Chapter 45
Of course, you have to be careful even if you are fast, so as not to break the small fish into pieces. You need to ensure that the small fish are intact.
After you have turned over and found that there is no moisture in the fish, or at least the surface looks dry, you can turn off the heat, put the fish in a dry and clean basin, and then you can call it a day and start eating.
Gu Xinxin took a bite first to make sure the taste was right, then she took care of the grandparents who had been waiting for a long time: "You guys try it too, this one is the five-spice one, the taste is more suitable for the elderly and children, and this one is the spicy one that goes better with wine."
She paused, then continued, "If my aunt doesn't want to set up a stall to do business, you can also go and negotiate with the pickle shop and put this on consignment there. Just give them some money for each jar you sell. That way, they will be more interested."
This little fish can also be eaten as pickles.
Sometimes when I don’t want to cook, I buy two bags of this at the supermarket and some steamed buns, and a meal is complete.
My aunt tasted the food and nodded continuously, "It really tastes good, very flavorful."
Wang Fengshou nodded repeatedly: "It's also a good side dish. It tastes fresh and is very chewy."
Anyway, he was full of praise, praising this and that, and also praising Gu Xinxin for her dexterity and cleverness.
Gu Xinxin felt a little embarrassed by the praise and became even more patient: "Aunt, when you cook, you must soak the fish first. It's best to add some salt, otherwise it will easily have a fishy smell. Don't stir-fry too hard, but be quick. Come and try it later. If there is anything wrong, I will help you correct it while I'm here."
My aunt quickly agreed and went to give Xiaoyuer a bath first according to what Gu Xinxin said.
Grandma was helping out, and Grandpa called Wang Fengshou, "Xinxin just said we should buy some jars. Let's go buy some. We need to buy good ones that are sealed tightly so that the food can be stored for a long time."
Sealing is also easy. After putting the lid on, apply yellow mud around it. In this way, it will not go bad for ten days or half a month.
Just like drinking wine, knock off the yellow mud when opening it.
The two children were only concerned with eating and did not pester Gu Xinxin to tell them ghost stories today.
Maybe it was because the smell of the small fish was too overpowering, but in the afternoon, people kept coming and going in front of Wang's house: "Wang Dingxia, what are you cooking at home? It smells so strong?"
"Is this your granddaughter? She looks taller now."
"Did you buy some snacks?"
"Has your granddaughter proposed marriage?"
Gu Xinxin simply hid in the house. Her grandmother came to accompany her: "No one has bad intentions. Everyone in the village is curious about the relatives who come to visit. If you find them too talkative, I will send your grandfather to take them out to talk."
Gu Xinxin quickly waved her hand, paused, and said, "Grandma can also tell my aunt to try this little fish business first. If it makes money, we can find others to do it together, just like me. If anyone wants to do it, I will give you ten or twenty copper coins for one tael of silver, and give you three to five years or ten years."
Grandma quickly waved her hand, "That won't do. If the secret recipe is given away, how can it still be called a secret recipe? If one village knows about it, it means everyone in the surrounding area knows about it. Who will you sell your little fish to then?"
People from all over the country make it, so there are so many of them that the price can't go up.
Even though my grandma is a farmer in the countryside, she also understands some basic principles. Scarcity makes things valuable. If there is too much of something, it will become worthless.
Besides, who knows if the owner of the pickle shop has any relatives in the village?
Gu Xinxin could do this because she only gave the method she passed on to one family. If you don't believe me, look at the second aunt's family, the eldest aunt's family, and Gu Daniu's family. Which family gave away their own money-making method?
Even Gu Daniu, after knowing that Gu Chen had taught the Chen family, immediately attacked the Chen family and asked Chen Jia to give up this idea.
Therefore, it is better to have a unique business and a secret recipe that is kept secret.
Gu Xinxin actually wanted to build a small fish processing base. If the quantity was large and the price could not be sold locally, it could be transported to other places for sale. As long as people mentioned small fish, they would think of Wangjiazhuang, and the small fish business in Wangjiazhuang would be able to grow bigger and stronger.
But what grandma said made sense. Gu Xinxin opened her mouth, not knowing how to refute it, so she simply smiled and said, "Then grandma can let them catch small fish, so that uncle doesn't have to go to the water to work."
Grandma nodded and said: "That's a good idea. Xiaoyu can buy it from them. Even children can do this job."
Gu Xinxin was startled and quickly waved her hands: "Please don't buy this for a child. If a child falls into the water and gets hurt, you won't be able to explain yourself."
You have to buy it from adults. If any adult is willing to let their children take risks by the water, that is their own business. In any case, the Wang family did not let their children go to the water.
After being reminded by Gu Xinxin, grandma also reacted and nodded quickly: "That's the truth. I didn't think of it until you said it. Okay, I understand. From now on, Dabaoer and Xiaobaoer can't go to the waterside. Your uncle said that your marriage..."
Gu Xinxin was overwhelmed by what she said and quickly interrupted: "I know in my heart that my father will definitely not let me get married now. I plan to wait until Xiang Rong has a promising future."
"Nonsense! Xiangrong has made it big, so how can you be the next suitable match? By then, I'm afraid the only ones left will be unsuitable men or widowers." Grandma said, squeezing Gu Xinxin's hand: "I asked your uncle to pick you up because I have a suitable match to discuss with you. Originally, this matter should be handled by your old lady or your stepmother, but your grandmother's personality is such that she probably wouldn't be interested in anything else in the world except food. Your stepmother is also very hardworking, so your marriage must not fall into their hands. I can only tell you that at your age, you should have made a decision in your heart."
Gu Xinxin didn't know how to refute, so she paused before asking, "Whose?"
"You have a cousin who has a boy at home who is about your age." Grandma said quickly. It was also because Wang Fengshou's family did not have anyone of the right age. Otherwise, it would be great to let Gu Xinxin marry into their family, with her uncle as her father-in-law and her aunt as her mother-in-law. She would not have to worry about Gu Xinxin being wronged for the rest of her life, and she and the old man would be able to rest assured even if she closed her eyes immediately.
But there was no suitable one in Wang Fengshou's family, so he had to look outside. Fortunately, Wang Fengshou had several cousins.
"He's tall and handsome," Grandma continued. "He's also straightforward. He went to school for two years, but then his family couldn't afford it, so he stopped. He wants to marry a beautiful wife, and I thought you'd be great. Your mother was one of the most beautiful girls in the village back then."
Gu Xinxin blinked and asked, "Is he someone who values appearance?"
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