After looking at every room in the "Flower Hall Courtyard", there are three more happy people in the old mansion of the Hong family.

Hong Yanzheng, Hong Yanwen and Xu Manli can't be unhappy. Because not only is the day good and the house good, but the Hong family also received a gift.

Naturally, the thing was bought by "Sugar Heart".

What she gave Hong Lu this time was a magnifying glass with a silver handle. The last time she came to the door on "May Day", she found that Hong Lucheng likes to read books and newspapers. If she has a heart, she touched this thing, and the old man naturally didn't have to worry about reading the small words.

What she gave Wang Yunlin was a silk scarf with light and shadow, which came from Hangzhou, soft and delicate. The color is also gray and blue, not gaudy, very dignified and elegant. It is in line with Wang Yunlin's age.

What she gave Hong Yanru was a dress with white plain flowers. What gave sister-in-law Xu Manli was a pair of light gray "Fan Liding" material pants.

This thing is a newly launched worsted wool industrial fabric after "Really Good". The name comes from the transliteration of valitin, also known as thin wool, the texture is clear, the surface is smooth, the feel is smooth and scraping, the breathability is good, light and thin, and it is most suitable for summer clothing.

As for the three big men, Hong Yanzheng, Hong Yanwen, and Chen Liquan, one of them is a white short-sleeved shirt.

Don't look at this thing is not breathable, it doesn't sweat in summer, and it doesn't keep out the cold in winter. But men and women are different, it doesn't matter if it's hot, what they care about is that the material is not deformed, and it is easy to wash. In the summer, you can work together with a few handfuls, and the clothes dry quickly, no need to iron or iron, and nothing can be delayed.

Besides, there is really nothing to pick about men's clothing these days, almost everyone wears this, and it is called "chasing fashion". Just from this word "chasing", we can tell the consumption psychology of people in this year. The sense of community is the greatest pursuit of people at this time.

In addition, for the two children, "Sugar Heart" did not forget. This time, she gave Hong Jun a set of villain books of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", a full sixty copies. And for Hong Yi, there are two barrels of high-grade milk powder.

Thinking about it, it's no wonder that she waited at the door to complain, such things, together are ten pounds. She brought it all the way herself.

In short, except for Hong Yanwu, everyone in the Hong family is polite and satisfied.

And after everyone gets something in their hands, they all have a common feeling. They all think that "Sugar Heart" is quite discerning and understands everyone's psychology very well. She knows what looks good and what doesn't, and she knows what to give everyone. It's just that she broke so much money, and everyone is embarrassed.

For example, Hong Lu said to "Sugar Heart", "Child, don't be so polite in the future." You can come, and celebrating the holiday with us is the best gift. The Hong family will also be your home in the future, and we will be happy if you don't bring anything with you. We all treat you as our own child, and you say that parents can still care so much about their children?"

This is "Liduo is weird", but this kind of weirdness makes "Sugar Heart" iron in his heart, which is really out of sight of her.

Wang Yunlin said, "You child, this heart is rare, we appreciate it." But it's not good that you think of us big guys, but you don't have any gifts, and I want to give you something. If you don't dislike it, just come home in a few days, and I'll ask the Su family next door to measure your size. It just so happens that I have a piece of material in my hand, although it has been out of date for a long time, but the texture is the same as new, and the main thing is to wear it coolly. I think it's appropriate for Lao Su or Su Jin to make summer clothes for you to wear at home. ”

In this way, the elders cannot give away. "Sugar Heart" can only nod in thanks.

At half past seven o'clock that night, when the sun was sinking in the west, the sky was reflecting the last bright red morning glow. Everyone has already taken a shower.

At this time, Wang Yunlin took some pomegranate flowers from the garden, claiming that they were "auspicious flowers", so that Xu Manli, "Sugar Heart" and Hong Yanru all wore hairpins in their hair.

After that, the Hong family's dinner party finally began.

To say that the first family banquet held in the old mansion of the Hong family really has many new and interesting places that make everyone feel new and interesting.

The first is the location and environment of the banquet.

The meal was set up in the attic of the golden silk nanmu. Not only does it have good air circulation, but it also has a good view outside.

Don't look at the sky is getting dark, no matter how beautiful the flowers and trees are, you can't see clearly. But the lights in all the rooms in the Hong family's courtyard were turned on.

The warm yellow light shining through the doors and windows on the ground in the courtyard, coupled with the bamboo lanterns hanging under all the eaves, is a rare beauty in itself.

Tang poems have clouds, "the mattress is far away from the ground, and the light is far away from the sky", roughly so.

Coupled with the light sound of the trees in the courtyard being blown by the wind, the faint aroma of nanmu, and the smell of lilacs wafting in, all of this makes everyone feel as if they are in ancient times, or into a story.

The second is that the table at which the banquet is set is also very unusual.

Today, they will use the big log of Jin Si Nan as a table. sat on the Huanghuali hardwood chair moved by Hong Yanwu.

Not only is it more than sufficient, but because he has long considered the inconvenience of the large countertop, Hong Yanwu also specially asked the craftsman who repaired the room to make a wooden turntable with a diameter of one meter six for this table.

In this way, the turntable is placed on a log, and a bouquet of red iris flowers in a celadon plum vase is placed in the middle. It's not just more festive. It is also possible to take care of people sitting in all directions in this way.

Of course, this kind of manual table turntable is already a common thing in restaurants today.

But don't forget, in this day and age, it's really a whimsy. Even Hong Lucheng, who has been a farmer all his life, praised this trick as good. Hong Yanwu couldn't help but feel a little impressed.

As for the third one, there is the attraction of the abundant cuisine.

According to the old tradition, the seasonal food of the Dragon Boat Festival in the capital, in addition to zongzi and cherries, mulberries and other fruits, should be based on fish and shrimp.

Because this season coincides with the flood season of yellow croaker and large prawns, the unique fish products in Bohai Bay at this time are often oversupplied and transported to the capital through Tianjin Gate after being fished, which is particularly cheap.

Today's market is, of course, in short supply. But the plump of fish and shrimp is the same. And the high price excludes the majority of the people, preserving this palate for a limited number of people.

So Wang Yunlin still bought two large rhubarb flowers weighing three or four catties, and ten large prawns weighing three or two. This meal is based on braised fish and braised shrimp in oil.

In addition, the arrival of the Dragon Boat Festival is summer. Because of the hot weather, people often feel anorexic. Therefore, except for fish and shrimp, the rest of the food should be refreshing.

Wang Yunlin has already made "shrimp jelly", "chicken jelly", "jade duck", "crystal elbow" and so on at home, these cold dishes, refreshing, fresh but not greasy, are the most suitable food for midsummer. After bringing it over, it was all put in the old thing at home - the "wooden refrigerator".

The so-called "wooden refrigerator" is actually an ancient refrigerator that has been popular in rich families since the Qing Dynasty in China.

This kind of thing is made of wood as the shell and tin as the inside, and is made into a box about 50 centimeters high and 60 centimeters square. There is also a small hole in the bottom, which is usually plugged with a cork, and the cork is pulled out when the water is released. The wooden cover is divided into two, and for easy access, it is supported by a four-legged wooden frame with a height of 80 cm.

When Hong Lucheng went out to buy soda, he not only bought some soda, but also bought some natural ice, and brought it back and put it in the refrigerator, just to use it to ice food. And with this ice, you can kill two birds with one stone, and you can make some "ice bowls" out.

This is the most popular summer food in the summer of old Beijing. In that year, the lotus market of "Shichahai" was the most famous in summer.

Before the meal, she only used a large bowl of crushed ice and put some fresh water chestnuts, fresh lotus seeds, fresh lotus root slices, fresh cherries, fresh mulberries, etc. However, all kinds of fresh products take turns to snack, and the flavor is still very good, and it feels cool.

Of course, it's all fish, shrimp and cold things. Moreover, the northerners are especially afraid of glutinous rice things, thinking that the stickiness is too heavy and it is difficult to restrain it. Therefore, it is better to drink a bowl of warm "lotus leaf porridge".

This porridge is also a unique food in the summer in Beijing. It's very simple to do, but it takes a lot of time.

First wash the rice and boil the porridge normally, with a little more water, boil the pot, wait for the rice to bloom, and then wash and cover the porridge with a large lotus leaf, buckle the lid of the pot, and turn off the heat. At this time, you just need to sit and wait, after four or five hours, open the lid of the pot and remove the lotus leaves.

Wang Yunlin is the porridge boiled after the afternoon nap, at this time her porridge is not dissipated, it is delicious, the white rice porridge is slightly stirred, it is light yellow-green, the color is very beautiful, put a bowl, sprinkle with a little sugar, it is also refreshing and palatable.

In short, the Dragon Boat Festival dinner prepared by Wang Yunlin is both nutritious and delicious, with the two fine wines of "Lotus White" and "Osmanthus Chen", which really makes people's teeth and cheeks fragrant.

Needless to say, everyone praises it, and it is especially liked by "sugar hearts".

Because her taste is influenced by "Sister Dog" and "Aunt Bao", she not only likes sweet, light, but also prefers fresh food. Naturally, he praised Wang Yunlin's diet freely and sincerely, and said that many things had never been eaten.

The host of the treat is the most happy to have a sweet taste. And the sincerity can also be seen. The happiness and satisfaction of "Sugar Heart" are written on his face, and this time he is even more favored by Wang Yunlin.

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