Everyone was curious about what it would look like and taste like after being squeezed out.
Therefore, the Qiao family all squeezed into a small kitchen.
Just one pound was enough to get the Han family to pay two taels of silver. Lian'er said he only wanted one tael, but they generously gave him two taels, plus so much oil, which shows they were very satisfied.
Ms. Lü put a spoonful of oil into the pot, preparing to add the mushrooms.
"Third Aunt, that's not enough," Qiao Lian'er said. "In that case, we'll have to press it multiple times, and it will take a long time. We'll need to add more oil, and pressing it twice will be enough."
Moreover, the amount that Ms. Lü puts in is only enough to stir-fry a small portion of it. Stir-frying is stir-frying, and squeezing is squeezing; they are completely different.
"How much should we order?" asked Madam Lü.
Qiao Lian'er took the oil scoop from her hand and poured it into the oil pot one scoop after another without any hesitation.
The Qiao family members stared wide-eyed, feeling a sharp pain in their hearts.
They couldn't even afford oil before, but now they're living such extravagantly; they feel like they can't even breathe properly.
"Lian'er, how about we put in less?" Old Mrs. Qiao's voice trembled slightly.
"Don't worry, Grandma. The oil used to press the mushrooms is very fragrant when used for stir-frying, so it won't be a waste. Besides, the pressed mushrooms need to be soaked in oil in the jar to preserve them for a long time. This oil was given to us to press the mushrooms, and it's already good that we can keep most of it to eat. We have to do a good job for them."
As Qiao Lian'er spoke, she added three more spoonfuls.
Upon hearing her words, the Qiao family realized that the oil was a gift from someone, intended to extract mushrooms that would satisfy that person. They had also benefited greatly from it and were even receiving money from the person.
Moreover, with silver, they could buy oil.
"Then let's do whatever is most convenient," said Grandma Qiao.
The pot was mostly filled with oil. When the oil was hot enough, Boss Qiao poured in half of a large basin of matsutake mushrooms.
Qiao Zhizhi sat in front of the stove, blowing on the fire with a bamboo tube. Her face was already round, but her cheeks bulged out like a squirrel's.
Sizzle, the mushrooms are being fried in the pot, the oil bubbles and bubbles rise and fall.
It gradually softened, then gradually shrank, and then turned brown, with the brown color becoming increasingly darker.
An incredibly enticing aroma wafted through the kitchen, becoming even more intense after the addition of salt.
Qiao Lian'er scooped up a large spoonful with a slotted spoon, poured it into a small basin, and then placed the small basin on a table to the side.
"Everyone, have a taste."
The Qiao family members, chopsticks in hand, were eager but didn't fight or grab, taking turns eating.
"Mmm, it smells delicious." Old Man Qiao's eyes, which had been narrowed by the passage of time, suddenly widened.
"The leaves are soft and fragrant, and the stems are strong."
The other members of the Qiao family were also amazed.
Unexpectedly, the juice turned out to be a unique and delicious treat.
There is simply nothing that can replace it.
Before long, everyone had finished the chicken mushrooms in the small bowl, and they smacked their lips with lingering satisfaction.
Qiao Lian'er scooped out another large spoonful.
"We won't eat the sickle anymore. We'll sell the rest. There's plenty of these things on the mountain. We can eat as much as we want in the future," said Old Lady Qiao.
Everything is difficult at the beginning. I've only just started to earn a little money, so I should be more restrained.
Everyone waved their hands, saying they wouldn't eat anymore, even though they were all staring at the pot with great longing.
To avoid being tempted by the extracted termite mushrooms, the Qiao family members all left the kitchen, leaving a few to work inside.
Of course, everyone was busy; some were making furniture, while others were repairing pigsties and chicken coops.
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