It was already past noon when the two of them came back from the market. The children were eating in the kindergarten, so they didn't have to worry about it. However, the food was definitely not as good as at home, so they brought a lot of snacks with them when they went.
Lin Yutong thought, if that's not possible, pick up the children and come back for lunch. It's not that far away anyway.
What Lin Yutong brought this time, besides the rice cooker that Yin Kun brought back, was also a pressure cooker.
To be honest, this pressure cooker has been on the market for a long time. Both the Yin family and the Lin family are using it, but Lin Yutong has never dared to use it. I always feel that the quality of the current pressure cooker is not very good. Anyway, Mrs. Lin’s pressure cooker exploded once. Fortunately
There was no one in the kitchen at the time, but the soup was simmering everywhere.
Today's pressure cookers are different from the electric pressure cookers of later generations. They are not plugged in, but are used directly as a pot and placed on the fire. They just have a pressure valve.
I am really anxious today, otherwise Lin Yutong would still not dare to use it. I always feel that there is a barrier in my heart.
I stewed the pig's trotters in a pressure cooker, and the bones and meat were separated in thirty minutes. Anyway, the rice in the rice cooker was ready, and the pig's trotters were also out of the pot.
"It's still not as fragrant as the rice cooked by burning firewood." Fourth Master shook his head.
This saves time and effort, but the taste is compromised. In the past, you had to use different firewood to make different dishes to ensure the taste. Now it is more convenient.
"It will probably be difficult to use large firewood for cooking in the future." Lin Yutong shook his head.
The two of them had stewed pig's trotters for lunch, served with rice. That was sort of settled.
After putting away the pots and pans, Fourth Master went out. Today is Monday, everyone is at work, and he went to the office to invite people. Otherwise, when he comes back, he won't be able to be picky and treat people.
But when dealing with people, you can’t just make friends with everyone.
Lin Yutong took a bag of candies and delivered them door to door. It would be interesting if one family grabbed a lot of them.
Most of the homes are occupied, and no one has the habit of locking the door. Because of the cold weather, the doors are always ajar. It can be seen that many of the family members living here are actually unemployed. They can only support one person with one salary.
The majority of cases occur with one family.
Every house is very crowded. Many of them have canopy beds, and two generations live in bunk beds.
There was a dim light in the corridor, with a light bulb only about ten meters apart. It was on day and night. Fortunately it was daytime, so I could hear the voices of various houses and the sound of the radio. If it were night, Lin Yutong really wouldn't have the guts to come in.
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There are four door openings in a building, but the corridors inside are connected.
It seems like there is no end in sight.
Lin Yutong didn't want to delay in the corridor, so he took the time and even ran upstairs in one go. There were a few households where there was no one, so Lin Yutong wrapped the candy in paper, put it on the stove in front of their house, and said OK to the neighbors.
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The good thing about Tongzilou is that no one touches the things placed at the door. Even children know not to touch other people's things casually.
Lin Yutong came back and was taking the key to open the door when he saw the fat aunt on the other side lifting the door curtain and coming out with a bowl of sauce in her hand, "I made it at home, take it back and try it."
Lin Yutong was not polite, "Auntie, come in and talk." She opened the door and took the sauce bowl, "I'll free up the bowl for auntie."
The fat aunt followed in and could take in the whole room at a glance. "It's very well-kept. Isn't this the two-bedroom and one-living room that people mentioned?"
How can I just move my feet and still have two bedrooms and one living room?
Lin Yutong said helplessly: "There are many children, so there is nothing we can do. We may not live here for a few years, so it would be easier to tidy up."
"Very good! Very good." The fat aunt was a little envious, "After all, you still have to be educated. If you are educated, you will be welcomed everywhere. Our old Li has worked in the cafeteria for half his life, but now he still lives in less than twenty square meters."
"Uncle Li is the master chef of the cafeteria?" Lin Yutong really didn't know.
"Isn't it good?" The fat aunt looked at the TV and kept looking at it. After all, she didn't reach out to touch it. She turned back to Lin Yutong and said, "The work in the cafeteria is not easy. When I am too busy, I have to help.
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Lin Yutong smiled, no wonder the fat aunt is fat, there is no reason for a cook to starve.
To be honest, in this era, Lin Yutong rarely sees fat people. People like Fat Aunt probably won't be conspicuous in ten years. But looking at her now, she feels different from others and looks fatter.
Lin Yutong washed the bowl, took it out, and handed it to the fat aunt, "Just in time, I'm inviting some old chefs to dinner tonight. I also have two pig's trotters to eat with sauce tonight."
The fat aunt took the bowl and said quickly: "Then you can't steam these steamed buns yourself. I'll go tell our Lao Li and steam an extra basket for you. When it's out of the pot, I'll bring it back to you."
It's true. Lin Yutong quickly took five yuan and said, "I'll trouble Auntie."
"A steamed bun costs five cents, and two or three yuan is enough." The fat aunt walked out in a hurry, "There is no need for money. It will be the same if I give it later."
Lin Yutong responded and sent it to the door. The fat aunt had already left, but Sister Hong's neighbor across the door was changing briquettes for the stove. Lin Yutong was just about to say hello, but ignored her and cursed her as a "flattery".
She was stunned for a moment. Who was she scolding? Was she scolding her fat aunt for being a flatterer for helping her run errands, or was she scolding herself for being a flatterer because she heard that she was going to treat a guest.
But no matter who he was scolding, this person's mouth was too bad.
When I was giving out sweets just now, a man in his thirties came out. He was a plain-looking man and wore a pair of glasses. He seemed to be honest and honest. But looking at this woman now, she must be in her mid-twenties. She looks pretty.
She is quite pretty. She is also dressed fashionably, with a woolen sweater and big bell-bottom pants, and her permed hair is tied up with a handkerchief. It is loose and makes her look a little more charming.
Lin Yutong ignored her. Just as he was about to enter the house, he turned around and saw the fourth master coming back.
Lin Yutong stopped and waited for him at the door with a smile.
The woman changed the briquettes, swung the curtain, turned around and went in.
Fourth Master frowned, pulled Lin Yutong into the room, and asked in a low voice: "What's wrong?"
Lin Yutong shook his head, "I don't know."
"Then don't worry about it." Fourth Master sat down on the sofa and changed the subject, "I invited five people from my department and three masters from your department. Plus Master Yun. Tonight we have
Prepare meals for more than ten people."
Fourth Master is mainly responsible for the design, and Lin Yutong is assigned to the calibration room, mainly responsible for data verification.
Before Lin Yutong could speak, the footsteps of the fat aunt were heard, and then the door was pushed open. She was stunned when she saw the fourth master, and said: "Xiao Yin is back." Without the fourth master replying, he said to Lin Yutong: "Five
Are ten steamed buns enough?"
"Ten people are enough." Lin Yutong responded and discussed with the fat aunt, "If you are not busy, I can help." By the way, we can use the stove next door. Let's have dinner together in the evening.
The fat aunt agreed. Lin Yutong directly handed the chicken and rabbit to the fat aunt, "You can take care of it and let it stew over your side."
Lin Yutong stewed wild boar meat in a pressure cooker, and sauced pig trotters and pig tails on the kerosene stove.
In no time, the whole building seemed to be filled with the aroma of meat.
The fourth master went to the house to catch up on his sleep. Lin Yutong and Fat Aunt were sitting in the living room, tending to the fire and chatting.
Lin Yutong asked the house across the street from Fat Auntie, "...What's going on? We didn't offend her either."
The disdain on the fat aunt's face flashed, and she explained in a low voice, "Her name is Zhou Ping, and she used to work in the supply and marketing cooperative in the town. After Enge ended, her father collapsed, and the job of the supply and marketing cooperative was also replaced. Now she is idle. She
I am a researcher in the same department as your Xiaoyin in our institute, named Zhang Gexin. He was a former college student. At that time, the higher the education level, the more reactionary and agitated Zhang Gexin had. Zhang Gexin had no choice but to marry a wife like Zhou Ping. Originally,
They are interested in the house you live in now and want to move here. Who knew you would come? After all, you are a dual-career high-intellectual, and don’t they deserve it?"
No wonder?
"The better the renovations here, the angrier she will be." The fat aunt chuckled, "But don't think about it. If you ask her to renovate, will she get steel and concrete? It's all caused by red eye disease, so don't worry about her."
Lin Yutong knew the reason and didn't care anymore, "I said, a good nose is not a nose, and a face is not a face."
"She's like that. If it weren't for Zhang Gexin's kindness, no one in this building would really care about her." The fat aunt sniffed, "The meat is delicious. Smell it, it's so fragrant."
"Pheasants and hares need to be simmered for a while before they taste better." Lin Yutong said, stood up and looked at his watch, then went in to call the fourth master, "It's almost time for the child to get out of school. You go pick him up. The guests will come soon, can't we leave?
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Fourth Master yawned and got up, "This place is really bad. I can't rest well at night."
I have to endure it for the time being.
Lin Yutong got him a woolen coat and put it on, "Looking at the weather, it looks like it's going to rain. The child doesn't have much to wear when going out. Please bring him back as soon as possible."
The fourth master can hold up any clothes he wears. In fact, he looks very mature in such a black coat. The two denim jackets given by Lin Yuting also look good on the fourth master.
But the fourth master would never go out wearing clothes like that, which made Lin Yutong feel very regretful.
Just as she was frying a plate of peanuts, the child came back.
"It's raining." Yusheng said happily, "The raindrops just started to fall."
The fourth master quickly took off his shoes and entered the children's room, looking up.
Lin Yutong was stunned and chased after him, "What? Are you afraid of rain?"
"I built a whole sheet of iron for the tent above. It won't cause any leakage, but the sound of the rain hitting the sheet is a bit loud." The fourth master frowned, "First close the window and listen to the sound. If it doesn't work, let's change it with the children at night.
Stay. When the weather clears, get some grass and add a layer of thatched roof just like building a thatched house." (. )