Stepmother in charge: Making a fortune through farming and raising her children to fight back

After arriving home.

Yun Zhenzhen told Yun Jing that he could return to Xingyang Academy to study again, and Yun Jing was also shocked.

He originally thought that his imperial examination career would come to an abrupt end, but he did not expect that the county magistrate would actually help him solve the problem. In fact, it was all thanks to his aunt.

He quickly bowed and said, "Yun Jing thanks the County Magistrate for his help, and thanks the County Deputy for informing me. However, Yun Jing will not be attending the academy for the time being. I beg your forgiveness."

Yun Zhenzhen, who was standing aside, was surprised. Xingyang Academy was the best academy nearby, and the dean of the academy had also erased the stigma of cheating from him. He could go back now and take part in the academy exam next year, but he actually refused.

"You should have your own plans." Lu Yunfeng did not force her, and said calmly: "The matter has been resolved. It's not too late to go to the academy when you figure it out."

Yun Jing bowed again: "Thank you, County Magistrate."

Because there were distinguished guests at home, Yun Zhenzhen prepared a few meat dishes for lunch, and the children at home were also busy helping out.

First, make a dish of sweet and sour pork tenderloin. The tenderloin, which is as thick as a finger, is fried in oil, then coated with sweet and sour sauce, and added with green onions, ginger, and garlic to lock in the aroma. The fragrant meat aroma has a hint of sweetness, and the juice seeps into the meat. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside when you bite it.

Then there was a plate of perfectly bound Dongpo pork. She used a modern pork belly cooking method, which was optimized. It was stewed in a casserole and soaked in soup. The skin was thin and the meat was tender, with a bright color and a mellow and rich flavor. When you take a bite, it was crispy and soft but not broken, fragrant and glutinous but not greasy. It was so tender that you wanted to swallow your tongue.

I also made a dish of chicken stewed with mushrooms and sweet and sour eggs, and finally stir-fried some cabbage and had a fragrant tofu soup. Tonight's dinner is ready.

After the food was served, Lu Yunfeng sat in the main seat, and his two followers prepared another dish on the stone table outside. No one touched their chopsticks. After all the dishes were served, Yun Zhenzhen said with a smile.

"Sir, this is a home-cooked dish, please don't be disgusted."

Lu Yunfeng was a little surprised when he saw the delicious dishes in front of him. He thought he would have some porridge and side dishes today, but he didn't expect to see such exquisite dishes in this village, which were not inferior to those prepared by his own private kitchen.

Lu Yunfeng elegantly picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork. As soon as he took a bite, the shock on his face became even more intense.

good to eat!

This was his first thought. It was sweet but not greasy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. He quickly picked up another piece and stuffed it into his mouth.

After the meal, he was tired of talking about how delicious it was. After having a full meal, he didn't look as serious as usual. Instead, he looked more lively like a teenager and had a bit of excitement on his face.

"I underestimated Madam Yun. With your cooking skills, you can open a restaurant in the county. It's my coming that has cost you a lot of money." Lu Yunfeng was reluctant to put down his chopsticks as he spoke, with a hint of shyness on his face.

"Of course, my mother has a cooperation with the restaurant in town. Even the uncles in town say that my mother's cooking is delicious." Qin Nan said crisply.

"Really?" Lu Yunfeng smiled and touched her head: "Then your mother is really amazing!"

When Qin Nan heard others praising her mother, she raised her little head proudly.

They also talked about the recent harvest, people's livelihood, and public sentiment in the village. After eating and drinking, Lu Yunfeng stood up.

"I still have things to attend to at the county government office, so I won't linger here any longer. Thank you, Madam Yun, for your hospitality."

Then he took out a piece of silver from his pocket and said, "Madam Yun, this is my food allowance. Please don't refuse it, or people will say I'm eating for free."

Yun Zhenzhen nodded and accepted it with a smile.

She also realized that this county magistrate was a sincere person and there was no need for any beating around the bush.

A few people came to the yard. Lu Yunfeng's two followers had just eaten and drunk their fill, and their eyes were fixed on the kitchen with a look of unsatisfied satisfaction.

After seeing off the county magistrate, the family returned to the house and began to clean up the dishes.

Yun Zhenzhen casually mentioned, "Jing'er, you've been here for a long time. Now you can go back to school and don't have to stay here anymore. You said you owed me money before, it's not too late to pay it back after you pass the exam..."

"Aunt." Yun Jing looked up at her. "I want to stay with you for a while longer. Besides, my cousins' education is also a problem. If I leave, who will teach them? There are so many children in the village who are eager to study."

Yun Zhenzhen thought so too. The college entrance examination was still half a year away, and he could study here. She would wait for a while, find a way to solve the problem of the children at home, and then let him go back.

……

the next day.

The morning light is dim.

Yun Zhenzhen had just finished washing up when she heard a bang bang bang sound coming from outside the courtyard gate.

After wiping the water off his face, he quickly went to open the door: "I'm coming!"

Yun Zhenzhen opened the door and found that it was Old Man Qin who came with a group of people, all of whom were holding weapons.

Seeing the door open, Old Man Qin said with a smile: "This is Lao Zhang, the best craftsman in our village. People from all over the village come to him to renovate their yards. His skills are very reliable."

"Come in and sit down, Ah Wen, and pour some water for the uncles and grandfathers." Yun Zhenzhen saw that Old Zhang looked honest and dutiful, and quickly welcomed him in. She nodded and said, "Uncles and aunts, please take a seat first. I'll go get the blueprints and we'll set a time to start construction."

Old Zhang looked at the young man in front of him, who was quick and efficient in his work, and he began to take this mission more seriously.

When he heard that Yun Zhenzhen also had blueprints, he said, "I didn't realize that my auntie could draw blueprints."

Old Man Qin took a sip of the hot water on the table and nodded, saying, "My third daughter-in-law is a quick learner. She also has a nephew from her mother's side who is a student. I guess she learned from him. People in our village can't compare to her."

As he spoke, he looked around again. Seeing that the children and the house were all in order, he felt more confident in Yun Zhenzhen.

Old Zhang disagreed. After all, she was a woman. How could she draw any professional drawings? It was good enough for her to have a sketch that could be understood.

Yun Zhenzhen quickly emerged from the inner room, holding out some blueprints. "We have large yards in front and back, but our house isn't big enough for everyone, so we're thinking of expanding the existing plot by adding a few rooms. Take a look at these drawings."

Yun Zhenzhen handed over the floor plan and cross-section drawings she had drawn in order, and also specifically emphasized the precautions for the toilet.

Old Zhang's eyes widened. He had been doing this job for so many years, but he had never seen such detailed and clear drawings. He rubbed his eyes and stared at them.

The lines were drawn very straight, with the length and width clearly marked. Each house was very large, with a dedicated dining area, a study and a guest bedroom. The area was not small. Villagers would not be so particular when building houses.

Seeing him holding the blueprint for a long time without saying anything, Yun Zhenzhen hesitated and said, "Can you do it? Is it because my drawing is not clear enough and I am sorry for the delay?"

"No, no." Old Zhang shook his head quickly. "I just saw that your house is quite large. It would require a lot of adobe bricks, right?"

Yun Zhenzhen smiled and nodded: "It's quite big. There are many children in the family, and I have to get married in the future. Since we are going to build a house, we might as well build it all at once, so that my wife and children can live in it in the future."

"We shouldn't need many adobe bricks. The kids aren't busy lately, so we'll get at least 20,000 yuan. How much do we need?"

"Your house is quite large, and it will cost another 20,000 or 30,000 yuan." Old Zhang carefully examined the blueprint and said with a pat on his chest, "Your drawing is so good, I will definitely build it for you according to your design, but the cost..."

It's not that he looked down on this little girl. Looking at the dilapidated state of the yard now, there was really no need to empty the family savings to build a house. Her drawings required paving the floors of the inner and outer rooms with bricks, and some places would need blue bricks, which would cost quite a lot.