The pork butcher is smoother than a pig butcher!

Chapter 44 The Virtuous Man

Gan Minglan actually disliked wild boar meat.

Wild boar meat that hasn't been cooked is fishy, ​​tough, and hard.

She, who had endured ten years of hardship in the apocalypse, couldn't bear to waste fresh ingredients.

For the sake of Fatty's baby teeth.

She picked out about ten pounds of the tenderest cuts of wild boar, including tenderloin and pork shoulder.

It was soaked for twenty-four hours in the essence of the sacred tree and the juice of the roots of the dog rice grass.

In the end, these ten pounds of tender meat yielded less than four pounds of meat floss.

The pork floss has a caramelized, sweet, and salty flavor, with a hint of wild boar taste.

Scoop a spoonful into your mouth, and it will melt in your mouth without much chewing.

Gan Minglan decided that from now on, whenever she drank rice porridge, she would scoop out two spoonfuls and mix them into Fatty's rice porridge.

It's absolutely the perfect accompaniment to porridge!

I felt a little regretful that it wasn't convenient to give the cheap man extra food.

This cheap man is becoming more and more virtuous.

Not only did they make several sets of clothes for the baby in her belly, with fine stitches.

They even made a veil for her and Fatty to shield them from the sun, in case they were both sunburned.

Zuo Wenkang does not believe that women are only beautiful if they have fair skin.

In the Feng Dynasty, some noble ladies took pride in their wheat-colored skin.

The main problem is that the mother and son have very delicate skin, which is prone to peeling when exposed to the sun.

He had to take the initiative to worry about their skin care.

Zuo Wenkang's skillful hands are not only good at making clothes and accessories.

The straw sandals that the family of four wears now were also woven by him.

The daily requirement is to walk fifty miles, so what wears out the fastest is your shoes, right?
He wove straw sandals.

The toe is slightly upturned, like a small boat. The front of the shoe is openwork and has neat shoelaces.

It's so exquisite, it's like a work of art.

They are lightweight and fit well when worn.

Judging from the current wear and tear, these shoes should last for three months!
He has already inspired more than a dozen unmarried cousins ​​and nephews to learn from him.

They brainwash these people every day:
"We can no longer rely on the imperial examination to become officials. You and I are both weak and unable to carry the bricks to build the city wall in the border town!"
If you rely on manual labor to survive, when will you ever save enough money to get married?

A real man has many skills! Don't think these are skills only women can do!
Before you get married, do you throw away your torn clothes and spend money to buy straw sandals instead?

Even if a young woman is willing to marry you, endure hardship with you, and even risk her life to bear your children!
Others have risked their lives to repay the debt, are you just going to sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor?

A virtuous wife is the best dowry a man can give; not only will the bride like her, but the children she bears will also be close to you.

As he spoke, he used himself as an example.

Despite his haughty and arrogant demeanor in public, he's actually a very devoted husband.

This evidence is simply too strong!
The beauty and wealth of the "Pork Beauty" make her the ideal wife for all unmarried men.

Previously, no one had ever discussed the division of labor within the family with them from this perspective!
It seems they can't do anything but study and housework!

Cousin A murmured:

"There are so many bachelors in the border town's military camp, the number of unmarried young women of marriageable age must be very limited. What ability do we have to surpass these people?"

Cousin B was deeply worried:
"Let alone getting married and having children, we might struggle just to support ourselves!"

The thought of them being single for life is making them anxious.

Although I'm still two or three years away from adulthood, it'll be over soon.

Cousin C:
"We're just killing time every night anyway. Why don't we learn to sew and mend with Brother Wenkang, and maybe even learn how to weave straw sandals?" Cousin A:
“I think it’s possible. The shoes that Brother Wenkang makes are so exquisite and practical. Even if they were placed in the county town, they could sell for half a string of cash.”

That's half a string of cash!

I earned it with my own hands.

Ever since.

The saying that the best dowry for a man is a virtuous wife quickly spread among the unmarried men of the Zuo clan.

Some people scoffed.

There are also those that are extremely satirical.

Zuo Wenkang only teaches those who are willing to accept his brainwashing.

A small gang of nineteen people centered around him quickly formed.

He is the oldest.

The smallest is left-sided dysplasia.

Yes, Zuo Chixia has also joined this team.

He was at the age where he was eager to learn, and his hands were exceptionally nimble.

Among his sixteen- or seventeen-year-old cousins, he was the one who learned to weave straw sandals the fastest and best.

Zuo Wenkang immediately accepted him as his personal disciple.

Mrs. She was so happy that she kept wiping away tears.

Since she took over the kitchen work, the mother and son have finally been able to have enough to eat.

Now that her daughter can learn some practical skills, it's like she has another way to make a living.

Mrs. Luo had some reservations about her son's words and actions.

When Zuo Wenkang was found, he said the following:

“Mother, look how Zuo Wenxuan’s wife treats him! And look at how my wife behaves! If I don’t change my temper, I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep him!”

Mrs. Luo clutched her chest:

"You don't need to make clothes and shoes for her, do you? Where did you learn all these things? Did you do all these chores in your house before?"

Zuo Wenkang was lying with a straight face:
"Your son is so intelligent, why would I need to learn such a simple craft? I found the straw sandals in a picture book I had flipped through before. I thought they were quite interesting, so I made them a couple of times."

What in our room could possibly escape your notice? I'm just trying to impress you these days!

Mrs. Luo was skeptical, feeling that her son had been greatly wronged.

Zuo Wenkang, however, didn't care at all:
"Mother, there are more benefits to what I'm doing than just this!"
As you can see, look at the state of the clan now! I'm afraid these young men will follow the path of those spineless men and go astray.

"They can't even write two 'left' characters in one stroke. Isn't teaching them a skill to support their families better than anything else?"

Mr. Luo was finally relieved.

Unbeknownst to her, her son had grown into the man she had always dreamed of.

A true gentleman should be like this, radiant and serene.

after that.

When an elder of the clan jumped out and, in a lecturing tone, blamed Zuo Wenkang for leading the Zuo family's traditions astray...

Luo's family refused to accept this:
"What good family traditions does your Zuo family have left now?"
Is a man who shamelessly eats the flesh of his own woman, worthy of being emulated by his descendants?
Is it possible that the behavior of the wives of the direct line of the clan eagerly becoming prostitutes could be passed down among the women of the Zuo family?
My Kang'er is so skillful! How can it be shameful if she can make clothes and shoes!

When they meet other people, they would try to keep their skills, even the smallest ones, to themselves.

My son Kang'er is willing to teach the brothers and nephews in the clan for free; it's because he's kind-hearted.

Why can't a man be virtuous and gentle? A virtuous and gentle man cherishes his wife!

His mother has no objections, so what else do you have to say?

(End of this chapter)