talk about wine

Since Meng Chuxi said that he wanted to expand the mulberry garden, Zhou Qingwu has been paying attention to the nearby fields.After all, she was born and raised here. Although she can't speak and has a low sense of presence, she doesn't pay attention to everything. She knows more about certain things than Meng Chuxi.

At first, Meng Chuxi stared at the cultivated land. After all, this piece of wasteland didn't look very good. After Zhou Qingwu asked, she realized that she could take a look.In fact, the wasteland was not always wasteland. When Zhou Qingwu was very young, this piece of land was all fields, but because of bad times, the land was abandoned after changing owners several times, and finally passed into the hands of Huang's family.

At the beginning, it was said that peach trees were planted there, but it was shelved before it started. It looks like a barren hill, but the soil quality is not necessarily bad.Zhou Qingwu went to have a look and told Meng Chuxi that it was only then that Meng Chuxi thought of going to have a look, and it really was.

Therefore, the two made up their minds to buy it after considering the feasibility of opening up wasteland.The next day after I bought the land, I hired someone to plow it. As expected, although I haven’t plowed for too long, the surface is hard and the plow is difficult, but after turning over a layer of sandy soil on the surface, the soil turned out is thick and fertile black soil. The plant ash is turned over and buried and is used as fertilizer.

But the only thing to pay attention to is that the grass stems turned out are not like modern machines that can be smashed and need to be cleaned out. They can be cleared out just by raking once, so this piece of land can be plowed and raked again and again.

While raking, ask someone to start filling in the manure, and it can be done at one time, which is not as time-consuming and laborious as expected.

While plowing the land, Meng Chuxi and Zhou Qingwu were also busy raising seedlings. Mulberry seeds needed to be soaked in warm water and then soaked in cold water for six hours, drained and then air-dried for sowing.

This process is all done by Meng Chuxi himself. The field for planting mulberry seedlings not only needs to be deeply plowed but also fertilized. After planting, it needs to be watered every day for ten days.After three or four days of busy work, all the mulberry seeds were planted.After working so hard for these days, Meng Chuxi thought it was time to relax, especially Zhou Qingwu had been working in the fields these few days, working very hard.

Thinking about not pouring out delicious food for her for a long time, this year's family is richer than this time last year, and some dishes can be put on the agenda.

There are also mountains near Qingyang Town, and there is a bamboo forest just behind the mulberry garden. Meng Chuxi saw that the bamboo leaves were black and green, and there was enough rain this year, so there must be a lot of winter bamboo shoots.

Meng Chuxi was quite happy when he mentioned that Zhou Qingwu was digging bamboo shoots. He and Meng Chuxi had spent a complete four seasons without knowing it. They had experienced many things together.Digging winter bamboo shoots, like picking pine candy, left Zhou Qingwu with the most unforgettable memories. At that time, it was really difficult for them to have a full meal. How could they expect to live the life they are now.

Zhou Qingwu was lost in memories along the way, Meng Chuxi saw that she was absent-minded, and couldn't help asking: "Why have you been in a daze all this time, what are you thinking?"

Zhou Qingwu came back to his senses and laughed, and gestured: I was thinking that we were digging winter bamboo shoots last winter, and that was the first time I ate fried winter bamboo shoots with meat that year.

In fact, she hadn’t tasted meat or lard in that year, and recalled it was not sad but full of happiness. The smell of lard residue and the tenderness of winter bamboo shoots were as clear as yesterday , every bite is full of satisfaction.

Meng Chuxi could see the satisfied smile on her face, that kind of memory seemed to be so happy to her.Her heart was slightly soft and a little sore, her little girl was really kind, when she thought of those miserable days, only the happiness inside was so profound, how wonderful it was.

But Meng Chuxi still tapped her on the forehead: "It's the second time I've dug winter bamboo shoots, I want to see if I've made any progress."

Hearing what Meng Chuxi said, Zhou Qingwu's expression immediately became serious, and he hurriedly recalled what Meng Chuxi had taught him to look around.Bamboos are divided into males and females, and female bamboos have shoots, and you must be able to identify which bamboos can grow shoots. In addition, you must have a sharp eye, and you must look out for soil slopes and gaps.

The two moved separately, and Meng Chuxi looked at where Zhou Qingwu was from time to time, and occasionally saw the little girl jumping up and waving excitedly, which meant she had found a bamboo shoot.

I don't know if it's luck or Zhou Qingwu's savvy, but she managed to dig four or five of them in this morning, and the other two are very good-looking, but they are not as good as Meng Chuxi.

Meng Chuxi put the bamboo shoots in a basket and carried them on her back, and praised: "Qingwu is amazing, he actually dug up so many, you can eat enough of them."

Digging bamboo shoots is a physical labor. Zhou Qingwu's cheeks were flushed, and his forehead was sweating. Hearing this, he was a little shy, and gestured: "Not as good as you."

Meng Chuxi looked at her shy appearance, and liked her so much, she was so shy even after getting married, how could she be so cute.Thinking of something and then laughing, a person who is shy after a compliment, would point at himself and let her kiss him, it's so interesting.

Zhou Qingwu was a little puzzled: What are you laughing at?

Meng Chuxi shook her head: "No, I just think you are cute, let's go back, and I will make you a pickled Duxian later, it is very delicious." If she told her what she was laughing at, the little girl might not let her go to bed up.

Zhou Qingwu was a little curious: what is pickled fresh meat?

Because she didn't know what it was, she didn't know what it was, but Meng Chuxi understood it, so she explained: "Jian Duxian is a special dish in our south. Pickled meat means pickled bacon. Du is a way of cooking. Slowly boiled, Xian refers to fresh meat, a dish made with spring bamboo shoots. There are no spring bamboo shoots yet, and the meat of winter bamboo shoots is more tender and delicious. I’m tired of you these days, so I’ll cook something delicious for you .”

Zhou Qingwu shook his head and smiled: I'm not tired.

But her eyes were full of sweetness, she liked this feeling very much, watching Meng Chuxi think of ways to cook food for her, many of which she had never tried before, the ordinary thoughtfulness and warmth, even more lingering, very ironic.

On the way back, Meng Chuxi bought a piece of fresh meat, ready to make this salted fresh meat, and the water celery had already come out at the end of February, and the Zheer root that was common last year had just been unearthed and was very tender.She hasn't made it for Zhou Qingwu since she made it that time, because she doesn't eat it, and Zhou Qingwu never mentioned it.This year I have spicy peppers and I will make it for Zhou Qingwu again, she will definitely like it.

You can buy a lot of fresh meat, and if you buy more, you can fry celery for a better taste.

Pickled Duxian will be boiled slowly over low heat, so Meng Chuxi is preparing it as soon as he returns.The meat needs to be cut into pieces, so that it tastes stronger when boiled. Last winter, Meng Chuxi marinated a piece of ham directly, and also cut into pieces and soaked in water. The fresh and salty aroma of the ham came out.

Put the meat and ham in the casserole, add ginger and spring onion, and then add boiling water. The water should be more, and the lid should be covered with low heat. This kind of broth is clear and fragrant, but the taste is not weak at all.During the cooking process, the froth is constantly skimmed off, and the color of the soup gradually becomes more and more beautiful.The rich aroma of ham and fresh meat makes people drool.

Finally, add the blanched winter bamboo shoots. Meng Chuxi also added two sun-dried bamboo shoots, and continued to simmer for half an hour.At this time, she can do other vegetable picking.

The other two dishes are much simpler than this one, especially after Zheergen has adjusted the sauce, Meng Chuxi sprinkles spicy minced garlic on it, and the aroma immediately comes out as soon as the hot oil is poured on it, and it can be eaten after stirring evenly.

Seeing her tilting her head and holding her breath while stirring, Zhou Qingwu thought it was funny. He obviously hated folded ears so much, but he dug a bunch when he passed by and said it was for himself.Zhou Qingwu, who was sitting in front of the stove, looked at the people washing their hands and making soup, with no concealment of love and affection in his eyes.

The soup is ready when the rice is cooked, Meng Chuxi asked Zhou Qingwu to taste it: "How about it, is it salty or light?"

The soup was clear and free of oil, Zhou Qingwu took a sip, couldn't help but smacked his lips, with delicious and satisfied written all over his face, he stretched out his thumb and nodded repeatedly.

It's so delicious!

Both of them sat down and tried the soup first. Meng Chuxi shook his head and sighed happily: "It's so delicious."

Zhou Qingwu couldn't agree anymore, and she ate the ingredients inside again. The winter bamboo shoots were tender and delicious, and the umami of ham and fresh meat was melted into the soup and absorbed by the bamboo shoots.

This soup tastes salty and fresh, the soup is clear and strong, the ham and fresh meat are crispy and fat, the bamboo shoots are fragrant and crispy, and the umami taste is strong, it is perfect!

After drinking soup, Meng Chuxi put Zheergen in front of Zhou Qingwu: "You like it very much. This year I added spicy peppers. It must be better than that time. Try it."

Different from last year's light one, this time Zheergen's white and tender roots are wrapped in red oil, and it is still familiar and crisp and delicious after a bite, with a fresh and spicy taste, it is really much more delicious.The more he chewed, the more delicious it became, and Zhou Qingwu couldn't stop eating.

"How is it? Is it more delicious than before?" Seeing that she was eating happily, Meng Chuxi also laughed.

Zhou Qingwu narrowed his eyes with a smile, nodded, and chewed with puffy cheeks. It seemed that he ate very deliciously. If he hadn't tried it before, just seeing her eat like this, she would definitely have to try it.

She almost ate half of a plate of cold mixed ears. Meng Chuxi reminded her: "The weather is not particularly warm yet, so don't eat too much."

Zhou Qingwu smiled shyly, and gestured: The more you eat, the more addicted you become.

Meng Chuxi laughed, and suddenly wanted to tease her, so she deliberately said, "However, you have eaten so many ears, I won't kiss you these few days."

Zhou Qingwu was holding a chopstick and folded the ears to put it in his mouth at the moment, when he heard Meng Chuxi's words, his movements froze immediately, his mouth was still open, his eyes were staring like a thunderbolt from the blue sky.

Seeing her like this, Meng Chuxi pinched her leg and couldn't help laughing, while Zhou Qingwu put down his chopsticks with a nervous look of grievance, pushed the folded ears away, and gestured repeatedly: I can rinse my mouth, rinse a few more times, no There will be a taste.

Meng Chuxi endured so much that her cheeks twitched, she still said seriously: "The root of folded ears is very fishy. I am very sensitive to this smell. You can feel it even if you rinse your mouth and I kiss you."

Zhou Qingwu was stunned, looking at Zheergen with a look of lovelessness, but struggling hard: You cook for me.

"um, yes."

Seemingly finding it useless, she didn't give up and gestured: Just don't kiss today, can't you?

"Puchi..." Meng Chuxi couldn't bear it anymore, my God, she was dying, how could there be such a cute girl.

Meng Chuxi laughed tremblingly, and now Zhou Qingwu knew that this villain was bullying her again, so he puffed up his cheeks and let out a heavy snort.

She rolled her eyes at Meng Chuxi cutely, and angrily picked up a large chopsticks and chewed them until they were crunchy. Seeing that Meng Chuxi was still smiling, she got up and went over to kiss Meng Chuxi.

Meng Chuxi didn't even bother to eat, so she hurriedly hid. Boss Meng, who was usually steady and dignified, was hiding in the kitchen like a child at this moment.

As for that night, Meng Chuxi didn't escape, and kissed the little girl well to prove that she would not dislike her little daughter-in-law because of Zhe Ergen.

Ten days passed, and the mulberry seedlings in the mulberry garden grew out.

The mulberry tree has begun to bud and grow tiny leaves. Meng Chuxi took scissors to cut off the original buds of the grafted mulberry tree to ensure the nutrient supply for the graft.And the chickens at home had already hatched a batch of chicks, so Meng Chuxi put all the chickens into the mulberry garden and let them go around looking for bugs to eat.

The mulberry garden has been overturned, and Meng Chuxi plans to plant mung beans and broad beans in it, which can provide fertilizer for the mulberry trees and make good use of the land area.

Meng Chuxi took Zhou Qingwu for a walk around the mulberry garden, looking at the mulberry trees that had already taken on new greenery, she smiled in her eyes: "I always think it's very beautiful when green buds emerge from the bare branches. That little bit of fresh green always It makes people feel very tender, immature but full of vitality and hope."

Zhou Qingwu also laughed and nodded, she could understand Meng Chuxi's feelings.After autumn and winter, the leaves of the mulberry trees fall back to the soil, leaving only gray and dry branches, and the whole mulberry garden is lifeless, but now that little bit of fresh green has reversed the whole feeling, which is also their hope.

Sangyuan is already on the right track, not only Luo Wu, but Meng Chuxi has already recruited five long-term workers under Yan Qian's recommendation.As for Luo Wu, Meng Chuxi intends to train him, and is tentatively leading him. When the time comes, if he is competent, Meng Chuxi will hand over the management of the mulberry garden to him in the future, and Luo Wu is in charge of the five long-term workers right now.

"What does Qingwu think of Luo Wu?" Meng Chuxi and Luo Wu have only known each other for half a year, but from the perspective of getting along, this person is a good person and capable, but as the main training of the future management, there can be no mistakes, otherwise the price will be high. too big.

Knowing Meng Chuxi's plan, Zhou Qingwu gestured and said: He can be reused and is a reliable person, but he is not thorough enough to make up his mind.

This is indeed the case. Luo Wu can exceed expectations in terms of execution ability, but letting him arrange it alone always lacks some backbone.

Meng Chuxi nodded: "You are right, it is indeed so."

Do you want to train Luo Wu to be a steward?Zhou Qingwu asked.

"Well, after the scale of the mulberry field grows, we can't rely on the two of us alone. From the maintenance of mulberry trees to the picking of mulberry leaves, silkworm rearing, silk weaving, and weaving, I need to think about it. Otherwise, when the output of mulberry leaves increases, we If you can’t handle the follow-up process, someone will come to take a share.”

Zhou Qingwu's eyes lit up, and he lowered his eyes and smiled: I knew that you wouldn't be satisfied with this.

After she finished speaking, she blinked her eyes: What about wine making?

Meng Chuxi laughed, and pinched her face: "Why is my Qingwu so smart?" Sure enough, she understands everything, which feels great, and there is no need to worry that she will not understand herself.