Everyone was chatting and laughing along the way, and when we got to the market, there didn't seem to be as many people as before.
"Xiao Song, do you want to join us?" a group of aunts invited enthusiastically.
"No, no, you are all busy today, An An and I won't mess around.
We'll just go shopping nearby and come back to see Uncle Qiu after we buy something." Song Jinxiu said quickly.
If you follow them, you won’t have to buy anything today.
"Okay, then you guys be careful and don't hang out too late." After saying that, the aunt left and everyone dispersed.
"Uncle Qiu, do you want to take anything with you? I'll buy it for you first." Song Jinxiu asked Old Qiu who was guarding the ox cart.
"Hahaha, I don't have anything to buy. You kids can go shopping by yourselves!" Old Qiu smiled heartily and drove the two of them away.
"Uncle Qiu likes sweets." Liu Ankang said to Song Jinxiu.
"Ah? I didn't expect Uncle Qiu actually likes sweet food. Doesn't he like spicy food?" Song Jinxiu said.
Liu Ankang gave her a look. Is there a conflict?
It seems that there really isn't one.
The two of them started shopping, eating and eating again.
This is life!
Song Jinxiu once again took Liu Ankang into the tailor shop, as the naughty kid still hadn't found any summer clothes.
He went in, took his measurements, and ordered four identical sets of clothes. That way, no one would know how many sets of clothes he had!
Hahaha, I am so smart.
As for Song Jinxiu, the little fairy cannot appear sloppy, so she must have four different outfits.
Although I still have a lot of clothes, who can resist the temptation of new clothes?
The new clothes are a little ugly, but that's in line with her identity as a peasant girl.
I also quietly asked the tailor shop owner for a sewing machine. Since he made this kind of thing, I was sure he could buy it.
You can get the clothes in ten days. Once you pay for the sewing machine, you can take it away with you.
I finally bought a sewing machine, which was a big deal. As long as I learned how to cut clothes, I could make as many clothes as I wanted.
There weren't many people at the market. Song Jinxiu and her companion took a walk around, bought everything they wanted, and then returned to the oxcart, still carrying three bowls of tofu pudding.
I didn't have anything to pack so I bought the bowls as well. They are large porcelain bowls and can be kept at home as a backup.
"Uncle Qiu, we're back!" Song Jinxiu looked and saw that everyone had not returned yet!
Song Jinxiu handed the tofu pudding in her hand to Uncle Qiu and said, "The tofu pudding in this shop is really delicious."
"I don't want to eat it. Only kids like you guys like to eat this sweet stuff." Uncle Qiu didn't take the bowl and said with a look of disgust.
"Oh, I didn't ask him to put too much sugar in it. I already bought it, so it would be a waste if I don't eat it. An An and I can't finish three bowls."
Song Jinxiu stuffed the bowl into Uncle Qiu's hands and said, "Eat quickly, there won't be enough to share when the aunts come back."
"Okay, okay, don't bring it to me next time. Just eat it yourselves. I don't even like this stuff." Uncle Qiu started to eat it with disgust.
Song Jinxiu was a little unsure. Who of the two was telling the truth?
I looked at Liu Ankang, who was eating the tofu pudding in his hand calmly.
Song Jinxiu didn't make it difficult for herself and ate happily. She even asked him to add an extra spoonful of sugar to each bowl!
After she finished eating, the other two also finished their meals. Uncle Qiu poured half a bowl of water into the bowl and shook it to drink up the sugar stuck in the bowl.
After finishing the tofu pudding, Song Jinxiu took out her favorite from her backpack.
Candied Haws
She didn't expect that there were still people selling candied haws at this time, but the quantity was small, so she excitedly bought several strings.
Song Jinxiu stuffed a bunch of skewers into Lao Qiu's mouth and said, "Uncle Qiu, eat quickly. Auntie will be back soon."
Then he started eating by himself.
"You kid, these mountain reds are very sour, what's so delicious about them?" said Old Qiu.
Song Jinxiu and the other girl nodded in response, then continued eating. Old Qiu had no choice but to eat the food one by one.
This stuff is everywhere in the mountains. Who would dare to eat it when they can't even fill their stomachs with food? Eating it makes you even hungrier.
It’s only in the past two years that children would pick some to eat because they are greedy.
After eating the candied haws, they ate the mung bean cakes. Old Qiu always refused with a look of disgust, and ate them faster than the other two.
After eating the mung bean cakes, the three of them patted their lips, drank some water, and waited quietly for the aunts to arrive.
"It's so choking. Only kids like you like to eat it. Grown men like to eat meat with big mouthfuls." Old Qiu took a sip of water and smacked his lips.
You have to keep the secret of your sweet tooth a secret, as it will damage your tall and majestic image.
"Uncle Qiu, we also love to eat meat, but that doesn't stop me from liking sweets. Sweets are so good and they make people happy!" said Song Jinxiu.
She really wanted to give Uncle Qiu a bag of spicy strips! People who love snacks are so cute.
Not long after, the aunts came back in groups of two or three, talking and laughing, and everyone had gained a lot.
The two of them ate a lot at the market, so they just cooked a bowl of noodles to make do with their meal.
Shortly after the meal, Aunt Cuihua came to see Song Jinxiu.
"What? No, no, I don't know how to do it." Song Jinxiu refused.
"What's wrong with that? They're not going to take the imperial examination. As long as they can recognize a few words, they won't be at a loss when they go out in the future." Aunt Cuihua said.
When she heard her talk about teaching An An to read yesterday, she came up with this idea. She went back and told the head of the family about it, and the head of the family also thought it was feasible.
I mentioned this to everyone today and everyone was happy about it.
Now everyone is busy with spring plowing, and the children at home have nothing to do all day, and parents who go up the mountains and down the rivers are also worried.
It's good for studying. It can keep the children from running around and they can also learn something.
"Don't be stressed. There aren't many people in our village who can read. Even fewer have the patience to teach children. I think you can do it.
"We live in a new society now, and no one wants their children to go out without knowing a single word," said Aunt Cuihua.
"What about my meal?" Song Jinxiu hesitated. But she still had to help them cook.
"That's okay. Jinbao's grandmother can take over your cooking duties. Just give her some when the autumn harvest comes.
Next year, if we can assign one more family who can cook to share the meal with you, the problem will be solved," said Aunt Cuihua.
“Of course, if you don’t cook next time, the food you get this year will definitely be less.
So, every kid who takes classes with you will have to pay tuition. As for how much to pay, we can discuss it with everyone."
"Okay, since everyone trusts me so much, I will try my best. I will try my best not to disappoint everyone's expectations." Song Jinxiu said with a smile.
Although it is a bit stressful to take care of children, it is a good thing to be able to free my hands and not have to hang around the stove all day!
"Okay, then, prepare tonight. Let's go to the village meeting hall tomorrow. There's more space there.
When they have some free time at the end of the year, I’ll have them build a room specifically for you to take classes.” Aunt Cuihua said.
As for expectations, Song Jinxiu really doesn't need to feel too stressed. They just want someone to help take care of the children!
But Aunt Cuihua would not tell her the truth.
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