Chapter 532 534. Peanut Banquet

He knew that these county magistrates were trying to please him, but he didn't like seeing them giving him random advice.

Even though Gu Wenheng is not good at farming, he knows that laymen watch the excitement while experts look at the doorway, and professional matters need to be handled by professionals.

After walking around for a long time, he randomly picked a house to weigh the output. Even though the people thought that this year was a good harvest, Gu Wenheng still felt a little dissatisfied. With such grain, after paying taxes, it would only be enough to make a living.

Even if we open up more wasteland for everyone, it would only be a little extra to keep the people from starving, but if we want to have extra money, we still have a long way to go.

"Sir, these are the peanuts that the family just sent over. They said they wanted you to try some." Mingzhong reported from outside the carriage, holding a basket.

Gu Wenheng nodded and said, "Thank you fellow villagers on behalf of this government and give you a reward."

Mingzhong had served for so long that he understood that the master did not want to take the people's things for free, "Yes."

Just as the carriage was about to start moving, the old man from the farm chased out and said, "Sir, this is a gift from me. These peanuts are not expensive, but I am giving them to you to try. I would not take your reward."

He sincerely thanked the prefect. Since the prefect took office, he has been considerate of the people and done so many practical things for them. How could he dare to accept such a huge reward from the prefect for such a small amount of money?

Gu Wenheng waved his hand without arguing with him, "Go back home."

The old man knew that he couldn't give away the reward money in his hand, so he could only stare blankly at the carriage going away.

But from today onwards, he would praise everyone he met, which really brought a good story to Gu Wenheng.

When he arrived at the government office, Gu Wenheng saw the basket of peanuts placed next to the carriage, and he carried it to the back office himself.

"You come back early today," Jin Qianqian put down the account book in her hand when she saw him come in.

"You won't come into the mansion until dark these days. Why are you here so early today?" He looked at the sky. The sun was still hanging low in the sky.

Gu Wenheng raised the basket in his hand and winked at the seller, "I'm bringing the autumn harvest fruits to Madam."

"Peanuts," Jin Qianqian reached out to take it, but she underestimated the weight of the peanuts and almost sprained her waist. Fortunately, Gu Wenheng held her in his arms at the last moment.

"It's all my fault for letting go too quickly. This thing was just dug out of the ground and is still a bit heavy. I should have carried it."

Jin Qianqian, "I misjudged, thinking it was dry peanuts, and forgot to use force with my hands. These ten pounds of peanuts almost made me fall.

Why did you think of buying peanuts today? "

Gu Wenheng put the peanuts on the table and said, "This is the most thoughtful gift I have ever received. I brought it back specially to share with you."

"Are you showing off to me?" Jin Qianqian could hear the smugness in his words at this moment, "You are taking advantage of others."

Gu Wenheng, "Nonsense, I gave you a reward.

Look at these peanuts, they are all grown from wasteland, and they are still plump and big.”

Jin Qianqian squatted down and picked up one, pulling it out. "It's quite plump. Let them send it to the kitchen later. Do you want to eat boiled or spiced? If that doesn't work, let's have a peanut feast and try something new."

Gu Wenheng also thought of the various ways of eating in later generations, "Can the kitchen cook it?"

Jin Qianqian: "Of course I have to be there to direct this myself."

Although she is not very good at cooking, the people working below are smart and she just needs to talk.

"Then I'll have to trouble you today, Madam." Gu Wenheng also wanted to try something new.

The lady just had to talk and the servants had to run around, and by dark, a table full of peanuts was finally ready.

Peanut-crusted pork ribs, peanut-crusted beef tongue crisps, green peanut-crusted fish fillets, lotus-crusted peanut buns, peanut butter noodles…

"You have made full use of this small basket of peanuts," Gu Wenheng gave his wife a thumbs up when looking at the huge table of dishes. The two little ones standing beside him could no longer hold back.

The dishes on the table were all ones they had never seen before. The fragrant aroma made them salivate secretly.

Similarly, there was no one to serve them, and the whole family sat down together.

"Dad, Mom, is it okay to eat?" Gu Bencan doesn't have as much patience as his brother. If his parents don't pick up their chopsticks, he would want to reach out for his hand.

"You little greedy cat," Jin Qianqian put two pieces of food into each of their bowls, "Today's meal was made by my mother herself in the kitchen. Try it and see if it tastes good."

Gu Benluo, "It must be delicious."

Gu Wenheng used the chopsticks in his hand to pick up a handful of food from Jin Qianqian's bowl. "Little flatterer, hurry up and use your chopsticks!"

"How is it?" Jin Qianqian waited until they tried all the dishes and asked with anticipation.

"They are all delicious," said Gu Benchan with a mouth full of peanut butter.

"Mom is the best." Gu Benluo knew that although his mother was not a good cook, she always had many wonderful ideas. Every time a new food appeared at home, it was thanks to his mother.

Seeing his wife looking at him expectantly, Gu Wenheng swallowed the noodles in his mouth and said, "These two brats have said all the good things about me. But my wife is really capable. I guess if we launch these new products in the restaurant, the business should be able to reach a higher level."

Jin Qianqian gave him a thumbs up and said, "You really think the same as me. We should let everyone know that there are so many new ways to eat peanuts so that farmers can earn more income."

When she said this, she immediately realized, "So you were waiting for me here. If you had told me clearly, would I not have responded?"

Gu Wenheng smiled and said, "This is because Tianfu Restaurant has launched a new product. It's much better than me, the prefect, standing there and shouting. Besides, it's time for our restaurant to add some new products."

Jin Qianqian glared at him and said, "You only want to sell the peanuts, but you don't think about the fact that my restaurant can only sell so much.

Have you forgotten that peanuts have another important use?"

Gu Wenheng, "Please enlighten me, Madam."

Jin Qianqian, "Oil..."

Gu Wenheng slapped his forehead, he really forgot about this.

In this dynasty, everyone was used to using lard and soybean oil. After living here for so long, he got used to it and completely forgot about peanut oil.

"Yes, oil, peanut oil, tea seed oil, sunflower seed oil...why didn't I think of this?"

Jin Qianqian, "Then you have to be the designer again this time. How much do you know about the ancient method of oil extraction?"

Gu Wenheng looked at the two people beside him with their ears perked up, "Little bastards, if it tastes good, eat it quickly, don't stand here."

Jin Qianqian, "How are you better than them? I've never seen a father like you. You've even called out the bastards."

Gu Wenheng looked aggrieved, "You are protecting them again."

Jin Qianqian chuckled, "They are eating there peacefully, they didn't provoke you, if I don't protect them, who should I protect?"

(End of this chapter)