After a light rain, the pears at Lihua Hall ripened.
This was discovered by Zhao Douan after returning to the government office.
The trees, which had been planted many years ago, were laden with hefty fruit, prompting Zhao Douan to wave his hand. His secretary led a team of government officers, temporarily reassigned as fruit farmers, to harvest several large baskets.
That morning, Zhao Douan stepped into the dining room.
He instantly spotted two beauties, one large and one small, spinning around a soup bowl at the round table.
"Big brother, come take a look. I cooked it as you instructed, but I don't know if this is what you meant by 'candied snow pear'?"
You Jinhua's eyes brightened upon seeing him, and she spoke with a hint of nervousness.
"Let me see."
Zhao Douan walked over and examined the sliced pear, which had changed color from being simmered in syrup.
