Chapter 269: Hybridization and Ear Hanging Work Completed
She smiled helplessly, rubbed her cheeks, and said half jokingly and half seriously: "People often say that hot weather loses appetite, so why don't I try to make an appetizing dish today?"
"How about making a bowl of cold noodles?"
Tu Subo didn't want her to be exposed to the kitchen heat any longer. He pursed his lips and said in a deep voice, "You just need to guide me, and I'll do it."
The preparation of cold noodles is not complicated.
Tu Subo's gestures are steady, and the dough he kneads is full of elasticity. A slight pull can form noodles of uniform thickness. When he puts it on the chopping board and shakes it gently, the noodles become distinct and look slender and tempting.
Throw the noodles into boiling water, and quickly add cold water three times after the water boils. When the center of the noodles is still slightly hard, take them out quickly, mix them with heated and cooled oil, so that the noodles appear slightly curly, and then steam them.
After the noodles were steamed and cooked thoroughly, they were taken out of the pot. Gu Yuexuan quickly took out a large, clean sieve and said anxiously, "Hurry up and pour it all in."
She gently shook the steamed noodles with chopsticks, carefully spreading them out and shaking them over and over again to ensure that each noodle was loose and there was no chance of them sticking. Then, she placed the sieve filled with noodles in the coolest and most ventilated corner to let it cool naturally until it was completely transparent.
Next comes the crucial cold noodle seasoning.
Gu Yuexuan picked fresh cucumbers from the field, soaked soft wood ears, and tofu skin that she made herself and dried specially. These fresh side dishes were cut into long and thin silk shapes and arranged neatly under Tu Subo's superb knife skills.
She even specially made a dish of fried peanuts, frying them until golden brown, sprinkling a little salt on them, and after they were completely cool, pouring them into a small stone mortar and gently crushing them into fine peanut crumbs.
The boiling hot oil is poured into the bright red chili powder. The collision of the hot oil and the chili powder stirs up a unique spicy aroma in the air, which greatly increases your appetite.
As the grandfather stepped through the threshold, a rich aroma filled his nose. The village chief, following closely behind him, couldn't help but exclaim softly, then burst into laughter and said, "What kind of delicious food is being cooked in this house? The aroma is so fragrant, it's mouth-watering!"
Tu Suting followed closely behind, and he couldn't help but twitch his nose and sighed: "It is indeed fragrant, and the smell makes people's appetite increase greatly."
"I came at the perfect time!"
"Isn't that just right?"
Li smiled as she prepared water for Tu Suting to wash his hands. She warmly invited the village chief to sit down. "Xuanxuan specially made cold noodles. A bowl of this is perfect for this hot summer."
"Since you're here, why not try the cooking of Tu Subo and his wife and eat before you go back."
"Yanting, go and pour a cup of tea for the village chief and grandfather!"
The village chief could no longer refuse, so he agreed to stay.
Gu Yuexuan and Tu Subo were busy preparing cold noodles in front of the stove. Tu Suminfei brought two bowls first and placed them carefully in front of the old grandfather and the village chief.
"Grandfather, Village Chief, you two can taste it first."
The noodles in the bowl have cooled completely, and three colorful side dishes are neatly placed on top. In addition to the seasoning, a small spoonful of spicy oil is poured on it, and a layer of crushed peanuts is sprinkled on the chili.
As soon as the chopsticks were stirred, the chewy noodles were coated with bright red oil. They were crispy and cool when put into the mouth, and the mouth was full of rich flavor. Just one bite made the village chief's eyes light up.
"Excellent! What a rare craftsmanship!"
"This noodle is eaten in a unique way, and the taste is extraordinary!"
The old grandfather was very happy to see his descendants being praised, and he specially asked Tu Su Yanting to bring the fruit wine that he had brewed two days ago.
Tu Suyanting remembered the doctor's advice and poured some water for the village chief. She said seriously, "Grandfather, just drink some water."
The old grandfather looked at the cold boiled water in front of him and smiled helplessly, while the village chief seriously picked up the wine bowl, took a sip, and smacked his lips in satisfaction: "The child is right, you are in good health and it is not suitable for you to drink."
As soon as he finished speaking, the village chief picked up the wine bowl again, took a sip leisurely, and exclaimed: "Grandfather, you really live like a god! These precious delicacies seem to be hidden in your house!"
Once such fine wine leaves the Tu Su family's doorstep, even if you spend a lot of money, you may not have the chance to taste its wonderful flavor.
In the Tu Su family, there is the wine-making master Gu Yuexuan, who is in charge. Whenever you crave a glass of fine wine, you can enjoy its mellowness at any time.
The old grandfather stroked his beard and smiled, his face filled with pride and joy, and he humbly made a few self-deprecating remarks.
At this point, the village chief changed the subject and mentioned to the grandfather the matter of recommending students to the village school. Although the village chief had never been influenced by books, he had met all kinds of people and had already formed a unique set of criteria in his mind.
Although the old grandfather of the Tu Su family is humble and low-key, his temperament and conversation are completely different from those of the rude villagers. What's so difficult about such a person volunteering to go to the village school to educate people?
The village chief agreed without hesitation!
The village chief talked incessantly and made an appointment with the old grandfather to go to the neighboring village the next day. Before leaving, he ordered two extra bowls of heavy cold noodles. He left with a round belly and a satisfied burp.
The old grandfather also had a full meal. When he looked back inadvertently, he saw Gu Yuexuan pouring the remaining half of the food in the bowl into Tu Subo's bowl. He couldn't help but frowned slightly.
"You are young and should be eating like a tiger and sleeping soundly, but your appetite is as small as a sparrow, and you can't even eat as many bites as a cat."
Gu Yuexuan was immediately embarrassed, while Tu Suminyang bit his noodles and said vaguely: "Sister-in-law doesn't eat much, and she wanted to put down her chopsticks a long time ago."
"I heard it. If it weren't for my eldest brother coaxing us, there would be even more left! My eldest sister-in-law's appetite is not even as much as Minxu's!" Tu Su Minxu was only four years old!
Gu Yuexuan felt annoyed when she saw Tu Su Minyang exposing her shortcomings without any scruples.
Tu Su Minfei looks thin, but he actually has a big appetite, which is far more than what his appearance can reveal.
He picked up the third bowl of cold noodles with a slow and steady gesture. As he stirred, he said casually, "The long, bitter summer has made me lose my appetite. This is something that Big Brother should take to heart."
Tu Subo's face was as solemn as the water in a deep pool. He nodded slightly and said, "I'll remember that."
Gu Yuexuan simply pushed the remaining cold noodles to Tu Subo, put down her bowl and chopsticks, and glanced at the old lady who was also holding the bowl but had no appetite. She couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of weirdness in her heart.
The old lady has indeed been behaving strangely lately.
However, no one seems to care?
What does this have to do with her?
Gu Yuexuan snorted and found a corner shaded by a tree to sit down. While the afterglow was still lingering, she began to carefully study the mountain of records at hand.
The experimental field was specially opened for her research, and no one except her set foot there.
The transplanted wild rice and rice seeds purchased from various places have been arranged in different categories, and the preliminary hybridization and ear setting work has been successfully completed.
If she had all the necessary equipment, she would be able to test the appearance of the hybrid rice and the initial disease resistance of the rice plants. However, due to the limitations of the times, she did not have any auxiliary tools and the only thing she could rely on was her own eyes.
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