Chapter 144 The Decline of the Family Business

To ensure that the two were completely blended, she stirred them as long as possible during the process to avoid missing anything.

Then comes the most critical step - spread the prepared konjac liquid evenly, and then cover it with a thin layer of gauze.

What followed was a long and patience-testing wait.

According to experience, this step takes at least one or two hours for the konjac liquid to take shape.

When it was time for dinner, Zhao Chunhua quickly finished her lunch.

After finishing her meal, she resumed the work of heating and preparing.

Put the shaped and cut konjac into small pieces of appropriate size into the pot and boil.

Taking safety into consideration and to avoid poisoning caused by eating incompletely cooked konjac, this time she decided to increase the cooking time and ensure that it was cooked for at least an hour.

After arranging all this, Zhao Chunhua took the necessary farm tools, carried a small backpack with the necessary supplies on her back, and walked alone to the vegetable garden at home.

The bean vines that were dried earlier can now be used to make wood ash, providing fertilizer support for subsequent farming.

After arriving at the vegetable garden, the first thing to do is to dig deep into the land with a hoe and carefully plow it; then use a rake to gently tap the ground to break up the soil and make it more flat.

Then she used a small wooden stick to draw a straight line on the ground as a mark and planted a few radish seeds at regular intervals on the line.

Throughout the process, she strives to keep enough distance between each seed so that they do not interfere with each other during future plant growth.

Gently cover the soil above the seeds with your hands. There has been plenty of rain recently, so no additional watering is needed.

After everything is ready, all that's left is to wait for them to slowly sprout and grow.

After inspecting the pumpkin field, he found that there were seven fruits that had turned from green to yellow and were fully ripe, and the number had not changed.

By the way, I picked a few small pumpkins that were still green and planned to slice them and dry them for later use.

The dried pumpkin slices processed in this way can be soaked in boiling water and then used to stir-fry meat. They are not only crispy but also elastic and taste great.

Many new red peppers sprouted on the pepper tree. He picked them one by one and took them home to continue making pickled peppers.

Anyway, there is enough storage space at home, so there is no need to worry too much about food spoiling due to improper storage.

All eggplants, big and small, have been harvested, and the withered eggplant plants have been pulled out, clearing the land for later plowing and drying.

When he finished working in this area, his clothes were soaked with sweat and stuck to his body.

Fortunately, Shu Ziying was there to help.

After the konjac was stewed, she carefully cleaned the pot and poured in some water to heat it for later use.

Zhao Chunhua was finally able to take a comfortable bath, and before it got completely dark, she even washed her hair thoroughly.

So tonight it was Shu Ziying's turn to prepare dinner.

She made all kinds of steamed buns made from whole grains, such as golden corn buns, rough sorghum buns, nutritious buckwheat buns, and even sweet potato residue buns that Zhao Chunhua had tried before and found delicious.

Zhao Chunhua particularly likes steamed buns made of buckwheat. She loves its unique and elegant wheat flavor, and she can taste a hint of natural sweetness when chewing.

The main dish on the table tonight is this buckwheat steamed bun.

Paired with a few thin strips of fried lean meat and konjac shreds that have been marinated with spicy flavor, it makes for a simple but delicious dinner.

Seeing that Shu Ziying's cooking skills had improved a lot, Zhao Chunhua kept nodding her head in appreciation while tasting the food.

It is indeed very delicious.

The greatest affirmation is not the frequent verbal praises, but being able to eat up all the dishes on the table.

Whenever Shu Hong was worried and visited her again, she saw that the dishes had been cleaned and there was no food left.

"Sister Hong, you came too late this time. The spicy fried konjac I just tasted was really excellent. I will leave some more for you to take back and enjoy the fresh taste."

Zhao Chunhua showed a satisfied expression as he spoke. He was very satisfied with the whole meal and his joyful emotions could not help but show as he spoke.

"It is all thanks to your teaching that we have made such rapid progress."

Shu Hong sat down slowly, then picked up the tea that Zhao Chunhua had just poured for her, savoring every sip of the sweet taste.

Recalling the time when they were at home, how could the Shu family dare to let the younger generation cook so easily?

After all, they were afraid of accidentally wasting precious food.

It is precisely because of Zhao Chunhua's trust and encouragement that we have achieved such gratifying progress today.

"As long as you don't blame me for asking her to help with the housework."

While saying this, Shu Ziying had already started clearing the dishes on the table and was preparing to go to the kitchen to wash them.

The helpless feeling revealed in these conversations immediately aroused Zhao Chunhua's vigilance: "What happened?"

He asked with concern.

After hearing this question, Shu Hong's eyes slightly turned towards the door: "Our Ying'er's marriage has been confirmed. The other party will come to propose marriage soon, and the wedding can be held by the end of this year."

After hearing the news, Zhao Chunhua paused for a moment, "Why is it arranged so hastily?"

Shu Hong gave a positive answer: "The man is the only male left in his family to support the family, and he plans to go out to make a living. In order not to face a cold and lonely home with no one to take care of them when they return, they are very eager to get married early. Fortunately, the man has made a promise that he will not force Ying'er to get pregnant and have a child before she is sixteen years old."

Early marriage and early childbearing are indeed a heavy physical burden for young girls, especially in terms of physical and psychological pressure.

“Hopefully they’ll keep their promise.”

After all, the two families are related by blood, even if Zhao Chunhua's opinion is not

So crucial.

"To be honest, I'm really reluctant to leave," Shu Hong said, revealing obvious reluctance. "But I heard that they will rebuild the new house immediately after the wedding, using brick and tile structures. This change is indeed a great improvement for the bride, allowing her to directly enjoy a more superior living environment. This is not bad."

"Well, when you set the wedding date, don't forget to inform me in advance, so that I can have a chance to see what your future son-in-law looks like."

From Shu Hong's tone, we can hear that she is still very satisfied with the husband she might choose in the future.