Back to 1978: Getting rich starts with treasure hunting

A large iron pot of mixed fish was stewed, and one-third of the half bucket of fish was used up. Lin Shu also fried some dried mushrooms and green vegetables and asked them to set the table and prepare to eat.

After the remaining fish is fried, it is placed on a wire drying mat and slowly dried with the embers from the recent cooking.

Tang Jianjun shouted, "Sister-in-law, come and eat quickly. We can prepare the remaining fish after dinner."

Gu Jiu arranged for several brothers to come in. Seeing her busy with the last pot, he distressedly advised: "You have been running in the mountains all day today. Aren't you tired? Go out and eat first. I will do these after dinner."

"Okay, we'll finish it right away." Lin Shu scooped out the last pot of fish and placed them on the drying mat, then asked Gu Jiu to place the drying mat on the stove to slowly dry it.

"The temperature is still so high. If we don't cook the fish properly, they will go bad tomorrow. It would be great if we had a refrigerator. We could just put the meat and fish in the refrigerator. It would save time and worry."

"Refrigerators are hard to buy in China, and the prices are not cheap. Next time I will ask my friends in Guangdong Province to see if they can get one here."

Gu Jiu poured water into a basin for Lin Shu to wash his hands. When they finished washing their hands and went out, they found that everyone was waiting for them.

"Why are you all just sitting there? Hurry up and start eating. I told you I'd come out after I finish my little work in front of the stove. Why are you all waiting for me? Everyone, feel free to pour us some wine."

"Sister-in-law, the wine is already full, we are just waiting for you, the chef. How did you cook this fish? It is so delicious. Just sitting here and smelling it makes my stomach growl."

A big pot of fish, all fried until golden on both sides, with ginger slices, basil, and some green and red peppers. Even without smelling the fragrance, the appearance alone makes you hungry.

When the couple sat down, no one was polite anymore. Everyone picked up a fish and put it in the bowl. Lin Shu also picked up one and took a light bite. The fish was fresh, spicy and a little sweet. It was indeed different from the taste of farmed fish.

Artificially farmed fish, especially those farmed in later generations, require a lot of seasoning when cooking, and the strong flavors must overwhelm the fishy smell.

This fish raised with mountain spring water can be cooked very deliciously by adding a little ginger and chili. The taste is really unforgettable.

It is no wonder that in later generations, many middle-aged and elderly people miss the fish and meat they ate in their childhood. They always like to emphasize that fish and meat never taste like they did in their childhood.

Some people may think that it is because there was nothing to eat when we were young that we always miss meat and fish. But it is not the case. The fact is that the fish and meat at that time were not polluted and were truly natural, and they were really delicious.

After eating a fish, scoop some of the milky fish soup. The slightly spicy milky fish soup is also very fresh, with a hint of sweetness, and should be nutritious.

Tang Jianjun: "Sister-in-law, why didn't I realize that miscellaneous fish is so delicious before?"

Lin Shu smiled and asked, "What kind of fish do you usually eat at home?"

"Sometimes we rarely eat fish at home, so my mother buys big fish, such as grass carp, silver carp, and carp. She rarely buys miscellaneous fish weighing a few taels."

"Misc fish tastes good too. Some people dislike the fact that miscellaneous fish have many small bones, but in fact some miscellaneous fish have very few bones." Lin Shu smiled.

Tang Jianjun nodded: "Next time I see people selling miscellaneous fish in the countryside, I will buy some and ask my mother to cook it. Then I will send some to you."

Gu Jiu glanced at him and said, "Don't brag, kid. Buy the fish first."

"There is a river near Xihe Brigade. How about we go fishing there this weekend?"

Speaking of eating fish, Xu Dan thought of a small river near the county town.

They should be able to catch some fish and shrimp in the creek. Even if not, they can exchange some fish with the villagers for them to eat.

"Okay, I don't have anything to do on the weekend." Li Yuanchao replied.

Tang Jianjun raised his hand in agreement, "I don't have anything to do either."

The three looked at Gu Jiu.

"We'll see how the situation develops. I've been quite busy lately." Gu Jiu glanced at Lin Shu, his lips curled up slightly. He has been very busy lately, busy making money.

Tang Jianjun put down his wine glass and said, "Brother Jiu, don't make up those empty excuses. You have to make time when you don't have time. The brothers can't do without you when they act together."

Lin Shu found it funny. "Don't look at me. If you want to go, go ahead. I didn't tie your feet to stop you from leaving."

Gu Jiu touched his nose.

Tang Jianjun was happy to hear this and said, "Isn't that right? Sister-in-law is the most sensible. Ninth brother has agreed that we will come to call you when the time comes. Don't act like you are henpecked after getting married and let the brothers look down on you."

Gu Jiu's face instantly turned black, and he kicked him from under the table, "What are you talking about? When did I become henpecked? How did you know that I was henpecked? This is called respect, mutual understanding between husband and wife, understand? If you don't understand, shut up!"

"Hey!" Tang Jianjun's calf was kicked, and he quickly retracted his foot in fear, "Brother Jiu, don't get physical with me when you disagree with me. I was wrong, brother. You are not henpecked, you are respectful."

After saying that, he quickly bent down and rubbed his legs.

Everyone saw him grimacing in pain and laughed out loud.

Lin Shu patted Gu Jiu lightly and said angrily, "Don't touch me while eating. What if Tang Jianjun gets choked while eating fish if you kick him like that?"

After hearing what Lin Shu said, Gu Jiu calmed down and everyone started laughing again.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Brother Jiu, brother, open the door!"

"You didn't even invite me to dinner. You were hiding here eating alone. Did you think I couldn't find you?"

No one present had expected Xu Ting to come to them. Her sudden arrival startled everyone.

"Cough cough!"

Tang Jianjun just took a bite of the fish, but was so frightened that the fish choked on his throat.

Gu Jiu discovered that he quickly stood up and patted him on the back a few times. Fortunately, the substance was not stuck deep in the body, and he spit it out after a few pats.

Lin Shu stood up and said to Gu Jiu, "I'll go open the door. Pour him a glass of water to calm him down."

As soon as the door opens.

Xu Ting saw Lin Shu inside the door and frowned: "Why are you still staying at Brother Jiu's house?"

Lin Shu rolled his eyes and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Are you coming in or not? If not, I will close the door."

Xu Ting choked, gave her a look, and walked in with her neck tilted back.

Xu Ming looked at Xu Ting, who was looking up with her neck like a victorious rooster, and asked helplessly, "Why did you come here?"

"You didn't even invite me to the dinner!" Xu Ting immediately felt aggrieved.

Lin Shu closed the door and came in, just in time to hear this, "Brother Xu, go to the cupboard and get her a set of bowls and chopsticks. If she wants to drink, get her a wine glass."

Xu Ming concealed his worries, turned around and went in to get a set of bowls and chopsticks, "Don't stand there, come and eat."

He looked like he was being bullied, and it hurt his eyes.

Tang Jianjun, who was originally sitting with Xu Ming, hurriedly moved to the other side and sat with Li Yuanchao.

Xu Ming helped her pick up a fish and said, "Eat it. This is spring water fish. It tastes good."

"Where did it come from?"

"Gu Jiu caught it in the mountains. Don't ask any questions. Just eat yours."

Xu Ming felt tired. His younger sister's eyes kept falling on Gu Jiu. Didn't she see that Gu Jiu's brows were already furrowed?

Tang Jianjun seemed to remember something and said, "I met Uncle Chen on the street last time. He told me that Chen Cheng would be returning to the city in a few days."