I fell through the tunnel and brought my family to live a good life

After the family has had a good rest and the chestnuts have been soaked for a while, they can be made into sugar-roasted chestnuts. Although it is called sugar-roasted, it is more appropriate to describe them as chestnuts boiled in sugar water.

Xu's mother and Li Dahua also washed their hands and followed Xu Congyi to the kitchen. While lighting the fire, Xu Congyi simply told them the previous steps. The important thing to note is not to put too much water in the sugar syrup. The sugar syrup only needs to cover the chestnuts slightly, otherwise it will take too long to cook.

The current steps are a bit similar to boiling sugar, that is, boil it over high heat to evaporate the water, then turn to low heat after the water content is reduced, and at the same time use a spatula to constantly turn the chestnuts over so that they keep rolling in the syrup and every part is evenly covered with syrup.

"Grandma, Mom, you see, because turning the chestnuts with a shovel looks like cooking, we call it sugar-fried chestnuts." Xu Congyi turned the chestnuts and talked to the two of them.

This sugar-roasted chestnut is very easy to make. It is ready in no time and is served out and left to cool.

There was inevitably some sugar left in the pot, but this sugar could not be used again. Xu Congyi poured hot water into the pot and cleaned the pot.

Li Dahua felt distressed. "Girl, can't you make sugar water with it? Why did you just pour it into the swill bucket?"

"Mom," Xu Congyi explained patiently, "we have to peel the chestnuts before eating them. We have already used this sugar twice, and we have just made sugar-fried chestnuts. The residue from the chestnut shells may be left in the pot. Boiling sugar water at this time will be the same as drinking the sweet water for washing the pot."

After listening to her daughter's words, Li Dahua also felt that it made sense. Now there was a lot of sugar at home, and her daughter also taught her how to make sugar. In the future, she would have plenty of sugar water whenever she wanted. Why bother drinking the hot pot water that was full of dregs?

After cleaning up the kitchen, the three of them walked into the main room with chestnuts. The two brothers were chopping wood in the yard, chopping the thicker wood into thinner ones so that they would be easier to use.

"Congwen, Cong'an, stop chopping. The sugar-roasted chestnuts are ready. Come wash them and eat them." Xu's mother walked behind them and called them into the house.

When Xu Cong'an heard that the delicious food was ready, he was more excited than anyone else. He threw down his axe and ran to the main hall. Xu's mother was prepared. She grabbed his clothes to stop him from running and told him to wash his hands quickly. Xu Cong'an wanted to wash away the matter, but his grandmother told him that the sugar-roasted chestnuts were wrapped in sugar and had to be peeled by hand. If he didn't wash his hands, he would eat all the dirt. So he reluctantly walked to the well. Xu's mother and Xu Congwen followed closely behind. Xu's mother was responsible for scooping water for the two to wash their hands. Both of them had a lot of dust and dirt on their hands, and it took a while to wash them clean.

After washing their hands, the two brothers walked into the house impatiently. Li Dahua and Xu Congyi did not start eating. Xu Congyi did not like sweet food very much, and she had been smelling sweets since she had been making them for the past few days, so she did not want to eat it. Li Dahua wanted to wait until everyone was together to eat together.

"Eat quickly!" Mother Xu looked at her daughter-in-law and grandson who were staring at Li Zi and said with a smile.

Several people started eating happily. Xu Congyi sat beside them, supporting his face with his hands and looking at them with a smile. It must be said that the Xu family members were really supportive. They kept praising Xu Congyi while eating. Even though Xu Congyi told them that these were all made according to the methods in the magic book, they still kept praising him.

There was a pot of chestnuts, and after several people finished eating, there was still a large half left, especially Xu Cong'an. Xu Congyi looked at her second brother's expression, who wanted to eat some but was reluctant to take some, and was a little puzzled. Could it be that the food below was spoiled? She also reached out and took one, peeled it and ate it. It was soft, sweet and delicious.

"Why don't you eat anymore?" Xu Congyi looked at her family. Suddenly she remembered something and said quickly, "There is still a lot to do. I will do it after Grandpa and Dad wait for them. This will be done quickly."

"No," Xu Congwen finally spoke, "You worked so hard to make the candy and the sugar-roasted chestnuts, but you didn't eat them yourself and just looked at us. Why is that? Do you want to give us all the delicious food and you don't eat it yourself, so we left these for you."

So that's how it is. Xu Congyi was a little moved. Maybe this is how people who lack love are. It may be a trivial thing in the eyes of others, but it will be very touching to him.

"Oh, don't leave it for me! When I was making it, I felt full just by smelling the aroma. I don't want to eat it at all. Besides, now that I have this skill, I can make it for myself anytime I want. Please don't leave it for me!" Xu Congyi said in an exaggerated manner.

The whole family was amused by her mischievous appearance, and the laughter echoed throughout the courtyard.