Chapter 205: Workshop Completion

After a fierce test, Dadaner once again became the last one with a difference of one point.

The trembling big egg finally burst into tears.

Seeing Dadan crying so hard, as if the sky was falling, Mr. Pan patted his head and said with a smile, "Don't cry, don't cry. I haven't finished yet. Although the rules for this assessment were set by Bosong, I see that you have all worked very hard recently. Although Dadan is a little behind, his ambition is commendable. How about this, I will give you all the names today. I hope you will work hard in the future and live up to this name."

Dadan'er's crying stopped abruptly, tears still hanging on her eyelashes. She stared blankly at Mr. Pan and asked through sobs, "Really? Really? I have it too?"

"Of course it's true." Pan He nodded kindly, then pondered for a moment before saying, "Big Egg, how about calling you 'Li Shouyi'? Shou is the name of your generation, and Yi means perseverance and decisiveness. I hope you can persevere in your actions and possess an unyielding character."

"Li Shouyi..." Dadaner whispered, then burst into laughter and nodded heavily, "Thank you, Grandpa Pan! I like it! I have a real name now! My name is Li Shouyi, hahahaha..."

Erdan quickly stepped forward, looking eagerly. Pan He smiled and said, "Erdan, you're clever and quick-witted, so let's call you 'Li Shoucong'. You're clever and quick-witted, and I hope you can keep that cleverness, use it in the right way, and study diligently."

"Li Shoucong! Thank you, Grandpa Pan!" Erdan, Li Shoucong jumped up with joy.

Finally, Pan He looked at Sandan who was babbling in Li Baisong's arms, "Sandan and the fourth one are both young. Let's name one Li Shouping and the other Li Shouan. May they all live a peaceful and smooth life. When they enter school, you can call them by their full names."

Big Egg Li Shouyi covered his mouth and didn't dare to mention what he had said to his uncle before, that he would give his third and fourth eggs a name after they went to school and could read. He was afraid that if he mentioned it, the name he had worked so hard to get would be gone.

So now, whatever Pan He says is right, and the little guy can only nod vigorously.

"Daya," Pan He called out, "You are my eldest sister, with a gentle temperament. I wish you could be as fragrant as an orchid, with a peaceful and joyful heart. Therefore, I name you Li Huining."

Daya Li Huining didn't expect that she could have such a nice name. She was stunned for a moment, then her eyes turned slightly red and she nodded vigorously.

"Erya," Mr. Pan continued, "I wish you to be clever and skillful, and as strong as the grass. May you live a happy and harmonious life in the future. Hence, I name you Li Fangle."

Erya Li Fangle blushed with joy and whispered her own name.

No need to envy my third sister for having a nice name anymore.

They have it too.

The children were all very happy, and the whole house was filled with their excited chatter, and they were rejoicing over the new name.

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Three days later, today is a beautiful day with sunny weather and blue sky. The Li family workshop was officially completed on this day.

The brand new blue brick and tile houses are particularly impressive in the village.

Early in the morning, all the young and old in Liantang Village gathered here. Everyone wore nice clothes that were only worn during the Chinese New Year, and their hair was combed meticulously. Even the saliva from the corners of the children's mouths was wiped clean by the adults with handkerchiefs.

Everyone's face was filled with smiles as if they were about to eat a big piece of meat, and it was the kind of happiness that came from the heart.

The tables and chairs brought by each family were lined up in a long line along the road in front of the workshop.

The old village chief walked briskly with the help of a crutch.

"Black monkey, black monkey, move your broken table to the back."

"Whose stool is this with a missing leg? Why take it and let someone fall and get hurt? Wouldn't that bring bad luck?"

"He doesn't understand anything and needs my repeated instructions."

The village head's daughter-in-law and the other women were busy at the stove in the new workshop.

Frying and cooking, the fire was burning vigorously, and the aroma wafted out in waves, making the villagers waiting for the feast outside sniff constantly. The children seemed to be tied by the aroma and gathered around the workshop door, refusing to leave.

When the auspicious time arrived, the four brothers Li Baishun, Li Bailiang, Li Baitai and Li Baisong personally lit the long string of firecrackers hanging on the bamboo poles.

In an instant, crackling sounds resounded through the sky, and bright red confetti fell like flowers from heaven, covering the newly paved ground in front of the courtyard. The strong festive smell of gunpowder mixed with the aroma of dishes filled the sky above the entire Liantang Village.

"Congratulations on the completion!" The old village chief shouted with full energy, and everyone applauded and cheered, with even bigger smiles on their faces.

It was at this time that Zhang Lizheng brought the people from Dongshi Village over.

From a distance, he said, "Hahaha, we're not late, are we?"

Qin Fangci and her sons came forward to greet them. After some politeness, the old village chief said, "Zhang Lizheng, please take a seat here."

Zhang Lizheng didn't dare to sit down. He had a sharp eye and spotted Pan He, so he humbly invited Pan He to sit down.

Everyone politely sat down, and Qin Fangci greeted them with a smile, "Dear fellow villagers, thank you for your presence today. The dishes are ready, everyone please find a seat and eat while they are hot."

Women came out one after another carrying huge bowls or basins and brought one dish after another to the table.

The shiny braised pork was piled high, and the whole fish was basted in rich sauce.

There is plenty of golden scrambled eggs, fragrant stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and radish soup cooked with bones.

The most eye-catching thing is the large plate of bright red and uniquely fragrant roast duck in the middle of each table.

This is the result of Qin Fangci's several experiments. Although it has not yet reached the perfection in her mind, the tempting caramel color and the meaty flavor mixed with fruity wood aroma are enough to amaze everyone.

"Hey, what kind of meat is this? Why does it smell so good?" "Mrs. Li made something new, it's called roast duck! Come and try it!"

Everyone picked up their chopsticks, and after just one bite, the crispy skin, tender meat, and the salty and sweet taste conquered everyone's taste buds.

There was endless praise and the atmosphere at the banquet was extremely warm.

The children were eating with their mouths drooling, the adults were happily drinking their homemade rice wine, and expressing congratulations and gratitude. The whole Liantang Village seemed to be celebrating a grand festival.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Qin Fangci stood in the middle of the courtyard, a little higher, and cleared her throat. The noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone knew that the main event was about to begin.

"Thank you all for coming to support our family today!" Qin Fangci said in a clear voice with a smile, "The workshop was built so quickly because of everyone's help. Now that the workshop is completed, we can't handle it alone. Next, we need to recruit people for the workshop!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes lit up and they held their breath, afraid of missing a single word.

"Our workshop is currently divided into three parts," Qin Fangci said slowly. "One is the tofu shop that makes tofu, the second is the meat shop that makes dried meat and braised meat, and the third is the roast duck shop that makes roast duck."