People you don't like, you should avoid them at all costs.
Seeing everyone enjoying their meal so much, Gu Huanhuan still put her chopsticks into her bowl.
However, she only dared to eat some pig's blood and side dishes.
The pork cracklings that were once very popular in their family are now only eaten by Gu Huanhuan and Li Ershu.
The entire large bowl of braised pork intestines and blood curd was devoured by the group in one go.
Gu Erniu let out a burp and asked, "Sister, shall we make this spicy blood curd again next time?"
Seeing the satisfied expressions on their faces, Gu Lili's mood became increasingly cheerful.
"Okay! As long as you're willing to wash, I'll do it for you!" Gu Lili agreed with a smile.
Gu Erniu nodded repeatedly and said, "I'll wash it, what's so difficult about that!"
After hearing this, Gu Huanhuan couldn't help but laugh with Gu Lili.
They remembered the look of disgust on Gu Erniu's face when he washed the intestines.
After dinner, Gu Lili and the others sawed the remaining bamboo tubes, then tidied up and went to bed.
Looking at Gu Huanhuan, who was fast asleep beside her, Gu Lili took out the two jade bracelets she had bought that day.
"Beep, a pure natural jadeite bracelet, 1200 taels!"
The familiar mechanical voice rang out, and Gu Lili nodded without hesitation. The two jade bracelets in her hand disappeared instantly.
Gu Lili hadn't planned to buy a jade bracelet today, but the system popped up the moment she saw it, and that's when she finally bought it.
In modern times, jade mines have been almost completely depleted.
Therefore, good jadeite is expensive but not readily available, which gave Gu Lili the opportunity to start this reselling business.
Watching her balance steadily increase in the system, Gu Lili drifted off to sleep contentedly.
The next morning, Gu Lili got up early to prepare to make soap.
Gu Lili first melted the lard that was rendered last night, and then set it aside for later use.
The lard needs to be cooled before it can be used, so Gu Lili used this time to make breakfast for the family.
Just as she finished making breakfast, Li Ershu came looking for Gu Lili.
"Lili, I'm leaving after I finish eating. Could you help me calculate how much this candy costs? Buy me some more later. I'm thinking of trying it at the market in another town today," Li Ershu said.
Li Ershu has learned enough and can no longer stay at Gu Lili's house every day.
Gu Lili understood and nodded, saying, "Second Uncle, consider the sugar figurines you made yesterday a gift from your niece. I'll charge you for the malt sugar you need later, based on the cost price."
Not accepting money is definitely not an option; even if I agreed, Li Ershu wouldn't.
After the two had discussed it and eaten, Li Ershu left.
By this time, the lard had cooled down enough, and Gu Lili called Gu Erniu to bring over the lye solution that had settled the night before.
"Erniu, pour this water into the lard," Gu Huanhuan said to Gu Erniu.
Gu Erniu, who was holding the bucket, suddenly paused and looked at Gu Lili with a puzzled expression.
"Sister, isn't this a waste of all this scum?" Gu Erniu couldn't help but exclaim.
Gu Lili explained, "The soap you used yesterday was made from this. How could it be considered wasteful oil? If we make this soap, it will definitely be as popular as maltose."
Gu Erniu was somewhat incredulous. The soap he used to wash his hands yesterday was fragrant and smooth, and its color was similar to that of cooled lard.
However, since it was her own sister who said it, it must be true.
Following Gu Lili's instructions, Gu Erniu added the lye solution, and Gu Lili added some salt, stirring continuously in one direction.
The brine and lard are thoroughly mixed to produce a saponification reaction.
As Gu Lili continued to stir, the liquid in the bucket gradually turned into a sticky, white paste.
Gu Erniu, Gu Huanhuan, and Gu Sigou watched Gu Lili operate the machine the whole time.
The three of them looked on incredulously at this amazing scene.
In fact, this is the principle behind salting out.
"Done! Go and get the bamboo tubes!" Gu Lili wiped the sweat from her forehead and said with a smile.
The three of them quickly brought over the bamboo tube, and Gu Lili poured the stirred liquid into the bamboo tube.
Once it was packed, I put it in the kitchen to air dry.
It will take about three more days to air dry, followed by a month of saponification.
Making soap is something that can't be rushed; all that's left is for time to allow it to saponify.
After setting down the bamboo tubes containing the soap solution, Gu Lili turned to Gu Erniu and said, "Erniu, there are a few bamboo tubes left here. Go get them and we'll fill them with some wine. You and Huanhuan can take them to Grandpa Village Head and Uncle Zhang's house later."
The peach blossom wine I made a couple of days ago is ready. Today I'm going to the market to give some to the village head and Uncle Zhang's family, keep some for my own family to drink, and sell the rest.
Actually, Gu Lili didn't want to sell the wine she brewed herself; she naturally wanted to keep it and drink it slowly.
Once we leave the village, we'll put it in the system.
It won't spoil inside anyway, so you can just take it out and drink it whenever you want.
Gu Erniu handed the two bamboo tubes of wine he had prepared to Gu Huanhuan and said with a smile, "Huanhuan, go and deliver these to Grandpa Village Head's house!"
Gu Huanhuan nodded, took the bamboo tube, and ran all the way to deliver it to the village head's house.
Gu Lili knew exactly what Gu Erniu was thinking. This kid just wanted to personally deliver the wine to Uncle Zhang's house so he could take the opportunity to meet Zhang Dahua.
However, Gu Lili didn't call him out on it; everyone has a youthful phase.
I understand! I understand!
After preparing the wine, Gu Erniu set up Gu Lili's oxcart, loaded the maltose and wine onto it, and watched as Gu Lili's oxcart slowly drove away before picking up the wine barrel and heading towards Zhang Dahua's house.
"Aunt Zhang, Aunt Zhang, are you home?" Gu Erniu cleared his throat and called out towards Zhang Dahua's yard.
While waiting for the door to open, Gu Erniu lowered his head and carefully straightened his sleeves.
A moment later, the door opened from the inside.
Gu Erniu looked up and saw Zhang Dahua, the woman he had been longing for. His face instantly turned red.
Zhang Dahua used to be so loud and boisterous, but now, for some reason, her pretty face was flushed red as she stood at the door, not knowing what to say.
"Big Flower, who is it? Why aren't you saying anything!"
Just as the two were thinking about what to say, Zhang Dahua heard Aunt Zhang's voice from behind.
Gu Erniu looked a bit like a rabbit caught stealing food, and said guiltily, "Auntie, this is peach blossom wine that my sister made. She asked me to bring some for you to try."
After saying that, he handed the bamboo tube to Zhang Dahua and ran away in a flash.
Aunt Zhang couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. "This kid is something else! Just a few years ago he was pooping naked on the edge of the field, how come he's shy now!"
Zhang Dahua.......
Gu Lili strolled leisurely to Donghai Town, loaded the candy onto a small cart, and headed towards Wang's Trading Company.
They were completely unaware that the same pair of eyes that had failed them yesterday were now fixed on her again.
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