When Zhou Ziwen returned home, his mother was hanging clothes in the yard.
"Ziwen, did you go fishing?" Zhou Ma asked when she saw the fish bucket in his hand.
"Yes, Mom, we caught a lot of fish, so we can have a snack tonight." Zhou Ziwen said.
"Okay, Yiyi has had a good appetite recently, so it's a good opportunity to give her some nourishment." Mother Zhou said with a smile.
Zhou Ziwen put the fishing tools back into the house and went to the kitchen to process the fish first.
Dinner will be served soon, and these fish need to be marinated first so that they will taste good.
When Zhou Ziwen returned home, his mother was hanging clothes in the yard.
"Ziwen, did you go fishing?" Zhou Ma asked when she saw the fish bucket in his hand.
"Yes, Mom, we caught a lot of fish, so we can have a snack tonight." Zhou Ziwen said.
"Okay, Yiyi has had a good appetite recently, so it's a good opportunity to give her some nourishment." Mother Zhou said with a smile.
Zhou Ziwen put the fishing tools back into the house and went to the kitchen to process the fish first.
Dinner will be served soon, and these fish need to be marinated first so that they will taste good.
Zhou Ziwen skillfully slaughtered and cleaned the fish, then marinated the fish with salt, cooking wine, onion, ginger, garlic and other seasonings.
After finishing all this, he walked out of the kitchen, and his eldest sister, second sister and youngest sister just came back from outside, talking and laughing.
"Big sister, second sister, little sister, you're back." Zhou Ziwen greeted with a smile.
"Wow, bro, you finished the dresser? It's beautiful!"
As soon as she entered the room, Zhou Xiaomei's attention was attracted by the dressing table in the room.
"Yes, little sister, do you like it?" Zhou Ziwen asked with a smile.
"I like it, I like it very much, brother, you are so nice!" Zhou Xiaomei ran to the dressing table excitedly and looked at it carefully.
The eldest sister Zhou Xiulan and the second sister Zhou Yaqin also came over, looked at the dressing table and praised it: "Ziwen, this dressing table is really well made, it's better looking than the ones sold outside."
"Haha, if you like it, I'll make two more."
Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.
"That's great, Ziwen. The dressing table you make is much better than those sold outside." Eldest sister Zhou Xiulan nodded with a smile.
"Yes, little brother, don't forget to make one for me too." Second sister Zhou Yaqin also said hurriedly.
It’s not that they are greedy, but the dressing table made by Zhou Ziwen is so beautiful that they can’t help but want one.
Besides, I made this myself and it doesn’t cost much.
"Don't worry, elder sister and second sister, I won't forget it." Zhou Ziwen agreed with a smile.
"Then I'll trouble you, little brother." A gentle smile appeared on the face of the eldest sister Zhou Xiulan.
"That's great, Ziwen. You have such great skills. We can count on you for any furniture our family needs in the future." Second sister Zhou Yaqin clapped her hands happily, a satisfied smile on her face.
"No problem. I can make any furniture you want, second sister. If you marry Brother Qiang, I will take care of all the furniture for your wedding." Zhou Ziwen patted his chest and said with a big promise.
His carpentry skills are almost at the maximum level, and making furniture is very easy for him.
"Really? That's great!" Second sister Zhou Yaqin's eyes lit up.
She didn't care at all about Zhou Ziwen's teasing.
She is just that kind of person, she dares to love and hate, and she has a good relationship with Zhou Ziwen, so why would she care about this joke?
"Ziwen, with your skills, if you don't do anything else in the future, it would be nice to open a furniture store." The eldest sister Zhou Xiulan also joked with a smile.
"Haha, sister, you are such a joker. How could I open a furniture store?" Zhou Ziwen smiled and waved his hand. Although he has the ability, he prefers a free and easy life.
"Alright, alright, stop teasing me." Mother Zhou walked in at this moment. Seeing the children getting along harmoniously, she also showed a relieved smile on her face. "Ziwen, is the fish ready? We can prepare dinner now."
Zhou Ziwen just said that he will cook the fish today.
Mother Zhou also saw Zhou Ziwen's cooking skills and knew that it tasted better than her own, so she naturally had some free time.
"Mom, everything is ready and can be put into the pot right away." Zhou Ziwen replied.
"That's good. Then you should get busy and don't let the fish go stale." Aunt Zhou urged.
Zhou Ziwen nodded, turned back to the kitchen and started cooking dinner.
He first coated the marinated fish with a thin layer of flour, then put it into the heated oil pan and fried it until both sides were golden brown.
Then he added the prepared sauce and let the fish simmer in the pot until the fish absorbed the essence of the sauce and became extremely delicious.
As the aroma wafting from the kitchen grew stronger, family members gathered around the dining table one after another.
Zhou Ziwen brought the braised fish to the table. Everyone couldn't help swallowing their saliva when they saw the tempting color and fragrant fish.
"Ziwen, your cooking skills are getting better and better. This fish is so delicious!" Dad Zhou took a bite and couldn't help but praise.
"Yes, Ziwen, with your cooking skills, you can open a restaurant." Eldest sister Zhou Xiulan also agreed.
"Haha, I just made it casually. As long as you like it, I'll be satisfied."
Zhou Ziwen smiled and said that he was still very confident in his cooking skills.
The maximum level of cooking skills is no joke. Even the emperor said the food was delicious.
Dad Zhou is becoming more and more satisfied with Zhou Ziwen.
Before going to the countryside, his youngest son could not lift anything with his hands or shoulders, but now, after just over a year, he seems like a completely different person.
Not only does he know medical skills and treat officials, he also practices boxing, makes furniture, and fishes to supplement the family income. Taking all these things into account, Zhou's father's satisfaction and pride in Zhou Ziwen are simply beyond words.
Not only did his son develop a lot of skills in the countryside, but even more importantly, he still maintained his filial piety and family-oriented heart.
"Ziwen, you have really grown up and become more and more capable." Dad Zhou couldn't help but praise him again, his eyes full of love and pride.
"Dad, this is what I should do. We are a family, so naturally I have to do more." Zhou Ziwen responded with a smile, his words revealing his deep affection for his family.
"By the way, Xiulan, your mom said you're going on a blind date tomorrow, right?"
Father Zhou asked with a smile.
He is the head of the family. Although he doesn't talk much, he is the one who makes the decisions on all family matters.
Even the marriages of his eldest and second sisters had to be decided by him first.
"Yes, Dad." Zhou Xiulan nodded with a hint of shyness on her face.
"That's good. You're not a child anymore. It's time to consider your personal problems." Father Zhou said slowly, his tone revealing his concern for his daughter.
"Dad, I know, I will take it seriously." Zhou Xiulan answered seriously.
"Well, that's good." Father Zhou nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Zhou Ziwen, "Ziwen, you should go with us tomorrow and help your sister."
"Okay, Dad." Zhou Ziwen agreed. He knew that his father wanted him to help with some advice.
"That's settled, you all go together tomorrow." Zhou's father made the decision. He always made quick decisions on family matters. (End of this chapter)
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