The business at the street stalls today was really good. In addition to the lotus flowers and lotus root-shaped ornaments that fit the occasion, many slow-selling items in the shops were also sold.

People's mentality is very strange. The same things are placed in the shop, polished and polished, and arranged in an orderly manner. No one cares about "fifteen cents a piece", but they are piled up in a mess, shouting "fifty cents a piece"

"Three pieces", but it caused everyone to flock to it.

Even Xiaobao bought a lot and planned to take them back to use as prize money for various small competitions in the college.

All the children helped carry things with their bare hands, and they were all happier than buying them delicious food.

Xiaobao bought all daily necessities, including tableware, kitchen utensils, and soap.

There is no way, there are too many shops in the family. No matter who the brothers follow to protect him, no matter where they go, they must invest in opening one or two shops to provide him with "support" - just in case there is no money to go home to find his mother one day.

, these shops are just travel expenses.

Since my brothers are so helpful, it is only right that they take care of their business from time to time.

Students like these things as prizes, because these not-so-expensive things can be obtained through small daily competitions. Winning them will give you face, and your parents will be happy when you bring them home.

They are still quite intimidated by those large-scale competitions. The bonus of fifty taels of silver ingots is not easy to obtain. You must study hard and practice hard, reach the level of your teacher, or have a major invention to have a chance to get it.

After walking all the way, it was noon. Shui Xiaomao patted Xiaobao's ear and said that Shui Maomao had made a reservation at a restaurant called "Shishi Food" in the west of the city.

Xiaobao was surprised that Shui Xiaomao knew the news even though he had been following him all the time. Shui Xiaomao pretended to be mysterious and covered his mouth so as not to tell him.

When I entered "Shishi Food", I found that this place was different - the first floor was actually divided into nine "lattice rooms" with several screens.

The middle one has a stage, and storytellers or singers usually perform on it. The eight surrounding lattice rooms only need to fold the screens to watch.

And standing by the fence on the second floor, you can also see the performance below.

This design not only isolates part of the hustle and bustle, but also provides a relatively private space - as long as you don't stand up, you can't see other tables.

However, Xiaobao followed Shui Xiaomao straight to the private room on the second floor, where Shui Maomao and seven Maomao were already waiting inside.

"This restaurant is interesting," Xiaobao said as soon as he walked in, "but what does the name 'Shi Shi Shi' mean?"

"This 'seasonal food' means fresh, affordable, and delicious food. The last time I came here to eat, your uncle brought me here last year." Mrs. Li explained to Meng Yueyue while passing by Xiaobao's private room.

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The door of Xiaobao's private room was ajar. When he heard the answer, he felt that the voice sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it.

The dishes of "Shi Shi Shi" are really extraordinary. Just a dish of bacon stewed with pine mushrooms made Xiaobao want to eat it, and the stir-fried chicken mushrooms made his mouth watery.

Originally, he was not full or hungry after eating at roadside stalls all the way here, but these mushrooms whetted his appetite.

Vegetables are really in season, and this season is a good time for all kinds of fungi. The quantity is also large, so use a big soup basin or a big plate, not a flat-bottomed plate, which is really affordable. You can't even eat it if you don't want to.

But the price is also impressive. After all, these are fresh seasonal vegetables, especially these wild fungi, which are even more rare.

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"Sir, the lady took the girl to Shishishi. The girl seemed very happy. Coincidentally, the boy named Chu also happened to go there for dinner." Lei Xiaopao reported to Meng Yong.

"God help me! Just watch and create some opportunities for them at any time!" Meng Yong held a piece of green vegetables with chopsticks and was about to deliver it to Miss Yanluo. When he was happy, he slapped his chopsticks on the table.

Poor Yanluo girl, her mouth was slightly open, her beautiful pose was a waste of expression.

Lei Xiaopao felt sorry in his heart and went out.

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Xiaobao had a delicious meal and planned to continue shopping. There were many students outside waiting for him to "teach".

Leave all the few Moomao to Shui Maomao to celebrate the festival, let the family reunite, avoid the noon sun, and make an appointment to light up the river lanterns together in the evening.

When Xiaobao was about to go downstairs, Meng Yueyue and Mrs. Li also came out after finishing their meal.

Halfway down the stairs, Meng Yueyue also reached the first step of the stairs. He couldn't help but glance at the person in front - "Ah!"

With a soft cry, Meng Yueyue stepped on the air and fell down.

That big lotus flower! That ruby ​​dragonfly! It was so eye-catching! I couldn’t see my feet clearly!

The stairs were facing the door of the store. Lei Xiaopao was leaning against the door frame when he saw this scene and slapped his thigh: You are so blessed and don't have to be busy. Look, the big girl fell down the stairs by herself, and the boy was right in front of her.

Isn’t it just right to be on the fifth or sixth step?

Xiaobao heard a "clunking" sound from the wooden stairs behind him and jumped out towards the door without even thinking!

No matter what it is, if there is movement behind you, please run first! Be safe!

Poor little girl Meng Yueyue, who had never exercised her body and was not quick-sighted and quick-handed, fell down without having time to grab the guardrail.

However, Mrs. Li kept her eyes on her daughter, so she reached out to pull her daughter as soon as she stepped out of the air. She broke two nails and managed to control her daughter from rolling down.

No danger.

Meng Yueyue turned pale with fright: "Mom, are you okay? You blame me for not seeing the steps under your feet clearly."

Mrs. Li covered her hand with a broken nail with a handkerchief, fearing that her daughter's good mood would disappear again, so she slowly walked downstairs with her in her arms.

Lei Xiaopao stared at the red dragonfly that kept dangling above Xiaobao's head and cursed in his mind for a long time.

Diagonally across the street, Gan Lai was leading the children to eat at the Dragon Beard Noodle stall, staring at Lei Xiaopao's figure, thoughtfully.

"What's wrong?" Chu Yuan asked.

Gan Lai: "That man has been hanging around the door of the restaurant for a long time, and just now he was staring at Xiaobao's back."

Chu Yuan also looked over and saw that Lei Xiaopao had returned to normal and was looking around as if watching the street scene.

Xiaobao walked across the street, but found that neither Gan Lai nor Chu Yuan looked at him. He was puzzled: "I am such a big man, can't you see it?"

As he spoke, he shook his head to make the red dragonfly on his head dangle even more.

Chu Yuan stared at Lei Xiaopao's figure. He didn't look back until he saw a guard following him: "You are being watched."

Xiaobao said: "That girl? It's strange. I met her twice in the morning."

"What girl?" Chu Yuan and Gan Lai asked together, and saw Mrs. Li helping her daughter to step onto the carriage.

Someone from the college kids who were sipping the noodle soup next to them said: "Young Master Shanzhang, I'm afraid it's your fate. Isn't this the girl who fell down?"

But someone immediately objected: "Chief Shan! You have to protect yourself!"

Uh...oh!


Chapter completed!