Chapter 169 Always Generous
The second method is to place a layer of steamers in the pot, then place a special plate on top, pour in a thin layer of paste and heat until obvious boiling bubbles appear; although this method sounds more complicated, her heart is still filled with infinite anticipation and joy when she thinks about being able to successfully make fragrant, soft and delicious steamed cakes.
This operation needs to be repeated five or six times to ensure that the upper and lower surfaces can achieve the ideal effect and there is no undercooked state.
Every operation must be done carefully and must be checked patiently to finally complete this meticulous work.
After it has cooled completely, remove it from the mold, cover it with gauze with good breathability, and place it in a ventilated environment to let it dry naturally.
During this process, care must be taken to avoid direct sunlight exposure and dust pollution, and then special tools are used to carefully scrape the dried materials into thin strips.
This can increase its surface area exposed to air, which helps it dry faster.
The next step is to continue drying it until it is completely dry, then pack it into bags and seal it for storage to ensure it does not get damp or moldy.
The product made by the first method is carefully folded and stacked into a long tube shape after being thoroughly dehumidified, and then cut into filaments for a second time and exposed to sunlight again until it completely loses moisture.
This approach gives the final product a more slender and sophisticated appearance.
The cassava starch products produced by these two different production processes have their own unique characteristics: the method of boiling first and then slicing can make the structure of the final product more uniform and delicate; while the other method is to divide and slice the product after pressing it into a flat plate, which will result in the width of the finished product being slightly larger than the former.
However, no matter which method is adopted, it has its irreplaceable advantages.
When Zhang Xufeng returned home in the evening, Zhao Chunhua had already prepared samples and asked him to take them back to share the joy of the fruits of his labor with his relatives and friends.
She carefully packed a small sample of cassava starch and handed it to the departing guest, and gave him a few instructions on daily storage before watching his back disappear around the corner of the village entrance.
This time, a total of twelve kilograms of pure powdered dry goods were extracted from fresh cassava.
In addition to keeping a portion for herself, Zhao Chunhua also specially picked out two top-quality ones as gifts to give to the old friend who came to help her as a souvenir to express her gratitude.
The next morning, when the sky was just beginning to turn light, Zhao Chunhua took Xiao Shitou, who had just been awakened from his sleep, to her neighbor Shu Hong's house to watch the engagement ceremony.
The two of them walked and talked along the way, appearing to be very close and warm, like a mother and son.
After arriving at the destination, they quietly sat down and participated in the entire process of witnessing Shu Ziying's formal decision on her lifelong event.
The young man walking at the front of the team carried a hollow bamboo basket on his shoulder, attracting the attention of passers-by along the way.
Seeing this person, even if I have seen many strange people and things in the past,
Zhao Chunhua, who was free and easy-going by character, couldn't help but secretly sighed repeatedly that life was so unpredictable and wonderful - she didn't expect that her future son-in-law would be a familiar face she had dealt with before!
What is even more surprising is that the hunter who he met by chance on the river bank and got to know because of fishing and even bought two lively wild rabbits to take home to cook and entertain his family has become the male protagonist who is about to step into the wedding hall and welcome the beginning of a new life.
Yuan Shansheng was also surprised that he could meet Zhao Chunhua again in such an occasion.
He clearly remembered that the deal was a piece of cake for him at the time, but it was difficult to find a buyer as generous and magnanimous as her afterwards, which made him feel somewhat regretful.
In fact, Yuan Shansheng, who is now twenty years old, has changed significantly in appearance compared to when they first met.
The slightly sloppy appearance at the beginning has been replaced by a new dress: wearing a dark brown coat and clean and tidy cloth shoes, he looks very energetic and decent.
Not only that, in order to leave a good impression on his future parents-in-law, he also took a careful bath before leaving, carefully groomed his hair and beard, and strived to appear brand new.
Although both parties recognized each other's identity, since their relationship was only casual acquaintances and there was no substantive in-depth interaction, no one took the initiative to come forward to greet each other.
Sitting on the sidelines and watching the entire ceremony silently, Zhao Chunhua noticed that the man's family followed traditional customs and provided the woman with a series of very generous gifts, including a red envelope containing a full tael of silver, two-toned cotton fabrics, several packages of exquisitely made desserts, and a bottle of old wine that had been stored for a long time as one of the special gifts.
In addition, the bride herself was given a sterling silver bracelet as a symbol of respect for her daily wear.
At the same time, the Shu family made it clear that in the process of preparing for the wedding, they would be responsible for arranging a large bed made of high-quality solid wood, a set of cabinets customized according to the preferences of the newlyweds, two small storage boxes for storing items, a certain number of hand-made wooden washbasins, and four sets of thickened cotton quilts specially made for keeping warm in winter.
More importantly, all betrothal gifts received in various forms will eventually belong to Shu Ziying and be managed and used as part of her personal wealth.
As for whether the elders have any other arrangements or plans in private - such as setting aside some extra property for the newlyweds as the economic foundation for their new life after marriage - only the parties involved will know clearly.
When both families attended the banquet to celebrate the successful engagement, the day's activities came to a successful conclusion.
Afterwards, the adults remained indoors, chatting leisurely and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.
Shu Ziying accompanied her fiancé for a walk, enhancing their relationship while learning about local customs and practices.
Zhao Chunhua took her child back to her home and enjoyed this warm time between mother and child.
On the small path beside the field, Yuan Shansheng couldn't control his curiosity and asked Shu Ziying beside him about his relationship with Zhao Chunhua.
"Do you know my aunt?"
Shu Ziying also dressed up carefully that day, holding a few wild flowers picked from the fields in her hands, the petals of which were bright and colorful.
There was a hint of shyness on her cheeks, making her look particularly charming.
“She bought rabbits from my stand before.”
This sentence is true, but Yuan Shansheng did not explain it in detail.
In fact, Zhao Chunhua bought these small animals for breeding, but he didn't want to talk about the details at the moment.
"Oh, I see. My aunt is always very generous when it comes to food."
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