A long row of firecrackers was laid out on the ground in front of the hotel. He took a deep drag on his cigarette and lit the bright red firecrackers with the cigarette butt.
"Crackling and popping!" The deafening sound of firecrackers suddenly rang out, and thick plumes of smoke rose into the air.
Although it pollutes the air a bit, it does create a festive atmosphere!
Several tourists who had returned early in the afternoon understood what was going on as soon as they saw the van adorned with big red flowers.
They all congratulated the village chief, saying, "Boss, the inn has a new car, that's a joyous occasion!"
Shouldn't we deliver some dishes tonight? Everyone can share in the joy!
The village chief was also very happy. Buying a car is a big deal for a farming family, equivalent to adding a large livestock to the household in the past.
"We definitely need to add more dishes, honey. Let's add some scrambled eggs with tomatoes to the table tonight!"
"Hahaha, hahaha, village chief, I never expected you to be so humorous! Tomato and egg stir-fry, you've really gone to great lengths for me!"
The village chief couldn't help but laugh, "Even if I were in charge, I wouldn't be. Right now, I'm just a little girl holding the keys, not the one in charge!"
"If you want to add a good dish, you'll have to ask our manager," the village chief said, pointing at Chen Hong with a smile.
"I'm not a manager, I'm just a shareholder. You're the manager! Uncle, you're asking me to make the decisions, so I'll make the decisions. Don't feel bad about it!"
Tonight, we'll serve each table a pot of stewed mutton. I'll go to the city to buy some right away, and when I get back, I'll slaughter the lamb and stew it fresh—it'll be absolutely fresh and delicious.
Then, guests gradually returned and joined in the commotion.
"Boss, don't worry, we'll all help out, and we'll definitely have your stewed mutton tonight."
The village chief felt a pang of heartache and regretted joking with Chen Hong. The child was going to lose money again; a sheep cost over a thousand yuan!
But the words had already been spoken, and he couldn't go back on Chen Hong's behalf, so he could only quickly call on everyone to help prepare the tools for slaughtering the sheep.
Chen Hong has spent so much money, we can't let her do any more work. Let her have a meal tonight.
Chen Hong immediately got back into her car, turned around, and drove towards the city. On the way, she encountered a tricycle picking up children.
After saying goodbye to Xiaohao's mother and her three children, I left.
After walking around the area, I went to the supermarket, bought two cases of liquor, and then returned to the village.
Seeing that no one was around, they put a fat goat weighing about 200 pounds into the carriage.
Chen Hong was getting impatient with the fact that she hadn't been able to find an excuse to take these goats out and that she still had to feed them grass every day.
Starting today, she will gradually "buy" sheep to eat, and try to slaughter and consume all of them within one or two months.
Back at the hotel, Uncle Erhu was already sharpening his knife, waiting to slaughter the sheep.
The old man in Erhu's family used to raise sheep and was very skilled at slaughtering them.
Uncle Erhu and his son, influenced by their family tradition, also possess a unique skill in slaughtering sheep.
Chen Hong handed the sheep over to Uncle Erhu and the village chief, then drove home. The children were all at home, and the dried goods on the roof, in the yard, and on the balcony were waiting for her to collect.
There's still a lot of chores to do at home, so she's having the three little ones help her collect the dried goods. The children are her great helpers.
Although she was young, she was very efficient. After returning home, Chen Hong and her three children packed up all the dried goods they had prepared that day in less than an hour.
The sun has been shining brightly these past few days, with a gentle breeze, so the dried goods are drying very quickly. They'll be ready in two days at most, then we can pack them into boxes and seal them for storage.
Chen Hong picked up a few pieces of fish maw, examined them carefully, and then smelled them under her nose.
It tastes great, with a fresh seafood aroma and almost no fishy smell. It's already semi-transparent, and I believe it will be completely dried in another two days.
This kind of fish maw can be stored for three to five years without any problems. When you want to eat it, you just need to soak it until it expands before cooking.
From now on, there will be one more presentable gift on the family's holiday gift list, which is a great way for Chunhong to make good use of waste.
She had never imagined that she would catch fish that could produce fish maw. If it weren't for her child's love for eel rice, she would have killed far too many eels in her space.
Seeing the eel's belly reminded her of the fish maw; she had almost forgotten about this precious seafood delicacy.
In fact, many seafood delicacies are high in protein but not very valuable for medicinal purposes. Their exorbitant prices are simply driven by the wealthy.
The fish maw of the yellow croaker (golden croaker fish maw) has truly significant medicinal value.
The yellow croaker has round scales on its head arranged in a coin-like pattern, and its body has comb-like scales that shimmer like gold. People in Fujian and Guangdong call it the golden croaker or golden croaker.
This fish is a Class II protected animal in my country, and can reach two meters in length and weigh up to 200 kilograms.
It is only found in the East my country Sea and South China Sea, and is a rare and precious fish species unique to my country.
Due to their scarcity, their fish maw is extremely precious and is considered a top-grade tonic.
It is said to be "as precious as gold" and has special effects of nourishing the body, promoting blood circulation and strengthening yang. It has excellent hemostatic effects, especially for postpartum hemorrhage in pregnant women, where it can cure the disease quickly.
Yellow croaker is one of the nine most expensive foods in the world, with each kilogram of fish meat costing more than two thousand US dollars.
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