Chapter 44 Making a hodgepodge
Li was naturally noble and honest, and she never liked those petty calculations about money. After hearing this, she just smiled coldly and said, "It's just a small amount of silver. Why did my second sister-in-law worry about it for so long?"
Yu was furious and retorted, "How is this insignificant?"
"Do you know? Twenty taels of silver is enough to feed a family for a long time. This is a lot of money!"
Countless silver coins turned into phantom horses, galloping in my mind!
Li turned his head helplessly and sighed silently in his heart.
Gu Yuexuan pursed her lips and handed the last three copper coins back to the old lady.
The old lady waved her hand gently and said softly, "Keep it for now, and ask me for it when you're done."
Gu Yuexuan agreed without hesitation and was about to go wash clothes with Xi Lanfang, but unexpectedly her wrist was suddenly held tightly by Yu.
"Xuanxuan."
A faint blush appeared on Yu's cheeks, and her voice was a little awkward: "Your Third Aunt already exchanged tasks with you yesterday. How about you come and swap tasks with Second Aunt? I'm going to do the laundry now. Can you cook for me?"
She had already decided to cook the meal herself, but the old lady mocked her and warned her not to waste the ingredients. She looked at the overflowing basket of beans and autumn melons, unsure where to start. Fortunately, at Tu Su Minfei's suggestion, she decided to ask Gu Yuexuan for help.
Since Li can ask Gu Yuexuan for help, why can't she?
Gu Yuexuan chuckled, her tone teasing: "Didn't Second Aunt's cooking skills receive rave reviews this morning?"
Yu responded slightly embarrassedly, "What's good about that? Minyang complained about not having enough to eat. He's been crying out for hunger all afternoon."
As she spoke, she snatched the wooden bucket from Gu Yuexuan's hand and walked straight out, not forgetting to tell Min Yang: "Min Yang, remember to help your sister-in-law at home. I will be back after I finish washing the clothes."
Tu Suminyang jumped up with a smile on his face and agreed excitedly. When Gu Yuexuan raised her head again, Yu's figure had already disappeared from her sight.
Deep down, she did feel a resistance to cooking.
Seeing this, Xi Lanfang couldn't help but reveal a playful smile, and gently reminded Tu Su Yunxi: "You are still taking medicine, it is best not to touch cold water. Just cook at home and we will be back soon."
When those who were not good at cooking went out to busy themselves with their own affairs, the old lady who was secretly keeping an eye on the housework finally let go of her worries.
The delicious meals at home had become out of reach, and now she just longed for a meal that wasn't too bad.
In the whole family, only Gu Yuexuan's cooking skills can satisfy her!
"In that case, your second uncle and the others will be back soon, so you should start preparing to cook."
Gu Yuexuan smiled helplessly and replied softly, "Hey." Before she could call the children at home, they had already gathered around her.
"Sister-in-law, we'll help you!"
Tu Su Minxu took the initiative to grab a bunch of beans from the basket, Tu Su Minyang excitedly picked up the ladle to scoop water, and Tu Su Yanting quickly brought a small wooden stool and handed it to Gu Yuexuan. Gu Yuexuan crossed her arms and showed a relieved smile.
Everyone should do their best and perform their duties.
If this harmony could continue, she would be willing to take on the cooking responsibilities.
Tu Suminyang jumped up happily with a smile on his face and agreed happily. But when Gu Yuexuan raised her head again, Yu's figure had disappeared without a trace.
She didn't want to touch the kitchen smoke from the bottom of her heart.
Seeing this, Xi Lanfang couldn't help but reveal a kind smile, and gently comforted Tu Su Yunxi: "You are still taking medicine, it is best not to touch cold water. Just cook at home, we will be home soon."
As those family members who knew nothing about cooking went out to get busy, the old lady who had been secretly keeping an eye on household affairs finally put her mind at ease.
The delicacies at home have become out of reach, and the old lady's greatest wish at this moment is to have a meal that is not so disappointing.
In the whole family, only Gu Yuexuan's cooking skills can make her feel satisfied!
"In that case, your uncle and the others will be back soon, so you should start preparing dinner."
Gu Yuexuan smiled bitterly and nodded. Before she could call them, the children in the family had spontaneously gathered around her.
"Sister-in-law, let us help you!"
Tu Su Minxu took the initiative to pick up the beans from the basket, Tu Su Minyang excitedly waved the ladle to scoop water, and Tu Su Yanting quickly brought a small wooden stool and placed it at Gu Yuexuan's feet. Gu Yuexuan folded her arms, a satisfied smile on her face.
Divide the work and cooperate to make full use of their strengths.
If this family harmony can be maintained, she can willingly take on the responsibility of cooking.
She bent down gently and gently touched Tu Su Yanting's cheek, which was slightly pink. Her voice softened a lot as she whispered softly, "We have all the ingredients today. How about we make a delicious stew?"
The ideal dish is to choose tender pork ribs and simmer them slowly until the meat is tender and the bones separate easily.
However, there were not many ingredients available at home, so Gu Yuexuan decided to use some pork from the jar where the fat was stored.
The pork is first fried and then soaked in fat for a long time, forming layers of pork belly. The pig skin becomes fluffy and soft, which saves the effort of stewing.
She simmered rice in a large pot, dragged a small stool over and sat down, and began to peel the potatoes.
The children, too young to use knives, followed her instructions and hurriedly peeled the tendons from the beans.
By the time half the basket of beans had been picked clean, Gu Yuexuan had also finished processing the round and plump autumn melons.
She added cool water to the pot, then put in beans of appropriate length and cooked until the water boiled. When the skin of the beans began to turn yellow, she put the cut autumn melon into the pot, covered the pot, and simmered it until cooked. It became a pot of sweet and delicious melon and bean soup.
After the soup boiled and jumped, creating countless ripples, Gu Yuexuan stared at the green and red peppers left over from yesterday. She then decided to use a colander to scoop out some of the cooked melons and beans, pour them all onto the chopping board, and use a kitchen knife to chop them into small pieces.
The childish little ones sat around the dining table with eager eyes. Even though their hands were still covered in mud from playing, the helping hands still received a warm welcome and enjoyed the delicious food from the pot.
Tu Su Yanting gently chewed the soft, sweet autumn melon in her hand and asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, is this the legendary hodgepodge?"
Tu Su Minyang and Tu Su Minxu, with autumn melon crumbs hanging from the corners of their mouths, also raised their heads together, their three pairs of bright eyes sparkling with surprise.
Gu Yuexuan smiled and replied, "This is authentic stir-fried melons and beans. The hodgepodge will be ready soon."
Three eager little hearts beat with her every movement, but Gu Yuexuan's gestures remained elegant and calm.
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