After all the abalone were packed into plastic boxes, the bamboo mats were cleaned up, rolled into bundles, and placed on the roof.
The frame and bamboo mat don't need to be moved. They can be laid out to dry again when the sun comes out tomorrow.
Knowing they couldn't move the plastic crates, they placed them on the roof and waited for Chen Hong to come and move them.
He took a small wooden rake and went down into the yard to collect the sea cucumbers that were drying there.
The three children are all very efficient at their work. They learned how to dry goods just by watching adults do it from a young age.
While collecting the sea cucumbers, Yu Yang stuffed one into each of their mouths so they could taste them.
Xiao Hao let out a satisfied sigh: "Plump and delicious! This semi-dried sea cucumber is the most fragrant, and it's more chewy and flavorful than the sea cucumber in the dishes."
Wang Xin, however, was cautious: "This one must be worth a lot of money, right? If we eat it, will Aunt Hong be unhappy?"
Yu Yang glanced at him unhappily, "Why are you making such a fuss over nothing, you little kid? The seafood soup we had this morning had ingredients that were more expensive than this!"
My mom didn't say she was reluctant to give it to me. She said, "Just give it to me, don't overthink it. My mom said kids who think too much won't grow tall!"
Wang Xin was startled and his face fell. "I'll never get involved in these things again. I'll just follow Xiao Hao's lead and eat whatever he gives me."
I used to be considered short compared to Yang, but now that Yang has grown taller, I've gotten shorter! I guess I'm just overthinking things!
The three children were discussing wildly imaginative questions, while Honghong was cooking in the kitchen.
Both children are on a diet, so their diet needs to be carefully monitored.
Low in sugar, low in calories, and low in fat, tonight's main dish is a small steamed bun made from mixed grains and soybean flour, only about the size of a duck egg.
Dried shrimp with cucumber, boiled Arctic shrimp, winter melon and fish ball soup, and finally a bowl of vegetable and fruit salad.
This should be enough. It includes vegetables, rice, meat, and fruit, which can meet their needs for physical development and also help them lose weight and eliminate fat.
Looking at the table full of food, Xiao Hao and Wang Xin were very happy.
"There will be prawns and fish balls tonight, at least we won't just eat vegetable leaves anymore. We're practically turning into rabbits now."
While eating, Xiao Hao grumbled, "Aunt Hong, you don't know, now my burps taste like vegetables, and my poop is all black and green."
Chen Hong quickly waved her hand, "Stop it, don't say anymore. We're eating right now. What are you talking about? Aren't you disgusted?"
Xiao Hao also realized what was happening, smiled sheepishly, and quickly shoveled a couple of bites of vegetables into his mouth to cover up his embarrassment.
Children also have self-esteem, so Chen Hong stopped bringing it up and encouraged the children to eat more vegetables and fruits.
"You can also eat some shrimp and fish balls, and whole grain steamed buns are even better for weight loss!" She added a little yeast, and the steamed buns were very soft, delicious and easy to digest.
The children were very cooperative, each eating a steamed bun and finishing every last drop of the vegetable and fruit salad; the three of them completely cleaned their plates.
Chen Hong sighed inwardly, "My recent dieting has ruined the children's health." The poor children!
Even adults find dieting extremely painful, let alone these six-year-old children!
Their ability to listen and persevere demonstrates remarkable willpower.
"You are all good children and deserve praise!"
Once you've successfully lost weight, tell Aunt Hong what you want. Aunt Hong will then go out and buy you gifts as a reward.
"Really, Aunt Hong? Then I'll definitely listen to you and stick to it. I'll definitely lose weight until I'm as thin as Yu Yang!"
"Thank you, Aunt Hong! We'll definitely be good!"
After dinner, they watched TV in the living room. Chen Hong went up to the roof and brought down the semi-dried abalone and sea cucumbers from the yard, putting them in the storage room. They would continue drying them tomorrow.
After cleaning up the restaurant and kitchen, and with the children having rested enough, Chen Hong led the three children out for a run.
After running for twenty minutes, Chen Hong and Yu Yang led Xiao Hao and Wang Xin, who were drenched in sweat, home.
When they got home, Yu Yang led Xiao Hao and Wang Xin to take a bath. Before the children had finished bathing, Xiao Hao and Wang Xin's mother arrived.
They brought two changes of clothes for the two children, and the two children will stay at Chen Hong's house tonight.
After sending the three children to bed, Chen Hong saw Xiao Hao and Wang Xin's mother off.
After locking the front door and feeding the two dogs a late-night snack, Chen Hong went back inside and upstairs.
It's impossible to rest now; it's only ten o'clock. According to my usual schedule, I can still work for two more hours.
Chen Hong spent another two hours in the bathroom killing bluefin tuna before finally cleaning the bathroom.
I took a shower, went back to my bedroom to do yoga and breathing exercises, and then had a long phone conversation with Zhou Yi for half an hour before going to bed.
We agreed that I would take Yu Yang to Beijing to visit Zhou Yi three days later, on the weekend. I made a lot of promises before I finally got him to hang up the phone.
The I Ching is becoming more and more like a child. Is this a case of men remaining boys until death?
Chen Hong was completely baffled. When a cold and composed man becomes childish, it really leaves one helpless!
Thinking that she would see Zhou Yi in three days, Chen Hong was very happy. Why did she suddenly feel like she was having an affair and eloping?
Chen Hong, who was in her first love, didn't know if this was the right thing to do. Even a woman in her thirties could go crazy for love, so she could only follow her feelings!
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