According to the thinking of ordinary people, it is very efficient to see that the three little ones only earn tips, so they may arrange more opportunities for them, so that they can save more money in a limited time.

Shi Xiaolei didn't do that.

In fact, his arrangement was just the opposite - not only did he not instruct Lisa and Claire to persuade them to give up some opportunities to share with Connor and her two little friends, but he consciously shortened Connor, Harry and Peter. Working time in the shop.

Children earn money to do good deeds. Although this kindness is worthy of praise, as parents, you still have to consider the impact of "money coming too fast" on them. Compared with the temporary kindness, Shi Xiaolei feels that it is more important to 'let children develop a normal view of money'.

Moreover, the result that a large amount of donations can be collected in a short period of time may also affect the children's experience in this event.

As for public welfare, besides helping others, it is also very important for children to learn some truths in the process of doing things. To put it bluntly, if the money comes too easily, they are likely not to appreciate the difficulties and hardships they deserve... It is rare to have such an opportunity, and it would be a bit of a pity if it was only a superficial contact. In Shi Xiaolei's opinion, it is better to let the children experience in-depth.

Two weeks passed in a blink of an eye.

On the 23rd, Shi Xiaolei came to the store early as usual.

"Huh? Leizi, are you still open today?" Seeing that Shi Xiaolei was opening the door, Lao Liu from the next store came over curiously.

The weather is getting colder and colder. Old Liu, who is middle-aged, is not as resistant to freezing as young people. In order to keep himself warm, he not only put on a thick military coat, but also put on a fluffy hand warmer to hide his hands. inside. Coupled with the locomotive hat with the drooping 'ears' on his head... At this time, Lao Liu didn't look like an overseas Chinese seeking a living abroad at all, just like an ordinary Northeast uncle.

"No." Turning back and looking at the old Liu wrapped in a bear, Shi Xiaolei replied with a smile: "I don't open the door today, there are other things. It's not clear that it will be Christmas the day after tomorrow, Kang Na and his two A friend wants to do something good, give some food to the homeless on the street... It's not convenient at home, and the store is still a big place."

"It's still your Kang Na who is sensible, alas, my family's one, it hurts to think about it."

"Come on, if you really feel bad, it's your expression?" Thinking of the news he heard from Lao Liu before, Shi Xiaolei took advantage of the situation and said, "I seem to have heard you say before that Xiaoli will come back to New York next year. Do you want to study for a doctor here? How is it, everything is arranged?"

"It's almost there." Lao Liu grinned and smiled happily: "I just finished the exam a few days ago, and I finally got a place. When she arranges things in the UK, it should be around February. I can come back. If I act faster, maybe I can come back to spend the Spring Festival with the two of us. "

While speaking, Shi Xiaolei had already opened the rolling shutter door and the glass door inside. Just as a cold wind came over, Shi Xiaolei opened the door and walked into the store, while greeting Lao Liu: "Brother Liu, it's cold outside, come into the store and talk."

"No, no, I still have something to do in my store. Someone will deliver it in a while, so I have to keep an eye on it." Lao Liu didn't follow him in the door: "For Christmas, the part-time workers in the store are all on holiday, what's the matter? , I have to do it myself."

"That's okay... If you have anything to help, let me know."

Although there is no need to prepare for business as usual, but in terms of workload, there may be more work today than usual.

In addition, this event was initiated by the three little ones, and it is a 100% private matter, so please trouble Chappell and the three of them...

"Hey~." Thinking that there was a lot of work, Shi Xiaolei increased his strength, and his movements were faster than usual.

After several trips, I moved a few bags of flour I bought from the supermarket yesterday into the store, and then called the supplier to ask if the ingredients I ordered had been delivered.

After confirming that there was no accident, Shi Xiaolei felt relieved and hung up 2B again.

"Huh?" The phone rang a few times, but no one answered. Shi Xiaolei couldn't help frowning, feeling somewhat surprised.

At this moment, a wind chime came from the door, as well as Kang Na's clear and cheerful voice like a bird.

"Xiao Lei Xiao Lei, here I come~!"

Looking up and meeting 2B's gaze, Shi Xiaolei put down the phone, his expression relaxed: "I was still muttering just now, thinking why don't you answer the phone."

"It's already at the door." Shaking his phone, 2B smiled slightly.

It's not just Conna and 2B, but little Peter and little Harry.

In fact, it was precisely because they were going to pick up the two little guys that Kang Na and 2B went out the door one step earlier than Shi Xiaolei and did not come to the store with him as usual.

"Hey, Harry, Peter." Raising his hand, Shi Xiaolei greeted the two little guys who followed him into the door.

"Good morning, Locke~."

"Hi~!"

He stepped forward and gave Shi Xiaolei a high five. Seeing some things that had been placed on the table, Peter showed a curious look in his eyes: "Are these... are they also ingredients?"

"These are all spices~lightnovelpub.net~ Shi Xiaolei picked up a piece of 'bark' with a smile, and handed it to the curious little Peter: "You smell it, does it smell familiar? "

"Hiss."

After taking a few sniffs, Peter's eyes lit up and nodded vigorously: "Well, it seems quite familiar."

"This is called cinnamon, and it is often used when stewing meat." Taking back the 'bark', Shi Xiaolei picked up another dry 'leaf': "This is called fragrant leaves, and this one is called star anise..."

Although he worked as a temporary worker in the store for nearly two weeks, from the perspective of safety, Shi Xiaolei did not let them have access to other jobs in the back kitchen, except for the work of washing vegetables and dishes.

For some special materials that are only used in Chinese cuisine, such as cinnamon, star anise, bay leaves, etc., Peter and Harry have only been exposed to their aromas when they eat work meals, and they don't know what they look like. .

I wasn't impressed, and I didn't form a conditioned reflex. In contrast, Connor's reaction was obviously more excited.

"Xiao Lei Xiaolei, what are you doing? Braised pork?" She was sitting on the edge of the table, looking at the spices that Shi Xiaolei had brought out and placed on the table, the little girl Kang Na couldn't help swallowing saliva.

"No." Shi Xiaolei smiled: "I won't make pork today."

"Eh?"

"Because pork is more expensive than beef." He raised his hand and touched the little girl's head, Shi Xiaolei explained: "For the same amount of money, if you buy beef, you can buy more... If you want to take care of more people, the amount is of course. The more the better, isn't it?"