Zhu Xuefeng, who had become addicted to tank guns, went home very happy. Today was really worth it. Uncle Jiang waved his hand and everyone fired a shell. He also got over the addiction to machine guns. Zhu Xuefeng really liked the power of machine guns. The intense firepower is indeed very enjoyable.
I asked for leave anyway and simply didn't go back to school. I was busy with Guo Junjie's case these days and didn't take much care of his younger siblings. Zhu Xuefeng decided to make up for it and returned to the compound early to prepare dinner.
Wash a few potatoes, cut them into potato strips, wrap them in some cornmeal, then steam them in a pot, and find the chili sauce. Zhu Xuefeng prepares to make a northwest snack: potato taro, which can be used as a staple food. It can be used as a dish, it is simple and convenient, but it takes a little time.
I also found some fresh corn from the space, dug out some pine nuts from the cellar, and prepared some pine nut corn. These are simple things, but they also take time to steam. (It appeared in the late Qing Dynasty and really became popular in 1998)
I was going to go to the vegetable garden to find some fresh vegetables. If that didn’t work, I came to a leek stall with eggs. Apart from leeks, Zhu Xuefeng couldn’t remember what else there was in the vegetable garden. The younger brothers and sisters usually take care of the dishes. This makes me feel that I am neglecting my duty. The younger brothers and sisters are basically free-range.
"Hey, sister-in-law is busy." As soon as she went out, she saw Yu Li struggling to carry a bucket from the central courtyard.
When Yu Li saw Zhu Xuefeng saying hello, she put down the bucket, stopped, wiped her sweat, and responded with a smile, "Hey, big brother, we are back so early."
"Yes. "Why did my sister-in-law go to the courtyard to fetch water? Didn't your room have tap water?" "
"Oh, you are busy, by the way, don't turn on the fire here, and lend me the coal stove for a while."
Yu Li happily agreed, "Okay, the door is unlocked. You can go get it yourself. I have to carry a few buckets of water and help my mother-in-law fill the jar."
Zhu Xuefeng thanked her. , entered the vegetable garden. The vegetables in the vegetable garden were growing well. It could be seen that the younger brothers and sisters also put their efforts into it, but the two chickens kept lying listlessly.
I picked some green peppers and cucumbers, pinched some leeks, and dinner was ready.
"Hey, Third Aunt, why are you packing so much lettuce? You can't eat it."
After leaving the vegetable garden, he saw Third Aunt taking three big lettuces and packing them in front of the house. Zhu Xuefeng felt Strange, one lettuce is enough for one dish. Third aunt's family has a larger population, so she doesn't need three lettuce for one dish.
When the third aunt heard Zhu Xuefeng ask, she raised her head and smiled sheepishly.
"It's too late to go here. There are only a few old ones left and no one wants them, so I gave them to me cheaply. They are all ribs. I can only make up three of them on a plate."
"You picked it up. The lettuce is a bit old, and the skin can be eaten. Three lettuce skins can be used to make a large dish. It tastes good and crispy."
The third aunt's face looked a little bit. Embarrassed, "You kid is talking nonsense. I have never heard of how to eat this lettuce skin. It is full of tendons. Eating this thing is worse than eating grass."
Zhu Xuefeng picked up the peeled lettuce. The skin is indeed a bit old, and the stems are all lignified. This one is indeed inedible.
"Third aunt, after processing this thing, it's still edible.""
After Yu Li fetched the water, she brought out a glass of water. While drinking, she asked, "Is this lettuce skin really edible? Xiao Zhu, you are just kidding. I have lived so long that even though everyone used to eat wild vegetables, I never saw anyone eating lettuce skins. "
Zhu Xuefeng smiled and said, "This is not easy. Give me the lettuce skins in a moment, and it will be a dish tomorrow. When it is ready, you can try it. I am sure everyone will say it is delicious. "
Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng was serious about what he said and didn't seem to be laughing at himself, the third aunt smiled.
"Next, go and try it. If you really can eat it, from now on, I just went to the market and no one wanted this thing. "
" Then you don't have to, tell the third uncle, there must be a lot of things like this in the school cafeteria. ”
Now is the time when lettuce is on the market. No matter how tender the lettuce is, it must be peeled. Every canteen likes to buy this dish. There are many ways to make it, including cold salad, stew, and stir-fry.
“He, I can’t tell, I don’t count on him. "
I know that the third aunt is worried that the old man will not be able to save his face and go to the cafeteria to ask for this thing that no one wants. Don't look at it, the third uncle also values face very seriously.
"It's not just this. , there are so many things to eat, such as watermelon rinds, garlic whiskers, etc..."
"You kid are just talking nonsense. No one wants these things. Who did you listen to that you can eat them?"
The third aunt didn't believe it again. I haven't heard of these things in many years. Someone eats it.
"Believe it or not, just wait and see, I will make some for you to try by then. Not to mention, I have decided to make some this year."
The third aunt obviously didn't believe it, "You kid, just try your best to laugh at your third aunt, right?" Nonsense."
Yu Li smiled and stuffed the peeled skin into Zhu Xuefeng.
"Let the college students try it. If it's as delicious as you said, my sister-in-law will learn how to make it from you."
Zhu Xuefeng was also unambiguous and put all the vegetables in the garden together. In Shao Kei, he said with a smile.
"Hold it, I promise I won't disappoint you."
Go home and put away the vegetables, then go next door to pick up the coal stove, and start steaming the two stoves together.
As for the lettuce skin, this is no joke. After washing, blanch the lettuce skin in boiling water, and then you can easily separate the skin and tendons. After the separation, soak the separated skin in rice water for a day or two. The color will start to turn yellow, and then wash it. It's ready to be fried. It's sour and crispy and tastes great. It would be even better if you add some shredded pork.
As for the watermelon rind and garlic whiskers, wash them and pickle them. They have a unique flavor and are absolutely delicious.
"Brother, what are you cooking for delicious food?"
The younger siblings after school saw their eldest brother serving food with the door open from a distance, and parked the car happily.
"Don't worry, it's all home-cooked food. Wait a minute, the two sisters will come over too, wash your hands first."
Both children have never seen potato tsacha and pine nuts and corn. It was so fresh that the little girl couldn't help but taste a piece of corn secretly. Her eyes widened with disbelief on her face.
"Why is this corn so delicious? Second brother, you should try it too."
The second brother smelled the fragrance and said unintentionally, "Isn't it just corn? What good can it do? It’s not delicious.”
“It’s really different, try it.”
The younger sister still wanted to make an alliance. Zhu Xuefeng soaked the lettuce skin in water. He tilted his head and smiled.
"Little greedy cat, I can't wait for a while. Your sister Xia should be here soon, which makes people laugh."
After putting away the lettuce skins, the three of them put the dishes on the table, one with traditional fried pork with green peppers, and one with fried pork. There were roasted eggplants, a leek, eggs, a few cucumbers and green onions reserved for dipping sauce. Although there was only one meat dish, it was not a small amount on the table, and it was quite rich.
"It's so delicious. I can smell it from a long way away. How come it looks like pine nuts?"
The sound of parking was heard outside, followed by Xia Yuhong's voice.
"Sister Xia!" the little sister cheered, hugged Xiao Hei and ran out, holding the hands of the two sisters and entering the house. For such a long time, the two girls have been coming to tutor the two little ones. The courtyard I have become accustomed to it inside, and no one has peeked outside.
"You are going out this week? How many days will it take to come back? Haven't you just been back for more than a month? What can happen?"
Xia Yuhong is very reluctant to leave, she enjoys her current life very much Every day, we eat together at school at noon, come to the courtyard to chat together in the evening, and sometimes stay together in the evening.
"Four or five days. Something happened over there. I have to make arrangements and come back after handling it."
Zhu Xuefeng took a bite of green onion and briefly revealed that he was going to travel far away. My sister had gotten used to it and didn't take it seriously. She was still struggling with the potato tsacha and pine nuts and corn, and she even put aside the fried pork with chili peppers that she usually didn't find enough.
Lin Na took a bite of the cucumber dipping sauce, with a look of reluctance in her eyes, but she still said, "Then go ahead. If it's not that they can't handle it over there, I won't bother you. Now the stall is getting bigger and bigger. , It’s really hard for Qianqian.”
"Yes, you have so many things going on. If I can't handle it, go and hurry up. It's not good to miss things. It's just Song Tangyun and the others..."
"They are fine. According to my estimation, Song Tangyun will be there tonight." Once they are fully awake, there is no need for treatment for the time being. When their case is settled, I will find someone to treat them." Zhu Xuefeng took some braised eggplant and took a few bites of rice. "Don't worry, it will definitely be cured. I guarantee you will have a baby. Same as before."
"Can she still dance? After Yang Ying woke up, her father sent her to the hospital for examination. The hospital said that it was impossible to return to normal. , I can only be paralyzed for the rest of my life.”
“You don’t have to worry about it. I’ll give the two families some reassurance. It will definitely work, but it will have to be sent to other places for treatment. The news must be kept secret. I don’t want trouble to come to my door.”
The two women nodded. They both have a deep understanding of the magic of Zhu Xuefeng’s elixir. He must have inherited it. It’s hard to say that his uncles can really cure it.
“You are going to Central Asia in October. You are still so nervous this semester and you have to take senior courses. You have to arrange your own time. My dad said that he can help you if you need anything. Teacher."
Zhu Xuefeng put down his bowl and chopsticks, "By the way, what was Professor Lin's final decision?"
"My dad said that Yunnan University agreed to accept it, but Beijing University refused to let him go. It’s not appropriate to complete the project. The research environment at Yunnan University is difficult and the conditions are definitely not as good as here. Let my dad focus on the overall situation and complete the project research before considering external employment.”
It seems that Professor Lin. There is no way to leave the capital in the short term, but it doesn't matter. There are still several years left. As long as you keep a low profile, it won't be too difficult to survive until then.
"Sister, is it really like spring over there at Yunnan University all year round?"
The younger sister asked curiously. Lin Na touched her head and said with a smile.
"Although it's not, it's not too different. The place is very beautiful. There are all kinds of flowers that your sister Xia and I can't even name. There are also many ethnic minorities, and their costumes are also very beautiful. The little girl looked like flowers in her new clothes."
Zhu Xuemei was fascinated by these words, "Is it as hot as Yangcheng in summer? It's in the south, so it should be very hot. . ”
“It’s not too hot. It’s better than Yangcheng. There are forests everywhere. It’s cool just about anywhere, especially in the ravines. It’s very comfortable where there’s water. It’s better than going to Shichahai Park in summer. It's even cooler. "
Zhu Xuefeng was afraid that Zhu Xuemei would want to go to Yunnan University on a whim. She was unfamiliar with the place and was far away from him, so she couldn't help her even if she wanted to.
"That place is quite far away. You have to get up several times by train and it will take several days and nights to get there. I will take you to see it when the direct train is repaired."
"Oh." Zhu Xuemei lost interest when she heard it was so far away. This time she went to Yangcheng and back. She was convinced. She was naturally active and stayed in the carriage where she could only put her butt down for several days. She was really frightened. .
“Your corn can be so delicious just by simply treating it with pine nuts?”
Xia Yuhong, who was belatedly looked at the cleanly cleaned pine nut corn, was very surprised. It's an accident. This fresh feeling is so beautiful.
"It's as simple as that. If you want to eat, just say it. We still have pine nuts and corn, but it will take some time. By the way, you two will go to Zhou Tangyun and Yang Ying's house later, and then review them for them."
"Are you asking Xiaohong to get to know the two families?"
"Well, she is familiar with their family, so it is credible. I will have to go over and treat her again later. After the treatment, I guess It’s time to wake up.”
Seeing Silly Zhu standing far away from the door waving to him, Zhu Xuefeng stood up.
"Second brother, you put the bowl away later and I'll go out for a while."
Zhu Xuefeng went to the kitchen and brought a big bowl. This was reserved for Shazhu specially. Eat a little and cover it with two pieces of rice. It should be enough for Shazhu to eat alone.
"Brother, that's not what I meant. Come on, let's go to my room and have a chat."
When Silly Zhu saw Zhu Xuefeng coming out with a big bowl, he thought he had misunderstood his summons It was just for one bite, he quickly explained.
"I know you must not have eaten, so I left them specially for you. There are two newly thought of for you to try."
Silly Zhu then took the answer and pulled Zhu Xuefeng in. In the middle courtyard, I saw Bangjie sneaking out of his house from afar, and he couldn't help but laugh and curse.
"This greedy boy is so naughty. I just made some fried peanuts yesterday, and I probably got them into this boy's stomach again."
It seems that this kind of situation has become commonplace. Zhu Xuefeng has reminded him before. , This will spoil the child, but now I don’t have the heart to care about such trivial matters, so I smiled and said nothing.
Pushing open the door and entering the house, Shazhu put down his rice bowl and said while taking off his clothes.
"My brother is having a bad day today. I want to talk to him about this. I am really sorry for this, and it is too late to start."
"What's going on?"
" Alas, it's not what happened last time. I asked Factory Director Lao Yang, but he didn't disagree. He just told me that it was too late. This year's personnel have been approved and they will leave in a few days. There is no way to add people now. If you really want to go there, let’s wait until next year.”
“That’s it. If it doesn’t work this year, it will make you look unhappy. If it doesn’t work next year, it will happen next year. You don’t just have to apply for a certificate. Well, why are you so anxious? Besides, Xiao’e’s family hasn’t gone over yet. You go over now and come back next year, but there’s still no movement from their family, so that’s troublesome.”
Silly Zhu suddenly became happy. "That's really what happened. It should be a good thing for you to say that you can't go this year, haha."
Silly Zhu felt proud for a moment, turned around and took a bottle of Erguotou, opened the cabinet door and took out the fried peanuts. He muttered, "This little bastard has ruined half of my life in just one day. It's so awesome."
A big bowl filled with more than half a bowl of fried peanuts. It seemed that they were fried in the cafeteria again. After bringing it back, looking at Zhu Xuefeng's eyes, Shazhu said cheerfully.
"I made these peanuts myself. I just borrowed the ones from my workplace to fry them. It's not a big deal, right? Come on, drink some with your brother."
Zhu Xuefeng also poured a cup, smacking the peanuts and looking silly. Zhu was talking in the vernacular, silly Zhu was just in the habit of talking, and after a few glasses of wine, he couldn't stop talking.
It turns out that Silly Zhu’s idea was told to Lou Xiao’e, and Lou Xiao’e told her mother. Of course Master Lou also knew about it. This time he didn’t object, but he didn’t say anything. After waiting for a few days, Master Lou was nowhere to be seen. After hearing the news, Lou Xiao'e regarded her father as acquiescing, and Shazhu rushed to find Lao Yang. There were still only a few days left before he could catch up with the candidate for this trip to Xiangjiang.
"Brother, tell me, is this a hard life? You said I haven't done anything harmful to nature. Why is it so difficult to start a family?"
Silly Zhu is fine. During the food and drinks, I sighed from time to time, and drank a lot more without realizing it. The topic also got further and further away, and slowly it got involved in my previous relationship.
Zhu Xuefeng was suddenly curious, "Then you broke up with the second daughter of the Xiong family so unclearly? Where did their family go? Will they come back? What will you do if they meet in the future?"
"Who knows where she went? I guess she will never see her again in this life. As for the crimes committed by her family, I later inquired about them and they were terrible. Tell me, will she come again? That's not the case. The only way to die is to fall into a trap. "
Although there were a lot of fools, he still kept his mouth shut and said nothing about what Xiong Lin did. He only said that it was enough to kill him and he couldn't run away.
"Brother Zhuzi, do you think it's possible that Xiong Lin went to Xiangjiang?"
Silly Zhu was so excited that it was really possible. Xiong Lin didn't say where he was going at that time, he just said We must go abroad. At this time, there are only three places to go. One is from the Northeast to Lao Maozi's place, the other is to Fusang, and the third is to Xiangjiang and Aomen. Beibang is also possible, but it is poorer there, so it's normal. No one will run that way.
"You mean, Xiong Lin might have gone to Xiangjiang?" Silly Zhu suddenly woke up and was half drunk. Xiong Lin really didn't have anything to say to him. Part of the money he planned to do this year was left by Xiong Lin last year.
"I don't know this. I don't know anything about their family, so I can't guess."
Zhu Xuefeng drank the last bit in one gulp and stopped Silly Zhu's wine bottle.
"Don't drink anymore. There are things to do in the evening. You have to think about this clearly. Others can't help you."
"She said that her family has relatives in the Northeast. I guess It’s more likely to go to the north. The control in the south is so strict and it’s so far away. I find it annoying. Even going to Fuso I think is more reliable than going to the south. There are a lot of smugglers there. I heard her say..."
Si Zhu had red eyes and was still talking to himself. Zhu Xuefeng was really not suitable to leave, so he had to accompany him.
"Forget it, no one knows where it is. I'm just wondering about something. I might as well never see it again in this life."
Silly Zhu filled himself up decadently, "I can't I'm sorry Ezi again..."
Having an idea, Shazhu slowly regained some energy and couldn't help but curse God.
“This damn thief knows how to torment me, damn...”
Zhu Xuefeng didn't want to laugh at Sha Zhu's two inexplicable relationships. Each had its own opportunities and life. Zhu Xuefeng no longer had the idea of rewriting his life for Sha Zhu. He could live quite well on his own. (End of this chapter)