"Aunt Xiaohuan, we can't just take candy from other people." Gu Xin pulled Gu Si back a step.
Yang Xiaohuan laughed: "I'm your fourth uncle's senior sister! You've heard the saying 'a teacher for a day is a father for life,' right? Your fourth uncle is like my brother! If we go around in circles, we can still find our kinship. How can I be considered a stranger?"
Gu Xin and Gu Si exchanged a glance, still somewhat hesitant.
“I’ll get angry if you don’t eat! I’ll make my dad stop working for your fourth uncle, and then he won’t have any work to do, he won’t earn any money, and he won’t be able to get married! Your grandparents will be worried about him all the time!” Yang Xiaohuan said with a mischievous smile.
"No! We'll take it!" Gu Xin was startled and quickly reached out to take the candy.
Gu Si pursed her lips. "I misspoke. I'm smarter than Sister Xin Xin! Aunt Xiao Huan is obviously just teasing the kids!"
"Sister Xiaohuan, don't scare my two little nieces. They're very protective of their own. If you bully the younger ones, the older ones will find out and gang up on you!" Uncle Gu, who overheard the conversation inside, couldn't help but chuckle as he reminded them.
"Fourth brother, I'm not bullying anyone! Stop talking nonsense! I really like the two girls." Yang Xiaohuan said as she led the two girls out.
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That evening, the entire Gu family, except for Zhang, who was in postpartum confinement, plus Master Yang and his daughter, gathered in the Gu family's kitchen.
In the afternoon, Gu Nian and Grandpa Gu stir-fried hot pot base together. It smelled delicious, and Uncle Gu and Gu En couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
Grandma Gu urged everyone to start eating.
Hot pot that's both piping hot and spicy is best enjoyed in winter, leaving you feeling warm and cozy all over.
"Uncle Yang, this is a toast to you! Thank you for making these boxes for our family these past few days!" Gu Shouxin raised his glass and toasted Master Yang.
"Look what the second brother is saying. If it weren't for Niannian's sketch, the fourth brother and I wouldn't have been able to make it either!" Master Yang said with a smile, picking up his wine glass and then taking a swig.
Recently, Gu Nian and Cai Xiaolian designed a set box containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, and soap.
Yesterday, it was delivered to Magistrate Cheng's family, and today when we went over, Madam Cheng suggested that we start this business together with Cai Xiaolian.
However, Cai Xiaolian did not agree immediately. This thing was made by Gu Nian, and she needed to come back and ask Gu Nian's opinion on whether to cooperate or make it herself.
On their way back from the county town, the couple discussed that whether they cooperated or made it themselves, it would be best to leave the box to Master Yang and Gu Laosi.
"Grandpa Yang, I have something I'd like you to help me with! When do you have time? I'll come and talk to you then!" Gu Nian and the others swallowed their drinks and said.
“Niannian, come anytime! Niannian’s box has given me a lot of inspiration! Dividing it into small compartments, I can make more gift boxes. Whether it’s for girls’ jewelry or snacks and candies, it’s great. The New Year is coming soon, right? Let’s make a big profit with Lao Si.” Master Yang looked at Gu Nian as if she were his God of Wealth.
Mr. Yang got this inspiration from the toiletries kit box and has been in contact with the owners of the dried fruit shop and the rouge and jewelry shop for the past two days.
"Grandpa Yang, you're amazing! But could you wait until next year to do this business? Because our house is about to be built, and we need your help with some of the design! My fourth uncle can't handle it all by himself," Gu Nian said sincerely.
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