My humble days in ancient times

However, at this moment, Xu Shi, who had been silent all this time, spoke up. It turned out that he and his eldest son Dahu had been helping out at Xu Ruyi's house during this period, and they had earned quite a bit of money.

Xu Shi smiled and said to Erhu in a firm tone, "Don't be afraid, Erhu. Dad is here! On the Mid-Autumn Festival, Dad will go to the market and buy you two pounds of fresh pork. Then we can have a delicious meal of savory and juicy braised pork!"

When Erhu heard this, he immediately became excited, dancing with joy and muttering, "Great! Great! I can finally eat braised pork!"

Xu Shi added, "We'll also need to buy some white rice and white flour. If you want white rice, we'll steam it. If you want white flour buns, we'll eat white flour buns."

Erhu was so happy that he didn't know what to do and just kept nodding his head.

This newly built house is not an ordinary residence, but a factory building specially used for production. It is an important warehouse for making chili oil in the future.

To the east is a large kitchen with four sturdy stoves and eight shiny pots installed, which can produce large quantities of chili oil.

To the north stands an extremely spacious warehouse. The floor of the warehouse is paved with neatly laid blue bricks, which looks extremely flat and smooth.

On the west side, five houses were built in sequence. The one in the middle was slightly larger and served as a decent reception room.

On both sides of the reception room, there are two rooms, which are clean and tidy and can be used for people to live and rest.

The courtyard wall is built high, giving people a sense of security.

The house is located some distance away from the village, and the surroundings seem a bit empty and lonely. It stands there alone, but it has a unique charm.

Xu Ruyi and his three siblings cleaned the new house, and the house immediately looked brand new.

Xu Qinghe was very happy and asked expectantly, "Will we move in when the door is ready?"

Xu Ruyi frowned slightly, thought about it carefully, and then said, "We'll see when the time comes. This place is far away from the village, and there are not many neighbors around. It's always unsafe."

Xu Ruyi then asked, "We didn't tell Grandpa and Uncle when we put up the beams. Tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival. Should we go to Grandpa's house to see him?"

After a moment of thought, Xu Qinghe said, "How about I go buy some things later and then go directly to Grandpa's house. You've been exhausted these days, so don't go. Just rest at home."

Xu Ruyuan and Xu Qingyan were running around in the spacious yard, dancing with joy, their faces filled with bright smiles.

Xu Qingyan said excitedly: "This home is great, the place is big, I can run around and play freely."

Xu Ruyuan also nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, there are plenty of rooms. We can live however we want in the future."

Xu Qingyan and Xu Ruyuan were like two cheerful little birds, their laughter echoing in the yard.

After lunch, Xu Qinghe drove a donkey cart to the town to buy things, and then went straight to his grandfather's house.

Xu Ruyi couldn't sleep, so she took her younger brother and sister to the mountains. They hadn't been there for a long time, so Xu Ruyi went to a place she didn't usually go to and found wolfberries there.

Goji berries, a common Chinese medicinal herb, are also a nutritious food. They are oval in shape, bright red or dark red, and small, delicate fruits. They thrive in sunny, warm climates.

Regular consumption of wolfberry can enhance immunity, anti-aging, protect the liver, etc. In addition, wolfberry also has the effects of improving eyesight, moistening the lungs, and nourishing the kidneys.

In daily life, there are many ways to eat wolfberries. They can be eaten directly, or used to make tea, cook porridge, make soup, etc.

Xu Ruyi turned around and said to them in a gentle voice, "Come, help pick wolfberries."

Xu Qingyan blinked her lively eyes and asked with a puzzled look on her face, "Sister, can I really pick this?"

Xu Ruyi nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, it's good to add a little when making tea or cooking porridge. Wolfberry is rich in nutrients and good for the body."

Without saying anything, Xu Ruyuan started picking the fruits skillfully, and said with a smile, "Since big sister says we can pick them, then we can pick them. Hehe."

With the concerted efforts of the three of them, Xu Ruyi and his friends picked half a basket full of wolfberries and took them back.

Xu Ruyi thought happily in her heart: A cup of chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea in autumn can not only clear the liver and improve eyesight, but also nourish the body and mind. It is quite good.

Xu Ruyi saw that the wolfberries had been almost picked, so she took her younger brother and sister back down the mountain.

After returning home, Xu Ruyi first washed the wolfberries carefully, and then placed them neatly in a spacious area in the yard to dry. Xu Ruyi thought that he could just add some to his tea in the future, which would be convenient and healthy.

Afterwards, Xu Ruyi immediately began to prepare chili oil. The kitchen was filled with steam and fragrance.

When Xu Qinghe came back, Manager Zhao's assistant had already quickly loaded the chili oil onto the truck and taken it away.

The waiter also brought two pounds of mooncakes and two pounds of osmanthus cakes, saying that they were a little gift from Manager Zhao, so Xu Ruyi had no choice but to accept them.

When Xu Qinghe came back, he was carrying a lot of bags, including moon cakes and osmanthus cakes.

Xu Ruyi hurried over and asked, "Are grandpa and uncle okay?"

Xu Qinghe replied with a smile on his face, "Everything is going well! My uncle also bought a donkey cart. He was very happy for us when he found out we had built a new house. Also, my uncle's egg pancake and rice ball business is doing pretty well, so his income is pretty stable."

After hearing this, Xu Ruyi's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down and she felt at ease.

The next day was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the village was no longer as quiet as before and became unusually lively.

Early in the morning, Grandpa Xu drove the slightly old but still sturdy ox cart with great energy and took a group of happy villagers to the town to buy things.

Xu Shi took the chubby Erhu with him, and when he came back, his hands were full of things.

Uncle Xu looked at the cheerful Erhu and asked curiously, "What delicious food did your father buy for you?"

Erhu answered excitedly, "My dad bought a lot of meat and said he would make delicious braised pork for me today! He also bought mooncakes with my favorite five-nut filling. I love them."

Grandpa Xu smiled and said to Xu Shi, "My child, you're just looking forward to the holidays and the New Year. When it comes, you can't hide your excitement."

Xu Shi said cheerfully, "Isn't it? Taking advantage of this holiday, let's make something the kids like to eat, and everyone can join in the fun and enjoy the festive atmosphere."

What was rare on this day was that everyone was immersed in the festival. Even Old Li, who usually liked to wander around the village, was nowhere to be seen today.

On the Mid-Autumn Festival, Li came over with a big smile on her face and said enthusiastically, "Come to my place for dinner tonight!"

Xu Qinghe thought for a moment, then said readily, "Okay, milk, we got it."

In the evening, the aroma of food filled Li's kitchen. She had carefully prepared a table full of delicious dishes. The table was filled with delicious food, making people salivate at the sight.

Xu Dachuan and Tian Yuhe also came over happily. Originally, they had called their uncle Xu Dashan and his family, but for some reason, they didn't come in the end.

I haven't seen Tian Yuhe for a long time. She looks radiant now, her skin is whiter than before, and she has gained a little weight. It seems that she has been doing well recently.

After dinner, everyone sat contentedly in the courtyard, bathing in the watery moonlight. They gazed at the bright moon for a long time, enjoying this warm moment to the fullest, and then reluctantly went back.

The Mid-Autumn Festival passed just like that.