Fortunately, Yan Qiushu cooked too much rice and reacted quickly.

Although it is not ripe yet, its shape has already been determined.

She quickly took the chopsticks and spatula and turned the egg roll over.

"Hiss..." The familiar sound appeared again. This time Yan Qiushu did not wait long. After about thirty seconds, she picked it up, put it on the plate, pinched the outside of the egg roll with two chopsticks, and rolled it with a little force. The egg roll, which was still hot and soft, was shaped.

"Success!" Yan Qiushu wiped her sweat and said, "It didn't fail. Let's try it."

She passed the egg roll over.

Dongdong accepts everyone who comes. Although he seemed a little doubtful about life at first, the egg rolls that have been successfully shaped are still beautiful. They are round circles of light yellow rolls, decorated with black sesame seeds, and exude the aroma of milk and heat.

You know, the one before it had the same sweet milky smell, but this cake is the best!

Dongdong held it in both hands and took a big bite. With a "crunch, crunch" sound, the crispy egg roll was bitten off.

"Ugh!" Dongdong felt the food falling, and anxiously stretched out his little hand to hold it, catching some random fragments.

This bite at this moment also allowed him to taste the flavor.

The texture is completely different from cake, a bit hard, but not too hard, because it is too crispy. The hardness will break between lips and teeth with a little force, leaving only a sweet and milky taste in the mouth.

After finishing this bite, Dongdong quickly stuffed the rest into his mouth. The sound of "crunching" was endless. At the end, he also put the leftovers in his little hands into his mouth.

According to the teachings of the Xiao family, food should not be wasted. Dongdong happens to love eating, and when he comes across something delicious, he would want to eat every bit of it.

After he finished eating, he only felt the sweetness, and said in a tender voice: "It's delicious! Sister Shu, this is delicious, is it for my classmate?"

Yan Qiushu kept her hands busy, and smiled when she heard that: "Yes."

Dongdong's smile suddenly became even sweeter.

Until Shen Pingyu in the restaurant said, "Dong Dong!"

Dongdong shrank his neck and went back reluctantly. He actually wanted to stay here and eat a few more bites.

Yan Qiushu smiled and said, "You guys have almost finished eating, right? It's time to start chatting and talk about your true thoughts."

Dongdong paused, looking hesitant.

Yan Qiushu looked at him encouragingly: "Just tell me, what if he listens to you?"

Dongdong thought about it, came over and pulled Yan Qiushu: "Sister Shu, come with me!"

Yan Qiushu's heart softened when she saw his eager look, and she smiled and said, "Okay, wait for me."

The egg roll in her hand was just the finishing touch.

Pick up the iron sheet, the surface is a little rough, but turn it over, it is immediately smooth as if it has been beautified. Pick it up again, pinch a section with chopsticks in both hands, use both hands to roll up the egg roll.

Yan Qiushu quickly cut the egg roll into two pieces with a knife while it was still hot and took it into the restaurant.

Wan'er had almost finished eating and was drinking sour plum soup. The young boy Shen Pingyu was still eating, but his speed was slow. Nanny Xu was taking a rest, so Shui Yu was the only one who was grilling.

Yan Qiushu took over the work in her hands, handed them two egg rolls, and said with a smile: "What else do you want to eat?"

"That's enough." Shen Pingyu shook his head and took the egg roll: "Thank you, Sister Shu."

Wan'er naturally followed suit and behaved in a dignified manner.

Only Dongdong felt a little embarrassed because he had to tell his brother about his thoughts. He fidgeted as if there were nails on the stool, which made Shen Pingyu frown. He took a bite of the egg roll without realizing that it would fall apart.

"Crack, crack..." He heard the sound of the egg roll breaking, and he hurriedly reached out to catch it, but at this time some small fragments fell on the table.

Just when he was feeling frustrated, Dongdong's voice sounded a little timidly: "Brother Pingyu, I want to be a general in the future, not a scholar."

Shen Pingyu frowned and wanted to rebuke, but the egg roll in his mouth was a bit dry, which successfully choked him. He was unable to refute immediately and chewed quickly.

Dong Dong thought he was tacitly agreeing to continue talking, so he secretly relaxed for a moment and began to say, "Don't worry, my uncle said that if I still want to learn martial arts when I'm seven years old, he's willing to teach me..."

Shen Pingyu took a sip of water and finally swallowed the food in his mouth. He interrupted him and said in a deep voice: "The second emperor's grandson is looking for a study partner. Do you want to be one?"

When this was mentioned, Dong Dong shook his head subconsciously: "No."

Shen Pingyu said, "I have already arranged it for you. As long as you pass my Second Master's test, he will accept you as his last disciple. Even if you become a companion, they will have to let you go if my Second Master wants you."

"…But my uncle won't let me be his study partner!" Dongdong said unconvinced.

Shen Pingyu told him rationally and calmly: "It's impossible. The Xiao family holds the military power. The Third Prince is now determined to pull the Xiao family onto his own ship. If the uncle keeps refusing, he will directly ask His Majesty."

Dong Dong was angry when he heard this: "How can you do this?!"

Shen Pingyu looked at him steadily without saying much.

He believed Dongdong could understand.

Although Dongdong is only five years old, he has learned a lot about these things through osmosis and natural intelligence, especially the situation of the Xiao family. With the aging of the emperor, the older princes and the dethronement of the crown prince, the seizure of power is inevitable.

The Great Zhou Dynasty valued civil officials over military officials, and there were not many generals who could handle the situation. The Xiao family was one of them. If they could not bring the enemy down, they would be useless.

The Third Prince naturally was reluctant to abandon such a capable general, so he resorted to a forceful approach.

As long as the emperor issues an order, everything will be set.

But if Dongdong becomes the apprentice of the Second Master of the Shen Family, that would be a completely different situation. The Shen Family is full of famous people, and the Second Master of the Shen Family is the most famous person alive today. Although he is not an official, he is comparable to a prime minister. If he follows him, even the emperor will issue an edict, which will be useless.

Shen Pingyu's analysis was so clear and logical that Dongdong lowered his head in astonishment.

Yan Qiushu was stunned as she watched from the sidelines. Is this what children in ancient times looked like? !

Too precocious!

But on second thought, Yan Qiushu felt that it was not difficult to understand. In ancient times, many people became fathers at the age of twelve or thirteen, and Shen Pingyu is a child who is nine years old now!

Wan'er beside him smiled with pride and admiration, holding her face with both hands, looking at her brother in a naive way, and whispered: "Sister Shu, is my brother amazing?! My mother said he looks a lot like daddy! My daddy is amazing too~"

Yan Qiushu narrowed her eyes and nodded vigorously. It was really amazing!

The little girl covered her mouth with satisfaction and continued watching.

This voice interrupted the confrontation between the two. Dongdong came to his senses and looked at Yan Qiushu pitifully.

He didn't want to be a companion student, as this would affect the Xiao family's position, but he also didn't want to really become an apprentice to a famous scholar.

Yan Qiushu coughed lightly, attracting the children's attention. She smiled slightly and said softly, "Pingyu, I know you are thoughtful and this is for Dongdong's good, but there is one thing I want to tell you. Dongdong should not be the second grandson's schoolmate."

The young boy looked at her in confusion: "Why?"

Yan Qiushu blinked: "Please forgive me for only being able to tell you this much for now. You'll know in a few days, so don't worry, okay?"

Shen Pingyu pursed his lips, and Dongdong looked at him expectantly.

After a long while, he nodded slowly: "Okay."

Dongdong exhaled.

Shen Pingyu sighed: "My second master made an exception and accepted me as a disciple because of the many loyal and brave people in the Xiao family who sacrificed their lives. Dongdong, I still don't want you to follow the path of a military commander."

Dong Dong said firmly: "I'm not afraid!"

Shen Pingyu gave him a complicated look, then stood up and left.

Perhaps he was so overwhelmed by his brother's determination that he even forgot to say goodbye politely.

Wan'er quickly got up and followed. The young boy heard the noise, waited for her for a while, and then took his sister's hand.

Yan Qiushu was watching from behind, wondering if this child also had a lot of things in his heart? In modern times, a nine-year-old child is still a treasure in the palm of his parents' hands. She suddenly said, "Ping Yu, you haven't told me yet, are the barbecue and egg rolls delicious today?"

When Shen Pingyu turned around, he was met with Yan Qiushu's bright and beautiful smile. His little face blushed and he nodded implicitly: "Very good, thank you Aunt Yan for your hospitality."

Wan'er also looked over, blinked, and said crisply, "Yeah! Very good!"

He slightly raised his chin, imitating his brother's posture, but his expression was as lively and silly as a cat drawing a tiger.

Yan Qiushu smiled and said goodbye to them.

Dong Dong looked at Yan Qiu Shu in a panic: "Sister Shu, Brother Ping Yu won't be angry, right?"

"No!" Yan Qiushu shook her head affirmatively: "He even rubbed his belly secretly when he left~"

Dong Dong's expression changed, as if he was relieved, but also a little nervous. Finally, he pouted his lips. The little guy had a little more worry than before. After a long time, he looked at the remaining food and asked, "Why hasn't Ah Heng come yet?"

Just as the words fell, a clear voice came from the gate: "Dongdong! Sister Shu, I'm here!"

This time, the person who sent him over was no longer Xiao Waiting, but a strange man. After sending him over, he bowed and left silently.

Dong Dong heard the voice and ran out happily: "Ah Heng!"

Yan Qiushu looked at the happy children and shook her head with a smile. She asked Aunt Xu to put the charcoal stove back on to start the second round of barbecue, and went to the kitchen to continue making egg rolls.

She hasn't eaten yet!

Shui Xuankong took action and quickly followed to help.

Soon, the fragrant egg rolls were made one by one, exuding a strong milky aroma. Because of the addition of white sugar, the fragrance was sweet. As Yan Qiushu made more, the fragrance in the air became stronger. There was a gravel road between the kitchen and the restaurant, but this did not stop the fragrance from wafting over.

Originally Zhou Zhaoheng was enjoying the delicious barbecue, but after smelling this smell, he even felt that the barbecue was a bit greasy.

Thanks to Dongdong, he can now eat delicious meat every noon. His craving for meat has been reduced a lot, but when he smells this smell, he rarely eats it.

Cakes are troublesome to make, and Yan Qiushu makes less, so he naturally eats less, especially those with so much sugar. It seems that his brain has already begun to get excited and looking forward to it.

So when the meat was placed on his plate, Zhou Zhaoheng stared at it for a few seconds and ate it without tasting it.

Dongdong was full, so he was talking to Zhou Zhaoheng. As they were talking, the other party fell silent, but he didn't notice it because his mind was full of the sweet egg rolls.

Dong Dong sniffed and drooled, "It smells so good! Do you want to eat it?"

Zhou Zhaoheng blushed and nodded: "...I do."

Dong Dong said decisively: "I'll go and get two by being coquettish!"

Zhou Zhaoheng nodded immediately and looked at him expectantly.

But before Dongdong could do anything, Shuiyan came over with a plate full of egg rolls, piled up in rows to form a light yellow hill.

Dongdong's eyes were wide open.

Zhou Zhaoheng also stared at it intently.

Shui Xuan put down the plate, picked up a piece from the top and handed it to Dong Dong: "This is what the girl told you, but Dong Dong can only eat one, and Ah Heng can eat the rest. If you can't finish it, pack it up and take it home to eat slowly."

"Wow! Sister Shu is biased!" Dongdong complained.

Zhou Zhaoheng smiled shyly: "Thank you, Sister Shu, thank you, Sister Shuiyu." He looked at Dongdong, pushed the plate towards him, and said softly: "You eat it, I'm sure I can't finish it."

"No, this is for you. It's okay, I can eat it tomorrow!" Dongdong pushed it back again, then bit the egg roll in his hand fiercely.

The crispy texture with a sweet and milky taste melted in his mouth. The black sesame seeds were like a little surprise that burst in his mouth when he accidentally bit them. After chewing, the egg roll turned into a sweet taste, which made him feel a little better, and the disappointment of not being able to eat enough disappeared.

Zhou Zhaoheng also picked up one to eat. After only two bites, he once again expressed his envy for his good friend: "Dongdong, you are so lucky!"

Dong Dong scratched his face, smiled foolishly, and nodded: "Yeah!"

After Zhou Zhaoheng finished expressing his envy, he also smiled and whispered in his good friend's ear with a red face, "I am so happy now too!"

The last time he wanted to go out, his father locked himself in the room for a long time before agreeing, but it took a long time before someone came to pick him up.

He was handed over to someone else, who carefully avoided being tracked down, causing him to be terrified all the way there, and the same thing happened when he returned.

This time, he asked to go out again, and his father agreed without hesitation. He no longer had to hide in the palace for a long time and delay like last time.

Before it got dark, someone came to pick him up. When he walked out, he felt more confident than before, no longer acting like a thief.

Zhou Zhaoheng was very satisfied with this. Being able to occasionally come out of that little world and eat the food brought by Dongdong was already the most wonderful thing!