I was a hunter in ancient times

Chapter 10 Not enough money

   The villagers cleaned up the rough-skinned and thick-skinned wild boar thoroughly, and Shen Xi gave some internal organs to the villagers who came to help, and the lively Shen family's courtyard became quiet.

After sending off all the villagers, Shen Xi wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand, breathed a sigh of relief, and carried a heavy money box from the house to Zhou Du: "The price on the market is twelve coins. I'll give you a count of twelve cents too."

Zhou Du didn't have any objection to this, and let Shen Xi make the price.

"Two hundred and seventy catties, that is, three slings of money and two hundred and forty Wen." Shen Xi drew the money from the money box as he settled the accounts.

Zhang's family gave him five slings of money yesterday for buying first, and today he spent a lot of money harvesting vegetables in the village. Now Shenxi moved all the money out of the family, and he can only take out three slings of money, and the remaining two hundred But Wen couldn't get it out anyway.

Shen Xi's face was flushed red, and he didn't dare to look Zhou Du straight.

Zhou Du silently listened to Shen Xi's voice counting money getting smaller and smaller, and said: "If you don't remove the offal money, is there still money for killing pigs?"

He saw that Shen Xi gave things to everyone who helped , Even the old man who helped him carry the pig back took care of it, so he should pay the money.

Shen Xi paused while counting the money, and then shook his head firmly: "The pigs here are all whole pigs, and the internal organs are difficult to take care of and they are not worth much money."

Besides, he bought Zhoudu pheasant and hare during the day He took advantage of a lot at that time, if he wants to take advantage of this even now, isn't he just bullying others.

Zhou Du didn't speak, and lowered his eyes, waiting for him to solve it.

Shen Xi lowered his face, his cheeks were flushed, he had never been so embarrassed, but today he was embarrassed twice by Zhou Du.

Flipping the hot copper plate in his hand, Shen Xi took a deep breath, and said in a weak tone: "I don't have enough money, can I owe you a few days, and I will pay you the rest of the money when the Zhang family pays me. How about you."

Zhou Du looked at his slightly red eyes due to shyness, raised his hand and said, "I don't need the rest of the money, but I have one condition."

Shen Xi was taken aback, He glanced at Zhou Du strangely, but he thought in his heart that this man was so strange that he didn't even ask for money, but he still showed a respectful look on his face: "Speak, say."

Zhou Du's Adam's apple twitched slightly, Opening his lips, he said, "Please treat me to a meal."

"...Huh?" After being stunned for a moment, Shen Xi immediately realized that the roots behind his ears were extremely hot.

How about more than two hundred texts, just to have a meal here?

Is it really just eating? !

He remembered that Zhou Du said that he was penniless, and that the wild boars he had brought back from a narrow escape had made some money, and that's how he squandered it?

Seeing that Shen Xi was stunned, Zhou Du frowned slightly: "Is there too little money?"

"A lot," Shen Xi hurriedly returned to his senses, lowering his eyes to forcefully suppress his wild thoughts, and restrained himself: "It's because you paid too much money. The food is not worth so much money."

Zhou Du recalled the taste of the food Shenxi sent last time, pursed his lips, and said without thinking: "I think it's worth it."

The supplies in this mountain village are scarce, and one or two One chicken can pay one month's rent, and other daily necessities don't cost much. The most important thing right now is to solve the problem of food and clothing.

If it's just a full meal, just buying some dry food can satisfy your hunger, but Zhou Du is used to enjoying it, he not only wants to be full but also wants to eat well.

Shen Xi's craftsmanship is good, and he likes it very much. He is willing to spend more money for this.

Zhou Du didn't know how much his understatement caused Shen Xi's heart.

At this moment, Shen Xi felt that Zhou Du's words were like a seed, and a peach tree was planted in his heart, which quickly germinated and grew, and finally the branches were full of flowers, and at the top of the branch stood a magpie, chirping. barking non-stop.

"I...I'll do it now." Shen Xi clenched her fingertips tightly, suppressing the little magpie in her heart, got up and hurriedly went to the kitchen to cook.

Zhou Du raised his eyebrows, so impatient?

Shen Xi entered the kitchen, Li Yu hadn't left yet, he knew that Shen Xi always liked to be clean, and after using the kitchen, he always had to clean it up.

Li Yu looked up and saw Shen Xi walking in with the same hands and feet, and said in astonishment: "Xiao Xi, your face is so red."

"Really?" Shen Xi raised his hand to touch his cheek, not only it was red but also hot.

"It's okay, do you want me to check your pulse?" Li Yu has been studying medicine with Shen Mu for several years, and ordinary ailments are nothing to worry about.

Shen Xi waved his hands again and again: "It's okay, it's too hot today, I sweated a little all afternoon, I'll just wipe it off."

After Shen Xi finished speaking, he approached the water tank, fetched a basin of clean water, and wrapped it with a wet handkerchief On his face, the coolness quickly relieved his hotness, and when he saw Li Yu who was wiping the stove, he stopped him aloud: "Little Yuer, don't wipe it, I have to cook two dishes later, Help me steam the rice."

Li Yu was puzzled: "You are going to Zhang's house later, why do you still need to cook?"

Shen Xi blinked: "I will cook for you, you and Aunt Li will help me It's been an afternoon, so I have to cook something delicious to reward you."

Li Yu was deeply moved, but still shook his head: "You've been tired all day, starting tonight, you won't be able to rest for two or three days , if you have time to cook for me, you should go back to the house and rest first."

Shen Xi took off the apron hanging on the wall and tied it, rolled up his sleeves, and said nonchalantly: "Cooking is not tiring, you can help me make a fire, it will be very fast."

Li Yu couldn't persuade Shen Xi, so he had to accept his fate Helping him out, seeing Shen Xi go to the courtyard to fetch two catties of wild pork back, he frowned: "It's all from my own family, just stir-fry two dishes at will, don't make it too complicated."

According to Li Yu's intention, stir fry any Vegetables are fine, but Shen Xi didn't expect to take meat.

Shen Xi smiled softly, crescent crescent: "Just make two new dishes, not complicated."

Li Yu choked for a moment, feeling that Shen Xi was too abnormal today, knowing that he was going to Zhang's house to be busy tonight. But he has been busy from night to morning, without a break for several days, and now he still has time to study new dishes, it's crazy.

Zhou Du hadn't been sitting in the courtyard of Shen's house for a long time, when a scent that made people move their index fingers wafted out from the kitchen, Zhou Du's fingers on his knees involuntarily tapped, feeling a little more anticipation in his heart.

In the kitchen, Li Yu was choking, and kept leaning his head to ask Shen Xi: "Xiaoxi, why did you put so much chili?

" If you can't stand it, go out first and take it easy." Shen Xi held the spatula in his left hand, facing the pungent smell without changing his expression.

"Oh, good." After Li Yu sneezed a few times, he finally couldn't take it anymore and walked out of the kitchen.

Without Li Yu's questioning here and there, Shen Xi can completely sink into cooking, and in a short time, several dishes with good color, fragrance and taste will be ready.

"Xiao Yu'er helps serve the dishes, let's set the meal in the courtyard tonight." After Shen Xi finished cooking, he brought out two dishes by himself, and ordered Li Yu again.

In the courtyard of the Shen family, there was a round table polished with stones. It was not very big and could only accommodate four or five people, which was just right for the small Shen family.

A series of fragrant dishes were brought out, and everyone in the yard couldn't help swallowing secretly.

Shen Xi came out with new bowls and chopsticks, and greeted Zhou Du: "The food is ready, come and eat."

Only then did Li Yu notice that there were other people in the courtyard. Zhou Du himself was dressed in black, and he sat in the corner without making a sound. It was really hard to see him if he didn't pay attention.

Holding the rice bowl, Li Yu turned his eyes around Zhou Du who was walking slowly, and then turned around on Shen Xi, suddenly seemed to understand something.

What a pretense to invite him to dinner, it turns out that the drunkard's intention is not to drink, the person in front of him should be the one Shen Xi really wants to invite.

For a while, Li Yu poked the rice bowl in a depressed mood, but fortunately his attention was quickly attracted by the novel dishes on the table, and he looked at Shen Xi with admiration: "It smells so good, Xiao Xi, you What are the dishes here?"

Shen Xi moved a stool for Zhou Du, and Zhou Du sat down calmly, glanced at the dishes on the table, quite satisfied, every dish was his favorite For the taste, this meal is worth buying.

After Shen Xi settled Zhou Du, he pointed to the dishes on the table and introduced them one by one: "Minced meat vermicelli, fish-flavored shredded pork, fried pork slices, and spicy stir-fried twice-cooked pork."

Li Yu was a little confused after hearing this: " Aren't these all the signature dishes of Jufulou?"

Shen Xi handed out the bowls and chopsticks to Zhoudu, and said with a smile: "Yes, didn't you keep clamoring to make money and go to Jufulou for a meal? I won't spend money to satisfy you today."

"Is that so?" Li Yu didn't believe Shen Xi's coaxing words, and blocked his mouth with a piece of fried meat, then his eyes widened in the next moment, completely forgetting what Shen Xi said What: "It's delicious."

Zhou Du was not as exaggerated as he was, and he tasted every dish lightly.

The minced pork vermicelli is not made into the usual light and crispy taste, but it is fried with spicy and fragrant. It is very spicy and delicious with rice. The focus of fish-flavored shredded pork lies in the condiments. The pickled chili and strong onion, ginger and garlic flavor not only cover up the fishy smell of wild pork, but also bring out the umami taste of fish, which is spicy and refreshing.

The pan-fried pork slices are fried golden on both sides, sprinkled with pepper powder and chopped green onion, crispy and numb. Spicy stir-fried twice-cooked pork, the flavors of chili and garlic complement each other, and the pork belly is bright red in color, fat but not greasy.

After tasting it once, although Zhou Du was still eating slowly, the speed of chopsticks was obviously increased, and the rice in his hand was gradually decreasing.

Shen Xi treated him with a bowl and saw that he was inferior, and gave him another bowl with a wink, and pressed it firmly for him with a rice spoon, lest he would not be full.

After eating two big bowls of rice, and the dishes on the table had bottomed out, Zhou Du's brows relaxed, and he felt comfortable all over.

"Drink another bowl of soup to get rid of the oil." Shen Xi waited for him to finish his meal, then brought a bowl of wax gourd soup from the kitchen and put it in front of Zhou Du. It was still hot when it came out of the pot. When he put down the bowl, he pinched his earlobe and reminded: " Drink slowly, don't burn it."

"Yeah." Zhou Du held the porcelain spoon and stirred the soup bowl gently, and only took a light drink when the temperature cooled down.

The winter melon is soft and rotten, and the soup is fragrant.

In the hot summer, after eating a mouthful of spicy food, it is inevitable to be upset and irritable. Drinking a bowl of winter melon soup not only relieves greasy but also clears away heat and heat.

Zhou Du couldn't help feeling that this is how people live.