The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Begins in Songhu

Chapter 34 Being scolded

...The 800-li Qinchuan Plain was covered in flying dust, and 30 million Shaanxi people were singing Qinqiang together. They were happy about a bowl of oil-splashed noodles, but they complained about it because there was no chili in it.

A Guanzhong proverb reveals the status of oil-splashed noodles in the hearts of Shaanxi people.

It was also on the Battle of Shanghai that the old squad leader gave the highest farewell etiquette to his brothers who were about to die in battle.

Although the brothers in the special forces company were unable to eat the oil-splashed noodles and roujiamo, the thoughtfulness and touching moments made me miss them even after many years.

I guess it's for this reason that the oil-splashed noodles and roujiamo I make have a different flavor... Excerpt from Hu Biao's diary collection, "Hu Shuo"...

In the suburbs of a provincial capital in the south, there is a community called Times New City.

In 11, the housing price here was 8500 yuan per square meter, and in 18 it rose to a maximum of 1.6 yuan; it can be said that the residents who bought houses here a few years ago suddenly made a fortune of millions.

But what's the latest price now? The agent listed it at 7500 yuan per square meter, but no one is interested.

As a result, the more than 600 households living there are so worried that when they think about their fixed assets that were once worth millions, only one-third of them are left.

There is always a strong urge to open the window and curse at the top of my lungs.

Gao Yi, a greasy middle-aged man, was once one of them; especially when he thought about the fact that a considerable portion of his monthly salary had to be used to pay the mortgage, he almost wanted to die.

It was said that it was once, but that was when Gao Yi opened his eyes and was surprised to find that he was not dead, and had returned to the modern plane and was familiar with his home. His mentality was completely different.

Now I am making breakfast for my family in a happy mood.

Yes, it was to make breakfast. After many years, the head of the Gao family finally walked into the kitchen again.

Why? In the past, after working overtime at the company, I would come home exhausted and wait until I was middle-aged. After a quick wash, I would go to sleep on the single bed in the study.

I slept until my wife prepared breakfast, then I hurriedly got up, ate a little, and went out to work again.

As for why Mr. Gao Yi chose to sleep in the study after returning home? I can only say that those who understand will understand.

But today is different. After accidentally seeing the group photo of the special forces company, the bits and pieces that happened in those ten days, and familiar faces came to my mind like a tide.

This made Gao Yi, a middle-aged man, completely stunned for a moment.

This situation continued until Gao Yi was awakened by the sound of footsteps coming from the living room. It must be his wife getting up to make breakfast for the family.

Instinctively, he glanced at the sky outside the window and the cell phone at hand.

I was surprised to find that it was only 5:45 in the morning and it was still dark outside. It turned out that my wife got up so early every day.

It may not matter for one or two days, but it is really hard to do this for all these years.

Thinking of this, Gao Yi inexplicably felt guilty and distressed. You know, when his wife married him, she couldn't even cook.

He quickly got up, gave his confused wife a hug, and said:

"Go to sleep for a while, and leave today's breakfast to me."

"What's wrong with you? I'm so nervous today." The daughter-in-law complained, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

But the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes are so glaring, because the girl who was once young and charming now has so many wrinkles without realizing it.

Breakfast was rice noodles made by Gao Yi and stir-fried pork with chili peppers.

I don’t know if it was because of his family’s support or because his cooking skills were exceptional today, but he received praise from his wife and two children.

Gathering around the dining table, the family chatted and laughed in a very warm atmosphere. It could be said that Gao Yi's family had not experienced such a joyful atmosphere for a long time.

It turns out that if you want to make your family happy, just a bowl of rice noodles is enough.

It was during this process that Gao Yi came to a realization: Isn't life just like this? Ordinary, trivial, and filled with all sorts of worries.

But as long as my parents are healthy, my wife is in a good mood, and my children grow up happily, that's enough...******
Half an hour later, in a Shaanxi noodle restaurant in Majuqiao.

Hu Biao asked the boss in a rather skeptical tone, "Boss, are you sure you're from Shaanxi Province? Are these oil-splashed noodles and roujiamo the most authentic ways to make them?"

Hu Biao had such a reaction after he came to this noodle shop excitedly.

With great anticipation, I ordered a big bowl of oil-splashed noodles and two roujiamo.

Even when the boss was busy rolling and cooking the noodles, he had already chopped some garlic in advance, and even planned to order another portion if the noodles were not enough.

Although a large bowl of oil-splashed vegetarian noodles, that is, a bowl without meat, costs 20 yuan, and a roujiamo costs 12 yuan; for Hu Biao's current consumption habits, it is not cheap at all.

You have to know that when he usually eats at fast food restaurants, he usually gets one meat dish and two vegetable dishes for ten yuan.

He only eats two meals a day at most, and one meal here is enough for him to eat for two days.

What was the result? For Hu Biao, this was a truly bloody feast. After he ate it, a number of comments involuntarily surfaced in his mind:
The oil used in the oil-splashed noodles was not rapeseed oil, the oil temperature was too high, and the seasoning was burnt. It was a failure!

Not enough alkali was added when kneading the dough, the kneading time was not good enough, and the noodles were cooked for too long, resulting in failure!
The chili powder is not the authentic Qin pepper, nor is it the kind that the boss baked himself. I guess he bought it at the vegetable market, and the one he bought was the cheaper one.
It's like the noodles have lost their soul, a failure!
There are also vinegar, garlic, vegetable toppings, etc. It can be said that Hu Biao can find a lot of problems with each item, and even the quantity is quite limited.

The only thing worth mentioning is that Hu Biao, who had just traveled back in time, thought that this bowl of noodles had enough oil and water.

Faced with Hu Biao's question, the middle-aged boss who was reading a novel on his mobile phone did not even raise his head, but opened his mouth and said:
"Yeah! I was born and raised in Chang'an, Shaanxi Province. The oil-splashed noodles and roujiamo I make are 100% authentic, aren't they?"

Good boy! The heavy accent of Northeast China made Hu Biao realize that he had asked a lonely question.

However, after experiencing the Battle of Shanghai, Hu Biao never understood the importance of food so well, especially food with plenty of oil and water.

Although these oil-splashed noodles and roujiamo did not disappoint him, he did not intend to waste them.

While eating, I suggested to the boss:
"Boss, next time you mix the dough, you need to add one-third more alkali, and knead the dough for twice as long. When you cook the noodles, you will see..."

Unexpectedly, Hu Biao's series of sincere suggestions was just the beginning.

The boss flew into a rage after hearing this, threw his phone down, and started swearing:
"Who gave you this bad habit? If you like it, eat it. If you don't, get lost. If you talk so much, why don't you open your own shop selling oil-splashed noodles and roujiamo?"

Hu Biao: “…”

After finishing the noodles and roujiamo and spending 32 yuan, Hu Biao went out with his hands in his trouser pockets.

He walked slowly, with a sand pipe in his mouth, like an idler; in fact, Hu Biao was seriously thinking about his own affairs, that is, the question of where he should go in the future.

First of all, he confirmed one thing: he would definitely not continue to lie flat in the future.

Because if they really do that, they will be sorry for the brothers who died in the battle; no matter how bad the modern plane is, for them, it is a good era that they dare not even dream of.

Therefore, even if it is not for himself, Hu Biao must live well in the future for the expectations and thoughts of his brothers; he does not seek to live a rich and glorious life, but he must live positively.

In this case, continuing to do odd jobs is definitely not an option.

So, do you go to the factory to screw in screws, or go to the construction site to move bricks?
It seems that this choice is not bad, because after having a stable career, I can learn some skills and crafts in my spare time.

Save money slowly, pay off all the debts you owe, and stop avoiding them.

Of course, this process is definitely difficult; but no matter how difficult it is, can it be harder than holding a bundle of grenades and blowing up the Japanese tanks while being bombarded by bullets?
Thinking of this, Hu Biao walked towards the Majuqiao Talent Market.

Just when Hu Biao's life trajectory was about to develop into a factory master or a construction worker, a bald man made his life weird and created another possibility.

To be more precise, as Hu Biao was walking excitedly, he suddenly heard a voice in his ears:
"Hey, man, have you eaten?"

　PS: I would like to clarify that the plot of the modern dimension only has a few chapters, and the next mission will soon be here.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)