Jingrong took the sheep out to get some air, and returned home not long after. When he brought the sheep in, he counted them one by one, made sure they were not lost, locked the door and left.
Luo Fei had just finished filling the dumplings, and when Jing Rong arrived, he just started making dumplings.
Earlier Luo Yong said that Jing Rong's food was not delicious, but Jing Rong's ability to roll dumpling skins was very reliable. This guy could roll two skins at a time, and it was very fast and very good. Almost three or four times after getting the stamp, the skin can be peeled off. Luo Fei himself felt that the wrapping was so fast that he didn't catch up with Jing Rong's speed.
"Why didn't I know you had this skill before?" Luo Yong said, "If we said earlier, let's get some soup to drink! It's not like we always drink that uncooked soup!"
"I'm too lazy to make it." Jing Rong rolled out a lot of dumpling wrappers like a trick. Seeing that Luo Fei couldn't keep up, he was afraid that the dumpling wrappers would be too dry, so he also wrapped some. He said that the dumplings he made like to break the skin, but after Luo Fei taught him, the dumplings were actually better than before. At least it's unlikely that Luo Fei looked at the broken skin.
"I'll try it too." Xi Yanqing observed it for a while and found that it wasn't that difficult, so he picked up the dumpling wrappers and wrapped them together. Not to mention, it was quite slow at first, but after getting used to it slowly, it can help.
"Then what can I do?" Luo Yong looked embarrassed.
"Luo Yong, please arrange these dumplings and freeze them outside." Luo Fei said, "There is a curtain in the kitchen, I have cleaned it, you can bring that too,"
This work can be done! Luo Yong hurriedly brought in the curtain and placed the dumplings, then when it was almost time, he went to hold the firewood and put the water on a boil. His brother Qi said, I will have a meal at noon today! Anyway, there are so many ingredients, you can eat it and then wrap it up.
Most northerners love to eat dumplings. The dumpling stuffing that Luo Fei made this time was especially delicious. In the past, the dumplings that everyone had eaten were more vegetables and less meat, and they had a bit of minced meat sporadically, but what are the dumplings this time? The skin is thin and the stuffing is big, and the stuffing is mostly meat!
When Xiyan Qing chopped the stuffing, he chose three points of fat and seven points of thinness. These dumplings tasted delicious but not greasy, and Luo Yong ate sixty in one go!
You must know that the dumplings this time are not too small. Sixty is already a lot.
I didn't do anything else that day, basically making dumplings all the time. After eating a meal in the morning, there was still some left over, and it was frozen, and Luo Fei put it all into the basket for Luo Yong and Jing Rong. And those who decided to pack in the afternoon stayed at home.
"Take everything in this basket back when you leave, and cook it when you don't want to cook in the morning. The ones here will wait for you to come over and cook." Luo Fei roughly counted the ones who didn't eat that day. There are more than 700 packages! All the dumpling fillings have been used up, and some noodles have not been used up. You can make sliced soup in the evening.
"Brother Qing, go get some preserved fruits and melon seeds, let's chat while eating." Luo Fei just finished eating, and his mouth was a little greedy again.
"Okay, Jing Rong, you can go make some tea, and I'll go get something to eat." The four brothers set up the kang table, put some food and tea on the kang table, and decided to have a small meeting.
"Brother Xi, do you mean that you won't sell ice cream in the future, whether in winter or summer?" When Jing Rong heard Xi Yanqing say that she would not sell ice cream, she felt a great pity, "Why? Okay?" It's not a problem to earn two or three taels of silver a month, but there are still ten or twenty taels left in the summer that year, isn't it much better than farming
"I can't say I won't sell it. I don't make ice cream myself anymore. In the future, someone else will make it, and I'll make a little money." Xi Yanqing said, "Actually, you can guess if I don't say it, this is the best thing. The selling time should be in summer. Summer is hot, so who doesn’t want to eat something cool. But we don’t have the conditions to do it in summer, so why don’t we sell the craft of making ice cream to people who can do it in summer. And we, naturally Do what we can do."
"Is that what you just said, Brother Xi, to provide raw materials?" Luo Yong asked.
"Yes. We are our own brothers, and I will not deceive you. The ingredients used to make ice cream are nothing more than fresh milk, eggs, and sugar. If there is more, it is preserved fruit, honey, and beans. Haven't you noticed? These things, as long as we want, we can get them, and there are still a lot of them. We have the land, and the conditions are suitable for raising chickens and cattle, and I also know how to grow fruit trees. You say, why don't we try? "
"But are you sure you can sell it? What if they don't accept it?"
"There is no question of not accepting it. Let me make an analogy. Luo Yong, if you want to buy a cow, I have it, and there is also someone you don't know. We both sell the same price, and we are both the same cow, you say you Who do you buy from?"
"Of course I bought it from you, Brother Xi." Luo Yong said without thinking, "Is there any need to ask?"
"Yes, what's the question?!" Xi Yanqing said, "The person who will sell ice cubes and ice cream in the future is also my friend. You said that under the same conditions, he will accept me or accept it. Outsiders?"
"Then let's try raising chickens, raising cattle, and planting fruit trees?" Jing Rong imagined such a situation, and it seemed that it was not bad.
"The more livestock and livestock you raise, the more manure you will get. With more manure, the crops will grow well when we plant the land next year, and if the husbandry grows well, we can feed the livestock and livestock to make them grow better. This is called a virtuous circle." Xi Yanqing said, "I want to try this, how about you two?"
"Come on!" Luo Yong said, "I don't have any ideas anyway, but I am strong and capable. As long as you arrange it, I will definitely try my best to finish the work."
"I don't have anything to say, brother, we should share weal and woe. But I don't know much about raising sheep and cattle." Jing Rong said, "I understand the second uncle of the Han family very well, but I can't. When will I ask him for advice?"
"It's absolutely fine. Then we'll start preparing after the new year. We will raise chickens, fruit trees, and a few cows in the coming year. As for Jingrong's flock, you still have to keep raising it, and I think it's best to buy another one. some ewes."
"Well, I'm thinking about this. I also told the second uncle of the Han family when I bought pasture. He said to help me find out. When there is news, I'll go check it out. If possible, I'd like to put the public Sell some sheep, and buy more ewes."
"Then, shall we still build a house?" Luo Yong was a little confused. He can't marry a wife without building the house, but if it is built, he doesn't know if the remaining money will be enough to make a capital.
"Gui, why don't you build it?" Xi Yanqing said, "but it will definitely take some hard work. In addition, after the new year, I will discuss with my father-in-law to see if he can help, build a house. He has experience in this matter, if he can help us, then..." Xi Yanqing said, suddenly stagnant, and shook his head with a smile, "I really sleep when I say sleep." He said why Luo Fei did this Quiet, after a closer look, sure enough, he fell asleep with his chin on his hand.
"Let's go out and talk." Jing Rong said.
"Well, you go to the hut and wait for me for a while." Xi Yanqing stood up carefully and spread the quilt, so that Luo Fei could lie down more comfortably. Luo Fei opened his eyes, saw it was him, didn't say a word, and then fell asleep, probably really sleepy.
Xi Yanqing brought the food on the table to the hut, and chatted with Jing Rong and Luo Yong about building a house.
Jing Rong had decided to add a cover on the spot to expand the area and make it easier to manage, and Luo Yong also decided to be a neighbor with Jing Rong, so that he could help Jing Rong see the sheep when he was free. Xi Yanqing had not decided whether to build a house on the spot or move away, but now he has also decided that he will also build a house on Jingrong's side. The location is good, and it's close to Chen Huazhang's house. In the future, it's convenient for these people who have a good relationship with them to get together and do anything.
Most importantly, the homestead over there is nothing! host! of!
You don't need to spend money, just pay a little tax after you build a house, but you have to pay tax when you build a house.
Jing Rong said, "Anyway, I wish you all were closer to me. Of course I have no problem with you being my neighbors. It's convenient for me to eat!"
When he was a soldier in the past, Xi Yanqing had a lot of ideas, and he and Luo Yong always followed him most of the time. They admire Xi Yanqing from the bottom of their hearts. Besides, this is how a team is. People who need leaders and people who need to obey. Only in this way can they develop in perfect harmony. This is true in war, and it is the same in business.
Luo Yong slammed the table: "Then it's settled! We brothers share the blessings and share the difficulties!"
Xi Yanqing quickly made a silent gesture.
Luo Yong immediately shrank his neck and smiled naively.
After Luo Yong and Jing Rong went back that night, Xi Yanqing thought a lot more. This winter, he and Luo Fei did embroidery work and sold ice cream, so the assets were not much, but they increased. Although not much, plus all the original silver, it was only thirty-one taels, but as much as possible.
As for saying that the money is not enough to build a good house, Xi Yanqing is not worried, because building a house is not something that can be done overnight, and the money will not be spent all at once. And he is confident that he will be able to make more money after the spring.
In the blink of an eye, on the 30th day, Luo Fei was cooking dumplings in the house when there was the sound of crackling and setting off firecrackers.
Most of the people in the countryside are too lazy to move in winter, but this day is extremely lively.
Luo Fei made braised carp, pork trotters in sauce, roasted dried eggplant, chicken stewed with mushrooms. He also boiled sheep soup and made pine nuts and corn and skin jelly! This skin jelly came to mind by accident when I was dealing with pork skin the day I made dumplings. It was so delicious that it was bouncy and Q! He also made cabbage mixed with vermicelli, and stir-fried garlic with water and fat mother-in-law! Add eight dishes and one soup together, and they all smell delicious!
Every plate is full, Luo Fei also cooked dumplings, steamed buns and rice, this year has been so simple, it is eye-catching!
Luo Yong had never eaten such a rich meal, and although Jing Rong was from a wealthy family, he had not eaten like this for a long time. The key is that his brother Qi's craftsmanship is really good!
Why does this pine nut corn smell so good? Why is the jelly so strong
Xi Yanqing also felt that his daughter-in-law's craftsmanship was too good to say anything. In the future, who will dare to say that his daughter-in-law's cooking is not as delicious as the Three Treasures
It's called New Year's Eve!
Xi Yanqing posted all the window grilles and the Spring Festival couplets, and hung the firecrackers on the gate beam. When the dumplings were about to come out of the pot, he put the firecrackers away, crackling, and the firecrackers collapsed with incense on their belts. All are!
Luo Fei picked up the dumplings and shouted in the house, "Come in and eat!"
Xi Yanqing and Luo Yong hurriedly entered the room to wash their hands. They sat upright around the dining table like elementary school students, and thought to themselves, "It smells so good!"
Luo Fei also felt that this meal was a good performance, he sat down and put a bowl of rice: "You can eat whatever you want, eat what you like to eat, eat dumplings if you like to eat dumplings, and steamed bread rolls, everything, eat more. "
"Thank you Brother Qi." Luo Yong poured wine for Xi Yanqing and Jingrong, and then poured a cup of hot tea for Luo Fei - the tea was made from dates, and Luo Fei could drink it, "Come here, let's have a toast too!"
"Okay!" Xi Yanqing said, "I wish us a big step forward in the new year, and our days are prosperous and getting better and better!"
"Yes! It's getting better and better, done!"
"Cheers!" Luo Fei wiped his mouth, "Eat quickly, it will be cold in a while."
Hearing this, the four pairs of chopsticks flew together, and the word "delicious" remained on the table.
This year can be said to be extremely happy and lively.
If it wasn't for the sheep at home, Jing Rong and Luo Yong would not be able to leave in the later period, so it is estimated that they would have to stay here at Xi Yanqing to sleep. But the sheep at home could not be ignored, so Jing Rong and Luo Yong went back not long after dark.
I drank some wine, but it only improved the atmosphere, but I didn't drink too much.
Luo Fei really appreciates this, because his biological father is the kind of person who is the most annoying to drink and grind people together. If you are greedy for alcohol, you drink too much, and if you drink too much, you start grinding. Fortunately, Xi Yanqing was not like that, nor was Luo Yong and Jing Rong.
After the banquet, Yanqing went outside and locked the door, and when he came back, he saw Luo Fei wrapping red envelopes in the house. He smiled and asked, "Who is this for?"
Looking at the table, Luo Fei has already packed several, and the amount of money seems to be different.
"For Zhuangzhuang, there are also the Three Treasures and the Four Treasures, and both Jingrong and Luo Yong have a share."
"What about mine?" Xi Yanqing was about to ask, when Luo Fei said, "Who told them to be small, so let's send a red envelope to celebrate."
Xi Yanqing's words suddenly choked in his throat.
Yes, he is old, and he has to send it to his daughter-in-law.
Luo Fei saw that Xi Yanqing was quiet, and wrapped the rest of the red envelopes: "Go to bed early, I have to see the elders tomorrow, right?"
The Spring Festival customs here are not much different from those of modern times. On the first day of the new year, you have to visit the elders.
Xiyan responded in a muffled voice, and secretly complained that Luo Yong and Jing Rong were so lucky! His wife's red envelope, he has not yet!
How do you know...
When he fell asleep and opened his eyes again, Xi Yanqing received the first red envelope of the morning. I saw Luo Fei took out a red envelope from under the pillow and handed it to him. This red envelope was different from others. It was a red satin embroidered tiger red envelope. At first glance, it was made by Luo Fei himself.
"Come, come, come, brother Qing, happy new year." Luo Fei said, "I'll give you a red envelope. I'll be happy this year, but don't pout any more."
"When did I pout?" Xi Yanqing refused to accept it!
"I don't know who was gloomy yesterday." Luo Fei smiled, "Like a child."
"I look like a child?" Xi Yanqing took the red envelope and rolled over and pressed Luo Fei, "I look like a child, so tell me who planted this child in my stomach?"
"Is there any need to ask?" Luo Fei said, "Of course his father planted it."
"...No problem." Xi Yanqing pecked Luo Fei's mouth, "Are you up?"
"Get up. It's rare to be able to go out and breathe." At this time, it was time to go to the door openly.
They had to go to the village chief's house first, then to Dr. Liang's house, and then to Han's house. And Uncle Li, who combed Luo Fei's hair when Luo Fei got married, also went to visit. As for why he didn't go to Luo's house, because there is a lot of attention here, it is best to go to his father-in-law's house in the third year of junior high.
Xi Yanqing walked with Luo Fei one by one and received some red envelopes. Although a red envelope may only contain three cents at most, is this the intention of the elders! Luo Fei and Xi Yanqing were still very happy.
Luo Fei collected the money, while Xi Yanqing continued to walk down the house with some food.
On the way, they also saw a lot of juniors go to places where there are elderly people at home. After all, the village is so big, it is normal to meet them.
It also includes Luo Yong and Jing Rong, who are new to Huaping Village, and Han Yang, who is strong and strong. They have to go to Yue Li's house. They also met Zhang Yangfan, but they ignored each other. Xi Yanqing carefully guarded Luo Fei, while Luo Fei was busy teasing Zhuangzhuang.
For some people, the past is the past, and they are no longer in the same class, so there is no need to care about them anymore.
Luo Fei and Xi Yanqing finally went to Aunt Fatty's house. Because they wanted to think about more chickens this year, they decided to say hello to the fat aunt first, and let the fat aunt tell them before hatching the chicks this year, and they want to order more.
On the third day of junior high, there was a little snow in the world, and Xi Yanqing took Luo Fei to Luo's house.
Xi Yanqing drank some wine with Luo Tian and shared his views.
"Father, we want to build a new house after the spring. Luo Yong is going to marry Sanbao, and my little one will be born this year, so we don't want to delay any longer. But Luo Yong and Jingrong have no experience. I'm also worried about where it will go wrong, so I want to ask you to help me make up my mind. As for the farm work, don't worry, someone will definitely do it by then."
"There's not that much farm work at home. Don't worry about building a house. Dad knows it well, and he definitely won't let you suffer." Luo Tian said happily, "As long as you have chosen the land, you can think about building it carefully. What kind of thing, the rest of the father can help you watch."
"Thank you dad."
"Then Yanqing, you don't plan to sell ice cream anymore?" Li Yuehua asked.
"Yes. But there are still people who continue to sell them, and I will take some money from them." Xi Yanqing said, "This year, I plan to raise sheep, chickens, ducks and cattle with Jingrong and the others, and plant more fruit trees."
"Then do you still have space to farm?" Roger asked.
"Eighty percent of it is gone, so I plan to outsource all the land this year."
"That will cost a lot of wages, can it be done?" Li Yuehua was a little worried.
"You have to try it out. I also want Erbao to have a better life, so I have to work harder."
"You are good enough for him, look at what he eats, he is white and fat like a pig." Li Yuehua said so, and was happy to hear Xi Yanqing's words. At first, I was worried that Luo Fei was not doing well, but now that he is doing so well, some people think it is not enough. According to her, her son is the happiest in the whole village!
"Since you have already made up your mind about Yanqing, then you can do what you want." Luo Tian said, "Dad still said that, as long as our family can help you, no matter what you say, we are all a family. Don't be rude."
Luo Tian spoke boldly, and Xi Yanqing knew that this person was not just talking about it, so it would be much easier. So he talked to Luo Fei and laughed and ate dinner with his family before leaving.
It's quite amazing to eat dumplings on the fifth day. The dumplings they made years ago are gone after eating today's.
More than seven hundred! After four or five meals, it will be gone. What kind of meal does this have to be? ! You must know that there are more than dumplings on the dinner table.
Well, if there are more Luo Yong like this in the family, they will all go bankrupt!
Luo Yong also felt that he ate too much. He scratched his head embarrassedly: "Brother Xi, when will we start working? I don't feel comfortable whether I work or not."
Not to mention eating so well! He always has a sense of anxiety that the money he earns is not worth the money he eats!
"Isn't it going to be spring soon? Let's clean up the homestead first, pull up the weeds on it, and move the stones. There are also stones for building houses that have to be picked, and I won't have much time to spare. Heaven." Xi Yanqing made a plan in his heart, "If it doesn't snow tomorrow, let's go measure the land first to see how big the house is. In addition, the restaurant in the town will also be opened, I'll go to the town later. If you want to sell some rams, you'd better go to the restaurant and ask." The place that raises sheep usually doesn't buy rams, and the place that buys rams is a restaurant.
"That's it, Brother Xi, remember to call me when you go to town." Jing Rong said, "Then let's go back first."
"I'm going to make hand-rolled noodles tomorrow morning, you two better come early, so as not to cook too early." Luo Fei said.
"Knowing Brother Qi, about dinner, when are we late?" Luo Yong laughed, "Let's go!"
The house became quiet, and Xi Yanqing went to find a pen and paper and began to design their new home. He and Luo Fei both decided to build a three-bedroom and two-hall! why? In the future, their children will have their own bedroom, and they can also get their own study. In case there is another one someday, it can also be arranged to go to the study.
In short, must have three rooms and two halls!
Xi Yanqing patted Luo Fei's belly: "How about dad get you a small cradle in the bedroom?"
Boom!
The child kicked lightly inside, as if responding to his words.
Xi Yanqing and Luo Fei were stunned for a moment, and Xi Yanqing glanced at his hand: "Daughter-in-law, the child seems to have kicked me."
Luo Fei also felt a strange touch, but when he wanted to poke his stomach and let the child move again, he saw a strange change in his hand. His plum blossom, which had never changed its color, suddenly turned red