Chapter 104 What to do

After dinner and cleaning up, the family sat together to discuss the details of preparing the meal.

First, the shop.

This is not very difficult. Xikang County has a small population and many shops in the county town are vacant, so it should not be difficult to rent.

In fact, just in case, you can try making some food first. If the food sells well and many people like it, you can open a store directly. If the effect is average, you can start with a small stall.

The men in the Rong family unanimously rejected this proposal.

It doesn't cost much to rent a shop, there's no need to work so hard.

"I'll go to the county town tomorrow." Rong Bing said martial arts.

It just so happens that he wants to find out about the Shen family, so they can do it together then.

"There's no rush," Lu Yao said. "We're going to make food, but have you decided what kind of food we're going to make?"

Ye Jiayue and Lan Xin shook their heads. They just wanted to make food, but they hadn't really thought about what to make specifically.

Liu Manyun coughed lightly and asked, "What do you think is the most appropriate thing to do?"

These women from big families have all been carefully trained, so they have naturally had some exposure to cooking, but they are not proficient in it.

In the eyes of the family elders, cooking skills are just a means to win over men, but they are not necessary. Therefore, it is enough to be good at one or two things, and the rest will naturally be done by the servants.

She and Tianxiao were interested in cooking, but unfortunately, neither of them had any talent in this area.

On the contrary, it was only after arriving in Ganzhou that she and her younger siblings learned to cook. However, because their cooking skills were average, the job of cooking was eventually taken over by their two children.

But this doesn't mean they don't understand.

Ye Jiayue and Lan Xin looked at Lu Yao.

Obviously, she is very knowledgeable about food, so we should ask for her opinions and suggestions on these matters.

Lu Yao didn't act pretentiously and asked directly, "What do the people in Xikang County like to eat? What do they like to eat?"

Without investigation, you have no right to speak. You have to understand it first.

Several people looked at each other. They had little contact with local people and had been to the restaurant only a few times. It was difficult for them to answer this question for the time being.

Seeing this, Lu Yao thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow, let's go into the city with my second uncle and visit the most famous restaurant here. What do you think?"

What do you think? Of course I agree.

Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao immediately said that they and their peers could go without worry, as they were at home, and lunch could be left to her and Tianxiao.

The men of the Rong family were instantly disappointed when they heard that there would be no Lu Yao’s cooking for lunch tomorrow, and even Jiayue and Lanxin’s cooking skills were not available.

Liu Manyun raised an eyebrow: "Why, do you dislike me and Tianxiao?"

No, no, don’t talk nonsense, the men in the Rong family all shook their heads.

Lu Yao didn't understand what was going on, while Ye Jiayue and Lan Xin couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh. Seeing everyone like this, what else could she not understand?

"Actually, it's not that bad," Qin Tianxiao tried to save face. She looked at Rong Bingwu, "Second brother, don't you think so?"

Rong Bingwu coughed lightly and nodded seriously: "Madam is right."

Qin Tianxiao rolled his eyes at him, then glanced at the brats, "It's good enough to have something to eat, why are you so picky?"

Several young men, both big and small, nodded repeatedly, indicating that they just needed a bite to eat and that they were really easy to feed.

Lu Yao couldn't help but laugh, "We have brine at home. I'll make some stewed food. You can cut it up and eat it directly, or add some other vegetables to it."

The eyes of the men in the Rong family lit up. Although they had never heard of braised food, Lu Yao's cooking skills were recognized by everyone. What she made must be delicious.

It was getting late, so Lu Yao didn't delay and went to the next door yard to get brine accompanied by Rong Yanhui.

The brine was naturally not next door, but in her space.

In addition to the marinade, she also took some ingredients and prepared to put them in to marinate together.

In this weather, fresh meat cannot be stored for a long time, so there are a lot of vegetables at home, but not much meat.

Lu Yao thought about it and decided not to take more fresh meat, but instead took some fresh eggs and salted eggs.

"Why did you take so many things?" Rong Bingwen frowned disapprovingly, "You have a family to support, don't be so extravagant."

Lu Yao smiled and said, "My brother prepared these. It's too hot, and it would be a waste if they spoiled."

The Rong family members were helpless and warned them again not to spend money in the future. Although their Rong family is not as well off as before, they still have expenses for food.

Lu Mingxiu nodded seriously, indicating that he remembered it.

As for whether it will happen again...

He glanced at his younger sister and a helpless smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He was afraid that this would happen again and again.

Lu Yao and the other women went to the kitchen to work. Rong Yanhui and Mo Zhu wanted to help, but were stopped by Rong Ziyu and the others. "You guys are talking about academics, and we're discussing food. We have nothing in common."

Rong Yanhui was not convinced. He was Yaomei's best assistant and they had worked together very well for more than a month.

However, his protest was in vain. He had to take the exam the next year and the time was too tight. He couldn't afford to slack off.

Lu Yao quickly came to the rescue: "Appropriate activities can also help relax the body and mind. Only when you are healthy can you cope with the high-intensity exam."

Liu Manyun nodded. "You're right," she said. "Starting tomorrow, let the second brother lead everyone in boxing and martial arts. If they stick with it, they will definitely be strong."

Lu Yao spread her hands towards her husband, indicating that she had done her best, and he could just focus on his uncle and the others studying.

If you pass the exam, both you and your children will benefit from it.

Rong Yanhui was helpless. In fact, both practicing martial arts and working can achieve the effect of fitness. They are similar in nature. As long as the goal can be achieved, how important is the process?

However, he didn't dare to say this now.

Lu Yao waved her hand, said a brief goodbye to her man, and went into the kitchen, where she was teased by Lan Xin and others who had arrived earlier.

"You two have such a great relationship."

"My cousin loves his wife so much."

"A talented man and a beautiful woman, they are a perfect match."

“…”

Lu Yao was a little embarrassed when she heard their teasing, but she realized that they were just kidding in a good-natured way. She was too shy and it made them want to tease her. So she just became generous and not only accepted their teasing as compliments, but also expressed her gratitude generously and gave them the same compliments in return.

Several people already had a good impression of Lu Yao, and after spending the past two days together, they liked her even more. Now, seeing how generous and cheerful she was, they liked her even more.

"Our Rong family is so lucky to marry a good girl like you, Yaoyao."

"Xiao Rong is truly blessed to have you."

It is said that we should share the joys and sorrows, but the reality is that many couples often run away when disaster strikes.

How could they have such good fortune to have such an outstanding and well-behaved child in the Rong family? He or she could also be in harmony with the family.

How can we not treat such good children with care?

Several people were chatting and talking, without stopping their hands.

Lu Yao brought a lot of things, including kelp, bean curd sheets, eggs, lotus roots, and peanuts, all of which can be braised.

However, it needs to be processed first.

For example, eggs must be boiled in water first, peeled, and then soaked in a pot;

For example, kelp and bean curd sheets need to be soaked before recording.

Liu Manyun and the others had never seen kelp and bean curd sheets before, but they were both dry goods that could be stored for a long time. They all thought they were obtained from merchants from the Western Regions and said that they were lucky enough to taste foreign food today.

"We were in such a rush today that we didn't prepare anything in advance. Let's just make something simple for now. We'll go to the city tomorrow and buy a pig's head to stew. I guarantee it'll be delicious."

"In fact, there are many foods that are very delicious when braised, such as pig's head, pig's large intestine, pig's heart, pig's tail, pig's feet, pig's skin, chicken feet and wings, duck necks, duck wings, duck feet, goose liver and goose feet..."

Lu Yao counted them one by one, and the people around her drooled as they listened.

In particular, after the marinade is heated, the flavor is slowly stimulated, and the rich aroma is so fragrant that the reserved people can't help but swallow their saliva.

Peanuts take a longer time to cook, so I’ve already wrapped them in gauze and put them in the pot to cook first. As for the rest, there’s no rush.

Here, boil the eggs with cold water. Continue to boil for three minutes after the water boils, turn off the heat, and simmer for five minutes without opening the lid. The boiled eggs are done.

The boiled eggs made in this way are a little runny, not too old, not too tender, delicate and soft, and extremely delicious.

But you can't eat it now.

Put the eggs in cold water and start peeling them one by one. Then put them in the brine and cook for a while. Then soak them overnight. Tomorrow you can eat the fragrant and delicious braised eggs.

After all the ingredients were prepared, Lu Yao did not put them into the pot immediately, but continued to cook on low heat until the peanuts were almost cooked. Then she put the ingredients into the pot one by one according to their conditions and continued to cook. When they were almost cooked, she turned off the heat. There was no need to take them out. After soaking overnight, they could be eaten the next morning.

However, before that, let everyone have a taste.

Lu Yao also scooped up a little and said, "It's not flavorful enough now. It will be more flavorful after soaking overnight."

Having said that, when everyone in the Rong family tasted this braised food for the first time, they were amazed and said that they could open a store selling it, and the business would definitely be booming.

Lu Yao smiled and put braised food on the candidate list.

She can cook more than just braised dishes. She will make them one by one for everyone to taste. By then, will these people have difficulty in choosing?

She couldn't help but think with evil humor.

After finally finishing her work, Lu Yao no longer cared about the kitchen matters. She said goodbye to the Rong family and returned to the next yard with the whole family.

Thanks to everyone's efforts, their yard has been cleaned up and everything that needed to be bought has been purchased. When they return to the yard, they only need to wash up and then they can go to rest.

The yard here does not have separate bathrooms for boys and girls like the Rong family's, but at least there is a separate bathroom.

In this weather, the men took a cold shower, except Lu Mingxiu.

Lu Mingxiu was not convinced, and Lu Yao said disrespectfully that people with poor health had no right to be willful.

"I've been well for many years." Lu Mingxiu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. His body had really recovered now. Although he looked thin, he was not weak at all.

Unfortunately, Lu Yao and the others didn't believe it. No matter how good your health is, you still need to take care of it. If you get sick accidentally, crying is useless.

Lu Mingxiu protested, just because he didn't want everyone to treat him as a sickly weakling and be cautious of him, but he also knew that they cared about him, so he didn't act willful and honestly washed himself with hot water.

There was no well in the yard, but Mo Zhu had already filled the water tank with water in advance, enough for his family to wash simply.

It was late at night and quiet, a good time to do bad things. Lu Yao took advantage of Mo Zhu and the two children's inattention and would occasionally approach the water tank and add water into it. Even though the six people had finished washing, there was still half a tank of water in the tank.

Mo Zhu was the last one to wash. Seeing that there was still a lot of water left in the tub, he thought that the young master, young lady and son-in-law were worried about him and didn't want to use more water.

He must have been very lucky in his previous life to have met such a good master.