Chapter 75 Making Pickled Fish
Shen Yueyao frowned. Even if they said it would rain, it might not rain. It all depends on the weather.
There's no use thinking about these things.
Shen Yueyao looked at the big fish in the river and said, "Fourth brother, can you catch fish?"
“This is what I’m best at.”
As if understanding something, Shen Shaojing said, "Sister, do you want to eat fish?"
"Sister, if you want to eat meat, I'll buy it for you. Fish tastes fishy."
Shen Yueyao blinked and whispered to Shen Shaojing: "Don't worry, I have a way to make it without the fishy smell. Let's make something delicious for lunch and eat pickled fish."
It’s just right to take out the pickled sauerkraut and use it to make sauerkraut fish.
Although Shen Shaojing didn't know what pickled fish was, it sounded delicious.
When he went home before, his mother made a bowl of hot and sour noodles. He thought it was so delicious that he even drank up the soup.
At that time, he praised it highly. His mother and third sister-in-law also said that the taste of the hot and sour noodles they made was far worse than that made by his younger sister.
I made it according to my sister’s recipe, but it still didn’t taste as good as hers.
Maybe some people are born with a talent for cooking.
So Shen Shaojing thought that the food his sister mentioned must be delicious too.
Shen Shaojing was in good physical condition and flexible. After entering the river, he quickly caught two big fish, one weighing five or six kilograms.
Shen Yueyao said: "Catch two more and make a big pot. Then send some to Dabao and Erbao's grandmother."
Shen Shaojing took the wooden barrel carried on a shoulder pole, poured out some of the contents, and put the fish in.
"Just carry it with your hands, why did you pour it out?"
"They are just little things anyway. I can just wrap them up with cloth later. Let's put the fish in first."
For Shen Shaojing, his sister's matter is the most important.
At this moment, Shen Yueyao looked at the things that were poured out of the wooden barrel, including rattles, windmills, bells and other toys for children.
These things are really worthless, only two or three cents each.
Shen Shaojing and his friends go from street to street selling these, and they earn their money through hard work.
Looking at these, Shen Yueyao was silent.
Looking at my fourth brother fishing in the river, I felt a little sad.
In this era, most ordinary farmers think about how to have enough food and clothing every day.
Work hard every day.
Going from street to street and hawking things is actually just a way to try and make more money.
But Fourth Brother and his friends don’t know anyone, so how can they get some good sources of goods?
Moreover, some good things are expensive and ordinary people cannot afford them.
Also, my fourth brother had no business experience before, so he was just figuring things out step by step.
He is already nineteen years old. Although he looks cheerful in front of him, he must be feeling bad because his elder and second brothers have separated from each other. He doesn't know what kind of pressure this puts on himself.
Shen Shaojing had no idea what his sister was thinking. He caught the fish and said happily, "Sister, look how big these are."
"Well, my fourth brother is really amazing. He has been amazing since he was a child and can always get good things."
Shen Shaojing felt embarrassed when his sister praised him like this, but he also gained a little more confidence because of the praise.
He took out a sack from another bucket, put the rattles and other things in it and said, "Sister, these are perfect for Dabao and Erbao to play with."
Shen Yueyao didn't say anything, but just went home with her fourth brother.
As soon as I reached the street at the entrance of their alley, I saw a group of children playing the game of "Eagle Catches Chicken".
Everyone was running, making noises, and giggling happily.
She saw Shuanzi holding out his hands to protect him in front, while Dabao and Erbao were pulling his clothes and running after him from behind. Seeing Dabao and Erbao smiling brightly, Shen Yueyao also smiled.
During this period, Shuanzi would come and call Dabao and Erbao to play together.
Shen Yueyao also encouraged Dabao and Erbao to go out and play with their friends in the village.
Sometimes when she made something delicious, Shen Yueyao would give some to Shuanzi.
As long as he takes the eldest and second babies out to play and is willing to protect them, she won't be stingy with the food.
Besides, Shuanzi is a smart boy. He learns things quickly and is able to listen to others.
Even Shuanzi's mother knew that she had given Shuanzi candy and food, so she was very polite to her when she saw her on the road and would greet her with a smile.
In fact, it’s just that everyone in the village lives in difficult conditions and can’t afford to buy even a single candy.
Even during the Chinese New Year, not every family can afford to buy sugar. Many people just fry some peanuts and buy some dried fruits to entertain guests during the first month of the year, and they are reluctant to buy too much sugar.
So every piece of candy is very precious to children.
During the Chinese New Year, when children visit someone’s house to say hello, if that family has candy, they will be very happy if they get a piece.
These are some of the scenes in her memory of this fictional era.
When the children saw Shen Yueyao, they all shouted happily: "Auntie!"
The reason why everyone likes Shen Yueyao now is because they find that Shen Yueyao is very good to Dabao and Erbao, and she is not a bad person. Moreover, the aunt is sometimes very generous and will give them food.
Everything my aunt makes is delicious.
Shen Yueyao smiled gently at the children and said, "Ai, everyone is playing."
"Uh-huh."
Shen Yueyao said: "Have fun, but be careful not to fall."
The children all nodded.
Shen Yueyao also brought Dabao and Erbao to meet Shen Shaojing, and then went home with Shen Shaojing.
The two of them went home and made pickled fish first. After it was done, they called Dabao and Erbao to come home for dinner.
The children were having fun, and Shen Yueyao wanted to let them play for a while longer.
And running more often is good for your health.
They were playing not far from the door, and Shen Yueyao was relieved.
Moreover, there were several people sitting in front of every three or two households, including old ladies and women who were picking vegetables and chatting.
Even during the busy farming season, there would still be groups of people sitting on the streets.
There are many elderly people during the busy farming season, and many adults and children during the slack farming season.
So it is safe for children to play on the street.
After entering the house, Shen Yueyao put down the things and talked to Shen Shaojing.
Su Xueyi heard the sound and came out of the house with a cane.
"It's the fourth brother who's here!"
Every time Shen Shaojing saw his brother-in-law, he felt amazed.
Even after watching it several times, I still think it is very good.
Like the Jade Fairy in the sky, he thought of a saying often said by scholars, "The man on the street is as beautiful as jade, and the young man is unparalleled in the world."
It feels like my brother-in-law.
With the way she looks, it’s no wonder that my sister cried, made a fuss, and even threatened to hang herself to get married.
Even though the Su family was in such a bad situation at the time, my sister still used some tricks to marry into the family.
It’s just that this brother-in-law always looked cold before, but today he smiled at him.
It made him feel flattered.
"Brother-in-law, I met my sister in town and came back with her. I'm sorry to have caused you trouble."
Su Xueyi said gently: "It's not a bother. Yao Niang's fourth brother is also my fourth brother. Come here often when you have time."
Shen Shaojing listened to his brother-in-law talking to him. His voice was clear, mellow and so nice that he couldn't help but want to listen to a few more words.
But looking at his brother-in-law's legs, he hurried forward and said, "Brother-in-law, your legs are not good. I will help you back to the house first."
"I heard from my sister on the way that you've been busy studying lately, so you can't get tired."
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