of delicious food like Yu's. In previous years, there were all kinds of nuts and dates on the mountain. In autumn, every family would pick some and bring them back as snacks for the children. But this year, the mountains have been gnawed bare by locusts, and there are a lot fewer people who can entertain young guests during the Chinese New Year. People with ample cash like the village chief's family, Qian's family, and Zhou's family can make some maltose or fried fruit. Many families can't even eat enough. Where can they get snacks to entertain the little ones who are visiting the New Year
However, simple rural children will happily give New Year greetings whether they can get snacks or not. These cute little guys have added a bit of flavor to the dreary Chinese New Year...
After eating the fragrant and sweet Lantern Festival and enjoying the colorful lantern festival, the Spring Festival is coming to an end. In order to meet the county examination in February, Rongxuan Academy resumed classes just after the Lantern Festival. However, eating has become a big problem. Rice is easy to buy, but vegetables are hard to find. The master chef in the cafeteria has broken his heart every day for the children's meals. In the first few days, except for pickled vegetables, they were dried vegetables, which were extremely expensive. Fortunately, a son of a wealthy businessman who lives in the south brought some radishes, cabbage and meat from the south, which alleviated the problem of eating vegetables.
Xiao Shitou also signed up for the county examination in February. In order to make my little brother eat well before the exam, Yu Xiaocao moved to a house in the town, and also moved many boxes of vegetables from home to the town. When transporting, cover it with a thick quilt to avoid being damaged by freezing.
The house in Yujia Town was specially chosen to be close to Rongxuan Academy, so that it would be convenient for Xiao Shitou to have a small stove. Xiao Shitou applied to the academy for a day study, so that he could eat three meals a day at home. The dishes in the academy are too simple, and the chef's skills are average. How can the dishes cooked by the second sister be delicious
Every morning, Yu Xiaocao cooks fragrant corn porridge for the younger brother, a boiled or fried egg, spreads an egg pancake, or leek box, or steamed meat buns. At noon, the siblings have two dishes, one meat and one vegetarian, plus a soup. The staple food is either rice or white steamed buns. In the evening, there are either dumplings or various noodles, and there are no heavy ones for a week. Little Shitou holds his belly every day and goes to the academy to show off to his classmates.
One day not long after, Xiao Shitou came in with an expression of making a mistake. Yu Xiaocao was about to ask if he had a conflict with someone in the academy, when he looked up and saw two little tails behind his younger brother—Liu Shitou's roommate Liu Jinye and Xiao Shitou. Little Fatty Sun Runze. The other roommate was relatively young and did not participate in this year's children's examination, so he did not come to the academy to study.
The little chubby son Runze said enthusiastically: "Second sister, we are here to partner. My father gives me ten taels of silver for food every month, and I leave it with you. If it is not enough, I will send a letter and ask my father to deliver it to me!"
Liu Jinye is already thirteen years old, and he explained with a little embarrassment: "The food in the academy is too bad, and I can't concentrate on studying if I can't eat enough. We know that Miss Xiaocao is good at craftsmanship, so we want to make a fire..."
One sheep must be chased, and a flock of sheep must be herded. Yu Xiaocao didn't say no, just said: "It's a year of calamity, and spring has just started, and the ingredients are relatively simple. If you don't mind, let's eat together. However, you have to go back to the academy after dinner!"
"That's natural!" Liu Jinye and Sun Runze nodded hastily.
The little fat man asked excitedly: "Second Sister, what are you having for dinner tonight? I'm not picky, as long as I can eat enough!"
Yu Xiaocao rolled her eyes in her heart, and thought: Don't pick? Why don't you eat in the academy if you don't pick it
"At night, I will eat pork and bean sprouts stewed vermicelli. When you come, I will add hot and sour potato shreds!" Yu Xiaocao is not going to get used to these two. They will do whatever they have at home, and they will eat whatever they want.
The chubby grandson Runze opened his eyes wide, and asked in surprise, "Hot and sour potato shreds? Is it the 'hot and sour potato shreds' from Zhenxiu Restaurant for five taels of silver? A new vegetable imported from the West?"
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