Chapter 961 Busy Farming
Zhou Ziwen was in a happy mood while carrying the fish basket.
After returning home, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying saw him coming back and greeted him one after another.
"Brother Ziwen, you are back! Did you catch any fish?" Chen Qiaoyi asked curiously.
Zhou Ziwen smiled and put the fish basket on the ground and said: "The harvest today is not small, take a look."
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying came forward and couldn't help but exclaimed when they saw the fish in the fish basket.
"Wow, so many big fish, including a turtle and what looks like a sturgeon!" Chen Shiying said in surprise.
"Yeah, I'm so lucky today." Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.
"These fish can be used to cook a lot of dishes at night." Chen Qiaoyi said happily.
Zhou Ziwen nodded, feeling very happy, "Yes, we can make braised fish, steamed turtle, and sturgeon soup tonight. You will definitely enjoy it!"
"Then I'll go get ready!" Chen Qiaoyi said excitedly, and immediately turned around and walked towards the kitchen.
"I'm here to help you!" Chen Shiying also followed, ready to work together.
Zhou Ziwen looked at the busy backs of the two people, smiled and shook his head, then squatted down, took out the fish and turtles from the fish basket, and placed them in a large wooden basin.
While he was doing this, he was playing with little Yueyue.
Little Yueyue was sitting in the stroller, curiously looking at the fish swimming in the wooden basin, making babbling sounds, and stretching out her little hands to catch them from time to time.
Zhou Ziwen teased her with a smile, "Little Yueyue, look at these fish, we can eat them later."
Little Yueyue seemed to understand Zhou Ziwen's words, her eyes sparkled with excitement, her little hands patted the edge of the stroller, and she laughed cheerfully.
"Brother Ziwen, what should I do with these fish?" Chen Qiaoyi stuck her head out of the kitchen and looked at the fish in the wooden basin and asked.
"I'll handle it. You and Shiying prepare other dishes first." Zhou Ziwen stood up, rolled up his sleeves, and prepared to start processing the fish.
He picked up a fish, deftly scraped off the scales, disemboweled it, took out the internal organs, and rinsed it with clean water.
For soft-shell turtles and sturgeons, he is even more careful to ensure that every process is done cleanly.
"Brother Ziwen, you are so amazing, you handle the fish so fast." Chen Qiaoyi couldn't help but admire Zhou Ziwen's skillful movements.
"Haha, this is my specialty." Zhou Ziwen responded with a smile, but the movements of his hands were not slow at all.
After a while, all the fish were processed. Zhou Ziwen put them on different plates and prepared different cooking methods.
"Shiying, come and pickle these fish for me, and I'll process the sturgeon." Zhou Ziwen said to Chen Shiying.
"Okay, leave it to me." Chen Shiying took the plate and began to prepare seasonings and marinate the fish.
Zhou Ziwen concentrates on handling sturgeon. He knows that the meat of sturgeon is quite special and requires special cooking methods to retain its deliciousness to the greatest extent.
In the kitchen, the three adults were busy, while little Yueyue entertained herself in the stroller, occasionally letting out a few crisp laughs, which added a lot of warmth to the home.
As time passed, bursts of aroma wafted out of the kitchen. The aroma of the braised fish, the deliciousness of the steamed turtle, and the richness of the sturgeon soup were all intertwined together, making people salivate.
"Brother Ziwen, can the meal be served? I can't wait any longer." Chen Qiaoyi looked at the dishes on the table, her eyes shining with anticipation.
"Okay, the last dish is finished, everyone, come and eat!" Zhou Ziwen took off his apron and greeted everyone with a smile. The family sat around the dining table. Zhou Ziwen prepared some fish paste for little Yueyue, while Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying couldn't wait to taste various dishes.
"Wow, this braised fish is so delicious, the fish is fresh and tender, and the sauce is rich." Chen Qiaoyi praised while eating.
"This turtle is also very delicious, the meat is delicious and very nutritious." Chen Shiying did not forget to express her opinion.
"The sturgeon soup is so fresh. I have never tasted such delicious fish soup." Chen Qiaoyi's eyes lit up after taking a sip of the soup.
Zhou Ziwen looked at their satisfied expressions and felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart. He fed little Yueyue a mouthful of fish paste. Little Yueyue ate it with gusto and obviously enjoyed the meal.
The family finished their dinner with laughter and laughter. After the meal, Zhou Ziwen sat in the yard with Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying for a while, enjoying the tranquility of the night. Little Yueyue was tired from playing in the stroller and fell asleep.
For the next period of time, Zhou Ziwen's life was very peaceful.
In the morning, I went to the chicken farm for a walk, then went to the pig farm to play with the tractor, or went to various scrap collection stations in the county. My life was fulfilling and comfortable.
Every morning, Zhou Ziwen would wake up to the sound of chickens crowing. After a brief wash, he would go to the chicken farm to see the newly hatched chickens.
Under the care of Zhao Youcai and the educated youths, the chickens grew up very quickly and became lively from their initial fragile state.
Zhou Ziwen will check the chickens' diet and health to make sure everything is running on good track.
After returning from the chicken farm, Zhou Ziwen will go to the pig farm.
The piglets there are also thriving. He, Li Lei and Chen Guowei inspect the hygiene of the pig house to ensure that the piglets have a clean and comfortable growing environment.
Zhou Ziwen will also observe the piglets' diet and activities and adjust the feed formula in a timely manner to ensure the piglets' nutritional balance.
In the afternoon, Zhou Ziwen sometimes rides his bicycle to the county seat.
He searched for possible treasures in the county's scrap collection station.
His eyesight is becoming more and more precise, and he can always find valuable items among a pile of seemingly useless junk.
Some of these items can be used to repair the tractor, while others are antiques and art from his personal collection.
Zhou Ziwen has always been enthusiastic about these discoveries, knowing that these collections may become very valuable in the future.
In the evening, Zhou Ziwen would return home and prepare dinner with Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying.
They cook together, share what they see and hear throughout the day, and enjoy the warmth of family.
Little Yueyue also grew up slowly and began to learn to speak and walk, bringing endless laughter to the family.
Early that morning, Wu Dagang's voice came from the radio.
"Attention, all members, please note, all members, summer hoeing starts today! Everyone has gathered at the grain drying field and is ready to work in the fields!" His loud voice spread to every corner of the village.
After Zhou Ziwen heard the broadcast, he immediately got up, washed up, and prepared to gather at the grain drying field.
Chen Shiying was cooking in the kitchen. She sped up her movements, planning to prepare breakfast as soon as possible and go to the grain drying field with Zhou Ziwen.
(End of chapter)