Chapter 132: Stewed Tofu and Fish
Amidst the clamor of inquiries, Tu Subo seemed to have unloaded a heavy burden. He whispered to his mother, "Mom, please go out and explain to them that I'm fine."
"And as for my grandfather, he can't bear any more blows."
Xi Lanfang was extremely anxious, but a crowded house was not a long-term solution, so she could only order, "Xuanxuan, you have to take good care of Bo'er."
Gu Yuexuan tried hard to put on a comforting smile.
"rest assured."
The door slowly closed again, and in the suffocating warmth, the bruises on Tu Subo's face gradually faded.
He wanted to say that he was almost sweating from the heat, but when he saw Gu Yuexuan's frosty profile, a hint of deep complexity flashed across his eyes.
Gu Yuexuan turned her head sensitively: "What's wrong?"
Tu Subo, who had just appeared calm and composed in front of everyone, now looked lifeless like an eggplant hit by frost. He drooped his head listlessly, and his voice became dull: "Xuanxuan, I feel unwell."
Gu Yuexuan frowned and immediately walked over to get some more clothes to keep him warm.
But as soon as her hand touched the quilt, Tu Subo leaned towards her weakly, his eyes confused and dazed!
Gu Yuexuan was shocked and hurriedly supported him, about to call for help.
However, Tu Subo said lazily in her arms: "Don't scream."
"If mother knew, the whole family would be turned upside down."
"But you..."
"I'm really fine."
Tu Subo repeated stubbornly and resolutely: "I'm really fine."
Gu Yuexuan could no longer bear it and gritted her teeth: "It's okay, why can't you sit still?"
Tu Subo pushed himself further, rubbed it gently, and said with his eyes closed: "I am not unable to sit still, I just feel weak all over."
"Xuanxuan, can you let me lean on you for a while?"
If it were under normal circumstances, Gu Yuexuan would have kicked him away.
But this moment is different.
His face was pale and his lips were purple, yet he still said he could hold on in this state!
"Tu Subo, do you have to be so stubborn before you give up?"
Gu Yuexuan said angrily, "Hurry up and lie down! I'll go get a doctor!"
"Don't."
Tu Subo buried his face in her waist, spread the quilt with his hands like a roc spreading its wings, and rolled into Gu Yuexuan's arms.
"I don't want a doctor, I just want you."
"Tu Subo..."
Tu Subo raised his head with great difficulty, and on his bloodless face he managed to squeeze out a pale and fragile smile: "Xuanxuan, hug me, just for a moment, okay?"
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"The fish in this basket are the fresh fish that your family deserves, and the big ones are specially given to Tu Subo by your uncle's family to make soup to nourish his body."
Aunt Wu sighed deeply, a look of worry on her face. "Your uncle and his family had originally planned to come visit, but unfortunately, the two children rescued by Tu Subo both had high fevers, and no one in the family could spare the time, so they had to ask me to come and visit on their behalf."
"Xuanxuan, is Tu Subo really alright? Coincidentally, the doctor we hired is still at your uncle's house. Would you like to ask him to come over and take a look?"
Gu Yuexuan smiled slightly and shook her head gently: "He has a strong body and should be fine. There is no need to bother the doctor."
These words are also what Tu Subo himself meant.
If he hadn't firmly refused, Gu Yuexuan would have gone to ask a doctor long ago.
Aunt Wu felt a little relieved, but she still reminded him, "Soaking in a cold cave is no small matter. Even if you seem fine now, you must not take it lightly."
"You must work harder at home and take good care of him. If anything unexpected happens, please let us know in time."
Gu Yuexuan smiled and nodded repeatedly. She walked Aunt Wu to the door and was about to turn around and leave when Aunt Wu suddenly slapped her forehead and said with sudden realization, "I almost forgot. Hongsheng specifically asked me to tell you when I came here."
"How are you going to proceed with the shed you're planning to build in your field? Tomorrow, when everyone is free, we'll help you finish it as quickly as possible."
Gu Yuexuan was a little surprised, and after a pause she said, "Actually, it may not be necessary. It's just..."
"Why not?"
Aunt Wu couldn't help but glance inside the house and explained in a low voice, "Your third uncle is frail, and Tu Subo is the only one who can do heavy work. Now he has fallen ill while trying to save someone, and there is no one to help. When will your shed be built?"
"It's settled. Tomorrow morning you go to the field and give us some instructions. I guarantee we'll have it set up for you within three days. Don't worry about putting in too much effort."
As soon as Aunt Wu finished speaking, she left in a hurry.
Gu Yuexuan leaned against the door frame and sighed silently.
"Xuanxuan, what should we do with these fish?"
Although only half a day had passed since the fish were caught, the fish in the basket had already frozen into long, rock-hard strips, each one harder than the last.
Yu poked the ice chips on the fish's tail with her finger and said helplessly, "It looks like it weighs at least several dozen kilograms. I can't finish it in one meal. Aren't you afraid it will go bad if I leave it like this?"
“It won’t go bad.”
Gu Yuexuan took a deep breath and said slowly, "Aunt Wu reminded me just now that the leftover fish should be spread out in the yard. The severe cold of this winter will last until next spring, so it won't spoil in a short time."
In the bitterly cold winter, this biting climate is not entirely without benefits.
All items placed in the open air seem to be protected by nature's giant refrigerator, enjoying the special treatment of low-temperature quick freezing. Even after going through the entire winter season, they will be safe and sound.
She was just about to spread out two clean straw mats to take out the frozen fish and place them properly when Tu Subo's wife Xi Lanfang came out with tears in her eyes, looking worried.
Li asked softly, "Sister-in-law, how is Tu Subo doing?"
Xi Lanfang thought of Tu Subo's much better mental state. She took a deep breath and replied, "He looks fine. At least there's no sign of a fever. He should be able to recover with proper care."
Everyone's expression relaxed, except for Gu Yuexuan, whose tightly pursed lips still couldn't lift up.
fine?
How can it be considered okay when the stubborn man in the room can't even find the strength to sit up?
She knew that Tu Subo didn't want Xi Lanfang to worry, so she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue and picked up a lucky fish instead. "This fish came at the perfect time. I'll make a pot of fish soup."
The soy milk ground yesterday had been shaped by stones in a wooden frame all night and had now become square blocks of tofu.
Freshly caught large fish are scaled and gutted, cleaned and cut into pieces suitable for cooking. The fishy smell is then removed with wine and ginger, and the fish is marinated for a while before being fried in a pan of hot oil.
The fish skin is fried until golden and crispy, and the aroma is overflowing. Hot water is poured into the hot oil, and large pieces of tofu are simmered together with the fish pieces.
The stewed rice that had been prepared earlier had cooled down, so Gu Yuexuan put it back into the pot to heat it up. When all the preparations were completed, the fish soup was also cooked to perfection.
The fish soup is milky white in color, with the rich aroma of beans and the delicious fish blending together, creating a fragrant aroma.
Gu Yuexuan planned to bring Tu Subo's portion into the house alone, but unexpectedly, the door creaked open and the stubborn bull actually walked out by itself!
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