Chapter 68: Tailor-made new clothes
Gu Yuexuan muttered to herself, "Little brat!" and then continued to concentrate on pounding the ingredients in the stone mortar. She said calmly, "Don't think too much, little kid. Having too many worries is not conducive to healthy growth."
Furthermore, her estrangement from Tu Su Minfei was purely because this young man, although young, was meticulous and his actions were extremely tortuous, which had nothing to do with Tu Subo's gossiping and snitching behind her back.
If the Tu Su family had not encountered any misfortune, people of her age would have been preparing for marriage and discussing matters such as getting married and having children. How could they have the time to discuss what they like or don't like?
This is ridiculous.
She turned around and expressed her refusal to help clearly. Although Tu Su Minfei was treated coldly, he just lowered his head and smiled.
"In that case, it seems I really thought too much."
"Sister-in-law, you go ahead and do your work. If you need anything, just call me."
Gu Yuexuan responded politely, and after Tu Suminfei left, she couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
Tu Subo was right, this young man was indeed weird.
Not a kind person.
The conversation in the yard did not cause any waves. When the people who went out returned, Gu Yuexuan had already reached a critical stage.
She carefully mixed the powder that had been sifted twice with licorice powder, then added rice flour and water to knead it into round little balls.
After feeding the chicks, the little ones washed their hands and came over to help make the meatballs.
Seeing them squatting on the ground, kneading the balls skillfully, Gu Yuexuan covered the prepared wooden barrel with a layer of dry straw and neatly placed the kneaded balls inside. She then placed another layer of straw on top of the balls and finally carefully sealed them with oilcloth, sealing them three times in total and tying them tightly with hemp rope to ensure they were secure.
The old grandfather stared at the object in front of him and said hesitantly: "Is this the koji you mentioned?"
Gu Yuexuan clapped her hands excitedly and corrected him, "This state is far from enough."
"Carry it to the edge of the charcoal pit and use the heat to fumigate it overnight. Once the fermented koji balls have grown mycelium, dry them in the sun and put them in jars for later use."
As long as there is no mistake in the production of the koji, the subsequent work will go smoothly.
Although the old grandfather was confused, he continued to speak, "I've found a buyer for the sorghum you mentioned yesterday. I'll buy some tomorrow for your use. Will fifty kilograms be enough?"
"That's enough. Let's try it first. If it's successful, we'll have to wait for a while before we can taste the wine."
The grandfather's mood brightened immediately at the thought of tasting the fine wine, and he smiled from ear to ear: "Good wine is never too late, so why not wait patiently?"
“But you can’t just think about the wine.”
The old lady arranged the needle and thread in her hand and said, "This dress is finished. Come here and try it on to see if it fits you."
Back then, the female members of the Tu Su family were all experts in needlework.
However, having not done it for many years, her skills were inevitably rusty. Coupled with her recent busy schedule, the old lady couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
Luckily, the clothes ended up fitting perfectly.
While it was still early, Xi Lanfang and Li took out most of the needlework that had been completed in the house.
Gu Yuexuan watched them sew in an orderly manner, but an indescribable sense of guilt welled up in her heart.
She was just trying to find an excuse to go out for a walk when she heard Yu say while trying on clothes for Tu Suminyang, "Xuan Xuan, why are you still sitting there?"
"Have you finished making the clothes for Tu Subo?"
Gu Yuexuan forced a smile and answered stubbornly, "Not yet. Actually..."
"I'm not very good at this, and I haven't had the chance to ask my mother-in-law and aunts for advice."
Li, who was holding the cloth and carefully gesturing beside Tu Su Yunxi, suddenly looked up in surprise. Seeing the embarrassment on Gu Yuexuan's face, she couldn't help but chuckled.
"Oh, this is really strange."
She seemed not to notice the displeasure on the old lady's face and teased, "Sister-in-law, your daughter-in-law is very capable. I didn't expect to hear today that there is something she is not good at."
Xi Lanfang immediately understood her intention and continued with a smile, "After all, you're still young, so it's inevitable that you're a little unfamiliar."
The old lady was about to blurt out a rebuke, but they cleverly blocked it with their words. Yu also took the opportunity to interject, "You've learned so much, what's the big deal about this little detail?"
"Take out your things and we'll teach you slowly. You'll be proficient in it in a few days."
Having said that, Gu Yuexuan didn't want to let everyone down, so she had to go back to the stable, take out the hidden fabrics, and under everyone's guidance, began to study new skills.
When Tu Subo returned, she was concentrating on comparing the fabrics.
He couldn't help but feel moved. He walked forward slowly and asked softly, "Didn't I tell you that I have enough clothes to wear? Why did you dig out all these?"
Gu Yuexuan thought of the old lady who was so picky about needlework and couldn't help but sigh: "Even if my work is so unsightly, I should at least make two sets of clothes for you myself. After all, the meaning is different."
Everyone was too enthusiastic and she felt embarrassed to refuse directly.
She spread the cloth in her hand on her legs, held her chin, stared at Tu Subo and said, "If I make it too ugly, will you wear it?"
Tu Subo leaned over and stared into her eyes, the smile on his lips becoming more and more intense: "How ugly is she?"
Gu Yuexuan pondered for a moment, then said helplessly, "It's so ugly that it's beyond words and unimaginable."
Tu Subo bowed his head slightly and chuckled softly, his tone tinged with self-mockery: "I have a handsome appearance, so even coarse linen clothes can be worn with grace."
Gu Yuexuan was determined to make a new suit for Tu Subo. To avoid mistakes, she even decided to take apart his old clothes for a detailed comparison.
However, when she was about to start cutting, she encountered a small problem.
During the day, Xi Lanfang casually reminded her that Tu Subo had been working hard recently and seemed to have become more muscular, and his original clothes no longer seemed to fit him.
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo as he entered the room with a sharp gaze. After examining him for a long time, she concluded that her mother-in-law was right. Tu Subo had indeed become much stronger and even seemed to have grown a little taller. His clothes were tight on his body, and the tightness at the cuffs and shoulders showed that the clothes were uncomfortable.
The old clothes are already too cramped to serve as a reference template.
Although the newly purchased clothes fit well, how can they be taken apart at will?
Tu Subo had just returned from the river, his hair still dripping with crystal water droplets. He noticed that Gu Yuexuan's eyes were always on him, and the action of picking up the dry clothes in his hands paused for a moment involuntarily.
"Xuanxuan?"
"uh-huh?"
"Why are you staring at me like that?"
He instinctively reached out to feel behind his back, as if searching for something: "Are there any unwashed stains on me?"
Gu Yuexuan's eyes were firm, and her voice was calm as she said, "Do you need to change clothes?"
Tu Subo replied softly, "Yeah."
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