Chapter 37 Never Eaten Dumplings

"Husband, is this the last trip?" Li Wanqing helped Gu Yan put all the things into the cave next to her that served as a warehouse.

"We've finally finished moving. Wife, I'm hungry. What are we going to eat for lunch?" Gu Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"We're having dumplings today. I've already made them. I'll boil some water now. If you're hungry, have a snack first." Li Wanqing felt sorry for her husband's hard work, so she specially made dumplings stuffed with shepherd's purse and pork today.

"Dumplings? What are dumplings? I've never eaten dumplings before." Gu Yan stopped washing his face, looked up and asked curiously.

"You said you've never eaten dumplings?" Li Wanqing was also surprised. Dumplings, such a popular food, were not available at this time?

Li Wanqing tried hard to recall and found that the original owner had indeed never eaten dumplings.

How is this possible? Dumplings are such a common food, but they are not available here.

However, Li Wanqing just thought about it for a moment and let it go. If it’s gone, then it’s gone.

Maybe this would be a good thing for her? If there were no dumplings in the world, she could open a small restaurant selling dumplings.

But this was just a fleeting thought. She earned much more money from digging medicinal herbs than from running a small restaurant.

"I've never eaten it, so I don't even know what dumplings are?" Gu Yan shook his head honestly.

“Dumplings are a type of food that is made by wrapping fillings in dough and then cooking it in a pot.

There are many kinds of fillings. Today I made shepherd's purse and pork. Wait for me to cook it for you to try." Li Wanqing explained.

Then Gu Yan saw Li Wanqing bring out a white flour thing shaped like a gold ingot from the house. Is this the dumpling that my wife mentioned?

Gu Yan watched his wife pour all the food called dumplings made of white flour into the big pot filled with boiling water.

Then take a spoon and stir it around.

The dumplings were cooked in the pot for a while. When all the dumplings floated to the surface, Li Wanqing picked up one and pressed it with her finger. The dumpling skin easily inflated again, and Li Wanqing began to scoop out the dumplings.

"Husband, bring the dumplings. It's time to eat." Li Wanqing scooped a bowl and handed it to Gu Yan, asking him to bring it to the table.

"Okay, these dumplings look delicious." Gu Yan swallowed his saliva as he smelled the fragrance of the white flour dumplings.

"Here, it tastes better with this." Li Wanqing brought another small bowl of chili oil that she had fried in advance.

Gu Yan had already started eating. He was so hungry after carrying food all day.

"Wife, these dumplings are delicious, really delicious." Gu Yan didn't care about the heat and ate the dumplings one by one.

Li Wanqing also sat down, picked up a dumpling, and put it in her mouth after it cooled down a little.

"Well, it's delicious. She hasn't eaten dumplings for a long time. They say that nothing tastes better than dumplings, and nothing feels better than lying down. This saying makes sense."

Li Wanqing also likes to eat dumplings, especially the fresh and tender shepherd's purse with pork, which is Li Wanqing's favorite filling.

No matter how much you like Li Wanqing, you will be full after eating about fifteen.

She didn't move, just sat there watching Gu Yan eat.

From time to time, he urged Gu Yan to eat slowly: "Eat slowly, it's enough."

Gu Yan ate more than twenty dumplings. After his stomach was full, he slowed down his pace.

He also picked up some dumplings and dipped them in chili oil. Gu Yan liked spicy food. The dumplings were more flavorful when dipped in chili oil.

"Wife, these dumplings are also the food of wealthy families, right?

Rich families know how to eat it. Wrapping the filling like this makes it steaming hot and tastes good, and it saves the trouble of cooking.

Wife, can you make it for me again in the future?" Gu Yan talked to Li Wanqing while eating.

"If you like it, I'll make it again. Dumplings can be eaten not only boiled, but also steamed and fried. I'll make it for you when I have time in the future." Li Wanqing said.

"Well, my wife is so nice. I feel so happy now." Gu Yan said as he ate another dumpling.

Gu Yan really felt so. He had been neglected since he was a child. Although he didn't have enough food and drink, his life wasn't much better either.

It was only after he married Li Wanqing that he realized what it felt like to be loved and cared for.

"Are you happy by eating dumplings? Then you will be even happier in the future." Li Wanqing said with a smile.

"It's not because of the dumplings, it's because of you, my wife." Gu Yan knew very well that his wife had many choices besides him.

But without his wife, he would be nothing.

Now he has a farm, a shop, and delicious dumplings, all of which were brought to him by Li Wanqing.

Li Wanqing felt a little embarrassed when Gu Yan looked at her so directly, and she was also afraid that he would say something sensational again.

Quickly changing the subject: "We spent 1,700 taels to buy the land and the shop this time.

Then he spent more than one hundred taels on buying seeds, farm tools, and paying temporary workers wages.

We also bought food, cloth, cotton and other things, which cost us a lot.

By the way, you also bought me a bracelet and a hairpin.

We have almost spent all the money in our family, and now we only have more than thirty taels in our hands.

Next we have to work hard. I think we should go dig medicinal herbs in a couple of days.

This time we'll go a little further. I'll prepare some dry food and bring it with me. If it gets late, we can find a cave nearby to stay overnight. What do you think?"

Speaking of business, Gu Yan also became serious: "Okay, clean up the house tomorrow and we will go the day after tomorrow.

But wife, do you really want to go with me? Or you can wait for me to explore the way first?"

"No need, let's go together. I don't feel comfortable if you go alone. If we go together, we can have someone to look after us." How could Li Wanqing let Gu Yan go alone?

Especially since we know it is dangerous, it is impossible for him to go alone.

She followed along, and although she would definitely be a hindrance if she encountered wild beasts, she had a space, and she could hide in the space if her life was in danger.

As for whether Gu Yan would find out?

Li Wanqing thought that she should just let it go. The two of them would be living together for the rest of their lives, and she didn't have the confidence to keep it a secret from her forever. As long as she used it, there would be traces.

Li Wanqing couldn't stop using the space just to prevent Gu Yan from knowing.

She clearly has a golden finger, and her life can be easy with it, so why doesn't she use it?

Seeing that his wife insisted on going with him, Gu Yan did not refuse.

He didn't want to be separated from his wife. At worst, he would be more careful and send his wife to the tree first if he encountered danger.

Anyway, as long as he is alive, he will protect his wife.

"Okay, but you have to follow me closely when we go out, and never leave my sight.

Also, if you encounter a wild animal, you must be obedient and stay in a safe place, and don't distract me." Gu Yan said.

"I understand. I won't run around. Don't worry about that.

Don't worry about me if you're in danger. I'll stay away. You might even need me to save you."

Li Wanqing didn't expect that her words would come true a few days later.