This was the time to ask the all-knowing children: "Yuan Yuan, did you see Guan Hong and the others? Aren't they supposed to have lunch with us?"
Yuan Yuan nodded, "Yes, Sister Guan Hong and Sister Zheng Huimin went out early this morning to buy sugar-coated haws."
She added, "Sugar-coated haws taste best when they're freshly made."
Speak of the devil.
Just as they were talking, Guan Hong rode back with Zheng Huimin on her bicycle. Zheng Huimin was carrying a large bag, "Kids, I've got all kinds of sugar-coated haws!"
She happily jumped off the bicycle, "Come and share."
"Wow!"
Everyone gathered around. Yuan Yuan asked, "What flavors do you have?"
"Hawthorn, and the yam ones you've been dreaming about."
The kids were buzzing with excitement. Although Zhao Guihua had made them once before, the kids were eager to try the yam sugar-coated haws sold outside. They had been disappointed when they couldn't find any.
