The memory of childhood is too vague. In Xu Sui's impression, the eldest brother has always been the kind of person who is honest and hardworking. Although he is an accountant, he is no worse at doing the work than those strong laborers who are paid full wages.

Moreover, Xu Hongjun was very popular in the brigade. Both the young people and the elders liked him very much.

Xu Sui asked: "Sister, there is still a chance to take the college entrance examination, will you go?"

There were still more than four years left, and the knowledge of Xu Mian and Xu Hongjun's class was much more solid than that of the students in the past ten years. The only time they lagged behind was during the two years in high school. Xu Sui also knew that Xu Mian would read the newspaper frequently.

Xu Mian laughed, "If there is a college entrance examination, it will definitely be a good thing, but I will not go. I said that you will pass the exam. Tuantuan and Yuanyuan are so young, who will take care of them if I go? Besides, I don't have the same ambition as before. Now I hope that they will have the opportunity to go to college in the future, and then they will take me to see it."

Compared to her, Xu Sui's thoughts seemed a little more "selfish".

Xu Sui nodded and didn't continue the topic.

On the day when the visiting group was leaving, Du Rantong came over with a plate of sour radishes. She had soaked them in red vinegar, which looked delicious and tasted sweet and sour.

Xu Sui really likes this kind of sour radish. She soaked two cups of jasmine cauliflower and took out some soaked silkworms from the jar.

"You are the only one who can drink such good scented tea." Du Rantong took a look into the cup. The tea leaves were round, like small pearls. When the hot water rushed into them, they expanded and exuded an intoxicating fragrance.

This kind of tea was her favorite, and she would come over occasionally to have a cup.

Du Rantong said, "Those who are particular about tea would definitely pair such fine tea with snacks. When I was in school, a classmate of ours would pair sweet tea with green tea, sour tea with red tea, and melon seeds and peanuts with oolong tea. I went to her house with other people at that time, and she really lived in a small Western-style building."

She laughed at herself, "It's said that fortune changes, but it didn't happen. She hasn't even finished junior high school, but her family arranged for her to go abroad. There's no need to worry so much. Except for a few who insisted on staying, they are definitely living better than me. Those who are richer than my family are still living a good life. Those who are like me are better off than me and have a better life than me."

Xu Sui said nothing and took a sip of tea.

It was well said. She had heard too many tragic stories in the welfare home and had seen few poor people. Sometimes it was lucky to be an ordinary person with all four limbs intact. Du Rantong's words stirred up a ripple in her heart.

But she is a very good listener. She is giving and all you need to do is listen quietly. This is truly the most useful way of getting along in interpersonal relationships.

Du Rantong continued, "But my life is pretty good now. Eating it with pickled radishes is pretty elegant, right? I remember you said before that no matter how good something is, it has to be used by people."

The reason why she was not classified as a capitalist at the beginning was thanks to her father who abandoned his wife and daughter and ran away abroad with his lover and most of his assets.

Therefore, although she was rich, she did not become very rich. Later, when her mother died, she quickly found someone to protect her before she died, so she got married.

This was the last thing her mother did for her. When the situation escalated, she did not suffer too much harm and she also managed to keep the little money she had.

She had kept these things in her heart for too long. She had no way of telling anyone before. Other military wives were very arrogant in front of her. After all, the proletariat was superior to the bourgeoisie.

As for Hong Na, she also said that she always had to save some face in front of him.

She didn't say it in front of Xu Sui either.

Xu Sui knew that she also needed to respond herself, so she gently changed the subject, "You mentioned snacks, and brown sugar steamed cake seems to be a good choice. Add some candied beans or dates, and it will be good for breakfast."

She also pays attention to the exquisiteness of her food. Everyone has their own way of living, and she values ​​other things more.

Moreover, she did think that the soft, sweet and fragrant steamed cake was delicious. Of course, it was also very refreshing to eat it with tea and kimchi.

Du Rantong laughed out loud, "Why do you taste the same as my steamed buns? He also likes to eat this. It's basically made in the cafeteria, and sometimes I don't have it. I think it's a bit too sweet. The best pastry I've ever eaten is the steamed buns made by Sister Tan. She has so many layers of them, and I don't know how they are made."

Xu Sui likes spicy food and sweet food, which is also the common point between her and Lu Chenghuai. Lu Chenghuai also likes sweet food and is even more afraid of being greasy than her.

When Du Rantong knew that Xu Sui could make it, she asked her for advice. After taking note, she went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy the materials.

Xu Sui's appetite was also aroused by the sudden thought of the brown sugar steamed cake. This is a very simple Chinese pastry. She already has what she needs at home, so she doesn't need to buy it anymore.

She had never tasted the brown sugar steamed cake on the island, so she made her own version, adding crushed red dates, walnuts and sesame seeds.

The walnuts were sent by Zhang Yunxiu, and I don't know if there is any claim of brain tonic at that time.

When Lu Chenghuai came back, the brown sugar steamed cake had just been steamed. Xu Sui tore off a small piece and fed it directly to his mouth, "Try it. I saw the recipe in a book. It looks delicious."

She uses less brown sugar, but after making it, it will still be too greasy. No matter what kind of cake it is, it requires a lot of sugar.

When Lu Chenghuai took a bite, he found the brown sugar steamed cake fluffy and soft, and indeed delicious.

But he asked casually, "It's delicious. Which book did you read about it in?"