Chapter 42 Eating Dumplings
Hu Zi used to run errands for the prince and was a very smart person.
The reason why they asked him to accompany Gu Jiayue this time was because everyone in the Marquis' Mansion was worried and wanted to choose a smart servant to follow him so that Gu Jiayue could handle some matters that were inconvenient for her to deal with.
When the candidates were being chosen to accompany the young lady back, no one else was willing to do so. They all said that the young lady was simply a mistaken baby and that leaving the mansion would mean ruining her future. Besides, the southwest was remote, poor, and full of unruly people, and she might die there if she went.
But Hu Zi didn't think so. He felt that the masters of the Marquis' Mansion didn't seem to disdain or ignore the young lady.
Especially since the prince personally selected the escort for the young lady, Hu Zi was more determined in his decision, so he took the initiative to ask to escort the young lady. He thought to himself, as long as he could settle the young lady down properly this time, would he not worry about not being reused after returning?
Looking back at the journey, the young lady's way of dealing with people and her methods were all very impressive. He felt that even if he didn't return to the Marquis' Mansion, he would have a good future with the young lady.
Many years later, Hu Zi has become the steward of the academy. Whenever he thinks of his decision, he can't help but feel complacent. Who can have better vision than him?
"I know everything the young lady has instructed me to do, and I guarantee that I will get it done." Hu Zi said seriously.
"I believe you. After you settle the land issue, you can go and ask around to find a skilled house builder. The house I want to build is a bit big, so I need to find some capable people." Gu Jiayue said seriously.
"Okay, miss. You said on the way before that you wanted to build a house when you come back. I will go and ask around when I have time in town these days. The blue bricks produced in Dunzi Village not far away are good and very suitable for building houses. I will bring back some samples tomorrow for you to see?" Hu Zi said respectfully.
Gu Jiayue's eyes lit up as she listened. She secretly admired him: "What a talent this man is! He pays attention to his master's every word and action, taking it to heart. He prepares carefully whenever he has time, just in case his master needs him."
Reuse, must reuse!
With Hu Zi arranging the house building, Gu Jiayue suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.
After everything was explained, it was time for afternoon classes.
The four children appeared under the eaves on time.
According to the course schedule, we will still study mathematics in the afternoon, focusing on graphics and geometry.
"Today's lesson is very simple. We will learn about graphics."
As Gu Jiayue spoke, she took out some teaching aids such as cubes, cuboids, and triangles that she had prepared long ago.
Speaking of these teaching aids, we have to mention Father Gu, who has great craftsmanship.
She felt that as long as she provided ideas, there was nothing Father Gu couldn't do.
Take the cube she is holding in her hand, for example. It is not made simply of wood, but is woven from bamboo.
At that time, Gu Jiayue just gave a rough description, and her father took a few strips of cut bamboo strips, and with his hands flying up and down, he made it in a short while.
There is a hidden button on one side, which can be opened and put things in with just a light press. It is especially suitable for putting things in when learning volume later.
Gu Jiayue watched helplessly as her father simply held the film assembly in his hands and finished it in a flash.
It's really amazing!
"Everyone, look at this thing in my hand. It's called a cube. Look carefully and see what's so special about it."
Gu Jiayue placed the cube on the table. Four children sat on each side, and four pairs of eyes stared at the object intently.
The more lively Gu Yuhe couldn't help but reach out and move it, and the cube flipped over.
"Master, I think the six faces of this cube are the same size." Goudan was the first to express his opinion.
Gu Jiayue smiled and nodded, then confirmed: "Yes, Goudan is right."
Then, she began the formal class: "A cube has six faces, and all six faces are exactly the same square. The side lengths of each face are equal, which makes the faces of the cube exactly the same in shape and size."
Gu Jiayue's lecture was full of ups and downs in tone and vivid descriptions. Not only were the four children listening attentively, but even Hua Chao and Hu Zi were attracted and listened with great interest.
Seeing that they were all so interested, Gu Jiayue asked them to bring a stool over and sit at the back to listen together.
Sure enough, the course was as simple as Gu Jiayue said. Everyone understood it after just one lecture.
"Miss, Madam Cai wants you to eat dumplings."
At some point, the sky gradually darkened and the family members who had been working in the fields returned home. They were all waiting under the eaves, holding bowls in their hands, eagerly waiting for Aunt Cai's wild vegetable dumplings.
When grandma looked at this old lady who suddenly appeared in her home and was about the same age as her, she felt a great sense of crisis in her heart.
It’s not that she was worried that her grandfather would fall in love with her, but when she looked at the white flour dumplings made by Aunt Cai, she couldn’t help but feel alarmed: here comes another person who can ruin the family.
Oh, why are there so many people around Jiayue? If she keeps eating like this, even if there is a mountain of gold at home, it won't be enough.
No, I still have to find a chance to talk to Jiayue. When it comes to life, you still have to be frugal and not spend lavishly.
There were too many people at home, and Gu Jiayue had just received her own dumplings when Gu Yuhe had already finished a bowl.
His eyes sparkled as he ran to Aunt Cai and said, "Grandma Cai, I want more, I want more."
"It smells so good, I'd call it a delicacy." He never knew that dumplings made from wild vegetables could taste so delicious.
He recalled that in previous years, what he hated eating the most was wild vegetables. They were bitter and astringent and really hard to swallow.
But the wild vegetable dumplings made by Grandma Cai actually have a sweet aftertaste and are not astringent at all.
He swore that Grandma Cai had replaced Sister Hua Chao and became the best cook in his mind!
Moreover, he will pick more wild vegetables tomorrow so that Madam Cai can continue making dumplings!
Gu Yuhe's childish talk made Aunt Cai laugh out loud. She took Gu Yuhe's bowl and gave him another big bowl, saying, "Young Master, your words are really pleasant. Go and eat. There's more for you."
As if to prove her point, Aunt Cai brought out two large plates of cooked dumplings and placed them on the table outside, allowing everyone to add as much as they wanted.
Grandma Gu ate the dumplings one by one, but she had no taste for them.
Even though the food wasn't hers, she still felt a conscious pain in her flesh. She silently calculated: To make so many dumplings, would it take ten pounds of white flour? They were vegetable dumplings, but when she bit into them, the fat and vegetable juices drizzled all over her mouth. It was indeed delicious, but it was such a waste...
Oh, no, no. We still have to split up.
Otherwise, if she eats like this every day, she doesn’t know if her stomach can bear it. Her fire organ (traditional Chinese medicine calls the heart the fire organ) will definitely be the first to be unable to bear it.
"Miss, is it to your taste?" Aunt Cai placed a small dish of vinegar in front of Gu Jiayue.
Gu Jiayue immediately picked up a dumpling, dipped it in vinegar, and put it in her mouth, enjoying the delicious taste. She couldn't help but give a thumbs up to Aunt Cai and said, "Aunt, you are really amazing. It smells so good."
It was incomparable to any dumplings she had eaten in her previous life.
Madam Cai's smile widened. She hadn't seen the young lady for a few days, and she seemed much more lively.
He was actually praising her so directly, just like that young master just now. She felt as if her face was on fire. She was a little flattered.
It seems that this countryside is not completely useless.
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