Throughout the morning, He Xiaoya was restless, even lacking enthusiasm while sweeping the floor.
She was worried.
Having spent so much money, if she couldn't sell the goods and incurred a loss, then...
"Big sister-in-law, we're back!"
Wang Xiao Si barged into the house, carrying three and a half pounds of pork as if he were a flying general.
"How did it go? Did you sell everything?"
"We sold out long ago!" Wang Xiao Si said gleefully. "Big sister-in-law, guess how much money we made?"
"Tell me quickly! I've been anxious!"
"325 wen!"
He Xiaoya felt as though her heart was about to burst.
If they could earn this much every day, they would never have to endure hardship again.
Her family would no longer look down on Da Zhuang, and they wouldn't even prevent her from returning to her parents' home.
Thinking of this, He Xiaoya couldn't help but feel her nose tingle and her eyes well up with tears.
"Big sister-in-law," Wang Xiao Si asked, "why are you crying?"
"It's nothing." He Xiaoya wiped her tears. "Where are others and mother?"
"They're coming behind us. They'll be here soon." Wang Xiao Si handed her the pork. "Mother said we'll have braised pork for dinner tonight."
He Xiaoya's tears threatened to fall again.
Ordinary families might only buy a piece like this for the New Year...
Since the day Er Dan's marriage was called off, Mother had changed. Although she was still a bit cold, she hadn't scolded He Xiaoya again. She even provided good food and found a way to earn so much money.
As a daughter-in-law, she had to be filial and take care of the family.
Before long, Li Yao and the others arrived home.
After a quick lunch, the family resumed their busy work.
With so many items today, they had to divide them into two pots for braising. But everyone was motivated because they could earn money, and they finished everything before it got dark.
"I'll make the braised pork," Li Yao took a short break and said, "Xiao Ya, come and learn."
"Okay, Mother."
She washed the meat with warm water, cut it into small cubes, blanched them in boiling water, and then drained them.
She heated the pot, poured in oil, and stir-fried the meat until the surface turned golden. When that happened, she added water, salt, ginger slices, shallots, star anise, cinnamon, a Little rock sugar for flavour. She brought it to a boil over high heat and then simmered it for forty minutes.
When she lifted the lid, a rich aroma wafted out.
The tender meat was reddish, shiny, and trembling. Its color was bright red, and it melted in the mouth.
He Xiaoya stared in awe.
In all her years, she had never seen braised pork cooked so fragrantly and beautifully!
Having earned some money and having braised pork, the family enjoyed a joyful dinner.
When having dinner Li Yao thought she has to find soya beans or unlock, so that she can make soya sauce.
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Transmigrated to Ancient Times with System
RandomFor reading purposes only, the story is not mine. Just read Li Yao, a retired assassin, woke up one day to find herself transmigrated to ancient times and became a famous shrew far and wide. She had four children, her husband had passed away, and it...
