ebookland Chapter 183: Eating Vermicelli
Chapter 183: Eating Vermicelli
The setting sun gradually sank to the west, dyeing the sky a brilliant golden color. The rice in the yard was covered with a golden color, like a mountain of gold, which was dazzling and beautiful!
After a busy whole day, people finally stopped their work, stretched their tired bodies, began to organize their tools and items, and prepared to enjoy a sumptuous dinner.
At this time, Zhuangzi was filled with laughter and was very lively.
The table was filled with a variety of dishes, each of which was carefully cooked with freshly picked potatoes, sweet potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables. These ingredients were not only delicious, but also nutritious and mouth-watering.
The dinner especially featured sweet potatoes. Chen Ruotong specially instructed the kitchen to prepare a variety of delicious sweet potato foods, such as sweet potato cakes, sweet potato shreds, and sweet potato porridge... These delicacies exuded an enticing aroma, which greatly increased people's appetite.
In addition to traditional sweet potato dishes, Chen Ruotong took out potato flour and sweet potato vermicelli from the space and made two amazing dishes - chicken stewed with vermicelli and pork ribs stewed with wide noodles.
When these two dishes were served, everyone was attracted by the unique taste.
The vermicelli is smooth, delicate and elastic when eaten. It is a perfect match with the tender and juicy chicken and crispy and tasty ribs.
Everyone praised this novel food and said, "It's so delicious!"
Old man Chen asked curiously: "Grandson, what on earth are these so-called vermicelli made of? How come they are so delicious!"
"Grandpa, look, this snow-white vermicelli is made from potatoes, while this vermicelli, which is slightly darker in color, is made from sweet potatoes.
When we grow potatoes and sweet potatoes on a large scale next year, we can process them into more vermicelli.
This way it is convenient to store and eat, and can also be sold in the market, and maybe you can make a lot of money! ”
After listening to Chen Ruotong's words, everyone was very excited, as if they saw a bright future.
After a sumptuous meal, everyone was well fed and satisfied.
At this time, plates of sweet and delicious watermelons were served on the table, becoming a popular after-meal fruit. These watermelons were large and round, with bright red and juicy flesh, exuding an attractive fragrance.
You know, nowadays a watermelon can be sold at a high price of five taels of silver in the market! Such an expensive price makes it difficult for ordinary people to afford it. Even a small piece of watermelon is worth a hundred coins!
The Chen family was generous and distributed the watermelons to every tenant farmer in the yard so that everyone could taste the coolness and sweetness.
Because of this, everyone was willing to work hard for Old Man Chen. After all, here, not only can they enjoy delicious food, but they can also get generous wages. Who wouldn't be happy?
When Magistrate Zhang was about to leave, Chen Ruotong personally prepared two large carts full of fresh fruits and vegetables for him.
Faced with such warm and thoughtful hospitality, Magistrate Zhang was so happy that his face was full of smiles, and he quickly said to Chen Jianshu: "My dear relative, I have enjoyed a lot of good things from your family!
Over the past year, our Zhang family has never stopped having supplies of both fruits and vegetables.
"Don't worry, the court will definitely attach great importance to crops like sweet potatoes, which have a very high yield. I believe that it won't be long before we can hear exciting good news!"
Chen Ruotong was looking forward to a good harvest of sweet potatoes so that the little emperor could have a taste of them. Then, if she was happy, she could confer a title on him or something. Then the status of the Chen family would be even higher, and she would have accomplished her mission.
After seeing off Magistrate Zhang, everyone in the Chen family sat together and began to hold a small meeting with great interest, chatting about family matters.
Chen Ruotong briefly introduced to her family the current operating conditions and profits of the two businesses in Beijing.
Upon hearing the news, the family members were extremely surprised and could not believe their ears. Who would have thought that their business would be highly valued by the current emperor?
With the emperor as a solid backer, the family members can finally relax.
At this time, Old Man Chen said with emotion: "This year's harvests from our farms are much better than last year! There is so much more food all of a sudden, we can't even eat it all!
Besides, we don’t have to pay taxes, but the tenant farmers have to pay us rent and taxes on time. But if we sell the extra food, we won’t get much money!”
After hearing this, Chen Ruotong quickly responded: "What? Grandpa, do you think there is too much food?
In fact, you can keep some of the food for future use, and as for the rest, just leave it to me.
In addition, there are those fresh vegetables. I have my own way to preserve them properly. When I sell them in winter, I will definitely be able to sell them for a good price! "
It turns out that the reason why Chen Ruotong stored a large amount of grain and vegetables was to prepare for a rainy day in case of emergency.
Because Zhen Yu also said that the border was not peaceful. Moreover, Liang Yachi was ready to make a move and was plotting a rebellion. If a war broke out, food would be a scarce commodity and even money would not be able to buy it.
She wanted to store more food, fruits and vegetables in the space to prevent future troubles.
Chen Dahai asked again, "Fourth brother, that vermicelli is really delicious. It's a new food. How is it made?
We have so many potatoes and sweet potatoes at home. In addition to saving them for seeds, we can keep some for our own consumption, or make them into vermicelli!
That chicken stewed with vermicelli is so delicious, do you have any more? How about we have another meal tomorrow?"
"Brother, you mean that my sister-in-law hasn't eaten yet, right? You want to leave some for her, right? Don't worry, I still have a lot here. I will cook for my sister-in-law and second sister-in-law when I return home tomorrow!"
Chen Dahai scratched his head embarrassedly, "Very good! Very good! Hehehe..."
Old Man Chen stroked his chin and asked, "Xiao Si, next year we have to transport more potatoes and sweet potato seeds to Chenjiabao.
Let the old folks grow it in large quantities, and then make vermicelli to sell. This unique food will definitely sell for a good price.
We won’t set up a workshop here. If you want to eat, just make less. We have to improve our hometown, make the people there rich, and live a good life!”
Chen Ruotong's eyes lit up and she said, "Grandpa, that's a good idea. The skill of making vermicelli is easy to learn.
Take advantage of the new food just coming out, you can make more money for a few years. Once it becomes popular, everyone knows how to make vermicelli, and it will be difficult to sell it at a high price.
But the people in my hometown had already become rich by then and could choose other ways to make a fortune.
Grandpa’s idea is great. I will write down the production method and pass it on to the old family members who come here to work. Once they have learned the skills, they can go back and open a vermicelli shop next year to sell vermicelli!”
Everyone thought this was a good idea, so after the meeting, Chen Ruotong went back to her room and entered her space to write down the method of making vermicelli.
When she was young in her previous life, she and her family went to the vermicelli shop to buy vermicelli and watch how they made vermicelli. Later, she also saw similar videos in short videos and made them herself at home.