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An apricot, which he thought was better than all the apricots he had eaten before.

Now that I think the fruits on the mountain are beginning to ripen, then these ripe fruits will come out next.Apricots can't be kept, and it's not good to eat too much, so Ji Xiuran came up with a recipe to make preserved apricots. The almonds were also kept, which can be bought as medicinal materials. Ji Xiuran also kept them at home. Some.

Ji's preserved apricots were big, delicious, crystal clear, and were all taken away by Zeng Junhui.The price is right, and Ji Xiuran has no objection, anyway, anyone who sells it will agree to sell it.Zeng Junhui also made an appointment with Ji Xiuran, the best part of the fruit that will ripen next.Ji Xiuran agreed, when the fruit is ripe, they will be graded and let Xigui carry it away.

For the rest, Ji Xiuran asked people to put them in the cellar, some of them were used to buy fresh fruits, and some of them were made into canned fruits.

Ji Xiuran came back from the outside and brought over a dozen freshly picked peaches from the mountain.Handed it to Mother Ji, and then went to the study to read by herself.When I came out in a few hours, I saw a few children, each holding a small piece of peach meat, eating in small bites, eating very slowly and cherishing it.

Ji Xiuran looked at them amusedly and said, "Is it so delicious? I can't bear to eat it."

Sanqing ate very cautiously, looked at Ji Xiuran, and said, "It's very sweet and delicious, and it will be gone if you eat it too soon." Ji Xiuran looked at him suspiciously, and said, "No way, my uncle will go up the mountain There are a lot, you can eat as much as you want." Daqing and Erqing next to him looked at Ji Xiuran, lowered their eyes, and continued to eat peaches in small bites, without saying a word. Just say directly, "Uncle, grandma said that the fruits on the mountain are sold for money, we can't eat them."

Ji Xiuran patted his forehead helplessly. This was indeed his negligence, because Ji Xiuran's experience is different, and his family's values ​​are also different, so of course he won't keep it. I didn't find anything wrong with my family for a while.No wonder his family didn't eat the fruits he brought back during this period of time.

"Mom, eat all the fruits I brought back." Ji Xiuran knew that his family members were all for his own good, so he wouldn't blame them, but he had to find a way to slowly change their attitude.

"Mothers are put in your courtyard. You are tired from studying, so it is convenient to eat one when you are resting." Mother Ji looked at Ji Xiuran and said disapprovingly.

"Mother, it doesn't matter, isn't there more on the mountain? If I want to eat, I will pick them. I bring them back to honor you and dad." Ji Xiuran skillfully chatted with Ji's mother, and as expected, Ji's mother heard Ji Xiuran say He wanted to honor her, and he was so happy in his heart that he couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear, but he said: "We have a bunch of old bones, what else can we eat, just keep it for you to eat." But when Ji Xiuran brought the peaches over, Mother Ji didn't refuse any more.

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After harvesting all the fruits, Ji Xiuran began to devote himself to preparing for the provincial examination. During this period, Mr. Shu came to Qingshan Village and invited Ji Xiuran to sketch in Daqingshan. However, Ji Xiuran was busy studying at the time, so he refused. He gave him a set of extra simple tents and sleeping bags, and received a painting from Mr. Shu in return, so he stopped paying attention to him.In August, Ji Xiuran was going to pack his bags and drive the carriage with Shi Jingchen to Fucheng to take the exam.

The weather in August is still very hot, and the usual food cannot be kept for nine days, so Ji Xiuran asked Mother Ji to make pancakes and dried noodles for him.When the dried noodles were first made, Ji's family members felt that they were too expressiony. Ji Xiuran didn't like eating noodles, especially dried noodles, so I never thought about it before. It was this time when I was preparing for the exam, I learned from the book of memories. I found it, although it is not delicious, but it is durable and convenient. At that time, in the examination room, boil some water, put it, and then put some bacon, it will be a good hot meal.

When Father Ji saw the method of making dried noodles, he felt that there was a lot of money to be made. Thinking of the workshops in the village, kimchi and sweet potato flour were made seasonally. .

"Xiu Ran, can this dried noodle be made at the workshop?" Father Ji said while looking at Ji Xiuran, knocking on the cigarette pouch.

Ji Xiuran pondered for a while and said, "Father, I think we should transfer the workshop affairs to others."

Ji's father stared wide-eyed and said, "How can this work?" The workshop is very profitable and not tiring, so he was reluctant to transfer out.

Ji Xiuran looked at Ji's father, and said seriously: "Father, I've thought about it for a long time, and I don't think it's right to go on like this. There are a lot of things on my side now, and I need my father to check it out. After all, the third brother and I can't compare. Father has experience, so after transferring the work of the workshop, father can come and help me." Ji Xiuran knew what Ji father was thinking, but there were indeed many hidden dangers in continuing like this. When the milling workshop reopened last year, he I felt that normally only the elder son of the village chief, Li Xian, was in charge of the affairs of the workshop, and the two families would not interfere, but when the work resumed this time, the two families were somewhat unable to intervene.

Now the family is still very harmonious, and I don't think there is anything wrong with it, but after a long time, maybe it will be. Instead of waiting until then to hurt the peace, it is better to solve the hidden danger now.

But if he told Father Ji directly, he would definitely not agree, and would complain that Ji Xiuran was thinking too much, so Ji Xiuran used the excuse that he was too busy.Sure enough, Father Ji nodded after hearing this.In Father Ji's mind, although it is very important to make money in the workshop, it is nothing compared to Xiuran's affairs.

And being asked by his son like this, he was very happy and very proud.I feel in my heart that no matter how old my son is, he still needs his old father.

"Okay, Xiuran, you don't have to worry about it, I'll go and discuss it with the elder brother of the Li family." Father Ji took the matter over, and Ji Xiuran had no objection, "Father can also buy the noodles recipe to the village chief uncle .”

Father Ji listened and nodded.The next day, Wang Dazhu and Wang Dazhu went to the village chief and bought the two shares.The village head did not monopolize the share, but transferred part of it to the village and part to his family.The money invested by Wang Dazhu's family at the beginning, the dividends of the past two years had already been earned back, so he was not reluctant. When Father Ji found him and said that he would transfer out, he immediately agreed to do the same.He had money in his hand, so he found an idea to make money by himself, and opened up wasteland to grow peppers and peppers.

After Ji Xiuran heard this, he nodded repeatedly. This business is indeed possible. Zeng Junhui's restaurant had developed a large number of new dishes with a spicy taste, but the supply of pepper and chili has not been able to keep up, so it has a great impact on his restaurant. big.If Wang Dazhu grows it, there is no need to worry about sales, Zeng Junhui will be the first to come to order.

Moreover, Zeng Junhui recently joined a caravan that came outside the customs. If the quantity is large, you can still take the caravan route. Outside the customs, it is cold in winter, and chili is the most popular cold food, so the demand is naturally high.

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Ji Xiuran and Shi Jingchen packed up the things they needed, and drove to the state capital in a carriage. Luzhou, Qing County is five hundred miles south, and the carriage can be reached in two days. It is one of the large ferries on the bank of the Yonghe River. Reusing the transportation hub, it is extremely prosperous.

Ji Xiuran and Shi Jingchen went to Luzhou this time, because there were many chores at home, after making arrangements, it was only half a month in advance.When he arrived at the foot of Luzhou city, Ji Xiuran looked at the majestic city wall and was quite shocked.There are many people coming and going at the gate of the city, and they have to queue up to enter the city, all of which show the prosperity of this city.

The two people walked by land, did not see the busyness of the ferry, and after entering the city, the bustle of the street market, and the variety of goods that come and go, all show the rich heritage of this city.Ji Xiuran and Shi Jingchen passed by the market in their carriages, they didn't stop there, just took a look, and they could feel that this place was prosperous and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

The two of them didn't stop on the street, and drove forward quickly to a house in the south of the city.This house was rented by Zeng Junhui to them in Luzhou before they came. Zeng Junhui wanted them to live directly in the house he bought when he was doing business in Luzhou, but that place was too far away from the Gongyuan. Ji Xiuran He refused.

Although this small rented house is simple, it is very close to the Gongyuan.When the time comes, you don't have to get up so early for the exam.Besides, based on his relationship with Zeng Junhui, it's really not polite to call him.And when they come to Luzhou so late, it may be difficult for them to find an inn to stay.

After arriving at the place, Ji Xiuran got out of the carriage and entered the yard. After a look, he found that there was a huge difference between what he knew and what Zeng Junhui said was simple.There are two entrances to the yard, although there are not many houses, but the flowers and plants in the yard are luxuriant, decorated with artificial stones, it is very elegant, and the yard in Qingshan Village cannot be compared.But in Zeng Junhui's mouth, it can only be called crude.

Considering the size of Zeng Mansion, this small courtyard is indeed crude.Shi Jingchen parked the car in the backyard and packed the things in the car.There are two old servants in this yard, they were sent by Zeng Junhui to take care of them, Ji Xiuran thought that the two of them are in this place, they are not familiar with each other, and still need help, so he didn't refuse.

When they entered the door before, the two wanted to come forward to help, but Ji Xiuran refused. Although the two were left to help, they were still used to doing things by themselves. As for family wealth, everything is still done by myself.The Ji family's parents never thought about buying servants to serve them.Before, Ji Xiuran thought about buying someone for Ji's mother to share some of the work.