Chapter 208: The Hero Seizes Wealth and Beauty (8)_1
She handed ten copper coins to Pei Yuan and, in a low voice, pleaded with her to make a serving for Mo Heng at lunchtime in the future.
Pei Yuan accepted just the ten copper coins, "My family sets up a stall at midday; no one is home to cook or eat. Why don’t you discuss this with Old Father Kong?" The eldest sister said they were a big trouble—it was better not to get involved.
Feng Wei fell silent, then turned back to prepare something for Mo Heng to eat.
Pei Yuan informed Pei Qin, who nodded and continued practicing her writing. Sun Dashun said that if materials were prepared in advance and they skipped carving decorations, they could build a courtyard in just two months, and they would be able to move back home.
The next day, Chang Yonglin brought his little buddies over, along with two large boxes of pastries. "I’ve tasted the sugar-fried peanuts, and my grandfather also likes them. He asked me to bring these pastries for you!"
Pei Qin grimaced as she accepted the pastries, asking them to wait a moment. She sent Pei Qian running back home to fetch a bamboo basket. They moved the noodle press onto the basket and began making noodles.
As the fresh wet noodles were pressed out, they sprinkled a little starch to prevent sticking. She pressed all the he lao noodles into a large full basket, instructing Pei Yuan to grasp a handful for a bowl, cook them, and sell them just like usual when it got busy at midday, and she would be back to help.
Pei Yuan nodded in agreement, telling her to go teach.
Pei Qin went home to get the skateboard, still borrowing the open space from Landlord Zhao’s house to continue teaching the two.
When it was noon, she took them to the noodle stall to eat rice noodles while she attended to the business.
Seeing that they were struggling to keep up, Chang Yonglin pointed to one of his servants, "You go help stoke the fire!"