Chapter 748: Buying a truck sparked Master Chen’s interest in research.
He waved his hand and directed his apprentices to move a few into the kitchen.
"This carrot is so tender, it's full of treasures. We can't waste it!"
He first carefully peeled the radish, not even the thick skin, and then rubbed it with salt and a little chili and marinated it, saying that in a few days it would become crispy and appetizing dried radish.
Next, he took the most juicy middle part of the radish, cut it into hair-thin strips, added a little salt to force out the moisture, mixed it with chopped green onion and coriander, and drizzled it with sesame oil and vinegar to make a simple dish of sweet and sour shredded radish, which was sweet and sour, appetizing, and had an extremely refreshing taste.
Then cut some meat into cubes and put them into the pot together with the ribs raised in the space. Don't add anything extra, just add a few slices of ginger, and simmer over low heat.
The stewed pork ribs and radish soup has a clear color. The radish pieces have absorbed the meat juice and become translucent. They fall apart when picked up with chopsticks and melt in the mouth. The sweet taste is completely integrated into the soup, which is more popular than the pork ribs themselves.
Master Chen even didn't let go of the radish tops. After washing them, he blanched them in water and stir-fried them with minced garlic. It became another green and refreshing seasonal vegetable.
After a series of operations, everything was arranged clearly and the carrots were put to good use.
The store employees tasted this extremely sweet radish feast in the evening and all of them praised it highly.
Zhou Zhe and Zhao Rui gathered around the plate of sweet and crispy sweet and sour shredded radish, their chopsticks never stopping.
Zhao Rui stuttered as he mumbled praise, "Qingyang, the radishes in your store are top-notch, aren't they? A hundred times better than the ones my mom picks at the market!"
Zhou Zhe was not as extroverted as him, but he could not hide the surprise in his eyes.
He is a down-to-earth man from the countryside, with a natural affinity and judgment for things that grow from the soil.
He chewed it carefully, feeling the sweetness and juiciness that was different from ordinary radishes, and frowned slightly.
Finally, he put down his chopsticks and scratched his head embarrassedly. "Qingyang, honestly, I've been digging in the countryside for so many years and have grown a lot of radishes at home, but I've never tasted anything like this. This... what kind of variety is this? How can it grow so big and taste so good? Tell me, buddy, where did you get these seeds? I want to plant some at home to try."
This question stumped Lu Qingyang.
He couldn't say that this was produced in space and came with the halo of "good eugenics" and "delicious".
Lu Qingyang laughed and said in a half-joking tone:
"Hey, what special variety? I probably just got lucky and came across a batch of strong ones. I guess they're experimental products from the Agricultural Science Institute. A friend of mine got them and thought they were interesting, so he sent me some. He didn't explain what they were specifically, but if you want, I can get you some seeds."
Lu Qingyang kept his word and gave Zhou Zhe a few small seeds from old newspaper the next day.
In addition to the "radish with long legs", they also mixed in some other vegetable seeds that grew particularly well in the space, such as bok choy and cucumbers, and just said "I got them together, you can try it too."
Zhou Zhe took those unremarkable seeds, his heart trembling slightly.
"Qingyang... Thank you so much."
It was inconvenient for him to go back, so Zhou Zhe mailed the seeds back.
It took me several days to save up the money for postage.
I also wrote a letter to you, saying that this variety of vegetables is good and must be grown well.
His father is illiterate, so when he returns home he should ask the only literate teacher in the production team to read it to them.
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The sources of Xinweiju’s ingredients, those that are difficult to preserve, or those that are difficult to explain in medicinal food, naturally come from space.
But he always insisted on purchasing food, some common vegetables, mountain products and other items that were easy to store from the Liuxi team.
This not only generates income for the villagers and benefits the production team, but also serves as an excellent cover. We can't have all the good things appear out of thin air; that would be too conspicuous.
In the past, the Liuxi team would send people to carry the goods over a long distance with shoulder poles and baskets, and then take the train to deliver them. It would be even more troublesome when it rained or snowed.
Now these are totally insufficient for the hotel's consumption, and the purchase amount is really limited.
He couldn't always go to Liuxi Production Team.
This year, individuals cannot buy trucks and can only register them at work.
It happened that the pharmaceutical factory had several vacancies, so he borrowed one and bought a truck.
When the truck drove into Liuxi Village for the first time, it shocked the villagers who were busy working in the threshing ground at the entrance of the village.
The men put down their farm tools, the children stopped chasing and making noise, and even the guard dogs forgot to bark. They all stared at the panting steel behemoth as it slowly came to a stop.
"Oh my god! Is this the car Qingyang bought?"
"It's so exciting! How much oil must it take!"
"From now on, will our village's vegetables be transported out?"
Exclamations and discussions arose one after another, as if an alien had come to the village.
The joy is real, but then a very realistic problem is placed before me - who will drive this thing?
Just when Lu Qingyang was wondering whether he should quickly find a driver, a loud voice interrupted him: "Qingyang, let me try this iron thing!"
Everyone turned around and saw Uncle Tie walking out from the crowd.
He circled the truck, patting the solid tires.
"Uncle Tie, can you... drive?" Lu Qingyang was a little surprised, but also a little uncertain.
Uncle Tie chuckled, revealing his teeth yellowed by cigarette smoke. "When I was young, I was in the army and drove an 'old Jiefang' for a few years, transporting supplies and pulling artillery carts. I've done everything. These things all work in the same way, but this new one probably works better."
Lu Qingyang felt relieved, it would be easy as long as he had a foundation.
However, he has always been cautious in doing things. After all, he hasn't touched the steering wheel for many years, and the road conditions there are different from those in the army. Safety always comes first.
"Uncle Tie, I'm relieved by your words. However, with this new car and new roads, we still have to follow the rules. I've asked someone to contact a transportation company in the county. They offer short-term driver training. If you don't mind the trouble, you can go for a few days of systematic training to familiarize yourself with the system and get a formal license. Then we can drive with peace of mind, don't you think?"
Uncle Tie was stunned at first, then he understood Lu Qingyang's concerns and good intentions.
He waved his hand and readily agreed: "I'll do as you say. I'll keep learning as long as I live."
So, Uncle Tie went to the city to attend driver training.
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