Chapter 101 Let's See the Lively Scenery of This Era
Xiao Qi had been frowning, thinking his mother had changed her mind. But upon hearing this, he smiled again.
You can eat it in the morning, I've heard it's delicious in the morning too!
Zhao Yin's wife carried the cardboard box into the inner room and put it away. When she came out, she was carrying a mooncake and a knife.
She carefully tore open the mooncake packaging, revealing the golden-brown, fragrant crust inside.
Point the knife at the desired area and carefully and evenly cut it into four pieces.
I washed the pear again and cut it into four equal pieces.
The sweet aroma of mooncakes and the delicate fragrance of autumn pears immediately filled the courtyard.
“Come on, everyone, try a small piece first to tide you over. We’ll eat the rest after we pray to the moon tonight.”
Xiao Qi couldn't wait to stuff the small piece of mooncake into his mouth.
The delicate texture of lotus seed paste and the savory aroma of egg yolk instantly filled his mouth. He squinted with happiness and exclaimed indistinctly, "Mmm! Delicious! So delicious! A hundred times better than what Gou Dan said!"
Zhao Yin chewed it carefully, his honest face full of amazement: "Delicate, sweet, and oily, it's really good stuff!"
Xiao Ran and Zhao Yin's wife also picked up their pieces and started eating.
The whole family was immersed in the sweet aroma of mooncakes.
After eating mooncakes, it's time to eat pears.
The pear flesh was white and delicate. Xiao Qi took a big bite, and the sweet, cool juice instantly relieved the afternoon heat and thirst. He widened his eyes in surprise: "This pear is so sweet! So juicy!"
He had eaten many pears; Xiao Er's family at the entrance of the village had a large pear tree, and there were also many wild pear trees in the mountains.
Whether they were homegrown or from the mountains, they all tasted sour, so sour it made my teeth ache.
But this pear is different; it's all about sweetness and juiciness!
It's so delicious!
When Xiao Ran returned to the general store, Jiang Ling was inviting him to eat.
"Xiao Ran, you're back just in time. Dinner's ready."
On the table were a small dish of steamed spare ribs with fermented black beans, a dish of steamed lion's head meatballs, a dish of fried noodles, a dish of chicken feet, and two large steamed buns.
It's morning over there at the iron gate, and Jiang Ling has ordered some morning tea snacks.
Xiao Ran then realized that she had been at home for too long, and Sister Jiang had already prepared lunch.
Looking at the table full of food, she said, "Sister Jiang, I'm sorry. I'll definitely come back earlier next time."
He should have delivered the items and then rushed back.
He's now a shop assistant, and Sister Jiang has been kind to him, but he can't forget his place.
"It's not much trouble, the shop has them ready-made, just heat them up."
When Jiang Ling went to buy goods last time, she bought a lot of frozen buns and dumplings, which are still sitting in the shop.
After lunch, the village begins its midday rest.
The whole village was quiet.
I'm so bored, and I can't play on my phone in front of Xiaoran.
Jiang Ling couldn't stay awake any longer and went upstairs to sleep.
I slept until the sun was setting.
Jiang Ling could hear some noise downstairs even from the second floor.
Have we had some guests?
Jiang Ling finished tidying up and went downstairs. Looking around, she saw that there were villagers outside the shop.
Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Everyone finished their work in the fields early and took their families to town to see the lanterns.
The children, dressed in simple but clean and tidy clothes, excitedly circled around the adults, chattering excitedly about the lantern festival that evening.
The adults also had relaxed smiles on their faces as they greeted each other.
Xiao Ran was standing at the door, talking to his mother.
"Sister Jiang!" Xiao Qi was the first to spot Jiang Ling coming downstairs and greeted her.
Xiao Ran turned around and called out, "Sister Jiang."
After a few days apart, Zhao Yin's leg injury had improved considerably. Although he still walked a little slowly, he was able to live a normal life without any problems.
Zhao Yin's wife was carrying a small basket covered with a clean cloth. These were some snacks they had prepared for their trip.
Zhao Yin's wife smiled and said, "Miss Jiang, we were just about to go to town to see the lanterns. It only happens once a year, and I heard it's very lively! Would you like to come with us and take a look?"
Xiao Qi chimed in, "Sister Jiang, I heard this year's lantern festival is very beautiful, and there's even a dragon that breathes fire!"
Xiao Qi tried to pique her interest.
Jiang Ling hesitated. She was already familiar with everyone in the village, so wandering around wouldn't be a problem. But the town was too unfamiliar to her; for some reason, she felt a sense of resistance...
Just then, a slightly ornate carriage approached and stopped in front of the shop.
The carriage curtain was lifted, and Madam Song, Li Yan, stepped down, supported by her maid.
She was dressed rather simply today, with a matching lotus-shaped gold hairpin in her hair, and a relaxed smile on her face.
"Sister Jiang!" Madam Song called out to Jiang Ling.
Jiang Ling smiled and replied, "Madam Song has arrived. Please come in."
Seeing that there were customers in the shop, they didn't want to block the entrance, so they all made way for them.
Xiao Ran had already started greeting people skillfully.
His first delivery was to the Song residence, and the two had already met.
Madam Song sat down at the table and chairs in front of the shop. Xiao Ran poured her a glass of water.
"I just came back from Bailong Temple on the mountain to fulfill a vow, and I stopped by to see you. I also wanted to pay a deposit for the next batch of goods."
She took out a pure white snowflake silver ingot from her sleeve.
The Song family's business in the capital had stabilized. Their orders expanded from lipsticks and soaps to all kinds of daily necessities.
Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, mirror, etc...
I heard that the Song family's partners have secretly invested a lot of money in researching how to make these things.
I just don't know if it will succeed.
Jiang Ling smiled slightly: "Okay, Mrs. Song. Next time, shall we deliver the goods, or will you come and pick them up in person?"
Madam Song glanced at Xiao Ran, "If it's convenient for you, Sister Jiang, it would be best to deliver the goods. I really can't spare the time. I can add an extra twenty coins for the delivery fee."
"Okay, then our shop will send someone to deliver it to your door."
An agreement was reached. Mrs. Song was relieved.
She glanced at the scene outside: "It's really lively here today! Are these villagers discussing going to town to see the lantern festival?"
Jiang Ling said, "That's right. It's a rare holiday, so it's good to have some fun."
"Isn't Sister Jiang going?"
"I......"
"I heard that today's lantern festival is sponsored by the Mulou Restaurant in town and is particularly lively. I'm too busy to go myself, but if you don't have anything else to do, Sister Jiang, you might as well go and join in the fun."
Jiang Ling glanced at Zhao Yin and his wife, along with Xiao Qi, who were still waiting at the door.
He glanced back at Xiaoran; he seemed quite eager to go.
But if I don't go, he will definitely stay with me.
Madam Song assumed she was worried about the travel arrangements, and said, "If Sister Jiang wants to go, I can lend you my carriage. It's spacious enough to seat two or three more people. After you've seen the lantern festival, the driver can take you back."
"I can't accept this."
"Oh, we're so close already. Why bother with all this formalities?"
She turned to her driver and instructed, "Old Liu, take Miss Jiang to town later. Whenever she wants to come back, bring her back safely."
The driver, Old Liu, respectfully replied, "Yes, madam."
Before Jiang Ling could stop her, she had already made the arrangements.
Well, it shouldn't be anything serious. Since I'm here in this era, I might as well go and see what's happening.
"Then thank you, Madam Song."
"Don't mention it," Madam Song waved her hand. "It's a festival, so it should be lively and festive. You should hurry up and get ready to go with them. I also need to get back to the manor soon; there's a banquet at home tonight."
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