Catch the sea: start with a sand shovel and take over the entire beach

Zhao Qin once heard that Tibetans don't like to bathe. After coming here, he found that they really don't wash as frequently as in the mainland.

Of course, not everyone, just like Awang, because he has been studying outside, he bathes quite frequently.

The reason why they don't take a bath is not that they don't like to be clean, but a combination of several reasons.

First, the conditions are limited. In high-altitude areas, the temperature difference between day and night is very large. It is easy to catch a cold while taking a bath. A cold here is more likely to induce pneumonia and cause water to accumulate in the lungs.

The second is that they need to graze cattle in the mountains, and water resources are limited, so it is rare to take a bath.

Also, because the climate here is already dry, washing too frequently will make the skin drier and make it easier to get skin diseases.

However, as bathing conditions have changed, equipment has been updated, and skin care products have become more popular, people here have slowly begun to adapt to the times.

But generally when you arrive at a plateau area on the first day, you’d better not take a shower easily.

Just like when Zhao Qin and Chen Xue came here on the first day, Agula strictly ordered them not to take a shower on the first night. They could only take a bath on the second day after they got used to the climate here.

After hearing that Zhao Qin was really fine, the family finally felt at ease.

Then we started preparing for dinner. The way to eat matsutake is quite particular. Agula picked a few fully opened ones to cook with the chicken.

He washed a few more completely unopened umbrellas and handed them to Awang.

Awang first cut it into slices. During the cutting process, he also threw a piece into his mouth and chewed it carefully.

"Can this be eaten raw?"

"Haha, the fish on your beach can be sashimied, and the matsutake mushrooms on our mountains can also be sashimied. Try it, it's very good." Awang handed him a piece.

Zhao Qin took it and threw it into his mouth, and his eyes lit up the next moment. It was crispy, fresh and sweet with a hint of sweetness, and it really left a fragrance on the lips and teeth.

He was about to express something, and then a line of words appeared in his eyes again, [Tricholoma matsutake is a fungus that has the effects of strengthening the body, strengthening the stomach, and relieving pain, and can appropriately increase the strength of the host. 】

Seeing this, he smiled even more happily. This taste was much better than that Rhodiola rosea.

"Axue, try it too, it tastes very good."

He picked up a piece and fed it to Chen Xue's mouth. She chewed it gently and nodded quickly: "It's delicious."

"Don't worry, it will be more fragrant when fried later." Awang showed off.

After slicing the matsutake mushrooms, Awang first moved out a small stove, then took several pieces of red-hot charcoal from the kitchen and put them into the stove.

Place an iron plate on the stove and take out a small jar of butter.

Use a spoon to put a little bit on the iron plate. When the oil melts and starts to sizzle, put the matsutake slices on top. After frying one slice until it turns slightly yellow, quickly switch to the other side.

After frying both sides, he put it on the plate next to him. "Taste it. The freshly fried one is the most fragrant. There is fine salt on the side. Sprinkle a little yourself."

Zhao Qin picked up a piece with chopsticks and put it into his mouth without adding any salt. Sure enough, the sweet and crisp taste was retained, while the unique fragrance of the mushroom became stronger.

Coupled with the aroma of butter, it's just amazing.

"Ah Wang, I wonder why Agula chooses the one with the umbrella fully opened for making soup, but this one without the umbrella is used for frying?" Chen Xue asked while eating.

“It’s a bit too old to eat it when pan-fried, and the texture is not crispy enough, but it will be more fragrant when simmered in soup.”

When Awang's second sister-in-law served each of them a bowl of chicken soup, and they took a sip, they were sure that this delicious taste would be something they would never forget for the rest of their lives.

"It tastes better than the red mushrooms at home." Chen Xue commented.

In fact, the taste of red mushrooms is quite good, but compared to fresh matsutake, there is still a slight gap.

What Chen Xue wants to express is that matsutake tastes better than russula, so why is the price so much lower?

"Look at it in a few years, the price of this kind of good matsutake will also rise sharply." Anyway, Zhao Qin has never eaten fresh matsutake before. He only knows that the better dried matsutake costs four figures per kilogram.

This meal in the evening seemed to be the least expensive meal in Awang's family since he came here, but in the eyes of Zhao Qin and others, it was the most enjoyable meal of the day.

On the one hand, it’s because of the ingredients, and on the other hand, it’s naturally in line with the eating habits of my family, which is a bit lighter overall.

The ones I ate earlier, whether it was lamb or pig, were a bit greasy and had too many spices.

In the evening, Zhao Qin actually wanted to test whether some aspects of his body's changes had been strengthened, but after all, he was at Awang's house and was afraid of making any noise, so he suppressed his thoughts.

……

It was originally said that they would leave on May 5th, but with Awang's efforts to persuade them to stay, the two of them stayed until the 13th.

During this period, everyone did not go up the mountain again. Awang took them to the hot springs again and to the horse racing club.

In the past, they were organized according to festivals, but now they are held more frequently. It is not said that there are equestrian performances every day, but there must be equestrian performances on Saturdays and Sundays.

In the early morning, Zhao Qin was about to leave after breakfast. He clasped his hands together and saluted Agula and his wife.

"Agu La, Anai, I sincerely invite you to visit my hometown when you have time. This is an invitation between friends, so please don't refuse."

Ah Nei couldn't speak Mandarin well, so he just smiled. Agula took two steps forward and put her hand on his head.

"Yes, Agula cannot let down the enthusiasm of a friend. My child, Buddha will bless you all a smooth journey."

Awang sent the two of them to the station, "How about I send them to Rongcheng?"

"No, remember to go play during the holidays. When my big boat comes back, I can take you to the deep sea to set nets. It will be very enjoyable."

Awang's eyes showed longing, and then he grinned and nodded heavily, "I will definitely go."

After hugging again, Awang waved and left until the car started.

Zhao Qin and his wife brought as much luggage as they did when they came, and they still had the same amount of luggage when they left. As for some local products prepared by Agula, including cordyceps and matsutake mushrooms,

I heard that the two of them were going to play in Chengdu for a few days, so they didn't let them take it with them, and Awang sent it through logistics.

In the next few days, the two of them put aside all their purely recreational activities and first took a trip to Jiuzhaigou. There were many wonders in the sea.

At first, they thought that since they were used to seeing the sea, there would no longer be any water scenery that could impress them. However, after arriving in Jiuzhaigou, they discovered that that kind of beauty can cleanse the soul.

Then the two went to Mount Emei and saw the Leshan Giant Buddha. On the last day, they also went to the Giant Panda Base in Rongcheng.

On the 21st, the two boarded a plane back to the provincial capital.

It was around four o'clock in the morning when we arrived in the provincial capital. We went to the check-in office to pick up our luggage. Zhao Qin pushed it depressedly, mainly because there were too many. Originally, the two of them were carrying two boxes, one large and one small.

Now there are two more big boxes, which are full of specialties that Axue bought for his family.

It might have been an expression of affection before, but now it has become a burden. It seems that it would be rude not to bring something to relatives and friends when traveling far away.

There are a few panda dolls for a few children, and a few different Sichuan embroidered scarves for a few ladies at home. As for the men, they were all bought by Zhao Qin.

This is simple. There is good wine in Sichuan Province, but it is too heavy to carry. So we simply choose good bamboo leaf green tea and give each person a bag.

It was already seven o'clock in the evening when he arrived in town. After having dinner at Chen's house, he planned to go home.

"I'll go deliver my sister-in-law's gift myself tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll do whatever you want." Zhao Qin was carrying two big boxes and was about to leave.

In addition to giving some tea to his father-in-law and uncle, he planned to wait for the special products sent by Awang to arrive, and then give some to the Chen family.