Chapter 186 Mission Completed
And these only involve the care for Xiao Shitou. Zhao Chunhua also needs to deal with a series of trivial chores in her life.
From cooking three meals a day to washing personal clothes, even personal hygiene issues such as bathing and haircuts need to be taken care of by her personally.
After a short one-hour lunch break, although still a little tired, Zhao Chunhua had to wake up early and start a new day of busy and tight life.
In order to avoid overstraining her eyes, Zhao Chunhua chose to practice writing in the dim light of dusk and clear away the excess weeds that were growing vigorously in the vegetable garden but were not good for the vegetables.
When the child finally woke up from his sweet dream, I first gently picked him up and carefully fed him some water to moisten his throat.
Then, he took Xiao Shitou, who was already a little restless, out of the house and started a short outdoor walk.
After breathing fresh air and stretching his limbs outside, as long as Xiao Shitou felt a little hungry, he would immediately take him back to solve the problem of eating at home.
One of the advantages of choosing this time to go out is that the daytime heat has dissipated and the temperature is just right for adults and children to go out together.
After playing for a while, the little one will naturally give up enjoying the outdoor fun because of his stomach growling.
When you get home, just prepare the food quickly and the kids will immediately quiet down and focus on eating.
This way, parents don't have to spend more energy to comfort their hungry children.
This is such a great way to save energy and enhance family harmony!
The afterglow of the setting sun gently falls on the yard, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
At this moment, Zhao Chunhua specially invited a friend named Bubai to help take care of the lively and active Xiao Shitou and play games with the child.
With the help of her friends, Zhao Chunhua was able to relax a little and temporarily free herself from the burdens of daily life.
Taking advantage of this rare leisure opportunity, they sat in the yard, tasting the rich and sweet taste of homemade red date tea, while also enjoying the freshly roasted chestnuts over charcoal fire and various delicious snacks.
Occasionally, you will find that one or two buns have some carbonization on the surface due to improper cooking, but it is not a big deal. Instead, it adds a bit of interest to this simple afternoon tea.
In the evening, I ate some random snacks and put them together for a simple dinner.
"Remember to take a shower tomorrow morning. You haven't cleaned yourself for two days."
Zhao Chunhua looked tenderly at her son lying in the bamboo crib, who was making cute babbling sounds.
Zhao Chunhua's eyes were full of maternal love, and she was looking forward to the arrival of warm weather.
Because babies have an extremely strong interest in water, they always stay in the bath for a long time.
Only on sunny days would Zhao Chunhua let him play in the water to his heart's content; on rainy days or in cold weather, she would always try to shorten his bathing time to avoid the cold brought by moisture.
The next morning, as the sun began to rise, Zhao Chunhua took her baby out of the house again.
Because she noticed that the radish seedlings planted in the yard were ready to eat.
She grows radishes using the ridge-furrow planting method, but now has to make intercropping adjustments because the crops are too dense in some areas.
Some families would choose to transplant the extra radish seedlings to other plots, but for Zhao Chunhua, this is obviously not practical.
Reality.
At present, the only person in the family who really needs vegetables is Zhao Chunhua herself. For her baby Xiao Shitou, the staple food is still mainly ground grain products.
Bending down gently, Zhao Chunhua selected the radish seedlings that looked the most vigorous and healthiest, and carefully pulled them up together with the roots.
After every piece of land in the garden had been carefully checked and cleaned, Zhao Chunhua returned home carrying a basket full of fresh vegetables and gently holding her child.
As for those plants at the bottom that have grown old leaves and older roots, they are picked out and thrown into the chicken coop as one of the food sources for the animals.
The remaining tender green and lovely new sprout tips were the parts she was going to use for cooking, intending to prepare something special for today's lunch.
In fact, before this, in order to prevent vegetables from being invaded by pests and diseases, the careful Zhao Chunhua had already spread a layer of wood ash in the fields.
After this care, this batch of radish seedlings now look more refreshing and pleasant, as if they are exuding vitality, waiting for people to come and harvest and enjoy their deliciousness and nutrition.
First, boil the leaves quickly in water, and then take them out when they gradually become slightly soft in the pot. Then, carefully cut the boiled leaves into small pieces.
Then heat the oil pan until it is at the right temperature, add the chopped chili and peppercorns and stir-fry until they are fragrant, instantly releasing a rich aroma. Then pour the radish leaves that you have just processed into the pan, quickly stir-fry a few times with a spatula, and sprinkle with an appropriate amount of salt to enhance its flavor.
If you prefer a stronger and drier flavor, you can extend the cooking time and simmer it for a little longer to allow the seasoning to better penetrate the vegetables. On the contrary, if you are looking for a fresh and refined feeling, just add some warm water to the pot and simmer the ingredients until they are cooked and soft. You will have a dish with clear soup, rich and delicious taste.
Zhao Chunhua always felt that green vegetables simply cooked with just water were a bit bland.
So when she prepares the leaves, fresh from the field, she adds some pork fat, which not only greatly enriches the layered flavors of the dish but also makes it more satisfying to eat.
In addition, tender minced meat and tofu are carefully cooked into a home-cooked stir-fry. Although the whole process is not complicated, it is quite a test of the chef's skills and experience. In this way, a simple but nutritionally balanced lunch is ready.
For the young boy Xiao Shitou, some special diets were prepared just for him.
Taking into account that children may feel uncomfortable due to overly strong taste, we deliberately add a suitable proportion of soup diluted with warm boiled water to the blanched vegetables. This ensures that this food retains a hint of light and natural vegetable aroma and sweet aftertaste, while not posing too much of a challenge to children's tender taste buds.
The days passed by in an ordinary yet warm way.
As the breath of autumn gradually deepened and September came to an end, Shu Yanyou and his companions, who had been wandering outside for more than two months, finally returned to their long-lost hometown, bringing with them a piece of news that made everyone ecstatic.
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