Chapter 120: Too Attentive
"Calculating that there is still half a month before the Mid-Autumn Festival, I will ask Lao Jiang to go to the city to buy some mooncakes and eat them while admiring the moon at night."
In fact, mooncakes can be baked in a kiln, but the production process is complicated, and Xia Mi did not mention it.
The raw materials used are too complicated, and the heat needs to be paid attention to. She heard that some mooncakes need to be reoiled before they are ready, which is too troublesome. Except for veterans, novices are prone to failure.
"Okay, let's take advantage of today. My uncle will come later. We will discuss the menu so that we can prepare it in advance and avoid running out of things."
"I heard you calling me before I even entered the door. Is there something wrong?"
He Yuntang walked in with Yaya in his arms. They were both wearing straw hats. Yaya's straw hat was too big, covering most of her small body.
"Sister."
A sweet voice sounded, and Xia Mi quickly stood up to hug Yaya.
"Yaya, did you just wake up from sleep?" Looking at the child's sleepy look, he guessed that he had probably just taken a nap.
Yaya nodded, "Yeah!"
"Teacher He, come and sit down." Fan Chunhua went in and took out another bench. "Sister-in-law Shengmei just said that our family will spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together. What did you say?"
He Yuntang was slightly startled, then surprise and joy burst out of his eyes.
"That must be good." He Yuntang sat down and asked, "Where will it be done, at Xiaomi's place?"
"Yes, look at how beautifully your niece's yard has been kept. The vegetables are planted neatly and there is no smell of manure in the yard. I'm even curious as to whether Xia Mi has fed the vegetables."
Fan Chunhua looked at the vegetable field with envy. It was growing well and the hot weather did not affect the growth.
Xia Mi shook her head. Of course, she couldn't say it was because of the fertilizer. She could only say that the soil in the house she was allocated was good, so she didn't need to worry.
"Yes, Chunhua and I both raise chickens. We are worried that you will come to watch the moon with us. It is pitch black at night, and people can easily step on chicken poop if they cannot see clearly."
He Yuntang burst into hearty laughter and was amused by his two outspoken sisters-in-law.
When Xia Mi heard this, it seemed that this was her family.
Appreciating the moon is such a creative thing, but if you suddenly step on chicken poop, it will really disgrace the scenery.
After things were finalized and the menu and division of labor were determined, the things in the kiln were almost baked.
Xia Mi wore special anti-scalding and flame-proof gloves and carefully took out the things from the kiln.
The cake was a little overbaked, but the fire went out and the moment it was brought out, the smell of milk filled the yard, and the hot air was filled with a hint of sweetness.
There is also a large pot of dumplings. The color of the cake and dumplings are too dark, and they will be burnt in a few minutes.
Fortunately, the beef jerky was just right and completely shrunk into a small section when it was brought out.
The three of them gathered around the dinner table and looked at the cakes and beef jerky.
Everyone has eaten zongzi cake, so it is no longer unusual, but the cake next to it looked fluffy, and it was shaking one by one when Xia Mi first brought it out.
The raw beef jerky that used to be three to four centimeters is now only about two centimeters when baked, and some of them have more than doubled in size.
Xia Mi brought a kitchen knife and a cutting board. When the cake was almost cool, he turned the basin upside down on the cutting board. He had just brushed a layer of oil on it and now it can be easily peeled off.
A six-inch chiffon cake appeared in everyone's sight.
"Xia Mi, what kind of cake is this? Why have I never seen it before?"
Fan Chunhua looked at it without blinking, "It looks a bit like a sponge."
"This cake is called chiffon cake. I learned it accidentally. My aunt must have eaten this."
After Xia Mi finished speaking, he took a kitchen knife and cut the cake into pieces. He cut out a dozen pieces in total.
"Sister-in-law, uncle, Yaya, try it, don't just look at it. This is my first time making it, so I don't know how it tastes."
The three of them reached for a piece at the same time.
Soon, the eyes of the three people widened, and they were surprised that the taste of the cake was not as choking as the traditional ones. Although it did not melt in the mouth, it did not choke at all and left a fragrant taste on the lips and teeth. “It’s delicious. This is the best pastry I’ve ever tasted.”
Fan Chunhua was the first to praise, and then ate half of the piece in her hand.
He Yuntang and Jiang Shengmei also praised it. As a child, Yaya liked it the most and couldn't bear to eat it.
Xia Mi also took a bite. Compared with the ones in later dessert shops, it was not good, but it was good. She was very satisfied with herself.
Then, Xia Mi asked them all to try beef jerky, "Where is this, you can eat some more of this."
One person took one, but he couldn't bite it at all the moment he entered it. The three of them took a lot of effort to bite it off. They thought it was a waste of time and felt that Xia Mi failed.
The result is that the more you chew, the more delicious it becomes. The slightly numb and spicy taste is completely different from the soft and sweet cake just now.
"It's delicious, but it's a bit toothsome. It's so fragrant that I want to chew it all off my tongue."
"Although my teeth are tired, the more I chew, the better it tastes. Xiaomi, you can go to a state-owned restaurant with your skills."
The three of them praised Xia Mi without hesitation and were amazed by her craftsmanship.
Xia Mi looked at their surprised expressions and felt particularly happy. The sense of accomplishment that amazed everyone was filled with him at this moment.
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Xia Mi specially made a lot more this time, and divided some among the three families, all wrapped in brown paper.
She left part of it for Huo Jingchen, and divided the rest into two parts, one for Shi Daqiang and one for Zhang Erqiao.
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Not even half an hour after the off-duty signal rang, Shi Daqiang and Zhang Erqiao were accompanying Huo Jingchen like the guardians on their left and right.
Huo Jingchen made a decision that she regretted today, which was to inform the two of them in advance that Xia Mi had prepared something for them.
During the afternoon training, the two of them seemed to have been given a beating, and their slogans were much more energetic than usual.
After work, I waited at the door and followed him all the way back.
Those who didn't know thought they had a good relationship with him. Only Huo Jingchen knew that these two people should be Xia Mi's fairy boys.
"Sister-in-law!"
The two called Xia Mi in unison. They could smell the fragrance of the yard from the moment they entered the door, but it was too mixed and they couldn't tell what delicious food they had cooked.
Xia Mi is reading the breeding manual.
She heard the cry in the room, quickly put the book back into the space, and went out while agreeing, "You are here."
"Everything is on the table, I've packed it up, and each of you has one."
Xia Mi pointed to the kraft paper on the table, "Remember to keep the beef jerky in a cool place, finish the cake as soon as possible, and store the dumplings in a cool place."
Shi Daqiang and Zhang Erqiao crossed Huo Jingchen excitedly.
After getting the things, they were both surprised. They thanked each other loudly, "Thank you, sister-in-law!"
"Sister-in-law, if you have anything to do at home in the future, just call us. I used to repair furniture at home. If there are tables, chairs, or pots that are broken, I can also repair them."
Zhang Erqiao hurriedly introduced his skills.
Shi Daqiang was anxious. After thinking about it, he realized that he really had no skills. He also remembered that Xia Mi was scared by a snake last time.
"Sister-in-law, I can catch snakes. If you encounter them again in the future, just call me. I'm not afraid of mice or anything, so just call me."
The two of them wished Xia Mido would trouble them more.
Because they know that Xia Mi is a very polite person. As long as he asks someone for help, he will definitely give a gift in return. The reward is these weird and delicious things.
They had never had a good meal before, and every time they looked forward to Huo Ying asking people to come to his house for dinner.
When other battalion commanders and regimental commanders shouted, everyone would be polite, except Huo Ying.
"Do you think I'm dead?"
Huo Jingchen looked at the two of them with sharp eyes, "Your diligence makes Black Panther feel ashamed."