After the separation, I took my whole family to eat delicious food and drink spicy

The next morning, as soon as the sky turned pale, Li Xiaoxiao got up quietly, for fear of disturbing her family who were still sleeping.

After she had simply washed up, she began to prepare breakfast for the family. She went to the vegetable garden to pick a bunch of fresh cabbage, chopped it into small pieces and mixed it with white flour. She also beat two eggs in it, added a little salt and stirred it evenly, then started to make pot stickers and egg pancakes.

Just when Li Xiaoxiao was halfway through pasting the pancakes, Bai and the others got up and saw that Li Xiaoxiao was already pasting the pancakes. Li Fang took the initiative to light the fire, and Bai helped Li Xiaoxiao to make breakfast. Li Linlin went to feed the little rabbit. Knowing that Li Xiaoxiao was going to go up the mountain today, Bai specially wrapped three pancakes in oil paper and put them in a bamboo basket to prevent him from getting too tired and hungry from climbing the mountain.

After breakfast, Li Xiaoxiao, carrying a bamboo basket and a sickle, followed by Li Fang and Li Linlin, set off into the mountains. The air in the early morning forest was exceptionally fresh, and the chirping of birds was like nature's most melodious music.

Li Xiaoxiao followed the familiar path, step by step, deeper into the forest. Her sharp eyes never missed any corner that might bring rewards, and she would occasionally look after her younger brothers and sisters behind her.

The sunlight shines through the treetops, casting mottled shadows, adding a touch of mystery and vitality to this ancient forest.

After walking for about half an hour, Li Xiaoxiao arrived at a relatively open area. Here, the sun was abundant, the soil was fertile, and a variety of wild plants grew. She squatted down and carefully examined each plant, searching for its potential value. Just then, her eyes were caught by a shrub with a strange appearance.

The shrub is about half a meter tall, and its branches are full of bright red fruits, like sparkling gems inlaid among the green leaves.

Li Xiaoxiao's heart moved. Isn't this wolfberry? It just looks a little smaller than modern wolfberries. But it's not surprising. After all, many modern things will be improved after repeated cultivation.

Although she didn't know much about pharmacology, Li Xiaoxiao knew that wolfberry not only had extremely high medicinal value, but was also a popular tonic among the people. More importantly, it flourished so abundantly in this mountain forest, as if it were a treasure bestowed by heaven.

Li Xiaoxiao was so excited that she quickly went forward to take a closer look. She saw that the wolfberry fruits were plump, bright in color, and exuded a faint fragrance.

She carefully picked a few and put them in her mouth to taste. A sweet taste with a slightly astringent taste bloomed on the tip of her tongue, which was the familiar wolfberry taste.

"Great! We've finally found a way to make money!" Li Xiaoxiao was secretly delighted. She knew the value of goji berries and what this discovery meant to her and her family. So, she immediately called on Li Fang and Li Linlin to get started, and they began picking goji berries.

However, although wolfberries are delicious, picking them is not easy. They grow in bushes with dense branches and leaves, and you need to patiently push aside the branches and leaves to find the fruits.

Li Xiaoxiao and her team are not afraid of hard work. While picking, she carefully protects the wolfberry trees from damage. She knows that only by protecting this wolfberry forest can we ensure a sustainable harvest in the future.

As time went by, the sun rose higher, and the temperature in the forest climbed with it. Beads of sweat covered Li Xiaoxiao and the others' foreheads, but they were oblivious. Knowing they could sell the fruit, Li Fang and Li Linlin worked even harder.

As more and more wolfberries were picked, Li Xiaoxiao and the other two began to divide the work: Li Xiaoxiao was responsible for identifying and picking ripe wolfberries; Li Fang and Li Linlin were responsible for sorting the picked wolfberries and putting them into bamboo baskets.

As the bamboo basket gradually filled up with goji berries, Li Xiaoxiao felt a sense of accomplishment as she looked at the basket full of goji berries. She knew that these goji berries would not only improve her family's financial situation, but also represent the fruit of their hard work and wisdom.

Li Xiaoxiao and her two companions returned home overflowing with joy, unloading a heavy bamboo basket filled with vibrant red wolfberries. She knew the value of these berries, but also understood that turning them into real wealth required professional approval. So, she decided to seek out Zhang Bo, the village's barefoot doctor. He was not only a trusted healer but also possessed a deep understanding of various herbal remedies.

Uncle Zhang's home was located in a simple yet tidy courtyard at the east end of the village. Li Xiaoxiao tiptoed into the courtyard, afraid to disturb Uncle Zhang, who was taking a nap. She stood outside the door, gently knocked on the doorframe, and called out, "Uncle Zhang, are you home? I'm Li Xiaoxiao, and I need your help with something."

After a while, the door creaked open, and Uncle Zhang's kind face appeared before him. Seeing that it was Li Xiaoxiao, he smiled and asked, "Xiaoxiao, what's going on? Come in and sit down."

Li Xiaoxiao walked into the house and carefully placed the wolfberries in her hand on the small table in front of Zhang Bo. She said, "Uncle Zhang, what do you think these are? I found them in the mountains today. I think they look like wolfberries, but I'm not sure."

After hearing what Li Xiaoxiao said, Uncle Zhang immediately leaned over to examine the goji berries carefully. He gently picked up one, put it to his nose and sniffed it, then took a light bite, savoring it carefully.

After a moment, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he said, "Yes, this is wolfberry! And it's of high quality, better than those sold on the market. Xiaoxiao, you are really lucky to have found such a good thing."

Hearing Uncle Zhang's affirmation, Li Xiaoxiao was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Can these wolfberries be sold for money? Can we use this to improve our family's life?"

Uncle Zhang nodded and said earnestly, "Of course. Goji berries are a great tonic with high medicinal value, and they're very popular in the market. However, if you want to get a good price for them, you have to pay attention to the picking and storage methods to avoid destroying their medicinal properties. Alternatively, you can try processing them into dried goji berries or goji berry tea yourself, which will fetch you more money."

Li Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly, her heart filled with gratitude. She hadn't expected her accidental discovery to bring such hope to her family. She decided to follow Uncle Zhang's advice and make good use of the wolfberry forest to ensure a better life for her family.

In the following days, Li Xiaoxiao took Li Fang and Li Linlin to travel frequently between the mountains and home. They not only picked a large number of wolfberries, but also learned from Uncle Zhang how to dry, preserve and pre-process wolfberries. In order to dry the wolfberries, Bai also specially wove a few more mats, which could better protect the wolfberries from contamination.