Chapter 267 Glutinous Rice Wine
What did Zhang Jianguo say to his grandfather and father?
After Zhang Jianguo ran over, in addition to conveying Ning Xiyue's words, he also said the most crucial words of assurance to his grandfather.
"Master, if you agree to teach Sister Yue how to make wine, I will learn your craft well in the future. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west. If you tell me to make wine, I will definitely not catch frogs. I will definitely become a better winemaker than you."
"You kid, aren't you unwilling to learn how to make wine? Are you willing to do it for Dr. Xiao Ning? Tell me honestly, do you like Dr. Xiao Ning?"
Old Master Zhang looked at Ning Xiyue several times, his gaze moving back and forth between Zhang Jianguo and Ning Xiyue.
“No, no, absolutely not.”
Zhang Jianguo shook his head like a rattle. The scene of Wu Laogen and Li Cuihua falling into the pit was still fresh in his mind. He had no second thoughts and only cared about his elder sister.
"Grandpa, please don't talk nonsense. Xiao Ning, the educated youth, has a partner, and her partner is a soldier. I just want to thank her for saving my life. She saved your grandson's life. Just tell me if it's okay."
Mr. Zhang agreed without hesitation: "Okay, when Xiao Ning is studying, you have to come and study with him. Don't be lazy."
He was just waiting for this assurance from the boy. Doctor Xiao Ning's medical skills were better than those of the barefoot doctors before. It was always right to make friends. Everyone gets sick sometimes, and this boy should indeed be thanked for saving his life.
He learned the winemaking skills from an old Chinese medicine practitioner he met by chance, and now teaching it to Dr. Xiaoning can be considered a kind of inheritance.
"Grandpa, you can order me around from now on. I will always listen to you and study hard."
After Zhang Jianguo finished speaking, he went to his father and briefly explained the matter to him. Then he trotted towards Ning Xiyue happily.
"Sister Yue, there's no problem with learning how to make wine. My grandfather wants to talk to you for a while."
Ning Xiyue relaxed instantly after hearing Zhang Jianguo's words, and felt more comfortable. The winery in the space would not be useless. Even if she learned only some superficial knowledge, she could use the winery, so it would not be considered a waste of the winery she signed in for.
There is also the hope of drinking the wine brewed by yourself.
"Okay, let's go over there." Ning Xiyue stood up, put the bench aside, and followed Zhang Jianguo to the stove where sorghum was steaming. She greeted the two of them first.
Grandpa Zhang smiled kindly and said: Doctor Xiaoning, I heard that you want to learn how to brew wine and make medicinal wine. I, an old man, have been brewing wine for half my life and there is no one in this family who is better skilled than me. This brat's mediocre skills are totally not up to the mark. ”
Mr. Zhang looked at his grandson standing beside him with disdain and recommended himself:
"You should learn from me, an old man. I have accepted many apprentices in the past and I have a lot of experience in teaching people. I will definitely do my best to teach you and let you become a master as soon as possible."
Mr. Zhang glanced at his grandson and continued seriously:
"You don't have to feel any burden. You don't need to recognize us as your masters, and you don't need to give us anything. Jianguo is still alive here thanks to you. We teach you how to make wine to thank you for your kindness and to make us feel more at ease."
Ning Xiyue shook her head with a faint smile on her face: "Don't talk like that, it's my duty. As a barefoot doctor on the team, this is what I should do. You don't have to take it to heart."
Mr. Zhang pretended to be angry and said:
"It is a fact that you saved Jianguo, and we should thank you. If you don't let us be grateful, our family will always be upset about this matter and feel uncomfortable. You don't want us to feel depressed, right?"
Zhang Jianguo responded in a friendly manner: "No, my sister Yue is a good doctor on the team. She wouldn't want this to happen, right, Sister Yue?"
"I believe that, too. Just listen to me and learn how to make wine. Take two hours out of work every afternoon to come and study with me. If you really have the energy, I have a small request."
Old Master Zhang stuck his thumb and index finger together and made a few small movements, with a slightly embarrassed and nervous expression on his face.
"Okay, let's do as you say." Ning Xiyue was amused by the grandfather and grandson singing the same tune. She nodded in agreement and listened attentively: "If you have any requests, just tell me."
"Can you give me a share of the medicinal wine you make in the future? You don't have to give me a share every time, just the first time you make it. I want to see it." Old Master Zhang looked at Ning Xiyue expectantly.
He really wanted to know what kind of medicinal wine Dr. Xiao Ning made after learning how to make wine from him.
"Of course, that's all right."
Ning Xiyue smiled brightly.
She never imagined that her desire to learn from a master would end up being caught by others and wanting to teach her without asking for anything in return.
This must be what Zhang Jianguo said.
This family seemed to be honest people. Since they were willing to teach her how to make wine, she would not treat them unfairly. She would return the favor and give what she deserved. She could also remind Zhang Jianguo of some important matters as a thank you.
Mr. Zhang made the decision: "It's settled then. Starting tomorrow, two hours every afternoon."
Uncle Zhang smiled and said, "Doctor Xiaoning, if you have anything to ask, please go to your Aunt Wu."
"Okay, Uncle Zhang." Ning Xiyue bowed to the three Master Zhangs to express her gratitude.
At this time, Aunt Wu came out carrying a wooden barrel covered with a white cloth, followed by Old Lady Li holding a jar of wine.
"Doctor Xiaoning, would you like to taste your wine first?" Aunt Wu put the wooden barrel on the ground, took the wine from her mother-in-law's hand, put it on the table, and took out a bowl.
"Okay, then I'll try it first. I'm looking forward to it." Ning Xiyue readily agreed and took the bowl in her hand. She really wanted to taste it, and the smell of the lees from brewing wine next to her was very tempting.
Aunt Wu opened the lid of the wine jar, and Ning Xiyue took the bowl and drank it. "Aunt, just take a small sip."
"good."
A little rice wine was poured from the jar into the bowl that Ning Xiyue was holding. The color was milky yellow. When she brought it under her nose and smelled it, she could smell only a little bit of wine, but the overall scent was sweet.
"Sister Yue, drink it quickly and feel the taste. This wine is only about nine degrees." Zhang Jianguo watched expectantly.
Ning Xiyue took a sip. It had less of a wine taste and was mellow, sour and sweet like a fruit drink. It was very refreshing. No wonder Aunt Yang Liu liked it so much and strongly recommended rice wine.
She remembered that glutinous rice wine was introduced in the Chinese herbal medicine illustration book.
Glutinous rice wine has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispelling cold, replenishing qi and blood, protecting the human heart, promoting digestion, and delaying aging. It is rich in nutrients and has the greatest health-preserving effect.
Ning Xiyue decided that she would not learn anything else, but she must learn how to brew glutinous rice wine, which is a good thing for nourishing the body. Once she learned it, she could brew it for her family to drink.
"How about it?"
Zhang Jianguo and his family all looked at Ning Xiyue, waiting for her comment.
“It tastes good.”
These two words came out of her mouth, Ning Xiyue smiled at them faintly, raised her head and drank all the remaining wine in the bowl, showing with her actions that she liked this wine very much.
There was a smile on everyone's face.
"As long as you like it." Aunt Wu nodded with a smile and pointed to the wooden barrel next to her: "This is the remaining wine lees. You can take it back to cook, such as wine lees egg custard, etc. Anyway, any dish with it will be delicious."
"Okay, thank you Aunt Wu. I'll make it for you to try when I get home. I'll leave now." Ning Xiyue said goodbye while holding the wooden barrel in one hand and the wine jar in the other: "Grandma Li, Master Zhang and the three of you, see you tomorrow."
The processing fee of one yuan was paid to her when she brought the rice for brewing, and she also provided the wooden barrels and wine jars herself, so now she can just pick up the things and leave, which is very convenient.
"Sister Yue, I'll take you out."
Zhang Jianguo took the lees and took Ning Xiyue out of the winemaking room and sent her to her door. Ning Xiyue took the lees in her hand and said, "Okay, go back. I can do it myself."
After saying this, he didn't give Zhang Jianguo a response or any further action. He just carried his things and went back to the Youth League Home without looking back.
Zhang Jianguo looked at Sister Yue, who was walking briskly, and closed the door with confidence. He shook his head and sighed, "Sister Yue is Sister Yue. She is good at everything she does. She will always be my role model!"
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