RPAGF Chapter 434 Mung Bean Cake
Chapter 434 Mung Bean Cake
San Chuan responded sullenly and tidied up the table by the window.
After lunch, Xu Yiyi instructed Xu Anyang to prepare a clean room for the boys who had come to help to rest.
Just as she was about to crush the steamed glutinous rice and mung beans, she heard Wu Yuan groaning.
"Awake? Are you hungry?"
Xu Yiyi walked into the house with a smile, picked up Wu Yuan, and skillfully patted his belly.
Snowball loves this little baby. Every time Wuyuan sleeps, she lies down next to her and watches over her. If there is any slight movement, she immediately runs out to call her. She is a very good babysitter.
She was like a dutiful "wet nurse".
"Come on! Have some banana puree."
Xu Yiyi mashed the banana into a paste and put it into Wu Yuan's small bowl, feeding him bite by bite.
This child grows very quickly; after being able to eat other things, he grew even more chubby.
Even though Xu Yiyi's arms were all muscle, he still felt heavy when she held him.
Xu Pinghai was sitting in the yard mending fishing nets for Xu Yiyi when he saw her carrying Wu Yuan out. He glanced at the chubby little boy with his big, bright eyes.
"Big sister, I'm going to the academy."
Sanchuan suddenly pushed open the door and ran out, "Uncle Pinghai, I'm going to the academy."
The child obediently greeted the elders and happily skipped out.
Sihai was fast asleep on Wuyuan's little bed. When Xu Yiyi put Wuyuan in, he curiously pried open Sihai's eyelids with his little hands.
Seeing his reaction, she immediately chuckled, like a little pig.
Xu Pinghai asked with a smile, "Is taking care of the child tiring?"
Xu Yiyi shook her head, "It was a bit tiring when Wuyuan was still young, but Er'er and Sanchuan were already sensible and could help me take care of him. As he got older, Wuyuan became more obedient and I didn't feel tired anymore."
What's truly exhausting is running a restaurant business.
Xu Pinghai nodded, glanced at Xu Yiyi, pondered for a moment, and then tentatively spoke: "Your great-grandfather asked me to sound you out. In two months you'll be fourteen, and your sister Honglian got engaged around the same age. He wants to know what you think now?"
Xu Yiyi lowered her eyes, not feeling offended by these words.
I answered after careful consideration.
"To be honest, I'm not the kind of person who relies on relationships to support my life, of course, I mean romantic relationships. Right now, the restaurant business is getting better and better, and I hope I can devote myself to it wholeheartedly. If I get engaged, I will not only need to take time to maintain his relationship with his family, but also take care of my younger siblings and keep busy with the restaurant business. That would take up a lot of my energy, and I don't think it's necessary."
Xu Yiyi spoke very sincerely.
Xu Pinghai continued working with his hands, but frowned when he heard her words.
But he didn't say anything against it.
“You’ve always been decisive since you were little, so I won’t interfere much in this matter. Just do what you like. But there’s one thing: don’t tell your great-grandfather the truth.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Yiyi forced a big smile.
For Xu Pinghai, these words were indeed not pleasant to hear.
It's already quite remarkable that he would say such things to Xu Yiyi.
"Understood."
Xu Yiyi left a comment and went into the kitchen to crush the steamed glutinous rice and mung beans, then diced the smoked pork.
After filtering out the mung bean skins, mix in the flour and knead into a dough.
Yunniang stood beside her, watching her movements.
"You have to be young and energetic to be able to do other things even when you're already this busy."
Yunniang teased with a smile.
Xu Yiyi turned her head and saw that she looked exhausted.
“Let me hire two apprentices for each of you! Business is booming, and you and Fatty Wang will wear yourselves out if you rely on each other alone. Hire a few clever and hardworking apprentices to help you out, so you can have more energy to think about new dishes.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Yunniang's eyes lit up instantly.
"That's great! I came here to discuss this with you."
This restaurant isn't big, but it's always been able to keep up with the demand, even when business is booming.
But judging from the current situation, it seems unlikely.
"Fatty...Fatty? Come in, the boss has agreed."
Yunniang called out a few times, and Wang Pangzi, with his big belly, immediately ran in.
Xu Yiyi's lips curled up slightly: "Why didn't you say this yourself?"
Fatty Wang shrugged. Who told Xu Yiyi to always have such a stern face?
Don't let his strong appearance fool you, he's actually quite timid.
They both respected and feared their employer, Xu Yiyi.
"I need to discuss this selection with you two first. First, you need to find him pleasing to the eye and he needs to be hardworking; second, you need to think he can be taught and has some talent. I'll only take him if you two approve."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yunniang smiled.
"To be honest, I already have someone in mind."
Xu Yiyi finished arranging her things and turned around. "Huh?"
“That’s the boy who was tending the fire for me just now.” Yunniang laughed and patted her shoulder. “I like that boy. He’s quick-witted and clever. He can understand what I’m saying and keep up with me.”
Xu Yiyi thought for a moment: "You mean An Yuan, right?"
Yunniang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, that's the name. Do you think it's okay? If it is, I'll go talk to him about it."
Xu Yiyi had no objections, but she didn't know if Xu Anyuan's mother would agree.
"Whatever! I'll just pay the workers."
After all, he is their disciple, so he has to please them.
"And what about you? Do you have someone in mind?" Xu Yiyi turned to look at Fatty Wang, assuming that he had also chosen someone from among the young men who came to help.
"My apprentice cannot be rushed."
Fatty Wang has high standards and doesn't want to just pick one randomly.