Beginning Backpack [Farming]

The night in the hot season came very late. When the two of them finished their work, the sky was gloomy but not completely dark. The hot breath of the day had dissipated for a little while, and the evening wind crossing the stream was also slightly cool.

The two steamed some rice, fried two side dishes, and made a cold seaweed salad, planning to have dinner casually.

The floor lamp beside the stone table exudes a dim light, attracting small mosquitoes to fly close to it, making the sound of flapping their wings desperately in the silent evening.Shen Huaijin and Li sat opposite each other, the bowls and plates collided crisply, and the iced fruit drink in the cup dispelled the fatigue of the whole day.

Shen Huaijin breathed a sigh of relief, watching the mountains swallow up the last bit of natural light, the brilliant stars hung on the branches, and the square on the other side and the front of many thatched houses were also lit with candlelight.In the twilight, a figure came over the bridge.

Shen Huaijin took a closer look, only to find that it was An who was holding a pot in his hand.

An's footsteps were fast, and it didn't take long before she reached the stone table, "Jin, Li, have you eaten already?"

"Yes." Shen Huaijin quickly asked him to sit down, and Li Shun who was beside him poured him a cup of fruit tea, "Here, relieve the fever."

"Oh, I just pickled a few cans of sour radishes here, and I was thinking of bringing you a can for dinner, but I didn't expect you to eat it so early." An took the cup cheerfully, and when it touched the wall of the cup, it was still Somewhat surprised, "Is this iced?"

"Well." Shen Huaijin said, "Anyway, the saltpeter dissolved in the water can be precipitated again, so I'm not afraid of wasting it. The trouble is that it's a little troublesome, but it's really cool to use in the hot season. Ann, I still have a lot, you Take some back and use it later."

After hearing this, An waved his hands again and again, "No need, we're used to it. Besides, this saltpeter can make thunder, so it's not too much." He carefully took a sip, as if infected by the sweetness, his face relaxed a lot.

Lifting off the tightly sealed lid, a refreshing sour smell spread out, making the three people around the stone table salivate.

"Wow, this is so delicious! Ann, you are good at craftsmanship!" Shen Huaijin took two pieces of chopsticks that were not cleared away and tasted it, and it was even more refreshing. He was shocked and praised repeatedly.

"No way." Ann waved her hand embarrassingly, "It was made after trying a few times, as long as you like it."

"Of course I like it." Shen Huaijin's eyes sparkled under the candlelight, and his expression was very sincere.He tugged at the hem of Li, who was silent beside him, and winked, "Come and taste it, it's definitely good for dinner!"

The silver-haired orc obeyed, and ate with chopsticks, "It's really good, Ann, thank you."

Only then did An laugh out of complete relaxation, "That's good, I'll give it to you next time. Jin, Li, there's nothing else, so I'll go back first."

Hearing this, Shen Huaijin quickly grabbed him, pointed to the soybeans beside him and said, "Don't go away empty-handed. Ann, you take some soybeans back, soak the bean sprouts and stir-fry them, this boy Ling likes this the most."

When it came to the cub's preferences, An Rare didn't make any excuses. Under Shen Huaijin's choice, he carried away half a basket of soybeans.

The two watched An's back gradually disappearing into the staggered thatched huts. Then Shen Huaijin raised his arms and slapped the tall and steady silver-haired orc beside him, curiously saying: "What's the matter, today's not so good say?"

In the eyes of the orc, Shen Huaijin's strength was just a joke, and the latter subconsciously grabbed his elbow, but soon relaxed his strength, for fear of twisting the opponent.

Li slowly shook his head, "It's nothing, I'm just thinking about something."

Shen Huaijin withdrew her arm from the opponent's shackles, curled her lips, "He said he was thinking about something, and said it was nothing...Why did you start fooling me?"

"I didn't!" Li quickly argued, and when he saw the teasing expression on Shen Huaijin's face, he realized that the other party was just joking, and he was slightly relieved.

There is no need to hide anything from Shen Huaijin now, Li also talked about what he was thinking about.

"Iwa is old enough to go out to hunt. Now the position of captain is vacant, and Qi has been temporarily taking over during this time. But Kuro was taught by Iwato, and Iwa wants him to be the captain directly."

Shen Huaijin blinked, a little puzzled, "Then you are struggling now because Hei's ability is not enough?"

Li nodded hesitantly, "Actually, when I was the captain, I was about the same size as Hei now, but Hei's temper is not calm enough, and he does things according to his temper..."

"Wait a minute." Shen Huaijin interrupted him with a smile, "So do you think you were very calm and able to restrain your temper at that time?"

Recalling the scene when the two first met, Hei and Li at that time, I don't know which one is more mature.

The silver-haired orc choked for a moment and sighed, "Don't make trouble."

Shen Huaijin was only joking, he shrugged, "You continue."

Li continued: "Qi doesn't have a lot of Yanhan to fight for. He doesn't want to be the captain. I thought about the size of the team and the ability to barely be able to make it. I think the tree is pretty good."

"I'm afraid it's not just these two reasons?" Shen Huaijin looked into Li's eyes and said quietly.Leaving aside such insignificant factors as size, Shu's ability is indeed good, but not top-notch, but there is one thing that others can't match, he is Shen Huaijin's absolute supporter.

The silver-haired orc let out a shallow laugh from his nasal cavity, pinched the back of Shen Huaijin's neck, and said in a deep voice, "Thought so much?"

Shen Huaijin raised her eyebrows, did not ask any more questions in a tacit understanding, stretched leisurely in the evening breeze, and said casually: "I feel that the people around me are quite strong. What do you think of Xi? Last time I saw He beat Hei all over the valley and ran around begging for mercy, which is ridiculous."

Li pulled up his long hair that was fluttering in the wind from behind, carefully fiddled with his fingers until his black hair was tied up high, and chatted, "Xi's cleverness is good, but it lacks a little strength. He paused, "But if it weren't for the special situation now, I would really consider the possibility of making him the captain."

"So far, Xi has really done the best he can. As for the future, it's still uncertain." Shen Huaijin clenched her fist, turned around and hit him on the chest, "You're right, now The situation is special, and there may be more emergencies. It is really good to let the tree with more experience take over. Hei, let's learn for two more years, let this kid live in the mountains for a while, and then carry the heavy burden. "

Li nodded, "That's it, I'll explain to Yan."

Shen Huaijin squeezed his arm, didn't look at him, just calmly said: "Everything has a process from unfamiliar to familiar, take your time, don't be so restrained."

The silver-haired orc rested his chin on Shen Huaijin's head, his voice softened, "I know, it's a good thing you're by my side."

Shen Huaijin, who was suppressed by the height difference, had no choice but to poke the other's firm abdomen, ruthlessly breaking the scene of warmth, and said helplessly, "Okay, get up quickly, let's soak some beans to make soybean paste."

Resisting the itch, he hid back and took advantage of the situation, "Soya bean paste? Is it soy sauce?"

"No." Shen Huaijin shook her head, pushed the weak and helpless orc back to the side with all her might, and said, "It's thicker than soy sauce, but it's also for cooking..."

Li took up his words in advance, "...you will know when you make it."

Shen Huaijin was taken aback for a moment, and couldn't help laughing when she saw the other party's proud expression, "Okay, bring over the remaining half basket of soybeans, soak them tonight, and cook them tomorrow."

"Decree." Responded sharply, and walked to the work shed, Shen Huaijin also moved a large tank to the intersection of the bamboo road, cleaned it, poured it into the beans, and then filled it with water to cover all the soybeans.

"Let's talk about it when we get up tomorrow." Shen Huaijin stood up and clapped his hands, and went back to the room with Li. After a quick wash, he went to bed and rested.

The valley was empty and silent, with only the occasional chirping of birds and orcs fanning the wind silently by his side. In such an environment, Shen Huaijin soon fell asleep.

After a good night's sleep, when she woke up the next morning, Shen Huaijin felt that she was full of energy, and could fight ten baskets of beans without panting.

When he woke up, he was still half asleep, and said in a brisk tone: "Go, get up, wash and eat."

The silver-haired orc rubbed his face, got up obediently and followed him out, his voice was hoarse and low when he got up in the morning, "Jin, why did you wake up so early today?"

Shen Huaijin had already pulled him to the entrance of the bamboo path to wash, with salt and twigs mixed in his mouth, he mumbled: "Don't forget, we are going to cook beans today, and we have other work to do after cooking the beans."

He patted his face resignedly, washed up neatly, steamed some custard and sweet potatoes, brought out various side dishes, and placed them on the stone table one by one.

After Shen Huaijin finished washing, she squatted beside the large vat of soaking beans, patiently skimmed off the shriveled beans floating on the top, and then scrubbed the remaining beans to ensure that all the dust and dirt on the bean skins were removed. Drain the water twice, and carry it to the stove after roughly draining the water.

He picked a big soup pot, put the beans in two batches, then poured in the water submerged in the beans, covered it, brought it to a boil over high heat, and then simmered.

Taking advantage of this time, he can also sit down and have a leisurely breakfast.

The sour radish sent by An is very refreshing, and it is very satisfying to eat a piece. It can relieve the sweetness and greasy feeling of sweet potatoes without being too harsh.Shen Huaijin was satisfied after eating another bowl of egg custard.

After eating, Li had to clean up the animal enclosure and birdhouse, and Shen Huaijin also had to take care of the beans he was still cooking on the stove.

The soybeans have been boiled until they are soft and rotten, and they look even more bulging, and the hot bean aroma comes oncoming when the lid is lifted.

Shen Huaijin waved away the moisture in front of her eyes, carefully took out the beans in the pot, drained the water and let it cool down, then put it into a clean jar to seal it.

The two pots of beans contained a total of eight cans, and they were all placed in a relatively warm storage room to wait for natural fermentation.

After all this, it's still a good time for the morning breeze.Shen Huaijin wiped the thin sweat off her brow, watching the noise on the other side gradually, her heart felt full and at ease.