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  Xiao Hei Yu Er pushed Da Qing away, and Xia Da Gu hurried forward to help Guo Yu Huan. Guo Yu Huan's body was stiff just now, but it's soft now, her arms and legs are powerless. She is slightly shorter than Xia Zhi, but much fatter. Xia Da Gu struggled to help her up, comforting her while helping her pat the dust off her body.

  The yard was swept very clean, Yu Huan's clothes were not dirty, she was mainly scared. In Xia Dagu's arms, she didn't cry anymore.

  Xia Zhi was about to go forward and help, then she realized that her collar was being held by someone else. She lowered her head and saw Xiao Hei Yu zipping up his mouth and shaking his head at her. Xiao Hei Yu didn't let her help. Xia Zhi thought for a moment, then stood beside Xia Da Gu, without stretching out her hand.

  Xia Dagu only said that the little servant Liu Qiang didn't take good care of the dog, and she also told Yu Huan that this dog doesn't bite people, it should be looking at her wanting to get close to her. After being comforted by Xia Dagu for a while, Guo Yuhuan gradually calmed down and was able to stand and walk again. She bit her lip wanting to say something, but caught sight of Da Qing still standing not far away baring his teeth at her, his big red tongue hanging from the corner of his mouth.

  Guo Yuhuan's soul flew away, and she saw that Xia Daguni was also unable to hold on to Daqing. After saying a few ambiguous words, she fled in disarray.

  Xia Dagou went to see off Guo Yuhuan. Normally she didn't need to do this, but today Guo Yuhuan was scared by Daqing.

  Xia Zhi didn't follow them out, she turned her head back to talk to Xiao Hei Yu Er, and the corner of her eye caught sight of Pearl. Pearl was lying at the door, looking outside. Her gaze met Xia Zhi's for a brief moment before she hastily withdrew her head.

  Summer solstice withdraws her gaze and looks at little black fish.

  The little black fish let out a hum.

  Summer solstice pulled little black fish to one side, looked around and saw no one, then lowered her voice and asked: "Old uncle, why?"

  "She's not a good person," said Xiao Heiyu with a pout.

  "How did you know?"

  "She told Pearl bad things about you. Many bad things, very bad words. She's not a good person. Sixteen, don't bother with her in the future." As for what Yuhuan said to Xia Zhi, Xiao Heiyu just pursed his lips and refused to say.

  He actually didn't hear much, just accidentally passing by the window of Xiwu and heard one or two sentences. However, those one or two sentences were enough, he couldn't bear to listen anymore, because it was at Xia Dagu's house, and he also knew that Guo Zhenzhu was a relative of Guo Gufu, so he endured it and didn't go inside to make a scene.

  Of course, he endured it at the time, and also took into account the sake of Zhen Zhu.

  He had to give face to Aunt Guo and Pearl, but he didn't intend to let Guo Yuhuan off the hook, so he deliberately let Qing go to scare Guo Yuhuan. In this way, Guo Yuhuan was afraid of Qing and wouldn't dare come again, which would be for the best.

  That's what Little Black Fish thought in his heart.

  "Uncle, you go tell Big Aunt later." Xia Zhi didn't ask any further, just reminded Xiao Hei Yu with one sentence. Xia Da Gu should have seen that Xiao Hei Yu was doing it on purpose and even protected him.

  At this time, Xia Dagu just sent Guo Yuhuan back. She saw Xiao Heiyu and Xia Zhi talking, so she walked over.

  "Little Dragon!" Xia Dagu called out to Xiao Hei Yu Er, her voice and attitude just like usual, as if nothing had happened earlier.

  Summer arrived and gently pushed a small black fish: "Go."

  The little black fish nodded and followed Xia Dagu to the upper room.

  Xia Zhi stayed in the yard, watching Da Qing, not following them, and didn't wonder what Xia Dagu and Xiao Hei Yu would say. After a while, Xiao Hei Yu came out first. There was no longer any unhappy expression on his face, and he shouted to play with Xia Zhi and Da Qing as soon as he came out.

  Let him go first and put the collar on Daqing. At home, no rope is needed, but wearing a collar can also add some sense of security for people other than her and Xiao Hei Yu.

  That's right, Da Qing is indeed gentle with others, but she only listens to Hei Yu and Xiao Hei.

  Xiao Hei Yu Er took Da Qing and left. Xia Da Gu passed by after a while, coming out from the upper house. Xia Zhi noticed that she came out of the west house, which was also Zhuo's room.

  Xia Zhi sat under the grape arbor, and Xia Dagu began talking about Guo Yuhuan.

  "That child, I don't want to say anything about her. She's not one of us. If you see her in the future, just be polite and courteous. You're a sensible person, I trust you, no need to remind you."

  Then she mentioned pearls again.

  "Your Pearl sister has been spoiled by me. She has a bit of a temper, but her heart is not bad...She's not a clever child, and she hasn't suffered much at the hands of Yu Huan, yet she still thinks Yu Huan is a good person. Sixteen, for the sake of your elder cousin's face, please be more tolerant of your Pearl sister."

  Xia Zhi hasn't had much contact with Pearl, but she can already see through her. This little girl has a lot of small flaws, but she's not deep-minded, making it easy for people to see through her.

  She wouldn't have been on familiar terms with Zhenzhu even if Xia Dagu hadn't said anything.

  As for Yuhuan... this kind of sweet-talking but bitter-hearted, two-faced person she has seen countless times. Yuhuan is still young and hasn't cultivated her skills yet, how could she deceive her?

  "Don't worry, Pearl is doing well." Xia Zhi said with a smile, but she still reminded Xia Da Gu, "There's a saying, 'Those who are close to vermilion become red, those who are close to ink become black.' You care about Pearl, you should also choose some good companions for her."

  "I also know. Unfortunately, we don't have any relatives or old friends in the prefecture city either, and there's no one around Pearl's age who can play together." Guo Yuhuan is almost Pearl's only friend. Moreover, their relationship with the Guo family is not good, which doesn't allow Guo Yuhuan to associate with Guo Zhenzhu.

  Xia Dagu is not making things difficult for no reason. Xia Zhi naturally wouldn't say anything more.

  Zhenzhu had been hiding in the western house all along, and only came out at noon to eat. She saw Xia Zhi but didn't say anything, her face however showed a hint of embarrassment.

  Xia Zhi knew what it was for, but pretended not to know and treated the pearl as if nothing was out of the ordinary.

  In the afternoon, Xia Dagu told Xia Zhi that Changsheng would pass by Wenshan Academy on his way out. "I'll have him go to the academy to find your father and tell him that you and Xiaolong are at my place."

  Then, she also apologized to Xia Zhi because she, Guo Aunt and Changsheng were all busy, and they had to wait a few more days before they could take her and Xiao Hei out to play. Pearl was free, but she didn't like going out. Xia Dagu also didn't trust Pearl to take them out.

  "It's all right," Xia Zhi said with a smile, having anticipated this situation. "No need for you to bring us, Uncle and I can take Da Qing out without any issues."

  "That's not okay, I'm worried."

  "We just stroll around nearby, on Xishi Street, and don't go anywhere else, okay?" Xia Zhi consulted with Xia Dagu.

  The little black fish was just beside, staring at Xia Dagou with wide eyes.

  Xia Dagu was shaken. Only on Xishi Street, there shouldn't be a big problem. In the end, she nodded. Xiao Heiyu cheered. Xia Zhi smiled. She already had a plan in her mind.

  The next day, the weather was a bit gloomy. But this did not affect Xia Zhi's plan. After breakfast, she told her elder sister Xia and took Xiao Hei Yu and Da Qing to Xishi Street.

  She first went to Gui Fang Zhai and then went to Gui Xiang Zhai. After carefully turning around in both stores, she didn't buy anything and came out.

  The little black fish was somewhat puzzled, especially when he arrived at Gui Xiang Zhai but didn't leave a message for his partner to find Tian Lai Bao.

  "Old uncle, we have something important to do today. After we're done with the important thing, we can play and look for treasure again, okay?" Xia Zhi said as he walked on the street with Xiao Hei Yu.

  Xiao Hei Yu Er is a very obedient child, especially when it comes to Shazi. He nods his head obediently and then asks what Shazi is about, with eyes full of expectation and eagerness to try.

  That day's trip to Wenshan Academy was something Xiao Heiyu liked very much.

  "Hmm," Xia Zhi paused on purpose before telling Xiao Hei Yu Er, "Let's make something delicious first."

  "Good." Xiao Hei immediately responded. He had a superstitious admiration and trust in Xia Zhi's culinary skills.

  After consulting with Xiao Hei Yu, Xia Zhi took him to start shopping. She first bought eggs, flour, honey, white sugar, and oil, then she also bought raisins and some dried fruits, finally, she also bought a pastry mold and a lunch box.

  After buying all these things, the wallet became much thinner on the summer solstice day.

  She returned to Xia Dagu's home, but instead of going upstairs, she headed straight for the kitchen. Before it was time to cook, Liu Sao had already cleaned up the kitchen and was sitting on a stool with Xiao Hong, picking vegetables.

  Upon seeing Xia Zhi arrive, the mother and daughter hastily stood up and respectfully called out "Elder Female Cousin".

  "What's this, Cousin? If you need anything, it's all in the kitchen. If we don't have it, just let us know and we'll go buy it." This was said after seeing what Xia Zhi had bought back.

  "Don't worry, I wanted to get something myself, so I just bought it on the way out," Xia Zhi said.

  This is obviously not bought on impulse, but deliberately bought.

  "Miss Bai is too polite," said Liu, and then went to wash her hands, asking Xia Zhi what she wanted to do. "There's no need for Miss Bai to do it herself."

  "Aunt Liu, you attend to your own business, I'll handle this myself." Xia Zhi blocked Aunt Liu.

  Chase Liu and Xiaohong out of the kitchen, Xia Zhi washes her hands and puts on the apron left by Liu.

  She wants to make a dessert that doesn't exist yet at this time.

  Beat the eggs into the flour, without adding water, and knead into a slightly hard dough. Then let the dough rest for two hours. The rested dough is rolled out into thin sheets with a rolling pin, then cut into fine strips, deep-fried in oil until cooked. Then remove from the oil, drain off excess oil, and put into a large bowl.

  Then, honey and white sugar are put into the pot and simmered over low heat to make a thick and smooth syrup. The syrup is poured into a large basin, mixed evenly with fried noodles, and then pressed flat in a mold.

  Sachima, legend has it that it was invented by the Jurchen people and later spread to Central Plains. Neither Gui Xiang Lou nor Gui Fang Zhai had this type of pastry, nor did street vendors or other shops.

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