Joe's Farming

The house-warming banquet was held in the hall on the first floor of the villa.

The dining table is a large solid wood table ordered by Qiao Yuding. It is painted with transparent paint, which reveals the background color of the wood grain and looks very textured.

What I made today is tofu feast.

Braised tofu, fermented tofu with soybean sauce, fried tofu, cold-mixed dried tofu, and tofu casserole with both meat and vegetables.

Pork for braised tofu, fish for stewed tofu with fermented soybean sauce, and newly grown tender garlic sprouts for stir-fried tofu.

The dried tofu is mixed with kelp shreds and freshly dug watercress, and it is so crispy and tender.

In order to allow Wen Ge'er, Li Li'niang and others to make it to the meal, Qiao Yu specially gave the people in the snack bar half a day off.

Aunt Shi smiled and said that their family had been making tofu for so many years, but Qiao Yu was the only one who knew how to make tofu.

Gu Feng nodded slightly: "The masters of Funing Temple all said it was delicious after eating it."

Wen Ge'er testified: "Yes, Master Fuman kept asking Qiao Ge'er how he made it that day, and how he could make tofu more fragrant than meat."

Qiao Yu smiled bitterly and said, "Don't mention it. The monks can't even eat garlic. I almost lost my way. Fortunately, ginger and chili peppers are edible, otherwise I really don't know how to cook."

During the meal, Qiao Yu said that he wanted to go dig wild vegetables, mushrooms and so on.

Aunt Shi hurriedly mentioned several places in the back mountain.

"After the mushrooms grow in the first year, they will still grow in the same place in the second year. So, be careful when picking them. Don't pick the ones that look too good. They will poison you to death."

Xu Ning nodded and said, "There was an old lady in my village who picked some unknown mushrooms from her field and ate them. She died that night."

Xu Yuan was immediately frightened: "It's so scary, Brother Qiao, you'd better not pick it, in case you encounter a poisonous one."

Gu Feng said at the side: "It's okay, I'll go with Qiao Er."

Hong Xiu also said, "It's okay. I know a few edible ones. I'll just pick those."

Before returning to Taoyuan County, she and Gu Gang went to the mountains many times.

Qiao Yu also comforted him: "Don't worry, I won't do anything rash. There is a saying in my hometown, 'Red umbrellas, white poles, eat together and lie on the board.'

I am also afraid of eating lying on the board. "

Everyone was amused by this humorous remark.

"I haven't been to the mountains to pick mushrooms and bamboo shoots for a long time. The spring bamboo shoots are tender and delicious at this time."

Xu Ning looked at her husband expectantly.

Xu Yuan couldn't stand being stared at by him, so he looked at Qiao Yu: "Can Aning and I go to the mountain with you guys tomorrow?"

Qiao Yu smiled and said, "Of course, if we dig it up tomorrow, we'll cook hot pot at home."

When they heard about hotpot, the children also got excited.

"Little Daddy, can we go too?"

Gu Xiaoyan asked.

Qiao Yu nodded: "Sure, but you have to be obedient and don't run around."

Qiao Xing immediately said, "I will look after my brothers and sisters."

Finally, all the members of the Gu family were mobilized.

"Boss, I will dig up lots of them and dry them for you. You can eat them whenever you want."

Da Zhuang said loudly.

Xiaobai also nodded. When it comes to digging wild vegetables, he is an expert.

Bai Lan and Su Qing were not to be outdone.

Although they had never dug wild vegetables or seen wild mushrooms in the city, they could learn.

"Boss, Ah Qing and I will dig some more."

Qiao Yu didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "This is just the beginning. We don't have to finish digging tomorrow. I heard that there will be more mushrooms after the rain. How about we go dig bamboo shoots tomorrow?"

"It's all right. Just tell us what the boss wants."

Qiao Yu felt that this was a reflection of the fact that there is strength in numbers.

"Well, dig up whatever you see tomorrow."

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After the banquet, Aunt Shi and the village chief left.

Xu Yuan, Xu Ning and Qiao Yu made an appointment to leave tomorrow and also went home.

Qiao Yu waited until Bai Lan, Su Qing and the others had finished cleaning up before letting them stay.

In front of his family, he handed the keys to the two largest rooms to Bai Lan and Da Zhuang.

"As I said before, food and lodging are provided. Since you two are going to start a family, I'll just give you a wedding house. However, the house is still mine in name, but as long as you work for me for one day, you can live here for free."

Bai Lan and Su Qing looked at each other in disbelief.

Although the employer has always said that he would build some staff housing for them.

But they went to see it this afternoon.

That row of houses was so beautifully built that they thought it must be for guests to stay in.

As a result, the employer now says that they can give it to them to live in.

Da Zhuang and Xiao Bai were also stunned.

"Boss, Xiaobai and I have a house. Can we live here too?"

Da Zhuang asked in disbelief.

Qiao Yu nodded: "Well, your house is in the village, it's still a bit far from here. But you can choose to live there or not, I won't force you."

Da Zhuang nodded hurriedly: "Stop, stop! Xiao Bai..."

Xiaobai also quickly said: "I like it here."

Li Xin whispered, "Brother, what about me?"

Qiao Yu smiled and said, "You, make your choice. Live here or live in our house."

Gu Gang and Hong Xiu's house had been built long ago, and as soon as they moved out, Qiao Yu let Li Xin go to sleep.

Li Xin thought about it and realized that he was used to living in Qiao Yu's yard, so living here was freer.

But Dazhuang and Bai Lan are all couples, and he is the only single guy.

"Brother, I'll still live in your house. I'll move in when I'm independent."

After thinking about it, Qiao Yu knew that this would be the result, so naturally he had no objection.

After the houses were divided, everyone returned to their homes halfway up the mountain.

There is a small stream between the two mountains, and the pond that Qiao Yu had people dig before is just downstream.

Because the water was shallow, Gu Feng built a wide stone bridge using large stones and wood.

Carriages can pass through.

However, the road leading directly to Qiao Yu's home has not been built yet, it is just a very winding mountain path.

Qiao Yu insisted on getting off the carriage to experience the feeling of walking home.

Fortunately, it was not very far. After Qiao Yu got home, he looked at the small mountain road with disgust.

"Brother Gu, let's dig a new road to get up. This way the horses have to go around to Aunt Shi's house to get here, which is not convenient."

It's not pretty either, Qiao Yu thought silently.

Although we can't lay quartz slabs like in the real world, at least horses can pass through.

This way, if you feel too lazy to walk, you can just take the carriage up.

"Okay. I'll find someone to do it tomorrow."

Gu Feng is now a well-known big employer in the village, and it is very easy for him to find people. In addition, because he has hired a lot of people recently, he has also gained a certain understanding of many temporary workers.

Once it is confirmed, we can find the right person to start work the next day.

Qiao Yu smiled and said, "No hurry, the most important thing tomorrow is to accompany me to the mountains to dig wild vegetables."

Gu Feng smiled and said, "Okay. I'll call someone the day after tomorrow."

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Early the next morning, the Gu family had breakfast.

Then he started to pack up his tools, bamboo baskets, backpacks, sickles, and hoes. Qiao Yu even brought a bag of seasonings and bacon and sausages.

Everyone:? ? ?

Qiao Yu smiled and said, "I thought, since everyone is here, why not just treat it as a spring outing. I'll make a nice picnic for you guys on the mountain!"