Sweets aren't allowed, alcohol isn't allowed; it's always awkward to ask for help without bringing anything. How about—
"Take the malted milk powder."
In unison.
Yi Chichi's mouth twitched a little; that wouldn't work because Mr. Zhang wouldn't accept malted milk powder. "Take a jar of pickled plums."
Both adults and children can eat them. They're high in vitamin C, contain organic acids and enzymes, and they're good for the stomach. Not only do they aid digestion, but they also alleviate stomach discomfort.
Most importantly, the pickled plums didn't cost much, just a bit of labor and time.
Mr. Zhang wouldn't refuse.
This reason made sense to the mother and son.
So, the discussion ended there.
After breakfast, Wen Shi tidied up the dishes, and Wen's mother continued to process the abalone. She needed to finish this and dry it for making dried abalone before heading to the mountains in the afternoon.
