Chapter 35 Meeting Gao Zhiyuan Again
"What is mung bean powder?" Li Sandong became even more curious as he had never heard of it.
Li Wanyue nodded: "It can be done in the evening, you will know then, just wait."
After saying that, she walked outside the yard and called a few children over. Since there were no books now, she would teach them math first, starting with counting.
She wrote the numbers from one to ten on a wooden board with a poker.
"This is a normally written number. To make it easier for you to learn later, I thought of a simplified number, like this."
She then wrote the Arabic numerals under the corresponding numbers.
"When you write numbers in the future, write the top line. The bottom line will be used for calculations."
Several children listened attentively. They knew how to count simply and they learned it quickly.
I counted from one, then two, then five, and finally to one hundred.
She wrote the number one hundred on the board and asked them to read more.
Li Kang sat under the eaves and listened silently. Looking at his sisters and brothers who were studying hard in the yard, he felt very complicated. He wanted to study with them, but his aunt hated him and was afraid that she would not teach him.
Forget it, I’ll let Xiao He teach him quietly later.
After a stick of incense, Li Wanyue said, "Let's learn these first, you guys go and have fun."
A few children said they wanted to go find their friends and collect firewood at the foot of the mountain. After saying goodbye to their families, they went out carrying bamboo baskets.
"Fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen..."
At the foot of the mountain, several children were counting as they picked up firewood. When the children who were picking firewood with them heard them counting, they followed suit.
A group of children were laughing and playing while working.
As the sun sets, the starch has almost settled. Li Wanyue asks Li Sandong to hold the wooden basin, pour out the water on the top, add some water, stir it, and then let it settle.
Until the sun sets, pour the top layer of water into another basin, leaving the white sediment in it.
"This is what's left after the mung beans settle. It's delicious when used as a food, whether it's cold or fried."
Wang Guixiang asked curiously, "I've never seen anything like this done before."
"Sister-in-law will be able to see it in a while." Li Wanyue replied with a smile.
She took a spoonful of starch and put it into the pot, and took the rest out to dry.
Add four bowls of the mung bean water just poured out, add salt, stir continuously until it becomes viscous, pour into a ceramic bowl and let cool.
By the time dinner is ready, the mung bean powder has solidified.
Li Wanyue cut the mung bean powder into two pieces, took out one piece and cut it into strips for cold salad, and cut the other piece into small pieces for stir-frying.
At the dinner table, Li Wanyue pointed at two dishes of mung bean powder and said, "Everyone, try it."
Everyone picked up their chopsticks, and after tasting the food, their eyes lit up.
Li Dachuan nodded continuously: "It's delicious. It's fried soft and springy. It's delicious."
Li Erhu said: "I think this dish tastes better when served cold. It's smooth and refreshing, and even more refreshing when it's hot."
"Little sister, you are so amazing."
Li Wanyue smiled with her eyes curved, she was happy when her family was happy.
Li Sandong asked: "Sister, I'm afraid this is not even available in the county. Should we sell it?"
Li Wanyue nodded: "Well, let's go ask Shopkeeper Wu tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll go with you then."
Li Sandong was very excited. If this could be sold, it would be an additional source of income for his family.
The next morning, when Li Wanyue got up, Wang Guixiang had already prepared the mung bean powder. After it solidified, she cut it into pieces and put it in a wooden barrel.
After breakfast, I went to Qingshi Town with Li Sandong.
It was not yet noon when we arrived at Qingshi Town, but people were already coming in and out of Zuixianju, which was completely different from the last time we came.
Several scholars in long gowns stood at one side of the store door, looking at the questions posted and whispering about something.
Li Wanyue glanced casually and saw Gao Zhiyuan among them. She couldn't help but secretly said, "What bad luck."
Gao Zhiyuan also saw her walking towards him, and couldn't help but frowning. He took two steps forward and said with a sullen face: "Li Wanyue, you and I have nothing to do with each other anymore, so don't bother me anymore."
Li Wanyue smiled faintly: "So Qingshi Town is your home, and I can't come?"
"Don't quibble. This is the main street. The vegetable market and the market are on the North Street. You came here just to pester me. I'm telling you, it's useless even if you regret it. I will never accept you again."
Li Sandong clenched his fists in anger. If Li Wanyue hadn't held him back, he really wanted to blow his head off with one punch.
Li Wanyue laughed sarcastically: "Since it's not your house, where I go is none of your business. You are an ungrateful hypocrite, you have no right to point fingers."
Gao Zhiyuan was stunned, obviously not expecting Li Wanyue to have this attitude towards him.
He originally thought that Li Wanyue liked him so much that she would be heartbroken and physically and mentally exhausted after the divorce. She would be ecstatic and throw herself at him when she saw him, but he didn't expect her attitude to be like this.
"How vulgar and crude." Gao Zhiyuan looked disgusted, and then pointed behind him: "This is Zuixianju, don't tell me you want to eat here. I advise you that this is not the place for you to come. One meal here is equivalent to eating at home for half a year. Don't get kicked out and embarrass yourself."
"What does it have to do with you?" She glanced at the questions on the signboard and looked at him: "You can't even answer such a simple question. I don't know what you have learned in all these years of studying. If you don't have the brains, don't waste your money."
After saying that, he walked around him and entered Zuixianju.
Seeing the mockery in her eyes, Gao Zhiyuan was extremely angry. How dare a country woman who couldn't even read and write dare to laugh at him?
He was just about to teach her a lesson when he saw several other students coming forward. They didn't hear the argument between the two people in front, and when they found that Gao Zhiyuan had left, they only heard Li Wanyue's words "such a simple question".
They all came up to ask for advice.
One of the students stepped forward and bowed, "Miss, may I ask if you know the answer to this question? We asked the shopkeeper, and he said he would let us know later. We really want to know, so we hope you can teach us."
Gao Zhiyuan quickly said, "Brother Zheng, this person is from my neighboring village, so we know each other. She is just a country woman who can't even read a single word. Don't be fooled."
Xuezi Zheng frowned.
Li Wanyue ignored him and looked at Zheng Xuezi and said, "The question about how many sunny and rainy days it will be when picking mushrooms is like this..."
She quickly explained the answer, and several students looked suddenly enlightened.
Gao Zhiyuan was shocked when he heard the answer. When did Li Wanyue learn the characters? How did she know the answer?
Just at this moment, Shopkeeper Wu came out to see the guests off. Seeing Li Wanyue, he smiled and greeted her, "Miss Li is here. Come in and have a seat."
Gao Zhiyuan was stunned. When did Li Wanyue know Shopkeeper Wu? Looking at Shopkeeper Wu's attitude, he was actually a little respectful to her?
For a moment he thought he was dazzled.
Li Wanyue smiled: "How is Shopkeeper Wu these days?"
"All is well, all is well. Please come in." He raised his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
Li Wanyue followed Manager Wu into the restaurant.
Seeing Gao Zhiyuan's stunned expression, Zheng Xuezi said calmly, "Brother Gao, didn't you say she was just a country woman who couldn't read? She just read out the question and gave the answer. Do you think she's an ignorant country woman?"
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