Everyone in the Li family, including relatives, friends, and the entire village, knows that Jiayin's head must never be touched.
This child had previously fallen and injured the back of his head, remaining unconscious for a long time and nearly losing his life!
Jiayin giggled as her aunt pulled her hair, tickling her. While dodging, she said, "Mom, Aunt, Baozhu is so cute, like a greedy little hamster. Can I be her friend in the future?"
Tao Hongying found it amusing and glared at her daughter, scolding, "You say others are greedy, but you're not much different. You two, as the eldest brother, don't make fun of your second brother!"
Jiayin stuck out her tongue and went to hug her mother again, acting coquettishly, and wouldn't let go even when she was being disliked.
They chatted and laughed all the way back to the new village, where Old Lady Li was already standing anxiously at the door, looking out.
Only when her granddaughter hopped out of the carriage like a little bird, hugged her, and chattered about making new friends that day, did Grandma Li finally feel completely at ease.
As everyone entered the courtyard, they recounted the events of the day, with both Old Lady Li and Wenjuan expressing their astonishment.
In particular, when Grandma Li held her granddaughter, she kept instructing her, "You, you must be careful about what you eat in the future, and never cause such a thing, understand?"
"Okay, Grandma!" Jiayin readily agreed, but then remembered that her family and villagers didn't know about the Heimlich maneuver, and she was worried that if the Jia family came, they would be exposed.
So she quickly called Shui Ling to finish up.
Shui Ling admired her young master to the point of worship. She didn't care where she learned the method from; she just remembered to pass it on from her young master.
She immediately ran to the village entrance, just as the school was letting out. A group of naughty boys, Mr. Jiang, and many villagers were talking under the big tree.
She taught on the spot, making sure everyone learned it.
When everyone heard that it was a life-saving method, and that they had already saved a little girl that day, they were all learning it diligently, with some even practicing together, and they quickly mastered it.
Upon hearing the news, Uncle Chang and Uncle Zhao rushed to the scene. After entering the Li family's courtyard and carefully hearing the details, they also took it seriously.
After they returned, they urged everyone in the village to learn it, and even sent people to teach the villages of Dawangzhuang, Xiaowangzhuang, and Dahuaishu.
Of course, some people are curious about the origin of this method of saving lives.
The villagers answered without hesitation; it was something Dr. Zhang had figured out.
Because Jiayin is Zhang the Divine Doctor's disciple!
Thus, without Zhang's knowledge, he was admired and praised countless times by people both inside and outside the village...
Fortunately, he has been dedicated to developing new drugs for the past two years and rarely appears in the village and valley.
Even when he occasionally appeared, he was so used to being looked up to and praised by everyone that he had no idea that his little apprentice had gilded his face with a thick layer of gold powder...
Madam Wen's guess was wrong, because the Jia family did not come to visit the next day.
But the Li family didn't care, since they hadn't saved Baozhu for the Jia family's gratitude.
Soon, the family's attention was focused on the opening of the pastry shop.
On the morning of the eighth day of the ninth lunar month, every member of the Li family, young and old, including Madam Wen, dressed up and went into the city together.
Actually, with Manager Peng and Chen Xi working in the shop, there was no need for the masters to do any work.
But this is Jiayin's first business. Instead of worrying at home, the whole family can gather in the backyard of the shop. Even just listening to the excitement will give them confidence and support.
Jiayin was so happy she felt like her heart was bubbling with joy. After arriving at the shop and settling her family in, she went to check things out.
The shop has been renovated and remodeled, making it quite different from most of the houses on the commercial street.
The lobby on the first floor has solid wood flooring that is polished smooth and coated with multiple layers of tung oil, making it look very clean.
There was a three-foot square felt rug laid out at the entrance, so people could wipe the dust and dirt off their shoes when they went in and out.
Once inside the shop, the counter on the left is only half a person's height, making it very convenient to take and put things.
Further inside is a staircase leading to the second floor.
Opposite and to the right are rows of large wooden cabinets with transparent glass covers, inside which are various pastries, cakes and snacks.
It allows people to see it clearly, yet it doesn't attract dust.
Behind each large wooden cabinet was a young waiter, dressed in new clothes, with his hair covered by a hat, and even wearing sleeves and gloves, smiling as he waited to serve the guests snacks.
Go up the stairs to the second floor, and there are four private rooms by the window, all the same size but with very different styles.
Some rooms have low kang beds and small square tables, some have leisure chairs with swings, some are piled with cute dolls, and some are simple fabric sofas.
Opposite the private room, there were several open seats separated by screens, and some of them had windows for ventilation.
However, the windows are designed to be high, making it difficult to see into the backyard and ensuring its privacy.
The entire building, both upstairs and downstairs, is decorated with many green plants and potted flowers, and paintings are hung on the walls.
However, instead of traditional Chinese landscape painting, they created various fabric paintings, leaf collages, and so on, which were vivid and interesting.
It just so happens that it's a sunny day, with a clear autumn sky and sunshine streaming in from outside.
The clean floor, the warm and inviting decor, and the sweet aroma in the air create an atmosphere that instantly makes you feel relaxed and happy.
Jiayin looked around and was barely satisfied.
This would have been considered an ordinary small shop in my previous life, but in Tianwu it was absolutely unique.
As the auspicious time approached and a crowd of onlookers gathered in front of the door, Manager Peng grew impatient and stepped forward to ask, "Master, the plaque isn't here yet. When will we set off the firecrackers and open for business?"
Jiayin glanced at the door subconsciously, wondering if the big boss in the palace had forgotten about this matter!
Just then, Li Zhensheng and Li Lao Er also came over and asked the same question as soon as they entered the room.
Jiayin was truly embarrassed, wondering whether she should go to the palace to ask, or just open the business as is.
The absence of a signboard might even become a topic of conversation, generating some buzz for the shop!
As a result, it suddenly became lively outside the door.
Manager Yi and his men, carrying the plaque, arrived in a grand procession.
His eunuch attire made him the center of attention wherever he went!
As soon as they arrived at the door, a large crowd gathered.
"Oh dear, Your Highness, I am truly sorry. This old servant encountered some trouble when leaving the palace and was delayed for a while. I hope it did not hinder the opening of the business?" Steward Yi entered the room, bowing and apologizing as he went.
Jiayin, of course, couldn't blame him, and quickly said with a smile, "Don't worry, Steward Yi, the auspicious time is almost here, you've arrived just in time!"
Li Zhensheng and Li Lao Er also stepped forward to greet Manager Yi. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Manager Peng had already led his men to hang up the plaque.
The plaque was covered with red silk, and no one knew what was written on it.
Some onlookers were whispering among themselves.
"What's going on? Wasn't this a pastry shop before? Has it been renovated and reopened?"
"Yes, I bought some snacks here last month. But who's this new owner? They actually sent a plaque from the palace. Could it be the Emperor himself who owns this shop?"
"Nonsense! What emperor runs his own business?!"
Soon, Jiayin and Steward Yi walked out together, laughing. Everyone quickly shut their mouths, afraid of missing out on some excitement.
Served at midnight!
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