Shen Qiqi's eyes swept across the vegetable garden. The red tomatoes, purple eggplants, and lush green cucumbers were like gems dotted on the emerald green fields.

She stroked her chin, her mind racing. How could she maximize the value of these precious treasures?

Lu Qing watched her from the side, his eyes full of curiosity.

My wife always has some weird ideas in her head. I wonder what tricks she has up her sleeve this time.

There is a mysterious atmosphere in the air, like a magic trick about to be revealed, which makes people look forward to it.

At dinner, Mrs. Lu, Lu Qing and their son sat around the table, the aroma of steaming food filling the air.

Shen Qiqi announced mysteriously, "I've decided not to sell these vegetables for now!"

"Not selling it?" Old Mrs. Lu was stunned, her chopsticks stopped in mid-air. What was this girl up to?

The little guy also widened his eyes, looking confused.

Normally, the harvested vegetables are sold directly for money, but this time, why...

Lu Qing was much calmer. He knew that his wife must have her own plans.

He smiled slightly, his eyes full of doting: "Qiqi, what do you want to do?"

Shen Qiqi raised her eyebrows proudly: "I want to make jam!" She paused and added, "And various dried vegetables and pickles!"

This incident caused a huge uproar, and the family members were all stunned. To them, this was simply unheard of!

Old Madam Lu was the first to react. She frowned and said, "Qiqi, is this okay? What if..."

"Don't worry, mother!" Shen Qiqi interrupted her confidently, "I know what's going on!"

Lu Qing also agreed with a smile: "Mom, let Qiqi try it."

With Lu Qing's support, Shen Qiqi felt more at ease.

She seemed to have seen the dazzling array of jams and dried vegetables on the shelves, in short supply.

Just do it!

The next morning, Shen Qiqi excitedly began to prepare to make jam.

She first cut the washed tomatoes into small pieces and then put them into the pot to boil...

"Huh?" Shen Qiqi suddenly stopped what she was doing, frowning slightly...

Shen Qiqi stared at the tomatoes bubbling in the pot, and suddenly said "Ouch" and slapped her forehead.

"Oops, I forgot the most important step!" In order to make the tomato sauce fine, it must be sieved, but in the 1970s, where can I find such a fine sieve?

She was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, rummaging through the storage room, making bottles and jars clink.

The dust blew in her face, making her cough.

The old wooden cabinet smelled musty, and she felt like she was playing an escape room game, not knowing where the key props were.

Lu Qing heard the noise and hurried over to check.

"What's wrong, wife? You look like you've been robbed." He looked at the dusty Shen Qiqi, feeling both angry and amused.

"Alas, I don't have the right tools to make jam!" Shen Qiqi pointed at the tomatoes in the pot with a frustrated look on her face, her tone full of helplessness, "This stuff needs to be sieved, otherwise it will be full of tomato skins and seeds, and it won't taste good."

Lu Qing approached, patted her shoulder gently, and said softly: "Don't worry, there will always be a way." A faint scent of soap came from him, mixed with the smell of sunshine, which calmed Shen Qiqi's originally anxious mood a little.

Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, her mind working rapidly.

Suddenly, an idea flashed in her mind and her eyes lit up.

"I got it!" She grabbed Lu Qing and said with a mysterious smile, "Come with me!"

Shen Qiqi ran to the backyard, found a piece of clean gauze, and then found a sturdy wooden stick and a few small nails.

With her deft hands and feet, she fixed the gauze on the wooden stick, and a simple filter was ready!

Lu Qing looked at her mischievous appearance with a doting smile in his eyes.

Shen Qiqi returned to the kitchen with the homemade strainer and couldn't wait to start filtering the tomato sauce.

The bright red tomato juice slowly flows through the gauze and falls into a clean basin. It is delicate and even without a trace of impurities.

"It's done!" Shen Qiqi excitedly waved her fist, feeling overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment!

This feeling is even better than grabbing the last free meal spot on Double Eleven!

Soon, the sweet and delicious tomato sauce is ready.

Old Mrs. Lu, Lu Qing and their son all took a bite out of curiosity, and their eyes widened instantly.

"Qiqi, this...this is so delicious!" Old Mrs. Lu was so excited that she almost dropped her old cane.

The little guy had his mouth full and was babbling, "Mom, I want more, I want more!"

Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi's busy figure, his eyes full of love, like the warm winter sun shining on his body, making him feel numb and tingling.

He gently hugged Shen Qiqi and whispered in her ear: "Wife, you are so great! This jam is amazing!" Shen Qiqi leaned on him, smelling the faint scent of soap on him, and her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

This happy atmosphere is like a beautified effect, sparkling and very dazzling.

A warm atmosphere spread, and this small farmyard was filled with sweetness at this moment.

Shen Qiqi felt like she had fallen into a honey jar, bubbling with happiness.

Freshly baked tomato sauce is bright in color, sweet and sour, and tastes absolutely delicious!

Shen Qiqi couldn't wait to fill a few bottles and asked Lu Qing to send them to the neighbors to try.

"Hey, what good stuff is the third daughter-in-law of the Lu family making?" Aunt Wang from next door took the jam with a curious look on her face.

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