Wear the book and be reborn as a group favorite for 50 people

In the evening, when Tang's father and Tang's mother got off work, the fruits that Chen Xi's mother asked for to buy were delivered to her. More than 300 kilograms of fruits were placed in a full cart, as well as the things that the Tang family asked Chen Xi's mother to buy. Delivered. There was also a small basket of grapes, which the visitor said was specially given by Sister Wu for them to try.

Father Tang and Mother Tang were very grateful and quickly wanted to give the visitor some more money. The visitor resolutely refused to accept the offer, and only said that he was only responsible for delivering the goods. If you have anything to do, just talk to Sister Wu. After saying that, he left without even taking a sip of water.

"Sister Wu is really reliable in doing things. We have to thank Sister Wu very much." Father Tang said with emotion as he looked at the things in the yard.

"Well, I know that. I will find a way to thank Sister Wu in the future." Tang Ma nodded.

Here Tang Xin, her brother, and her aunt are all looking at the fruits. There are three large baskets of apples and six small baskets of peaches. Maybe the peaches are afraid of being crushed, so they are packed in small baskets, and they are carefully paved inside. Dried straw.

It can be seen that these fruits are carefully prepared. They are all about the same size. They are all big and plump. They are all red and look festive. The naturally ripe fruits exude a unique aroma, and the small courtyard is immediately filled with the aroma of the fruits. Tang Xin smells it intoxicated, she is so happy.

Sister Zheng was sorting out other things and found that there were some other seasonings that could be used daily at home.

"This also has some extra soy sauce and vinegar, as well as some star anise and Sichuan peppercorns. This really completes the kitchen's preparation of seasonings." Sister Zheng said to Tang's father and Tang's mother while taking inventory.

"Sister Wu, she is too attentive. She actually helped to buy these things that none of us wanted. The money is definitely not enough. If not, I have to go find her tomorrow, but I can't let her add more money on her own. "After hearing this, Tang's mother quickly said, it's already troublesome to ask others for help, but it's so embarrassing to buy so many extra things.

"Yes, you should hurry up and send the money tomorrow. I also have some good tea here, so take it with you. Thank you very much for your help." Auntie nodded, and she had to thank Chen Xi's mother very well.

"Hey, I understand, cousin." Tang's mother responded.

"Mom, let's wash some fruit and try it." Smelling the fragrance of the fruit, my brother couldn't help it.

"Okay, you little greedy cat, wait, Mom will wash it off for you." Tang's mother looked at her son and said with a smile.

"I'd better go wash it. Miss hasn't changed her clothes when she came back. It's so hot outside. Wash your face to cool off." Sister Zheng asked Tang's mother and Tang's father to wash up and cool down quickly. It was still very hot in Beijing in early September.

"You don't need to wash. Sister Zheng, you still have to pack your things. I'll do the washing. Dad and Mom, I've just filled the well water and it's cooling down. You two go and wash up quickly." After saying that, my brother ran away. I went to the kitchen, took out a basin and put some fruits in it.

Seeing their son's rare positive appearance, Tang's mother and Tang's father enjoyed his son's service with peace of mind. Let's go, wash our faces and cool down.

Tang Xin also followed her brother and helped him wash the fruits. This time the apples were very big, as big as an adult's fist, and so were the peaches, so Tang Xin and her brother washed two of each, cut them up and ate them together. , It’s not that I’m reluctant to part with it, but it’s time to have dinner soon. If I eat too much of this fruit, I won’t be able to eat it for dinner.

After Tang's father and Tang's mother washed up and changed their clothes, they came out and saw washed and cut fruits in the main room. The son and daughter were chatting with their aunt and Sister Zheng. I wonder what the son said that made everyone laugh. Father Tang and Mother Tang looked at each other and quickly joined the chat.

Eating sweet fruit, listening to my son talking about what happened at school today, the smell of food came from the kitchen. The sky gradually darkened, and the evening breeze began to blow, bringing a slight chill. With the sound of cicadas, Dad Tang couldn't help but sigh, this is life.

The next day, when Tang Xin was out of school, there was a little tail behind him. Chen Xi had already agreed with her mother that she would be at Tang Xin's house after school these days. She would eat here at noon, make preserved fruits with Tang Xin in the afternoon, and her brother would be after school in the evening. Then he would pick her up and take her home.

The family is very happy that Chen Xi can come every day. Everyone likes this cheerful and lively little girl.

When Tang's mother came back at noon, she was not surprised at all to see Chen Xi. She had already spoken to Chen Xi's mother on the phone in the morning. Chen Xi's mother said that the extra things were bought with the money Tang's mother gave her last time. After all, it was better for her to go shopping. There were cheaper ones outside, but it was hard to give the remaining money to the Tang family, so she took it upon herself to buy more things that she could use daily, not knowing if they would mind.

Tang's mother immediately said that it was too late to thank her, so why would she mind? These things can be used at home and will not go bad. I'm just worried that she won't have to pay for it on her own again. I feel embarrassed.

The two briefly chatted for a while, and Chen Xi's mother said that her daughter was going to trouble Tang's mother these days, and she felt embarrassed. It's just that this daughter's idea was too good. He also said that he would take some rations for Chen Xi to chew at the Tang family's lunch.

Of course Tang’s mother refused. How much can one child eat? Besides, my family's situation is not that I can't afford it. "I said that since she doesn't let me be polite to her, she shouldn't be polite to me anymore. Our two families should get along well. It's great to be relatives." Sister Wu also said Don't be polite to me anymore. She also said she would come to visit Aunt Tang Xin when she has time." Tang's mother told her aunt and father Tang that the tea that aunt asked her to bring should be given to Chen Xi's mother when she comes.

"Well, okay, that's good. Our family doesn't have many relatives in Beijing. From now on, we will become more relatives and get along well with each other." Aunt Tang nodded after hearing what Tang Ma said. Looking at the two little girls washing fruits together in the yard, their faces were full of smiles.

"Wash this apple, peel it, cut it into eight pieces, and put it in light salt water." Tang Xin taught Chen Xi step by step how to make preserved fruit.

"Why put it in light salt water? Wouldn't it be salty?" Chen Xi was a little confused.

"Putting it in light salt water is to prevent the apples from oxidizing and turning yellow, which would make them unsightly." Tang Xin explained.

"Oh, yellowed apples don't look good and I don't like eating them. What next?" Chen Xi nodded.

"Then we have to steam the apples in a pot. After steaming, take them out and dry them in the sun. On a day like this, let them dry for two days to let the apples dry some more." It's a pity that there is no oven now, otherwise It can be faster. "Then just repeat, steam and simmer, about three times and it's done."

"Is this okay then? No need to add sugar? Aren't these preserved fruits sweet?" Chen Xi was a little curious.

"No, these apples are sweet enough, and don't you think such sweet preserved fruits are not delicious? We only eat the original flavor. Also, when making peach preserves, sugar is used, which is the same as making apples. Preserved fruits are different, I will teach you when the time comes. When the hawthorns and crabapples come down, we can also make preserved fruits for other fruits." Tang Xin explained patiently.

"Wow, Tang Xin, you are really amazing. You must teach me when the time comes. I will make more and give them to my grandparents and grandparents, so that I will have a lot of delicious food this winter." Chen Xi looked at Tang Xin Xin's eyes almost gleamed. She was so happy to have such a great friend as Tang Xin.

Seeing the two little sisters chatting so lively, Sister Zheng, who was helping at the side, was also full of smiles. My little lady is really capable, she knows so much at such a young age. I feel proud of myself.