Since there weren't many seasonings, Bai Ling boiled bone soup to make the soup base. The original hot pot, paired with spicy dipping sauce, was acceptable to Bai Ling.
Soon the family was sitting on the Kang table, looking at the table full of raw ingredients, and Bai Ling gave a demonstration.
"Whatever you like to eat, just put it in a pot and rinse it. When it changes color, you can take it out and eat it with this dipping sauce." Bai Ling first rinsed a rapeseed and tasted it carefully.
"This is simple, everyone should try it quickly." Bai Sanshu picked up the chopsticks and put the mutton in first.
The Bai Liu family also followed suit, but Bai Xiaoshan was not allowed to do it himself for fear that he would burn himself.
The family was eating enthusiastically, and Bai Sanshu was taking a few sips of wine when he heard someone calling someone outside the door.
"Is this the Bai family that sells sugar-roasted chestnuts?" A man's voice sounded, which sounded very strange.
"I'll go take a look." Bai Sanshu said and stood up.
"It's better for me to go." Bai Ling sat on the edge of the kang, which was convenient for getting to the ground.
After putting on his cotton-padded jacket, Bai Ling opened the door and saw a carriage parked at the gate. From the appearance, he knew it was a carriage belonging to a wealthy family.
Bai Ling raised her eyebrows and walked towards the door, but she couldn't guess whose carriage the carriage belonged to. The paragraph mark should be the family name of the owner.
"Who are you looking for?" Bai Ling asked.
"Our young master is looking for the Bai family who sells chestnuts in the town." the coachman replied.
"That's our family. I wonder what your young master wants to do with us?" Bai Ling asked.
"Isn't your master here? My young master has come all the way here without even preparing a cup of hot tea... or hot water. Country people really don't know how to treat guests." The coachman said somewhat unhappily.
"Has someone invited your young master? How can you be considered a guest if you come uninvited?" Bai Ling asked coldly, even more unhappy than the coachman.
After traveling for so long, Bai Ling was naturally not in a good mood when he was interrupted while eating hot pot for the first time.
The most important thing is that the young master on the other side remained silent in the carriage, which clearly showed his contempt for the farmers.
"You peasant girl..." The coachman raised his voice and the expression on his face became fierce.
"Apologise." A gentle voice came from the carriage, but it was extremely commanding.
"I'm sorry." The coachman spoke reluctantly, saying only three words.
Bai Ling glanced at the coachman, looked at the carriage and asked, "I wonder what the purpose of this young master is here? My parents are in poor health and cannot bear to be frightened. If you have anything to do, please just tell me."
"What do you eat at home? This taste..." Master Duan spoke again. The next moment he opened the door and walked out. He brushed off the driver's extending hand and jumped out of the carriage.
Bai Ling looked at the handsome young master Duan and frowned again.
"Young Master, please stay..." Bai Ling stopped at the end of his words before he could finish his words.
Young Master Duan, who was wearing brocade, was seen walking towards the yard, as if he didn't hear Bai Ling's words.
Bai Ling followed him quickly. Bai Ling had the intention to stop Young Master Duan at the door, but Bai Wei happened to come out to see what was going on, so Young Master Duan turned sideways and walked directly into the house.
"Second sister, who is this?" Bai Wei asked with a confused look on her face.
"It's just a waste of money." Bai Ling said through gritted teeth.
Bai Wei was stunned for a moment. Seeing that Bai Ling's face was not good, she stopped asking, but she didn't believe that Master Duan, who was dressed so well, could be a swindler.
Just as the two sisters said this, Master Duan had already opened his mouth and said: "I have taken the liberty to come here and let myself in uninvited after smelling the aroma of rice. Please forgive me, uncle and aunt."
"Master, would you like to eat something together?" Bai Sanshu asked subconsciously.
Bai Ling slapped his forehead, but could not say the words of rejection, otherwise it would be a slap in his father's face, and said: "Our family has already eaten half of it. If you are used to other people's saliva, you can sit down and eat together."
One bite."
After saying that, Bai Ling sat in his seat, scooped up some green vegetables and started eating.
Bai Sanshu smiled awkwardly, but it was not because of Bai Ling's actions, but because he shouldn't have invited her.
Unexpectedly, after Master Duan hesitated for a moment, he nodded and said, "Sorry to bother you."
Seeing Master Duan take off his cotton cloak, Bai Wei had to go to the kitchen to add dishes and chopsticks.
Bai Sanshu enthusiastically introduced how to eat hot pot, but the family's appetite was reduced by the addition of Master Duan.
It's true that Master Duan's eating habits are very gentle, but he also eats more and faster than anyone else, which makes the Bai family wonder if he has been hungry for several days.
Mrs. Bai Liu asked with motherly love, "Would you like me to add some more meat?"
Just as Master Duan was about to nod, Bai Ling said, "There is no meat in the kitchen, so I bought these."
Bai Liu looked at Bai Ling suspiciously. She had clearly said before that there was still more in the kitchen and there was not enough for more.
Pretending not to notice Mrs. Bai Liu's gaze, Bai Ling looked at Master Duan and asked, "Tell me, why did you come to our door? People in the country go to bed early, and my family doesn't have money to light a lamp and boil oil."
Bai Ling's attitude was very rude, but Master Duan didn't pay much attention. Under the attention of the Bai family, he slowly wiped and wiped every finger clean, and then said: "I am the young master of the Duan family in Fucheng.
Duan Yulang, my family has opened a lot of candy shops. I heard that your roasted chestnuts are good, so I wanted to buy some..."
"Stop it!" Bai Ling crossed his hands, looked at Duan Yulang speechlessly, and asked: "Since Mr. Duan is a businessman, I would like to ask Mr. Duan. Mr. Duan has a recipe in his hand. Who is Mr. Duan?"
Do you want to earn money steadily and support a large family, or do you want to make a one-time deal and live in vain from now on?"
Duan Yulang was startled for a moment, he didn't expect Bai Ling to speak idioms.
Well, that's not the point.
"I understand what Miss Bai means. What if the money I gave you is enough for your family to start a small business? It shouldn't be difficult to make these roasted chestnuts. There are many masters of dried fruits under the Duan family. Once they develop it, they can
Nothing happened to Miss Bai." Duan Yulang said.
Bai Ling narrowed his eyes and naturally understood this truth.
"Young Master Duan means that you want to use strong methods?" Bai Ling asked calmly.
Bai Sanshu and others' expressions changed greatly. What they feared most was that these rich people would use their status to oppress others, and how could they be retained by farmers?
"If I want to be strong, do I still need to talk to you properly?" Duan Yulang flicked his dust-free sleeves, put away the smile on his face, and said disdainfully: "I have always been very particular about doing business.
You love me. The reputation of the Duan family is more valuable than money."
The whole family breathed a sigh of relief, and even Bai Ling felt a lot more relieved.
Realizing that the whole family's eyes were on him, Bai Ling felt helpless, but still said: "I'm afraid that I will disappoint Mr. Duan. At this time, even if Mr. Duan takes the prescription, he can't find the chestnuts.
If Mr. Duan is really interested in sugar-roasted chestnuts, we might as well discuss it next year."
"Interesting, I don't need any money for the money delivered to your door. This is the first time for this young master to see you." After looking at Bai Ling and then casting his gaze on the table, Duan Yulang's eyes flashed and he asked, "About the roasted chestnuts with sugar.
Miss Bai had better think about it, after all, next year, I don’t know whether I will be willing to pay for it."
Bai Ling remained silent, only looking at Duan Yulang, wanting to know his final purpose.
Duan Yulang's ears felt hot due to Bai Ling's direct gaze. For the first time, he wondered if his charm had decreased. Otherwise, why would Bai Ling always hate him and still find it so difficult to communicate? (To be continued)