After bidding farewell to Mo Shuisheng and the villagers, Mo Yuan went to his mother, Yu Xiu'e. Seeing that she was enjoying her meal, he specially brought her a bowl of cooled mung bean water. This bowl of mung bean water was refreshing and cooling, making one feel comfortable all over, as if enveloped in coolness. Especially on a hot summer day, such a bowl of mung bean water was simply the best drink to beat the heat.
Making mung bean water is very simple; just wash the mung beans and boil them in water until they are soft. However, it's important to note that mung beans don't cook through easily and require a relatively long cooking time. Once the water boils, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for a while to ensure the mung beans become soft and tender.
In addition, if you want your mung bean soup to have a classic jujube-red color, try this little trick: add a spoonful of cold water when the water boils; it will instantly turn the green broth into a captivating red. Once cooled, this red mung bean soup is even more mouthwatering.
Yu Xiu'e took a couple of sips of mung bean water, nodded in satisfaction, and told Mo Yuan to enjoy it with her. She told her son that there was no need to wait for anyone; whoever arrived first could taste the food first.
So the mother and son sat together and happily enjoyed their meal. Just as they finished eating, the eldest sister, Mo Hongying, rushed over with her two children. From afar, they could hear Erdan's excited shouts: "Uncle, what are we having today?"
These days, mealtimes have become the most anticipated time for the two little ones, Daya and Erdan.
They used to look forward to the New Year with great joy. After all, no matter what, on New Year's Day, their mother would always rack her brains to prepare some delicious food and give the two siblings small gifts—a red ribbon or a few candies.
So, from the beginning of winter, the two children counted down the days, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the New Year. Only on that day could they truly experience the carefree joy of childhood.
However, such happy times can only be felt during the few days of the Lunar New Year. On ordinary days, life is not so happy!
Since returning to their maternal grandparents' house, every day has felt like a holiday for the two children.
Even considering only the food at home, it probably couldn't compare to what they had during past Chinese New Year celebrations. Because of this, the two children became increasingly cheerful and lively. Their biggest daily anticipation was asking their uncle, Mo Yuan, what they would be eating that day.
Mo Yuan always found creative ways to fulfill the two little ones' wishes, and he would even buy them small gifts every time he went to the supply and marketing cooperative. This behavior led his older sister, Mo Hongying, to scold Mo Yan many times, worried that he was spoiling the children too much.
Mo Yuan always listened attentively to his older sister's lectures, but afterwards he would still do as he pleased and bring gifts for the two little ones. He would even justify himself by saying, "I just want the children to have a happy childhood." Because he felt it was only natural for him to love his nephew and niece, after all, his older sister had loved him the same way when he was a child.
Mo Yuan was raised by his eldest sister, Mo Hongying, so the two had a particularly close relationship. Even though Mo Yuan used to be incredibly unruly, he was always respectful to his sister and never dared to be disrespectful. Over time, Mo Hongying could only turn a blind eye, thinking about how much hardship her two children had endured in the past, and how they could finally live a happy life now, so she stopped saying anything. Watching the two little ones jumping around carefree, she felt very gratified.
This trip back to her parents' home with her child turned out to be a lucky gamble. It was all thanks to her younger brother, Mo Yuan, that she experienced such a change—it was truly unbelievable. The mischievous boy she once knew had become so mature and composed. Mo Yuan quickly helped the mother and her two children serve themselves a meal.
Just then, their father, Mo Yuanshan, arrived. They had actually already discussed it; because Mo Yuanshan was busy with work, they wouldn't be preparing lunch at home, and everyone would eat together at the restaurant. No one had any objections to this arrangement.
After all, during busy farming seasons, meals are delivered directly to the fields for everyone to eat, and everyone enjoys them immensely.
Rural people don't care much about the dining environment; as long as they can fill their stomachs, that's enough.
Before long, the group was eating heartily, bowls in hand. Seeing everyone enjoying the green beans, which he so disliked, as if they were the most delicious food in the world, Mo Yuan couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
He realized that the variety of food available in rural areas was far too limited, leaving people with almost no other options.
Especially vegetables; the variety was limited, unable to satisfy people's diverse tastes. Looking back, the vegetables grown in greenhouses are truly enviable. No matter the season, you can eat whatever you want, completely unrestricted by the seasons.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed through Mo Yuan's mind. If that's the case, why not develop greenhouses in the village? This would not only increase the variety of vegetables available but also raise the villagers' income. Mushroom cultivation, in particular, is a very good way to get rich. Thinking of this, Mo Yuan's eyes lit up.
Just because I might not have the time to work on this myself doesn't mean other people don't need this approach!
After all, for many people, a vegetable greenhouse is a great option! However, we don't need the massive greenhouses that are tens or hundreds of meters wide and long like they are decades later. That scale is too large and not suitable for Xiaomozhuang or the current situation. Therefore, we can consider building a smaller greenhouse, or even one directly in our own yard, which is both convenient and affordable.
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