Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C229. Mushroom Cultivation.

Chapter 229: Mushroom Cultivation

Hua Zhi had her mind set on her journey south. Upon returning home, she immediately began preparations for the trip. Naturally, the Hua family was reluctant to let her go, but apart from veiled expressions of disapproval, they couldn't say much more. Even Zhu Shi gritted her teeth and swallowed all her objections.

After handing over household matters to her fourth aunt, Hua Zhi said, "Ying Chun and Nian Qiu will stay behind. Fourth Aunt, please use them well."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Wu Shi looked thinner and her spirit was somewhat wilted, but she forced herself to ask, "Do you have to go on this trip?"

"I have to. The Hua family is still far from being where it needs to be. Those other branches are busy with their businesses, so you just need to pay a little more attention. If they don't come to you, you don't need to bother with them. Also, about Hua Qin's marriage, I wasn't at the manor when she got married. Although I've already given a portion, the Hua family still needs to give another portion on the surface. Fourth Aunt, you can decide how much to give and how to give it. When you're handling these matters, take second sister and the others with you. I see that they've all improved a lot. I plan to let them take over these chores in the future."

Not only had they improved, but they had all changed into different people. With such a good example in front of them, who wouldn't want to become better?

Wu Shi smiled and agreed.

At the door, Ying Chun announced, "Miss, Tang Yong is here to see you."

Tang Yong?

Hua Zhi's heart skipped a beat. "Quickly bring him in."

Tang Yong entered the room carrying a bamboo basket and bowed deeply without raising his head, "This one greets the eldest young miss."

"Please rise." Hua Zhi glanced at the basket beside him. "Is there good news?"

"Yes." Tang Yong lifted the cloth covering the basket, revealing a basket of tender mushrooms. Although they were just ordinary oyster mushrooms, it proved that the method she had improved was feasible. It was only a matter of time before other varieties of mushrooms would be cultivated.

Tang Yong carefully took out the top layer of oyster mushrooms and placed them on the ground. Only then did Hua Zhi realize that there were also king oyster mushrooms underneath.

"They have been fruiting continuously for some time, but I didn't come back to report because I thought they hadn't reached the standard you required, young miss. I think this batch looks pretty good, so I brought it over."

Hua Zhi couldn't help but stand up and picked up an oyster mushroom to smell it. It was the right smell. She then pressed the king oyster mushroom and it felt firm. Glancing at the hourglass, Hua Zhi turned to Wu Shi and smiled, "Fourth Aunt, let's have a taste today."

Wu Shi thought she was just asking the kitchen staff to prepare it, but she didn't expect her to go to the kitchen herself. She was startled and quickly followed.

Rolling up her sleeves and tying them tightly, Hua Zhi gestured for Lan Qiao to watch carefully. She picked the oyster mushrooms apart and tore them into small pieces, soaking them in water. Then she washed and sliced the king oyster mushrooms, found some green peppers, and sliced them along with some scallions, ginger, and garlic. When she saw that there was tofu in the basket, she sliced the tofu into pieces. Finally, she made a stir-fried green pepper with king oyster mushrooms and a stewed tofu with oyster mushrooms. She was still in mourning, otherwise, it would have been better to add some meat.