The big iron pot was burning hot and Wang Taozhi was making pancakes.
Keep the stove fire at the lowest setting, add twice the amount of cornmeal to the white flour, knead it into a ball, do not put oil in the pot, and spread the pancakes with your wet hands. Five pancakes can be baked in each pot.
The pancake is slightly larger than an open palm, slightly yellow and crispy on both sides. Because it is spread relatively thin, it will not be undercooked.
The pancakes fresh out of the pan are crispy and crunchy, and they are very fragrant when paired with some pickles or fermented bean curd.
Wang Taozhi complained, "What kind of girl would travel so far to get married? She's really just doing whatever she wants. Mom, you're spoiling her, aren't you afraid of being laughed at? This time she's been on leave for several days. The factory is going to be dissatisfied with me."
Zhao Meiya put the salted duck eggs into the kettle to boil and said bluntly, "Then don't go. It's like someone is begging you to go. The train ticket costs more than thirty yuan. How much can you save if you don't go?"
"You're not the one paying, so why shouldn't I go? I've been working like a slave for your eldest son for so many years, and I can't enjoy myself for two days."
"Luckily, Chunsheng is busy with work and can't go. This ticket is way too expensive. Is this blatant robbery?"
He Xiaojie was squatting on the ground washing vegetables. She didn't care that her sleeves were wet and just brushed past the patch on her arm.
She was thinking of bringing some pretty clothes with her, as she heard they could take photos this time.
"Grandma, didn't my aunt tell me that a normal train ticket doesn't cost more than ten yuan? It's more expensive because it's a sleeper berth."
"The berth is not made of gold, it's really not worth it, it's equivalent to someone's monthly salary.
I went to the island to visit Xia Sheng and his family before. I took a train for three days and two nights, but nothing happened. How could you be so delicate?"
According to her idea, except for Dongbao who would sleep on the bed, everyone else would buy seat tickets.
Let's take a step back and buy half the sleeper tickets so everyone can take turns sleeping, right?
He Ruixue came in from outside carrying a basket of mugwort. Hearing her words, she said helplessly, "Mom, since you're going out to play, don't worry about spending money.
Besides, I work hard just to make you and Dad happy. Look at how old you are. If you really hurt your body, no amount of money can make up for it in the future."
"Oh, our Dongbao is filial. Unlike some people, they are stingy when spending money on their parents."
Zhao Meiya smiled so hard that her teeth were showing, and she kept signaling Wang Taozhi with her eyes.
The latter rolled his eyes, too lazy to argue with her, and continued to knead the dough vigorously.
It is said that a poor family is rich on the road. This time they will stay on the train for two days. There are six people traveling, so a lot of food needs to be prepared.
"Dongbao, where did you pick these mugwort leaves?"
"Go east when you get out of here. There are quite a few on that wasteland."
"I'll pick them in the afternoon, dry them in the sun, and feed them to chickens and pigs. They'll grow meat."
When the dough was almost done, Wang Taozhi steamed another basket of steamed buns and baked more than a dozen steamed buns to ensure that there was enough staple food.
Afterwards, she wiped the pot with a cloth soaked in lard, stir-fried the minced meat to release the oil, and then added seasonings such as ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, as well as various soaked diced mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
With a sizzling sound, a mixture of rich aromas burst out from the white steam rising from the pot.
When serving the food, she took out the cans that she had washed after eating, turned the bottle mouths down, heated them on the steam vent of the kettle for a while, and then put the pickles into the cans.
The bottle of canned yellow peaches was quite large, so she also made a portion of minced meat and sour beans, enough for several people to eat on the train.
That’s not all. She screwed the cans shut, but not tightly, and put them in the steamer.
When the can is almost ready, turn it upside down and tighten it, which can greatly extend the shelf life. This is the wisdom of the working people.
He Xiaojie pulled He Ruixue into the living room and said, "Aunt, can you lend me some clothes this time? My new clothes were made by my mother when I started working last time."
She picked at the holes on her body and looked at him pitifully. He Ruixue nodded, "Okay, come with me."
In the bedroom, she added another wardrobe. Since the house was large, she could do as she pleased.
One of the wardrobes contains autumn and winter clothes, and the other contains spring and summer clothes. In fact, her actual clothing reserves are far more than that.
Most of them were new models that the familiar flight attendants brought back from Shanghai for her. She kept the trendy ones in a small space and only wore the more casual ones.
When opening one of the cabinets, He Xiaojie couldn't help but exclaim "Wow". The two upper compartments were used to store hats and sweaters, a row of coats and cotton-padded jackets were hung on the left side below, autumn clothes and trousers were placed on the right side, and cotton socks, gloves and other items were scattered at the bottom.
Nowadays, girls often wear wind and thunder hats, which can cover the ears and the back of the head. The brims on both sides are shorter than those of the Lei Feng hat, but the shape is generally similar.
Those with more exquisite materials will use cashmere and be made into lighter colors such as camel. Long laces will be left on both sides for easy tying around the neck.
Because the strap is wide, girls who love beauty will tie a beautiful big bow around their necks based on movie posters they have seen before.
Of course, you can’t just go out like this, or you’ll be labeled as being petty bourgeois.
The weather is not too cold right now, but considering that Beijing is located further north, the temperature is definitely lower than here.
He Ruixue lent her a gray-blue woolen coat and a blue plaid cotton jacket.
After trying them on, He Xiaojie happily hugged the clothes and promised her, "Auntie, I'll put on the sleeves when I get back and I won't let you get them dirty."
"what ever."
He Ruixue walked to the front of the dressing table and took out two delicate hairbands inlaid with glass flowers from the drawer. "These are for you. Dress up nicely so you can look better on camera."
As for her luggage, Zhao Meiya had already packed it, and the suitcase she brought back before finally came in handy.
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