The scene fell silent for a moment.
Ruan Meng broke the silence, "Was I boasting? Did I make my brother and sister-in-law laugh at me?"
"But I believe I can do it!"
Ruan Meng raised her fist.
I've replaced Su Shi's story with a dream, hoping it will inspire my older brother.
The second brother's throat bobbed as he suppressed his shame. His eyes were bright, and his voice was incredibly firm:
"My second brother also believes that we can definitely do it!"
The third brother feigned composure, "Count me in. From now on, wherever you point, I'll follow you!"
Ruan Meng burst out laughing.
Suppressing the shock in his heart, Ruan Qian looked deeply at Ruan Meng, the last trace of complexity in his eyes vanishing completely.
The second and third brothers pretended to be calm; all they could think about was how to keep their eldest brother alive...
But it seems that all they can do is exert their brute force to the best of their ability.
But what my sister just said is true; it's still my older brother and sister-in-law who are worried.
From the younger sister's thoughts just now, they realized that she was not only thinking about keeping everyone alive, but also about how to live better and more fulfilling lives.
She will consider personal preferences and strengths comprehensively.
Just like considering the eldest brother, if we give full play to his strengths, wouldn't it be better to simply let the eldest brother do less work so that he can recover faster?
The second and third brothers took a deep breath and set new goals for themselves.
As the younger sister said, they secretly resolved that they could become independent as soon as possible and protect their brother, sister-in-law, and younger sister from the wind and rain.
Sometimes, making grand promises can actually work!
After this heart-to-heart talk, the second and third children seemed to have changed somewhat.
The sorting and handling process was much faster.
When Ruan Meng was cleaning the oysters she had dug up that night, the second brother insisted on taking over, while the third brother volunteered to fetch water.
The eldest sister-in-law had no use for her skills. While giving her brother a massage, she saw three busy figures outside and felt immense satisfaction.
Ruan Meng washed and prepared the wild millet peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and peppercorns.
To ensure the freshness of the ingredients, she plans to get up tomorrow morning and prepare the broth.
By the time the oyster sauce was ready, it was completely dark. A shadow was moving on the mountain. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Feng Xi.
Feng Xi took out eight bamboo tubes from his basket, polished them until they were smooth and not prickly to the touch.
Ruan Meng opened one of them; one end of the bamboo tube was cleverly separated, like a lid that fits perfectly.
Feng Xi said expectantly, "I tested it with water, and it didn't leak. Even after drying it over a low flame, it didn't get damp."
"Little sister, take a look, is this what you wanted?"
Ruan Meng exclaimed without reservation, "Fantastic! It exceeded my expectations!"
Moreover, Feng Xi was meticulous. Although she clearly wanted the sixth brother, Feng Xi was worried that there might not be enough or that it might break during transit, so she made two more.
Even so, Ruan Meng raised even higher demands for improvement.
Feng Xi's eyes lit up, showing no sign of trouble.
On the contrary, artisans may find their own interests inspired by the other party.
"Second brother, no rush, take your time to do it."
Feng Xi immediately turned around, looking extremely anxious. Ruan Meng seemed to guess that he would study it all night.
The second and third brothers approached, studied it for a while, and asked Ruan Meng what it was.
Ruan Meng went inside and showed it to her elder brother and sister-in-law, explaining it to them together.
"These chopsticks are truly exquisite. So I guess this bamboo tube is a container for holding food?"
"Sister-in-law is so clever!"
"But why do we need lids for serving rice and food?"
Wouldn't it take more effort to make it?
Ruan Meng explained with a smile, "Because! This isn't a container we use at home..."
The eldest brother's eyes flickered, as if he had thought of something.
When the second child is in a serious condition, he, as always, radiates a clear-eyed stupidity.
The third brother looked confused.
"Last time we went to the city, we had seafood with broth. How did you manage to take some home?"
Ruan Meng asked, and the third brother answered quickly, "Carry it in a box or cage, and put the plate inside."
Ruan Meng asked, "Even if the He family's restaurant business is booming, how many boxes and plates can they possibly have for takeout?"
“If someone takes it away, they have to send a servant to return it. It’s inconvenient for both of us.”
The third brother's eyes lit up as he looked at the bamboo tube in his palm.
"So, the reason my sister asked Brother Feng to make this was to make it convenient for takeout?"
Ruan Meng laughed and said, "Not only can I get takeout, but I can also have idle men deliver goods..."
The second and third brothers craned their necks at the same time, listening to Ruan Meng say:
"Its uses extend beyond just holding seafood with gravy!"
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