Chapter 120 The Tai family’s son has grown up!
Zhuzhu is greedy and knows how to eat.
She asked her brother to open the snack box and take out two pieces of Changbai cake.
Changbai cake is shaped like an ox tongue, baked until soft, and coated with a layer of sugar.
But after being in the box for so long, most of the sugar fell out, leaving only the soft cake.
Zhuzhu put the jam in the middle and took a bite. The sweet taste made the fat girl shake her braids like a propeller.
Tai Yongning laughed so hard that he learned a new way of eating from his sister and thought it was very good.
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue saw it outside the window and ran in to join in the fun.
When Yang Lihua couldn't find the children and came in to check, she saw that all four children, from the oldest to the youngest, had their mouths full of jam, like kittens with red beards.
However, their way of eating did serve as a reminder to Yang Lihua...
At dusk, Tai Jizong rushed back from outside, bringing enough tiles, tung oil, and a full basket of porcelain bottles.
The porcelain vase is as big as a strong man's fist. It has a white background and is painted with three kinds of patterns: red plum blossoms, pink peach blossoms and ink-colored orchids. The patterns are simple yet extremely elegant.
Yang Lihua fell in love with it at first sight and praised Tai Jizong repeatedly, "Second brother, you bought a great jar, this is the right one!"
Tai Jizong chuckled and replied, "This was custom-made by the owner of the pottery kiln for another merchant, but the merchant cheated and refused to buy it. When he heard I wanted to buy it, he just asked for the capital and brought it back to me."
Yang Lihua and Liu Dongniang quickly took the porcelain jars, washed two of each type, and steamed them in the pot for a long time before adding the wild berry jam. They sealed the opening with oil paper and then wrapped it with fine gauze to create a flower shape...
In the evening, after seeing off the craftsmen and villagers, the family sat down to have a quiet dinner.
Yang Lihua suggested, "Dad, it turns out that the third child is most familiar with Manager Min, but he is away from home, so let Yonglu and Yongyue go there tomorrow and give the jam to Manager Min."
Liu Dongniang was startled and was about to object, but her husband pulled her sleeve.
The old man noticed the expressions of his son and daughter-in-law and said with a smile, "The eldest son's wife wants the two boys to learn how to treat people, right? Okay, let them go.
"It would be fine for other people, but being impolite would be hypocritical. But Manager Min is a generous and kind person, and Yonglu and Yongyue are familiar with him. Even if there is a small mistake, Manager Min will not blame you."
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue were so nervous just now that they didn't dare to breathe, but now that their grandfather spoke in support, they immediately jumped up in ecstasy and danced with joy!
"Ah, we're going into the city, into the city!"
"We can now move around!"
The family members were watching with a mixture of laughter and tears. Tai Jizu deliberately said, "Dad, let me go instead. These two guys are like jumping monkeys, I'm afraid they won't be able to do it."
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue seemed to be under a spell and immediately became quiet. They tried to hold their heads high and chests out and act like steady and respectable people.
Yang Lihua smiled and glared at her husband, scolding him, "Don't scare the children. There's a first time for everything. It's a good thing for children to want to make progress."
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue found a backer, and quickly came up to Yang Lihua and made promises.
"Mom, I will definitely not be naughty and will definitely deliver the jam to Manager Min."
"Aunt, me too, me too."
"Okay, okay," Yang Lihua brushed the dust off the two boys' clothes and instructed, "Tomorrow you go find Manager Min. When you see him, don't tell him how rare this jam is. Just ask him to try it. It's delicious with snacks or mixed with water. Got it?"
"Got it!" Tai Yonglu nodded quickly and replied, "Third Uncle taught us that when giving something to someone, we shouldn't mention how valuable it is. It's like asking for a favor, which is very rude. People are not stupid. They know whether it is expensive or cheap."
Tai Yongyue also echoed, "Third Uncle also said that the importance of a gift is not measured by the amount of money. It depends on who is giving it. Sometimes the gift may be small but the thought behind it is greater."
"Your third uncle, that eccentric one, has taught you a lot." The old man rarely praised his youngest son, but unfortunately his youngest son was not at home.
The family chatted for a while and then went to rest.
After breakfast the next morning, Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue prepared to go into the city.
In fact, Yang Lihua said that she would give this task to the two children, but she didn't really dare to let them go out by themselves.
After all, there’s still the example of Zhuzhu being abducted before!
So, Tai Jizu hitched a cart and went into the city together to buy some small things.
After all, there are so many people working at home every day, and the cost of food and drink is really high.
The weather is getting warmer, and the streets of Tai'an County are crowded with people and very lively.
The Min family is in the east of the city, and the people who come and go are all wealthy families, so it is relatively quiet.
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue carried the basket all the way to the side door of the Min family.
Tai Yonglu took a bag of wild berries and approached the gatekeeper to get close to him.
When the servant heard that the Tai family was the one who made ice lanterns, he was not unfamiliar with them. After all, his family had been in the spotlight for their ice lanterns. Even the mistress of the house took good care of the Tai family!
What's more, Tai Yonglu also sent a bag of fruits, which looked fresh and delicious.
So the servant hid the fruit and ran in to find Manager Min.
Coincidentally, Manager Min was actually in the mansion and came over very quickly.
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue approached and saluted, which made Manager Min pat them on the head and then lead them to the gatehouse to talk.
"I just went home, why did you chase me back? But there's something at home that needs my help?"
Manager Min was curious and started asking.
Tai Yonglu quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Uncle Min, everything is fine at home. My grandfather took us to the mountains to play, and we happened to pick a lot of wild berries and smoked a big beehive.
"My mother and aunt made a lot of wild berry jam, so my grandfather quickly asked us to send a few jars.
“It’s not a good thing, but my sister likes to eat Changbai cake with jam and drink it with water. She is greedy, so the taste must be right.
"Uncle Min, you can try it too. If you like it, we will send it to you again in the future!"
Wild berry jam?
Manager Min was surprised, and there was a hint of joy in his eyes.
After enduring a long winter, everyone likes to eat fresh food, whether it is vegetables or fruits.
But Tai'an is remote, and even the fruits shipped from the south are no longer fresh. Local fruits will take two or three months to be eaten. Therefore, the fruit jam sent by the Tai family is very precious.
Manager Min immediately asked the servant for a spoon, then opened the basket and was surprised again.
The small porcelain jar containing the jam is so elegant and the packaging is also beautiful.
He carefully opened a can, took a sip and smiled.
"Yonglu, Yongyue, wait here for a moment. I'll go to the back and be back soon."
After that, he restored the open jar and hurried to the backyard with the basket.
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue didn't know what was going on, but the servant guessed that Manager Min was going to find the mistress to present the treasure.
So he quickly grabbed some melon seeds, poured some tea, and asked the two little brothers to sit down and chat.
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