Chapter 293 294. Old Man
Staring at Gu Wenheng's skilled movements, Liu Donglai deliberately looked at Gu Wenheng for a few times, "Where is this dish from? You seem to be quite skilled at cooking at such a young age. Is it a family tradition?"
Gu Wenheng smiled at him and said, "My ancestors were all farmers, and these were all made by my wife.
Usually we like to cook our own meals, and the more we try, the more variety we have.”
Liu Donglai nodded. "That's right. I've never been in the kitchen in my life. Can you teach me how to do this?"
Gu Wenheng was not shy about his knowledge and would explain each step he took.
The two of them chatted back and forth, and were so engrossed in the conversation that they forgot themselves.
Gu Wenheng stopped working only after Jin Qianqian's meal was ready.
Jin Qianqian packed a portion of each item and gave the rest to Qingmei and the others to have a simple meal with the dry food they brought with them.
"I can't wait any longer," Liu Donglai sat next to Gu Wenheng, looking at the mouth-watering dishes and couldn't help smacking his lips, "I'm almost ready for some wine."
Gu Wenheng really couldn't satisfy this request, nor did he want to, after all, there were children here.
Jin Qianqian poured him a glass of juice mixed with jam, "These dishes are probably a bit spicy, can this help to alleviate the spiciness?"
"Spicy? But I think I heard someone mention that red thing you put in there before?"
The attendant at the side hurried forward and said, "Master, does Tianfu Restaurant have such spicy dishes?"
Liu Donglai turned around and glared at him, "Why didn't you tell me before? At least let me try it. I've made a fool of myself in front of Brother Gu."
"Brother Gu?" Jin Qianqian asked Gu Wenheng silently. How come the relationship between these two people is so good? It was just a meal.
Gu Wenheng winked at her and said to Liu Dong, "The chili in his restaurant is all supplied by our village. Please try it first. If you like it, I will have someone send you some later."
"It's settled now. Let's not just stand there and get started!" Liu Donglai could no longer hold back. Seeing Gu Wenheng and Jin Qianqian both picking up their chopsticks, he immediately went for the most flavorful pickled fish.
"I haven't eaten so full in a long time," Liu Donglai held his stomach and burped in an ungraceful manner.
"You guys cook really authentic fish. I wonder if I can let the cook learn from you?" Then he quickly said, "My learning is not in vain. I will definitely ask someone to present me with a gift as my apprentice."
"They are just some home cooking. You can ask people to learn it anytime you want." When it comes to food, Jin Qianqian has never thought of keeping it to herself. She had already taught them all when she was fleeing famine. The only difference in taste is the peppers.
"Master, we've caught a fish," the servant who had taken over the fishing rod shouted, "and it's a big one."
Liu Donglai didn't look like he was already sixty years old. He jumped up and immediately ran to the river bank. "If you dare to lie to me, I will kick you into the river and catch another one."
When he took over the fishing rod, he almost stumbled, and his followers hurried to help him hold it.
Jin Qianqian and Gu Wenheng also came over curiously to watch the fun. Several grown men were playing tug-of-war and shouting excitedly from time to time, especially Liu Donglai whose voice was particularly loud.
"Could it be another big fish?" Gu Wenheng stared at the lake. At this moment, a fish floated to the surface, and it looked bigger than the catfish he had caught before.
Just when Gu Wenheng was about to say that the other party was lucky, the fish suddenly jumped out of the water and dived back into the water.
Liu Donglai and the others exclaimed, "He ran away! He actually ran away."
Jin Qianqian leaned over and whispered, "I forgot to check the hook before. It was just luck that the hook caught such a big catfish before."
Gu Wenheng touched his nose and said, "It may be that the thread is broken."
Soon, the answer was revealed. Liu Donglai grabbed the broken line and howled, "The line is broken. My big fish is gone."
Jin Qianqian looked at the fishing line in his hand with some regret. This was the silk line she bought at a high price in Haicheng. It was said that the silk pulp was taken out of the silkworm's body and pulled into thick lines, which were then dried and used as fishing lines.
I bought some out of curiosity, but the price was really expensive. Just two small rolls cost almost as much as a cow.
Liu Donglai turned to look at Gu Wenheng, "Brother Gu, do you have any spare fishing line? Give me another piece. I don't believe I won't catch this fish today."
Jin Qianqian: "..." Are you sure?
Gu Wenheng, "...Yes, but the river is so big, it's not necessarily the same fish that will be caught."
"I know," Liu Donglai waved his hand, "At least you have to catch a fish of similar size, otherwise I won't leave today."
Gu Wenheng handed him the thread and said, "It's a pity that our family can't stay here for long. The return journey will take some time. It's time to pack up and set off."
Liu Dong came to see the two children held by the nanny behind him, and searched their bodies. Unfortunately, they were wearing casual clothes today and had no pendants. "I will definitely visit you when I have time, but you have to prepare some of your chili peppers for me."
The attendants around him stared at him with wide eyes. What happened to the old man today? He actually asked for something from someone he met for the first time.
What he didn't expect was that the other party actually smiled and nodded, "I will definitely copy down some more recipes when the time comes. However, although this chili is good, eating too much will affect your stomach, so it's better to eat in moderation."
Liu Donglai was in a hurry to fish. After he had put the fishing line in place, he waved his hand and ran to the riverside anxiously. "It was right here just now. The fish was hooked, right?"
“…”
Seeing Luofu Village being left behind by the car, Jin Qianqian spoke up, "That must be the old Prime Minister Liu Donglai!"
Gu Wenheng, "If I'm not mistaken, it's him."
"I didn't expect that he would retire here. There has been no news about him in the court in the past two years. I didn't expect that he lived such a carefree life." Jin Qianqian felt that the information she collected was wrong. This was not the prime minister who was old and sick.
In terms of energy and physical strength, many scholars may not be able to match him.
"This is an old fox who was able to retreat bravely when the new emperor came to power and still enjoy life." Gu Wenheng couldn't help but praise him. How many people are obsessed with power and unwilling to extricate themselves, and end up in a bad situation in the end.
Jin Qianqian leaned on his shoulder, "I think what you said before makes sense. When the child grows up, we can find a place to have a good rest."
Gu Wenheng stretched out his hand and pinched her nose, "Have you figured it out now?
By then I will definitely find a place better than Luofu Village."
Jin Qianqian grabbed his hand and said, "Then you have to slowly look for a place. If the environment is not better than this, I will despise it."
Gu Wenheng, "...I'll make arrangements when we get back home. Let's select a few more..."
(End of this chapter)
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