The future is bright, but the reality is thin.
"Yes, we can go to the county seat."
While speaking, Luo Jianjia had already washed the pot.
The Zhao family had never been to the county seat, and even the town seldom went.
When I think of the distant and wealthy county town, I feel nervous and excited.
"Also... let's not go." Zhao shi put the firewood in the bottom of the pot.
It's a shame for a country person like her to go to the county town.
"Well, let's not go to the county seat." Luo Jianjia said.
However, she silently added in her heart.
Do not go to the county, go to the capital.
When Zhao Shi heard her daughter-in-law's words, she was both relaxed and slightly disappointed.
Soon, though, these emotions were drawn to the dishes in front of them.
Potato cubes and meat cubes are already cut.
After finishing the conversation, Luo Jianjia put the cut pork belly into the pot with cold water, added the seasoning, blanched, washed and drained.
When Mrs. Zhao saw Luo Jianjia pouring out the water that had cooked the meat, she was very distressed. She opened her mouth to say something, but she still didn't say anything when she saw how busy Luo Jianjia was.
Luo Jianjia didn't see Zhao's expression.
She cleaned the pot, put the pork belly in the pot when it was hot, stir-fry, stir-fry to get the fat, fry it to a slightly charred color, and put it out for later use.
Then add sugar, fry over low heat until it becomes slightly yellow, put the meat pieces that have just been poured into the pot, stir fry until slightly yellow, add onion, ginger and garlic, add some seasonings, and stir fry evenly.
After frying, pour some boiling water to boil, cover and start to simmer.
Zhao Shi was watching Luo Jianjia cooking the whole time, and she was amazed.
When the lid was closed, she couldn't help but ask, "If there is sugar and salt, will the taste be skewed?"
Luo Jianjia explained: "No, mother, sugar can be colored or fresh."
Zhao Shi was still very confused and asked, "Isn't sugar sweet?"
Luo Jianjia smiled and said, "Mother, you will know after you taste it."
Zhao shi looked at the confident smile on Luo Jianjia's face, no doubts in his heart, and there was a faint expectation.
When the fragrance came out, Zhao Shi couldn't help but say, "It's really fragrant."
She really didn't expect meat to do this.
She used to fry it directly, or stew it, but she didn't expect to have so many tricks.
"Mother eat more in a while."
"Okay..." After speaking, Mr. Zhao quickly changed his tune, "No, that, no. You and your father should eat more, I'll be wasting it."
Luo Jianjia smiled and said nothing more.
After the meat was stewed, Luo Jianjia put the sliced potatoes in, stir-fry, and simmered for another quarter of an hour.
When the potatoes become soft and glutinous, collect the juice and put them out.
Afterwards, Mr. Zhao was cleaning the pot in the kitchen, and Luo Jianjia went to the vegetable field to pick a few cucumbers and some beans.
After washing, cook the beans in a pot, remove them and cut them into pieces.
Chop the cucumber again, cut it and put it on a plate.
After making this, patted some garlic, made a dressing, and poured the dressing into two pans.
Luo Jianjia's hands and feet are fast, and the two cold dishes are ready in no time.
Today, the Chu family ate four dishes extravagantly and steamed white rice.
What Zhao is most curious about is the braised pork with potatoes.
Looking at the braised pork with thick oily red sauce, Mr. Zhao picked up his chopsticks and tasted it carefully.
Before biting into the meat, the taste of the soup already entered the mouth.
Suddenly, Zhao's eyes lit up.
"It tastes so good!" Zhao said in surprise, "It's not sweet at all, and it's delicious."
After she finished speaking, she said to Boss Chu, "Old man, try it now."
Boss Chu smiled and said, "Okay, okay."
Everyone enjoyed this meal.
Zhao’s favorite braised pork, Chu boss obviously likes minced meat and eggplant.
Zhao was not willing to eat more at first, but under the persuasion of Boss Chu and Luo Jianjia, he couldn't help eating more quickly.
The weather was getting hot, and the dishes were not easy to keep for too long, so the three of them ate all the four dishes, and their stomachs were very full.
"It's really been a long time since I've eaten so well. It's like Chinese New Year... No, it's even better than Chinese New Year." Zhao said with a smile.
Boss Chu nodded in agreement.
While chatting, Zhao Shi suddenly thought of another person in the family.
"Hey..." Mr. Zhao sighed deeply, "I don't know how Brother Leng is now."
As a mother, when she eats delicious food, she can't help but think of her son who is not heard from outside.
Hearing his son's name, the smile on Boss Chu's face disappeared instantly, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Luo Jianjia was reminiscing about the meat just now, and her eyes moved slightly when she suddenly heard the male protagonist's name.
Looking at the soup on the plate, Mr. Zhao choked and said, "I don't know if he can eat a mouthful of meat."
Boss Chu sighed slightly and said solemnly, "It's enough to be alive."
As soon as he heard the word "live", Zhao's tears were completely left behind.
Luo Jinjia couldn't see Zhao Shi and Boss Chu look like this.
Especially now that they have been together for a long time, the feelings are different from before.
She couldn't look at Zhao's dejected appearance.
Luo Jianjia looked down at Zhao's trembling hand and reached out to hold it.
Feeling the slight heat on the back of her hand, Mr. Zhao looked up at Luo Jianjia.
"Mother, he... Xiang... Xiang Gong is definitely still alive." Luo Jianjia said firmly.
Luo Jianjia had said these words countless times, and Zhao Shi was also slightly numb.
Although I feel happy every time I hear it, I am still very worried.
"Since you're alive, why haven't you come back to take a look for so long?" Zhao shi complained slightly, "At least it's good to send a letter to the family."
"Maybe it's too busy, or some other reason." Luo Jianjia found a reason for the male protagonist.
She had read the novel whole, and couldn't remember some details, so she didn't know why the male protagonist hadn't come back for several years.
The frustration on Zhao's face was still the same, and the whole person looked a little older in an instant.
Boss Chu was usually much more sober than Mr. Zhao, but today, for some reason, he was also depressed a lot, and he hung his head and didn't speak.
Luo Jianjia was silent for a long time and said, "Maybe I will be back soon."
Immediately, both Zhao and Boss Chu looked over.
"Soon?" Boss Chu muttered.
"Jianjia, what do you mean by that?" Zhao shi asked anxiously.
Luo Jianjia couldn't bear it and started to lie.
"I heard from the passing passengers at the dock a few days ago. They said that the soldiers at the border may be fake and will be coming back soon."
Zhao's heart suddenly became happy, but she had waited too long, afraid that it would be empty again, and asked again: "How long did they say?"
Luo Jinjia thought, it's not a problem for Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao to worry all day, it's not good for their health.
Furthermore, the male protagonist is indeed coming back soon, so she decided to give them a reassurance.
"Next month."
next month.
This is a very accurate point in time.
Accurate enough to be seen and touched.
three years.
It's been three years.
For the first time, Mr. Zhao and Boss Chu heard such a clear time.
Hearing this information, Zhao Shi and Boss Chu immediately became happy, completely different from the depressed mood just now.
"Jianjia, can Brother Leng really come back next month?" Zhao's voice was a little choked.
Tears in laughter.
Luo Jianjia nodded: "Yes, next month."
If the timeline in the books hasn't changed because of her arrival, it's next month.
"That's good, that's good, it's good to come back... I have to clean up, the house is too messy." Saying that, Mr. Zhao was about to stand up and clean up.
Boss Chu was obviously also very happy.
However, he still has some sanity.
After being excited, he tugged at the Zhao family and said, "Daughter, don't get too excited. My daughter-in-law just said it, and it was the guest who said it. This may not be true."
"It should be true, right?" The joy on Zhao's face weakened a bit, "Or they can't say the same."
Saying that, Mrs Zhao turned to look at Luo Jianjia, as if seeking her support and affirmation.
Luo Jinjia received this look and glanced at Boss Chu again.
"Father's consideration is not unreasonable." Luo Jianjia said.
As soon as he finished speaking, the smile on Zhao's face disappeared. She immediately said again: "However, whether it is true or not, we will find out next month, and mother doesn't have to be sad now. Let's wait for next month."
Boss Chu also said: "Well, then wait for next month."
This is not only to comfort his daughter-in-law, but also to comfort himself.
The news of Luo Jianjia last night was like throwing a pebble into the calm stagnant water, causing ripples.
Early the next day, she found that Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao rarely got up late, and they had heavy dark circles under their eyes.
At a glance, I knew I didn't sleep well.
The amazing thing is that although they didn't sleep well, the two of them seemed to be in good spirits.
As soon as Mr. Zhao got up, he started to clean up, feed the chickens, and sweep the yard.
Since Luo Jianjia came through, she has been doing all the work.
Unexpectedly, the Zhao family is working again today.
"Mother, let me come." Luo Jianjia said.
"No, no, I'll come, I'll come, you can rest." Zhao said with a smile.
Having been with the Zhao family for a long time, Luo Jianjia can probably feel that her attitude is tough, and she really doesn't want her to help.
Seeing that there was not much work to do, Luo Jianjia said, "Well, my daughter-in-law is going to cook."
"Okay, let's cook." Zhao said.
Luo Jianjia made carrot vegetable cake and boiled a pot of egg and vegetable soup.
After it was done, Boss Chu came back.
She thought that Boss Chu was going for a stroll in the village, but she didn't expect him to bring back a bundle of firewood.
"Father, why did you go to chop wood again, didn't you agree that your daughter-in-law will do these things?" Luo Jianjia frowned slightly.
Boss Chu's health is not good, and Luo Jianjia is all covered by the heavy and tiring work.
After all, she's very strong, and doing these things doesn't take much effort at all.
Boss Chu smiled and said, "Well, if you are idle, you are also idle, and you can move your body."
During the meal, Luo Jianjia looked at Boss Chu and the Zhao family several times.
These two seem a little strange today, looking very happy.
Could it be because the male lead is back
After a while, Luo Jianjia heard Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao mention the male protagonist.
Sure enough, because of this.
After the meal, Mr. Zhao started to clean the house, messing around here and there.
Luo Jianjia was a little strange for a while, then put it down.
It is better to be happy than to be sad. When a person's mood is good, his body will gradually improve.
She was happy that the two of them were in such a state.
Because the egg fried rice sold well yesterday, Luo Jianjia fried two more pounds of egg fried rice today.
The five-pound egg fried rice sold out quickly.
Even yesterday's guests came to buy again.
After they finished buying the goods, they left here, waiting for Luo Jianjia and the others.
As soon as I bought it, I bought three catties and took it with me to eat on the road.
A piece of five cents is only seventy-five cents for three catties, which is really a drop in the bucket for them.
The amount doesn't matter, it's the taste that matters.
Even Luo Jianjia received the reward for the first time, twenty-five cents.
The merchant gave a penny, but it was useless to look for it.
Luo Jianjia and the others suddenly became the focus of the neighborhood.
Everyone is making money with a few pennies, but they received the money all at once.
The sudden attention made Zhao Shi and Boss Chu both excited and a little at a loss.
Luo Jianjia was very at ease.
After pushing and refusing several times, she accepted the money.
The people around them cast envious eyes, and began to look at them and muttered something.
The person who ate the set meal here also said, "Uncle and aunt, why do you still have so many people buying this egg fried rice for so little?"
Zhao explained: "Because the ingredients are good, they use expensive rice and oil, and the taste is good."
After a while, the merchants on the dock came over looking at the movement here.
There are also a few who were recommended by the merchant just now.
In less than a quarter of an hour, the remaining egg fried rice was sold out.
Some people didn't get it.
"Boss, do you still have egg fried rice?"
Boss Chu responded: "No, it's just sold out."
The merchant frowned.
Seeing that the guests were unhappy, Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao didn't know what to do.
They both regretted that the fry was too little today, and they were worried that the guests would get angry.
Luo Jianjia looked at the unsold stir-fried vegetables on the side and asked, "Would you like some of this?"
The merchant glanced at the cooking and said nothing.
Luo Jianjia continued to sell: "Egg fried rice and these fried vegetables are all fried by me, and the taste is similar."
Hearing this, the merchant glanced at Luo Jianjia and said reluctantly, "Okay, come on a little bit."
Zhao shi didn't expect to be like this, so she glanced at her daughter-in-law with admiration, and immediately went to cook food for the guests happily.
People are always curious.
The merchants who were not interested in the food at Luo Jianjia's side couldn't help but come over to buy some, seeing how happy others were eating.
The food that usually takes more than half an hour to sell out is sold out in less than half an hour today.
Seeing Yiweiji's booming business, the surrounding businesses looked at them with envy and jealousy in their eyes.