Gao Zhi saw that there was a wound on its tail and stretched out his finger.
The mouse leaned in closer and took a sip.
Gao Zhi knew this mouse.
At the mass grave, after the man left, the rat stayed by her side and never left.
Later, she was brought back by Gao Miao and never saw mice again.
Unexpectedly, the mouse also came here.
This mouse was particularly intelligent; Gao Zhi had known this when he was at the mass grave.
Gao Zhi fed it a drop of spiritual spring water, and the mouse obediently got out of bed.
Waves of fragrance wafted out.
Gao Zhi took a few deep breaths and his saliva was flowing.
She seemed to smell the scent of dried pickled mustard greens.
It smells so good.
In the kitchen, Mrs. Xie took out two fried pancakes.
"Xiao Miao, come on! Try it."
Gao Miao reached out his hand and touched it, but it was so hot that he retracted his hand and pinched his ears tightly with both hands.
“It’s so hot!”
"Silly child, just blow on it. Don't hold it with your hands. Use chopsticks to pick it up." Xie took the chopsticks and gave them to Gao Miao.
Gao Miao didn't take the chopsticks, but grabbed the pancake with his hands, split it in half, and handed half to Xie, "Mom, let's try it together."
Gao Miao understands Xie. If he lets Xie eat the other piece, Xie will definitely be reluctant to eat it.
So, he did not persuade her, but broke the cake in his hand into two pieces.
Mrs. Xie waved her hands, "No! You eat it. Just tell me if it tastes good or not."
Gao Miao insisted holding up the cake, "Mom, if you don't want to eat it, then I won't eat it either. Let's taste it together like we did this afternoon. If both of us say it's delicious, then it's really delicious.
Hurry, hurry, hurry!
Mother, please don't spoil your child to be selfish. He or she must share things with family members.
Eating solitary food will spoil people and is also a selfish act."
Seeing that Gao Miao was so sensible, Mrs. Xie's eyes reddened and she nodded happily.
She took the cake and said, "Then let's eat together."
"Yeah." Gao Miao nodded.
The mother and son ate together. Gao Miao took one bite after another. He had never eaten this kind of cake before.
It’s really delicious!
I didn't expect that the dried preserved vegetables that are available in every household in the countryside can be so delicious when made into cakes.
After eating the cake, the mother and son looked at each other and smiled, and they felt relieved.
"Xiao Miao, there is hot water in the pot, go wash up first, and then go into the house to look after Jiaojiao.
I'll mix some more dough and make pancakes tomorrow morning."
"OK!"
Gao Miao really couldn't help with kneading the dough.
He did not immediately fetch water to take a bath, but instead made a torch and said, "Mom, I will go out and cut some banana leaves. I will use them to wrap things for others tomorrow."
They run a small business, and if they need to buy oil paper to wrap the products, the cost would be high.
Besides, they didn’t have any oil paper, and the shops would probably not be open tomorrow morning, so they used banana leaves to prop it up.
He cut the banana leaves, cut them into small pieces, washed them clean, dried the water on the surface, and put them in a basket to carry to town the next day.
There is a banana tree next to their house.
Xie was relieved.
"Then be careful."
"I see."
Gao Miao cut five banana leaves, took them to the yard, rinsed them with water, and then hung them to dry.
There is wind in the yard, and the water on the banana leaves will be blown dry quickly.
Gao Miao went back to the house, found clothes, and fetched water to take a bath.
After coming out, divide the banana leaves into small pieces, put them in stacks in a bamboo basket, and cover them with cloth.
Xie also made peace with her.
"Mom, find some clothes and go take a shower. I'll stay in the room with Jiaojiao."
Only then did Mrs. Xie remember that Gao Zhi had not yet taken a bath.
"I'll fetch some water for Jiaojiao to wash first."
"Oh, I'll help you then. Mom, you find some clothes and I'll go get some water."
"OK!"
When Mrs. Xie was giving Gao Zhi a bath, Gao Miao was standing by to help.
Gao Zhi felt so tired.
Gao Zhi: [There are differences between men and women. 】
Gao Miaodang couldn't hear, so he wanted to help and learn how to take care of a baby.
If his mother is not around one day, at least he can take good care of Jiaojiao.
After taking a shower, Gao Zhi fell asleep angrily, closing her eyes and refusing to look at Gao Miao who was tilting his head to look at her.
They have to go to town to sell things tomorrow, so Gao Miao waited for Xie to come back from a shower and then went back to the room to sleep.
The next day, before dawn, Xie got up and made pancakes.
Gao Miao also got up early to help.
It takes about fifteen minutes to walk from the village to the town, so they have to get up early and move quickly.
While Gao Miao was preparing, Xie hurriedly brought the batter to feed Gao Zhi.
Gao Zhi was not fully awake at this time. He could not even open his eyes, let alone have an appetite to eat.
Xie couldn't feed it.
Gao Miao came in.
"Mom, what's wrong?"
Mrs. Xie looked at Gao Zhi who was still sleeping in her arms, "Jiao Jiao hasn't woken up yet, feed her, but she won't eat."
Gao Miao thought for a moment and said, "Then let's not eat it for now."
Pack it up and take it to town. When we get there, mother will feed Jiaojiao while I sell the things."
Xie nodded.
This is the only way now.
They were going to sell things, and there was no adult at home, so they had to take Gao Zhi with them.
Xie carried Gao Zhi on her back with a cloth belt, and she and Gao Miao each carried two baskets of things, and they quickened their pace along the way, heading straight to the town. When they arrived in the town, it was not long before dawn, and there were gradually more and more people setting up stalls on both sides of the town's streets, but there were still few people buying vegetables.
Mrs. Xie also often came to sell vegetables, and she knew how to set up a stall.
There are also some stall owners I know.
"Xiao Miao, let's set it up here. You watch it first. I'll sit on the steps at the back and feed Jiaojiao." If this thing is not eaten now, it will get cold.
Babies cannot eat cold food, as it will upset their stomachs.
"Mom, go ahead."
"Okay! Call me if you need anything."
"knew."
As soon as Mrs. Xie left, the old woman next to her sniffed hard and asked, "Kid, what are you and your mother selling today? It smells pretty good."
Gao Miao smiled sweetly at the old woman, "Grandma, we are here to sell braised meat and meat patties."
"Braised meat?"
"Yes, the braised pork my mother makes is delicious."
The old woman smiled and said nothing.
Her family couldn't afford either braised meat or meat patties.
Her home was far away, so she had to go to the vegetable garden to pick vegetables before dawn and then bring them here to sell.
It would take more than an hour to go back and forth.
If you can’t afford to eat it, you can smell it more.
The old woman moved her butt, moved closer, and took a deep breath.
Wow, it smells so good.
Some people went to the street to buy things with baskets.
People on both sides of the street greeted her enthusiastically, "Big sister, my food is so tender, would you like some?"
"I have eggs here, one penny each."
“I have beans here.”
Gao Miao cleared his throat and joined the team greeting guests.
A young woman walked past him, and he called out sweetly, "Pretty sister, I have very very very delicious braised food and fragrant meat patties.
A bowl of braised pork costs twelve cents.
After you buy it home, you just need to steam it and serve it on the table.
If your family eats one, they will definitely praise your cooking skills!
You can also add some braised pork when stir-frying beans. It will make the portion larger and you will have an extra meat dish.
I have tastings here, you can try one piece of each.
If it tastes good, buy it, you won’t regret it.”
The girl stopped.
The vendors around looked at Gao Miao.
Can I try a piece?