Chapter 126: Worry-Free Sour Vegetable Fish

  With a greenhouse, she can take out fresh vegetables from the space even in winter and use the greenhouse as an excuse. The only problem is that the cost of building the greenhouse is too high, so it won't be possible to build one this year since the family has already spent too much on building a house. Maybe next year when they have more money, they can make one.

  Niu Xiaohua pulled over a lot of wheat stalks, and the two of them only managed to clear out a small piece of land to plant some Chinese cabbage and radishes, which they then watered and covered with wheat stalks.

  He Axiu said: "The fertilizer is not enough, only the new house's thatch has not been fertilized, and it needs to be fetched from the old house..."

  "Never mind, mother, if it can't be done, then so be it. We have to pass by several households from the old house, and it's smelly, we'll also be scolded... Our family is already being talked about a lot now..." Shen Sisi said softly: "Then let's just leave the manure for spring farming..."

  "It's also, it won't grow big anyway, and I don't expect them to grow much bigger now. It's a bit late to plant now, so we'll just have to make do with what we can eat...” He Axiu smiled and said: "The big white cabbages in the cellar can still be eaten for some time."

  "Girl, let's make some sauerkraut, it's the best to eat sauerkraut fish pot in winter......" Shen Sisi smiled, with drooling, and put some tofu inside, stewing slowly over low heat, the flavor was truly amazing.

  "Cheng, Niang had some this afternoon, but the jars at home are not enough, they were all taken to hold braised water. Now there's only one left. One day when you go to the city, buy more jars and bring them back, we'll use them to make pickled vegetables and hold braised water..." He Axiu said with a smile.

  Shen Sisi nodded, thinking that she would also have to go into the city tomorrow. Winter was approaching and she needed to stock up on everything for her family. It would be a good opportunity to negotiate with the owner of Fumanlou as well. She had a price in mind, and if it wasn't met, she might as well not sell them the cured meat. After all, she was planning to expand her business, and now that Erdan and others were on board, they had enough manpower, and the kitchen space in their new home was sufficient too - it was time.

  The pond also needs to be dug, and after drying it in the sun to disinfect it, lotus roots can be planted and fish raised next spring. Later, fishing can be done, truly one of life's greatest pleasures...

  Maybe we can have a farmhouse music party, but this is just an idea. Nowadays, city people are too busy to come and play with these things. Besides, there's no scenery here, only deep mountains.

  When Da Bao came back at noon, he handed the money from selling embroidery to Niu Xiaohua and said: "There's a total of 480 wen, you take it." After finishing speaking, he handed it over to her hand and turned around to run away. Shen Sisi watched with amusement, both people had red faces, under one roof they couldn't help but steal glances at each other, it seems cultivating feelings is also possible, Shen Sisi was delighted for the two of them...

  Niu Xiaohua's face turned red as she held out the silver coins in her hand and said somewhat awkwardly, "Mother, take it and put it away..."

  "This is the hard-earned money you've embroidered yourself, how can I take your money? You keep it for yourself, when you want to buy something, let Da Bao bring it back for you..." He Axiu said with a smile.

  Niu Xiaohua finally put it away, although she had given Shen Sisi twenty taels of silver, but she earned some money from her embroidery work, and Shen Sisi would also give her some pocket money every month, which added up to a considerable amount. She didn't spend much here, so the money was really not going out, even when the Zhong family wanted to buy something for her, they never let her pay. Niu Xiaohua felt grateful in her heart and put it away in the cabinet in the room, thinking that she could use it later. When she saved up enough, she could buy something for her family members. She was truly willing to do something for these family members before feeling at ease.

  They were really too good to her, and she sometimes felt like repaying them heavily, but her ability was limited, and the things she could do were also limited.

  Later on, they thought that as long as they were true to themselves and she was also sincere with them, everything would be fine. Suddenly the pressure eased, and it felt much lighter, and being with them became more enjoyable.

  Relaxed and opened up, indeed people can be more optimistic.

  He Axiu and Niu Xiaohua were making sauerkraut, Shen Sisi gave them a lot of chili peppers and said: "Mother, Xiaohua, cut some of these and add them in, the flavor will be better..."

  "Alright, I'll listen to you. Although it's a bit spicy, the flavor is indeed unbeatable..." He Axiu smiled and said: "I just don't know how you found this seasoning, the flavor is heavy but the stir-fry is extremely fragrant..."

  "I obtained this by chance in the back mountain, mother. Tomorrow is the beginning of spring, we will also plant some in the backyard. This is good to plant, this red pepper, once cut open, it's all seeds inside. Planting a block can be eaten for a long time...”

  Shen Sisi smiled and said: "This seed retention is also good, after all, it's extremely good. If we can expand the scale of planting in the future, and match it with hot pot eating method, this thing will sell very well. Mother, you must not give these seeds to others, I plan to make some money next year to buy land to plant this... This is a great thing..."

  As he spoke, Shen Si thought of his own plan and couldn't help but laugh with joy.

  "What's wrong with you? Fine, fine, I'll listen to you. Others grow grain, but you're growing this... and now the whole village is talking..."

  "There's not much to say in the village, what are they doing? They only come to us when they need money. Hmph, when the time comes, I'll expand my planting, and even if it's just me, our family will be too busy to handle it all. Next year, once the villagers see the benefits, I'll start selling seeds and doing wholesale..."

  "What's wholesale?" He Axiu asked with a smile.

  "Haha, it's selling seeds to the villagers and letting them plant, then I'll collect their peppers and sell them again. This is called wholesale, earning the difference in price......" Shen Sisi chuckled: "In the future, after I've paved the way, I'll hand everything over to Dabao. Dabao is a capable person, and he's bound to become a wealthy merchant one day..."

  He Jiuxiu felt dizzy and said, "I don't understand what you're saying either, just do as you see fit. Xiaohua and I will never take this kind of thing out, rest assured..."

  Niu Xiaohua heard that Dabao's face turned red early, and he lowered his head without making a sound.

  The two of them quickly and happily chopped the peppers and continued to make sauerkraut. A jar of sauerkraut was easily made, and it only took a short while to finish everything.

  Shen Sisi had already prepared all the dishes, and as soon as Zhong Gensheng brought back the pig, they would start dinner.

  Zhong Gensheng was eating his meal, smiling as he said: "Tomorrow is the beginning of spring, I'll buy a cow to use, it's inconvenient to go out and collect pigs, I wanted to collect a few more, but I didn't have the strength, so I could only bring back two pigs at a time..."

  Now accustomed to driving pigs, Zhong Gensheng also gained experience, but pigs are after all pigs and not sheep, so they still can't be driven in large numbers.

  "I've been wanting to buy a cow for a long time, the cowshed is already built, with a cow, it's more convenient for people to come and go at home..." Shen Sisi smiled: "Let's buy two next year, one big one that can be used immediately, and one small one to raise, when it grows up, we can use them alternately."

  "Alright..." Zhong Gensheng thought for a moment, then nodded and said: "In the future, we'll also buy some hay to feed the cows. Otherwise, with so many people at home, it won't be enough just relying on the Fourth Treasure alone. He still has to chop firewood and feed the pigs..."

  "Hmm, just buy some then, it's not worth much money, and I'll earn it back quickly...” Shen Sisi was being unusually generous this time, and the four treasures felt a strange sense of gratitude. Finally... they could have fewer things to do, otherwise with all these tasks added up, he wouldn't be able to finish them even if he didn't sleep at night.

  "Dad, I've bought two pigs today, and we have enough for today and tomorrow. Why don't we go to town together tomorrow? We can also borrow Uncle Niu's donkey cart..." Shen Sisi smiled: "We need to prepare for the banquet at home and get through winter, so we should buy a lot of things back... I think it's better to buy everything at once now..."

  Zhong Gensheng hesitated for a moment, then said: "One donkey cart might not be enough, I'll go borrow two ox carts from the carpenter's house up front, three carts should be sufficient. But Tuniu, do you still have any money on you?"

  "Dad, don't worry, I've got it... " Shen Sisi smiled and said: "I just borrowed the carpenter's donkey cart, I have to give some gifts, or it would be too much trouble..."

  "Uh, tomorrow I'll bring back some fruit and pastries from the city..." Zhong Gensheng responded with a sound, saying: "I'm afraid tomorrow we'll have to buy a lot of vegetables, after dinner I'll go find Carpenter Wang and your Uncle Niu to mention it..."

  After hastily finishing lunch, Zhong Gensheng left and came back smiling, with a few fish in his hands.

  "Where did the fish come from?!" Shen Sisi exclaimed in surprise.

  "The two little dogs and the others gave it to me. I was passing by the river, and they were fishing. They said they had wanted to send some over anyway..." Zhong Gensheng smiled: "Those kids are indeed grateful, our family has eaten a lot of their fish too..."

  It doesn't cost money, just some effort. What's there to be reluctant about for the two dogs? Shen Sisi muttered to herself and smiled: "This fish is good, let's have it with pickled vegetables tonight. Dad, we don't have any pickled vegetables at home, which family should we borrow from?"

  "Let me... " Considering Tian Guihua, Zhong Gensheng naturally couldn't go to Niu Laogen's house, so he smiled and said: "I'll go ask Rizheng's wife, she's a master of pickling vegetables, I'll go ask her for some and bring them back..."

  After finishing speaking, she turned around and left again. Before long, she really brought back two old pickled vegetables. Shen Sisi smelled the aroma and smiled with her eyes narrowed. Although it smells strange, it's extremely fragrant. Stewing it with some fish, this flavor, just thinking about it makes me drool. It seems that tomorrow I need to buy more jars back home, ask my mother and Xiaohua to accumulate more pickled vegetables. This winter, the villagers will collectively catch fish from the river outside the village, and then divide some fish back home, stewing some pickled vegetables every day... this winter is really beautiful! Later, I'll make some tofu again...

  Thinking back, the days spent here are truly flavorful and enjoyable. The previous eight years were nothing in comparison! Thinking back, I'm silently shedding tears, these current days are what you'd call real life...

  Her food, her space, her family, her wealth... everything is related to this place. Spending old age here is truly wonderful. In the future, marrying Er Bao or San Bao... she will have nothing to be dissatisfied with for the rest of her life.