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The boiling hot red chili oil in the pot accentuated the satisfied faces of the children. Observing this was enough for Ni Yang to feel satisfied, even if she herself didn’t eat anything.
Ni Yang prepared many dishes that day, all of which were devoured completely.
An hour later, the children all lied in their chairs, their bellies round and full, unwilling to move an inch. They had absolutely relished their meal!
Even during the New Year, they had never enjoyed a meal this much.
Ni Yang prepared some lotus leaf cold tea for everyone to share.
Sometimes, when children eat too much, it easily leads to indigestion. Lotus leaf tea has the effect of clearing heat, removing dampness, dispersing blood stasis, and improving digestion.
After dinner, it was past six in the evening, and it wasn’t completely dark yet.
After thanking Ni Yang, children took advantage of the remaining daylight and headed home.
As soon as Panghu arrived home, Wang Jinfang picked him up, “Son, what delicious food did Sister Ni Yang cook for you tonight?”
Panghu was slightly taken aback…
Since when was his mother so courteous to Sister Ni Yang?
Could it be that his threat in the afternoon had worked?
After all, she didn’t want her grandson to be born without an anus.
Yes, that must be it.
Panghu laughed and said, “Sister Ni Yang made hot pot tonight! I ate so much meat. Mom, look how full my belly is!” As he said this, he lifted his shirt to show his belly to Wang Jinfang.
So, they were having hot pot!
No wonder it smelled so good.
Ni Yang must indeed be a talented cook, otherwise, how could she manage a restaurant in the city?
She used to judge others by herself, even thinking ill of Ni Yang.
Whenever Wang Jinfang thought about this, she was overwhelmed with regret.
Seeing Wang Jinfang lost in thought, Panghu continued, “Mom, Mom, Mom! Look at my belly! 1 tell you, Sister Ni Yang’s food is even tastier than yours!”
Wang Jinfang finally reacted, showering Panghu’s face with kisses, “My son is wonderful!”
Panghu was dumbfounded at being praised.
Had he done something praiseworthy?
A moment later, Wang Jinfang put Panghu down and brought out eggs and pomegranates that had been stored at home for a long time. “Panghu, tomorrow, you take these things to Sister Ni Yang. Make sure she accepts them, okay?”
Although Wang Jinfang can be a bit tricky, she reciprocates kindness with kindness. At this point, she already considered Ni Yang as one of her own.
Panghu incredulously asked, “Mom, is this really for Sister Ni Yang?”
He knew his mother to be stingy; the eggs she had saved were supposed to be sold, she would usually not even spare one for her precious son to eat!
Yet, now she planned to give this whole basket of eggs to Ni Yang!
Additionally, there were two large, red pomegranates.
These pomegranates were given stealthily by his grandmother during the last visit. She had given only three. Panghu had eaten one, and the remaining two were hidden away by Wang Jinfang, to be eaten gradually.
It was too incredible to be true…
When had Wang Jinfang become so generous?
Seeing Panghu’s reaction, Wang Jinfang asked with a smile, “What, you don’t want to give these to Sister Ni Yang?”
Panghu immediately shook his head, “Not at all! I want to give them to Sister Ni Yang!” Afraid Wang Jinfang would change her mind, he grabbed the basket and said, “I’ll take them to Sister Ni Yang right now!”
Wang Jinfang held Panghu’s hand, “It’s dark now and unsafe, go in the daylight tomorrow. Don’t worry, I will stand by my word and won’t retract it.”
“Mom, are you serious?” Panghu asked suspiciously.
“Of course I am!” Wang Jinfang nodded affirmatively.
Still doubtful of Wang Jinfang, Panghu held out his little finger with a solemn oath, “Then let’s make a pinky promise – if you break your word, my son will be born without an anus!”
Wang Jinfang laughed and lightly swatted Panghu’s head, “You little rascal! Always threatening your mom with that line!”
Immediately, Panghu said earnestly, “Mom, make a promise!”
“Promise!” Wang Jinfang extended her hand to make a pinky swear with him.
Ni Yang is busy preparing Pickled Fish Noodles, and dinner for Grandma Mo.
As tomorrow marks the last day of her noodle stall, Ni Yang is preparing over 8oo servings of Pickled Vegetable Noodles, a hundred more than usual. She also prepared lots of small cards, which she had started preparing a couple of months ago.
Since she has decided to move her noodle stall, she needs to lay out her plans in advance. Word-of-mouth is crucial amongst regular customers, otherwise, she would have to start building clientele from scratch..