"But tomorrow is Chinese New Year, so I thought I'd come over and give you some New Year's gifts."
Shui Qing couldn't help but sigh at the old saying, "You can't hit a smiling face," because it's all based on experience.
Seeing that Bai Ling had lost her previous arrogance and was smiling kindly, looking exactly like a caring elder, how could he not show her any mercy?
Besides, she brought New Year's gifts. People are bound to be obliged to those who give them money and gifts. Bai Ziqian, her nephew, isn't made of stone, so how could he continue to be so stubborn?
Bai Ziqian's eyes lit up as he looked at Bai Ling and asked excitedly, "What did Aunt bring for her nephew?"
Bai Ling smiled, "She's still a child at heart!"
She gestured to the maid beside the carriage, who immediately bowed and led Bai Ziqian to the next carriage.
Bai Ziqian did not hesitate and seemed very interested.
As the servant carried the items out, the maid introduced them, saying, "Young master, look at these small, crystal-clear crystals inside this big box. Don't they look like ice cubes?"
It nourishes yin and generates fluids, and can also moisten the lungs and relieve coughs. It is especially effective for dry coughs, coughs without phlegm, etc. It is rare and more expensive than white sugar!
"The lady specially ordered this for you, a full five catties! If it weren't for the magistrate's sake, the candy shop owner wouldn't have agreed."
Hearing the maid's words, the onlookers couldn't help but be curious to see what was inside. Otherwise, why would even Bai Ziqian be stunned?
Shui Qing was also curious. What was this precious thing? Had the craftsmanship been lost?
She leaned closer and saw it, and just like Bai Ziqian, she was stunned.
Bai Ling, supported by the nanny, got off the carriage. Seeing that her nephew and Hu Shuiqing were both stunned, she raised her chin and said, "Its name is also very nice. Because it is as transparent as ice, it is called 'Rock Candy'."
Shuiqing: .....I always thought rock sugar was worthless. I often used it to caramelize meat dishes like braised pork and braised ribs. Who knew it was actually a valuable thing!
Bai Ziqian: .....Isn't this the sugar that Auntie used to sauté when she cooks meat dishes? I never imagined that Auntie was so generous to them. Every time I thought Auntie was being very good to them, I realized that my understanding was far from enough!
And my aunt never talks about how good she is to them, but she's always fierce when it comes to making them do chores. Ugh, my aunt is really kind-hearted despite her fierce appearance!
Shui Qing had no idea what Bai Ziqian was thinking. If she did, she would definitely yell at him, "You're so mean! She's clearly beautiful inside and out!"
Bai Ziqian looked at Shui Qing with eyes full of emotion.
Shui Qing was completely confused.
Bai Ling was also completely confused.
I really want to ask my nephew if he made a mistake, because she was the one who delivered the rock candy!
She looked at the maid, who quickly introduced the next item: "These are the best-selling five-colored candy balls in the candy shop, weighing a full three pounds."
Bai Ziqian nodded listlessly.
Uncle Wenhua always buys candied hawthorns whenever he goes to the prefectural city, and then Sister Jiajia gives him some to eat from time to time, but he's long been tired of them.
Wait!
Why is it that Jiajia always gives the five-colored candy balls that Uncle Wenhua bought to his sister?
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