Xu Ning's face was filled with a happy smile. She gently picked up the knife and cut into the cake. The soft cake easily separated under the knife, revealing the tempting layers and colors inside.
Jiang Yan stood outside the crowd, quietly watching Xu Ning who was surrounded by everyone.
There was a faint smile in his eyes, as if he was appreciating a beautiful painting. This lively and joyful atmosphere was unfamiliar to him, but it made him yearn for it.
"Come, Ayan, come and try the cake." Old Mrs. Xu greeted warmly.
The Xu family had eaten cake many times before, because Xu Ning often made various desserts on a whim in the past few years. Although he was not successful at first, after repeated attempts, he finally made a delicious cake.
Nowadays, cake has become one of the common delicacies in homes.
For Jiang Yan, this was his first time tasting cake.
He took the cake, looked at its appearance curiously, then carefully scooped a piece with a spoon and put it into his mouth.
Instantly, a rich aroma of milk and the taste of fresh fruit spread across his tongue. This wonderful taste experience surprised and delighted him.
Although Jiang Yan didn't like sweets very much, he found himself eating the whole cake without realizing it.
That feeling of satisfaction made him realize that sweets could be so delicious. This small cake brought him new feelings and experiences, and also gave him a new understanding of the beauty of life.
"That's the taste, Xu Ning. You can become a master now. When the time comes, you can open a custom shop in the mall. You will make a lot of money."
The Grand Minister of Agriculture ate a piece of cake and was so impressed that he wanted to have another one, but Old Lady Xu stopped him: "Alright, you can only eat one piece after all the nice things you said. It's time to eat soon. Just a small taste and you can eat the rest in the afternoon."
After Old Mrs. Xu distributed a piece of cake to everyone, she asked the servants to put the rest in the freezer.
Nowadays, living conditions are better, and people are no longer short of food and clothing as in the past, and there are many more types of food.
A few years ago, Xu Feng was greedy and ate a lot of all kinds of things at once. As a result, his stomach was upset and he got gastroenteritis, which took him half a month to recover.
Since then, Mrs. Xu has started to strictly control diet. Whether adults or children, they must control the amount of food they eat.
The Grand Minister of Agriculture looked at Old Lady Xu pitifully and said coquettishly, "Xu Zhen, one more piece won't make much for me." But Old Lady Xu was very principled, and no matter how the Grand Minister of Agriculture tried to persuade her, it was useless.
The servants brought by the Grand Minister of Agriculture and other servants sat quietly in the corner, eating cake. From the moment they ate the cake, their eyes flashed with surprise. This time, they were able to come to the valley because the servants in the Grand Minister of Agriculture's mansion had fought hard for the opportunity to come.
Especially those who have been here last year, they are well aware of the uniqueness of this delicacy, and they all secretly swear in their hearts: to come again next year (to grab it)!
Jiang Yi licked the cream on the corner of his mouth, savoring the sweet taste with lingering satisfaction. The cake that Old Lady Xu cut for him was particularly large, which made him very satisfied.
When he finished eating, he couldn't help but turn around and glance at his master, Jiang Yan. To his surprise, Jiang Yan had already finished eating. However, recalling the novel and delicious taste he had just tasted, Jiang Yi no longer felt surprised.
"Xu Ning, you have made the juice, why not make milk tea?" Da Si Nong drank half a cup of cold juice in one breath, with a satisfied smile on his face, and looked at Xu Ning with some anticipation.
"Old Qin, your stomach is a bottomless pit. You are not afraid of being full, but I feel tired." Xu Ning looked at him speechlessly, and the old face of the Grand Minister of Agriculture with wrinkles showed a flattering smile.
"I'm just showing my support for you. Our Xu Ning's products must be top-notch, right?"
"Hahahahahahahahahahaha" Everyone laughed so hard at the way the Grand Minister of Agriculture flattered him.
"Okay, it's time to eat, stop talking nonsense." Old Mrs. Xu asked everyone to sit down and chat for a while, and soon a huge table was brought out by the servants.
As more and more people came to eat, Xu Ning specially customized a table that could accommodate twenty people.
This table is not only large in size but also unique in design. The top is divided into two layers. The upper layer can be rotated to make it easier for people to pick up food. The lower layer is fixed and is used to place tableware and other items.
Such a design is both practical and beautiful, fully reflecting the designer's ingenuity.
"Xu Ning, you actually had someone build this table." The Grand Minister of Agriculture exclaimed in amazement.
"Of course not. I can make others suffer but not myself." Xu Ning smiled proudly and was very satisfied with the new table.
"This table is very cleverly designed. Miss Xu, are you planning to use it in your shop?" Jiang Yan tried turning the dial and looked at the hole in the middle of the table. He asked curiously, "Is it for pot protection?"
"Yes, in winter you can put a pot inside to warm up the soup or have hot pot." Xu Ning explained with a smile.
The weather in the south is damp and cold, and the cooked food will soon get cold after being served. It is even more damp and cold under the table in the south, so in the past two years, the family couldn't help but stomping their feet to keep warm while eating.
But now it is no longer needed. She deliberately left a space for a stove under the table, so that the stove can be installed in winter. In this way, she no longer has to endure the cold and dampness when eating.
Furthermore, Xu Ning also specially designed a smoke exhaust pipe to ensure that no smoke is produced when the stove is in use. When the stove cage is closed, no smoke is emitted at all. This not only keeps the indoor air fresh, but also provides a warm and comfortable dining environment.
Jiang Yan found it very interesting after hearing this. He said, "Rich families in the north all use braziers, which are burned in the house. Although they can bring a certain degree of warmth, there will inevitably be smoke, which makes people feel uncomfortable. This stove design is really clever. It can provide warmth and avoid the smoke problem. It is really great." He couldn't help but admire Xu Ning's creativity and thoughts.
"Do you have the design drawings for this table?" When Xu Ning heard Jiang Yan say this, he knew that he planned to use this table in the north.
"Yes, in addition to this table, it is actually suitable for use as a warm wall in the north." Xu Ning said that in fact, kangs were popularized by the Minister of Agriculture in many places in the north many years ago.
But it is different for powerful families like Jiang Yan. When guests come to the house, they can't ask them to sit on the kang, especially when discussing matters with a group of subordinates. It is too embarrassing to let them and the master sit on the kang, and the hierarchy does not allow it.
So even if there are kangs, they are only used occasionally, and most people still use braziers.
"Warm wall?" Jiang Yan was slightly stunned and very confused about this word.
Seeing that Jiang Yan was very interested in what she said about the warm wall, Xu Ning did not hesitate to talk to him. Before they knew it, the servants had served all the food and the two of them stopped.
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