Miao Wan was no longer jealous of Qiao Ruichen and wanted to laugh.
But after thinking about the fair treatment his daughter had given him, he felt that there was no point in being unfair, so he approached her enthusiastically and greeted Qiao Bailao who had returned home with his usual enthusiasm.
Husband, are you tired?
Husband, are you hungry?
Husband, do you miss your daughter?
As she unloaded the goods, Miao Shiren's three tricks became more flexible and the questions he asked also changed flexibly, but the essence remained the same, which made him seem even more passionate.
At least the brown sugar and egg water was quickly stuffed into Qiao Ruichen's hands.
"My husband has become thinner. He must have eaten a lot of dirt while driving the car. Drink some water to moisten his throat." He washed the dirt out of his mouth at the same time.
Qiao Shengwen and his wife: "..."
He looked at his son, who was clearly enjoying his wife's warmth, and whispered to Geng, "Do you think Awan looks familiar?"
She was just like the elderly ladies who visited Zhang's family, the only thing missing was calling this kid "little bastard".
Geng also thought she looked familiar. "That mole at the corner of her lip makes her look like a street-walking matchmaker."
They are particularly enthusiastic towards strong young men, but there is no sign of any romantic feelings between them.
Qiao Ruichen heard it: "..."
Miao Wan's hearing wasn't that good, but even if she heard it, it wouldn't matter.
Because of her growing environment in her previous life, she stopped playing with her friends when she was eight or nine years old and had to serve her grandmother every day.
In order not to cause trouble for her father, the village chief, she was not smart enough to get a scholarship in college, so she took the self-taught undergraduate course and did not have many close girlfriends.
After her grandmother passed away, she was surrounded by a group of aunts and grandmothers, the youngest of whom was Lu Chenxi, who was nine years older than her.
So she did have a bit of an aunt mentality, not to mention that Qiao Ruichen was a few years younger than her in her previous life.
If it weren't for this, and the fact that she looked so much like the heroine in a romance novel, Lu Chenxi wouldn't have introduced so many promising young men to her, and still had to give up with hatred.
Besides, she just coveted Qiao Bailao's strong body, so of course she had to make him happy and make him willingly spin around for her like a donkey. There was nothing wrong with that!
"What did my husband bring back for me? Let me see. This mule cart belongs to our family, right? How much silver did you spend on it? The carriage looks really nice." Miao Wan ran to the mule cart excitedly.
Qiao Ruichen remembered Miao Wan's instructions and bought a ready-made green-top mule cart from a colleague before returning. This would make it more convenient for his family to go in and out in the future, and even if he wanted to take the children out, they would not be exposed to the wind and rain.
Hearing Miao Wan's question, Qiao Ruichen carried two bags of beans out of the carriage. "The carriage was half sold to me, half given to me. It only cost me ten taels. I also bought two bags of soybeans from Hehuang Valley. Haven't you always wanted them?"
Generally, a green-top mule cart alone costs ten taels of silver, and a fat and strong mule costs four or five taels. The cloth and wood used for the green-top carriage are obviously good materials, so ten taels of silver is a great bargain.
But this still didn't surprise Miao Wan as much as the soybeans. "There are soybeans so early?"
Many people in Dayue cannot afford animal oil, so they grow soybeans. They harvest them around June every year, crush them, steam them, and use them to extract oil. The bean dregs are excellent for both human consumption and livestock feeding.
However, Miao Wan was thinking about soybeans, not for extracting oil, but for making tofu, which is of course a necessary skill for all time travelers!
She did not embarrass the time traveler, mainly because the steps of making tofu were too simple. She had watched Sister Chenxi make it several times, so she had learned it anyway.
Even if her hands are clumsy, this thing only requires strength, and there is a ready-made Qiao Bailao standing there.
All you need to do is add some fermented vinegar, and then ferment the sour water into sour pulp, and you will never lack tofu to eat again.
In fact, from the original body's memory, Yue Jing seemed to have something similar to tofu pudding, which should be made of gypsum. Eating a little of this thing can supplement calcium, but eating too much can easily cause kidney stones.
She immediately made arrangements for Qiao Bailao: "Then, my husband, can you please help soak the soybeans? We have a mule cart, why don't you go to the tile market and buy a millstone? I'll make you something delicious tomorrow!"
Uncle Geng was making soap at home. Upon hearing this, he quickly wiped his hands and came out of the kitchen, "How about I go? I can drive the car too. Ruichen just got back from his journey."
Miao Wan felt a little guilty and asked in a low voice, "Well, husband, if you are tired, why don't you take a nap first and let Uncle Geng go."
A smile flashed in Qiao Ruichen's eyes, "I'm not tired, I'm used to it."
He was much more tired in the military camp than at home. Moreover, he had only saved up two days of rest, so he could only stay at home for two nights at most. He had to go back to Xiping County early the next morning. He was happy to do more work for his wife.
Even if Captain Chen gave him convenience, he still had to report to the camp on the afternoon of the third day.
Miao Wan subconsciously didn't think about where this habit came from. After all, they were a young couple who had only been married for a year, so they definitely didn't have the habits of an old couple.
"Husband, you are the best. Oh, and we don't have much vinegar left at home. You can bring some back. I'll be waiting for you!"
After Qiao Ruichen left the house, Miao Wan turned around and saw her parents-in-law looking at her with complicated eyes, which made her feel even more uneasy.
Isn't it a bit inappropriate for the daughter-in-law to order the son around like this in front of his parents?
It’s time to go shopping now, because a daughter shouldn’t be born in vain.
She immediately touched his chest, "Taotao cried herself to sleep, didn't she? She'll probably wake up soon. I'll go check on her and feed her again later. After that, I can make something delicious for my parents and husband tonight."
Slip away. Slip away.
The Zhang family has braised pig's trotters. She and Sun usually eat them after boiling them in water. They don't have much saltiness, but they are nutritious and help increase milk secretion.
With soybeans, you can make soybean pig's trotter soup, which the whole family can eat. Those who have milk can increase their lactation, and those who don't can nourish and beautify their skin.
As for my father-in-law and husband... ahem, maybe they can add some chest muscles?
Taotao had just been fed before he started crying, and it was time for him to go to sleep. When Miao Wan entered the room, the little guy was sleeping soundly with his thumb in his mouth and his little lips moving.
Miao Wan asked her mother-in-law to look after the child while she went to Zhang's house to get two pigs and eight pig's trotters. She could then send over a large bowl of the soup after it was cooked.
The soybeans are freshly harvested, so only half an hour is enough.
While picking out the shriveled and blackened beans, Miao Wan thought that maybe she could make tofu pudding today, press the tofu in the kitchen overnight, and eat it in the morning.
Cut the tofu into pieces, sprinkle a little bit of oil into it, fry until both sides are golden brown, then stir-fry with green onions, it will be fragrant, and the Ga noodles must be especially delicious.
This was also the only dish that Miao Wan could cook particularly well in her previous life. It tasted better when eaten directly with noodles than with braised meat.
After she finished picking the beans, she poured boiling water directly into the iron pot and put the braised pig's trotters in.
She threw a few pieces of green onion in it. Since there was no need to remove the fishy smell, she didn't add ginger slices. However, when she added the dried tangerine peel, she secretly threw in some peppercorns and nutmeg, and then added some salt. This way the taste would definitely be richer.
After hurriedly finishing this bad thing, Miao Wan added the soybeans, covered the pot and cooked it over high heat.
In fact, you should add some pepper, corn and cooking wine to make the taste richer.
But there was no sign of corn, and feeding her milk with wine would be asking for trouble. She was satisfied with the taste of pepper and nutmeg.
She didn't know that Aunt Geng had seen her little action. She was a fair and tender girl standing there. Her mother usually didn't let her touch the stove, so how could she not notice it?
However, when Aunt Geng saw that she didn't add anything unusual, she knew that the food was just lacking in flavor, so she just smiled and said nothing.
When Qiao Ruichen came back, the pig's trotter soup was already bubbling with fragrance. It only needed to be simmered over low heat for one stick of incense.
Taking advantage of this time, Qiao Ruichen and Uncle Geng cleaned the millstone and placed it next to the well which was easy to clean.
"Do you want to grind the beans now?" asked Qiao Ruichen.
"Or, let's wait until tomorrow morning to grind it. We can't eat it even if we grind it now, and the smell is unpleasant." Miao Wan muttered softly as she watched her sister-in-law who came back from smelling the fragrance.
There is Qiao Rui, Taotao with a sensitive nose, and of course, Taotao's mother who is very greedy. It is too unfriendly to sleep at night when she can't smell the fragrant smell of soy milk but can't drink or eat it.
Anyway, she has to get up early to feed the baby, so it is unrealistic for her to sleep more. So... as her father, it would be healthier for us to go to bed early and get up early together.
"My husband, please try this. The stewed pig's trotters melt in your mouth, and the beans are sweet. It's especially delicious." Miao Wan diligently picked up dishes for Qiao Ruichen, and did not leave out her parents-in-law and sister-in-law.
After sending most of it to the Zhang family, the three pig's trotters were cut into two large bowls. Aunt Geng's family had one bowl, and the Qiao family had one bowl each of four large and one small, which was more than enough for them to eat.
Qiao Shengwen and Qiao Ruichen didn't like the soft taste very much, and Geng didn't like it either. Only Qiao Rui and Miao Wan ate with satisfaction, and a small pile of bones soon piled up around them.
"Sister-in-law, this is so delicious! When can Taotao eat it?" Qiao Rui still cared about her little niece.
Miao Wan also murmured softly while sucking on the pig's trotter, "You can eat it when you wake up. It's the essence version."
After she finishes eating, it turns into milk, leaving only the most nutritious part for Taotao. Isn’t it more comfortable than them chewing it in sweat?
Others: “…”
After finishing the meal, Miao Wan remembered and asked, "Husband, how long can you stay at home?"
"Is there anything else you want me to do the day after tomorrow morning?" Qiao Ruichen asked with understanding.
Miao Wan calculated that Qiao Bailao would be on standby all day tomorrow, which was great.
She looked at Qiao Ruichen with sparkling eyes, "Tomorrow I do need my husband's help with something very important, and I can't explain it in a few words..."
Qiao Ruichen's heart moved. He thought that after Taotao fell asleep that night, they could talk about it slowly. His wife was already out of confinement after the baby was born...
"Then my husband, you should go to bed. We'll go to bed first and see you in the morning!" Miao Wan added the second half of the sentence, waved her hand happily, and pulled her mother-in-law and sister-in-law back to the east room.
Qiao Ruichen: “…”
He looked at his father calmly, "Yaozu is still living at home?"
Qiao Shengwen suppressed his laughter, his expression subtle, "Originally, he and Sun Laohuo spent more time staying in the restaurant, but these past few days, Awan always has something to ask him, and he is afraid of delaying Awan's work, so he has to come back every night."
Qiao Ruichen frowned and said nothing. It seemed that it was more important to find a wife for Sun Yaozu as soon as possible.
Qiao Shengwen also thought of this. "Did you bring back the booklet I asked you to bring back to Yaozu?"
Qiao Ruichen paused. How could he possibly remember other people's affairs? "Forgot."
Qiao Shengwen really wanted to spit in his son's face. You brought soybeans for your wife, bought a mule cart for your daughter, and even remembered to bring some food back for the family.
But Sun Yaozu was left out. Do you think I believe it?
He didn't want to be too blunt, but he felt that the face he gave his son was something that he didn't want at all.
He asked bluntly, "Have you ever thought about why, since you and Awan are getting along better and better, she has always been afraid to get close to you since she got married?"
A kiss on the forehead can break your lips, and you still want to kiss your wife? You are dreaming.
"Now I remember. When Awan first got married, she was a little timid in unfamiliar places, but she became even more uneasy when she saw you. Others didn't react the same way when they saw you. Don't you think about why?"
Qiao Ruichen was not stupid. Thinking about the booklet and understanding what his father said, he thought about it for a while and his face turned dark.
"Remember to bring back the booklet for Yaozu next time. If you can't even teach him clearly, you can only display your wife when you get home for show." Qiao Shengwen tried to hold back his laughter until his stomach ached. He patted his son's shoulder and turned his head away to laugh to himself.
Early the next morning, after Miao Wan fed the child and coaxed Taotao to sleep, she couldn't wait to go to the kitchen to see Douzi.
The soybeans that had been soaked overnight seemed to be translucent and were rounder and fuller than the day before, like light-colored gold beads, which meant they were the ones that would make money.
Thinking about the dishes that can be made with tofu, such as scallion tofu, fish-flavored tofu, mapo tofu, tofu box... her heart was filled with lofty ambitions. She picked up the wooden buckets for soaking beans in one hand each... but she couldn't lift them.
Miao Wan: “…” Forget it, it’s all because there’s no spinach at this time of year.
Trying to save face a little, she stood up and wanted to call Uncle Geng, but she was startled to see Qiao Ruichen standing quietly at the kitchen door.
Miao Shiren was very good at putting the blame on someone else. "Husband, you're walking so quietly again. Be careful not to scare Taotao out of her food. She'll cry in front of you!"
Who says you can’t commit crimes with your stomach after unloading the goods?
The baby she gave birth to would still be her baby. She would use the baby to rule the country and bring some rain.
Qiao Ruichen suppressed the question he wanted to ask, "What do you want to do? Just tell me and I'll do it. Be careful not to tire yourself out and eat up all the food for Taotao."
After saying that, he looked at Miao Wan deeply, then easily picked up the two buckets and walked towards the millstone.
Miao Wan clutched her chest, feeling somewhat bewildered. This guy was grumpy when he woke up? He was arguing so early in the morning… She suddenly remembered what had happened between them a while ago regarding Taotao's food, and a blush crept across her face.
Could it be that this person was reminding her that if she scared him away, he could still help her?
Miao Wan: "..." She suspected that Qiao Bailao was a hooligan, but she had no evidence.
Maybe because they felt a little uncomfortable, the two of them were a little silent when grinding the soy milk. Without Miao Wan's chattering and flattering words, the silence in the yard was particularly uncomfortable.
"It's a bit cold. You go in and rest. I'll call you when I'm done grinding." Qiao Ruichen found that he didn't like his wife feeling uncomfortable. He sighed helplessly and asked clearly whether the powder had to be cooked after grinding. He then gave her a gentle tone and persuaded her.
Miao Wan couldn't tell whether she was embarrassed or guilty. She let out a sound and ran back, took off her coat and got back into the quilt, hugging her daughter's pillow, intending to hide the bell under the quilt.
That's why she doesn't like talking about love. It makes people become unlike themselves for no apparent reason, which is really annoying.
But she got up too early, so she didn't bother for long and fell asleep again holding her daughter.
When I woke up again, the outside was filled with the aroma of soy milk and the laughter of Qiao Rui and the Zhang family's children.
What's rare is that Taotao is also awake. She sucks her thumb, leaning against Miao Wan's arm which is holding the pillow, enjoying herself. She is so well behaved that one can't help but want to bite her.
Miao Wan smiled and kissed her daughter, then stood up feeling refreshed.
Why think so much? Is the soy milk not fragrant enough, or is the tofu not tasty?
Ju Fu Restaurant is still waiting for her.
As for Qiao Ruichen? First, let's treat Qiao Bailao as a fool. If you dare to confront her again, I'll let Taotao go.
Having a daughter is really useful. After feeding her daughter, Miao Wan rubbed her face and bit Taotao.
Taotao: Are you polite?
When she came out, Tiedan and Maodan were there. Qiao Rui was holding Cuiya's arm, and Qiaoya was beside her, all waiting for her.
"Auntie, can I drink now?"
"It smells so good, sister-in-law, can I drink it directly?"
Freshly cooked soy milk has a rich and refreshing aroma, is nutritious and delicious, and is truly a drink suitable for all ages. Anyone can drink it as long as they do not have a weak spleen and stomach.
However, children should not drink too much, so she asked Aunt Geng to give each child a small bowl. "Dissolve the malt sugar and stir it until there is nothing at the bottom. Then you can drink it."
She could have added the syrup directly, but Miao Wan was worried about scalding the children, so she let them dissolve on their own until they were almost ready to eat.
A small pot of soy milk was left out for the Zhang family to taste, and the rest of the soy milk continued to cook in the pot.
Miao Wan followed the method she remembered Sister Chenxi used to make sour tofu and carefully experimented with it in a clay pot.
First pour out a bowl of fermented vinegar. Fermented vinegar is a light turmeric yellow, slightly darker than rice vinegar.
Sister Chenxi used white vinegar, and she didn’t know if the same ratio would work, so she tried it first. If it works, she can directly use the remaining soy milk.
After the children finished drinking the soy milk, they came to him with their bowls, looked at him eagerly, and seemed to want another bowl.
Miao Wan hissed and said mysteriously, "It's time to witness a miracle. Have you ever seen snow falling in a clay pot?"
There was silence for a moment. Tiedan scratched his forehead and said, "Auntie, the inside of the clay pot is dark and hot. How can I see it?"
Miao Wan: “…” Good question, don’t ask it next time.
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