The First Crock of Gold 7

The older man was surprised to hear that he could exchange those things for a catty of meat, so he happily went home to get what she wanted.

Just like that, Qi Qingyao received herbs, rock sugar, soy sauce, and yellow to make braised pork for free. The man even gave her a few potatoes… making her grin from ear to ear.

After that, she told Jiang Yeqian it was time to start cooking!

Jiang Yeqian went back to starting the fire, while Si Jin went to get water. Qi Qingyao began washing the rice, while the three children sat on either side of Jiang Yeqian, warming themselves in front of the stove. The fire left all three of them flushed and absolutely adorable.

Jiang Yeqian gave the three toddlers next to him a sideways glance or two.

He felt rather complicated right now.