The reborn of paranoid boss cannon fodder wife(25)

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 Chapter 25 She Wants to Eat Maltose

Speaking of which, Bai Lu's skill in making sugar-fried chestnuts was learned from her grandfather in her later years. In the era when her grandparents met, even earlier than the 90s where Bai Lu currently resides, her grandmother came from an educated family and was classmates with her grandfather. Grandmother loved sugar-fried chestnuts, and back then, there were street vendors selling them. These vendors would push carts along the streets, calling out to attract customers, not fixed in one location. Sometimes it was hard to find them, so to please her grandmother, her grandfather went to learn how to make sugar-fried chestnuts from a vendor. After mastering the skill, he would make them for her grandmother every once in a while. In that era of war and chaos, where her grandmother had nothing except sugar-fried chestnuts, her grandfather won her heart. Later on, they faced life's difficulties together. Regardless of the changes brought by time, from black hair to white, and wrinkles appearing at the corners of their eyes, her grandfather still remembered that her grandmother loved sugar-fried chestnuts. During leisure moments, he would make them for her. Almost every time Bai Lu visited her grandfather and grandmother's home, the moment she entered, she could smell the fragrance of sugar-fried chestnuts. As a curious child, she wanted to learn everything, and eventually, she learned to make them. Xiao Wei originally wanted to put on a poker face and say they were okay. However, under Bai Lu's "if you don't say they're delicious, you can't have more" reminder, he reluctantly, in a very soft voice, said, "Delicious." Bai Lu's eyes curved, instantly transforming into a smiling face: "Actually, it's even better with maltose. But there's no maltose available on the streets, and the old man selling maltose hasn't come for a long time. What a pity... By the way, are the chestnuts in the sand pile from the tree in the backyard?" Xiao Wei nodded, "After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the chestnuts fall down everywhere. Big brother doesn't like them boiled or raw, so he stores them in the sand pile until the mother hen in the backyard lays enough eggs to hatch chicks. Then, he can raise the chicks and use the chestnuts to cook chestnut chicken." "He might like it. But now that I'm pregnant, he should give me the eggs to eat instead of hatching chicks. However, this way is good too." Xiao Wei tore off a page from yesterday's calendar, rolled it into a funnel shape, went to the kitchen, and filled it with some sugar-fried chestnuts. He politely bid farewell to Bai Lu for the first time, "I'm going to school now." Bai Lu felt a sense of gratification, "Go ahead. Take your time on the way. Is this amount enough? If you're hungry on the way back from school, you can eat some." "No need, it's enough." Xiao Wei picked up his school bag and left. Because it was an experiment, Bai Lu didn't make too many. The round, large winnowing basket was only covered with a layer of golden chestnuts, and although the aroma filled the kitchen, it was just over a kilogram. However, this kilogram ignited a spark that was not much different from the taste of the 20-yuan-per-kilogram chestnuts on the streets in the future. The house belonged to Xiao Cheng, and the chestnuts were stored by Xiao Wei. If they wanted to use the chestnuts for something, they had to wait for the little guy to come back from school and discuss it carefully in the evening. --- Xiao Cheng was shoveling sand when a small figure suddenly appeared next to the sandpile, lifting a small head to look at him. The small figure, with a small school bag on its back, stood straight with bright, black eyes filled with nervousness. A small hand was extended towards him, holding a paper funnel, continuously emitting waves of enticing, sweet aroma. "She made this for you." Knowing that he didn't like sweets, Xiao Wei spoke before he could refuse, honestly and straightforwardly. Upon hearing that it was specially made by Bai Lu for him, Xiao Cheng's gaze paused, falling onto the paper funnel in his hand. Xiao Wei's small hand trembled with nervousness. Trying to stabilize himself, he said, "She wants to eat maltose." Finally, he made a request. Xiao Cheng pursed his lips, a faint smile appearing in his deep eyes. He reached out and took the paper funnel and chestnuts. Accomplishing his mission, Xiao Wei turned around and ran. --- "Laozi is really good. Sister-in-law made something new and delicious, and I even brought it to Brother Cheng. Brother Cheng is so lucky!" "This chestnut looks like it's boiled, roasted, and used for chestnut chicken. I've seen that, and I've even eaten a lot of raw chestnuts that were picked directly, but I've never seen one that looks golden and shiny and has a hint of roasted fragrance." The economic level of the small town was backward, and there weren't many wealthy families who could afford to eat meat regularly. The chestnut chicken made for the New Year's celebration was enough to leave a lasting memory for everyone. Whenever they thought about it, their mouths watered uncontrollably. A group of envious eyes and comments surrounded Xiao Cheng. One of the hands, full of malicious intent, reached for a chestnut, only to be caught by Xiao Cheng's cold and stern gaze. A swift attack was executed. Although he successfully grabbed a chestnut, he suffered from the wrath of Xiao Cheng's attack. His hand, initially reaching out, had turned red. However, this didn't stop him from enjoying the chestnut, which quickly found its way into his mouth. Wang Hao and Xiao Dazhuang regretted that their reactions were slow. They wished their hands had been faster. Xiao Cheng was in a good mood today, and with a cold face, he generously gave each of them a chestnut. Then, he lost himself in the sounds of admiration. "Sister-in-law is great! She came up with a new way of eating and even had Xiao Wei bring it to Brother Cheng. Brother Cheng is so fortunate!" "The chestnuts are so well made. In the future, I want to marry a wife as skilled and gentle as sister-in-law!" "Stop dreaming! You don't even have a girlfriend, and you want to marry a wife as talented and gentle as sister-in-law? Do you have Brother Cheng's abilities? Daydreaming in broad daylight!" "Following Brother Cheng, there will always be hope in the future..." In the evening, after Bai Lu finished cooking, Xiao Cheng hadn't returned yet. Bai Lu and Xiao Wei sat at the dinner table, waiting. These days, he would return home at this time. Now that it was dark outside and he hadn't returned, Bai Lu was worried that Xiao Wei would be hungry. She suggested he eat first, but he shook his head, insisting on waiting for Xiao Cheng so they could eat together. Fortunately, they didn't have to wait long. The sound of footsteps echoed through the open courtyard gate, and the robust figure of a man returned home. Just like before, the first thing he did when he came back was go to the well to wash his hands. The mud on his shoes was also washed away, and while his clothes were a bit dirty, his shirt and pants were still neat and tidy. There was only a small clump of mud on the cuff of his pants, which he promptly removed. During this time, Bai Lu learned that Xiao Cheng was a cleanliness enthusiast. Even when working on the construction site, his clothes remained clean and neat, meticulous in every detail. On the day they were laying the foundation, Wang Hao and the others had cement splatters all over their clothes, but Xiao Cheng had the least. He would change immediately upon returning home. And then... well... accidentally, he was seen by her...  

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