Chapter 118 Guo Junshan demonstrates his cooking skills in Chenjia Village
Chapter 118 Guo Junshan demonstrates his cooking skills in Chenjia Village
Yang Daping smiled and said, "Then I'm in for a treat today!"
"It's not really a feast for the senses~" Guo Junshan said in a deep voice, "We can't buy any good food in the countryside, otherwise I could cook a few dishes~"
"Make way~Everyone make way~"
As they chatted and laughed, Zhao Fengping and Yang Fengxia carried a large basin of pig's blood into the yard. The blood was still steaming, and the two of them handled it carefully, fearing it would spill.
Liu Xianghua came out with a smile, pointed to Chen Jiaxing's room and said, "Carry it to this room!"
After saying that, Liu Xianghua went back into the inner room and said to the energetic Li Zhen, "Mom, Mom? Why don't you make the pig blood? Your blood tofu is delicious!"
Li Zhen recuperated in the hospital for a few days and felt much better. He slowly put on his shoes and walked out: "Okay! I'll do it. You guys can't control the heat."
Xianghua, go check on them and cook up the pig hearts, pig lungs, and other things! There are so many people here today, we need to make sure everyone is happy~"
Liu Xianghua replied, "Don't worry, Mom! We agreed that this wild boar would be brought out and eaten by the whole village! We won't keep any for ourselves~"
When the Chen family was in trouble, the young and old men in the village contributed greatly! At that time, Chen Feng said that he would take everyone into the mountains to dig traps and share the prey equally.
This time, Chen Aijun went into the mountains and found a wild boar in the trap he had dug last time. However, the wild boar was not very big, weighing about 200 pounds.
After some thought and discussion with everyone, Chen Feng decided to reward them with the wild boar. They would then go back into the mountains and divide the hunted items equally.
Chen Shuning's family did not have that much cabbage and grain, but fortunately the villagers were also conscious, and no one who came to Chen's house to eat the pig-killing meal came empty-handed.
A bowl of cornmeal or a head of cabbage may not be much, but it is enough for everyone to eat.
After cutting all the cabbages in the basin, Chen Shuning squatted on the ground again, picked up a few cabbages, washed them neatly, and put them on the chopping board.
Chen Guzi came over and followed Chen Shuning's example, helping to wash the cabbage. Although he was small, he washed it so seriously.
Seeing him working, Chen Shuning said, "Guzi, the water is too cold. Let me wash it! Go play with your friends!"
"Sister Shuning, I can work!" Chen Guzi said stubbornly, "I can't eat your meat for free, just let me work!"
Chen Guzi felt that when something happened in Shuning's sister's family, their family did not go to help. He felt uneasy during this meal and wanted to do something to help.
Chen Shuning said distressedly: "Guzi, listen to your sister and go play. The water is too cold. Don't let it get you too cold!"
Guo Junshan had just finished washing the pot and was bending over to stack the pork. When he heard their conversation, he turned around and glanced at them.
After he finished the work at hand, he went straight into the house and came out with a basin of hot water in a short while.
"Chen Guzi, let's pick up the cabbages in the basin. I'll add some hot water for you."
Guo Junshan's tone was a little cold, but his words were very heartwarming. Chen Guzi grinned and hurriedly picked up the cabbage.
"Uncle, thank you~"
When Guo Junshan heard the word "uncle", he felt his whole body crack! Why did this little brat call Chen Shuning "sister" but call him "uncle"? They were not much older, right?
Guo Junshan said with a stern face, "You're welcome~"
Chen Guzi didn't know why the uncle suddenly became unhappy, but he was still young, so he quickly put his doubts aside and squatted down to continue washing the cabbage.
Guo Junshan put down the basin, turned around and went into the house to prepare the seasonings he brought. He didn't want to see that annoying little brat for the time being!
Liu Xianghua carried a large basin of offal into the house, scooped a few scoops of warm water from the pot, and squatted on the ground to wash it.
As Guo Junshan was slicing ginger, he asked, "Auntie, how are you going to eat this offal?"
Liu Xianghua said enthusiastically, "Hey~ We don't really know how to make it either, we just add some scallions, ginger, star anise, soy sauce, etc., cook it like this, and eat it with garlic sauce when it's cooked."
"Oh~" Guo Junshan asked again: "Auntie, have you ever tried the braised pork in Jingshi?"
"Then where can I eat it?" Liu Xianghua replied, "We live in the countryside, and no one knows how to make it! Xiao Guo, can you make it?"
Guo Junshan nodded and said, "Auntie, I can do it, but it takes a little time! How about I show you my skills?"
Liu Xianghua estimated the time and said with a smile, "We won't have dinner until tonight, so it's still early. Otherwise, I'll take advantage of you and try some of the braised pork!"
Liu Xianghua had heard of Luzhu, a famous dish in Beijing. She thought, even if Guo Junshan's wasn't as delicious, it was still better than the way she cooked it, right?
Guo Junshan smiled, and neatly prepared the ingredients for the pig-killing dish. He also squatted on the ground and helped Liu Xianghua clean the internal organs.
Wang Simin was lighting a fire in the yard when he looked up and saw Guo Junshan helping Liu Xianghua with work. A satisfied smile appeared on his face. He said, "The Chen family is good people, but their grandson is still stubborn! Will he not be stubborn this time?"
You can't just look at the surface of things. The Chen family's kindness is hidden under a mask of viciousness. As long as you take off that mask, you can discover the goodness of this family.
Chen Erlai came in from outside carrying a basket of firewood, put it in front of Wang Simin, and said with a smile: "Uncle, is there enough firewood?"
Wang Simin looked up at the pile of firewood that had been piled up like a small mountain, nodded, and said, "Well, that's enough! Er Laizi, go carry the blind grandmother over here!"
When you come back, bring a bowl of cornmeal from the house. With so many people eating here, their food must not be enough, so let's be more conscious~"
Chen Erlai replied, "No problem! Uncle, please wait here, I'll be back soon!"
Li Zhen finished making the blood tofu and came out of the house. She just happened to hear Chen Wanquan's last sentence and hurriedly called out to him, "Er Laizi, please ask the blind mother-in-law to come over for me!
She's all alone, so pitiful... Invite her to come and have a bite with us, it'll be lively~"
"Oh, I got it! I'll carry the blind grandma over here in a minute!"
Although the blind old woman didn't contribute much, it was still pitiful for her to be such a lonely old woman. Besides, she couldn't eat much, so she took it and ate a piece of meat, just like doing a good deed!
Inside the room, Guo Junshan changed his usual indifference and chatted animatedly with Liu Xianghua.
Liu Xianghua looked at Guo Junshan's skillful movements and asked curiously, "Xiao Guo, I see you've cooked a lot, right?"
Guo Junshan replied while turning over the large intestine: “Well, my grandfather is a chef in a private restaurant, and I learned a few dishes from him.
When I was little, the adults in my family were busy, so we three brothers were often left at home. We cooked for ourselves.
My brother has no talent for cooking; his food is awful! My sister is even worse; she simply can’t cook! I had to learn to cook on my own.”
"Hahaha~ I can't tell!" Liu Xianghua said with a smile: "You don't look like you can cook."
"Don't judge a book by its cover!" Guo Junshan replied with a smile. He regarded Liu Xianghua as his own elder, so naturally he would not treat her coldly anymore.
Liu Xianghua said a little embarrassedly: "Really? I told you to come over for a quick meal, but you came and didn't even take a break. You just worked!"
Guo Junshan replied, "It's not a big deal! Compared to my job, it's much more relaxing."
"Oh right? Judging from your accent, you're from Beijing, right? Why are you working in a rural area like ours?"
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