After soaking overnight, the flavor of the spiced tofu had permeated the tofu, making it delicious even on its own. Old Jin liked it very much and nodded, saying, "This is good!"
Qian Duoduo smiled and said, "It's alright, isn't it? If Grandpa wants to eat it, I'll make it for you!"
With just a few words, she made Old Jin happy. This girl is so thoughtful. Looking at her grandsons who only know how to eat, she snorted inwardly, "All they know is eating!"
After spending a short day in Yuanbao Village, Qian Duoduo returned to Beian Village before it got dark. When she got home, she saw Qian Sheng looking at the account book.
Upon seeing Qian Duoduo, Qian Sheng immediately exclaimed, "Oh my, you're back? Don't you live at your hometown?"
Qian Duoduo shook her head and said, "No, I'm just worried about you. I'm afraid you won't have anything to eat."
Qian Sheng laughed and said, "If I don't have any food here, why don't I go to your uncle's house for a meal? Besides, I always bring my own food with me."
Qian Duoduo: "My dad is so smart, I must have inherited that smartness from you!"
Qian Sheng was used to the old maid showering him with compliments all the time; he was always happy to hear them and wasn't modest at all!
He asked, "How are your grandparents? I've been so busy that I haven't been able to visit them in a long time."
Qian Duoduo sat down next to him and said, "My grandpa and his family are in good health. My grandpa went up the mountain to cut wormwood and carried back such a big bundle. He walked like the wind, and my uncle and two older brothers couldn't catch up with him." Although he didn't see whether his uncle caught up or not, it didn't stop Qian Duoduo from imagining it!
Qian Sheng laughed: "This old man is still in pretty good health."
Qian Duoduo immediately replied, "Of course! I ate three bowls at lunch, I can eat more than you!"
Qian Sheng looked at his own cotton-padded coat and thought, "Is it okay to pull one down and step on another?"
Qian Duoduo said, "My grandma is in good health. When I went there, she was feeding the chickens. The hens were almost round from being fed."
Qian Shengbei's description of Qian Duoduo amused him, and he asked, "What about your uncle and aunt? How are they in health?"
Qian Duoduo: "My uncle is really strong. He carried a bundle of wormwood that was half a person tall all the way back. I secretly tried to lift it, but uh, I couldn't lift it, and I couldn't pull it either. My aunt is also very nice. She wanted me to stay at her house, but as you know, my uncle's house is only so big, so I didn't stay."
Qian Sheng said, "That's good. It's better for everyone to be well than anything else!"
Qian Duoduo said with a smile, "My grandma is also concerned about my third brother's marriage. She even said that my third brother must keep his eyes wide open when looking for a partner, and he can't find someone who will hold him back!"
Qian Sheng nodded. Qian Mao, the third son, was now the most important person in front of the county party secretary. Many people were eyeing his girlfriend, but he had already made excuses by saying that his wife wasn't home. However, the old lady was right about one thing: "Don't marry someone who will hold you back."
While the kang (a heated brick bed) was being heated at night, Qian Duoduo put the remaining solid tofu into a large pot, added water and a seasoning packet, and this time she didn't forget to add soy sauce and salt. Then she watched the fire in the kitchen.
Qian Sheng walked over with his hands behind his back and saw Qian Duoduo sitting at the entrance of the stove. He said, "Why are you sitting here?"
Qian Duoduo: "I've cooked the rest of the tofu. I'll take it to the state-run restaurant tomorrow and see if that works!"
Qian Sheng laughed and said, "I think it's good, it'll go well with drinks." Then he asked, "Old lady, are you selling too little of your Mapo Tofu sauce?"
Qian Duoduo glanced at Qian Sheng, then looked down at the fire in the stove and said, "Did you hear that from Brother Qian Xiang?"
Qian Sheng found a small stool and sat down next to Qian Duoduo: "Yeah, the reason our village's tofu was so good was because of your sauce. Now there's less of it, but don't be sad. At worst, we'll just stop selling to the Bee Commune."
Qian Duoduo laughed and said, "It's okay, I never worry about that. My sauce was just an extra condition. Besides, I have this spiced tofu now, which is pretty good too!"
Qian Sheng nodded and said, "This spiced tofu was your idea. If you make it later, it will be your achievement. I'll have the brigade accountant give you work points!"
Qian Duoduo smiled and said, "Okay."
Perhaps my initial intention in making spiced tofu wasn't for those work points. Of course, my family wouldn't lack those work points anyway, but now that I can get food with work points, it's a very good thing.
Seeing Qian Duoduo nod in agreement, Qian Sheng asked, "When will this be ready?"
Qian Duoduo said, "After cooking and coloring it, we'll soak it overnight, and it can be delivered to the restaurant tomorrow morning."
Qian Sheng said, "Okay, I'll go find Qian Xiang now and ask him to bring all these spiced dried tofu tomorrow. You can come along too; the chefs trust you quite a bit."
Qian Duoduo nodded.
Qian Sheng stood up, put his hands behind his back, and left, while Qian Duoduo continued to watch the fire in the stove.
The next morning, Qian Xiang loaded six plates of tofu onto the truck and went to Qian Sheng's house to find Qian Duoduo.
Qian Duoduo had already prepared the spiced tofu in a large wooden basin. After soaking overnight, the flavor of the broth had permeated it.
Qian Xiang placed the wooden basin on the oxcart and said with a smile, "With this spiced dried bean curd, won't our village be able to collect more money?"
Qian Duoduo smiled and said, "I think so?"
Qian Xiang said, "Duo Duo, have you ever thought about coming to work at the tofu shop?"
Qian Duoduo raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"
Qian Xiang said, "Look, our tofu shop was able to sign an agreement with the state-run restaurant because of your secret sauce. Now, this spiced tofu is also made by you. I think you can come to our tofu shop to do research and development management. At least you will not only get public points, but you can also show your face among the commune cadres. Maybe you can become like your third brother in the future."
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