I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

Xue Ming didn't expect that Wen Shutang would actually prepare a gift for him. He couldn't help but be surprised. He took the food box from Wen Shutang.

"Miss Wen, this is really thoughtful. In this case, I will not refuse. Thank you for your gift. Let's do this. Ah Fu, go get the ginseng roots that I bought from the herbal medicine merchant a few days ago."

Ah Fu was stunned for a moment, then nodded, turned around and took out an exquisite wooden box from the cabinet. When he opened it, he saw a plant that looked like a dead branch.

Wen Shutang opened his eyes wide in shock. The quality of this ginseng beard must be at least fifty years old, and it should be worth at least a hundred taels of silver.

Xue Ming smiled and motioned Ah Fu to hand the wooden box to Wen Shutang: "This ginseng beard is my return gift. Don't refuse it. This is also the first gift I give to my disciple."

Wen Shutang really didn't expect Xue Ming to be so generous and give away such a precious ginseng beard.

Hearing Xue Ming say this, Wen Shutang's words of refusal got stuck in her throat. If it was just a simple return gift, she could have rejected it sternly, but Xue Ming said that it was also a gift for Xiao Wan, so it was not easy for her to refuse immediately.

Wen Shutang lowered his head and looked at Xiao Wan, his voice gentle: "Then Wan'er decides whether to accept this precious gift."

Xiao Wan also knew something about ginseng roots. She didn't expect that the teacher would give her such a rare medicinal herb. She came to her senses only after hearing Wen Shutang's words.

Looking at the wooden box in Ah Fu's hand, Xiao Wan shook her head without hesitation: "I don't want it. Let's keep the ginseng whiskers in the clinic for the people who really need them to save their lives in the future."

Hearing Xiao Wan say this, Xue Ming's eyes revealed undisguised admiration.

"Good boy, since you said so, then leave the ginseng whisker in the clinic. I will keep it for you for the time being."

Xiao Wan nodded: "Thank you, Master."

"What are you thanking me for? Come on, go home with your parents and have a good New Year." Xue Ming said with a smile.

After saying goodbye to Xue Ming, the family left Jishidiang.

Xue Ming watched them leave before turning back to Jishidiang. Ah Fu opened the food box, took out the Poria cocos cake cut into small cubes and put it on the table.

"Master, do you want to try it now?"

"Try it, it looks quite good. Go to the backyard and call Ayi over. Let's take a rest today. We will go buy food for the New Year in a few days." Xue Ming sat on the armchair, stroking his long goatee, with a kind look on his face.

Ah Fu nodded and turned to the backyard to call Ah Yi over. They were both orphans and were raised by Xue Ming since childhood. Naturally, they would spend the New Year with Xue Ming every year.

The three of them sat around the table. Xue Ming was the first to pick up a piece of cake and took a bite. The unique taste really surprised him.

The pastries do not melt immediately in your mouth, but you need to chew them to taste the sweet flavor of the pastries.

This Poria cocos cake was indeed different from any other cake he had ever eaten, and gave him a wonderful feeling.

At the same time, Xue Ming couldn't help but admire Wen Shutang's dexterity and intelligence.

Ah Fu and Ah Yi each took a bite, and there was a look of surprise in their eyes. This ordinary-looking little white cube turned out to be so delicious and had a very rich flavor.

It seems that I have to build a good relationship with the little apprentice sister in the future. Maybe if I can make her happy, she will ask her mother to make some delicious food for her. Ah Fu thought silently.

Xiao Wan got on the carriage and excitedly told Wen Shutang about the various patients and daily illnesses he had seen in the clinic in the past few days.

"Mom, do you know that yesterday an auntie came to the clinic with a big belly. It was clearly not time for her to give birth yet, but she had a stomachache. Later, after the doctor's diagnosis, we found out that this auntie had eaten too much spicy food, and the baby in her belly couldn't take it." Xiao Wan said with a smile, and she looked particularly happy.

Wen Shutang reached out and touched her little head: "It seems that sending Wan'er here to study medicine was a very right thing to do."

Xiao Wan threw herself into Wen Shutang's arms, wrapped her arms around her waist, buried her face in her belly and rubbed it hard, her voice a little muffled: "I have to thank mother for letting me study medicine."

"What's there to thank me for? As long as you like it and study hard, that's the best." Wen Shutang said softly, his fingertips circling around the ends of Xiao Wan's hair.

The two little boys were sitting next to them. Xiao Ye couldn't help but curl his lips: "As soon as my little sister comes back, mother will care more about her."

Hearing this, Wen Shutang laughed. Why is this kid still jealous of his sister?

She let out a long "oh" and said with a teasing tone: "Aye, is he jealous? I wonder who is in such a hurry to bring Wan'er back today."

Xiao Ye pursed his lips, the tips of his ears turned red, he turned his head to avoid Xiao Wan's gaze, and said stubbornly: "I'm not missing my little sister, it's just that my brother and I are cleaning the house, and I don't want my little sister to be idle, mother, don't misunderstand my meaning."

"So that's how it is. Does that mean Aye really doesn't miss Wan'er at all?" Wen Shutang continued to ask, blinking his eyes.

Xiao Ye hesitated for a moment, glanced at Xiao Wan, and his voice suddenly became softer: "It's not that I don't want to miss it at all, just a little bit."

Wen Shutang couldn't hold back any longer and laughed out loud. This child was just too adorable.

Xiao Wan also blinked her round eyes and came close to Xiao Ye, saying in a soft voice: "I know that my second brother treats me the best. How could he bear to let me go home and clean my room?"

Hearing her say that, Xiao Ye felt even more embarrassed, and said with his neck stiff, "Of course, you are my little sister."

Xiao Ze, who was sitting next to Xiao Ye, pursed his lips and smiled slightly, watching his younger brother and sister's quarrel with a hint of warmth in his eyes.

Xiao Yizhuo, who was sitting outside driving the carriage, couldn't help but curl up the corners of his lips when he heard the laughter in the carriage. Such happy and joyful days are really addictive.

Soon they arrived at Mingde Academy, and Wen Shutang handed the food box to Xiao Ze: "Let Aze personally deliver this gift to Master Zhao."

Xiao Ze took the lunch box, nodded, then turned around and got out of the car. Wen Shutang also got out behind him.

Several people walked towards the gate of the academy, which was tightly closed. Xiao Ze walked forward and knocked on the door, and soon the door was opened by a servant.

He poked his head out and saw Xiao Ze, and immediately understood: "It's Aze, are you here to see the Master?"

"Well, is the master here?" Xiao Ze nodded slightly.

"Yes, come in with me. There is no one in the academy now." The servant opened the door completely and motioned for them to follow him inside.

Xiao Ze carried the food box and followed the servant straight to Zhao Sixian's study.

The servant led them to the door of a room and said, "Wait a moment, I will go and invite the gentleman."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the room. Not long after, he heard Zhao Sixian's hearty laughter coming from inside: "Aze is here?"