The two of them agreed on a time. Xiaoguo picked up the sawdust in his hand, which looked big but was actually light, and shouted, "Zhuangzhuang, it's getting late, they should go home."

The woman looked at Xiao Yi walking in the distance, and saw the boy's eyes full of joy and reluctance. She felt a little sad. She felt so sorry for Xiao Yi following them...

"Is this your child?"

Xiao Guo was startled, looked at the woman, and nodded, "This is my son, Zhuangzhuang."

The woman nodded and pointed at Xiao Yi, "This is my son, Xiao Yi."

Xiao Guo nodded and looked at Xiao Yi. It seemed that Xiao Yi did not look like the couple. The woman was more like a southern beauty, gentle and charming, a beautiful girl from a small family. On the other hand, the man in the room, who was devoted to his work, was strong and muscular, with a firm and resolute face.

But if I had to describe Xiaoyi in one word, it would be too beautiful. Yes, I can only say beautiful. He is so good-looking at such a young age.

Xiaoguo didn't think it was a big deal. After all, sometimes children don't look like their parents now, but you can tell they look alike when they grow up. Children change every day.

The woman saw that Zhuangzhuang and Xiaoyi were about the same height, and estimated that they were about the same age. "Zhuangzhuang, how old are you this year?"

Xiaoguo didn't answer and let Zhuangzhuang speak for himself. Zhuangzhuang answered in a crisp voice, "I am three years old this year!"

The woman nodded, looking shocked. "The same age as our Xiaoyi."

Xiaoguo was also surprised, "Is he also born in the year of the tiger?"

The woman nodded, looking happy, "Yes, Hutou, what about yours?"

"Tiger tail."

Xiaoguo said, it turns out that Xiaoyi is even bigger than Zhuangzhuang.

The woman exclaimed that they were destined to meet, and pulled Xiaoguo aside to talk to her for another moment, while Xiaoyi pulled Zhuangzhuang back to where Xiaohu was tied and whispered to him.

During the conversation, I learned that the woman's name was Su Hui and her husband's name was Tang Zhu.

When Xiaoguo learned the man's name, she almost laughed out loud. Who would have thought that a man with such strong muscles would have such a literary name.

The couple had just arrived in Yonghai County not long ago, and Xiao Yi had been drifting with them until they landed in Yonghai County some time ago.

Xiaoguo listened quietly, and one sentence from Su Hui attracted Xiaoguo deeply.

"Hey, our Xiao Yi is good at playing with cats and dogs, but he doesn't like studying. How can he take the entrance exam next year?"

Su Hui said with a worried look on her face as she looked at Xiao Yi who was playing with the dog.

As Xiaoguo looked over, he saw Xiaoyi in the corner, holding up the dog and gesturing to Zhuangzhuang, while barking like a dog. Zhuangzhuang, on the other hand, seemed quieter, standing obediently by the side, watching Xiaoyi barking, and laughing with his hands covering his mouth.

Xiao Guo smiled, then turned to look at Su Hui and asked the question she had been paying attention to, "Where will your Xiao Yi be admitted to the hospital next year?"

Xiaoguo is planning to send Zhuangzhuang to college next year, but she has no idea about this aspect. It is said that the better colleges are opened by husbands in their own homes, and Xiaoguo can't find a place. Now that Su Hui mentioned it, she has to ask about it.

Su Hui became very excited when she talked about the college. She had asked a lot about the college recently. When Xiao Guo asked her, she told him everything she knew.

"I heard that Confucius will open a college here next year. It is said that he is retiring from the capital and returning to his hometown. His hometown is Yonghai County, and there are many parents watching him."

Xiao Guo nodded in understanding. Confucius was the most famous teacher in the capital. It was said that he had been the personal teacher of the children of royal relatives and nobles. If this was true, she would pay more attention to him.

After chatting with Su Hui for a while, it was really getting late, so Xiaoguo called Zhuangzhuang to go home. Before leaving, Su Hui brought Xiaoyi to see Xiaoguo off. Xiaoyi waved goodbye to Zhuangzhuang reluctantly and agreed to meet again next time.

Zhuangzhuang bid farewell to Xiaoyi with the same enthusiasm.

On the way home, Xiaoguo first asked Zhuangzhuang what he thought about going to college. Zhuangzhuang only had a vague idea, but from Xiaoguo's explanation that going to college means learning more knowledge, Zhuangzhuang was very excited and wanted to go to college very much.

But on the other hand, if he had to go for a whole day, it would mean that he wouldn't be able to see his mother for a whole day, which was not good! Thinking of this, he buried himself in Xiaoguo's arms.

Seeing Zhuangzhuang suddenly lost interest, Xiaoguo didn't know why. Zhuangzhuang obviously liked studying. What made him not want to go? Xiaoguo couldn't figure it out, so he had to give up. It seemed that he would have to slowly convince him in the future.

When he got home, Zhuangzhuang was anxious to feed his friends. When they saw Zhuangzhuang, the chickens, ducks and cows in the house all clapped loudly. Even the two puppies came to his feet to ask for food.

Xiaoguo tied the donkey cart and reminded Zhuangzhuang not to forget to feed the donkey. After Zhuangzhuang responded, Xiaoguo went to the kitchen to prepare lunch.

After lunch, Zhuangzhuang wanted to go to sleep, but when he saw Xiaoguo coming to the yard with sawdust and a basin, and taking out lime, he became a little curious. Mother hasn't told me why we need sawdust.

Thinking this, he ran out to Xiaoguo and asked her what he was thinking.

"Mom wants to use duck eggs to make preserved eggs!"

"Preserved egg?" Zhuangzhuang chewed these two unfamiliar words in his mouth. What is preserved egg?

Xiaoguo patiently explained to Zhuangzhuang the origin and preparation of preserved eggs.

As Xiaoguo spoke, he sat down and worked on his work, taking things one step at a time.

First, you need to mix the lime water. Because the lime will heat up when added to water, keep it away from the duck eggs. After it is mixed well and cooled slightly, add the yellow mud, wood ash, salt and pure alkali. Stir well and let it cool thoroughly before putting the duck eggs in.

Zhuangzhuang grunted as he moved the duck eggs out, and following Xiaoguo's instructions, he threw the duck eggs in one by one. Xiaoguo reached in with two wooden sticks, coated the duck eggs evenly on the surface, then picked them out and threw them into the sawdust, covering his hands evenly with the sawdust.

Then put it into a clean jar, put Xiaoguo in one, and Zhuangzhuang threw a duck egg into the basin. Xiaoguo repeated the steps, and there were nearly fifty duck eggs in total. Soon the half-sized jar was filled. Xiaoguo sealed the mouth carefully, making sure it was sealed tightly. In this weather, put it in a cool place, and it would be fine in a week.

Zhuangzhuang stared at the large vat in the corner with curiosity. Seven days... I really hope that when I open my eyes tomorrow it will be seven days later, so that I can see for myself whether it will turn into the transparent black as my mother said.

Originally, we called Zhuangzhuang to take a nap, but he was very energetic and not sleepy at all. He said goodbye to Xiaoguo and ran to herd cattle.

Seven days later...

As soon as Zhuangzhuang opened his eyes, he looked forward to Xiaoguo opening the jar and looking at the preserved eggs.

Xiaoguo didn't say much and asked Zhuangzhuang to feed the grass first and then wash his hands. When he came back, she would get the preserved eggs.

Zhuangzhuang put on his clothes quickly and got out of bed. Xiaoguo followed him out of the house and went to the kitchen to cook some porridge and took out some lean meat to prepare a century egg and lean meat porridge.

First, do the preliminary procedures, stir-fry the shredded pork, then add water to cook the porridge, and finally add the preserved egg.

The staple food is the steamed dumplings from yesterday, which can be heated up later, and a plate of mixed preserved eggs as a side dish.

When they came outside, Zhuangzhuang was fetching water. When he saw Xiaoguo, he hurriedly asked her to wait for him. Then he scooped up a basin of water and added it into the cow's trough. The cow had already moved into the shed seven days ago.

Xiaoguo said there was no hurry, and Zhuangzhuang quickly washed his hands and followed Xiaoguo to the vat.