In fact, Xiao Jingtai, Xiao Jingyan and Xiao Jun also wanted to reach out, but Xiao Yao's hair was now so messy that they couldn't even find a place to start, so they had to give up.
The next day, Tong Mingyu went to ask Nanny Ruan again. It was not that she did not believe her daughter, but she urgently needed to find someone to confirm the news. When she got the exact answer, the usually strong and decisive mistress of the house was as excited as a child. Tears flashed on her smiling face. She covered her mouth with her hands and could not utter a word.
"If we continue with the current treatment method, I believe that in two or three years, even if we can't find Divine Doctor Lin, Ping An's body will recover."
Tong Mingyu nodded continuously. It had been five years, no, it was almost six. She finally saw hope. Her daughter would soon be free from the torment of her illness, grow up like a normal girl, and get married.
"But there is one thing you must remember: even if she fully recovers, you must avoid excessive joy or sorrow."
"I remember this, Aunt Ruan, thank you, you are the benefactor of peace."
"This is not just my credit. Doctor Sun's medicine is the key. Ping'an recovered so quickly because Doctor Sun has been using medicine to help her recuperate for several years." Nanny Ruan was telling the truth. Doctor Sun should be the real contributor.
"Our family will always remember the kindness you and Doctor Sun have shown us."
"I will do my best for Ping An. Madam, don't forget, I still have to rely on her for the rest of my life!"
"Ping An will definitely be filial to you in the future. If she can't do that, my husband and I will definitely support and take care of you."
Nanny Ruan smiled and nodded. Ping'an would be a kind and loyal child, and she believed in her own judgment.
"Mammy, Mammy, I need your guidance." Xiao Yao came for help with flour on her hands.
Because the New Year is coming soon, not only the children in the school have a holiday, but Xiao Yao and Xiao Yuan's classes have also been suspended. Xiao Yao is now fully focused on making new-style dim sum. She hopes to complete all the steps before the New Year so that she can invite her family to taste her cooking skills.
"What are you doing mysteriously lately?" Although girls should learn cooking, they can't fool around! You're covered in flour, did you fall into the flour jar?
"It's a secret for now, I'll be able to give you a surprise soon!" Xiao Yao said confidently. After several experiments, the cream has been successfully produced. Now the only thing left is to refine the final ratio of raw materials.
"Don't be naughty. Even though it's vacation time and you don't have to study, you still have to read regularly and don't forget everything you've learned."
"Don't worry. I won't forget!"
Tong Mingyu spoke a few more words to Nanny Ruan, then turned around and went back to work. Because they had to prepare for the New Year, she was the busiest person in the family.
Nanny Ruan was very interested in the new snacks that Xiao Yao had suddenly come up with and had been participating in them. She went back to her room to change her clothes and went to the kitchen with her little disciple, who seemed well-behaved and sensible but was actually clever and naughty, to continue their research and development experiments.
In the past, there was a little foodie named Xiao Yuan in this team. Today, she was taken to Yuan's house by Yuan Yutong. Of course, Xiao Rui, who would have fun as soon as he heard about playing, also went with them.
Three more days of such leisurely and comfortable days passed, and Xiao Yuan returned from Yuan's house.
"Madam Ruan, Sister, I missed you so much! How's the cake research going?"
Fortunately, I didn't overthink things. This sister was not thinking about me, but was clearly thinking about the new food.
"I guarantee you'll be able to eat it during the Chinese New Year." Xiao Yao promised her sister.
"Can't I do it now? I saved my tummy specially, waiting to come back and taste your cooking!" Xiao Yuan kept drawing circles on his belly with his chubby little hands, looking at Xiao Yao pitifully.
"That was the gift I was going to give everyone during the Chinese New Year. Of course, I can't take it out now."
"Oh! I really hope tomorrow is New Year's Day!"
The New Year finally arrived as Xiao Yuan had been eagerly anticipating it. Qin and her three daughters-in-law prepared a sumptuous meal, while Xiao Yao also worked in a separate small kitchen for the entire afternoon.
At dinner time, in addition to a table full of delicious dishes, there were also six exquisite plates filled with snacks that no one had ever seen before.
"This is the New Year's gift I want to give you today. Let me introduce it to you in detail. Here are: fruit cake, waterless cake, cream cake, fresh milk cake, colorful cake and scented cake. Everyone is welcome to taste it."
"Finally, we can enjoy a feast." Xiao Yuan swiftly handed a piece to each of his grandparents, then urged the elders: "Hurry up, it won't taste good if it gets cold."
"It smells good. Grandpa and grandma, please try it and see how it tastes." Tong Mingyu said. Everyone should eat it quickly, otherwise Ruyi will almost cry with greed.
"Hey, it's delicious, soft and fragrant."
“It melts in your mouth. Good, good.”
“Delicious, delicious.”
…… ……
After the meal, there were a lot of dishes left on the table, but not a single piece of cake was left. Everyone was very satisfied with Xiao Yao’s New Year’s gift!
"Make some more next time and give them to relatives to try." Xiao Jingkang suggested. His daughter is really amazing. Not only does she love reading and painting, but she can even make delicious snacks. It really makes him proud.
"This is a good idea!" Qin also agreed. Her granddaughter was good-looking and could make pastries at such a young age. She would definitely marry into a good family in the future.
Xiao Yao really wanted to object. If the snacks got out, her reputation would also spread, and she didn't want to become the focus of attention now.
Because the youngest grandchildren have grown up, everyone sat together to chat and stay up late this year. Nanny Ruan also stayed. Feeling the warm and harmonious New Year atmosphere of the Xiao family, she became more satisfied with her decision.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, high-ranking officials and their families went to the palace to pay their respects as usual. The difference from previous years was that when they returned from the palace this year, everyone's face was no longer full of joy, but rather solemn.
Later, Xiao Yao learned that there was a rampant bandit problem on the northwest border of Tianyu. On a day like the first day of the Lunar New Year, the emperor received such a report. It is conceivable how depressed he would be, so a festive event had to end hastily.
The people do not need to worry about such major events, as those in power will handle them, so the festive atmosphere of the New Year among the people has not been affected.
On the second day of the New Year, the three daughters-in-law, accompanied by their husbands, went back to their parents' homes. They agreed to come back early in the evening to celebrate Xiao Yuan's fifth birthday.
Xiao Yao planned to make a birthday cake for her sister by herself, so after having lunch at her grandfather's house, she urged her parents to go home.
"Why don't you stay here and spend more time with your grandfather?" Minister Tong kept complaining while eating the cake given by his granddaughter.
"Ping'an, take all these snacks away later. Your grandfather will inevitably complain whether he eats them or not." Mrs. Tong liked her clever and skillful granddaughter more and more. She was so young but had such skills. She would be able to achieve more when she grew up. Such a good child must be kept in her home.
"Jiabao, is this snack delicious?" Mrs. Tong asked her grandson with her head down.
"It's delicious!" The shy little boy answered very straightforwardly this time.
Zhang simply couldn't believe that these snacks could be made by a five-year-old girl. The mother and daughter must be acting in front of her. They must want her to see how clever, sensible and well-behaved Ping'an is. They thought that by doing this she would like this little girl. Humph, it's impossible.
Unfortunately, even though she was extremely unwilling, her husband and son refused to cooperate. They had already sided with her mother-in-law and father-in-law.
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