talk about wine

Right now, besides managing the mulberry garden, the most important thing for Meng Chuxi and Zhou Qingwu is to leave a way out for themselves. If Meng Chuxuan learns the truth and doesn't want to let them go, they must be able to escape unscathed.

There are still nearly two months left for them. Apart from properly disposing of the mulberry garden, the most important thing is where they can find shelter. For this reason, Meng Chuxi had no choice but to write to Wan Qingyan again. The letter was written before they returned to Qingyang. It was sent out in town.

In the letter, the two of them told Wan Qingyan about the current situation in detail, in order to give them some advice and help when they were desperate, and if she really broke her face, where could she go to avoid the Meng family.

Back home, Meng Chuxi helped Zhou Qingwu pick vegetables together. Thinking of the letter, she couldn't help feeling a little emotional: "I troubled Sister Wan at the beginning, but now I have to trouble her again. I really feel sorry."

Zhou Qingwu probably knew Meng Chuxi's mood. If he hadn't been forced into helplessness, Meng Chuxi wouldn't really bother Wan Qingyan.Although her Chu Xi is an exceptionally gentle girl, she also has arrogance in her bones. At the beginning, she swore to Sister Wan to take care of herself, and now she is bothering her because of family affairs. She quite understands this feeling.

So Zhou Qingwu didn't say anything but just looked up at her, and as expected, Meng Chuxi was a little worried and said, "Does she think I'm useless and can't take care of you well?"

Zhou Qingwu laughed: "I can talk now, and I don't have to endure hunger, cold, wind and rain any more. Food and clothing are all very good, why didn't I take good care of them? What are you thinking about?"

Meng Chuxi looked at her: "Is it really good?"

Zhou Qingwu nodded resolutely: "It's very good. Besides, it's not you who asked Sister Wan for help, but us together. I remember that when I was young, my parents said that the greatest blessing in life is to meet your beloved at the right time, and to meet you in times of crisis." Noble person. To me, you are a beloved person, and sister Wan is a noble person. I want to cherish those who guard me, and I will also be grateful to my noble person from the bottom of my heart."

Meng Chuxi just looked at her with a gray dish in his hand. In the past, Zhou Qingwu seldom spoke in such a long way because he couldn't speak, and those touching sentences were even more ashamed to express.

Today, she is finally able to express herself smoothly, her voice is gentle and soft, and her hands are sometimes gesticulating there because of habit.The emotion brought to her by the voice was a little different from that of her gestures, but it was just as provocative.

After a long while, Meng Chuxi said slowly, "It's an honor to be your lover."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and Zhou Nian'an, who happened to be reading a book in the study, came over with Wuwu. Seeing that the two were laughing again, he couldn't help but feel aroused.

"Sister Chuxi, what are we having for lunch, and what is this?" She didn't know Huihuicai and looked at the wild vegetables in the basket with some curiosity, and sat down to help clean them up, only to find that there was something in her hand when she took it. Dust with powder.

"This is gray vegetable. At noon, your sister Chuxi will steam it for us to eat, as well as cold edamame. They are all new things, and I have never eaten them before." Zhou Qingwu said with a smile.

Zhou Nian'an was quite happy. The happiest thing at home was to eat the meals cooked by her two sisters, but she couldn't help laughing and said, "Even sister Qingwu has never eaten before. I am so lucky."

The two looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

Meng Chuxi said seriously: "Nian'an, there are still a lot of things your sister Qingwu hasn't eaten. I want to cook them all for her. There will be nothing to coax her in the future. You have to take your time."

Zhou Nian'an burst out laughing, and the child became more and more cheerful in front of the two of them, and laughed even more.Meng Chuxi looked at the smiling Zhou Nian'an, and then at the shy Zhou Qingwu. The happiness in her heart was indescribable. This was what she had worked hard for and guarded all her life.

The lunch meal is not very rich and plain, but the taste and the way of eating are novel.

After chopping the ash vegetables, fry them with oil and salt, put the drained rice on top and steam them.Then shovel up the rice and the emerald green ash vegetables at the bottom of the pot. The rice is dyed green, and the aroma is tangy, and the smell can arouse people's appetite.

Edamame is also easy to handle, but it is a method that Zhou Qingwu has never seen before. The outer layer of furry and somewhat thorny shell is not removed. After washing, cut off both ends, add spices and salt, boil and fish out.

Watching Meng Chuxi directly pass Maodou through the cold water, she was even more confused.Put the cooled edamame on the plate, Meng Chuxi looked up at the big one and the small one staring at her, so she explained: "This is a cold dish, I will make another cold sauce, add a little oily pepper, sour and spicy appetizing, very delicious Great."

Watching Meng Chuxi put the soy sauce, vinegar and minced garlic in the edamame, and then add the chopped dried chilies to the hot oil and sprinkle it on the minced garlic. There was a sizzling sound, and the aroma of garlic came to the nostrils.

Because Zhou Nian'an and Zhou Qingwu both like peppers, Meng Chuxi also made green pepper fried eggs. After the chopped green peppers and golden egg liquid are fried together, the color is golden and emerald green, with a little burnt yellow. move.

Two dishes at noon are not enough for three people, so Meng Chuxi also steamed two eggplants. The ripe eggplants were torn into strips, put minced garlic and sauces on top of hot oil, and a simple and delicious steamed eggplant became a dish Good appetizer.

Meng Chuxi was injured during this period, and Zhou Qingwu took care of almost everything at home, so Meng Chuxi didn't need Zhou Qingwu's help in cooking today.

The two of them sat there obediently and watched Meng Chuxi put the food on the table, and then Zhou Nian'an quickly helped with the bowls and chopsticks to serve the meal.

Looking at the rice steamed with Hui Huicai in the bowl, Zhou Nian'an took a bite of the rice after the two sisters started to move their chopsticks. After chewing carefully, his eyes widened: "It smells so good, it tastes so good."

Zhou Qingwu also tasted the rice. The ash dish was seasoned with oil and salt, and even the rice had some taste.Meng Chuxi and the others all picked young leaves of gray vegetables, which taste delicious and tender, and when served with steamed rice, you can eat a few mouthfuls without using the vegetables.

Seeing that they both liked it, Meng Chuxi smiled and said, "Be careful, you can't eat too much gray vegetables, and you can't bask in the sun after eating, or your skin will sting and become red and swollen."

The two people who were eating happily stopped their chopsticks and looked at Meng Chuxi. They didn't continue to chew the food in their mouths, and Wuwu, who was eating so much, also raised his head and ears to look at Meng Chuxi at this moment. The scene was suddenly stagnant and quiet.

Meng Chuxi glanced at the two of them and looked at Wuwu, and burst out laughing. She couldn't stop laughing, and quickly waved her hands and said, "Seeing how nervous you are, am I willing to poison you? It doesn't matter at all. As long as you don’t expose yourself to the sun, you’ll be fine, but I’m just used to remind you, don’t be greedy just because it’s delicious.”

Zhou Qingwu's cheeks flushed, and he gave her a look.Meng Chuxi picked up a few more edamame for Zhou Qingwu, Zhou Nian'an felt very self-conscious, and went to pick some up before Meng Chuxi could do it.

The edamame tastes sour, salty and delicious, because the chili adds a bit of spiciness, and the soup on the shell is very satisfying.The beans inside are still tender green, tender and juicy, and the soup is delicious when the pods are cut open. The salty and sour has a sweet taste.

The two people who had never tasted it were immediately addicted to it. They really never thought that the soybean pods are so delicious when they are tender, and they have a different flavor than mature beans.

"It tastes good. It's better to eat a plate of cold edamame in summer. It's hot and sour for appetizers."

Zhou Qingwu nodded, looking at Meng Chuxi with a little gleam in his eyes, since she was injured they haven't eaten the novelty dishes made by Meng Chuxi for a long time, and now it seems that they have returned to the days before all the accidents happened, plain Warm.

Although they all need to do it by themselves, as they said at the beginning, doing laundry and cooking for each other is happiness.

There was not a single bit of lunch left, the green peppers and eggs were a perfect match, and the whole family was very satisfied.

The peppers in the mulberry field are growing exceptionally well, and Meng Chuxi didn't bother to take care of them before.Now it is found that the ones planted later are blooming and bearing fruit, but the pepper seedlings are not growing well enough, and the yield is much worse than that of later generations of peppers, so people have to beat the leaves of the peppers.

All the branches and leaves below the chili flower should be removed, so that it is more ventilated and the chili will grow more.

The helpers in the mulberry garden have never seen peppers, let alone such a rough way of handling them. Based on their past experience, the good leaves have been wiped off. Wouldn’t it ruin the seedlings? Do.

One person said with emotion while rubbing: "The boss is not a person who doesn't distinguish between five grains, how could he come up with such a method, what a waste of things. And what do you think the long green fruit can be used for?"

"We people ask so many what to do, so we just do it. However, this thing is said to be called chili pepper. Someone secretly tasted it before and said it was very unpalatable. It was spicy and bitter, with a clear taste. I really don't know what it is. What are you doing here?"

"We can't figure out the thoughts of rich people. But the boss is not stupid, maybe there are other magical uses."

Several people were talking while they were working, and suddenly they stood up quickly and shouted in unison: "Hi, master, hello, miss!"

The tanned faces of the few men who were gossiping just now were flushed, and they were a little nervous after calling the boss. I don't know if Meng Chuxi and the others heard the words that were arranged later.

Meng Chuxi looked at them and smiled slightly: "Have you never tasted chili?"

A group of people shook their heads quickly, and one of them said with a little panic: "My boss, I'm sorry, we just talked casually, there is no other meaning, we never mess up these things in our daily care."

Meng Chuxi waved his hand: "Don't be nervous, it's hard work together, we always have to chat to pass the time, you didn't say anything wrong, I won't blame you. But so many peppers, you haven't tasted it, it's me Negligence, the other half acre of peppers have hung a lot. Today, after work, you will take some home and let your wife and family make it to taste. This kind of pepper is relatively rare for main dishes, but it can be used as tiger skin green pepper, as a side dish Vegetables can be put when stir-frying, especially scrambled eggs..."

She talked about the method in detail there, and the workers who were worried about it were all attracted to listen to their boss's introduction on how to eat this chili.

After all, some people were not very embarrassed: "It's really not good to eat such rare things after we get paid for our work. Thank you for your kindness, we can't take it."

Meng Chuxi shook her head: "It's okay, just a little bit doesn't matter. And I also have a request. If I can share it not only with my family, but also with my neighbors, it will be a favor for me."

Meng Chuxi has grown a lot of pepper seedlings, and no one would dislike new business opportunities. She wants to sell peppers as a fresh food.People say that the first person to eat crabs is the brave man. She wants people in Qingyang Town to get used to eating chili peppers and then fall in love with chili peppers. This is a good industry.

Letting them try it is only the first step. After all, the family of part-time workers is not very good, and the people involved are also from poor families. Therefore, it is just to convey a message that this chili is not only edible, but also delicious.

After the peppers were ripe, she sent some to Uncle Zhong and the Yan family, and briefly told them some home-cooked dishes for them to try by themselves. It was clear that he had given the pepper to Meng Chuxi.

The Dayan Dynasty is in its heyday, and the development of food is also very fast. People are more and more exquisite and novel in food, and restaurants have also put a lot of thought into catering to customers.

So Meng Chuxi also set his sights on the major restaurants in Jiangyin County, among which the best business is Tai Loft.

Meng Chuxi is also a regular customer in Taigelou. Sometimes Meng Chuxi will take Zhou Qingwu to try something new when he is free, but it is more because of business needs. He has gone to Taigelou for many banquets, so the shopkeeper and staff of Taigelou know Meng Chuxi. .

Therefore, when Meng Chuxi proposed to cooperate with them, the shopkeeper was very surprised.

"If I remember correctly, Boss Meng is in the business of sericulture and silk. Although he has also supplied mulberry wine in Taige Pavilion, I haven't heard that he also sells any special ingredients?"

Meng Chuxi looked at him and laughed lightly: "I really found a special ingredient. Taigelou is one of the most famous in Jiangyin, and its dishes are always innovative, which attracts people from Jiangning Prefecture to come and taste them. I think the shopkeeper will definitely not Reject such an excellent thing that improves the color and taste of dishes."

Zhou Qingwu, who was accompanying her by her side, bowed his head and laughed when he heard the words. It really was her Chuxi who always did things so uniquely.

The shopkeeper naturally knew that this rising star in Qingyang Town, started from nothing at a young age as a girl, had a good relationship with Yan's family in Qingyang, and did a good job in business. : "I don't know what good things to trouble Boss Meng to come here in person."

Before Meng Chuxi could move, Zhou Qingwu had already taken out the peppers in the sack, not only the fresh green peppers, but also a small jar of chopped pepper sauce made with red peppers.

It was a coincidence that the Yan family was able to get the chili peppers. Now the Dayan Dynasty has seen very few chili peppers, so the shopkeeper was a little dazed at the moment: "What is this?"

Meng Chuxi took one and opened it: "I call it chili, the meat is crisp and tender, and the taste is spicy. It is emerald green at first and then becomes this gorgeous red when it matures. Regardless of the taste, it should be able to catch the attention of the shopkeeper in terms of decoration. "

This is natural. The original function of chili peppers is for viewing. There is no doubt about the beauty of the color.

The shopkeeper nodded: "But besides the color, the most important thing is the taste. I wonder if this spicy thing can be eaten?" The shopkeeper sniffed suspiciously, frowned and smacked his tongue after taking a bite.

"Please borrow the kitchen for a while, and let the shopkeeper taste it." Meng Chuxi said directly.

Zhou Qingwu was stunned at the side like the shopkeeper. Thinking of her vow that it was absolutely feasible, she suddenly laughed a little.Who would have imagined that she would personally come to cook for the shopkeeper of the Taige Pavilion.