Crossing the Unknown Country

Su He's mother said, "Then let Su He and I go cook! We brought some meat, and Su He is very good at cooking now! You can try her cooking skills."

Su He and her mother went to the kitchen to cook. This kitchen was not as bright as their new house. It was dark inside, but the stove was relatively clean. Su He's mother lit the fire. The stove was a bit high, so Su He stepped on a stool and started cooking.

Su He first cooked the rice, which they had brought with them. After cooking the rice, Su He started to cut the meat, finding a piece of fat and lean meat, and cut it into cubes, preparing to make braised pork.

First, I cut off the fat and refined some lard, then brought the lard residue directly into the house for grandma and the others to eat as snacks.

After frying the braised pork, I took it out and added oil and sugar to fry it for color. Then I put the meat in and stir-fry it, and then added water to stew it. Fortunately, I had seasonings in my car. There was nothing in my grandma's kitchen except a little oil and salt.

Su He cut some large slices of meat, stir-fried them evenly, added various vegetables, and made a stew. Because there were many people at noon, and I was afraid that my aunt would come back and cause trouble, I only fried two dishes, a larger amount. Anyway, there was enough oil and meat, so it would not be bad no matter how you eat it.

Just put the cooked rice in the big steamer and wait for my uncle and his family of four to come back for dinner.

She and her mother went back to the house to chat with grandma and grandpa. Grandma Su He had already looked at all the things they brought, and she was so distressed that she kept saying, "You can't spend money like this. No matter how much money you have, it's not enough!"

Su He smiled and said, "Grandma, this is just a few dollars. We earn money now, isn't it for spending? It's our duty to honor you. Don't feel bad about it. We don't need this money."

Su He's father was talking to his father-in-law about how he made compost and how he supported his family. The two of them were chatting animatedly. Su He's grandfather excitedly asked Su He's father about the details of composting, how to build a chicken coop, and how to raise earthworms. Seeing the large basket of eggs that Su He and his family brought, which were large and fresh, he thought about making one himself.

The father-in-law and son-in-law chatted and became more and more warm, without any sense of strangeness at the beginning. After all, they left unhappily at the beginning, and Su He's father and grandfather were still a little embarrassed at first, but now that they have talked it out, it's nothing.

Grandma Su He was so happy to hear them talking about family matters. She was so happy to hear that the children of the Su family went to school in the town. She smiled and said, "That's great. Our Feng and Run brothers have also made great achievements. I am waiting for the children to pass the imperial examinations."

Grandma Su He asked about the family business, looked at the noodles brought, and looked at them curiously. This was her daughter's business. When she heard that the family had built a big house and asked them to stay there for two days, she shook her head and said she would not go.

Su He smiled and said, "Grandma, you can go with me today! Let's go to town to see Doctor Jin. I am studying medicine with him now. Let him take a good look at you. I can also go home and take care of your health."

Su Heniang also said: "We now have three courtyards at home, and there are many houses. Now we have a place to live, why don't you stay there for a few days!"

Finally, after persuasion from Su He and Su He's mother, Su He's grandmother finally agreed to stay at their house for two days. Su He's mother was relieved. Seeing her mother coughing from time to time, she knew that she was reluctant to see a doctor or take medicine, and the disease was wasting away here!

At this time, I heard someone talking outside the door and walked in. I heard a boy say in surprise: "Grandma, who's here? Whose mule cart is this?"

Su He and his mother came out to greet them, and looked at the four people coming in. Su He's mother shouted, "Big brother, big sister-in-law, brother Jun, and brother Wen are back."

When Qin Wenyi saw his aunt coming back, he was overjoyed and shouted: "Second aunt, you are back. I missed you so much."

Qin Junyi was probably a little older, and he called out shyly, "Second aunt, Sister Su He, you are here."

When Su He's aunt came home and saw the mule cart, she was very surprised. Now, seeing how Su He's family was dressed, she knew that they lived a good life. At this time, Su He's father also came out.

Su He's aunt smiled and said, "Her second aunt and second uncle, you are back. Su He has grown up and is becoming more and more beautiful."

Uncle Su He rubbed his hands and said quickly: "Come into the house, let's go in and talk."

The group of people entered the main hall and sat down. Grandma Su He took out the things that Su He's mother said she would give them. Grandma Su He said, "These are for the two brothers. These are what they gave to you two. Take them!"

Grandma Su He finally stood up for once, saying that these were all brought back by her daughter.

Aunt Su He's eyes lit up. These were all good things. She smiled and said, "Come on! What else do you want to take? You look embarrassed."

Then he shouted to Uncle Su He, "Why don't you take it to our room? I'll go and make something delicious. Second Aunt, wait a moment!"