Chapter 25: Fortune and Misfortune
When the village head saw this, he had nothing to understand. Those people must have been slandering Jiang, which made the little mute so anxious that he could speak.
This is truly a case of fortune and misfortune going hand in hand!
If it weren’t for this, the little girl wouldn’t know when to start talking.
It's a great thing.
The old uncle, the village head, said, "You people, you never hope for anything good. You beat your own children in the middle of the night, and you also suspect others of beating their children in the middle of the night. Jiang has changed now, and she is different from before. You should also be more kind in your words. We are all fellow villagers, and we will see each other every day. If you keep making false accusations next time, don't expect me to give her face."
With a snort, he drove away in his ox cart.
The women who had just said bad things were left with pale faces and felt ashamed.
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The four of us arrived at the market early today. There were people everywhere. It looked like it was another big market.
After Jiang Lianzhu thanked the village head, she took her children to the market.
In addition to the villagers selling various mountain products, the most popular thing to sell is food.
"Selling buns! Big, hot meat buns!"
"Don't miss it if you're passing by. The fried egg pancakes are delicious and you can smell them."
"A steamed bun, enough to fill you up, only three cents, only three cents..."
The sounds of people hawking various foods, including those selling candied haws, made Dabao, Erbao and Sanbao very happy.
Especially Erbao and Sanbao, the two kids looked around so much that they couldn't see enough. It was Sanbao's first time to go to the morning market with adults, and everything she saw was new to her.
She was small, and Jiang Lianzhu held her on her shoulders effortlessly. Then, she held Dabao's hand, and Dabao held Erbao's hand.
"What do you want to eat? Tell me!"
Sanbao stammered, "All...all...eat...eat..."
This child can speak now, but he stutters a little, so he still needs more training.
"OK!"
The three of them first went straight to the stall selling big meat buns and each bought a big meat bun. Then, they each bought an egg-filled pancake.
The egg-filled pancakes here are simply made by kneading eggs into the dough and then adding some green onions to mix it. The resulting green onion egg pancakes are soft and fragrant, leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth when you bite them, and they are the most original flavor of the ingredients.
Everything is simple, nothing fancy like the food I made in my previous life, but it tastes good.
The egg pancakes were big, costing two cents each, and were bigger than a face plate.
A big meat bun and an egg pancake can definitely fill an adult.
Then, Jiang Lianzhu bought a three-cent fire-baked steamed bun. This type of bun is made by first fermenting the dough, then steaming it. When it's half-cooked, it's placed over a fire and simmered. Both sides are golden brown, and the texture is crispy and fragrant when you bite into it, while the meat in the middle is soft and sweet.
They are all good folk delicacies.
The huorao steamed bun was no exaggeration to say that it was as big as the bottom of a washbasin. Jiang Lianzhu divided the huorao steamed bun into four portions, one for each person.
Try a little of everything. Bringing your child to the market for the first time is the perfect opportunity to improve their favorability, so don't be stingy.
Eating just these made their mouths dry, so Jiang Lianzhu took them to a place selling soy milk, and each of them bought a large bowl of soy milk to drink.
Soy milk is cheap, and you can get a big bowl for just one penny.
I am well fed and satisfied.
Jiang Lianzhu walked around and spent two cents to write a few big characters, "Autumn Pear Paste", at a small stall in the market. She then went to a grocery store and bought a simple hanging sign to hang the characters.
Seeing this, the kids were all curious, "Mom, why do you ask someone to write for you?"
Jiang Lianzhu remained mysterious, "You'll know in a moment."
At this time, the morning market was almost full of people. The mother and her son went to the corner of the market and finally found an open space. Jiang Lianzhu stuck the sign into the mud.
I got a mat and spread it on the ground, then set up a stall with the autumn pear paste.
Jiang Lianzhu was not shy either. She opened her voice and shouted, "Dear fellow villagers, dear guests, don't miss it if you pass by. Autumn pear paste is free to taste. Autumn pear paste is free to taste."
The stalls at the morning market are all temporary stalls. Everyone is in a hurry. Other stalls have neither signs nor shout loudly.
Jiang Lianzhu's stall was unique. She hawked loudly and hung a sign with words on it. Some of her stalls were illiterate, while others were literate. In any case, other people's stalls didn't have a sign, but theirs did, which made them very attractive and seemed more upscale.
Coupled with the free gimmick, the stall was soon surrounded by people.
Dabao and the other children were stunned. "Mom, is it...free...?"
It took so long to make this delicious autumn pear paste, and you carried it all the way here, for free?
Jiang Lianzhu winked at them and whispered, "It's okay, just look after your mother."
At this time, everyone asked Jiang Lianzhu curiously, "Young lady? What is Qiuli Paste?"
“Is it really a free tasting?”
Jiang Lianzhu smiled and said, "Autumn pear paste is a medicinal food. It can also be used as a snack to promote salivation and relieve coughs. It is made from pears and has a good effect on dry coughs, coughing up blood, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and sputum caused by lung heat. Just like now when the weather is dry and your throat is uncomfortable, drinking some autumn pear paste will be so comfortable!
Even if you are healthy, drinking this can prevent coughs. For children, if they have a cold or cough, drinking this can moisten the throat, promote saliva production, and relieve coughs. It is also very effective for children's coughs. In short, it is suitable for men, women, young and old...
Today is the first time I'm selling autumn pear paste at the market. I didn't make too much, so the quantity is limited. I'm giving everyone a free tasting of one small spoonful per person, limited to the first twenty people. Everyone, please try my autumn pear paste and see if it suits your taste buds and is suitable for your condition. Anyway, my three kids all say it's delicious..."
When the crowd heard this, they said, "Hey, this young lady is talking in a coherent way. I feel like she has some background. My throat has been feeling uncomfortable these days. Can I have a taste?"
"Let me try some too, I'm the first one here..." It's free anyway.
"Jiang, I'm from Wangjia Village. We're from the same village. What kind of cream do you sell? Let me have a taste."
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Jiang Lianzhu greeted them with a smile, "Okay! Everyone, please line up and don't crowd. There are twenty servings. Everyone who arrived first will get one."
As soon as the small jar of autumn pear paste was opened, a sweet smell rushed out.
Everyone took a deep breath in greed.
Jiang Lianzhu took out a small wooden spoon and scooped a full spoonful. Although the autumn pear paste was brown, it was clear and translucent. The tiny bubbles inside could be seen clearly under the sun. The quality was so good that experts would think it was good at first glance, and laymen would also think it was beautiful.
It’s not particularly rich, but it’s also soupy and drips into strands.
This spoonful weighed about half an ounce and was rolled into a tube with clean large tree leaves. It was then distributed one by one to the onlookers, fellow villagers and customers.
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