However, Xue Jingran was also thoughtful. The things he sent were not too expensive. They were all food and daily necessities for the New Year, and there was also writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone for Lin Changan.
These were all things that the Lin family could use. It seemed that he had specially ordered them, for he was afraid that they were too expensive and the Lin family would not accept them.
Since these things have been sent here, they are New Year gifts, so it’s a give-and-take thing.
Lin Yunchu leaned over and gave some instructions to Lin's mother, then went in to prepare some return gifts and asked the servants of the Xue Mansion to take them back.
This way, the Lin family won’t be taking advantage of him.
Lin's mother didn't know what to prepare at first, but after hearing Lin Yunchu's words, she nodded. This was the only way. Even if she wanted to get some valuable things back, the Lin family couldn't give them to her.
Moreover, they felt that the Xue family might not be interested in those valuable items, so it would be better for them to prepare according to what Lin Yunchu said, and they just happened to have those that had been sent over before.
I heard from Xue Jingran that everyone in the Xue family likes to eat it. These are all homemade things. They are not expensive, just a token of appreciation.
Finally, the servant of the Xue Mansion hurried back to the town with half a carriage full of return gifts from the Lin family to the Xue Mansion.
The return gift to the Xue Mansion included some dried fruits and vegetables, pork meatballs, and snacks made by the Lin family themselves, as well as two rag dolls that Lin Yunchu had drawn a sketch for a few days ago and asked Lin's mother to make.
It was probably the same size as the pillow that Lin Yunchu used in modern times. He had originally intended to make it as a pastime, but he didn't know what return gift to give to the Xue family.
Xue Jingyao would probably like these things. Lin Changan looked at the carriage disappearing in the distance, pouting and looking unhappy.
He had originally watched Mother Lin sew the needle stitch by stitch according to what Lin Yunchu had said and drawn, and he was even thinking of asking his elder sister for one.
Now, they are all gone, not even a trace is left.
Lin Yunchu looked at him with amusement, touched his little head, and finally stretched out a finger in annoyance and poked him lightly on the forehead.
He chuckled and said, "Okay, I'll ask my mother to make you two more, okay?"
When Lin's mother was making these two dolls, Lin Chang'an had been following her, staring at them eagerly for several days. These dolls were given away as a return gift as soon as they were finished.
He looked like he was about to cry, and Lin Yunchu didn't dare to tease him anymore, for fear that he would really cry out of grievance.
"When my mother is done, I'll give you both."
After a pause, he continued:
"Look, your brother Jingran has given us so many New Year gifts, and we don't have anything good to give back to him. Jingyao will definitely like this stuffed doll, so let's make it her New Year's gift."
Xue Jingyao had been to Qingxi Village several times before, so Lin Changan naturally knew her. He heard his sister say that the two dolls were given to her and she also promised it.
He asked his mother to make two more for him, then there would be nothing to be sad about.
And what my sister said was right. Brother Jingran treated him very well. Every time he came to the Lin family, he brought him gifts. And today, all the pens, ink, paper and inkstone were given to him.
It was only right for the Lin family to send some return gifts. Thinking of Xue Jingyao's expression when she saw the two rag dolls later, he couldn't help but grin.
Xue Jingyao would definitely like such a novel and beautiful thing.
Xue Mansion.
The servant who delivered last year's gift to the Lin family hurried all the way and returned to the Xue Mansion before the end of the day.
After moving all the return gifts brought back from the Lin family into the side hall, he went to inform Xue Jingran.
Xue Jingyao, who was standing by, heard the Lin family's return gift, pulled Mrs. Xue and followed Xue Jingran to the side hall.
Every time the Lin family sent her something, there wasn't much else, but there would always be a lot of dried fruits and snacks, all of which were her favorite foods.
Sometimes the Lin family would make some new food and would send her a portion when they came to town. When she heard that the Lin family had given her a return gift just now, she was eager to come and take a look. She was in for a treat today.
Mrs. Xue, who was dragged along by Xue Jingyao, had a smile on her face.
She knew that the Lin family had a cooperation with her son's restaurant, and they would send some food and snacks to Jingyao's house on weekdays.
Jing Yao has been a picky eater since she was young, but unexpectedly she particularly likes to eat the things sent by the Lin family. She is happy and very curious about the Lin family.
Jing Ran asked the chef in the mansion to prepare the things sent by the Lin family and served them to her. She tasted them and found that they were indeed delicious.
Although the Lin family is a farming family, they seem to be very polite. The things sent to their house are not precious or rare items.
These are all homemade snacks, and they are made with care.
Moreover, Miss Lin and Jing Ran are of similar age, and they seem to have a good relationship, but she would never come to the Xue Mansion to curry favor with them just because of this relationship.
Every time, he would either send the items to Yipin Pavilion and ask Manager Zhou to send someone to deliver them to the mansion, or he would ask his eldest brother to deliver them to the door of Xue's mansion. He never overstepped the boundaries.
If it were someone else, they would have come to her house to make friends and get closer to her.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Xue's impression of the Lin family became even better. She felt that although the Lin family was a farming family, they were clever and skillful, knew when to act and when to retreat, and had good craftsmanship as well.
"Wow, what is this? It's so beautiful!"
As soon as he entered the side hall, Xue Jingyao was so shocked by the two rag dolls placed on the chairs that his eyes widened and a light seemed to suddenly burst out in his eyes.
He let go of Mrs. Xue's hand, ran up quickly, and hugged the two rag dolls in his arms. Immediately, he felt them soft.
She was even more fond of the two stuffed dolls now. She hugged them in her arms with a grin on her face. She turned around and said to Xue Jingran:
"Brother, is this something Sister Lin gave me? I like it so much. It's so soft and pretty. Why haven't I seen this thing before? What is it for?"
Xue Jingyao held it tightly and refused to let go. Although she didn't know what it was, she thought it was such a cute thing, so it definitely wasn't a gift for her eldest brother.
It looked like a gift to her, and she really liked it. I couldn't tell what was embroidered on it. It looked like a little rabbit, but not quite.
But it doesn't matter, she just likes it tight.
Mrs. Xue saw Xue Jingyao holding the two things tightly and refusing to let go as soon as he entered the room, and then she took a closer look.
This thing looks fresh. If she said it was bought outside, she would hardly believe it. But if she said it was made by the Lin family, she would have no doubts.
It was obvious that this was the work of the clever Miss Lin that Jing Ran mentioned. This was the first time that she had seen such a novel thing, not to mention Xue Jingyao.
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