According to ordinary people's thinking, if they see that the three young people are very efficient in earning tips, they may be given more opportunities so that they can save more money for charity 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 Connor and her two friends, but he consciously shortened the time for Connor, Harry and Peter.

Time spent working in the store.

Children make money to do good deeds. This kindness is worthy of praise, but as parents, you still have to consider the impact of "too fast money" on them. Compared with temporary good deeds, Shi Xiaolei feels that it is better to "let children cultivate"

It is more important to have a normal view of money.

Moreover, being able to raise a large amount of donations in a short period of time may also affect the children's experience in this matter.

When doing charity, in addition to helping others, it is also very important whether children can learn some principles in the process of doing things. To put it bluntly, if money comes too easily, they may not realize the hardship and hardship they should have...

...It is rare to have such an opportunity, and it would be a pity if the contact only stays on the surface. In Shi Xiaolei's opinion, it is better to let the children experience it more deeply.

Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye.

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

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

The weather is getting colder and colder. The middle-aged Liu 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 furry warm glove to cover his hands.

Inside. Coupled with the locomotive hat with drooping ears on his head... At this time, Old Liu didn't look like an overseas Chinese trying to make a living abroad at all, he just looked like an ordinary Northeastern uncle.

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"No." Turning back and looking at Old Liu who was wrapped up like a bear, Shi Xiaolei replied with a smile: "We won't open the door today because we have some other things to do. I don't know if Christmas will be celebrated the day after tomorrow, Kangna and his two

My friend wanted to do something good and give some food to the homeless people on the street... It's not convenient at home, but the store is big."

"Kanna in your family is still sensible. Alas, the one in my family is terrible just thinking about it."

"Come on, if you really feel bad, what will be your expression?" Thinking of the news he heard from Lao Liu before, Shi Xiaolei said a few words of praise: "I thought I heard you say before that Xiaoli will come back to New York next year.

Studying for a Ph.D. here? How are things going? Are they all arranged? "

"It's almost done." Old Liu grinned and smiled happily: "I just finished the exam a few days ago and finally got a place. After she arranges things in the UK, she should be there around February.

I can come back. If I act quickly, maybe I can come back and spend the Spring Festival with us as a couple."

While he was talking, Shi Xiaolei had already opened the rolling shutter door and the glass door inside. A gust of cold wind happened to blow over. Shi Xiaolei pushed the door open and walked into the store while greeting Old Liu: "Brother Liu, it's cold outside, come in and talk."

"No, no, I still have something to do in the store. Someone will deliver the goods in a while, I have to keep an eye on it." Old Liu did not follow him in: "It's Christmas, all the workers in the store are on holiday, what's the matter?

, I have to do it myself.”

"Okay...if you need any help, just let me know."

Although there is no need to prepare for business as usual, 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. It is not a good idea to trouble Chappell and the other three...

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

I went back and forth several times to carry 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 nothing unexpected, Shi Xiaolei felt relieved and hung up the phone to 2b.

"Huh?" The phone rang several times, but no one answered it. Shi Xiaolei couldn't help but frown, feeling somewhat surprised.

At this moment, the sound of wind chimes came from the door, as well as Kangna'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 his phone and relaxed his expression: "I was mumbling just now, wondering why you didn't answer the phone."

"Already at the door." Shaking the phone, 2b smiled slightly.

Not only Connor and 2b came, but also little Peter and little Harry.

In fact, it was precisely because they had to pick up the two little guys that Kangna and 2b left the house 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 through the door.

"Good morning, Locke~."

"Hi~!"

He stepped forward to high-five Shi Xiaolei one after another. Seeing some things already placed on the table, Peter's eyes showed curiosity: "Are these... also ingredients?"

"These are all spices." Shi Xiaolei smiled and picked up a piece of bark and handed it to the curious little Peter: "Smell it, does it have a very familiar fragrance?"

"Hiss."

After sniffing twice, Peter's eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously: "Well, it seems quite familiar."

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

Although they worked as temporary workers in the store for nearly two weeks, for safety reasons, Shi Xiaolei did not let them do any other work in the kitchen except washing vegetables and dishes.

As for some special ingredients that are only used in Chinese cuisine, such as cinnamon, star anise, bay leaves, etc., Peter and Harry have only come into contact with their fragrance when eating work meals, and they don’t know what they look like.

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The impression was not deep and there was no conditioned reflex. In comparison, Kangna's reaction was obviously more exciting.

"Xiaolei Xiaolei, what are you going to do? Braised pork?" Sitting on the edge of the table, looking at the spices that Shi Xiaolei had taken out and placed on the table, the little girl Kangna couldn't help but swallow her saliva.

"No." Shi Xiaolei smiled: "No pork today."

"Eh?"

"Because pork is more expensive than beef." Raising his hand to touch the little girl's head, Shi Xiaolei explained: "For the same money, if you buy beef, you can buy more... If you want to take care of more people, the portion size is of course

The more the better, right?”

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