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Chapter 12 Charity Porridge in Action

The glass tea sets are ready. Although they have been exchanged for gold several times to build the inn, the He family has never touched the entire set of glassware. They only sell loose glass cups, and they are not all finished yet.

The He family understands that rare things are valuable, so they are not in a hurry to put them away. They slowly exchange them for gold, and then deposit them into the treasury managed by He's mother.

A set of good-quality, fashionable-looking glass kettles and cups were put into a box made of mahogany and placed in He Binghong's bedroom. A small wooden box of gold was also stuffed under the bed.

The small solid wood box is half the size of a backpack. There are ten large gold ingots in it, twelve taels each, a total of one hundred taels.

In addition to the other apprenticeship ceremonies that He's mother is preparing for, everything is basically ready, and she is just waiting to go to apprenticeship and learn skills after August 15th.

During the waiting period, the business of the He family's inn was getting better and better day by day. Not only did they want to get a discount for staying here, but also for the food in the He family's west building, some people came to stay for one night and eat a table of food just to satisfy their appetite!

Fortunately, the strength of everyone in the He family has increased many times, so they can continue to work hard. However, after a while, Dad He, the chef, couldn't hold it anymore. He was in pain and happy at the same time. Having said that, he couldn't stand it anymore.

More and more people come here to eat...

No, the Hejia West Building posted a notice that only guests staying in the hotel could order food here. Because of this, the Hejia had to explain themselves before being accepted by Huayin County.

After all, everyone can see that Father He is indeed very tired. But it is also strange that no matter how tired he was yesterday, as long as Father He lies down and sleeps at home for one night, he will be full of energy again the next day, otherwise he really wouldn’t be able to persist.

so long.

In the bustling He family courtyard, August 15th has quietly arrived.

Before August 15th, the He family bought a lot of rice and noodles early, and the grain merchant just thought that the He family had come to buy food for the inn again.

This is right or wrong. The most important thing is that the He family is making special preparations for August 15th.

On August 15th, when the rooster crows three times, a large number of people have gathered in front of the He family courtyard. They are all neighbors.

On the August morning, the air was already slightly chilly. Everyone gathered at the door of the He family's courtyard, but no one spoke. Everyone was waiting for the He family to open the door, quietly and calmly.

Not long after, the door of He's courtyard opened, and He's mother and He Binghong came out. Without saying anything, He's mother waved her hand, and the quiet air suddenly moved, and some people followed He's mother into the He's small courtyard silently, with that expression,

Just like an underground party joint.

He Binghong was still standing at the door, waiting for everyone who should go in to go in. He Binghong took a quick look and found that most of the people were outside.

First, he handed over his hands to everyone, and then He Binghong said, "The time is scheduled to start at 6 o'clock, and the garrison will end at 3:00 in the evening. Just follow what I told you yesterday, please!"

After the words fell, the crowd started to stir slightly, and there were a few cheers in response.

"Don't worry, little brother He!"

"We're going now!"

"Look, just..."

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After waiting for the group of people to disperse in all directions, He Binghong turned around and entered the small courtyard.

At this time, the entire Huayin County woke up from their sleep, and people began to open the door sparsely, waiting for the people to collect swill and deliver hot soup.

But suddenly, shouts and shouts resounded throughout the streets and alleys of the county. If you listen closely, they seemed to be promoting something.

"Neighbors, uncles and aunts, celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th, and the whole family is reunited and happy. The old lady of the He family is here to send welfare to everyone. No matter the family is poor or rich, as long as there is someone who goes to the west building of the He family, the He family

Please celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together!"

"Neighbors and folks in the county town, Hejia Xilou is helping us to spread our wealth! Feel free to eat big steamed buns, hot steamed buns, white rice, and big cooking cakes!"

"Everyone from Huayin County, please come out and listen. Out of kindness, Mrs. He is serving porridge in the west building of He's house. If you want to fill your stomach and see Mrs. He and get good luck, hurry up~"

"The He family has dispersed its wealth. Big copper coins are scattered all over the sky. I have noted the time correctly and started on time~"

"Everyone, listen up, the He family is sending out mooncakes in the evening. Everyone who goes has a share. Everyone, go and see Mrs. He~"

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The cheers and shouts kicked off this year's Mid-Autumn Festival in Huayin County.

People who had just woken up and were angry when they heard someone shouting were about to curse, but when they heard it carefully it was about the old lady of the He family, and they were relieved. She is the biggest, and she has the final say.

What's more, it is also a good thing for the He family to send things to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Those from wealthy families can join in the fun, and those from poor families can have a rare and happy Mid-Autumn Festival. They have food and food, so why not?

Ever since, right after the sound of propaganda in the streets and alleys, I remembered the continuous cheers one after another.

Undoubtedly, the most lively Mid-Autumn Festival this year must be the Hejia West Tower.

No matter what other people in Huayin County expected, the He family courtyard was bustling with activity.

Those who knead the dough, those who knead the dough, those who knead the buns, those who roll out the cakes, those who chop the stuffing, those who adjust the stuffing...

Those who chop wood, light the fire, blow the air, wash the dishes, carry the table, arrange the cages and drawers, chase away the flying insects...

A lot of mooncakes have also been made, in various shapes and with various fillings, just waiting to be delivered to the hands of outsiders.

There are already many people outside the Hejia West Building. Except for those who can't leave at home, almost the entire county's population has moved. It is impossible for a small Hejia West Building to open.

But because the crowd was managed by the government officials who had been waiting here early to maintain order, they were very orderly and didn't cause any big trouble, otherwise it would have been troublesome enough.

The people closest to the west building of the He family are neither the people closest to the He family, nor the people who run there when they hear the shouts on the street... but a group of rags and beggars.

Some of the meals at Hejia Xilou are prepared in advance, and often they are not sold out. What should I do if they are not sold out and are not fresh?

At first, I could only throw them away, but one time I unexpectedly discovered that many beggars in the county came to snatch the dirty leftovers of steamed buns that were thrown away...

When grandma saw this, she couldn't bear it, so she told his father and mother that he must "leave" some food to the beggars every day.

Grandma's continuous kindness every day moved all the beggars, and they consciously took the food and left, never staying in front of He's house to avoid disturbing the business, although Grandma didn't care.

You know, you can't see this anywhere else. After all, these ancient beggars would do anything to survive and stutter...

So this scene in front of the West Building of the He family is the most valuable.

Moreover, if a newly homeless beggar wants to enter the west building to beg for food, he will be blocked by other beggars. This invisibly adds a layer of defense to the west building of the Why family.

And grandma thought that some people couldn't even eat, let alone the Mid-Autumn Festival. So she came up with the idea of ​​giving porridge as a charity during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

After notifying the county boss and getting approval, we made these preparations.

A stage had been set up in front of the He family. When the time came, grandma walked up to the stage accompanied by He Binghong.

The crowd surrounding the stage was a little noisy at first, but when they saw grandma coming on stage, they instantly became quiet and you could hear a pin drop.
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