Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 122

Xinyou was excited yet calm.

The excited thing is that she probably met Aunt Xia's sister, but no matter how excited she is, she must keep it calm in her heart.

She didn't know what kind of person Aunt Xia's sister was, what kind of experience she had, and whether she still remembered Aunt Xia's sister.

Even if they were all good answers, she couldn't reveal her identity.

The overwhelming emotions were like magma, burning Xinyou's heart, but her voice seemed to be soaked in autumn spring water, and there was no trace of anxiety at all: "Aunt Gui."

Hearing the girl's sweet and soft voice, Aunt Gui felt a little like crying for no reason, so she hurriedly responded.

"I don't know why, when I see Aunt Gui, I feel like I hit it off." Xin You said with a smile.

Even if she couldn't reveal her identity, she still had to confirm whether the woman was Aunt Xia's sister.

"Me too. As soon as I saw Miss Kou, I felt like a match." Aunt Gui looked at Xinyou with burning eyes.

This is likely to be Lord Hou's future daughter-in-law.

She didn't know how to speak out because she was afraid of being laughed at. She had never been married, and she regarded Master Hou as her own child in her heart.

"If Aunt Gui is not in a hurry, would you like to have a cup of tea?" Xinyou asked tentatively.

Aunt Gui was eager to know more about this girl Kou, so she agreed.

Xin You was thoughtful.

She took the initiative because she wanted to find out the identity of the woman in front of her, but why was the other party so active?
Even if you really hit it off, you're no longer a child, and you won't get so close at the first meeting.

Xin You invited Aunt Gui into the reception room and poured a cup of hot tea.

Now that it has entered October, the coolness of autumn has turned into the coldness of early winter, and a sip of hot tea dispels the chill immediately.

"Is this the first time Aunt Gui has come to our bookstore?" Xin You asked very naturally.

"Yes." Aunt Gui looked at the small reception room. A pot of auspicious orchids by the window was as bright as a golden butterfly, adding a touch of elegance to the otherwise ordinary room.

"No wonder I haven't seen Aunt Gui before."

Xinyou pushed the food box in front of Aunt Gui: "Aunt Gui likes dried fruit or candied fruit?"

"I prefer to eat candied fruit, it tastes sweet."

Xinyou smiled: "These candied fruits are made by my wet nurse herself, Aunt Gui wants to try them."

Aunt Gui was not polite, picked up a candied date and ate it, praising: "This date is well soaked, sweet but not greasy."

"Then Aunt Gui eat more."

"What does Miss Kou like?" Aunt Gui asked casually.

Xinyou glanced at the food box and said with a smile, "I'm average with dried fruit and candied fruit, but I prefer pastries."

When Aunt Gui heard this, she couldn't help but brighten her eyes: "What cakes does Miss Kou like to eat?"

Back then, she was sent by the empress to Lord Hou because she was good at cooking, and what she was best at was making dim sum.

Xinyou looked at Aunt Gui and said, "Suhuangdu. My favorite pastry is Suhuangdu."

There is a poem that says: Snow turns over night bowls to make jade, and spring cold crisps are cut to make gold.

Thinly sliced ​​steamed taro, coated with flour mixed with torreya, chopped almonds and seasoned with salt sauce, deep-fried until golden.The soft and glutinous taro is wrapped in the crispy shell, which is really delicious in one bite.

Aunt Gui's eyes became brighter, and she couldn't hide her excitement in her tone: "To tell you the truth, Miss Kou, I'm the best at making crispy yellow dumplings."

Ms. Kou likes to eat the most, and she is the best at cooking. This is really a predestined relationship!

Xinyou's heart suddenly settled down.

She looks like Aunt Xia, and is good at making crispy yellow dumplings. Her name also has the word "Gui".

After all, it was the first time they met, so Xin You stopped in moderation and didn't beat around the bush to ask for anything.

She had already seen that Aunt Gui also wanted to get close to her for some reason.In this case, there will be opportunities to meet again in the future.

Sure enough, Aunt Gui said, "Are you free tomorrow, Ms. Kou? I'll make some soufflés and bring them for you to try."

"Will it be too much trouble—" Xin You was eager to taste it, to see if it was the taste from his memory, but he had to say some kind words.

Aunt Gui smiled: "How come. I have nothing to do all day long, so I just cook some food to pass the time. Ms. Kou is willing to try my cakes, but I am too happy."

"Then thank you Aunt Gui first."

After making an appointment to see you tomorrow, Xin You sent Aunt Gui out of the house, turned around and came in and told Shitou: "Aunt Gui is coming tomorrow, remember to let me know in time."

Liu Zhou asked curiously, "Boss, who is Aunt Gui?"

"I don't know. But Aunt Gui said, make some snacks for me tomorrow, so don't neglect." After explaining, Xinyou went back to the east courtyard to write a book.

When Liu Zhou waited for Xinyou to leave, he couldn't help sighing with shopkeeper Hu: "My boss really knows how to deal with people."

People who meet for the first time have to make snacks for the host.

Shopkeeper Hu is an old man, and he thinks it's not that simple.

There is something wrong with the way this woman looks at her boss!

Could it be some wife who looks after his wife for his nephew?

Shopkeeper Hu heaved a long sigh.

In the past, he had always supported the marriage of the male college and the female college, especially when facing the original young boss, he dreamed every day that a young grandma would come and take care of him. If no one cares, their bookstore will be ruined.

At that time, how could he have thought that he would have today.

Aunt Gui returned to Changle Hou Mansion, feeling very happy.

After successfully meeting someone, the girl was cheerful, enthusiastic and thoughtful, so I finally felt relieved.

What's more, her favorite dim sum is the crispy yellow dumplings that she is best at making.

This wonderful coincidence is undoubtedly a joyful one.

Fried snacks like Suhuangdu are delicious only if they are freshly made. Aunt Gui fried a plate when she was making dinner. Just when He Qingxiao came back, she brought it to the table.

"Suhuangdu?" He Qingxiao picked up a piece and ate it, the fragrance remained on his teeth and cheeks, "Aunt Gui hasn't made this dessert for a long time."

He likes to eat crispy yellow dumplings very much, but Aunt Gui said that fried food should be eaten less, and this snack can only be seen on the dinner table occasionally.

"Does Hou Ye think it's delicious?"

"Of course Aunt Gui's cooking is delicious."

Aunt Gui was relieved: "That's good."

It's been a long time since I made this dim sum. Let's practice my hands today. It seems that the craftsmanship has not deteriorated.

The next day, Aunt Gui made crispy yellow dulce, and brought a pot of sweet-scented osmanthus and lychee wine to Qingsong Bookstore.

Xinyou took a sip and lowered her eyes.

It is the taste in memory.

"Does it suit Ms. Kou's taste?" Aunt Gui asked expectantly.

Xinyou nodded: "It's the best crispy yellow rice I've ever eaten."

Modesty is probably the nature of people at the time. Aunt Gui smiled and said: "Miss Kou is too proud, there are people who do better than me."

"How come, I can't think of anyone else's crispy yellow that is better than Aunt Gui's."

Aunt Gui has nostalgia in her eyes: "My sister's crispy yellow dumplings are better than mine."

"I really want to have a chance to taste it." Xinyou showed a longing look.

There was bitterness in Aunt Gui's smile: "It's a pity that she married far away and won't come to the capital."

At this point, Xin You was almost certain that the woman in front of her was Aunt Xia's sister.

It is true that Aunt Xia will not come to the capital. Like her mother, she will stay in that beautiful place forever.

　The practice of Suhuangdu comes from "Mountain Qinggong".

　　
　
(End of this chapter)