On New Year's Eve, it started to snow heavily early in the morning, making the world look white and giving it a New Year's atmosphere.
Su Liu was awakened by the sound of firecrackers. He opened the curtains and looked out through the glazed windows. When he looked up, he saw the square eaves covered with white snow, which was really beautiful.
The sound of firecrackers exploded loudly. Su Liu knew that Mrs. Chen had been offering sacrifices to various gods and Buddhas early in the morning. Nothing happened. She simply propped up the window, retracted into the bed again, and lay on the bed looking at the snow falling outside the window.
Falling back, thinking about the trivial matters after coming to this world.
Although she has only been in this world for more than half a year, a lot has happened. She was beaten, took her mother away, opened a stall, made donkey-hide gelatin, met powerful people, and even got herself a general husband.
Everything seems to be going smoothly, but there are inevitably some steps, all kinds of calculations, and all kinds of fights. Although it is a bit boring to face those best relatives, it is not a worry. It is much better than modern life.
At least she now has a house, a car, a future husband and money.
But with the exposure of Ning Guang's identity, she knew that the new year might not be so smooth. There was a long road ahead. If she chose him, she would choose his life. Even if she didn't like it, she would still have to participate.
Unless Ning Guang never leaves here for the rest of his life, but is it possible?
impossible!
An eagle should live on the grassland and soar in the sky. Only then can it be worthy of the word "eagle"!
"Miss Liu'er, haven't you gotten up yet?"
Just when Su Liu was thinking wildly, a female voice sounded outside, it was Zhong Cainiang.
"Well, the window is up." Iced Tea was a little surprised and knocked on the door again: "Miss, are you up?"
"Come on get some water." Su Liu sat up and stretched.
It seems that I have fallen behind a lot. When I first came here, what could I not do by myself? Now I have to be waited on even if I wash my face.
After washing herself up, Su Liu saw Zhong Cainiang standing outside the door. She twitched the corner of her mouth and said, "Miss Zhong got up so early? Are you feeling better?"
Zhong Cainiang was recognized by Ning Guang as her adopted sister two days ago and became ill. However, within two days, her pretty face turned into a pointed oval face, which made her look a little pale and even more lovable.
"Thanks to the girl, I'm already well." Zhong Cainiang looked haggard and blessed Su Liu.
"This illness comes like a mountain, and goes away like a thread. Miss Zhong had better be more careful. It's snowing heavily now, and it's cold. It's warmer in the house, so you need to take good care of yourself." Su Liu said with a smile.
"I have something to say to the girl." Zhong Cainiang said anxiously, seemingly impatient with Su Liu's words.
"Today is New Year's Eve. There are many people at home, and I still have a lot of work to do. I'm afraid I won't have time to chat with Miss Zhong. If it's not urgent, we can talk about it after the new year."
Su Liu said nothing, ignored Zhong Cainiang's expression, and walked straight to the front hall.
She could probably guess what Zhong Cainiang wanted to say. Most likely, she wanted to beg her to let her stay with Ning Guang and not get married. On this festive day, Su Liu didn't want to hear these objections.
words to make yourself worry.
Seeing this, Zhong Cainiang bit her lip and clenched her fists as she looked at Su Liu's leaving back.
After breakfast, Su Liu and Mrs. Chen discussed the New Year's Eve menu with Mrs. Cui, explained the trivial matters, and then went to the outer courtyard.
Ning Guang and Tietou and others were posting couplets. Chen Ye and Su Xiao were laughing and joking aside. When they saw her, Su Xiao curtsied casually, but Chen Ye bowed his hands in a serious manner.
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When Tietou and the others saw Su Liu, they all called her "Miss Liu'er", and even the most frivolous Zhang Xiaosi asked for a gift, even though they were reluctant.
Su Liu smiled lightly and bowed, saying hello without saying much.
She will not deliberately please them. After all, everyone has the right to like her, and she cannot control everyone to like her. She also knows that these people are dissatisfied with her and feel that her status is not worthy of Ning Guang.
Her birth was a flaw that she couldn't change.
Whether she likes these people or hates them, all she can do is respect each other. Being too deliberate will only make it look more artificial.
Nowadays, to maintain face like this, if you respect me a foot, I will respect you a foot, that’s fine.
Sun Xiucai helped write the couplets. Many of the couplets in Dayao Village were written by Sun Xiucai. Most of the people who asked for help gave eggs or something as a thank you gift.
"Actually, you should write our family's couplet this year, so that you can benefit from the glory of the general." Su Liu lowered his voice and said to Ning Guang.
Ning Guang raised his chin slightly and said arrogantly: "My handwriting is naturally better than his."
Su Liu sneered, "It's so good, why don't I see you writing it?"
After pasting the couplets, Su Liu carried a basket to the fields. Now the peppers are somewhat mature and they are expected to be harvested in spring. On New Year's Eve, it is natural to try something new.
She just thought about making a hot pot at night. On a cold day, it would be most comfortable for everyone to eat hot pot together.
The days are short and the nights are long, and the day passes quickly. At 2:00 a.m., Su Liu starts to cook the New Year's dinner.
Nowadays, they have cooks and servants at home. Normally Su Liu and the others do not need to do these tasks, but Mrs. Chen is a restless and traditional woman. She always believes that cooking for her family all year round is the only way to celebrate the New Year.
atmosphere of.
Su Liu didn't stop her. After all, cooking is not a menial job. Washing hands and making soup for the family is also a happy thing. She also cooks herself.
Because he wanted to make hot pot, Su Liu had already ordered the kitchen to make soup base with big bones, and took out several hot pots. He went to the blacksmith shop in the town to make them. Carbon can be placed at the bottom. There is a chimney in the middle.
There is a circle of copper plates around the bottom for placing meat and vegetables.
Such a hot pot was something she remembered when she went to Yunnan to eat yak hot pot in her previous life. It was convenient and simple.
Su Liu first boiled the soup and poured it into the hot pot. Then he put the chopped red pepper segments, garlic, onion segments, and ginger slices in one by one, then simmered them with charcoal, and quickly prepared other seasonings.
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Because it was the Chinese New Year, the ingredients prepared were sufficient, including chickens, ducks, and fish. Ningguang had nothing to do in the past few days, and even led Tietou and others to go hunting in the mountains, and they even hunted a wild boar.
and civet, which are real game meats, are now simmering in the pot.
"Ah, ah." Two girls, Bing Cha and Ya'er, walked into the kitchen with a large basket of vegetables. They were immediately choked and sneezed wildly. "Girl, what does this smell like?"
Su Liu said with a smile: "This is a good thing. If you want to eat it, please go and set the food."
The New Year's dinner was held in the front hall. Three tables were opened. One table was occupied by Mrs. Chen and Su Liu and the girls, another table was occupied by Ning Guang and Tietou and the others, and the other table was occupied by Mrs. Cui and her family.
The dinner was very sumptuous and had a good meaning. There were fish every year, lotus root every year, fried Double Happiness meatballs, gold and silver buns, etc. The table was full. The most surprising thing was
, and a lot of green vegetables with water droplets on them.
"Can you actually grow vegetables in this weather?" Tietou was surprised.
"Of course it's not possible, but my eldest sister can grow it. This is grown in our greenhouse." Su Xiao proudly showed off: "My eldest sister came up with it, and it's called greenhouse vegetables."
Tietou looked at Ning Guang, as if asking about the authenticity of Su Xiao's words.
Ning Guang nodded, with pride in his eyes.
Tietou and Luo Zi looked at each other, and they both saw caution in their eyes. How many green vegetables can be grown in Daqi in winter? But they didn't say much, and were only attracted by the pot of things on the dining table.
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"this is?"
"This is called spicy hot pot."
Tietou took a closer look and saw a handful of bright red crescent-shaped things inside, mixed among the green onions. The red and green colors were really beautiful.
As he got closer, he felt a pungent and irritating smell penetrate the tip of his nose. It was itchy, and he almost sprayed it into the pot. Fortunately, Luo Zi had quick eyesight and quick hands to pull him away, otherwise he would have been rude.
"Miss Liu'er, what kind of trick is this?" Luo Zi asked, picking up a chili pepper with chopsticks.
"This is called chili pepper. It's a food from a foreign land. We don't have it in Daqi, but we will have it next year." Su Liu said with a faint smile. Once the chili pepper is grown, there will be chili pepper in Daqi in the future.
Several people looked at each other and Ning Guang said: "It's a good thing." The chili pepper is spicy enough. It can warm you up in winter and can also be eaten. It is really good.
Since Ning Guang said so, Tietou and others would naturally not question it. After Ning Guang took down his chopsticks, they took down his chopsticks and picked up a piece of meat. As a result...
"Ahem, it's so spicy. Water, give me some water."
"Cough, water."
"Mom, what is this?"
There was a flurry of confusion, and Su Xiao and Chen Ye laughed maliciously, watching Tietou and the others scurrying around like flies looking for water.
Fortunately, Su Liu was well prepared. Ice tea and Ya'er served ice-cold honey water, and they took a few gulps before they finally recovered.
The chili peppers have just been boiled, and they are actually not very spicy. Tietou and the others were not used to it for the first time, but as they ate it, they found it interesting, especially when eaten with spirits. The spiciness mixed with the wine fell into their stomachs.
, **Spicy, it makes me sweat profusely after eating it, it feels so refreshing.
"Miss Liu'er has a pair of skillful hands." Luo Zi raised the bowl to respect Su Liu: "This New Year's Eve dinner is delicious. I, Luo Zi, respect you."
Su Liu was not one to be coy either. He stood up with a smile and said, "I wish you all a happy New Year and all the best in the coming year." The two clinked their glasses in the air and drank the wine in one go.
"Okay. Miss Liu'er, I, Tietou, respect you too." Tietou also stood up.
"I wish everyone that all their wishes will come true."
This was the beginning, and the other people also toasted one after another. Finally, Zhang Xiaosi hesitated, but it was the apology wine. Su Liu didn't care about it and simply drank it.
After several bowls of water and wine, although hers was fruit wine, her cheeks were as red as a peach and plum.
Ning Guang looked at her from a distance, his eyes shining, obviously very happy.
He was really happy. Although it was up to him to decide whether the person he chose was worthy or not, he also hoped that she could be recognized. Now, Tietou and the others finally saw how good she was.
His face, he was very happy.
As if she knew what he was thinking, Su Liu proudly raised her chin and said with her eyes: "Young man, I've given you a lot of face."
The two of them exchanged glances, and Zhong Cainiang's eyes fell on the side. She didn't know whether it was because of the pain or something, and she coughed until tears flowed out. It was so sour.
Transition chapters are the most difficult to write ~
