There were grapefruits in this era, but the flesh was sour and bitter and few people ate them. Most people in the village picked them to feed the pigs, and a very few children were so greedy in winter that they peeled one off and ate it.
Jiang Miao asked Shen Erlang to go to the village and buy two, take them back, clean them, peel and cut them into pieces, cut the grapefruit peel into shreds and marinate them in salt water for half an hour.
Put the pickled grapefruit peel into clean water and cook over medium heat until it softens and removes the bitterness. Put the processed grapefruit peel and pulp together into a clean and oil-free pot, add a small bowl of water and sugar, and cook over medium-low heat. Simmer for half an hour until thick and the grapefruit skin is golden and translucent.
After it cools down, add honey, and the fragrant honey grapefruit tea is ready.
Jiang Miao filled more than a dozen small white porcelain jars and planned to sell them in the shop just like green plum wine. You can buy a single cup at that time, or you can buy a small jar and brew it at home. You usually have a greasy and heavy taste. A drink of something is just right to relieve tiredness.
Shen Yingxue entered the shop with tea and snacks. She placed the small white porcelain jar filled with grapefruit tea on the shelf. As soon as she finished cleaning up, customers came outside.
"What does the guest want to buy? Benefactor?"
She heard the movement at the door and turned around to greet the guests with a smile. Guo Zhao came in stunned and was dazzled by her smile. There was an unnatural look on his cold and serious face, and he felt a little warm behind his ears.
"Ahem, I still want yesterday's snacks."
"I didn't make puffs today, why don't you buy bergamot cakes? We also made honey grapefruit tea today, which goes well with this snack."
After saying that, Shen Yingxue brewed a cup for him. Guo Zhao hesitated in his eyes. He was never very grateful for these sweet things, but when he saw Shen Yingxue's eager eyes, he took it anyway.
"My benefactor, try it. It tastes good."
"Okay." He took a sip while holding his breath. The expected sweet and greasy taste did not appear, but a sweet and fruity aroma occupied his taste buds. Guo Zhao looked at the grapefruit tea in the bowl, and surprise flashed in his eyes. , he did not drink the remaining half bowl, but savored it carefully.
Seeing that he liked it, Shen Yingxue wanted to give him another drink, but Guo Zhao refused without hesitation.
"Don't bother me. I'll pack up a copy of each snack in the shop to take away."
"oh oh."
Shen Yingxue was not upset at being rejected. She quickly wrapped up a package of bergamot cakes, a package of candied green plums and a package of pork jerky for him. She wiped off the loose ends.
"A total of half a tael of silver."
Guo Zhao nodded and took out his money bag to pay. Shen Yingxue took a small jar from the shelf and handed it to him.
"Benefactor, this jar of honey grapefruit tea is a gift from the store. You can take it and let your family drink it. It will not only refresh and relieve tiredness, but also beautify the skin."
Shen Yingxue felt that his wife would definitely like it, so she paused for a moment while doing beauty treatments.
Guo Zhao has a complicated face. Doesn’t his mother need any beauty care?
"I don't have to..."
"I put them together for you!"
Before he could refuse, Shen Yingxue had already packed the snacks. She smiled softly, and because her worries were relieved, her whole body exuded a generous spirit, which made people feel warm when they saw it.
Guo Zhao looked stunned for a moment, but swallowed all the words in his mouth.
"Thank you, shopkeeper."
"That's right. Come back after you've finished drinking!"
Shen Yingxue saw off Guo Zhao, and then entertained the guests behind him. Not far from Jiang Ji's shop, Zhou Shui'an stared at the two of them, his eyes seemed to be quenched with poison, and he wanted to tear the smile off Shen Yingxue's face. broken.
"Bitch!"
He had just been released from prison. The Zhou family was burned down and he couldn't go back. The grocery store was cramped and small. He didn't want to live there. Now he had nowhere to go but to find Shen Yingxue to take him in.
He originally thought that Shen Yingxue would be soft-hearted and help him because of his old love, but he didn't expect that in less than half a month, she would have a new mistress.
Zhou Shui'an looked at Guo Zhao's tall and majestic back and trembled in his heart. She could like such a strong man, but he was really hungry. Zhou Shui'an had nothing but contempt for Shen Yingxue.
In the next few days, Guo Zhao came to buy snacks every day, and gradually became familiar with Shen Yingxue. Even if he was late from work, Shen Yingxue would leave one for him.
"My benefactor, take the matcha mochi and mung bean cakes made today."
There was no one outside the shop. Guo Zhao knew that Shen Yingxue was waiting for him to buy it, and his chest felt warm and moved. When he paid, he gave him an extra half a tael of silver.
"benefactor?"
"Sorry to bother you, the extra money will be treated as payment for delaying your work."
"How embarrassing is this? I usually have to clean up the shop after selling out. Besides, you are kind to my mother and daughter, so I won't accept the money!"
She pushed the money back, but Guo Zhao refused to accept it with a stern face. Shen Yingxue had no choice but to push it in public. She was a peaceful woman who didn't care about her reputation, but she couldn't discredit her benefactor.
In desperation, she could only go back to the shop and take out a bottle of wine and handed it to him, "I deserve the money. Since my benefactor insists on giving it, I will give you a bottle of green plum wine. It is not as pungent as ordinary wine. Woman." People can drink it too.”
She wrapped the green plum wine and snacks together and handed them to him. Guo Zhao could not open them and return them, so he could only take them.
"No need to send more things next time."
"Then you don't have to pay more money!"
Guo Zhao was helpless. He didn't like being in debt to others. The shopkeeper's stubborn character really gave him a headache.
In the Guo family, Guo's mother squatted at the door early in the morning and looked out eagerly. She also had a pile of portraits in her hand. She looked through them all and was satisfied with each one.
"This little lady has a round face. She looks like she is blessed. She has a pretty appearance that matches Guo Zhao... I know this lady. She is kind and easy to get along with. She must be a well-educated young lady... Oops, these The ladies all look very good, it’s really hard for me to choose the best one.”
The little maid next to her said with a smile on her face, "I like everyone, but in the end it is your husband who has the final say."
"You're right, why hasn't that boy come back yet?"
As soon as Guo Zhao entered the door, he was frightened by his mother's enthusiasm, and he took a step back involuntarily.
"You brat, come here quickly and see which of these ladies you like. I'll propose marriage to you right now."
Guo's mother now hopes that he can marry his wife into the bridal chamber immediately, so that she can quickly hold her grandson.
Guo Zhao frowned, "Didn't we agree that we won't get married for the time being? Why..."
"Who told you, hurry up and choose!"
Guo's mother rolled her eyes, took the food from his hand, and gave him the portrait.
"They are all wives from good families. They must have good looks and good family background. You must choose one for me today!"
After finishing stuffing, Guo's mother ignored him and sat down at the table to eat some snacks. The matcha mochi was soft, chewy and chewy, with a rich tea aroma. One bite was the size of a thumb, and Guo's mother ate happily.
Guo Zhao glanced at the person in the portrait, but his heart did not waver.
"Mom, I have someone I like."
"Ah? Whose wife is this? I'm going to propose marriage to you right now!"
Mother Guo was so excited that she didn't even eat the snacks and jumped down from the chair.
