Chapter 9 Teaching the Cook to Cook
[Congratulations to the host for passing the 'Worship the God of Wealth' and obtaining a large bed x1 (without a four-piece bedding set)]
Tsk.
Whatever you want comes true.
Jiusu placed the bed against the wall of the master bedroom, lay down, and then sat up. "Oh, it's too hard. I'll feel exhausted after sleeping on it for a whole night."
I went for a walk around town, but it was too late and all the shops were closed.
When she returned to the mansion again, she saw Jiang Jing walking out of the Qian Mansion and heading towards her from afar. The two looked at each other and stopped at the same time.
The alley was narrow and the moonlight fell on the shoulders of the two people.
Jiusu folded her fingers together and asked, "Can I borrow one of your quilts? Don't get me wrong, it's too late and I forgot to go home."
Jiang Jing lowered his head and hesitated for a few seconds.
He didn't say anything, but took a few steps forward and said in a deep voice, "Follow me."
The Jiang family was not far from the Qian family. The man opened a small wooden door, and a woman in simple clothes put down her needlework and came to greet him with a smile.
The small candlelight was the only warmth left for him after a tiring day.
"Jing'er, you're back? Uh, who is this?" She looked at the strange woman following behind her and was shocked. Her son actually brought a girl back? It was really strange.
Don't even mention bringing it.
I'm too lazy to even say a word.
Jiang Jing said calmly, "She forgot to go home and came to borrow a quilt."
"Ah?" Jiang's mother was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "How about we rest here? I have a daughter, you can squeeze in if you don't mind."
A sweet smile from a gentle person is hard to resist.
"Auntie, it's no trouble. I can just borrow a quilt."
"Oh! Okay." Jiang's mother didn't persuade her much. She looked at Jiusu calmly. She had seen many ladies from wealthy families in Shengjing, so she must have a sharp eye.
This girl is not ostentatious, but her unique temperament cannot be ignored.
Be neither humble nor arrogant, behave politely and gracefully.
Jiang Jing had already entered the house and carried out two quilts. He walked in front and said, "Follow me."
"Then Auntie won't bother you anymore." Jiusu waved her hand, closed the door for her, and trotted after her. "Jiang Jing, thank you. I'll return it to you tomorrow."
The bedding was thrown on the bed.
Jiang Jing: "...Is this your home?"
"Yes!" Jiusu raised her chin. What was that look in her eyes? It was as if she had stolen it! "Of course it's my home, but it's a little poor."
Jiang Jing's deep eyes flickered slightly.
The corners of his mouth curled up, "Remember to pay it back tomorrow."
At this moment, Jiang's mother and Jiang Nianyin were chatting. Her eyes were red, and she couldn't help feeling uncomfortable and sad. "No one would be interested in someone like me."
"Mother..." Jiang Nianyin smiled bitterly, "It will happen."
At this time, Jiang Jing passed by and pursed his lips. His bedding had been lent out, and he slept with his father, mother and younger sister.
He twisted his fingertips lightly, and said, "Well, yes, no one would be interested in fugitives like them no matter what they do."
Even if you like someone, you will be abandoned.
"Oh."
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Chenjia Village.
In autumn, there are a lot of mosquitoes in the countryside.
Mrs. Lu waited for no one and asked anxiously, "It's so late, Jiusu hasn't come back yet? Did something happen? No, I have to go look for him."
Chen Wu sneered.
"Mom, you're blind, how can I find you? If you're gone, I'll have to go look for you again." He stretched lazily. "Okay, let's all go back. If you die outside, there's just enough food left."
Sun Mei was so angry that her teeth were itching. She followed the man and cursed him.
"Could this little bitch know I was looking for her today? I promised Shopkeeper Qi that I would bring her over within two days. I've already spent a tael of silver!"
Chen Wu snatched two taels of silver from her hand and said, "Don't even think about it. She might be fooling around with other men. If I catch her adulterer someday, I'll have to extort a lot of money from her. There's no such thing as sleeping for free in this world."
Sun Mei smiled and nodded, patted the man on the shoulder and praised him.
"It has to be you. Anyway, we don't know if Chen Zhao can come back. It's not impossible to find a live-in son-in-law to do free labor and support our family."
The more I think about it, the more plausible it seems.
When I have time, I will persuade Mrs. Lu to arrange a marriage for Jiusu.
Jiusu didn't sleep well that night. There were weeds everywhere, insects chirping one after another, and the bedding was prickly. Thinking of what happened to the Jiang family, he couldn't help feeling confused.
Most of the people who were exiled were guilty of heinous crimes.
I've only known Jiang Jing for a few days, but he doesn't seem like a bad guy. Especially Jiang's mother, she's gentle and virtuous, she doesn't seem like...
"Well, you can only know a person's face but not his heart."
Jiusu couldn't sleep, so he put the brewed vinegar and soy sauce into the bottle. As for oysters, they need to be refined with oysters, but oysters come from the sea, so it is not possible at the moment. The cooking oil can only be exchanged through the store.
The purity of sugar and salt can be further improved.
[Congratulations to the host for passing the 'Worship the God of Wealth' and obtaining 20 Copper Leaves, which will automatically be converted into 2 Silver Leaves.]
A day without surprises.
But people should be content with what they have. Two silver leaves are equivalent to twenty yuan.
【Copper Leaf-22】
[The buckets and rakes have been automatically put into storage.]
After Jiusu finished pulling out the weeds, his hands were almost numb and he was covered in sweat, but he had only pulled out a quarter of the entire yard. His body was itchy and he still had to go cook soon.
It makes me sad just thinking about it.
Fortunately, there was well water. After a quick wash, he returned the bedding to the Jiang family, met Jiang Jing's sister, and went to Fangxing Building.
She is also a straightforward and lovely girl.
I am really curious about what crime the Jiang family committed. However, joint crimes were very common in ancient times. Perhaps they were innocent people affected.
Manager Fang was waiting in the backyard.
He rubbed his hands and said with a smile: "Miss Jiu, you are here. I have something to discuss with you. Pig offal is already in short supply. I am afraid that a day's supply..."
A breeze blew by, and Jiusu tucked her hair behind her ears.
She recalled: "Shopkeeper Fang, please find a loyal and skilled chef. Come and watch me make stir-fried pork with chili peppers in the next few days."
"Oh! That's great. I'll go right away. Waiter, please pour Miss Jiu a cup of tea." Shopkeeper Fang walked briskly and went to the kitchen to find the fourth chef.
He shouted, "Agui, come out."
After hearing the reason, Agui was surprised and said, "Really? Boss, don't worry, I will definitely study hard."
At this time, Jiusu was already ready and watched the shopkeeper bring Agui in.
She poured oil into the wok, moving very slowly, trying to teach one by one as much as possible, "Remember to use high heat, don't burn it. In fact, remember the order of the ingredients. Brother Agui, you should be fine."
"You still need to watch more." Agui said modestly.
He was always by the side, imitating Jiusu's movements. After a few dishes, he had become proficient and had memorized all the sequences. It looked simple, but one needed to master the heat to make the "Stir-fried Pork with Chili" that was colorful, fragrant and delicious.
After a moment, Jiusu put down the pot and said, "Brother, come and try it."
"Yeah! Okay!" Agui agreed happily. He wiped his hands on his apron, then started to pick up the wok, heat the oil, and follow the steps to make the dish.
Jiusu and the shopkeeper took a bite with their chopsticks and gave good reviews.
Ah Gui's face was covered with smiles. He bowed with both hands in apology and asked curiously, "Miss Jiu, I don't think I have ever seen these materials before. Please enlighten me."
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