Chapter 358: A Woman Like Water
In order to maintain the balance of "fire" in the body, at the beginning of autumn, she began to make this kind of flower tea to drink, which not only clears the liver and eyes, but also does not overly cold, and the effect is not bad.
"More than ten years?"
Wang Huaiqing's eyes widened.
Although the person in front of him is very tall, he is only a teenager at most, could it be that he has been drinking since his mother's womb?
So it's either joking or cheating on him.
"Well, that, I mean when my parents were alive, they started drinking this as soon as they entered the autumn, and they drank it for more than ten years, and I have been exposed to it since I was a child, and I also fell in love with it."
Ye Xiaoyu hurriedly explained.
I didn't think about it so much just now, but it wasn't enough to show the stuffing, Wang Huaiqing would only think that he was joking.
"Wild chrysanthemums are cold, wolfberries and red dates are warm, and they are dry in winter, which is just right for drinking this kind of tea, which is mild and moist, clears the liver and eyes, but is not too cold."
Looking at Wang Huaiqing, what Ye Xiaoyu said was the Tao.
"Little Fish ......"
The person on the other side spoke.
Ye Xiaoyu knew what he would ask, and the reason why she said so much was because she didn't want him to ask.
But he asked anyway.
"Your parents, aren't they...... Don't live in Rongzhou? β
Although it is close to the sea, it is still a little cold in the afternoon of early winter. Ye Xiaoyu felt that she should also pour herself a cup of chrysanthemum wolfberry red date tea.
"They lived in heaven a few years ago."
I woke up in front of my parents' tombstones, although I don't remember anything about what I had experienced before. But you don't have to think about it to know that your parents in this world are no longer there for some reason.
"I'm sorry, I don't know ......"
Wang Huaiqing's voice suddenly became a little hoarse.
In fact, Ye Xiaoyu felt that he didn't have to be like this, he had never seen his parents in this world, let alone feelings, she just borrowed the original body, and the rest had nothing to do with it.
"It's okay, I'm used to it alone. You see. Aren't I living a good life? β
Hand on the cheek. Staring at the empty cup in front of her, Ye Xiaoyu smiled.
"The pastries are almost sold, are you going to Zou Mansion now?"
The atmosphere just now was a little depressing, and Wang Huaiqing changed the topic.
From the bottom of his heart, he didn't want Ye Xiaoyu to have anything to do with Zou Fu. But it's about people's financial resources. He couldn't force her to go.
"Almost. The rest of us ate to cushion our stomachs. β
Ye Xiaoyu said, then stood up and walked to the counter to take the remaining milk cake and red bean matcha to the plate. Brought to the table.
Maybe it's because the dΓ©cor and pastries are so special, or maybe it's because the reputation has been spread, and business has been even better in recent times than it was in the summer.
The pastries baked every day will be sold out by the evening, and if this trend continues, by the end of the year, the vacant land at the back door should belong to Ye Xiaoyu.
thought that Wang Huaiqing would accompany him to Zou Mansion, but when he walked to the mouth of the alley, he only explained a few words, and then went home. Ye Xiaoyu was stunned on the spot, in fact, Wang Huaiqing's behavior was normal, he had no obligation to accompany him to Zou Mansion, but Ye Xiaoyu always felt that according to the previous way of getting along, he should be regarded as a warm-hearted person, since he was worried about Ye Xiaoyu, he would definitely accompany him.
But this time, it was not at all. Although she was more verbose than usual and worried about Ye Xiaoyu, she never brought up the matter of accompanying her on a trip.
This can't help but make Ye Xiaoyu more sure of his conjecture.
The little concubine Tian in Zou Yu's mansion definitely has something to do with Wang Huaiqing.
"Who are you looking for?"
After patting the hanging ring on the door several times, he finally poked his head out of the crack in the open door, squinted his eyes, and looked at Ye Xiaoyu impatiently.
"Is Young Master Zou Youheng here? I was from a pastry shop on West Street, and he told me to come to him. β
scolded secretly in her heart, Ye Xiaoyu replied meekly.
The prefect's house is different, even the gatekeeper is so arrogant.
"You're looking for the eldest young master, is there anything going on?"
That person did not reciprocate because of Ye Xiaoyu's words, but still maintained that posture and continued to ask.
"I am from the West Street pastry shop, it seems that the second grandmother likes our family's pastries very much, and I specially brought some for everyone to taste this time."
Ye Xiaoyu smiled and lifted the basket in his hand.
Fortunately, she didn't finish the cake in the shop just now, but brought it in a basket, otherwise, empty-handed, she really didn't know how to tell this janitor, could it be said directly, she came to ask Tian if she needed to deliver cakes?
"Hmph, the stuff of the little shop ......"
The man wrinkled his nose and looked disgusted.
"You wait first, I'll go in and ask."
As he spoke, the door slammed shut again.
Damn, what's wrong with the shop? Things have to come step by step, and the meal has to be eaten one bite at a time, is it possible that you are so old when you were born?
Standing at the gate of Zou Mansion, holding a basket of cakes in his hand, feeling the cold wind rushing from all directions, Ye Xiaoyu felt that he might have been deceived by the unreliable Zou Youheng again.
"Hey, our second lady is invited."
After waiting for about half an hour, the door of Zou Mansion finally opened again, this time it was a little bigger than the opening just now, and the person stood inside the door and motioned for Ye Xiaoyu to enter.
Zou Mansion is also a three-entry courtyard, but it is larger than the Wang family compound, in addition to the front and back two courtyards, there is also a garden attached, but perhaps to shape the reason why he is a Qing official, Zou Mansion is big, but there are not too many gorgeous decorations.
Being able to have such a large courtyard in Rongzhou City with such a high land price, it doesn't matter whether it is decorated or not, outsiders know that he is a local tyrant at a glance.
After passing through several corridors one after another, Ye Xiaoyu arrived in front of a house, in front of which there were slender water bamboos and hibiscus flowers, bright plants with carved arches, and the shadows were sufficient, even though it was now winter, it still made Ye Xiaoyu feel the breath of life.
"Second grandma, someone is here."
So saying, the man withdrew.
"Come in......"
A thin voice came from the wooden lattice window covered with white gauze, which was nice but not harsh, just by virtue of this voice, Ye Xiaoyu knew that it was impossible for her to marry into a wealthy family in this era, and her deep voice had no other purpose except for playing male roles in the troupe.
"Meet the second grandmother."
Carrying the basket, Ye Xiaoyu walked in tremblingly.
The sky was already dark, and the room was much brighter than Ye Xiaoyu imagined. Tian sat on the soft couch, as if looking at a book, and next to her, there was a maid standing on each side. These maids are not too old, but Ye Xiaoyu felt the unfriendly eyes reflected in their eyes.
But she's just here to do business, whatever.
"You're the owner of that pastry shop?"
Tian raised his eyes and spoke.
"It's the villain."
Taking advantage of the moment of speaking, Ye Xiaoyu raised his head and glanced at the Tian family opposite.
That's right, this person is the woman who stayed with Wang Huaiqing in Yuejing last time, and she also bought a handkerchief from Ye Xiaoyu that day, but after such a long time, it is estimated that Tian has long forgotten about himself.
"Your pastry is so delicious, I ate it once and I got hooked."
Tian said, his eyes curled.
I never knew that Jia Baoyu in the Dream of Red Mansions wanted to use water to describe women, but after meeting Tian, Ye Xiaoyu finally understood that the so-called women are like water, not only because they like to shed tears, but also because of the gentle and thin temperament of women.
But for herself, Ye Xiaoyu still thinks it's okay. No matter when, she is only suitable for being a do-it-yourself female man.
"It is a great honor for the pastries in my small shop to be recognized by my second grandmother. I heard the eldest young master say that you like it, and I brought some with me......"
Ye Xiaoyu said, putting the basket in his hand on the table beside him.
"I have a heart."
Tian laughed again.
Ye Xiaoyu found that the woman in front of her really liked to laugh. But she can't be blamed for that, because it's really damn good-looking to laugh.
"If the second grandmother likes it, I can send some on time every day."
Tian's good-looking is good-looking, but Ye Xiaoyu is not a man after all, and she is not a woman, and negotiating business is the key.
"Yes, if you want money, I will give it on time."
Not only is he good-looking, Tian is also a smart person, and he can see at a glance what Ye Xiaoyu cares about most.
"That's it, I'll bring you the pastries as soon as I make them every morning."
After the money and time were set, the business was almost successful.
"Okay. Xiaoyu, you go to the inner room and bring my purse. β
Tian responded, turned his head and said to the maid standing next to him.
"How much does this cost today?"
After finishing speaking, Tian turned his head to look at Ye Xiaoyu and asked.
"Well, the second grandmother is polite, I brought you to taste this today, I am a little careful, and I don't need money."
Ye Xiaoyu hurriedly waved his hand.
Although she loves money, she doesn't love it to the point where she doesn't even want basic etiquette.
"That ......"
"Second grandma is welcome, from tomorrow onwards, I will accept it without hesitation."
Seeing that Tian was a little embarrassed, Ye Xiaoyu said with a smile, and by the way, the time for delivering the pastries was determined.
"Well, when you come tomorrow, go around the side door and pass through the gate early in the morning, I'm afraid of disturbing the rest of the family."
Tian's soft voice explained.
Ye Xiaoyu herself is usually rude, and she really can't hate this kind of gentle person.
"Sister, there are guests?"
Ye Xiaoyu was about to go out, but before she could turn around, she heard a sound floating in from outside. (To be continued......)