Chapter 120: Too Attentive
"It's still half a month before the Mid-Autumn Festival. I'll ask Lao Jiang to go to the city to buy some mooncakes and eat them when we enjoy the moon at night."
In fact, mooncakes can be baked in a kiln, but the production process is complicated, so Xia Mi did not mention it.
The raw materials used are too complicated and the temperature needs to be carefully controlled. She heard that some mooncakes need to be greased after they are made, which is too troublesome. Except for experienced people, novices are likely to fail.
"Okay, let's discuss the menu today while my uncle is here so we can prepare in advance to avoid running out of things."
"I heard you calling me before I even entered the door. Is there something wrong?"
He Yuntang carried Yaya in, both the big and the small wearing straw hats. Yaya's hat was too big, and most of her small body was covered.
"elder sister."
A sweet voice sounded, and Xia Mi quickly got up to hug Yaya.
"Yaya, did you just wake up?" Looking at the child's sleepy look, I guessed that he probably just woke up from a nap.
Yaya nodded, "Yeah!"
"Teacher He, come and sit down." Fan Chunhua went in and brought out another bench. "Sister-in-law Shengmei just said that we should celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together. What do you think?"
He Yuntang was stunned for a moment, and then surprise and joy flashed in his eyes.
"That would be great." He Yuntang sat down and asked, "Where do we want to hold it? Here with Xiao Mi?"
"Yes, look at how beautifully your niece has tidied up her yard. The vegetables are laid neatly, and there is no smell of manure in the yard. I am curious about what Xia Mi feeds the vegetables."
Fan Chunhua looked at the vegetable field with envy. The vegetables were growing well and the hot weather did not affect their growth.
Xia Mi shook her head. Of course she couldn't say that it was because of the fertilizer. She could only say that the soil in the house she was allocated was probably good, so she didn't have to worry about it.
"Yes, Chunhua and I both raise chickens. We were worried that you would come to watch the moon with us. It's pitch black at night, and if you can't see clearly, you might easily step on chicken poop."
He Yuntang laughed heartily and was amused by his two straightforward sisters-in-law.
When Xia Mi heard this, it seemed that her home had to be the one.
It would be a real shame to suddenly step on chicken poop when appreciating the moon.
After things were finalized and the menu and division of labor were determined, the things in the kiln were almost baked.
Xia Mi wore special scald and fire-proof gloves and carefully took out the things in the kiln.
The cake was a little overbaked, but when the fire went out and it was brought out, the aroma of milk filled the yard, and a hint of sweetness mixed into the hot air.
There was also a big pot of glutinous rice cake. The colors of the cake and the glutinous rice cake were dark, and they would have been burnt if they had been baked a few more minutes.
Luckily, the beef jerky was just right and had shrunk completely into a small section when it was served.
The three of them sat around the dining table looking at the cake and beef jerky.
Everyone has eaten glutinous rice cake, so it's nothing new, but the cake next to it looked fluffy, and it was shaking from side to side when Xia Mi first brought it out.
The raw beef jerky that was three or four centimeters long before is now only about two centimeters long after being baked, and some have shrunk by more than twice.
Xia Mi took a kitchen knife and a chopping board, and when the cake was almost cool, she turned the bowl upside down on the chopping board. It had just been brushed with a layer of oil, so it was easy to remove the cake from the mold.
A six-inch chiffon cake appeared in everyone's sight.
"Xia Mi, what kind of pastry is this? I have never seen it before."
Fan Chunhua stared at it without blinking, "It looks a bit like a sponge."
"This cake is called Chiffon Cake. I learned how to make it by accident. My aunt must have eaten this."
After Xia Mi finished speaking, she took a kitchen knife and cut the cake into pieces, a total of more than ten pieces.
"Sister-in-law, uncle, Yaya, you guys try it, don't just watch. This is my first time making it, I don't know how it tastes."
The three of them reached out and took a piece at the same time.
Soon, the eyes of the three of them widened, surprised at the taste of the cake, which was not as choking as the traditional one. Although it did not melt in the mouth, it was not choking at all and left a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth.
"Delicious, this is the best cake I have ever eaten."
Fan Chunhua was the first to praise it, and then she ate the half piece in her hand.
He Yuntang and Jiang Shengmei also gave positive reviews. As a child, Yaya liked it the most and was reluctant to eat it even when she held it in her hands.
Xia Mi also took a bite. Although it was not as good as those in later dessert shops, it was not bad either. She was very satisfied with herself.
Then, Xia Mi asked them all to try some beef jerky, "Here, have some of this too."
Each of them took one, but they couldn't bite it the moment they put it in their mouth. The three of them took a lot of effort to bite it off. They thought it was a waste of their cheeks and felt that Xia Mi had failed.
The more you chew it, the more delicious it becomes. The slightly numb and spicy taste is completely different from the soft and sweet cake just now.
"It's delicious, but a little hard on the teeth. It's so fragrant that I want to chew my tongue."
"Although it makes your teeth tired, the more you chew, the more delicious it tastes. Xiao Mi, you can work in a state-owned restaurant with your cooking skills."
The three of them praised Xia Mi generously and were amazed by her craftsmanship.
Xia Mi looked at their surprised expressions and felt very happy. The sense of accomplishment of amazed everyone was at its peak at this moment.
Xia Mi made a lot more this time and gave some to each of the three companies, and packed them all with kraft paper.
She left a portion for Huo Jingchen, and divided the rest into two, one for Shi Daqiang and one for Zhang Erqiao. - Less than half an hour after the bell rang, Shi Daqiang and Zhang Erqiao were already accompanying Huo Jingchen like his left and right bodyguards.
Huo Jingchen made a decision that he regretted today, which was to tell the two of them in advance that Xia Mi had prepared something for them.
During the afternoon training, the two seemed to be energized, and their slogans were much more energetic than usual.
I waited at the door after work and followed him all the way back.
Those who don’t know would think that they have a very good relationship, but only Huo Jingchen knows that these two should be the fairy children under Xia Mi’s seat.
"sister in law!"
The two of them called out Xia Mi in unison. They could smell the fragrance in the yard as soon as they entered the door, but it was too mixed and they couldn't tell what delicious food was cooked.
Xia Mi is reading a breeding manual.
She heard the call in the house, and quickly put the book back into the space, and went out while answering, "You are here."
"Everything is on the table. I've packed it all up. One for each of you."
Xia Mi pointed at the brown paper on the table and said, "Remember to put the beef jerky in a cool place, eat the cake as soon as possible, and store the fermented rice cake in a cool place as well."
Shi Daqiang and Zhang Erqiao excitedly passed Huo Jingchen.
After getting the things, they were both surprised by how heavy they were, and thanked them loudly, "Thank you, sister-in-law!"
"Sister-in-law, if there is anything wrong at home, just call us. I used to repair furniture at home. If the table, chair, or pot is broken, I can fix it."
Zhang Erqiao hurriedly introduced his skills.
Shi Daqiang was anxious. After thinking about it, he realized that he really didn't have any skills. He also remembered the last time Xia Mi was scared by a snake.
"Sister-in-law, I can catch snakes. If you see one again, just call me. I'm not afraid of mice either. Just call me."
The two of them hoped that Xia Mi would trouble them more.
Because they knew that Xia Mi was a very polite person, and as long as they asked someone for help, he would definitely give gifts in return, and the gifts would be these strange and delicious things.
They had never eaten anything good, and every time they looked forward to Huo Ying inviting people to his home for dinner.
When other battalion commanders or regiment commanders called each other, they would all respond politely, except for Huo Ying.
"Do you think I'm dead?"
Huo Jingchen looked at the two of them with sharp eyes, "Your diligence is so good that even Black Panther would feel ashamed of himself."
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