The Daily Life of the Daughter of a Minor Official Chapter 235

Chapter 235: Stewing idlers

The sun rose higher and higher, and I saw the people receiving the seeds leaving one after another. Before I knew it, noon was approaching.

Su Silang became familiar with the little kids in the village, and his stomach growled while playing. He ran to Su Ruojin and said, "Sister, I'm hungry and want to eat."

At this moment, it is already ten o'clock in the morning, and it is time to cook lunch. If he is usually at home, the little guy will eat some snacks to satisfy his hunger, such as pastries, twists, glutinous rice cakes, etc., but now he does not see his sister bringing these things. , I don't know what to eat to fill my belly.

Su Ruojin looked at the little kids who were following him, took out the maltose candy from his bag, and said with a smile, "Those who want to eat should be listed behind Su Cheng. Don't fight for it, don't grab it. Everyone has a share. After eating, Sister, I would like you to ask your mother-in-law at home if she has any cabbage, chicken greens, eggs, bacon, etc. If you have any, you can bring it and sell it to me. The price will be the price at the market. No kidding! "

In the countryside, candy is a precious commodity. The little kids are all dazzled, but they are too shy to touch it.

Su Chengzhi was so pleased with his sister that he handed out sweets to his friends. He quickly turned around and stretched out his hand to grab the good friends he was playing with, lining them up. Under Su Ruojin's influence, after pulling in two or three of his best friends, he pressed From small to large.

While pulling, he imitated his sister's words: "Don't fight, don't fight, everyone has a share."

Zhao Lan stood under the shade of the tree, watching with great interest and couldn't help but smile.

Sunlight shines through the branches, forming mottled light and shadow, which shines on people like a dream. The young man is like an immortal who stepped out of a misty ink painting, making people dare not look directly at him.

Yu Shuilian squatted behind the makeshift stove. Master Su went to the countryside to distribute seeds and found children over thirteen years old in Yiguang Hall to help. She was the only one who chose six for fifty cents a day. Lady.

When I saw the young lady, I didn't intend to bring the young lady with me. She begged to come with her. Why did she have to follow me? Besides having fifty coins to get, the most important thing is that I can see Mr. Shangguan.

She couldn't help but feel sad and sad when she thought that Mr. Shangguan was going to do things with Mr. Su's daughter, and she couldn't help it. What she didn't expect was that there was a better-looking man in the world than Mr. Shangguan.

For a moment, she was stunned.

"Miss Yu."

Mao Ya couldn't help but remind her, "When the water boils, don't add any more wood."

"Oh." Yu Shuilian blushed when someone caught her peeking. She lowered her head and hurriedly took out the wood she had just inserted.

Each of the little kids got a piece of candy. When they got it in their hands, it was like a treasure, and they all grinned with joy from ear to ear.

Su Ruojin reminded them, "If you eat my candies, you have to help me go home and ask if there are any woks!"

A little kid wearing a bellyband immediately raised his hand, "Pretty sister, I have it at home, I have it at home, I'm going home now and let my mother get it..." Before he could finish his words, he ran away like the wind.

Other children followed suit.

In the blink of an eye, a group of little brats who were disgusted by both cats and dogs disappeared in front of them.

It turned out that Ah Jin had this idea. When he saw all the children running away, he came over, stretched out his slender hands, and smiled like the sun.

Su Ruojin pursed her lips and smiled, taking out a toffee from her bag, "This one is different."

He saw it.

Being treated specially by the young lady, Zhao Lan was like a happy dumpling. He took the candy and put it in his mouth. Wow, it was really sweet.

Huaping, who was being showered with dog food, almost forgot about the main business, "Ah Jin, sir, I asked what to eat for lunch today. Can you bring one for the old man?"

"Yes, of course I can." Su Ruojin smiled and said, "Mother Dong, how many thick noodle buns have been made? You can start steaming them."

Mother Dong, along with Chunxiao, Qiuyue, Mao Ya and a few hired boys, had already mixed the thick noodles and made the steamed buns, and were just waiting for the little master's order to put them on the makeshift stove.

The big steamer piled up layer after layer, each layer was twenty or thirty, and there were eight layers in total. Of course, these were not enough to feed more than a hundred people. After the pot was finished steaming, it had to continue steaming.

As the heat steamed up, the makeshift dining place became as lively as a wedding in the village. There were old men, old women, idle women watching the excitement, and little children with runny noses gathered around the two large pots and looked at them stupidly.

"Second Lady, just..." Do you really want to eat these things?

Although going to the countryside to run errands should not be extravagant, this is too simple.

Su Ruojin deliberately teased him, "What does Uncle Hua want to eat?"

"At least make some soup or bring some pickles or something." Who can eat just steamed buns?

Su Ruojin couldn't help but laugh, "Look at how anxious Uncle Hua is. Today at noon, we not only have soup and pickles, but also delicious stew."

"Doesn't that mean we need pork belly and mushrooms? Why didn't I see you bringing them?"

"This is a big stew, not that big stew. Anyway, I can satisfy Uncle Hua at noon."

To satisfy him, unless Su Ruojin takes charge personally.

Huaping finally realized, "That's it." Even if it was boiled water, he was looking forward to it.

If Su Ruojin knew what Uncle Hua was thinking, she would definitely give him a big look, but she had no time to spare. The little brats who got the candy had already called the matriarch of the family over, and the women were carrying baskets with everything in them.

From pine vegetables to pickled pork belly that had been stored for who knows how long, as well as the mushrooms that Huaping was thinking about, in short, there was nothing they couldn't think of.

Of course, this only refers to ordinary things that can grow in villages and on mountains.

After a while, Su Ruojin collected three large baskets, which cost a total of more than 200 cents. They were distributed to each peasant woman, which was only a few cents. But for a peasant woman with no source of income, this was It was just an unexpected windfall, but they turned Su Ruojin into a flower and asked her if she would come tomorrow.

It will definitely come out tomorrow, but not in this village.

Although Su Ruojin bought everything the women brought, not all could be cooked in one pot. Some of the food conflicted with each other, so Su Ruojin took it out first and used it for the next meal.

Mother Dong led several helpers to wash and cut things at the well table.

There is strength in numbers, and it was done in no time.

Su Ruojin rolled up her sleeves, picked up the big spatula and started working.

First put the sliced ​​pork belly into the pan and stir-fry until the oil is released. When the oil is cooked, the aroma comes out, and the aroma of lard is wafting for miles. The greedy children gathered around and stood beside the stove unconsciously. Slobber.

Su Ruojin: ...She just blew up and that's it?

Is this picnic a bit too much?

No matter what, the flavor of the meat has come out, and you can't keep it low-key even if you want. Who doesn't love delicious food?

Although it is a big stew, there are certain ingredients that should be put in first and which ingredients should be put in last. Su Ruojin was not in a hurry, standing in front of the stove, as if commanding thousands of troops, very impressive.

Zhao Lan stood beside her, always smiling. Seven years ago, the little lady who moved a small stool to reach the stove had turned into a tall and graceful girl. The stove was so low that she needed to bend over. waist.

The years are sometimes very lively, sometimes very dull, but there is always someone to accompany you.

Zhao Lan turned his head and looked at the young lady. While he was busy, a strand of hair fell by his ear, "Ajin—"

"Ah!" Su Ruojin, who was cooking, turned around.

Zhao Lan pointed to her ear.

Oh, Su Ruojin understood immediately and raised her hand to put the obstructive hair away from her ears.

Follow the profile.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Warm and beautiful. Ye Huaizhen, who was the one who made the move: ...turned his head and looked away.

Behind the stove, Yu Shuilian lowered his head, his whole face burning.

Huaping: ...Another day of being mercilessly crushed.

Su Yanli, who had surveyed the public opinion, led the old man towards the fragrant stove. He was caught off guard and winked at by a pair of young people.

Wasn't this...his daily routine with his wife before?

Could it be that these behaviors unknowingly affected my daughter? Is it too late to rein in your behavior?

The marinated meat, mushrooms, etc. have brought out the umami flavor of the soup. Now start adding various vegetables to the soup.

When making a large stew, it is best to tear all the vegetables with your hands. This way the flavor will be easily absorbed during the cooking process without destroying the nutrition of the vegetables.

Su Ruojin placed the vegetable basket beside the pot and put the torn vegetables into the pot according to the degree of ripeness.

Zhao Lan couldn't help but put vegetables into the pot, but Su Ruojin disliked it and asked, "Have you washed your hands?"

Shuangrui quickly brought the hand washing water.

Zhao Lan turned around and washed her hands, and then put vegetables into the pot with Su Ruojin.

Su Yanli, who had stopped walking:...

Should I pretend I saw it, or should I pretend I didn't?

Su Yanzu, who was very busy and hungry, was about to come over to ask for food from his little niece, the gang leader, when he saw that his brother had seen it, and walked to him very unkindly, "Brother, where are you going?"

Su Yanli, who was pretending not to see it:...

Zhao and Su both turned their heads when they heard Su Yanzu's voice:...

Why do I feel like I'm being caught by my parents?

Zhao Lan suddenly waved his hands and quickly stood aside, looking up at the scenery in the sky.

The sky is very blue today, with almost no white clouds. It is a really sunny day.

Su Ruojin glanced at Zhao Lan who felt guilty. She was shameless and didn't take it seriously. She said to his father and uncle, "Come on, you can eat it right away."

Northeastern stew is simple and easy to cook, contains both meat and vegetables, is rich in nutrients, and tastes delicious and fragrant. It is a common Northeastern home-cooked dish in later generations and one of the favorite New Year dishes for Northeastern people during the Chinese New Year.

Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for a few minutes before serving.

Su Ruojin looked towards Dong's mother. She had already poured all the steamed buns into the big basket. After a while, she poured two baskets and continued the second steaming.

"It's time to eat, it's time to eat."

Su Ruojin's mess is over.

“Queue in line…”

Su County Magistrate took the lead in queuing up and took a stoneware bowl. His daughter gave him a bowl of stew. Dong's mother gave him two steamed buns. He took them away, found a place to squat down and ate them.

The people watching were all stunned.

Their handsome and young county magistrate was squatting like them, holding a bowl in one hand and a steamed bun in the other, eating and drinking? Why are you so approachable?

What a good official.

The old man was pulled to the second place in the queue. He was very embarrassed and took a big pottery bowl and received two steamed buns. He squatted down next to the county magistrate with a red face and carefully took a sip of the soup. In an instant, his two birthday eyebrows were covered. The delicious food was raised high, "God, there is such a delicious mixed vegetable soup in the world."

Vegetable soup?

Su Ruojin: ...Okay, almost.

Whether it was the county government patrol officer, Zhao Lan's bodyguard, or the accountant brought by Su Yanzu, they originally thought that the county magistrate ate steamed buns just to show off, but they didn't expect that the mixed vegetable soup and steamed buns actually tasted like a big meal. .

Wow, it's really fresh and delicious. What's in it makes people unable to stop eating.

Su Ruojin immediately stewed the second pot and the third pot. In the middle, there were villagers and children lining up. She pretended not to see them and served them food and steamed buns. It was not until the fifth pot that Su Ruojin and others ate. A huge stew made by myself.

Su Ruojin, who had been hungry for a long time, felt that Da Luan Stew was the most delicious delicacy in the world.

Uh... This is a bit exaggerated, but when people are hungry, what doesn't taste delicious!

For five consecutive days, Su Yanli went to the countryside to distribute seed teams. He became a sight wherever he went. His hard-working spirit also became a good story in Weizhou County. In short, during these five days, the people only had one belief, that is, the county magistrate is good. , able to deal with.

The former boss Bo and Xian Cheng did not get through any cracks in this seed distribution incident. They were so angry that they knocked over the wine table.

"It's unreasonable. The man named Su is such a thief. He would use this method to bribe the people."

No one expected that Su Yanli's method of buying people off was so quick, efficient and cost-free.

The former owner Bo said: "This person is really cunning and cunning."

"Yes, yes, it's all because Master Su is too cunning and cunning, so the young one has no chance to interfere in the matter of food and seeds."

The former county magistrate looked at the purchased chess pieces and said with a cold expression, "If we don't find another chance, I will forget about this filial piety."

"Master, where are we now? When he arrived, he must have burned three fires. Once these three fires are finished, it won't be too late for us to slowly deal with him."

The former Lord Bo and the former County Magistrate looked at each other, pondered for a moment, and acquiesced to the other party's words.

If they don't wait for the opportunity, what else can they do? The two of them are preparing to leave in despair.

The person they bribed said, "I heard that the county magistrate's brother has found a shop and is planning to open a grain shop here."

"What?"

The two of them were shocked.

After distributing the seeds, Su Ruojin helped his uncle find a shop and warehouse.

Since all the people he brought were experienced, he moved very quickly. Within a few days, he had the shop ready and brought over a boatload of food, including rice, flour, millet and rice. The price was definitely higher than when there were no natural or man-made disasters, but Much cheaper than Ma Kee etc.

However, in order to survive until the spring of next year, Longmao Grain Store does not open its shop every day, but opens on odd days and closes on weekends to ensure that the people of Weizhou County can eat in a steady stream.

Until mid-September, the common people received the money promised by Mr. Su based on the sprouts in the ground. The entire village of Weizhou regarded the county magistrate as a god.

"The innocence of our Weizhou County has become clear."

"We are going to have a good life."

Walking on the street, Su Ruojin heard the sighs of emotion from the people. She was not in the mood, but asked in confusion, "Brother Jin, you have been here for half a month. Do you have such a long vacation?"

The capital has changed and it has become the world of a villain like Yang Jingzi.

Zhao Lan turned to look at the young lady, "If I become an idler, will Ah Jin support me?"

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