Chapter 12 : Newbie Gift Pack Giveaway!

Ye Suiwan had a woman named Grandma Yu who took care of her in the compound. Grandma Yu was a good cook. It was said that some of her ancestors had worked in the imperial kitchen. She learned many cooking tips from Grandma Yu.

For example, how to cook delicious meat, how to pickle side dishes, how to prepare dumpling fillings, how to make pasta, and more.

She didn’t expect that she would use these skills in her reborn life when she hadn’t used them before.

During her time with Xiao Yuyan, she also learned a lot from the aunt who took care of him in the kitchen. That aunt was a better cook and could even prepare some Western dishes. Ye Suiwan would often try cooking these dishes herself when she had the chance.

Now, she was planning to cook for Xiao Yuyan herself.

She checked the seasonings available in the kitchen, then took some salt, soy sauce, pepper, five-spice powder, MSG, as well as oyster sauce and cooking oil, and added them into the meat filling.

Next, she mixed in onion and ginger water, and finally added chopped celery.

After mixing it all together, the fragrant pork and celery filling was ready.

She then took another look at the seasonings. It seemed that the amount was reduced by the amount she had used. She wondered if they would replenish themselves!

Since she had some time, she asked Xiaobao to confirm.

[Master, the seasonings are a gift from the novice gift pack. They’re not space products and can’t be recycled. But these will last you for two or three months.]

[If you want more, just open the Time Mall. It has everything!]

Ye Suiwan thought, “Could it be that this space is inhabited by spirits?”

She decided to try it out. Maybe she’d have to use it eventually, wasn’t this pushing her to open the Time Mall?

She opened it!

She could just go work on the farm at night.

[Master, cooking with spiritual spring water can improve the taste of food and strengthen the body. You go ahead with your work now. Xiaobao is leaving!]

Xiaobao cut off the conversation voluntarily, not wanting to force its little master into anything, even though it really wanted energy, lots of energy.

They were only planting one acre of land now, but 100 acres didn’t seem far away anymore.

Ye Suiwan didn’t know Xiaobao had such thoughts, but she decided to try the spiritual spring water to improve her cooking when she returned to the Ye family. The educated youth point couldn’t attract too much attention. Plus, today’s dumpling filling would be enough to surprise them.

The filling was ready by now, so Ye Suiwan carried the bowl out of the kitchen.

“Suiwan, you should rest now!”

“The comrade who cooked lunch will be back soon.”

As soon as Ye Suiwan set the filling on the table, Miao Yan smelled a wonderful fragrance.

She hadn’t expected Ye Suiwan, a delicate girl, to be able to cook this well.

“It smells so good! I can’t wait to taste the dumplings when they’re cooked.”

Miao Yan swallowed as she spoke.

“Then you can eat more later. Each female comrade gets 30 dumplings, and each male comrade gets 40. That should be enough!”

The place where they were stationed was remote. Though it was the peak season for the countryside, there weren’t many educated youths. There were 6 female and 5 male educated youths. The site wasn’t large, but each person had enough space, though the rooms were small.

Later arrivals would have to sleep in a large dormitory.

Miao Yan nodded.

“That’s enough for dinner!”

All-you-can-eat dumplings. She hadn’t experienced such a thing before. Growing up, she barely got four or five dumplings for New Year’s celebrations.

“Then I’ll make the number you mentioned. I’m sure the dough and fillings will be enough.”

“If there are extra, I’ll pack them and put them in your room.”

Miao Yan happily shared her plans.

Ye Suiwan almost refused but then thought of Xiao Yuyan. It seemed like a good idea.

“Thank you very much. I’ll go back to the dormitory and come out later to wrap them with everyone.”

Since she wanted to make the dumplings for Xiao Yuyan, she was determined to do it herself!

Anyway, with the space, there was no need to worry about it getting too hot.

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At the Xiao family home

“Nuannuan, watch the fire. The chicken in the pot will be ready when we come back.”

“Your brother and I are going to the educated youth center.”

“Okay, leave it to me, you guys go now!”

Xiao Nuannuan replied, though she also wanted to go, she had to cook for her sister-in-law.

“Let’s go!”

Matchmaking was essentially asking both parties if they were interested in the relationship. If yes, the next step would be proposing. After that, the date for the wedding could be set.

Lin Lan thought that although people now advocated for simplicity, she didn’t want to disappoint her daughter, so she still insisted on following the proper steps.

Not long after leaving the house, they ran into Aunt Hongxia.

“Sister-in-law!”

“Auntie!”

Lin Lan greeted Aunt Hongxia.

“It’s not too late. I went home to change clothes.”

“Oh, Ye Suiwan is so beautiful. She and Yuyan are a perfect match.”

When Lin Lan approached, Aunt Hongxia was still unsure but agreed. She had gone back to ask her husband about it and finally understood what was happening.

So much had happened the previous night!

She regretted not coming with them to look for the person.

If she had been there, she would’ve slapped that Sun or whatever her name was. How could someone so shameless exist, especially an unmarried woman from the city? Tsk tsk.

“Thank you, Auntie!”

Xiao Yuyan replied with a rare expression.

“Hahaha, Auntie will definitely make it happen for you. I’m just waiting to attend the wedding.”

Aunt Hongxia assured him.

In fact, letting her act as a matchmaker meant that the matter was almost settled, and it was just a formality now.

When they arrived at the educated youth site, the dumplings were just finished being wrapped.

Ye Suiwan was carrying a batch of wrapped dumplings back to the dormitory.

As soon as she entered, she put them into the space.

Then she heard someone shout.

“Suiwan”

“The captain’s wife and Doctor Lin came, along with a man who seemed to be the officer from last night. They said they were looking for you.”

Miao Yan hurried over to say.

“I understand. I’ll be there right away.”

Ye Suiwan replied.

“Okay! I’ll go back first.”

Miao Yan was still preparing lunch, but everyone was about to return from work, so she turned and left.

Ye Suiwan quickly left the dormitory, her heart racing. She was nervous and a little shy.

She took a deep breath and walked toward the front yard.

As soon as she arrived, she saw Xiao Yuyan, who looked even more handsome in daylight.

His wheat-colored skin, sharp features, and cold, sharp eyes, combined with his attractive figure, made people’s hearts race just by looking at him.

Ye Suiwan recalled the feeling it felt so good, and she wanted to feel it again.

“Ye Suiwan.”

Aunt Hongxia’s voice brought Ye Suiwan back to her senses.

“Hello, Aunt Hongxia, hello, Doctor Lin.”

She nodded briefly at Xiao Yuyan as a greeting.