The Age of Rebirth: Winning since the educated youth went to the countryside

"Old Wu, the stele you want has been completed." Master Chen said.

"That's great. Let's find a time to erect the monument so that everyone can see it." Wu Dagang said happily.

"Old Wu, don't you know how to choose dates? When do you think it's appropriate to erect a monument?"

Master Chen looked at Wu Dagang.

He was very familiar with Wu Dagang's personality.

Although feudal superstitions are no longer a thing nowadays, he still knows about the habit of checking the almanac before doing anything.

"Haha, I've already picked one. The first of next month would be a good choice."

Wu Dagang took out an almanac from his pocket, turned to a page and started reading.

"Lunar calendar date: Jiayin year, Jiaxu month, Bingwu day (September 18th)

Suitable for: getting married, traveling, moving, getting engaged, moving to a new house, opening a business, getting engaged, breaking ground, praying, burial, offering sacrifices, breaking ground.

"The eighteenth day of the ninth lunar month? That's the first day of next month, right?"

Zhou Ziwen had a good memory and calculated the time immediately.

"To be precise, it should be the first day of the month after next."

Wu Dagang opened his mouth to correct it.

"It's still early." Zhou Ziwen was a little disappointed.

By the next month, he had returned to his hometown, but he was unable to wait for the village to erect a monument.

Wu Dagang said with a smile: "Erecting a monument is a big deal, and we have to choose a good day. Although it takes a little time, it is worth waiting for."

Master Chen nodded and said, "That's right, it's auspicious to erect a monument on a good day."

Zhou Ziwen said: "That's fine too. I hope the monument can be erected smoothly by then."

Wu Dagang put away the almanac and said, "It will definitely go well. By the way, Ziwen, are you planning to go home to visit your family this year?"

"Well, I was just about to discuss it with Uncle Wu! I've been in the countryside for more than a year, and my parents at home haven't seen Yiyi yet!"

Zhou Ziwen said.

"Going home to visit your family is a good thing. You must spend more time with your family." Master Chen nodded.

Zhou Ziwen nodded and said, "I will, thank you for your concern, Master."

"What are you going to do with the mushroom growing base?" Wu Dagang asked with concern.

He didn't object to Zhou Ziwen returning home, but he was worried that if Zhou Ziwen left, there would be no one to deal with any problems at the mushroom cultivation base.

"Uncle Wu, I have arranged everything. There aren't many mushrooms left in the mushroom group. After we leave, Wang Dayou and Liu Dawei will be watching over them, so nothing will go wrong."

Wang Dayou and Liu Dawei were among the first members to follow Zhou Ziwen.

If you count carefully, they have been studying for nearly a year.

They have a clear understanding of the cultivation process of mushroom groups and can solve some basic problems.

Wu Dagang nodded and said, "That's fine, but you also have to arrange your time well to ensure that your trip home to visit your family is not affected."

Zhou Ziwen said, "I will, Uncle Wu. I plan to leave after delivering the grain, so that I can stay at home for a longer time."

"What about your home? Who will look after it for you when you leave?"

Master Chen at the side asked.

"Uh……"

This question stumped Zhou Ziwen.

He had been thinking about going home so much that he forgot to think about looking after the house.

This place is different from other places. If no one is watching, when it snows heavily, their houses will be crushed if no one takes care of them.

"Haha, I knew you hadn't thought it through. Okay, go ahead and don't worry! We'll help you take care of the things at home."

Master Chen spoke.

"Yes, we'll help you watch over it, nothing will go wrong."

Wu Dagang also spoke.

"Thank you Uncle Wu and Master." Zhou Ziwen hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

……

After leaving Master Chen’s house, Zhou Ziwen returned to his own home.

The problem of going home has been solved, and all I have to do next is wait for the village to distribute food.

After the grain is distributed in the village, he can go home with his two sisters.

After walking around for a while, it was almost noon.

Zhou Ziwen put the soda he bought into the well to freeze it, and then started preparing lunch.

With his top-level cooking skills, he can make delicious dishes even with simple ingredients.

Chen Shiying and Chen Qiaoyi came back from work and smelled the fragrance of food before they even entered the door.

"Brother Ziwen, we're back. What delicious food did you make today?" Chen Qiaoyi started yelling as soon as she entered the house.

Zhou Ziwen came out of the kitchen with a smile and said, "Today I made your favorite twice-cooked pork, and some vegetables."

When Chen Shiying and Chen Qiaoyi heard about twice-cooked pork, their eyes lit up.

"That's great! I love twice-cooked pork the most." Chen Qiaoyi said excitedly.

After washing their hands, the three of them sat at the dining table and began to enjoy their lunch.

Chen Shiying took a bite of the twice-cooked pork and praised it highly: "Ziwen, your cooking skills are getting better and better. This twice-cooked pork is so delicious."

Zhou Ziwen smiled and said, "As long as you like it, it's fine."

"Brother Ziwen, Zhaodi and the others have made an appointment with us. They will celebrate the festival with us tonight."

At the dinner table, Chen Qiaoyi spoke.

"Okay, let's go together. I bought a few bottles of soda and froze them in the well. They'll be perfect to drink in the evening."

Zhou Ziwen nodded.

"Hey, Brother Ziwen also bought some soda?"

Chen Qiaoyi's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"You should drink less. Drinking too much soda is bad for your health."

Zhou Ziwen rubbed her head.

"Oh--"

Although a little disappointed, Chen Qiaoyi still nodded obediently.

After lunch, Zhou Ziwen and the two sisters rested for a while.

When the time was almost up, the two sisters went to work at the mushroom planting base. Zhou Ziwen also got up and started making mooncakes.

Making mooncakes at home is time-consuming, but the advantage is that the ingredients are fresh and you can adjust the fillings according to your taste.

Moreover, Zhou Ziwen felt that the food he cooked tasted better and he believed that the two sisters would like it very much.

Zhou Ziwen skillfully prepared the ingredients for the mooncakes. He mixed flour, oil and water together, kneaded it into dough, and then let the dough sit for a while.

Then, he began to prepare the filling, mixing the minced meat, salted eggs and other ingredients evenly to make a delicious filling.

He divided the dough into small pieces, rolled it into thin skins, then wrapped the fillings in them and pressed them into shape with a mold. Soon, a mooncake took shape.

Zhou Ziwen puts the mooncakes into the oven to bake.

Well, he made his own oven, made of stone that can be heated on a stove.

Not long after, the oven smelled fragrant, and the mooncakes were ready. Zhou Ziwen took them out and placed them on a plate to cool.

Smelling the aroma coming from the oven, Zhou Ziwen nodded with satisfaction.

Just by the smell, he knew it tasted better than the mooncakes he bought outside.

Then, he made a lot of mooncakes and prepared to give them to Uncle Wu and others for them to try.

In the evening, Chen Shiying and Chen Qiaoyi came back from work and smelled the aroma of mooncakes as soon as they entered the door.

"Brother Ziwen, the mooncakes you made are so fragrant!" Chen Qiaoyi said excitedly.

Zhou Ziwen smiled and said, "Come and try it to see how it tastes."

The two sisters couldn't wait to pick up the mooncakes and taste them.

"It's delicious, Ziwen. The mooncakes you make are better than those sold outside." Chen Shiying praised.

Chen Qiaoyi also nodded and agreed: "Yes, I love it so much."

Zhou Ziwen felt very satisfied when he saw the two sisters were happy.

At this time, Shen Zhaodi, Zhou Chaoyang, Tang Yaoyao and others also came to Zhou Ziwen's house.

"Brother Ziwen, we are here!" said Shen Zhaodi.

"Come and try the mooncakes I made." Zhou Ziwen called out.