"Xiaoyu, are the dumplings we made too small?"
"Smaller ones are better, grandma. Don't you think we ate too much before?"
One bowl can hold two or three of them, each one as big as a fist.
Since she came, their family has not eaten big dumplings anymore.
"Yes, mother, we have been eating small glutinous rice balls these years. They are easy to eat with one small bite each.
It's easy to put the fillings in the big balls into the soup. Try it today. It's filled with autumn dried cinnamon, and it tastes delicious."
"Okay, the glutinous rice balls look exquisite. Let's eat them today. Have a good rest in the afternoon, and then we'll go see the lanterns in the evening."
In fact, she had never seen a lantern in her life. When she was young, she had no interest in seeing lanterns. She had never thought about that.
After their lives got better in the past two years, the sons would visit every year, but they would not bring her and the old man with them.
No matter how many people come to see the lanterns, it's too crowded and I'm afraid their old arms and legs will be hurt by the crowd.
For this reason, the old man fumed several times and said that he was not a waste.
My daughter and granddaughter are so thoughtful. Look at what they say. This is a rare opportunity and we must go and see it. We even booked the best seats in the restaurant early so that they can sit upstairs and watch.
Other people are filial to their parents with all their heart, but it's hard to describe the few rough guys in the family.
After the glutinous rice balls are rolled, put them into the pot. After the water boils, add a little cold water and cook them again. It is the same as cooking dumplings.
Zhao Xiaoyu only filled a small bowl, about ten pieces.
She is now more restrained about sweets.
"Is that all you're eating?"
"I'll cook some dumplings later. I don't really like sweets."
"Okay, I'll cook it, you go inside and eat."
Her granddaughter eats whatever she wants now, and she doesn't dare to force her for fear that she will vomit.
Bowls of glutinous rice balls were served on the table, steaming hot.
The servants around also went downstairs to eat the dumplings, and they all started eating in the front yard.
"We'll go to the restaurant tonight. The table has been arranged. After we've eaten and drunk our fill, we'll go down to see the lanterns."
The restaurant can also be seen from its location, but the experience is different from upstairs and downstairs.
"You guys are still the best."
The son at home pours cold water on them all day long, saying that they are old and this and that are not allowed.
It seems like all they do is eat, sleep and wait to die. You bastards, every year when they go out to pick river gourds, they don’t pick many.
"Oh, today's dumplings are quite unique."
This was the first time Mr. Qian had seen such small dumplings.
"Small dumplings are easy to eat, and the filling won't leak out. Grandpa, try them."
“Okay, okay!”
Indeed, big dumplings sometimes have trouble eating, especially when they are older.
This small one is just right now.
"It's delicious. Yu girl is really thoughtful."
After dinner, Zhao Xiaoyu took Li Yu and several hand-made girls to start making lanterns. The gate and yard of the house were hung with lanterns.
Tell them to light it up after dark.
In the evening, the family prepared to set off.
There were a lot of cars on the road today, and the restaurant was not far from home, so everyone suggested walking there.
The streets are bustling, feel the festive atmosphere.
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