On the simple wooden table in the cellar, there is a bowl of roe deer liver stir-fried with wild onions and wild leeks, a bowl of stir-fried roe deer heart with green onions, and a bowl of purslane soup.
The dishes are quite sufficient.
Roe deer liver knew how to use wild onions and wild leeks to remove the fishy smell and improve the freshness, which surprised Lu Lu. Chen Xiuyu should have picked it in the nearby mountains in the morning.
Wild scallions and wild leeks are commonly used ingredients by the Oroqen people, especially when making roe deer meat. They have a very special taste, which reminded Lu Lu of Zhao Tuanqing.
When he was an educated youth, Zhao Tuanqing also used such ingredients to make roe deer meat. Lu Lu, who had eaten it once, remembered the taste.
He also didn’t know where he, an old Oroqen hunter who was both a teacher and a friend, had reached in the vast mountains.
Roe deer liver and Lulu can be eaten raw. It will definitely be good if it is made with these two ingredients originating from the mountains.
Stir-fried roe deer heart with green onions is a common way to cook it at home, but the thinly sliced heart should have been blanched so that it looks very tender after frying.
Then there is the soup made from purslane, which has a little bit of oil and smells very fragrant.
This thing is also called Five Elements Grass and Longevity Grass. It is an excellent thing for making soup.
As a mountain person, I can always make good use of materials from the mountains to create authentic flavors of nature.
Li Shumei, who was a little too excited for a moment, suddenly remembered the vegetables she was frying on the stove and hurriedly ran towards the kitchen. The sound of the spatula and the iron pot colliding became more rapid.
"I have to go to another house for a walk. Everyone helped me a lot yesterday and I suffered a lot."
He ate slowly and savored it carefully.
Zhui Feng seemed to be enjoying this process, standing quietly in the river, letting Lu Lu pour water on it and brushing its fur, but occasionally turning its head to look at Lu Lu and calling softly.
There were many people helping to find Chen Xiuyu that day, and many of them volunteered to help. Of course, there were also many who were indifferent or even gossiped behind her back.
When Chen Xiuyu arrived here, her eyes began to turn red.
She pulled Chen Xiuyu aside and muttered for a while. She didn't know what she said. She just looked back at Lu Lu from time to time. When Chen Xiuyu came back, her face was extremely red.
Li Shumei returned to the house with her things, took them out and put them on the Kang table. She was surprised to find that there was a red envelope inside. She opened it and counted it, six yuan and six cents.
The four Yuanbaoniangs ate so much on the mountain that they didn't need to be fed at night. Zhuifeng was still gnawing on the meadow. After blowing a whistle, it raised its head and glanced at Lu Lu, then set off and ran back.
Unexpectedly, Zhui Feng just turned around and called Chen Xiuyu softly, and then made no more unnecessary movements.
Lu Lu noticed something strange about her, reached out and took her hand, held it tightly in his palm, and whispered comfort: "Don't be afraid, I'm here!"
It happened that Wang Demin was not at home, so it was convenient to put things away...
After eating and drinking, the three of them carried the gifts that Lu Lu had prepared to invite Wang Demin and Zhang Shaofeng to act as matchmakers, and headed to Xiushan Tun together.
At this moment, Chen Xiuqing suddenly realized that his sister was someone else's.
"I've already told you that I'm wanted, but you didn't know that not only two people died, but six of them, young and old, were burned down in a single fire... It's a good thing you discovered such a disaster in time, otherwise
, I don’t even know what they will do around here!”
"Okay, let's not say more, we are all brothers... Come and sit at home!" Zhang Shaofeng greeted.
"It goes without saying. Brother Feng has already told us that our whole family will go tomorrow to join in the fun and help out." Wu Yuejia said with a smile.
"Okay...your sister-in-law and I will come over early tomorrow!"
Even though it was just three dishes, Lu Lu felt so comfortable eating it for the first time.
It's different now. Lu Lu is really good at being a good person and he didn't let her down.
In the past two days, the affair between Lu Lu and Chen Xiuyu had been widely spread in the countryside, and no one knew about it. What's more, the marriage certificate and letter of introduction between the two were issued by Wang Demin.
For Lu Lu, this was the first time in his life that he had home-style meals cooked by Chen Xiuyu.
"Brother Feng hasn't come back yet?"
He is now wondering whether he will eat more slowly and leisurely like Lu Lu and Chen Xiuyu in the future, because he put down the bowl and chopsticks first and looked at the pair in front of him. You give me a piece of roe deer liver with chopsticks, and I will give you a piece of roe deer liver.
With a chopstick head and a roe deer heart, it is even more uncomfortable to look at each other.
The candies inside were what the children liked. After entering the house, they put the things on the kang, then each took a piece of stove fruit to eat, and also grabbed candies and stuffed them into their pockets.
In her opinion, Wang Demin was responsible for the incident between the two of them. Now the young couple skipped inviting a matchmaker to propose marriage, which meant that they would not be able to receive gifts. Her dissatisfaction was mainly due to
That's why.
However, she was still somewhat dissatisfied in her heart.
"Honey, remember to bring me some money tomorrow, ten yuan!" Wang Demin took a piece of stove fruit and ate it, and said as he ate.
When her hand was grasped and she felt the warmth from her palm, Chen Xiuyu suddenly felt more at ease and nodded gently: "Yes!"
Chen Xiuyu also wiped her tears, turned around and walked along the road.
"Why did you follow such a prodigal thing..." Li Shumei muttered in a low voice.
It's a great success... Li Shumei glanced around and suddenly saw Wang Demin from the window carrying a medicine box and pushing open the courtyard door to come in. She quickly stuffed the things into her trouser pocket, and then quickly put them on the
Put the items on the table back into the bag.
Zhang Shaofeng sighed slightly and patted his shoulder: "Thank you!"
Zhang Shaofeng knew that Lu Lu was going to many families, so he no longer tried to persuade them to stay.
He felt a little sad and a little reluctant to give up, but more of it was envy and relief. He also began to look forward to the arrival of such a day, and couldn't help but think of Yanzi again...
"Brother...take care of our mother!"
Lu Lu glanced at the window where Chen Xiuyu's figure had been projected many times by the oil lamp, and turned to follow Chen Xiuyu's footsteps.
Lu Lu didn't care about them. He looked for those who had helped and thought he could get along with them, and walked from Tunxi to Tundong.
Hearing the sound, Li Shumei, who was cooking, went to the door and took a look. Seeing it was Lu Lu, she trotted out and opened the door: "Hey, it's you two, hurry up, hurry up, come in!"
Conditions improved, fuel and water became plentiful, and after reducing his food intake, he also clearly felt that he would not be so hungry if he ate less, and he would feel more comfortable. After all, it is really uncomfortable to overeat.
Lu Lu handed the gift in his hand to Li Shumei: "During this period, I have been troublesome. This is a little thought from Xiuyu and I. You can keep it."
On the way back just now, he had already met Lu Lu. Seeing the appearance of Lu Lu and Chen Xiuyu, he was also happy to receive these things.
Hearing this, Lu Lu was also shocked. Those two big men were really ruthless.
When the two of them returned to Dijiangzi and took a rest, Lu Lu thought about it carefully and felt a little relieved when he felt that there was nothing missing.
Lu Lu was very grateful for this matter.
Wang Demin was happy to see this kind of thing, so Li Shumei naturally had nothing to say.
Wu Yuejia, who was also busy cooking in the kitchen, heard the noise outside and hurried out of the house. When she saw it was Lu Lu and Chen Xiuyu, she quickly came up to them and took Chen Xiuyu's hand to invite them to sit at home.
Wang Demin arrived at the big kang, put down the medicine box, looked at the things on the kang table, and took out the good wine and tea to look at it, with a smile on his face.
Such a big bag is worth several dollars, and they are all good things that I would be reluctant to buy on weekdays. It would be strange if I didn't enjoy it.
Anyway, get the prize.
Lu Lu also knew that for Chen Xiuyu, it was a big regret that her life-long events were not recognized by her closest relatives, but all this could only be repaired little by little with time.
Lu Lu was going to let Chen Xiuyu give it a try. After all, sometimes when he was away from home, Zhui Feng still needed Chen Xiuyu to take care of him, just so she could test whether she would be kicked or bitten.
This is making ends meet.
Wu Yuejia was talking when she suddenly saw Zhang Shaofeng driving the carriage back and smiled at Lu Lu: "He's back!"
"Ouch!"
"Sister-in-law, Brother Lu and I are here to invite you to our place for dinner tomorrow?" Chen Xiuyu said with a blushing face.
When they arrived at Xiushantun, after Chen Xiuqing returned, Lu Lu and Chen Xiuyu first went to Wang Demin's house.
While she was busy, Wang Demin had already opened the door and came in, shouting loudly: "Honey, what are you doing? The food is all burnt..."
Chen Xiuqing drove the carriage in front, while Lu Lu and Chen Xiuyu followed behind, talking quietly.
As the head of the village, Wang Demin's situation was different. She was taught a lesson by Wang Demin every day. She tried hard to control her mouth, but she became less talkative.
The two little guys got something and rushed into the house with joy on their faces.
Lu Lu called Chen Xiuyu and set off again. He visited every house of the people who were helping, and also hired helpers, some of whom were Chen Xiuyu's female companions.
When she reached out to touch Zhui Feng, Lu Lu was startled. She was really worried about being bitten or kicked by Zhui Feng.
"Didn't you realize that Xiao Lu is holding a wedding reception tomorrow? This kid usually gets good things and sends them home a lot. Why don't we give him more? He is thinking about our family, so we can't be stingy, right?"
Li Shumei took a glance and found that there were wine, tea, cans and candies, many of them in large bags. She wiped her hands with her apron and took the things with a smile: "When your uncle comes back, I will tell him, tomorrow
, I’m coming too!”
This is a girl who is easily satisfied, even if it is just some hope.
As soon as he heard Zhang Shaofeng say thank you, Lu Lu knew that he had taken over the matter, and smiled slightly: "Why are you so polite? You have taken good care of me these days."
"Of course it's true!"
After being busy these past few days, Zhui Feng's body was dirty. After thinking about it, Lu Lu went back to the cellar to get a brush and soap, and took it to the river to wash it.
These days, the money for giving gifts for happy events is usually only three to five yuan.
Lu Lu and Chen Xiuyu followed them to Zhang Shaofeng's house. Their twins were playing happily in the yard. When they saw Lu Lu, they immediately ran over and opened the door, screaming happily. Lu Lu naturally handed the things to the two little guys.
When Chen Xiuqing came out, Lu Lu also asked by the way: "Qingzi, how is the situation?"
"What are you doing? It costs so much money at once?" Li Shumei asked in the kitchen.
"careful!"
Hearing this, Chen Xiuyu stopped sobbing and wiped her tears: "Really?"
"That's what we asked for...we are going to another place!" After Lu Lu said, he led Chen Xiuyu away.
"What can I do? Just wipe my tears in the room alone!" Chen Xiuqing said with a smile: "Don't worry about it so much. It will be fine in two days."
After the two of them finished talking, Lu Lu took the opportunity to ask.
"That's weird...Xiuyu, be careful and touch its butt!"
Lu Lu glanced back, walked over quickly, and immediately asked, "Brother Feng, how are things going?"
Chen Xiuyu had nothing to do for the time being, so she also ran over to help. She picked up the soap and applied it to Zhui Feng's fur.
Lu Lu poured a lot of corn for it without hesitation.
When they arrived outside the courtyard, they saw the door of their home open, and Lu Lu shouted: "Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang..."
"Not yet, probably soon!"
Chen Xiuqing was as vigorous as ever when it came to eating, eating very quickly, but she also listened to Lu Lu's words and controlled it appropriately. She only ate two bowls before putting down her bowls and chopsticks.
It was approaching evening, when most people went home. When they arrived at Xiushantun, families happened to come to say hello.
Lu Lu didn't say anything, just followed silently until he left the village and no one was around. Then he pulled Chen Xiuyu into his arms again: "It will be fine! In fact, your mother was secretly going outside just now.
Look, I saw the window move."
Even now, Lu Lu still feels that Zhui Feng's kick to the roe deer today was really mysterious.
When Li Shumei heard this, she suddenly felt that the six dollars and six she had just put in her pocket no longer tasted good.
I went to Aunt Duan's house, and also to Zhou Cuifen's house. After wandering around, I finally arrived at the door of Chen Xiuqing's house.
As she spoke, she opened the courtyard door: "Uncle Prince You has gone to see a doctor. He is in the village. He should be back soon. It just so happens that I am cooking and will stay home for dinner today."
Chen Xiuyu was a little nervous. After all, following Lu Lu was not easy to be recognized by others these days. She was destined to face many strange looks from people.
"Don't bother. Xiuyu and I came here. The main reason is to invite the people who helped the day before yesterday to come to my farm for a meal tomorrow. There are still many people who have to run away. We also came here after eating."
Not to mention Chen Xiuyu, who has been poor all year round and eats a lot of wild vegetables on weekdays. She is a leader in cooking wild vegetables, so the taste is naturally good.
After hearing this, Chen Xiuyu finally smiled a little.
Lu Lu nodded affirmatively and said with a smile: "No matter what, if you break the bones and connect the tendons, you are just a piece of flesh that fell off her body. How can you still hate her for the rest of your life?"
Unexpectedly, Chen Xiuyu reached out and touched it, but Zhui Feng still seemed very quiet.
Chen Xiuyu tried several times in succession, and the same thing happened. There was no sign of kicking anyone. The same thing happened when she touched her head.
It's a good thing that it doesn't kick or bite. Could it be that I rode it... It seems to be the only reason.
In any case, when Lu Lu thought about the minor injuries he had sustained while taming Zhui Feng, he felt somewhat unhappy: "It's a thing that needs to be ridden!"
Thanks to book friends Nuanyang South and Beidangyun for the reward!