Chapter 24: Rejection
Qiao Qiqi gave him a faint smile and said, "I'm going to make this pork into dry food now. It can be stored for a long time and eaten on the road."
It is still spring and the temperature outside is not too high.
The prepared jerky can be stored for one month.
After making the dried meat, Qiao Qiqi picked up the rice steamer and steamed a pot of fragrant rice.
I also made some soup with pig heart and lungs.
Then, the pig intestines, pig tongue and pig liver were braised.
Fortunately, her space was fully stocked with seasonings, and no one in the room had ever cooked before.
Some of the condiments were not something that could appear in this era, and they did not recognize them.
After all, all the seasonings have been ground into fine powder.
It was already noon when we finished all this.
Qiao Qiqi called out to everyone to start eating.
“Mmm, it smells so good!”
As he ate his soup and braised large intestine, Old Ruan shook his head and said, "If only I had another jar of wine at this time!"
Qiao Qiqi was stunned for a moment, then continued eating her meal.
There are a lot of wines in her supermarket, and they are all famous wines.
But she couldn't take it out at this time.
I'll wait until I have a chance to buy some empty wine jars and put the wine into them.
"I'll treat you to a drink later."
Pei Shaoling, who was drinking soup at the side, said softly.
He looked at Qiao Qiqi beside him, his narrow peach blossom eyes filled with starlight.
In this life, he woke up early, and nothing happened to his family because of her.
All this is thanks to her.
No matter what the reason is, he will protect her well.
In the future, when he rules the world, he will surely promise her a life of glory and prosperity.
As for her secret, he would protect it whether she was willing to tell it or not.
"Thank you, Lou, uh, thank you, sir. I'm looking forward to that day!"
Mr. Ruan continued to eat the delicious food on the plate with a smile on his face.
After everyone finished their meal, Qiao Qiqi cleared the dishes and washed them.
There are special people in this post station to cook for the escorting officials, so Qiao Qiqi doesn't need to do it.
So, in the afternoon, when Qiao Qiqi had nothing to do, she watched Mr. Ruan fiddling with his bottles and jars.
Seeing her staring at him, Mr. Ruan asked with a smile, "Girl, are you interested in medicine?"
"It's okay. I only know a few common herbs."
Qiao Qiqi nodded slightly and said.
"I have a medical book here. See if you can understand it. If you can memorize it before we reach our destination, I will take you in as my disciple. How about that?"
Qiao Qiqi glanced at the medical book in his hand and shook her head slightly, "Forget it then."
"The thing I hate most since I was a child is memorizing."
Qiao Qiqi shrugged helplessly, "Although the medical skills are good, but endorsing is too much of a headache, so forget it."
Mr. Ruan: ...
He was the best doctor in the world, and when he wanted to accept a disciple for the first time, he was rejected.
And the reason for rejection is so bizarre!
"Little girl, you are so good at cooking, can you make medicinal food?"
Qiao Qiqi shook her head slightly. She only knew which foods were more nutritious.
Mr. Ruan began to persuade him patiently, "In fact, food and medicine are inseparable. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes food supplements. If you learn medicine and add your skills to your cooking, you will definitely be able to open a food therapy restaurant in the future."
"Really?"
Qiao Qiqi was skeptical. The novels she had read before had never mentioned that it was possible to open a restaurant serving diet therapy in ancient times.
"Of course, think about it. Those high-ranking officials are used to eating a lot of meat and fish, so they must have some hidden illnesses. If they are asked to take medicine, they will definitely be reluctant to see a doctor. If the disease is cured while eating, think about it, isn't it killing two birds with one stone?"
Ruan Lao explained to her, "If you open a restaurant like this in the capital or the wealthy areas of Jiangnan in the future, you will definitely make a fortune."
Qiao Qiqi touched her chin, as if it made a lot of sense.
However, she always felt that something was wrong.
"You're right, but I still don't want to memorize it. Besides, there's a time limit, and I'm very busy in the coming time."
It is said that she was extremely worried about the college entrance examination that year.
After she was admitted to university, she sold all her high school review materials as if they were waste paper.
Now, asking her to memorize those difficult and obscure ancient books is like asking her to die.
Hearing this, Mr. Ruan's face darkened again. He said helplessly, "Forget it. You can read it when you have time in the next few days. I won't limit your time anymore."
Qiao Qiqi then sensed something was amiss. She looked at Elder Ruan and said, "Isn't studying medicine all about fate and talent? Why are you attracted to me?"
She blinked her big eyes, bright as stars, waiting for Mr. Ruan's answer.
Old Ruan looked at Pei Shaoling helplessly, not knowing how to answer for a moment.
At this moment, Pei Shaoling, half leaning on the quilt, gently opened his lips and said, "Don't you want to learn?"
"That's not the case. It's always good to have many skills. It's good to learn a few."
Seeing the big boss speak, Qiao Qiqi quickly shook her head, "I simply don't like endorsements."
"Since you're willing, then take a look around. If you have any questions, you can ask Mr. Ruan."
Pei Shaoling spoke softly with an upward arc on his lips.
"Okay, okay, I'll watch it when I have time."
Qiao Qiqi quickly took the book from Mr. Ruan and started reading it.
The coldness on Pei Shaoling's handsome face eased a little, and there was a hint of doting in his eyes.
Qiao Qiqi, who didn't notice Pei Shaoling's expression, lowered her head and looked at the medical book, but found that the more she read, the more interesting it became.
Before I knew it, it was getting dark.
Qiao Qiqi quickly put the medical book in her arms and began to prepare dinner.
In addition to the leftover broth and braised dishes from lunch, Qiao Qiqi also made a dish of braised pork with potatoes for dinner.
The glutinous and delicious potatoes mixed with the aroma of meat made everyone's mouths drool.
"I never knew braised pork could be so delicious. My sister-in-law's cooking skills are really good."
Pei Shaoming said as he touched his belly with a look of regret.
"Yes, we thought that our life on the road of exile would be very difficult, and we might even lose our lives, but we never thought that we would be able to eat meat to our heart's content."
Pei Shaoan also had a look of regret on his face.
Meanwhile, Pei's mother hugged Pei Shu'er and began to cry, "It's a pity that your father will never be able to eat the food cooked by his daughter-in-law again."
Everyone's mood suddenly became heavy.
After a long while, Pei Shaoling gently comforted his mother, "Mom, just wait. It won't be long before I avenge Dad. The injustice of our Pingyuan Marquis Mansion will be redressed!"
"Well, I believe you! So you have to get better soon! These days, thanks to Qiqi, you must never let her down in the future, okay?"
Pei's mother instructed Pei Shaoling.
"Mom, I know. Qiao Qiqi will be the only wife I, Pei Shaoling, will have in this life."
Pei Shaoling glanced at Qiao Qiqi and replied with a smile.
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