Chapter 665: Hosting Guests Is Also Tiring
Xiao Si looked at the people trying to hold back their laughter and scratched his head. The main reason was that the ducks were not easy to raise and would die easily. He had to take care of them every day and was traumatized.
Especially a few days ago, the duck farm somehow attracted a Huang Daxian, which frightened more than ten ducks to death, which made him very distressed.
When he suddenly heard the words "eat ducks", his head was buzzing.
Seeing everyone staring at him, Xiao Si blushed and bowed to Xie Yu.
"Brother Xie, don't worry. When I raise them, I will treat you first."
Hearing this tone, Xie Yu immediately laughed, "Thank you very much, fourth brother."
Bai Yunxi waved at everyone, "You must be tired after taking a walk. Hurry up and sit down to rest your feet. I've just brewed tea."
As he said that, he invited everyone to eat cakes.
"Hawthorn cakes and yam cakes are made by Yaya Niang herself. They are good for appetizing and nourishing the stomach."
Hawthorn and yam are picked from the forest and dried for storage. Thinking of the pastries sold in the market, which are always the same, she thought about making some at home, which is also a kind of thoughtfulness.
"Well, this hawthorn cake is delicious, sour and sweet." Zhang Yishan pinched a piece and tasted it, and her eyes lit up.
"If it tastes good, eat more. I make a lot at home. I will pack some and take them back and eat them slowly." Bai Yunxi smiled and replied casually.
"Thank you, Aunt Bai, then I won't be polite.
Zhang Yishan just agreed, and Zhang Yi scolded her, "You greedy girl, why are you so rude."
"Oh, it's really delicious?"
Zhang Yishan stuffed the last bit of hawthorn cake into her mouth, turned her head and pursed her lips at Chang Hui, "Sister Hui, do you think it tastes good?"
"It's good, sister-in-law is really clever, not only is she good at cooking, but she is also so good at making pastries. ”
Compared to Zhang Yishan's preference for hawthorn cake, she prefers yam cake, which is not too sweet.
"Sister Hui is well-behaved and obedient, unlike you, a glutton." Zhang Yiren glared at her daughter, feeling extremely helpless.
"It's normal for a little girl to like sweets."
I don't know if Zhang Yishan has been nagged too much by her parents, she looks like she doesn't care at all.
Everyone sat in the yard drinking tea and talking, and when they saw that it was almost time, they got up and left.
Before leaving, Dean Zhang did not forget to remind Xiaowu,
"Study hard at home and don't slack off. When you return to the academy, I will personally check your homework."
"Yes, students remember this."
"Junior brother, my father treats students very strictly, you have to be careful, otherwise you will be slapped on the palm of your hand. Zhang Yishan looked at him and reminded him with a smile.
Zhang Yiren glared at her daughter, "Do you think everyone is like you, not doing anything attentively? You deserve to be spanked."
This bad girl, she was too spoiled, and she became a little lawless.
After today's trip, she felt that she had been too lax in controlling this girl recently, and she was so jumpy and active. She had to tighten the reins appropriately. Otherwise, she would develop a willful temper and suffer in the future.
Hearing her mother directly expose her past, Zhang Yishan was immediately unhappy.
"Mom, why are you being partial to Xiaowu like dad?"
"I'm just talking about the facts. Look at how steady Xiaowu is. Look at you. You don't look like a girl at all. You're like a tomboy."
Zhang Yiren sighed and turned to look at Bai Yunxi, her eyes full of helplessness.
"I've spoiled this girl. She's not merciful. Fortunately, she doesn't have any bad intentions. Don't worry, I won't let her bully Xiaowu."
"Yiren is overthinking. Yishan is innocent and straightforward. She's a likable person. Xiaowu is a boy and two years older than Yishan. She should be given up."
Bai Yunxi chuckled and didn't care that Xiaowu was bullied. If even a little girl could bully him, he wouldn't have to study anymore. He could just come back and learn farming with the second child.
When seeing off the guests, Bai Yunxi gave the cakes prepared early to the few people and sent them across the wooden bridge. He watched the carriage drive onto the official road before turning back.
You really can't do this job of entertaining guests often, it's too tiring.
Accompanying people to eat, talk and have fun, most people can't stand it.
"Mom, are you tired?" Xiaowu held her arm, his eyes showing concern.
"A little tired, but fortunately today's banquet went smoothly and nothing went wrong. Take a short break and quickly prepare the apprenticeship gift. After the holiday, mom will go to the college with you to perform the apprenticeship gift."
Dean Zhang fell in love with her Xiaowu, it was his good fortune.
Once a teacher, a father for life, not only should you respect your master during festivals, but you should also take care of your master in his old age and see him to the end of his life.
Zhang brought her clansmen and Du and others to clean up the aftermath, brushing what should be brushed and washing what should be washed. Borrowed bowls, plates, tables, chairs and benches were returned according to the number.
Seeing that the house was cleaned neatly by them, Bai Yunxi was so grateful that she handed the gifts prepared in advance to the helpers one by one, thanked them again and again, and then sent them away.
Mrs. Du tied an apron, wiped her hands, and walked to Bai Yunxi, "Mom, are you going to give the leftovers to the neighbors?"
"Are there a lot of leftovers?"
Bai Yunxi was stunned. Wasn't it Operation CD? Why are there leftovers?
"It should be because we prepared too many dishes, and many of the dishes served later were left over. What about the two large pots? It's hot now, and they will go bad if left for a long time. In addition, there are two baskets of steamed dishes that have not been used. What are your plans, mother?"
"I knew this a long time ago. There are several families in the village who gave gifts but did not attend the banquet. You and Mrs. Li should prepare it. Each family should give two meat dishes and a box of cakes as a return gift. We will eat the rest ourselves."
Just like Aunt Hua, when she learned that the guest at home was distinguished, she refused to come no matter what. She refused several times.
"As for the leftovers, the Bai family members, one bowl each, just share it."
"Hey~,"
After receiving the order, Du went directly to the kitchen and continued to work.
Because Li was pregnant, she didn't work all the time. She went back to rest for a while. This was also Bai Yunxi's instruction. Too much fatigue is not good for the development of the fetus. Besides, it's not right to let a pregnant woman busy after inviting people to the house.
Carrying the basket to return the greetings to people, walking can also exercise the body, without washing and tossing, Bai Yunxi didn't stop it.
Until dusk, when everything was done, everyone took a breath and ate around the table.
There were reserved steamed dishes in bowls, so there was no need to work for dinner, and they could eat directly on the table.
After a busy day, Bai Yunxi asked everyone to rest.
"You are tired all day, stop working, go to bed and we will talk about it tomorrow."
"Mom, we are young and not that tired. You worry too much and are old, so you should rest early."
Bai Anyan looked at his mother and smiled. He felt that he had learned a lot after talking to his uncles all day.