The next morning, Lu Qiqi was awakened by the sound of voices.
After she finished washing up, she walked sleepily toward the main room and heard the sound of arguing.
Li Changlong said, "This iron lump is very heavy. It took me a lot of effort to carry it back yesterday."
On Tuesday, he squatted down and touched the round belly of the iron lump, asking, "Brother Long, what do you think this thing is for?"
Li Changlong shook his head and replied, "I don't know either. Qiqi didn't say anything last night."
"I guess it's a weapon," said Thursday. "Look at this pointed one, it's perfect for hunting."
Xi Bao, joining in the fun, excitedly exclaimed, "Weapons!"
On Tuesday, he asked, "What's that stove over there for? Is it a pot? It's round, so where do you put it?"
"Brother, what do you think this is?" Tuesday asked Monday, looking up at him.
Zhou Yi stood aside for a long time, pursing her lips, but couldn't figure it out. "When Miss Lu wakes up, you can ask her and you'll know."
“That makes sense,” Tuesday grinned.
Lu Qiqi overheard their conversation and stepped closer, saying, "This isn't a pot, nor is it a weapon; it's a treasure that can conjure up wonderful things!"
Everyone's interest was piqued when they heard Lu Qiqi say it was a treasure.
Lu Qiqi opened one end of the iron lump and said, "Second Brother, help me wash it clean and dry it. I'll tell you how to use it."
After saying that, Lu Qiqi turned to Lu Yao, who was embroidering with Zeng Shi at the round table, and said, "A Yao, get a piece of linen and sew a long bag for me."
Lu Yao stopped her embroidery and looked at Lu Qiqi, asking, "Okay, sister, how big should the bag be?"
Lu Qiqi smiled slyly, "It's just the right size to fit you."
Lu Yao nodded and got up to get some burlap to make a bag.
Lu Qiqi then directed the Zhou brothers to move the iron stove into the kitchen.
Li Changlong quickly washed the iron lump clean, dried it, and placed it on the iron stove.
Lu Qiqi took out a handful of corn and sugar from her spatial storage, put them into the large round belly of the iron lump, and then sealed the lid.
"Start a fire."
After Lu Qiqi finished speaking, Zhou Er quickly picked up firewood and lit it.
“That’s the handle. Hold it and keep turning it,” Lu Qiqi said, pointing to the handle.
On Tuesday, he sat on a small wooden stool and began to spin the iron lump with great force.
"Come drink a cup of tea, and remember to call me."
After Lu Qiqi finished speaking, she went to check how long it would take for Lu Yao's bag to be finished.
With Zeng's help, Lu Yao quickly cut out a piece of linen.
Making a bag is not difficult; you just need to sew the bottom and one long side together.
So Zeng and Lu Yao sat side by side and sewed the pockets together.
When Lu Qiqi walked into the main room, she saw the two sitting side by side, looking peaceful and content. If the original owner's mother were still alive, she would probably be doing embroidery with Lu Yao like this.
Lu Qiqi leaned against the wall and watched for a while when she heard Zhou Er call out, "Sister Lu, it's almost time for a cup of tea."
"Coming right away!"
After Lu Qiqi finished speaking, she asked Lu Yao, "Ayao, is it sewn up yet?"
Lu Yao bit the embroidery thread and said, "The bottom is still missing."
Lu Qiqi picked up the bag and tied a knot on the side, saying, "This will work too. Ayao, Aunt Zeng, you two cover your ears, it will be a bit loud later."
After saying that, Lu Qiqi turned around and quickly walked into the kitchen.
Lu Yao and Zeng Shi obediently covered their ears, glancing into the kitchen every now and then, wanting to see what was going on, but then giving up in fear of startling themselves.
Lu Qiqi returned to the kitchen and asked Zhou Er to take the iron lump off the stove, put a burlap bag over the wire mesh ring, and then put the iron lump into the wire mesh ring.
"Second Brother, cover Xi Bao's ears!" Lu Qiqi said.
With a loud "bang," a plume of white smoke instantly engulfed the kitchen, followed by a sweet aroma that wafted towards us.
Lu Qiqi shook the burlap sack a few times in the white smoke, and hearing the crisp, clinking sound, she beamed and said, "It's done!"
“Bring a clean, dry wooden basin on Tuesday,” Lu Qiqi said.
On Tuesday, Lu Qiqi immediately took a wooden basin and placed it at her feet. Lu Qiqi then pinched the bottom of the burlap sack and shook it a few times from top to bottom. Popcorn then rolled out of the sack eagerly.
The bowl was overflowing with popcorn.
"Everyone, come and have a taste," Lu Qiqi said.
When Xibao saw something delicious, she immediately jumped out of Li Changlong's arms and reached out to grab it.
Lu Qiqi noticed Xibao's actions first and picked her up with one hand. "Wash your hands before you eat. Look at your dirty little hands, they're like a little mud doll. If you don't wash your hands before eating, your tummy will hurt."
With her big, round eyes, Xi Bao watched everyone eat popcorn, stretching out her hands so that Lu Qiqi could rub them and wash them clean under the water.
His expression, as if he were in Cao Cao's camp but his heart was with Han, made Lu Qiqi laugh.
After washing Xibao's hands, Lu Qiqi grabbed a handful of popcorn for her and said, "Go and call Sister Yaoyao and Aunt Zeng to come and eat together."
Xi Bao was overjoyed to have some delicious popcorn. "Sweetie, Sister Yao Yao, Aunt Zeng, let's eat sweetie together!"
After saying that, Xi Bao left the kitchen and went to the main room.
Li Changlong took a popcorn and put it in his mouth. The fragrant, crispy, and sweet taste made him want to take a handful more. He felt like he couldn't get enough and was never satisfied.
I suddenly felt an urge to eat this huge bowl by myself, which wouldn't be a big problem.
Li Changlong popped a kernel of popcorn into his mouth and said, "Qiqi, what exactly is this iron lump? The food it makes is really delicious."
On Friday, she grabbed a handful of popcorn and said with a grin, "Yes, Sister Lu, things made from this corn are so delicious. Lu Qiqi is really amazing."
Thursday said, "This lump of iron is a real treasure!"
Lu Qiqi also ate two pieces of popcorn. It was fragrant and crispy, but it lacked a bit of sweetness. If it had saccharin, the taste would be even better.
However, Lu Qiqi was quite satisfied with what she had accomplished. She explained, "This metal lump is called a popcorn machine. Popcorn is made from corn kernels. You can make popcorn not only from corn kernels but also from rice."
"You can try it yourselves later, but you must strictly control the time, and be careful when turning on the popcorn machine so as not to get hurt."
After all, popcorn machines have amazing explosive power, otherwise they wouldn't make such a loud noise.
A group of children were happily eating popcorn around a wooden basin.
The back door of the kitchen was suddenly pushed open, and the children all looked up at the kitchen door.
Lu Dahai, panting heavily, asked, "What happened? What exploded?"
"Are you hurt? Say something!"
Lu Dahai spoke a little hastily, when he suddenly heard a loud bang in the factory.
The sound was coming from the direction of his own house. He abandoned his work, dropped the hammer, and rushed home.
When I got back inside, I saw these kids, gathered around a bowl of white stuff, eating nonstop. They wouldn't say a word when I asked them. Were they trying to drive me crazy with worry?
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