The daily life of Yu Baibai's family after traveling through time

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they walked for two more days before they came across a family living halfway up the mountain.

The family's yard was a thatched hut, and there was nothing valuable in it. They only had some green onions and leeks planted in the corner.

Even the wooden gate outside the fence was crumbling.

Everyone was afraid of scaring the family, so they walked forward another hundred meters or so before sending Yu Yaozu and his family to knock on the door.

"Knock knock knock! Is anyone there?" Qiao Mu held Yu Baibai in one hand and raised his hand to knock on the door.

After a while, an old woman with a hoarse voice came out of the house with a hunched back:

"Who is it?" the woman asked as she opened the door.

"What are you doing here?"

Yu Baibai quickly came out to improve her impressions, and said sweetly:

"Hello, grandma. My parents, uncles and I are fleeing from famine. We passed by here and wanted to ask for a drink of water."

After saying that, he pretended to be thirsty and licked his lips.

The woman felt a little distressed when she saw this and moved aside:

"Come in, there are still some in the Shui family."

Yu Yaozu and his wife looked at each other, turned their heads to look at where everyone was resting, and then followed into the yard.

As they walked, the woman said, "Why are you fleeing famine and coming to our mountains? It's been pretty rough here lately!"

The woman seemed to be living here alone. When she suddenly saw someone, she became more talkative:

"Sit first."

"Thank you, old man."

Yu Yaozu and his family were led by the old man to sit at the wooden table under the tree. After a while, three somewhat worn ceramic bowls were brought in.

The woman also sat down, looking very strenuous.

After drinking a bowl of water, Yu Yaozu finally started to speak: "Old man, are you the only one here?"

"Well, I'm the only one left." The woman lowered her head as if she was sad.

Yu Yaozu swallowed and gave Yu Baibai a look.

Yu Baibai saw it, rolled her eyes, and then called out sweetly:

"Grandma, give it to you! It's very sweet!"

Yu Baibai took out a few dates from her purse and handed them over.

The woman was distracted by Yu Baibai and waved her hand with a smile:

"Nannan, keep it for yourself. Grandma doesn't like it."

"Give it to grandma for a snack! The snack is so soft!"

Every time Grandpa Yu was reluctant to eat something, he would say that he didn’t like it, but Yu Baibai knew that his grandfather was reluctant to eat it.

That time, Yu Baibai just put something near his grandfather's mouth, and his grandfather's saliva started flowing out.

After that, Yu Baibai didn't see his grandfather for three days.

Oh! The old man's face!

She understands!

"It's given by a child, so don't refuse it." Qiao Mu took the snack from Yu Baibai's hand and put it in the woman's hand.

Seeing this, the woman no longer refused.

Seeing that she had calmed down, Yu Yaozu said, "It's like this. We want to rest nearby for a night. We're afraid of causing unnecessary trouble, so we came to tell you."

The woman waved her hand and said, "It's okay. There's a spring behind the big rock in the east where you can drink water. Remember to cover the fire tightly with soil after you use it."

"Thank you very much, old man. I wonder if I could use two heads of cabbage and return you a handful of leeks?"

Qiao Mu set his eyes on the row of leeks the moment he entered the door. He glanced at Yu Baibai a little embarrassedly, his eyes a little evasive.

"To be honest, we've been on the run for over a month, and I want to eat some dumplings... so..."

Yu Baibai: "Huh? I want to eat dumplings? When did this happen? How come I didn't know about it?"

Although he thought so, he still nodded out of courtesy.

That’s right! I want to eat dumplings!

The old woman nodded and waved her hands: "If the child wants to eat, just go and cut some. It's not worth much."

Qiao Mu's face was full of smiles, and he stood up: "Yes, yes, I'll go get the basket!"

After saying that, he hurried out of the door with the child in his arms, and pulled Yu Yaozu along the way.

"Hurry, hurry! Ask your uncle to knead the dough! Mom will make dumplings for you today!"

Chives and eggs! I haven't eaten it for a long time! I'm so craving it!

Seeing the family coming back, the village head took two quick steps and asked, "How is it?"

"Yeah, I told someone about it, and they told me where the water is!"

Yu Yaozu was pulled aside by the village head to be questioned and to arrange things, while Qiao Mu carried Yu Baibai and trotted to move things.

"Mom! Don't forget to bring some cabbage to that grandma. We can't take advantage of her!"

"I know, I know. My little ancestor is really a worrywart."

Qiao Mu dug out a small basket and a sickle, and took three cabbages from the Qiao family's car.

He then instructed Qiao Sen: "Xiao Sen, go mix some noodles. I'll go trade some for leeks. When you come back, we'll make dumplings and satisfy our cravings!"

"Okay!" Qiao Sen was so happy when he heard about eating dumplings that he took the basin and scooped noodles.

"Virtue! All you do is eat!" Qiao Qingfeng sat on a rock to rest, feeling very pleased to see his children getting along happily.

"Hey! Dad! Life is all about eating and drinking!"

"Hey! You little brat! Who did you learn that from?"

"I learned it from my brother-in-law!"

"Go, go, go! Go and make some dough for yourself! Second brother! Go get some water!"

"Hey!"

The village head also stood up and shouted: "Let's eat separately today. Each family can cook their own food! Eat whatever you want! We think we can climb the second mountain tomorrow."

"Okay, Li Zheng!"

After a while, Qiumu came back very happy.

The wives and daughters-in-law also came forward:

"Wow! These leeks are so juicy!"

"Yeah! You can tell at a glance that he's an expert at farming!"

"Today, Xiaobaibai is in for a treat~"

"you do not say!"

There was only envy in everyone's eyes, no jealousy and no one was jealous. These were the honest farmers.

There are also some who are quite sour - Old Lady Yu.

This old lady Yu is really weird. Even if you don't eat or drink her food, she will come up to you and grumble a few words.

The dumplings made by Qiumu taste very good and fresh!

Dice the chives and mix with sesame oil to lock in the moisture. Add salt when you wrap it, as it will release water easily if you add it too early.

Fry the eggs in advance, crush them and let them cool. Add some small dried shrimps to make the flavor better, not much.

At this time, Yu Yaozu needs to do the most important thing - rolling the dough!

He can roll out the dough so fast that four people can wrap it non-stop, he is quite skilled!

In the past, when making dumplings during the Chinese New Year, it was Yu Yaozu who rolled the dough. It is still the same now and will be the same in the future.

This package contains four graters. I couldn’t boil one pot at a time, so I had to boil one pot after another.

After taking it out of the pot, Qiao Mu first served a bowl to Yu Baibai to let it dry, and then served another bowl to give to Grandpa Yu.

Then he sent another bowl to the village head, and told families with children to just give it to two to taste.

Everyone knows that no one’s food comes from the wind.

If someone gives you money, it’s a favor; if they don’t give you money, it’s their duty, and they don’t owe you anything.

Yu Baibai really enjoyed the meal this time, but unfortunately Qiao Mu only allowed her to eat six and no more, saying that he was afraid she would have heartburn.

Qiao Mu was also worried that Yu Baibai would be angry with her for not letting her eat, or that she was not full, after all, there were only six of them.

Quietly pulling Yu Baibai aside, he said, "Go eat your apple in the carriage. Don't sulk here. Are we reluctant to give it to you? We're just worried you'll have a stomachache."