Retreat to the countryside

51-60

Chapter 51 It's New Year's Eve

After Fang Shujing returned home without any preparation, he gave a red envelope, one tael of silver to each person. Had a lively meal at home.

As the Chinese New Year is approaching, his little wife has already prepared everything. She spends the day with him around the stove to bake something to eat, and her life is pretty cool.

Mrs. Fang brought some melon seeds to the door. As soon as she came in, she felt a strong warmth and said, "You are still so comfortable." You need to eat and drink.

Fang Shujing brought him a small bench and said, "Mom, how about we help you with the work." Just cooking at home is tiring enough.

"No need, I'm used to being busy." Fang said, "Your father's apprentices will leave on the 28th. I asked them to leave early and leave on the 25th. Come back after the fifth day of the Lunar New Year." The young apprentice is either from the same village or from another village not far away. I made a lot of money this year. I went to spend money and saved six taels of silver. The young man and his wife also had one or two taels in their hands. This day was something I couldn't even think about before. It took most of Fang's life to feel that her life was comfortable and comfortable.

Fang said: "Many people have asked me to come here this year and want you to write couplets." Fang Shujing is the only scholar in the village.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that their life has been getting better day by day since Fang Shujing came back. People in the village are superstitious, and if Fang Shujing can help write couplets, they will be lucky.

Fang Shujing said: "This is simple."

The more Fang looked at Fang Shujing, the more sensible he became. There was a joyful smile on his face: "Let's have the New Year's reunion dinner at home. I've prepared a lot this year."

"Sure, Liu'er and I will go there early to help." Fang Shujing said, Fang Shujing said. Then Shi walked out happily.

Seeing that the weather outside was getting colder, Liu Yechen's face dropped a little, and he said, "I don't know if my master has a place to stay." Although he is a master and apprentice, he has raised him since he was a child, so he is My only relative in this world.

Fang Shujing said: "Master may spend the winter somewhere, and he will come to you next year. You are his beloved little apprentice, and he will definitely not trust you."

Liu Yechen mentioned the master, the most daring thing he did My son got married without his master. I don't know how his master would react if he found out.

Fang Shujing said, "What if your master doesn't let you marry me?"

"No, master is a very nice person. Besides, he even got us engaged before." Liu Yechen said seriously, Fang Shujing said seriously. Jing couldn't hold it back and went over to pinch his face.

Liu Yechen shook his head to resist the pinch.

The two couldn't help but started arguing again.

When Fang came back with the red paper folded, he saw the two of them having fun.

Mrs. Fang coughed slightly, and the two of them immediately became honest. Liu Yechen's cheeks turned red and he turned back to the house.

Fang Shujing said: "Mom, I will write it for you now." After that, he spread the red paper on the table. Writing couplets was nothing more than auspicious words such as "the family is prosperous." "Peace every year" and other auspicious words, he wrote I made more than ten copies and wrote various blessing characters.

It's enough for Fang to give out favors!

Fang Shujing's font is very chic and beautiful, and it's better than the ones they bought when they were rushing to the market.

Mrs. Fang put the red paper aside to dry, quietly pulled her son aside and said, "Your eldest brother will be a father in a few months. When will you have good news?" For Mrs. Fang, how many grandchildren are there? Never too much.

This is the first time I ask. In the past, Fang Shujing went out to study and the two of them were not often together. Although she was anxious to hold the child, she couldn't push her too hard. Now that he has been on vacation for nearly two months, the two of them are clingy every day. Serve more snacks together.

Fang Shujing said: "Mom... I know."

Seeing that her son didn't want to mention it, Fang's face became hot and she said, "I just said that casually, you young people can make up your own minds." After that, she put it away. The couplet left.

Fang Shujing guessed that her daughter-in-law must be embarrassed now. If she went in now, she would probably be kicked out.

Just make something delicious.

In the days since he came back, the water tank containing fish meat has been reduced by one-third. He also had enough rest and planned to make braised pork and steam some rice. Just make a small pickle.

Since their pickles have been sold to the mountains three times, there are not many pickles left at home.

Fang Shujing took some crispy red oil pickles, then found a piece of three-layered pork from the vat and defrosted it in the house.

I went to wash the rice myself. This year's new rice was originally very sweet. After Fang Shujing added water, he sprinkled a little spiritual spring water in it to bring out the fragrance of the rice.

Then cut the meat into finger-thick strips and stir-fry directly in the pot. Don't add any oil at all, so that the fat in the meat is forced to release. When you see that the meat is slightly burnt, take it out quickly, add oil to fry the rock sugar first, and stir-fry the spices when the rock sugar is completely melted. A strong aroma rose, and Fang Shujing put in the stir-fried pork belly and continued to stir-fry.

Finally, add a little water and simmer slowly, so that the pork belly stewed in rich red sauce will not have any fishy smell or fat in your mouth. After taking a sip, the meat will melt and it will melt. Pair it with a bowl of white rice. Absolutely.

Fang Shujing's cooking was so delicious that soon Xu Quan and Ah Huang were both in the kitchen.

"Master, what have you done again?" Just smelling this smell made his mouth water.

Ah Huang even shook his big tail tightly.

"Braised pork."

Gudong... Xu Quan swallowed. The braised pork cooked by the young master is more delicious than the one cooked in the restaurant. Just one bite of meat can consume half a bowl of rice. Xu Quan is now strong enough to eat, and said: "How much rice have been cooked." Then he said: "How about I go to Aunt Liu's house to buy some steamed buns." The village will prepare more things before the Chinese New Year. During the New Year, it is inevitable to send gifts here and there. If someone's family is running out of food, you can exchange some with people in the village.

Fang Shujing said: "There is enough rice." But he said: "Go and buy some uncooked rice." The two bags of rice that Fang brought were almost eaten. There are only a few days left before the Chinese New Year and there is no way to eat during the Chinese New Year.

Rice is a serious fine grain in the village. Who can eat it every day? Most people eat it during the autumn harvest. Use it to entertain during the Chinese New Year or when important guests come. If you save two bags of rice, you can last for a year. But Fang Shujing likes to eat, and Liu Yechen is used to him, so the rice that was originally enough to last for a year is now almost eaten after only one month.

Xu Quan said: "Then I'll go buy it tomorrow." As the Chinese New Year is approaching, there is also a large market near the village. The Chinese New Year is approaching, and even the stingiest people are willing to spend money to buy something.

There are meat sellers, vegetable sellers, grain sellers, and those selling stove candies and candied haws. Xu Quan had long heard it from people in the village. I've always wanted to see it, but I haven't had the chance yet.

I heard that the market is cheaper when it's crowded, so you can buy everything together.

Fang Shujing gave him one tael of silver and asked him to buy more new rice this year. He watched the rest and gave him the remaining silver. As the Chinese New Year is approaching, you can buy yourself some favorite things.

The two of them were chatting here, smelling the sweeter and sweeter smell coming from the pot, which made Ah Huang anxiously say: "Ouch." The dog who eats delicious food with them every day is also greedy.

Fang Shujing opened the lid of the pot, and the tangy aroma spread to his nostrils. The aroma made Ah Huang wag his tail.