Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: Chapter 453: The Joy of Children (1/2)

Chapter 466: Chapter 453: The Joy of Children

“He should be back by the beginning of next month at the latest.”

So the latest would be the beginning of the winter month.

Well, that’s not too late.

Zhuang Qingning nodded thoughtfully.

“Why does my sister suddenly ask about this?” Zhuang Qingsui asked, somewhat surprised.

“Nothing special. I was just thinking about the life-saving grace of Master Chu. If he comes back, we can give him some cakes and other treats as a token of our gratitude.”

To return a favor is a virtue. Though the Chu family seems to lack nothing, that’s their concern. As for our family, it is imperative to express our gratitude.

Despite her young age, Zhuang Qingsui understood this and nodded, “You’re right, sister.”

“But since you mentioned cakes, could you also make me some?”

Zhuang Qingsui giggled, “The lotus cakes you made last time were delicious. Jinzhou also misses them. Can you make some for us tomorrow?”

“Okay,” Zhuang Qingning agreed at length, touching Zhuang Qingsui’s forehead, “I will make them for you tomorrow.”

“But I have to go to the county town again tomorrow. I’m afraid I’ll have to leave early. I’ll make them in the morning and you guys can share them.”

“You have to go to the county town again?”

“Yeah, I’ve got some things to do. I might be busy for a couple of days.” Zhuang Qingning patted Zhuang Qingsui’s head with a smile, “Go ahead, clean up your things. I’ll make your favorite soy-braised chicken wings tonight.”

Zhuang Qingsui, who was initially disappointed that Zhuang Qingning was going to be busy the next day, lit up with joy at the mention of soy-braised chicken wings. She nodded enthusiastically and went off to tidy up her things.

The joy of a child is so simple.

Zhuang Qingning pursed her lips in a smile and went to prepare dinner.

The next day, Zhuang Qingning got up early and made the lotus cakes Zhuang Qingsui wanted.

The deep-fried lotus cakes, layered upon each other, looked like blooming lotus flowers, hence the name. They were not only aesthetically pleasing but also delicious in taste. Eating them was never tiring; one could never get enough of its refreshing flavor.

Zhuang Qingning left plenty of lotus cakes for Zhuang Qingsui and the others. The remaining ones were packed up and prepared to be taken to Mrs. Wen in the county town today.

Yesterday, she had promised to have lunch at Zhuang Yutian’s and to visit Mrs. Wen, but she was unable to do so due to the sudden situation with Cheng Ruize and Zhuang Wencheng.

Zhuang Qingning was sure that Zhuang Yutian must have mentioned this to Mrs. Wen. However, she had failed to keep her appointment, and even with good cause, the proud old lady would probably roll her eyes.

Zhuang Qingning decided that the best solution was to silence Mrs. Wen with delicious food first. Once she eats it, she probably won’t be able to criticize her.

After making the necessary preparations, Zhuang Qingning left her house and headed for the county town, soon arriving at Cheng Ruize’s place.

When Fang Hou knew that Zhuang Qingning had arrived, he quickly guided her in.

“Is Manager Cheng feeling better now?” Zhuang Qingning asked.