Chapter 66 Blow the Whistle When Encountering a Situation
"In that case, then it's fine."
"If you're willing to give it a try, go for it. If there's anything missing, I'll be happy to fill it in."
Before he finished speaking, the last spoonful of small fish in the pot was taken out of the pot and placed on a plate. On the other side, the lid of the pot was lifted for the fragrant stewed pig's trotters.
After being slowly simmered over firewood for a sufficient amount of time, the pig's trotters are stewed to a tender and delicious texture. The unique aroma and the sweet scent of soybeans are intertwined in the air, captivating people like a hook.
Yu, who was originally skeptical about this, couldn't help but lean over. When she saw the golden and translucent color in the pot, she couldn't help but drool.
"I have to say, this fragrance is really tempting."
Its aroma even surpasses the richness of the stew.
Gu Yuexuan skillfully divided the braised pig's trotters with soybeans from the pot and placed them on the table, saying, "Second Aunt, you might as well try it. The taste is absolutely satisfying."
No one can resist the soft, glutinous and smooth braised pork trotters!
At first, some people were reserved and thought it was ungraceful to eat with their fingers, so they ate with great care.
But the food tasted so sweet to the little kids that they couldn't resist.
Tu Su Minyang's mouth was full of oil. He asked for pig's trotters for the third time in a row. Others also began to try to grab them with their hands.
The table suddenly became quiet, and everyone's attention was focused on the pig's trotters in their hands, immersed in the enjoyment of the delicious food.
Tu Subo gently picked out the soft and glutinous beef tendon and placed it delicately in Gu Yuexuan's porcelain bowl. When Gu Yuexuan looked up in surprise, he remained calm and composed, saying slowly, "I've made an agreement with the owner of Taibai Tower to deliver a batch of charcoal every ten days before the arrival of the auspicious snow. This way, we can have a stockpile of fire to keep us warm at home, so we don't have to rely on other people's vehicles so often."
The village chief's family refused to charge for car rental. Every time they traveled, they had to borrow a mule cart from others. The accumulated debts of favor were far more troublesome than the money for renting a car.
The old grandfather nodded slightly, expressing his approval. "Since they are unwilling to accept money, we must not lose our manners."
"Please remember to give a thank you gift every time you borrow a car. Our family can still afford the cost."
Tu Subo responded and then lowered his head to continue cutting up the fatty tendons.
Although Gu Yuexuan did not do much herself, the meat slices in the bowl were piled up like a small mountain.
Tu Sumin gave him a deep and ambiguous look, then lowered his head and continued eating without saying a word.
After the meal, the grandfather lamented that today's delicacies were not accompanied by fine wine, which was a bit regrettable, while the old lady was busy with other household chores.
The weather is getting colder, and the old and young in the family are still wearing light clothes. These thin clothes can't resist the biting cold wind from the northwest.
However, the amount of newly purchased cloth and cotton was limited, so how to distribute them became a top priority.
Gu Yuexuan's name was first excluded from the allocation list.
"Your parents just sent you brand new clothes not long ago, so we won't consider your share this time."
Xi Lanfang seemed to be hesitant to speak, but Gu Yuexuan gave her a warm smile and shook her head gently.
"I'll follow Grandmother's instructions."
The clothes her mother had specially sent were all carefully crafted warm padded jackets, and even the soles of her shoes were carefully sewn with multiple layers. She really didn't need to buy new clothes at the moment.
The old lady was quite impressed by her sensible and tactful nature. She smiled and continued, "I just checked and found that the cloth we bought is all whole pieces. It's simple to make and more than enough for the whole family."
"Each family was allocated materials and cotton according to the number of people, and they took them back to their own homes, where they could slowly start making the products in a spacious place."
Although everyone present was already accustomed to wearing ready-made clothes, their needlework skills were not inferior and they had no objection to this arrangement.
Although Gu Yuexuan was quite unfamiliar with this, she was well prepared. She took the cloth assigned to Tu Subo, returned to the stable, and began to look for a hiding place without hesitation.
Seeing her hiding things around the house like a busy little mole, Tu Subo's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a doting smile.
"You can put it anywhere. We won't have any strangers visiting this room."
Gu Yuexuan sighed softly and said, "It's a bit of a waste to hide it, but I don't dare to take it out easily for the time being."
"Do you think I will be blamed if I ask my mother-in-law for advice?" she asked curiously.
She thought the task shouldn't be too complicated, it just lacked a guide.
However, it seems inappropriate that a woman who grew up in the inner courtyard is not good at needlework.
Tu Subo gently stroked the medicine bowl, feeling the right temperature, then handed the medicine to her, raised his chin slightly, and signaled her to take it while it was hot.
Seeing her hesitation, he said calmly: "Xuanxuan, you are already good enough. You don't need to be proficient in everything."
You don’t have to learn what you are not good at, and you don’t have to do what you are not interested in.
All of this is her personal freedom.
Gu Yuexuan didn't expect him to be so open-minded. She gently twisted the cotton on her fingertips and laughed happily: "You are really tolerant, but this may not be a bad thing."
"Forget it, let's put it aside for now and make plans later."
She put the items away safely and slept peacefully that night.
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The next morning, we began to plan to go into the mountains to collect syrup from the sugar maple trees.
With the experience from last time, as soon as she arrived at the destination this time, Tu Subo spontaneously started drilling holes in the tree trunk, his movements skillful and confident.
The purchased pottery jars were placed in their proper places. The sap from the tree trunks slowly dripped down the slender bamboo tubes, making a subtle and continuous dripping sound, and leisurely flowed into the ceramic containers without the need to watch them all the time.
Tu Subo wanted to persuade her to go back and rest for a while, but Gu Yuexuan stood up resolutely and said in a firm tone: "I want to go search for something."
Although the season is a little inappropriate, as long as you look carefully, you may be able to find something.
Upon hearing this, Tu Subo instinctively suggested, "You go home and rest, and I'll go out and look for her?"
“You may not recognize those things.”
She picked up the sickle from the ground and said with a determined look, "The key to the success of winemaking lies in whether we can find all the raw materials."
"Just keep busy with your business. I'll be back with you soon."
When she was about to step into the deep forest alone, Tu Subo held her wrist tightly and handed a small object to her.
"Hang this around your neck."
Gu Yuexuan looked at the gadget in her hand, her face full of confusion: "What is this for?"
"Call me when you need me."
Tu Subo wielded his hatchet and deftly chopped off a branch as thick as his arm. He said calmly, "If there's an emergency, blow the whistle. I'll rush over immediately once I hear it."
"Don't go too far, it's not safe here after all."
As soon as he finished speaking, he squatted down to bundle the firewood. At this moment, Gu Yuexuan suddenly remembered the noise he made outside the door last night and the wood chips scattered on the ground in the courtyard this morning.
She gently stroked the edge of the wooden whistle with her fingers, put it to her lips and tried to blow it, and found that this small object actually made a crisp sound, and the sound was extremely loud.
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