Chapter 96: Selecting the Essence of Wine
Tu Subo has already given a friendly reminder, so I’ll stop here and won’t say any more.
Just as he was about to go to the stables to summon his servants to pack his luggage, Tu Su Minfei suggested with a smile, "Brother, I'm currently too busy to do anything else. Could you please inquire in the county town for me to see if there are any employers looking for workers?"
Tu Subo turned around and asked, "What kind of employer are you looking for?"
Tu Suminfei replied easily: "Any kind is fine."
"Accounting assistant, apprentice, waiter, as long as I can make a living in the county town, I am willing to try."
Tu Subo didn't reply immediately. He added gently, "By the way, I hope to find a job that can recruit two people at the same time. I have already discussed it with my grandfather. My father and I will enter the city together."
He did not make any boastful promises to Tu Suminyang.
He will also be sure to properly resolve potential troubles.
Tu Subo nodded with an unfathomable look in his eyes, agreeing. He then knocked on the stable door, pushed it open and said, "Everything outside is ready. We can set off."
The number of people entering the city today is unprecedented.
Gu Yuexuan looked at Yu, who still looked haggard, and couldn't help but worry: "Second Aunt, the road to the county town is long and the weather is cold. Are you really planning to go with us?"
Although Yu's body had not yet recovered, her spirit was very strong: "I have to go."
"Today we are going to the embroidery shop to look for work. I know the ins and outs of this business very well. If I don't go, and you get cheated, it will be more trouble than it's worth."
As if she was worried that her request would be rejected, she grabbed the thick clothes that Tu Su Min Fei had already prepared for her and said, "On the way, I will use Min Fei's clothes to cover my head and face to protect me from the cold wind and prevent me from catching a cold."
Xi Lanfang smiled helplessly: "This method also works."
"With you here, my third brother and his wife and I feel a little more at ease."
After all, no matter how detailed their discussion was at home, they were still confused when they arrived at the embroidery shop and still had to rely on Yu for the specific operations.
Li held Tu Su Yanting's hand and said, "Your father and I are about to leave. You should stay home with your sister-in-law and remember to listen to her."
Tu Su Yanting obediently held Gu Yuexuan's hand and nodded seriously: "Mom, don't worry, I will help my sister-in-law brew sorghum wine at home and let her have no worries!"
"Look at me, there's me too!"
Tu Suminyang jumped up excitedly and declared loudly: "I can also lend a hand to my sister-in-law!"
"Okay, okay, let's go. All of you stay home."
Xi Lanfang entrusted Tu Su Minxu and Tu Su Yunxi to Gu Yuexuan, and before leaving, she did not forget to look back frequently, worried about them.
This was the first time the sisters-in-law had gone out together since they moved to Yuanqian Village, which seemed particularly fresh.
Tu Subo loaded the venison he was about to sell onto the rented mule cart one by one. His eyes fell on Gu Yuexuan and he said gently, "Didn't you say last night that you wanted to eat barbecue? I specially left a piece of the best meat on the stove. If you're hungry, let the little ones have a taste first."
"Regarding the winemaking, wait until I come back. I..."
"I know, I know. You're so long-winded that it makes me feel distressed."
Gu Yuexuan gently pushed his back, and said with tears in her eyes, "I'm not made of paper, do you have to be so cautious?"
"You and Uncle San must stay alert when driving, take your time, and put safety first. I'll make you some stewed venison when I get back tonight."
Tu Suting exhaled a breath of hot air, warming his palms, and said with a smile: "Okay, niece-in-law, you can go back soon. I will remind Tu Subo."
Tu Subo supported the car board with one hand, jumped onto the car easily, and waved to Gu Yuexuan to go back.
Go back quickly.
Gu Yuexuan took the four children and returned to the yard, eager to try.
Brewing!
She first poured half a bucket of water into the empty iron pot, then placed the wine steamer filled with fermented sorghum into the pot, and then found a piece of wooden board of appropriate size and cleverly stuck it diagonally in the center of the wine steamer.
There is a small hole carefully hollowed out and sealed on the wooden board, from which extends a slender bamboo tube, one end of which is connected to an exquisite small bowl.
Finally, she placed a smooth cloth on the edge of the wine steamer, placed a brand new iron pot on top of it, and poured half a pot of water into the pot.
Light the fire.
Tu Suminfei assisted from the side, staring intently at the bamboo tube, and asked curiously: "Is this where the wine flows out?"
Gu Yuexuan stared at the fire intently and nodded in confirmation.
"When the steam rises and hits the bottom of the pot, it condenses into wine beads. After the wine beads drip from the bottom of the pot, they slowly flow out through the bamboo tube along the wooden board."
Although this extraction method is not very efficient, it is already very good to be able to extract the wine at this critical moment, so there is no need to pursue speed too much.
Gu Yuexuan calculated the time accurately. When the bowl was full of wine, she quickly moved the small bowl away and replaced the wine-collecting tool with a wine jar.
The old grandfather, who had been resting in the house for many days, was attracted by the rich aroma of wine and came out. Seeing Gu Yuexuan was about to pour out the wine in the bowl, he couldn't help but ask in surprise: "This wine is rich in color and fragrant. Why are you pouring it out?"
Gu Yuexuan smiled brightly and explained happily, "The first and last wines are not drinkable. We need to carefully select the best wines in the middle."
"Grandfather, you look energetic and rosy today. You are obviously in much better health."
The old grandfather looked at the wine in the cup with a gentle and doting look, and laughed dumbly: "Such a mellow wine aroma, how could anyone not be pleased?"
"When the wine is ready, you must give me a glass. I have been craving this wine for many days."
"I would like to grant your wish, but you are currently taking medication and I'm afraid it is not appropriate for you to drink."
The old grandfather looked slightly displeased: "It's just a small bite, what effect can it have?"
"Minxu, go ask your sister-in-law to give grandfather a sip of fine wine."
Tu Su Minxu blinked his pitiful eyes like a puppy, looked at Gu Yuexuan eagerly, raised a finger, and emphasized in a firm tone: "Grandfather only said one bite, just a small bite!"
"Sister-in-law, just give me a small bite!"
Gu Yuexuan was ultimately unable to resist the request and could only smile and use a small spoon to give her grandfather a small sip of wine.
The fragrant sorghum wine is very different from the rice wine we drank before.
The spicy and pungent taste, followed by a strong aftertaste, is like a thrilling storm in the mouth, while what remains deep in the tongue is an indescribable sweet aftertaste.
After tasting that small sip of wine, the old grandfather said with endless aftertaste, "This is exactly the taste."
“This wine is brewed just right!”
Gu Yuexuan smiled while holding the spoon, her eyes revealing satisfaction. "It was just extracted today. If it can settle for a while, it will taste even better in a few days."
"By then, Grandpa will be well enough to sit down and savor this meal at his leisure."
The gloom between the old grandfather's brows disappeared, and he stroked his beard, smiling from ear to ear: "Good, good, this couldn't be better."
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