The vegetables in the backyard are all the work of Lu Yichen and Shitou. They prepared the seeds and seedlings themselves, and they were the ones who did the sowing and transplanting.

After using his supernatural powers to stimulate the birth of the baby for a while, he stopped and cut some leeks to make leek and egg dumplings, some pepper and salt fried rolls and sugar triangles. If there was any flour left, he would make a few steamed buns.

It's a bit hot now, so we can't cook too much as it will go bad easily. However, Lu Yichen and Shitou have big appetites, so if they eat three meals a day at home, it will probably only take two or three days to be done.

Luo Qiao just returned to the front yard when she heard footsteps coming and opened the door: "Why are you here so early today?"

Shitou said, "Brother said he wants to steam buns in the morning, so come early to help."

Luo Qiao smiled and said, "Well, you guys still have a conscience."

As Shitou drew water to wash his hands, he said, "We have a great conscience."

The three of them all laughed at once. There is strength in numbers. Luo Qiao mixed the filling and prepared the pastry, Shitou lit the fire, and Lu Yichen kneaded the dough. Soon, the buns, flower rolls, sugar triangles, and steamed buns were all put into the steamer.

The porridge on the other side was also ready, so I served it all out. I fried a plate of spicy sauerkraut, and cut some pickled cucumbers and kimchi, and my morning meal was complete.

After dinner, Shitou lingered and asked, "Sister, when will you come back?"

Luo Qiao said, "At the end of May, you should study hard at home. When summer vacation comes, I will take you to Beijing to stay for a few days and show you around."

Shitou felt a little reluctant to not be able to see his sister for such a long time, but when he heard that he would be taken to Beijing for a trip during the summer vacation, he became happy again, because that way he could be with his sister for several days.

Lu Yichen stood aside, listening to the conversation between the two, feeling a little jealous.

When Luo Qiao looked up, she saw Lu Yichen's resentful eyes and couldn't help but said with a smile: "If you have time, you can play with us for a few days."

After hearing this, Lu Yichen didn't dare to show it too much on his face. He was so excited in his heart that he wanted to shout a few times. The corners of his mouth curled up: "Okay, I'll arrange it in advance when the time comes."

After seeing the two off, Luo Qiao thought about going to Qu Meimei's house. The last time she met Qu Meimei, she wanted to ask her to bring back a few quilt covers, saying that her eldest son was getting engaged and she needed to prepare in advance.

When I walked out of the alley and headed forward, I saw a commotion ahead and heard people saying that the house price couldn't be any lower. When I got closer, I realized from people's discussions that the house was for sale.

Just now, the buyer and seller couldn't agree on the price, and the buyer left angrily, saying he would go back and discuss it.

After everyone left, Luo Qiao looked at the house and thought that if the price was right, he could buy it himself. The yard faced the street and was surrounded by residents. It would be a good place to sell vegetables, grains, oil, and Japanese goods.

Moreover, she saw that the yard was quite large. If she rebuilt the house to three or four floors in the future, she could start any business. If it was higher, the residents on both sides might not be happy. So she took action and walked over.

Luo Qiao knocked gently on the door, looked at the somewhat decadent people in the yard and asked, "Excuse me, can I come in?"

The man in the yard saw that it was a little girl and his eyes flashed with disappointment, but he still said, "Come in."

Luo Qiao walked a few steps inside and asked again: "Can I look around?"

The man didn't answer, but nodded, then sat down on the stone steps in front of the house. He reached into his pocket, paused for a moment, and then pulled his hand out.

Luo Qiao took out a pack of cigarettes from her crossbody bag and handed it over: "You can smoke this."

I had put this in my bag before. When I was in Qingshan Village, I would occasionally take it out and give one to the people working there.

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The man didn't expect that his embarrassment was seen by the little girl, but he still reached out and took a cigarette from the cigarette box in Luo Qiao's hand: "Thank you."

Luo Qiao put away the cigarette case: "You're welcome."

She turned around and walked around the yard. She was quite satisfied with the size of the yard. Together with the yard and the house, it was probably about half an acre of land. This should be the residential land for two families.

(End of this chapter)