Chapter 144 Partnering Together
Cut the cucumber and carrot into shreds, but the only thing missing is some bean sprouts. However, Xu Qingmeng has been here for so long, but he seems to have never seen them before. I thought I would post some when I have free time.
Especially the mung bean sprouts, which are very refreshing when eaten cold in summer. Of course, they can also be stir-fried, and the taste is also good.
Paired with the mung bean soup that I saved from the morning, it makes for a simple lunch.
Xu Qingmeng had promised Yuanbao to make delicious food for him, so of course she couldn't go back on her word.
There was some lotus root left, and a piece of pork tenderloin, so I made a lotus root meat pie. I remembered the steamed egg I made in the morning. Yuanbao was still not satisfied, so I steamed another egg custard.
Because it was for Yuanbao, we didn't add too many seasonings. Even so, it still tasted delicious and sweet, and little Yuanbao enjoyed it very much.
Fang Ziheng had been out for the whole morning and hadn't seen his eldest son. He felt something was wrong, so he held Yuanbao and fed him carefully.
Yuanbao was eating so happily that for a moment he wanted to go up and ask Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi if they could eat together from now on.
They could pay the money and buy vegetables, but thinking that Madam Gu was still pregnant, they didn't dare to say it.
Xu Qingmeng just happened to see Fang Ziheng's hesitant look, and wondered if he had something to say, so she asked, "Master Fang, do you have anything to say?"
Fang Ziheng coughed lightly a few times: "Ahem, that... is..."
Gu Yunyi also said at this time: "Brother Fang, just tell me what you want to say."
"Oh, I was thinking about this Yuanbao. He hasn't been so lively since the accident. He obviously likes you guys very much. He also eats a lot. I thought we could all eat together in the future. And we won't eat for free. We can pay for it."
Hui Niang also said quickly: "Yes, sister, you just need to cook, and leave the shopping, washing pots and dishes, and cutting vegetables to me."
Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi looked at each other. Gu Yunyi felt too tired, after all, Meng Niang was still pregnant.
Xu Qingmeng didn't think it was a big deal. She had to do it anyway, so it was just a matter of adding an extra pair of chopsticks. Besides, Hui Niang's knife skills were really amazing. As long as she asked, she would cut it for you.
After all, they lived in the same courtyard and the couple got along well with them. Xu Qingmeng gave Gu Yunyi a reassuring look.
Gu Yunyi agreed. As for giving money, he accepted all of it. Besides, he was alone, so naturally he had to accept it.
But thinking that the couple had just lost some silver, they didn't have much money on hand for the time being.
Xu Qingmeng immediately asked them to be responsible for the dishes for the three families. After all, with so many people dining together, the cost of dishes would not be small.
Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi only said this, but they did not intend to let them bear all the burden. It was just that in this way, Xu Qingmeng would be easier to control.
Zhou Yuanjia had no objection, and he was not a petty person. Hui Niang and Fang Ziheng thought it was no problem and agreed immediately.
Then everyone made the decision happily. Little Yuanbao seemed to understand what was said. He danced with his hands full of oil and said vaguely, "Okay, okay!"
This was also the first time that Fang Ziheng tasted this kind of red chili oil. Obviously, he had eaten too much of it again.
But what he was thinking in his heart was: It would be great if my wife could only have one-third of Madam Gu’s cooking skills.
Gu Yunyi and his companions did not need to go out in the afternoon. Although the sun was still hot, it was gradually setting in the west.
Gu Yunyi found out that the old Chinese doctor was here today, so he took Xu Qingmeng to the clinic.
Pedestrians were coming and going on the road, and occasionally a carriage would pass by at a high speed, raising a slight cloud of dust.
As Xu Qingmeng walked, she frowned slightly and her hand unconsciously touched her abdomen.
Gu Yunyi keenly noticed her discomfort and asked with concern: "Meng Niang, are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Xu Qingmeng shook her head and said with a smile: "It's okay, maybe I walked too fast just now, I just need to slow down."
Gu Yunyi was still a little worried, so he reached out and gently supported her, then slowed down his pace.
When we arrived at the clinic, there was a faint scent of medicine in the air.
The doctor on duty was an old man with gray hair but sharp eyes. When he saw Gu Yunyi and Xu Qingmeng come in, he nodded slightly.
Xu Qingmeng sat on a chair beside him. Gu Yunyi told the old man in detail about some of his conditions, namely some drowsiness, but there were no other major problems.
After hearing this, the doctor gently twisted his beard and motioned Xu Qingmeng to stretch out his arm. He then stretched out his hand, placed it on Xu Qingmeng's wrist, and quietly took his pulse.
The old doctor released her hand, with a gentle smile on her face, and said, "My wife's pulse is stable, and there is nothing wrong. These symptoms are normal reactions during pregnancy. You should pay more attention to rest on weekdays and have a balanced diet on weekdays."
After listening to this, Gu Yunyi breathed a sigh of relief.
After coming out of the clinic, Xu Qingmeng was obviously much more relaxed. She looked up at Gu Yunyi and said, "Just say that I'm fine."
Gu Yunyi turned his head and looked at her and said, "Take a look to make you feel more at ease."
On the way back, Gu Yunyi held her hand and said, "If we move our family to the capital city in the future, we will have to stay here for two or three years at least. If I don't live up to my expectations, I'm afraid it will take five or six years, or even longer."
Xu Qingmeng leaned over and said, "The day we entered the city, the restaurant where we ate noodles was doing quite well. When I left, I took a special look and saw that all the tables were full."
"Do you think the location here is good and want to buy a restaurant here?" Gu Yunyi saw through her thoughts at a glance.
Xu Qingmeng shook his head and said, "Not really, after all, I haven't even started yet. Not to mention my physical condition, I don't even know if the money is enough.
And because it is close to the examination hall, maybe the business is just booming during this period, and it will be gone after that. We still have to wait and see."
Gu Yunyi was puzzled, "Then why do you mention this?"
Xu Qingmeng said: "Isn't their cold noodles their signature dish? You all think it goes well with red chili oil, so I was thinking if I could take this red chili oil and cooperate with them?
It's only July now, and the weather is still hot. The cold noodles can be sold until the end of September at least. Besides, when mixing with hot noodles, you can add a little bit of it. Do you think it's okay?"
Gu Yunyi shook his head. "If we want to know whether it is feasible, we can't count on the tastes of candidates from various counties who come to the capital. But we can try it first. The cold noodles there are large in quantity and are filling. The taste is also good and the price is reasonable. Even if the cost of red chili oil is added in the future and the price per bowl increases a little, I think ordinary people will be able to accept it."
(End of this chapter)
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