Traveling back to ancient times to make money and raise children is also free

The hot and sour vermicelli restaurant opened with great success, and everyone in my family was in a very good mood. With a stable source of money, I felt much more at ease.

Liu Niang and Chu Liang moved to the room behind the store. Firstly, there was no room at home, and secondly, there was someone to watch over the store. It was also more reassuring.

In the following days, business gradually stabilized and basically remained between one and a half to two taels of silver per day.

I am already very satisfied with this kind of business.

The days passed smoothly until December 12th, which was Xiaobao's birthday.

Xiaobao was afraid that we had forgotten his birthday, so he had been yelling about it in front of several people at home for a long time. We teased him and pretended to have forgotten it. When I saw him curl his lips, I couldn't help but laugh.

Since we didn't have time during the day, we decided to celebrate his birthday at night. I bought a set of writing brushes, inkstones, and paper, just like Xiuwen's birthday gift. We closed the store early. We went to the market to buy chicken, meat, and fish. We also saw rabbits for sale, so we bought one. We went to the grain store to buy a few pounds of eggs and flour, and decided to make him a small cake.

No one reminded him during the day, and Xiaobao thought we really forgot, so he hid in the room and felt sad. I made the cake, put it on a plate, put it in a basket, and covered it.

After the rice was steamed, Xiuwen and Liuniang came over to help clean the dishes. Even Chu Liang sat in front of the stove to help light the fire. Only Xiaobao hid in the room alone and refused to come out.

Chicken stewed with vermicelli, pork fried with lettuce, stir-fried rabbit meat, and steamed fish. Finally, stir-fried green vegetables, several large pots full. Placed on the table, the aroma drifted into the room.

Xiaobao walked to the door, wanted to go out, and then went back in. He kept saying, "Humph, no one remembered my birthday, I won't forgive you. No matter how many delicious dishes you prepare, I won't pay attention to you. I won't eat, I won't eat, I'm not hungry, I'm not hungry. But why is my stomach growling?"

I almost laughed out loud, Xiaobao is so funny!

I took out the cake, carried the plate to Xiaobao's door, and saw him lying on the bed with his butt facing me. I put the cake in front of his head and fanned the fragrance into his nose.

Xiaobao closed his eyes and shrugged his nose.

I wasn't kidding him. I started singing, "Happy birthday to you, my little treasure. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, my little treasure. Happy every day!"

Xiao Bao opened his eyes and looked at the cake he had never seen before. He smiled and said, "Mom, is this for me? It smells so good. What is this?"

Me: "Xiaobao, this is called a birthday cake. Mom made it especially for me, Xiaobao. You can also make three birthday wishes to it. If you make a wish on your birthday, your wish will come true."

Xiaobao: "Okay, then I must make a wish. My first birthday wish is that my mother will always be healthy. My second birthday wish is that I want to be my mother's child forever. My third birthday wish is that our family will always be happy."

I touched Xiaobao's head and was so touched. "Thank you, Xiaobao, we will be happy forever."

Xiaobao: "Mother, I made a wish, can I eat this now? It smells so good."

Me: "It's time to eat, Xiaobao, take the birthday cake out, cut it into pieces, and share it with everyone."

Xiaobao: "Okay, mother, I'll go and divide it first."

After all, he is still a child, and he became very happy all of a sudden.

Xiaobao took the cake to the kitchen, cut it with a knife, and put the first piece into a bowl: "Mother, this first piece is for you. I love my mother the most."

Xiu Wen: "Xiao Bao, don't you love me?"

Xiaobao: "Brother, you are second, let's take care of mother together. I am also second, and mother is first. Brother, okay?"

Xiu Wen: "Okay, Xiao Bao said the best. A Niang is first, and the two of us are second."

Xiao Bao laughed and jumped, but he divided the remaining cake into pieces for everyone. When it was his turn, he said, "Ah, it's so delicious, mother. This is the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. I'm so happy that my mother made such delicious food for me."

Me: "Xiaobao, eat less. There will be a lot of delicious food later. You are too full now and you won't be able to eat later."

Xiaobao: "But this is really delicious, fragrant, soft and sweet. I'll take one more bite and put it away."

While eating the cake in her hand, Liu Niang asked me, "What is this made of? I have never eaten anything so delicious."

Me: "This is called cake, a kind of pastry."

Chu Liang: "Aunt, I've never eaten anything so delicious. Can I save some for tomorrow?"

Me: "Sure, but you have to eat it tomorrow and don't let it go bad."

Chu Liang: "Okay, auntie, I'll save this for tomorrow. It won't go bad." He carefully brought the cake into the room and covered it.

Xiu Wen: "Mother, can you make me a cake for my birthday next year?"

Me: "Sure, Xiuwen, you had a cake before because your family didn't have the financial resources. Next year, I'll make you a big one."

Xiu Wen: "Thank you, mother."

After finishing the cake, we started eating. I picked up a chicken leg for Xiaobao and Chuliang. The two little guys thanked me and lowered their heads to eat.

There were several large pots of food, and the whole family sat together happily. The food was delicious and the mood was good. Everyone was full. They sat on the chairs and didn't want to move at all.

In the end, it was Liu Niang who got up and cleared the dishes on the table.

We didn’t go to the store that night. Liu Niang and I slept, and Chu Liang squeezed into Xiao Bao’s bed.

Eat well and sleep well. Isn't this the most basic wish of ordinary people? I have finally reached a normal standard of living. Thinking about it, I finally fell asleep.