"Young lady, would you like to take a look at something else? I have fresh pork liver and pig heart here, which are very delicious when stewed into soup!" Seeing that Chen Xiaoru bought a lot, the butcher began to recommend them enthusiastically.
Chen Xiaoru's heart skipped a beat. Pig liver is indeed a good thing. It replenishes blood and improves eyesight. Everyone in the family needs it. "How much is the pig liver?"
"Pork liver is 8 cents a pound. How much do you want?"
"Two pounds, please."
The butcher bustled about again, weighing the liver for Chen Xiaoru. Chen Xiaoru paid, her hands completely occupied. She looked around, seeing no place to put it, and gave up.
"Young lady, where do you live? Do you want me to take you there?" the butcher asked attentively.
Chen Xiaoru shook her head: "No, thank you, boss, I can do it myself." She didn't want the butcher to know that she lived in Chen Laizi's house. What if he knew Chen Laizi and let the secret slip? Wouldn't the image of a "rich person" that she had worked so hard to build up be destroyed?
"Okay, take care and come back next time!" The butcher watched Chen Xiaoru leave with a smile.
Chen Xiaoru, carrying a large pile of goods, trudged deeper into the market. Although the load was heavy, she felt elated. With all this meat, she could make so many delicious dishes! Braised pork, twice-cooked pork, preserved vegetable pork... and even lard residue—just thinking about it makes her mouth water!
Chen Xiaoru was walking through the vegetable market when she passed a stall selling spices. She suddenly stopped and saw a can of red chili powder, and her eyes lit up instantly.
"Boss, how much is this chili powder?"
"Five coins for one ounce!"
"Give me two taels!" Chen Xiaoru took out the money without hesitation. Without chili, the food would lose its soul!
After buying the seasonings, Chen Xiaoru prepared to go home satisfied.
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