Three hundred and ninety first chapters, the person who rubs the rice is here again
The seafood I picked for lunch was very delicious.
Except for Xiao Yixun, who was a little unhappy because he couldn't get any sun, the other three people on the long table were all smiling.
In the summer, it is especially refreshing to eat a bowl of freshly seasoned cold snail meat with ice underneath.
This dish was taught to Huanong by Lin Wanwan, and now the latter is completely better than its previous masters.
In addition to the cold conch meat, there are also mussels, sea melon seeds, scallop slices, two kinds of cut seasonal fruits, and a pot of sweet-scented osmanthus stuffed by Xiao Xianghua's special request on the side.
Of course, the highlight today is the blue crabs, which are steamed in a large steamer and served one by one.
At this time, both swimming crabs and hairy crabs are not fat enough, only blue crabs are the fattest.
The three blue crabs that Xiao Qingyu caught were not enough to eat. Fortunately, Lin Wanwan also collected the seafood from other Haihai people, so there was no problem in putting together a blue crab feast.
Lin Wanwan usually eats seafood such as shrimps and crabs, but she never likes to add other seasonings. She feels that adding soy sauce or the like will cover up the deliciousness of the shrimps and crabs.
Xiao Qingyu was raised by her, and her natural taste was the same as hers. Xiao Yixun always liked to imitate Lin Wanwan, so the three of them just steamed it and ate it.
Xiao Xianghua is much more particular about eating crabs. Dipping them in black bean sauce is a must, and he also has to choose a place.
Although their family is just a branch of the Xiao family, they still have as much sense of ritual in life as possible.
Today, at Xiao Xianghua's suggestion, Lin Wanwan moved the place where she eats blue crabs to the Agarwood Pavilion built on the lake.
This Agarwood Pavilion is an all-mortise and tenon structure designed and built by Wang Duliu and his team.
Its roof is a double-eaves structure, covered with green tiles, and the doors, windows, and pillars are all painted with red paint. It is the red and green combination that was loved by the people of the Tang Dynasty.
The combination of red and green means elegance and vulgarity.
Decorated with precious agarwood and various peonies and peonies that Lin Wanwan bought and planted from modern times, this pavilion is absolutely picturesque.
At noon in summer, the Feng Shui direction of the Agarwood Pavilion has been calculated by the master. The doors and windows are fully opened, two hand-cranked fans are set up, and a large ice sculpture is placed in front.
A few people were enjoying the gentle cool breeze, admiring the beautiful scenery outside the pavilion, and eating crab meat. It was so comfortable.
You don't even need to peel off the crab shells yourself, the maids nearby have already brought tools to act as crab peelers.
Lin Wanwan was originally not that corrupt, and did most of the things herself. But Xiao Xianghua continued to organize everything, which was too appropriate, so she simply followed and enjoyed it.
In order to show that she was not a complete coward, Lin Wanwan went back to her room (and went back to the modern supermarket to buy some) and took out a piece of golden osmanthus scented soap wrapped in a foaming net for everyone to wash their hands before meals.
Osmanthus with blue crab, very suitable for the occasion.
Little Qingyu likes the soap with this beautiful color the most, and the second favorite is playing with water.
So when everyone was washing their hands, she would help with lathering, and she would sell melons to Huang Po and boast: "I am a hard-working little bee!"
Lin Wanwan shook her head and laughed, thank you very much, no need.
A few people were happily eating seafood, drinking sweet-scented osmanthus wine, following simple drinking orders, admiring the beautiful scenery by the lake, and laughing constantly.
The maids peeled a crab for their masters, then retreated to the corridor, and started eating themselves.
For a moment, the master and the servant were enjoying themselves.
While we were eating, drinking and having fun, a maid suddenly came to report: "Xiao Ming Mansion, Mr. Dugu wants to see you."
This big foodie must have rushed here to order food despite the heat at noon just to get some food.
Lin Wanwan smiled and said: "Please come in quickly, put out two more sets of bowls and chopsticks, and then go get two blue crabs from the steamer."
"Here!"
Lin Wanwan said to Xiao Xianghua again: "I received a letter from my cousin the day before yesterday, saying that I will come here in the next two days. It is indeed a coincidence."
While he was talking, Xiao Chong had already opened the bamboo curtain and walked into the pavilion. Dressed in green and plain clothes, he took away all the light around him as soon as he appeared. He was a handsome gentleman, as if he was polishing everything.
Dugu Di, who is about 1.8 meters tall, is also very outstanding. Next to Xiao Chong, not only his height is suppressed, but his demeanor is also completely suppressed.
Everyone's heart
You have to express your feelings towards Xiao Chong first, and then you can see the people coming in next to you.
After greeting each other, they each took their seats.
Hongyan went to get the bowls and chopsticks, and Yun Shang came in with a basin of cold water and Mo Xiang, who was also carrying water, to help the two gentlemen who were covered in sweat wash their faces and wash their hands.
Now is the time when the autumn tiger is at its most powerful. Xiao Chong and Dugu Di chose this time to come here. It is strange that they are not hot and sweating.
"My cousin is having a great time today, eating wine and peeling crabs at Chenxiang Pavilion."
"Exactly, you can't live up to the beautiful scenery and delicious food. My cousin is too hot all the way here. Let's eat some cold blue crabs to cool down. Oh, by the way, there is also this pot of iced conch meat. You must also like it.
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"Delicious food ahead. You're welcome. Thank you very much, cousin."
Xiao Chong sat on the lower left side of Lin Wanwan. This seat was originally occupied by Xiao Xianghua. When Xiao Chong and Dugu Di came in, she quietly gave up her seat.
"Well, this cold snail meat is so delicious!" Xiao Chong ate it calmly, taking a bite of the snail meat and a sip of wine. "It's just that the sweet-scented osmanthus stuffed wine isn't strong enough. Brother Xiwen, what do you think?"
"It's not bad." Dugu Di asked with a smile, "Xiangjun, is this sweet-scented osmanthus stuffed to be paired with blue crabs? Here in Luan County, people in Chang'an eat it the same way."
Lin Wanwan smiled and said, "Yes, this was arranged by my cousin Xianghua."
Xiao Xianghua smiled slightly: "I just borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha. All the ingredients and wine are available at home."
Xiao Qingyu raised her head from the bowl and retorted: "I caught the big green crabs and big snails this morning from the sea!"
Everyone laughed when they heard this, and Xiao Chong said happily: "Well, Xiao Qingyu is amazing!"
"Humph!" Xiao Qingyu showed a hint of pride.
After teasing Xiao Qingyu for a while, everyone continued drinking and eating crabs.
Dugu Di didn't seem to be interested in seafood. He only picked up a few chopsticks and then stopped moving. He kept drinking in silence.
His eyes were still covered with white cloth, but his movements were not affected at all.
Xiao Xianghua looked at Dugu Di frequently, his cheeks slightly red.
Lin Wanwan didn't notice her change and only focused on talking to Xiao Chong.
Xiao Chong didn't come here just for a meal today. The sweet potatoes in his field had begun to be harvested. This time he sent someone by boat to bring three sacks. He and Dugu Di arrived first on horseback, and the boat arrived an hour later.
He brought the sweet potatoes over, firstly because he wanted to try out the machinery that Lin Wanwan mentioned about making powder cakes, and secondly, he wanted to tell Lin Wanwan about the approximate output.
"Cousin, I'm sure those farmers are taking care of their fields seriously, but for some reason they never produce as high a yield as your fields. Is there any secret to this? I hope my cousin won't hesitate to share it."
Is there any secret? It’s just that Lin Wanwan sprinkled fertilizer on it!
However, Lin Wanwan has already made the decision to grow pure natural green vegetables next season and will not bring in chemical fertilizers, so there is no need to worry about this secret being revealed.
"Maybe it's because my sweet potato seedlings are slightly better than the ones I gave you. After all, I picked them first and then distributed them to everyone."
"Oh, is that so?" Xiao Chong looked at Lin Wanwan meaningfully with eyes full of wisdom and said, "I thought it had something to do with the fertilizer you sprinkled on the fields."