Qiao Xuan was pleasantly surprised, her eyes lighting up at the sight of the strawberries. "Oh, strawberries! Are these from our 20 mu garden?"
Lixia smiled warmly in response. "Old Master instructed Songshi to pick them. He mentioned they ripened a while ago. However, just before you returned, he had Songshi share some with our neighbors. Old Master believed you would enjoy them, so he had Songshi gather a few."
Qiao Xuan grinned in delight. "They're delicious, and I love them. Are there any left? You should wash them and have some too. Strawberries don't keep well and can go bad overnight."
Thanks to her remarkable gardening skills, these strawberries thrived exceptionally. They were slightly larger than copper coins, almost as big as local eggs, and boasted a plump, bright red appearance. One bite released an enticing fragrance, sweetness, and juiciness. The subtle hint of sourness made them irresistibly delectable, and it was hard not to finish half a plate in one go.
