Pastoral little master

Chapter 116 Jealousy
Shen Huairen was puzzled by Zheng Wanru's words.

If he remembered correctly, this was the first time he saw Qiduo since she could speak.

Of course, if you count the time at the academy, this is the second time.

In fact, the last time when Qiduo disguised himself as a man and went to the academy to look for Shen Nan, Shen Huairen didn't recognize him at first sight, but he is such a shrewd and vigilant person, after a closer look, he immediately recognized Qiduo.He misunderstood that Qiduo deliberately dressed up as a man to confuse the public in order to find Shen Nan.

So even more angry!
After returning home just now, he deliberately told Zheng Wanru about Qiduo's disguise as a man, and when he saw him, he deliberately pretended not to know him, and his words were quite dissatisfied.

After hearing this, Zheng Wanru immediately defended Qiduo.

Speaking of Qiduo's young age, in order to improve the living conditions of the family, it is not easy to think of ways to earn money. Dressing up as a man is just for the convenience of walking, not trying to deceive anyone at all.

He also said that Qiduo went to the academy to see Shen Nan because she knew that Shen Nan had been beaten and injured, which meant that she was a person who valued love and righteousness.If Qiduo knew that Shen Nan was beaten and injured, but remained indifferent, wouldn't it be indifferent.

It is also said that Qiduo is smarter than ordinary people, has extraordinary talents, and has amazing cooking skills...

Anyway, in Zheng Wanru's mouth, Qi Duo's advantages are infinitely magnified, and she is almost a rare talent in the world.

Shen Huairen naturally didn't believe it, and even refuted her.

Now that he ate the river clams made by Qiduo himself, he believed more than half of Zheng Wanru's words.

But when it comes to the reason why Qiduo knows how to cook is due to his own influence, Shen Huairen dare not be the one. It seems that he has never cooked, let alone taught Qiduo how to cook. He can eat and speak, but he can't. Do.

He immediately asked Zheng Wanru, "Ma'am, what do you say, I don't dare to take it as a great achievement."

Zheng Wanru smiled and said, "Sir, have you forgotten that you used to like to tell me and the children about your experiences outside, including the delicacies you ate, and Qiduo was also listening.

It's just that Qiduo is different from us in that we listened to the excitement, while she quietly wrote down the recipes of these dishes, and then made them.

Like this Garlic River Clam, when Qiduo made it for me and Nan'er for the first time, I was also taken aback. I didn't expect Qiduo to be so smart, he is really a rare genius in the world. "

Although faced with delicious food, Shen Huairen still had some disbelief. He didn't believe that Qiduo was so capable that he could make these delicious food just by listening to it once.

He wanted to take the Qiduo test, but it didn't seem like a good opportunity right now, so he couldn't lose his manners.

"Qiduo, can you really remember every dish I said?" Shen Huairen asked.

"Uncle, I don't have a particularly good memory, so I can't guarantee to remember everything, but if uncle tells me the recipe of a dish now, I might draw a gourd like it, ha ha." Qi Duo smiled honestly.

As long as it is not a particularly high-end and complicated dish, she is confident that it will be fine.

As for some particularly complicated dishes, she believed that Shen Huairen could only eat them, but she couldn't tell the reason.

Like the boiled cabbage, if Shen Huairen had eaten it, at most he would only know that it was a delicious soup and not boiled water, but he couldn't tell how the soup was made.

"Well, yes, he is really a smart kid. Well, next time if I get hungry and we don't have any food here, I will call you over and help my uncle make two or three dishes to satisfy my hunger, okay? "Shen Huairen said warmly.

"Okay, I'm happy anytime." Qiduo replied with a smile.

Mrs. Xu was angry at the side, "Duo, don't talk too much, or you will disappoint Mr. Shen."

She said to Shen Huairen again, "Master Shen, don't listen to me, she is just a child."

"Sister-in-law Tan, wisdom doesn't lie in age. Qiduo is not the kind of child who talks nonsense, I believe her." Zheng Wanru immediately protected Qiduo, not allowing others to say that she is not good, even if Xu is her own mother, and at the same time, she is only modest. words.

Because Shen Huairen is in front of him now, he can't let Qi Duo be underestimated.

Xu couldn't help laughing, but at the same time, her heart was full of gratitude. With Zheng Wanru protecting Qiduo, she had nothing to worry about.

However, in the deepest part of my heart, seeing Zheng Wanru looking at Qiduo with doting eyes, Mrs. Xu was a little jealous, this is my daughter!
Next, Shen Huairen tasted each dish one by one, kept nodding his head, and repeatedly claimed that it was delicious.

In the past few years away from the court, his character has become more friendly to the people, put down his official airs, and is more friendly like an uncle next door.

Shen Huairen, who has always been picky, was full of praise for these dishes, and Zheng Wanru even rolled her eyes with a smile.

Tan Dejin and the others were a little restrained at first, but after a few glasses of wine, and seeing Shen Huairen eating happily, they also let go, laughing constantly.

A meal was enjoyed by the host and guests.

Before leaving, Qiduo put some soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts in a basket for Zheng Wanru to take back, and explained how to do it.

The bean sprouts have just been released, and Qiduo is going to sell them tomorrow. I put some bean sprouts in the boiled fish before. Zheng Wanru called them delicious and asked what they were.

Qiduo roughly talked about the origin of the bean sprouts, and Zheng Wanru sighed that she was smart and capable.

"Master, what's the matter, I didn't lie to you, Qiduo is capable and smart." On the way back, Zheng Wanru said with a smile.

Seeing Qiduo shine, Zheng Wanru was happier than anyone else.

Shen Huairen looked sideways at Zheng Wanru, under the moonlight, seeing her smiling face, he couldn't help being happy, "Ma'am, why do I feel that you care more about Qiduo than Lin'er and the three of them? ?”

"Qiduo is already a pain in the ass. People say that my daughter is my mother's caring little padded jacket." Zheng Wanru responded with a smile. In fact, she didn't know why, but she just had a special feeling for Qiduo, that is, she liked it.

"Hehe, madam, have you forgotten that Qiduo is not your daughter." Shen Huairen laughed dumbfounded.

Zheng Wanru was stunned, then smiled, and said with emotion, "Yeah, I forgot too, I have long treated her as a daughter in my heart."

Seeing this, Shen Huairen felt a little pity and felt guilty for not fulfilling his duties as a husband these years.

In the early years, he was an official outside, and he only came back once every few years. Although Ding You was at home these years, he was busy teaching in the academy, and the children were all studying, but he ignored Zheng Wanru. Most of the time, she stayed there alone. Empty yard.

Although Qiduo is not from the Shen family, she is the one who accompanies her the most. This may be the reason why she likes Qiduo so much.

He put his arms around Zheng Wanru's shoulders, and said softly, "Madam, you have been wronged all these years, you should move to the academy and live with us. This way our family can stay together forever, and you don't have to be so lonely."

Zheng Wanru looked at the round silver plate in the sky, shook her head with a gentle smile, "No, I'm used to living here, and I still feel comfortable and at ease here. Besides, with you and my sons here, Qiduo, I How can you be lonely. By the way, you can't blame Qiduo anymore, she is really a good child."

"Okay, okay, not to blame, not to blame." Shen Huairen replied dotingly.

After a moment of silence, he said again, "These days, Han Hewen brings food to Nan'er every day. I didn't pay much attention to it before, but after eating the dishes made by Qiduo tonight, I suddenly thought, Han Hewen Could the dishes Hewen brought be made by Qiduo?"

"Ah, and this matter, I haven't heard Qiduo mention it, how could you think it's Qiduo?" Zheng Wanru asked hurriedly.

"Because we don't have dishes like boiled fish, fish-flavored shredded pork, spicy tofu, and snails here, and neither does Yue Ke Lai, where did Han Hewen get them?

I once asked Uncle Chen, and he said that a little girl delivered food boxes to Han Hewen every day, and Qiduo happened to be able to cook these dishes, so I was thinking that it was very likely that Qiduo sent those dishes. "Shen Huairen analyzed the reason.

The corners of Zheng Wanru's lips widened, and she said with satisfaction, "Master, I also think it's Qiduo after hearing what you said. This child has always been sensible. Nan'er was beaten by you, and she has always been brooding about it. It's uncomfortable. She uses this method to express her inner apology.

Alas, this child is really real, and I don't know what to say, it's really embarrassing for her. "

Shen Huairen also sighed softly, his annoyance towards Qi Duo disappeared in an instant.

Because from the beginning to the end, Han Hewen never told Shen Nancai who sent it. This should be the meaning of Qiduo, which shows that she is a sensible child. What happened last time may really be an unintentional act, not intentional. For that.

Otherwise, this time she could have told Shen Nan that the dishes were given by her through Han Hewen's mouth.

After sending Shen Huairen and Zheng Wanru away, Liuju and Erxia cleaned up the dishes.

Since Qiduo came up with these money-making ideas, she seldom does other housework except cooking, and sometimes she wants to intervene, but Erxia and Liuju push her away and let her rest.

Qiduo didn't insist either, as she happened to have other things to do.

The bean sprouts have all sprouted, but they haven't been sorted out of the baskets yet, and they haven't been weighed yet. I don't know how many sprouts have sprouted from a pound of beans.

Qiduo went to see Bean Sprouts with Tan Dejin, Xu Shi, and Tan Dejin.

By the light, I saw that the bamboo baskets were all white, and the neat bean sprouts stood up, like soldiers waiting for inspection.It may be due to the use of Lingquan water. The roots of the bean sprouts are thick, bright in color, and watery.

Just looking at the appearance, I feel that if I take a bite, it will definitely be born in water.

Qi Duo really took out a soybean sprout, put it in his mouth and chewed it raw.

Turning his eyes to taste it, he pursed his lips and smiled. The bean sprouts are not only full of water, but also have a special sweet taste, without the beany smell of bean sprouts before.

Mung bean sprouts are slightly better, especially soybean sprouts, which have a beany smell. Some people who don't like soybean sprouts just don't like the beany smell.

Such tender bean sprouts can be scalded with boiling water, put some oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and green onions, and then a delicious cold dish can be shaken out. It is a very convenient quick-hand dish.

What surprised Qiduo was that the germination rate of the beans was beyond her imagination. One catty of soybeans yielded nine catties, and one catty of mung beans yielded eleven catties. Of course, this was all due to the contribution of Lingquan water.

Qiduo did some calculations, and the market price of soybeans was ten yuan a catty, while mung beans were a little more expensive at twelve cents a catty.

So how much is a catty of bean sprouts suitable for?

Not to mention the whole Daming Dynasty, but at least in Tonglin County, this is definitely the first time that it has appeared in people's field of vision.

In this way, the entire Tonglin County has a huge consumer group.

If you want everyone to be able to afford it, the price should not be high, otherwise ordinary farmers will not be willing to buy it.

Qiduo believed that if it was sold to a restaurant, it would be easy to sell for ten cents a catty, but the sales volume would not be too high just considering the restaurant.

"Fourth uncle, father and mother, in your opinion, how much bean sprouts sell for a catty is more suitable for everyone, that is, most people are willing to buy and eat." Qi Duo asked his parents and fourth uncle.

"If you want the common people to be able to afford it, the cheaper the better, it's best not to exceed five cents a catty, otherwise, how can everyone be willing to spend money to buy it." Tan Debao said first.

"That's right, Duo, what Uncle Fourth said is very reasonable, it shouldn't be too expensive." Mrs. Xu and Tan Dejin also nodded.

"Well, we sell three Wen for a catty, we can earn 21 Wen for a catty of soybeans, and [-] Wen for a catty of mung beans. Although it doesn't look like much, if everyone in Tonglin County can eat our bean sprouts , then it can sell a lot every day, so the profit is still considerable." Qiduo calculated.

Everyone nodded, and Mrs. Xu said, "That's right, little can make a lot, and we shouldn't be too greedy."

"Okay, how about this, brother and sister-in-law, tomorrow I will carry bean sprouts and go to various villages to sell them." Tan Debao suggested.

Qiduo shook her head, "Fourth uncle, don't worry, there are few bean sprouts this time, and they will be gone when I send them to Yuekelai and Chunfeng Deyi Building tomorrow. Let's send more, but there are not enough beans, so we have to buy beans first..."

"Qiduo, didn't you say you won't do business with Chunfeng Deyilou, why are you going again?" Xu interrupted Qiduo and asked a little stiffly.

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