Whether it's the Tang family or the Tao family, the fine grains given by Xiaojiu were all distributed from the space.
What they considered refined grains were referred to as miscellaneous grains or coarse grains by Xiaojiu and later generations.
For example, buckwheat, quinoa, millet, corn grits, corn husks, oats, red and green beans, sorghum, and Job's tears are all collectively referred to as whole grains.
However, people in later generations have refined coarse grains, so in Cuihua and the others' eyes, the grains Xiaojiu took out were very fine, and the food made from them was much easier to swallow than the same ingredients but with skin and chaff.
Father went to work early this morning, and Mother will leave early tomorrow morning.
Because I ate a good breakfast and was quite full, I didn't start preparing the second meal until 1 p.m.
After adding enough water to kelp, cabbage, tofu, and vermicelli, place a steamer rack on top, and then put a bowl of pre-soaked sorghum mixed with brown rice on top. This way, you can stew the bottom and steam the top, which not only saves firewood but is also more convenient.
Around 2 p.m., they started their second meal of the day. Although no oil was added to the dishes, they tasted exceptionally delicious.
Served with mixed rice, it's not as fragrant and sticky as refined white rice, but it's chewier, with distinct grains that seem to carry the fishy smell of seaweed.
But the combination of kelp, tofu, cabbage and glass noodles is the pinnacle of stews. Of course, if you add meatballs and pork belly, this dish will be even more perfect.
During the meal, the eldest sister came over to take a look and made an appointment with Xiaojiu, saying that her fourth sister would take her to the county town by bicycle later.
"Grandpa and Grandma, I'll only come back during holidays next time. I won't come back during the week in between."
After the meal, the young man went to the kitchen to tidy up, and his mother tidied up his things while giving him instructions.
"Once we decide on a holiday day, we'll have your dad go to the city to pick you up and bring back all your bedding. Your mom will take it apart, wash it, and air it out for you."
“There’s no need for my dad to go to the city. He can just wait at the bus station. I can carry it. Don’t worry, Mom.”
Reunions are always the shortest. With the whole family reluctant to part, Xiao Jiu sat on the back of Cui Hong's bicycle, waved goodbye to them, and waited until the bicycle turned the corner and disappeared from sight. Only then did she hug Hong Jie's slender waist and sigh about the gains and losses in this world.
It was already past 3 p.m. when we arrived in the city. Luckily, the tickets weren't sold out yet, so we could just wait a little while and get on the train.
After seeing Cuihong off, Xiaojiu found a place to transfer the large suitcase her mother had packed for her to the warehouse, carrying only a small green schoolbag.
Before long, the cold wind picked up, and fallen leaves were blown everywhere, so much so that you could feel a mouthful of sand just by opening your mouth when you stood outside.
The wind was so strong that you couldn't even open your eyes. The older generation looked at the sky and muttered, "Is it going to rain?"
The sky soon darkened, and worried that things might change on the road, so we didn't wait until 4 o'clock and set off at 3:40.
Xiao Jiu sat in the corner of the last row as usual, from where she could see the entire car.
But unexpectedly, the car was robbed in broad daylight.
The robbers were two young men, and at some point they had put on black masks, leaving only their eyes and mouths exposed.
They were holding knives and demanding money from one person after another.
By then, the car had already left the city and was traveling on a national highway where there were few people due to the strong winds.
"My mother only gave me money for the bus fare. I have no money, really!"
When it was Xiao Jiu's turn, a gleaming dagger was brandished at her, which frightened her so much that tears streamed down her face.
Her hands trembled as she pulled out three cents, only to have the robber snatch it away, cursing her as a "poor wretch!"
The car didn't stop, the robbers wouldn't let it stop, they robbed people one by one, and if they didn't give them money, they would grope them and search them.
She benefited from being a student, and her attire didn't resemble that of a wealthy person, which made her seem wise.
Every time I go home, I wear the most worn-out clothes I have, partly because they don't get dirty easily, and partly because they're low-key and don't attract attention.
Even her schoolbag was an old one that her older brothers used to carry, so their eyes didn't linger on her for long.
The ticket sellers were in trouble; almost all the money they collected was stolen. Once they couldn't squeeze any more money out of the passengers, they would open the doors and jump off without a word.
As soon as the robbers left, the people in the car started crying and shouting for the police.
But there's no police station on the national highway; if you want to call the police, you have to go to the city.
Fortunately, we didn't encounter any further trouble, mainly because no one was injured. Although we lost money, we relaxed as soon as the thugs left.
The ticket seller's entire bag was stolen, and as soon as they arrived in the city, the driver took the car to the police station.
Xiao Jiu was still waiting to go to school, so she called out to the driver.
"Uncle, all my money was stolen, and I don't have any money for the bus to school. I have to run, and if I'm late, I'll be late. So, I won't wait here."
How much money did you lose?
Xiao Jiu immediately put on an angry face, putting on a dramatic act.
"Sanmao, they stole three cents from me! They're ruthless people who won't even let go of three cents!"
The driver twitched his lips, took out a piece of paper, and asked her to register her information.
"Write down your name and contact information, just in case we find you!"
Xiao Jiu never expected to get the money back, so he just made up a name and registered it at the address of the winery's residential compound.
Then I hurriedly left the police station and stood at the bus stop for a while, but no bus came.
In a great hurry, she simply found a secluded spot, released her bicycle, and rode away.
That's how buses are these days; there aren't many, and waiting for ten or even half an hour is normal.
Afraid of being late for class, she put on a hat and gloves. Not being tall enough, she could only pedal her way to school with her buttocks bobbing up and down.
Fortunately, I had traveled this route many times, so I didn't get lost.
However, she never expected that when you're down on your luck, even drinking water can cause problems. With such a strong wind blowing, she could barely open her eyes, and yet someone still had the audacity to crash into her bike. If her legs were long enough, she could have stopped the bike by simply touching the ground. But because she's short, she couldn't brake in time, and not only was she knocked into a daze, but she also ended up upside down and was hit by her own bicycle.
"Oh my god, what kind of luck is this? What's wrong with you? Why aren't you watching where you're going?"
A fair-skinned young woman, taller and prettier than her, clutched her arm and staggered to her feet.
He kept bowing to her and saying "I'm sorry," and then ran over with a guilty look to help her up.
However, her mind seemed elsewhere; she kept looking back, as if afraid someone would catch up with her.
"I'm so sorry, little sister, I ran too fast and didn't look ahead. Quickly stand up and check if you've bumped yourself anywhere!"
The little girl lifted the car off her. Although she was anxious to leave, she couldn't bear to leave Xiao Jiu, who had scraped her skin and was bleeding from her forehead, to die. Besides, it was all Xiao Jiu's fault, so she couldn't just turn around and leave.
Why are you running so fast? Is someone chasing you?
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