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Su Wenxiu said, “Indeed, the cold noodles are excellent. Our food street has many delicacies but not Liangpi. These taste amazing and are suitable for summer.”
Su Binglan was delighted that her family enjoyed her food. “Since you think so highly of the Liangpi, I’ll make more next time.”
Fortunately, she had made plenty of cold noodles. Everyone had a big serving and had enough to fill their stomachs.
Shen Qiuhua smiled as she ate. “It’s good to have you back, Binglan. If only
Wenwu were here, too.’
Su Binglan had also thought of her third brother. It had been a long time since she last saw Su Wenwu, so she missed him a lot. Fortunately, the two often wrote to each other.
Su Binglan said, “Wenwu can’t eat Liangpi with us, and it’s hotter in the south. He probably has to stay for a long time. I plan to open a Liangpi factory and then send some to Wenwu. He can cook it on his own then.’
Su Fengmao raised his brow. “If you’re opening another factory, let me help you.”
Su Binglan smiled. “It’s okay. It’ll be as straightforward as the tofu shop. It’s not that complicated. You and Mother need to rest more.”
Su Fengmao thought of the popsicles and said, “The popsicles you sent us were delicious.’
Su Binglan could not help but laugh at her father’s sudden change of topic. She said, “l returned home to open a popsicle factory as soon as possible. I’ll also open a Liangpi factory and skincare product factory.”
Now that things had become stable and peaceful, the factories could transport their products country-wide. Su Binglan believed her popsicles, Liangpi, and skincare products would be famous.
“You had Xueye build several factories before,” Su Fengmao said, “Were those for backup?”
Su Binglan nodded. “Yeah, that’s right. I knew we’d open more factories, so I told Xueye to continue building a few just in case.”
Shen Qiuhua could not help but praise Su Xueye, “He’s such a capable and talented boy. He has so many people on his team, and they have supervisors. The supervisors only need to report to Xueye, and he doesn’t have to do much himself.
“That way, he can do many other things like take on more projects and further his studies. Some prominent families have also hired his teams to build their factories.
“There are new factories east of Tenghe Town. Some make spices, and some process paper into notebooks. They’re all very profitable.”
Su Fengmao added, “Some of the businessmen who cooperate with us say they’ve set up factories in their local area to make dried fruits and other snacks.
“Since the factories are in the village, they hire the villagers. The businessmen told me they learned a lot from us. They hired the villagers to help them build better lives.’
Su Binglan became wide-eyed, saying, “That’s excellent news. Now, the country will develop even faster. Still, farming is crucial.”
Su Fengmao said, “The emperor encourages everyone to farm and has issued many beneficial policies. Everyone values their land even more now. The farmers are still interested in growing crops. With food and land, they won’t have to worry.”
Su Wenxiu understood his sister’s worries, saying, “I heard many people are planting grain in various places now. They’re also reclaiming plenty of wastelands. You don’t have to worry about that, Sister.”
Su Binglan ate her Liangpi and said, “Yeah, the yield of wheat, potatoes, and sweet potatoes will be high this year. The government will purchase some at market price and distribute them to farmers who don’t have such things.
“Soon, our country will have more food, and everyone can eat their fill.” Su Binglan had to consider the country’s situation for Lan Ruozhu’s sake.
The family chatted as they finished their food.
“The food was delicious, Sister!” Su Wenzhe was satisfied after eating. He felt stuffed and relaxed.
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Liu Yinyin was worried her two sons would not finish their food, but they did. She was delighted, saying, “l didn’t expect you two to eat so much.”
Shen Qiuhua said smilingly, “They ate so well. Those two have been eating less since the holidays.”
“Maybe because it’s summer,” Liu Yinyin said, “Since we don’t have much of an appetite, 1 doubt the kids do.”
Su Binglan said, “Since it’s hot, we should eat something light. If it tastes
good, it’ll improve our appetite.”
Liu Yinyin nodded and said, “Yeah, just like this Liangpi. I ate so much without realizing it. A big bowl of it is twice my usual appetite.”
She was not exaggerating when she said that. After all, the dish was so delicious that she could not stop eating.
Su Wenzhe said, “l couldn’t stop eating, either.”
The family laughed when he said that. Afterward, Su Binglan helped to clean up the dishes. Although summer days were long, no one was rushing to sleep because Su Binglan and Luo Jin’an had finally returned.
The whole family was thrilled and excited, so they went to the courtyard to enjoy the breeze. The wind blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness with it.
Shen Qiuhua sat on the recliner and fanned herself with a cattail leaf fan. “It’s so much cooler at night because of the breeze.”
Su Binglan looked at the stars and moon in the night sky. She could see the Big Dipper. The family could hear faint noises outside as they sat in the courtyard.
“People are also enjoying the breeze at their front door,” Su Fengmao said, “Since it’s summer, people only sleep at midnight.”
The family discussed the changes in Su Teng Village, and Su Binglan told them about the capital, “l opened several factories in the capital. Newspapers are popular over there. People can learn about recent events by reading it.
“Milk tea and popsicles are popular there, too. We can open a milk tea factory here, too.’
Shen Qiuhua asked, “If that’s the case, we’ll have to open several factories simultaneously. Can we handle so many new ones? We’ll need to hire so many people in one go.
“Still, the villagers will be pleased if we do that. People from other counties and villages will want to work here. Some moved their families here just to find jobs.”
Liu Yinyin added, “No wonder I saw more people in town. Nonetheless, it’s pretty lively over there. I like places like that.”
Su Wenxiu thought of something and said, “By the way, Yang Xiao came to deliver medicinal herbs just now. He told me that the conditions in his village have improved exponentially.
“That’s because of the massive herb factory and hot spring villa you designed, Sister.”
Su Binglan had almost forgotten about that.. “They finished building the hot spring villa?”
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Su Wenxiu said, “Yeah, they finished building it. Yang Xiao even told me that everyone is grateful to you and wants you to visit to check it out. He told me that many people enjoy soaking in the hot springs. They say their bodies feel better and sleep soundly after bathing there.
“The hot spring villa is beautiful. More people are visiting since it’s summer. Some like to go to the hot springs for a vacation. The villagers can sell some vegetables and fruits by setting up stalls on the roadside.
“The villagers have also increased their harvests. The hot springs management also hired the villagers to work there. Everyone is working hard and cherishes their jobs.”
Su Binglan smiled and nodded. “That’s perfect. I drew detailed blueprints and wrote plans for Mr. Zhengzhi. I entrusted him to carry out my plans, and he did well. The medicinal herb factory and hot spring villa will drive the local economy.”
“Yang Xiao is grateful to you, Sister. He said the villagers miss you a lot.” Su Wenxiu looked at Su Binglan admiringly.
Su Binglan said, “I’m pretty busy now and won’t have time to visit Yang County for a while. Still, Mother and Father can visit the hot springs for a vacation. You can bring your sons there, too, Wenzhe. After all, it’s their summer break.’
Shen Qiuhua shook her head. “Your father and I aren’t going anywhere since you and Jin’an have returned. Besides, we can visit the hot springs anytime. If you want to open many more factories, your father and I can help. Wenzhe and Yinyin can go to the hot springs instead.”
“I want to stay home, too,” Liu Yinyin said hurriedly, “I’ve grown accustomed to staying home. I’m not used to living elsewhere.”
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Su Wenzhe nodded. “I’m the same as Yinyin. We should go together as a family instead. Otherwise, I won’t feel at ease.’
He had grown accustomed to being by his parents’ side. He instinctively felt relaxed when he was home. He felt at ease with his parents around. Su
Xuexuan and Su Xuehai had an excellent time with their friends in the village.
Many of them were Blue Mountain Academy students. During the holidays, the students would visit Su Teng Village with their parents to watch the plays at the Grand Theater. They would even play with the two little ones.
Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai were happy about it and did not need to visit an unfamiliar place for a vacation.
Su Wenxiu said, “l have many things to do at the medical school, so I don’t have free time, either.’
He had someone to worry about now. Perhaps Zi Die was the only one he cared about. He would be worried if he left the village for too long. He could feel how dependent Zi Die was on him.
Su Binglan noticed everyone’s reluctance and said, “Then we’ll all visit the hot springs when we have time.”
She planned to bring her parents for a vacation and wanted her whole family to travel as a family.
“I’ll bring everyone to the capital to visit once my construction team completes their projects,” Su Binglan said.
“l feel safer if I go out with you,” Liu Yinyin said smilingly, “I’ll follow your lead, Sister-in-law.”
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She knew her family had given her plenty of strength and motivation in everything she did.
The family chatted until midnight. Then, they returned to their rooms to sleep. After breakfast the following day, Su Binglan woke up early to handle her tasks. Luo Jin’an even accompanied her to the newly built factory.
“We’ll build an ice cream factory first, then a cold noodle factory and milk tea factory.”
Luo Jin’an asked, “Will you open the three factories simultaneously?”
Su Binglan nodded. “Yeah, 1 already have a detailed plan in mind. We’ll recruit people to work in the factories first.”
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Everyone quickly informed their relatives about the new job opportunities. Soon after, almost everyone knew about Su Binglan wanting to open new factories.
The news spread like wildfire. There was even a queue outside the ice cream factory by noon. Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua helped their daughter with the interviews by reviewing the villagers’ information.
Since there were so many applicants, Su Binglan hired enough workers for the three new factories within two days. Then, she divided the work among the
employees. She even taught everyone what they were responsible for.
She then sent three of her subordinates to help, each in one factory. These were the management talents Su Binglan had nurtured. Later, the trio would be in charge of each factory. She felt more at ease with them around.
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Su Binglan hired many people, and everyone worked hard. Hence, the factory was up and running in no time. The employees made the first batch of popsicles in a few days.
She then told someone to set up stalls outside the ice cream factory to sell the popsicles. The villagers passed by and saw the stall. They could not help but go over to check it out.
“Are these the popsicles everyone has been talking about?”
“So these are popsicles. They look pretty good.”
“It’s a new delicacy Miss Su developed. She says it’ll relieve the summer heat. I wonder how much one is.’
The person in charge of the stall said, “It’s three coppers for one popsicle.”
Everyone was shocked about the low price. They were eager to buy some, saying, “I’ll take one!”
Since Su Binglan had developed it, they knew it would be delicious.
“I’ll take one, too!”
Those who received their orders quickly began eating. “Ah, it’s so cool and delicious.’
Everyone looked excited as they ate.
“l don’t feel hot anymore after eating this.”
Everyone else went to buy some after hearing such praises. “Give me one, no, two!”
More and more people came forward, almost fighting to buy the popsicles.
Soon, the seller ran out of popsicles, saying, “I’m sorry. There aren’t any left.”
The seller was astounded as he sold out of hundreds of popsicles in such a short time. More importantly, people were still waiting in line to buy popsicles..
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“The popsicles are gone already? We wanted some, too.”
“Yeah, 1 waited in line. How can you run out so soon?”
“The factory is so big, yet they made so little.”
The seller was stunned, not expecting to sell a few hundred so quickly. He said, “Don’t worry, everyone. We’re making more in the factory. I’ll ask my manager if we have more to sell.”
Lin Ning entered the factory and found the manager, “Sir, I’ve run out of popsicles. People are still waiting outside to buy more. What do we do?”
Su Jiu was the manager and was not surprised that the popsicles sold so quickly. After all, it was summer. It was just as popular as fruit juice when Su Binglan introduced it.
“It’s okay,” Su Jiu said, “We have a box of popsicles we haven’t sealed yet. You can sell that batch at the stall.’
Fortunately, Su Binglan had produced more popsicles a few days ago. She would then arrange for someone to sell them at the factory entrance. Then, the employees could immediately sell what they made.
Su Binglan would launch her popsicle business everywhere once the factory was on the right track. However, the situation showed that the factory struggled to meet the demand.
Su Jiu looked at the factory entrance and saw many people queuing up to buy popsicles. Meanwhile, the people who received their popsicles ate on the sidelines, praising them, “Wow, these are so tasty and refreshing.”
Their intoxicated expressions showed how successful the popsicles were. The people eating the popsicles were not employees, but they thought they were enjoyable.
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Lin Ning nodded and smiled. “All right, I’ll go outside and tell the customers.” He was a little nervous when Su Jiu put him in charge of selling popsicles at the factory entrance. The former feared he would fail at his task. Even so, he only needed to stand at the factory entrance. So many people came to ask about the popsicles.
Lin Ning answered everyone’s questions and then quickly sold all his popsicles. He was ecstatic and happy to sell popsicles. No wonder people liked to sell things in Su Teng Village.
The villagers would do well if they sold their goods at reasonable prices and ensured quality.
Many customers stood at the stall and looked into the factory to see if there were more popsicles. After all, they wanted to relieve the heat they felt.
Fortunately, there was a parasol outside the ice cream factory. Everyone felt better standing below it. It was cooler in the village because many families planted trees near their houses.
People had grown accustomed to enjoying the shade under their trees during summer. There was also a nice breeze.
Everyone rushed over when Lin Ning came out. “So? Do you have any more popsicles?”
“Yeah, are there more? If there are, I’ll buy some.”
Initially, they only wanted to buy one popsicle to try. However, they changed their mind and planned to buy a few more for their family members.
“Don’t worry, everyone!” Lin Ning announced, “We have more popsicles.
They’ll be ready soon!”
The ice cream factory was massive, and Su Binglan hired many people. Therefore, the factory quickly produced popsicles. Soon, they completed the second batch of popsicles.
Ads by Pubfuture Everyone lined up and bought the popsicles in an orderly manner. Soon, Lin Ning ran out again, and more people appeared to buy popsicles. Business was booming.
The factory employees grew even more eager to work when they saw how much the customers enjoyed the popsicles. Su Binglan said they would receive higher bonuses if the business went well.
Therefore, the employees wanted to work faster. Everyone worked hard when they thought about the bonuses.
Soon, everyone nearby knew about the ice cream factory. People would line up at the stall every day. Popsicles were in short supply, not to mention the cold noodles.
Su Binglan opened the cold noodle factory besieged the fruit pancake and Mala hotpot restaurant. She then opened a cold noodle shop on the street outside the staff dormitory.
The street was much livelier than before. When Su Teng Market opened, the street resembled a marketplace. On weekends, people would go there to eat snacks. The mala hotpot restaurant was still popular, even during summer.
Old Madam Yang sold her pancake shop and moved to the capital with Yang Xiaoxun. The latter was a celebrity. She had earned enough to buy a small house in the capital to live with her grandmother.
In the future, Yang Xiaoxun would become Chen Chengkangs wife. He even promised to care for Old Madam Yang. Therefore, the older woman could retire.
Old Madam Yang had a distant relative who was her niece. The older woman
discovered that her niece lived in the neighboring village. After buying pancakes to watch the play, the young lady talked to Old Madam Yang and realized the older woman was her relative.
When Old Madam Yang planned to sell her shop, she thought of her niece’s family and gave it to her. The young woman was grateful to Old Madam Yang and ran the shop well. Business was still booming.
A medicinal porridge shop that sold wontons next door. The porridge had herbs inside and was good for the body. The shop belonged to Su Wenxiu, and Zi Die helped to run it.
Business was booming. Although most did not have time to eat breakfast, they would wake up earlier to eat porridge with fried dough sticks at the shop. The shop only opened in the morning and closed at noon because it specialized in breakfast.
Su Binglan opened a cold noodle shop and hired people to manage it. The employees sold the cold noodles at half price on opening day. People quickly discovered how good the cold noodles were. Therefore, business was excellent from the start.
Although the shop had two floors, it was full of people. There was an endless stream of customers, so some had to wait outside.
“I’m so full after eating a pancake and a bowl of cold noodles.”
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Everyone was satisfied as they ate the cold noodles. Although they did not have an appetite initially, the cold noodles were refreshing. “It tastes even better when you eat it with some chili.”
“Don’t forget about the sauce.”
“Su Teng Village never stops improving. There are so many things I want to eat.”
“Yeah, it’s convenient for us to live near the market and food street. People from other places visit to eat the delicacies here. It’s a little troublesome for them but not for us.’
“Even so, we have plenty of food and entertainment here. People visit to spend their holidays. The inns in Tenghe Town are always full.”
“l saw a new building in Stone Village, I heard it’ll be an inn for visitors to stay when they come over. Miss Su designed that inn, too. I heard it’ll differ from ordinary inns, so I’m curious what the inside will look like.”
Everyone chatted as they ate.
Many merchants saw a business opportunity and bought Liangpi from the cold noodle factory. They planned to open cold noodle shops in their hometowns for the villagers to manage.
The merchants could also hire their relatives and make money if business was good. It was also easy to make Liangpi, and those who did not know how to cook could quickly learn.
They could soak the ready-made noodles in warm water and season them with vegetable seasoning.
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Afterward, she opened a milk tea shop in Su Teng Village and Tenghe Town. She also planned to open chain stores around the prefecture. Once she established these things, everyone would love the milk tea shops.
People would buy a cup of milk tea and a bag of popcorn when they watched the plays at the Grand Theater. Everyone felt relaxed as they drank and ate at the theater. It was a form of enjoyment for them.
When Su Binglan returned home in the evening, she saw her parents sitting outside and eating popsicles.
Su Binglan could not help but chuckle. “Father, Mother, you can’t eat too many popsicles daily.”
Shen Qiuhua nodded. “We know. We had one for lunch and will have another after dinner. These popsicles are so good.
She knew she could not eat too many, so she ate her popsicles slowly to savor them. “We’ll harvest the wheat in a few days. We can eat ice cream when it’s hot outside.
“Your father and I can use ice boxes to store the popsicles and put them in carts to sell. That way, it’ll be more convenient for everyone to buy them.”
“Yeah, I don’t have much to do anyway,” Su Fengmao said, “l can help with that. Since we’ve hired people to harvest our wheat, Jin’an and I are home most of the time. We can help each other.”
Indeed, Su Fengmao hired people to harvest the familys wheat. Since the family had so much land, they would need help. Still, every household was busy when it was harvesting season.
Most continued to farm, even though they worked at the factories. Hence, they had no time to help others harvest wheat. Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua planned to do it themselves because they knew everyone would be busy.
“l don’t want you and Jin’an to tire yourselves out. It’s so hot and tiring to harvest wheat now.”
“It’s okay. I’ll work with your father and brothers.”
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Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua could not argue when their daughter said that. A few days later, every household took their tools to the fields to harvest the wheat.
The golden wheat fluttered in the wind, making the place look beautiful. Even Su Fengmao and his family went to the fields that day.
Su Binglan and Luo Jin’an moved swiftly. After harvesting everything in one plot of land, they tied up the wheat and placed it on a small cart. Su Binglan then pushed the cart into the yard.
Even Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai helped out with small sickles. Su Binglan looked at them and said, “You two can play at the side. I don’t want you to get injured.”
Liu Yinyin said, “It’s okay, Binglan. I’d like them to do some work. Besides, it’ll teach them to work hard for their food and its value. They’ll learn not to waste food, too.’
Su Binglan felt her sister-in-law made a lot of sense.
Since it was scorching outside, the family was sweating profusely. Su Binglan looked around and felt touched. She remembered how hard it was for the family to get food last time.
If a rice grain fell, they would pick it up later. Sometimes, they could even collect a basket’s worth. The farmers knew how challenging it was to grow food, and they could not bear to waste even a single grain. Even if they grew thirsty, they would not waste time drinking water.
The family worked until noon. Su Binglan realized how hot it had gotten and said, “Let’s go home for lunch first. We’ll rest before returning to harvest more wheat.’
Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua hunched over as they worked. Shen Qiuhua stood upright and removed her hat to fan herself with it, saying, “l didn’t realize it was already noon. I’m hungry, too.”
Su Fengmao looked around and said, “We have plenty of wheat at home but will have to work a little longer. We could bring some lunch tomorrow when we continue harvesting the wheat.”
“We can’t tire ourselves out too much,” Su Binglan said helplessly, “Once we finish harvesting the wheat, we’ll hire some people to help with the rest.”
Su Fengmao said, “I’m not tired at all. It’s just the same as when I harvested in the past. Everyone would bring food to the fields and eat there during their breaks. Even so, we only brought cornbread and water back then.”
Su Binglan recalled the time when the family was busy in the fields. Indeed, it was tough back then. Fortunately, everything was fine now. She urged, “Please listen to me.’
Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua knew they should listen to their daughter’s arrangements. The family finally walked home after Su Binglan’s insistence. Although Shen Qiuhua was hungry, she did not want to eat because she was tired. She had been working all morning, and bending over for so long made her uncomfortable..
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The villagers saw the Su family walking home and greeted them. Shen Qiuhua asked, “Ms. Yang, aren’t you going home for lunch? It’s already noon.”
Ms. Yang cut the wheat with her sickle and said, “Not yet, but I brought lunch.
I’ll continue harvesting until later to finish my work earlier.”
She typically worked in the embroidery shop. However, the shop was closed so the employees could harvest their wheat. Therefore, she prioritized harvesting her wheat.
Furthermore, the villagers had grown accustomed to bringing their lunch to the fields. Ms. Yang added, “It’s okay, Qiuhua. I don’t feel tired doing all this. Wheat is growing well this year. The grains look big, and the yield is high. I feel motivated to put them aside.”
Someone beside her laughed and said, “You’re right, Ms. Yang. I feel a little tired when growing crops but motivated during harvesting season. This year’s grain output is so high.”
“Yeah, I think so, too. I was so excited when I saw how big the grains were that
I almost couldn’t sleep last night.”
Everyone was enthusiastic regarding their grain production.
Ads by Pubfuture “l think the seeds are doing better.”
“Yeah, they’re good. The yield was so high when we harvested the potatoes and sweet potatoes.”
“l produced several thousand pounds of potatoes in one acre of land.”
No one expected the potato and sweet potato production to be so high. The villagers were shocked when they harvested their things.
“This amount of food is good enough. I can eat my fill during every meal. We’re all grateful to your daughter, Qiuhua. Thanks to her, we have so much stored food at home.’
“We don’t even have to plant rice. One acre of land can produce enough food, even if we don’t have much land.’
Everyone was excited when they saw their wheat.
“We can also make delicious fried potatoes. Not only that, but sweet potatoes are just as tasty.”
“My family and I made boiled sweet potatoes for lunch. We were full after eating so much.”
Everyone was delighted to see the bumper harvest. The villagers could not stop smiling. Shen Qiuhua saw everyone’s smiles and laughed. “Potatoes are versatile. You can cube and shred them. The sweet potatoes taste the best when you roast them on the stove.”
“l fried some potatoes at home the other day. They were delicious.”
“l didn’t want to fry them last time because I was careful about using my oil. However, we have too much oil now because of the vegetable seeds. We use it to fry our vegetables, too. They were so crispy.”
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Su Binglan knew sweet potatoes lacked protein, even though they tasted excellent. She said, “You should all eat other things, too. Eating more eggs is good for your health.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
“We’re more willing to eat eggs now. The cow farm you run sells fresh milk, so we ordered some for our children to drink. The milk is so fresh but doesn’t taste weird. Our children love it.’
“My children even said they sleep better after drinking milk.”
Everyone was sincerely grateful to Su Binglan. It was thanks to her that the village had improved. The shops could also use milk to make cakes and milk tea.
Since milk benefitted one’s health, Su Binglan tasked someone with checking who ordered milk. Then, she would deliver the milk straight to the regular customers. It was also cheap, costing two copper per bottle.
Many families would order two to three bottles a day. Some families would order milk for themselves, and others ordered it for their children. Now that everyone’s livelihoods had improved, they were willing to buy milk
The Su family was on their way home but spent fifteen minutes talking to the villagers instead. After all, they had much to talk about.
Su Binglan knew it was the custom in Su Teng Village. She could not stop smiling as she watched the villagers work in the fields. She felt at ease as she looked on.
The wind blew gently, and she felt refreshed, even during the hot and dry weather. After some thought, she said, “People from the government will come to collect some potatoes, sweet potatoes, and wheat soon.
“If you can’t finish what you harvested, you can sell them to the government. They will buy your extra harvests at market price, so you won’t have to worry about them shortchanging you.”
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“Binglan, Jin’an, what do you two want to eat?”
Su Binglan replied, “You can rest, Mother. I’ll cook.”
“But you and Jin’an have been working all morning. I can cook because I’m not tired.’
“We should eat something simple,” Su Binglan said, “Let’s make some sushi.
After all, we cooked rice this morning, right?”
Sushi was simple and quick to make. Since everyone was hungry, making sushi would be best. Su Binglan had made some last time, and her mother remembered how delicious it was. Even so, it had been long since the family ate sushi.
Everyone washed their hands and helped Su Binglan. The family finished making the sushi quickly because they worked together. Soon after, the family sat together and shared the meal.
Su Binglan then urged her family to nap and replenish their energy. They would then continue working in the fields after their nap. Even she and Luo Jin’an returned to their rooms to sleep.
Su Binglan could hear the cicadas outside as she lay in bed. She even saw a child playing with a cicada just now. She thought of how crispy cicadas would be after frying them.
Su Binglan remembered her father going to the fields to catch cicadas on rainy days. When he returned, Shen Qiuhua fried the cicadas for the family to eat. Although reluctant to use oil back then, Shen Qiuhua would still cook for the family.
Those were Su Binglan’s childhood memories. She thought she would fry some cicadas after the family put away their wheat. Since cicadas only appeared on rainy days, she would use fire to attract them.
“What are you thinking about!” Luo Jin’an asked.
Su Binglan said excitedly, “l thought of eating fried cicadas after we finish harvesting the wheat.”
Luo Jin’an smiled helplessly and stroked his wife’s hair.. “Aren’t you tired after working all morning?”
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Luo Jin’an was worried about his wife getting tired. Even so, Su Binglan shook her head and said, “I’m not tired. Are you? You pushed the cart home just now.”
“No, I’m okay. I feel pretty good about participating just now. I can feel the joy of a bumper harvest, too. I’ll feel good as long as I can help you.”
Su Binglan looked into her husband’s eyes, saying, “Do you want to eat fried cicadas?”
Luo Jin’an looked like he was reminiscing as he said, “l remember not having enough food at the military camp. Everyone caught and fried cicadas back then.’
Su Binglan nodded. “We’ll catch cicadas after we harvest the wheat.”
The family busied themselves with harvests over the next few days. Afterward, they had to turn the wheat into grains and then flour. When the family finished these things, they sighed in relief, finally able to take a break.
Soon after, Su Binglan went to the mountain and found a snail. She then called her parents to the river behind the mountain to collect river snails. The family was happy to bring them home.
“Binglan, will these taste delicious?”
Others would not consider eating river snails. However, Su Binglan could cook anything and make it delicious.
She said smilingly, “Yeah, these are delicious. I’ll make a dish with these and show you what they taste like.”
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Su Binglan said, “We can just wash them. They’ll taste good then, and we can
eat them with a glass of wine.”
When the trio returned, Su Binglan soaked the river snails in salt water and sesame oil before washing them.
“Binglan, are these easy to wash with oil like you said?”
Su Binglan explained, “It’ll make the snails spit out the soil. We’ll also use brushes to clean them individually.”
The family listened to her instructions and followed them. They then removed the snails from their shells and washed them repeatedly with clean water.
Su Fengmao looked at the clean water and snails, saying, “They’re nice and clean now. I used to eat snails when I was young but never removed the tails because it was hard to remove them from their shells.”
Back then, he thought the snails tasted weird. However, he felt they would be delicious once his daughter cooked them.
While everyone helped to prepare the snails, Su Binglan began preparing the red chilis, scallions, ginger, and pepper. Afterward, she said, “Big Brother, you can start the fire now.”
“Right away, Sister.” Su Wenzhe was already sitting on a stool beside the stove, ready to start the fire. He lit it as soon as his sister said so.
Soon, the pot heated up, and Su Binglan poured the peanut oil into the pot before adding and stir-frying the ingredients. Later, she added the washed snails into the pot and stir-fried them.
Two minutes later, she added cooking wine, garlic, and salt before continuing to stir-fry the mixture. Soon after, the fragrance wafted through the kitchen. Su Wenzhe could not help but exclaim, “It smells so good! I know it’ll be delicious just by smelling it.”
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He gulped as he spoke. Although he typically did not eat much during summer, his daughter’s cooking aroused his appetite. That was because Su Binglan could cook various dishes in many ways.
‘It smells so delicious, and 1 can have some wine with it,’ Su Fengmao thought.
Su Binglan said smilingly, “I’ve added plenty of seasonings to improve the taste. I wrote to Wenwu and told him to get the ingredients for crabs and crayfish. I’ll cook those for you soon enough.”
Shen Qiuhua could not wait to taste those dishes, saying, “They must be delicious since you’ve mentioned them a few times.”
Su Binglan had almost finished stir-frying the mixture, so she added some water to the pot and covered it. “Big Brother, let the dish simmer on high heat.
We can eat soon, but I’ll have to collect the juice first.”
“l understand.” Su Wenzhe did as his sister said. As he controlled the flame,
the fragrance made him hungrier, and his stomach began to growl.
“The food will be ready in a while,” Su Binglan said.
Soon after, she opened the pot and saw that the broth was low. She then added green peppers and stir-fried the mixture again. Afterward, she scooped the food into a large bowl and said, “All right, it’s time to eat.”
Shen Qiuhua had made flatbread that morning. She then reheated it at noon for the family to eat alongside the snail dish.
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She demonstrated how to eat the snails as she spoke.
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He then used the toothpick to get the snail out of its shell. As expected, it was easier than sucking on its shell. It even tasted much better than he remembered.
He smacked his lips and said, “It’s so delicious. Indeed, it’s suitable to drink wine while eating these.”
Su Fengmao even poured wine for the whole family.
Su Wenzhe ate one of the snails and immediately wanted to eat more. Of course, he helped his wife and two sons get some snails out of their shells before he started eating.
The broth was just as delicious when he dipped the flatbread into it.
“It’s too delicious, and the soup is good, especially with the flatbread.”
The whole family was surprised.
“l didn’t expect these snails to be so delicious. Why don’t we open a shop and sell these?”
Su Binglan said smilingly, “It’s a straightforward dish. Everyone will know how to make it after seeing it once. It’s not worth opening a restaurant just to sell this dish. Still, we can add this dish to one of our existing restaurants’ menus. We can even add wine to the menu since this dish goes well with it.”
Su Wenxiu also could not stop praising the dish. He had lunch at home every day since his sister’s return. He even looked forward to Su Binglan cooking something new.
Everyone’s stomachs were full after the meal. Su Wenzhe asked, “What are we having for dinner?”
Shen Qiuhua chuckled. “You just had lunch, yet you’re already thinking about dinner?”
Su Wenzhe said innocently, “It’s because Binglan’s cooking is so delicious. I always look forward to eating at home when she comes home. What are we having for dinner, Sister?”
Su Binglan asked back, “What would you like, Big Brother?”
“I’ll eat whatever you make since your cooking is consistently tasty,” Su Wenzhe said.
After some thought, Su Binglan said, “Why don’t we catch some cicadas tonight and fry them for dinner?”
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Everyone was excited when Su Binglan mentioned fried cicadas. Su Wenzhe felt enthusiastic as he said, “All right, we’ll eat cicadas tonight.”
Initially, he felt lazy after eating and drinking to his heart’s content. He even wanted to rest for a while.
Su Fengmao chuckled. “Speaking of cicadas reminded me of my childhood. I used to catch and roast cicadas with your Uncle Fengzhang and Fengzi. We didn’t have much oil then, so we didn’t fry them. Still, the cicadas were crispy.”
Shen Qiuhua nodded. “Binglan, your grandparents and uncles used to make roasted cicadas for me, too.’
Su Wenzhe said, “I’ll make noodles later. We can put them on a bamboo stick and stick them together. There are a lot of cicadas in the middle of the day.”
Su Binglan smiled, saying, “That sounds pretty troublesome and time-consuming. We don’t need to do that. We’ll start a fire by the pond at night. The cicadas will fly into it, and we’ll just pick them up.”
Su Wenzhe was surprised. “We can do that? I never thought about that method before. ”
He remembered using bamboo sticks with his friends to catch cicadas. Even so, they worked hard all afternoon but only caught a few. If one were not skilled enough, they would accidentally allow the cicadas to escape.
Shen Qiuhua patted his back. “Your sister’s methods always work. She’s making it easier for us.”
Su Binglan nodded. “Yeah, we’ll get many more cicadas that way. Then, we’ll simply fry them until they’re crispy. Besides, it’s easy to fry cicadas, so I’ll make more and send them to the others.’
“Don’t forget to give some to your grandpa and the others, too.”
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She still had some snails soaking in clean water and could cook them later.
Everyone agreed to Su Binglan’s arrangements and looked forward to dinner. The family did not regard catching cicadas together as work. Instead, it resembled a bonding experience for them.
Everyone was excited about doing such an activity together.
After resting for a while, Su Binglan prepared to visit the farm. Shen Qiuhua said, “I’ll come with you, Binglan.”
Checking on the fields also resembled having fun as the family might be able to see something new. Liu Yinyin lit up, wanting to follow her sister-in-law. However, the former felt it was inappropriate to ask for Su Binglan’s permission.
Su Xuehai said, “1 want to follow Aunt Binglan, too!”
Su Wenzhe said, “Yeah, we have nothing to do anyway. We want to check out the farm, too. We’ve never seen it before.’
Su Binglan’s farm was in the valley north of town and was quite a distance away from Su Teng Village. That was why the family had yet to visit the farm.
Liu Yinyin said smilingly, “l want to take a look, too.”
Su Binglan noticed everyone’s excited expressions. She said, “Sure, we can go together. It won’t be too hot or tiring if we take the carriage.”
She had decorated the family carriage and added small drawers to store food and drinks. Moreover, the contractors had rebuilt the roads with cement, making it easier for the carriage to move.
The whole family sat in the carriage as if they were out on a trip. Although the farm was not far from the town, it was faster to travel by carriage. Even Su Wenxiu followed along.
Of course, it was only natural for Luo Jin’an to follow his wife wherever she went. Su Binglan even felt a sense of security with him beside her. She could feel how much she needed her husband.
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The family was in awe of the buildings as the carriage passed by Su Teng Village’s development site.
“These buildings look magnificent. There are so many visitors now. It’s just that there aren’t enough places for them to live in town. Most of them live in the village.”
“It’s nice to visit Tenghe Town. There’s so much food and entertainment here. Still, it’s a different crew from Xiaoxun’s now. Even so, the plays are just as enjoyable as last time.”
Su Binglan explained, “Xiaoxun’s crew now performs in the capital. She was the one who trained the new crew that performs in the village. She brought them along whenever she performed.
“The girl who plays the main character now is Xiaoxun’s understudy. Even if Xiaoxun performs in the capital now, she has two understudies.”
Su Binglan guessed Yang Xiaoxun would act in fewer plays after marrying Chen Chengkang, the second young master of the Duke of Chen’s estate. By then, Yang Xiaoxun!s understudies would take over.
Shen Qiuhua was impressed, saying, “l didn’t expect Xiaoxun to be an expert now. She even has understudies. She performed so well when she first started.’
Su Binglan said, “She’s very hardworking and spends most of her time on rehearsals. Even if she misses a day, she’ll practice her lines alone. She’s highly talented, too.”
Su Binglan remembered when she first met Yang Xiaoxun. The former felt Yang Xiaoxun was a quick learner and had an excellent voice. Even her tune and lyrics were melodious.
“Everyone adored her when she was here. Some people would be excited for several days if she spoke to them.”
“Her acting is fantastic. She draws us in whenever she acts. I think she was born to be a performer.”
Su Binglan smiled, thinking everyone looked like they were fangirling. Of course, no one in this era knew what that meant. Even so, they enjoyed watching plays at the Grand Theater.
The family saw many people lining up outside the cold noodles shop as the carriage passed by. Shen Qiuhua said, “It’s such a hot day, so everyone’s queueing up at the entrance.”
“It’s because of how delicious Liangpi is,” Su Fengmao added, “We would have needed to queue up like them if we couldn’t have it at home.”
Su Wenxiu said, “It’s already past noon, yet there’s still a queue.”
Su Binglan smiled and said, “I’ll get someone to put a parasol at the entrance. Then, everyone can line up under it and stay shaded. After all, both sides of the streets are spacious.”
Liu Yinyin noticed some of the people wearing certain clothes. “Look at the clothes some of them are wearing. They should be tourists, right?” Su Binglan raised her brow, saying, “Those should be nomads..”
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“Where do you think the nomads are from?” Su Wenzhe asked curiously.
“They must be from the northern border. They have plenty of cattle and sheep there,” Liu Yinyin replied.
Su Binglan added, “Perhaps they’re here to buy seeds and grains.”
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‘Perhaps I can visit Bright Moon City on my way back to the border province.’
Su Wenxiu said, “Many people wearing foreign clothing visit the village and town often now.”
Su Fengmao chimed in, “It means our town and village are famous. So many people know about Su Teng Village.”
Last time, Lan Ruozhu did not spread the news about Su Teng Village because of the country’s internal strife. However, he had become the country’s emperor, and things had become peaceful.
Dingzhou opened its gates to the outside world. Therefore, news about Dingzhoul and Su Teng Village spread to all parts of the country. Many people visited for the delicacies and entertainment. Dingzhou had become a tourist spot for many.
Foreign merchants would even bring their local specialties to Su Teng Village and sell them there. They would even buy things from Su Teng Village and bring them to their hometown. The village had also become somewhat of a trading ground.
The Su family looked outside the carriage and discussed these things as they traveled to the farm.
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Su Binglan explained, “Most of the things we sell here consist of learning tools like paper, books, brushes, and ink.”
Su Xuexuan added, “There’s also a snack bar that sells dried fruits. The students like coming here at noon to buy snacks.’
Even the poorer students had pocket money now that every household in Su Teng Village had improved living conditions. Not everyone could eat their fill in the past, but they could even afford snacks now.
Moreover, the food in the cafeteria was so cheap that the students could save money on food.
Su Wenxiu said, “Some of the students who graduated from Blue Mountain Academy have continued their studies to prepare for the Imperial Exams.
“Some found jobs in the surrounding areas, while the others moved to the capital. Many places need talents like them now. It’s easy for the students to find high-paying jobs, too.”
After some thought, Su Fengmao said, “The academy is famous now. People are more willing to hire the students who graduated from here. Some work as managers, and some work in the factories.”
Su Xuexuan said softly, “Some of our seniors’ studies are average, but they don’t intend on taking the Imperial Exams. They just want to start a career near their homes to be closer to their parents.
“Some of our seniors did well and moved to the capital to become government officials. A few even returned to the academy to become teachers.
“Several of our seniors have returned to their hometowns and started private schools there. They even got registered to be teachers at the Imperial Court to receive salaries.”
The Imperial Exams only occurred once a year, and Lan Ruozhu’s demand for talent had increased. The former emperor was biased when picking talents in the past, but Lan Ruozhu selected talents based on their overall capabilities.
One could still hold a high position in the Imperial Court if one possessed more agricultural knowledge than others.
Moreover, Lan Ruozhu and Su Binglan had begun opening schools in various places, allowing children from all over the world to study for free. They also recruited talented students to be teachers.
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Shen Qiuhua sighed and said, “It looks much nicer around her now. I always thought Blue Mountain Academy’s surroundings were cold and lifeless in the past. The students looked numb and indifferent back then.”
“That wasn’t their fault,” Su Fengmao said, “They were like that last time because they barely had enough to eat. If I were in their shoes, I wouldn’t want to waste my energy talking, either.”
Everyone felt his words made sense. People would only have energy after eating.
Liu Yinyin said, “Many parents order milk for their children these days. They want to make sure their children are well-fed. People used to think of how expensive it was to send their children to Blue Mountain Academy.
“They might not even be able to rank in the Imperial Exams. That would have been a waste of their studies. Things are different now that His Imperial Highness has issued many beneficial decrees.
“It’ll be easy for the students to find stable jobs if they study hard enough, not to mention the Imperial Exams, which only occur once a year.”
Liu Yinyin read plenty of books because she often sent her children to school. Since that was the case, she had accumulated knowledge about the government decrease and Blue Mountain Academy.
“l didn’t expect you to know so much.” Su Wenzhe was surprised.
Liu Yinyin said in embarrassment, “That’s because Binglan encouraged us to study more. I feel reading books is very beneficial.”
Su Binglan asked, “Would you like to be a teacher, Sister-in-law?”
Liu Yinyin was stunned. “l…can be a teacher? But I’ve never gone to school, and I’m a girl.”
Su Binglan responded, “Most of the teachers are guys, but there are male and female students. The schools will feel more confident in helping the female students if there are female teachers. After all, women are more attentive. The
Imperial Court encourages girls to study.”
Liu Yinyin felt a burning passion in her heart when she heard Su Binglan’s words. “Can I really become a teacher? Will I need to take the Imperial Exam,
Su Binglan answered, “Well, you’ll need to continue reading and learning. I’ll organize some books for you to study later. Before you know it, there will be an examination to become a teacher. You can become one if you pass the exams with no background issues.”
Su Binglan had discussed these things with Lan Ruozhu when she was in the capital. He even felt it would be better to have male and female teachers.
Liu Yinyin felt motivated, saying, “I’ll study hard, Binglan!’
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Liu Yinyin’s voice trembled due to excitement. She knew listening to her sister-in-law was always the right thing to do. Besides helping to manage the factory, she spent her time reading and studying.
She enjoyed reading because she could learn a lot from books. Most importantly, Su Binglan had built a massive library in Su Teng Village and allowed everyone to read its books for free.
Sometimes, Liu Yinyin would bring her sons there to read with her husband. The library’s environment was excellent, and everyone was delighted to read there. Time seemingly flew by when they were inside.
People could sit and read in peace. Even the sound of flipping pages was quiet so as not to disturb others. Moreover, the books were neatly categorized, making them easier to locate.
Of course, Liu Yinyin did not know that initially. When she visited the library for the first time, the librarian guided her through the place and even advised her on certain things.
The library also served water for free. Sometimes, people would even say the water tasted better than elsewhere. No one knew that Su Binglan had placed a spirit stone inside the water tank.
Liu Yinyin had learned a lot in the library, but she never expected her sister-in-law to suggest that she become a teacher. Liu Yinyin did not even dare to consider such a career.
She felt she could make her parents proud if she became a teacher. Although it was good to be a factory manager, the people of this era always looked up to scholars. Therefore, people held teachers in high regard.
Liu Yinyin suppressed her excitement and said, “Thank you, Binglan.”
Su Binglan smiled. “You don’t have to thank me. You should thank yourself because you study hard every day. If you pass the exam, it’ll be because of your hard work.’
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As the family chatted, they arrived at the foot of the valley to the north of town. They lifted the carriage curtains and looked outside to see a vast farm. Su Wenzhe exclaimed in disbelief, “Sister, the farm is massive!”
Su Xuehai looked outside curiously and excitedly. “Wow, there are so many cows!”
“Yeah, there are so many,” Liu Yinyin said smilingly, “The milk you and your brother drink comes from her.’
Shen Qiuhua got off the carriage and took a deep breath as she looked around. She sighed, saying, “The air is fresh even though there are so many cows.”
Su Fengmao followed suit. He nodded and praised, “It’s so clean here with all the cows in their pens.”
He saw several people cleaning the area and noticed the words embroidered in their uniforms—Su Family Farm.
“The workers gather milk daily,” Su Binglan explained, “Then, a few of them deliver the fresh milk to the customers every morning. We get many visitors, and they feel assured when ordering milk after looking around.
“We try to keep the environment and milk as clean as possible. The workers wear clean gloves whenever they gather the milk. The buckets are clean, too.”
Shen Qiuhua nodded. ‘Yeah, they look clean and organized. Of course, people will feel assured when they order fresh milk, not to mention this milk doesn’t smell weird.’
Su Binglan smiled, saying, “We add some vinegar to the milk to remove that smell.’
She even added a little spiritual spring water to ensure the milks purity.
Su Wenxiu asked curiously, “Sister, you should be able to get plenty of milk with this many cows, right?”
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Shen Qiuhua said, “Milk tea is popular now, so you indeed need plenty of milk.
Su Binglan smiled. “More people will want to order fresh milk, too. The amount of fresh milk we’ll need will surpass what we need for milk tea. Some teas don’t need milk, but we need to use it to make cakes, too.’
Liu Yinyin recalled something and said, “It seems a lot of people are eating cakes on their birthdays now.”
Su Binglan explained, “That’s because we have several large cakes in the dessert shop. The customers will become curious when they see the cakes. The manager will tell the customers that the large cakes are for birthdays and festivals. They even encourage the customers to use candles.”
“Yeah, Xuexuan said some of his classmates’ parents have begun buying
birthday cakes for their children.”
Su Binglan looked at her two nephews and said, “I’ll make you two big birthday cakes for your birthdays, okay?”
Su Fengmao noticed a building outside the farm and asked curiously,
“Binglan, is that a tea house? What’s something like that doing here?”
“Indeed, that’s a tea house, but I haven’t opened it yet. I plan to gather tea leaves first. Then, people can buy some for themselves. The pavilion is also a place for visitors to rest.”
Since Lan Ruozhu became the emperor, the control over tea leaves was no longer strict. Everyone could buy and sell tea leaves as they wished. That way, even ordinary folks could enjoy drinking tea.
Shen Qiuhua and Su Fengmao entered the shop curiously and saw several large tables with tea sets on them. Indeed, customers could sit and enjoy their tea there.
“This place looks perfect for drinking tea..”
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Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua felt relaxed as they sat inside. The windows were open, letting in the summer breeze.
“The wind here feels so good.”
Su Binglan smiled and explained, “Jin’an and I chose the location for this farm. It’s pretty good because of the breeze.”
She picked up a kettle and went to pour water for her parents, but Luo Jin’an took the kettle and helped her. Su Binglan simply smiled at her husband. The couple had a tacit understanding of each other.
The family drank some water and rested for a while before returning home in the afternoon. On the journey home, they took another street in Su Teng Village’s development site.
There was a milk tea shop on this street, and of course, the family saw several people queueing up there. Su Binglan asked her nephews, “Do you want some?”
Su Xuehai was younger and more enthusiastic than his older brother. He
nodded vigorously, saying, “Yes, please, Aunt Binglan!”
Su Xuexuan also wanted milk tea but was too shy to ask. Even so, he was already seven years old. He had become more mature after studying at Blue Mountain Academy for so long.
“All right, I’ll order it for you.” Although Su Binglan was the shop owner, she still stood in line and waited to order. After all, there were so many people lining up outside.
When Su Binglan returned to the carriage, Shen Qiuhua sighed and said, “l heard there’s a milk tea shop in town, too. There are always people queueing there also.’
“That’s because milk tea tastes so good,” Liu Yinyin said smilingly, “l noticed more young ladies wanting to buy milk tea compared to men.”
Shen Qiuhua added, “Even your grandmother and aunt like drinking milk tea. Still, we can’t drink too much because there’s a lot of sugar in it. It’s okay if we drink it occasionally.”
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The whole family was busy with their crops while Luo Jin’an chopped plenty of firewood for them to use that night.
Su Binglan said, “Father, Mother, let’s bring a few basins to the pond to gather cicadas.’
Although everyone wondered how many cicadas they could catch, they did not doubt her. Therefore, everyone did as she said and went to the pond together. Su Binglan found a spot to sit and said, “Let’s make a fire here.”
“All right,” Su Fengmao said as he laid the firewood.
“Father, even though there’s a pond here, you’ll have to be careful with the fire. Don’t let the embers get too far.”
Shen Qiuhua added, “You’re right, Binglan. The embers might escape and cause a fire. Please be careful, dear.’
Su Fengmao said, “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing. 1 can handle this minor issue.”
Cicadas chirped by the pond all summer night. One could tell there were many of them there. The trees beside the pond were enormous, and the cicadas were not visible from above.
“We have to shake these trees,” Su Binglan said, “The cicadas will then fly off and into the fire. Afterward, we’ll pick them out.”
“We can do that,” Su Wenzhe said with a smile. However, after some thought, he said, “Wait, how will we shake such enormous trees?”
“I’ll shake it,” Su Binglan said as she approached the tree.
“Here, let me help.” Luo Jin’an took his wife’s hand, and the duo shook the tree together.
Su Wenzhe remembered his brother-in-law as Young Marshal Wei. He knew ordinary people would have failed to shake the tree, but not Luo Jin’an. Su Wenzhe looked at his brother-in-law admiringly.
When Luo Jin’an returned, he continued practicing martial arts with Su Wenzhe. Of course, the latter could not compare to Luo Jin’an’s skills and strength.
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Soon, the cicadas flew off the tree and toward the fire before burning and falling to the ground. Su Wenzhe picked up the cicadas and said, “It’s so simple if we can just pick them up like this.
“I only knew how to hunt cicadas with sticks last time. Sometimes, I’d only catch a few after trying all afternoon. I’ve already picked up so many this time.”
“Father, I got some, too,” Su Xuexuan said excitedly.
“Me too!” Su Xuehai refused to let his brother outdo him. It was only natural for children to like doing such things. The two boys were not afraid of cicadas and simply picked them up.@@novelbin@@
Shen Qiuhua, Liu Yinyin, and Su Wenxiu joined in, too. Everyone was excited, while Su Binglan was happy to see her family having fun.
“Are these enough, Binglan?”
Su Binglan looked at the lot and said, “That should be plenty. We also have enough to give some to Granduncle and Grandpa.”
Su Wenxiu sighed. “I didn’t expect to catch so many cicadas.”
“It’s normal for so many to show up during summer. They kept chirping even when we were napping in the afternoon.”
The family caught many cicadas before going home together. Then, Shen Qiuhua soaked them in water to prevent them from flying away. Meanwhile, Su Binglan cleaned and stir-fried some snails.
Immediately after, she began to fry the cicadas. After lighting a fire, she added oil to the pot and then fried the cicadas. Soon after, she added cooking wine and seasonings.
She fried the cicadas until they were as crispy as possible. That way, it would test the best. Su Binglan said, ‘I made these snails and cicadas a little spicier. Grandpa can’t eat much chili, so I’ll send him and the others a different batch later.’
Su Fengmao said, “Your grandpa would be delighted if I went. I’d be happy to visit him while I’m at it.’
Su Binglan said, “Okay, you can send Granpa’s share over. Oh, don’t forget to teach Granduncle and the others how to eat the snails. Take these toothpicks, too.”
Su Fengmao happily said, “You’re so attentive, my dear daughter.”
After some thought, Su Binglan asked, “Oh, Mother, where are the pearl necklaces for Grandma and Aunt Dingwan?”
“They’re here. I can send them over tonight. I’ll go with your father.” Shen
Qiuhua had already planned to visit Dingwan and Old Madam Su anyway..
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