Joe's Farming

Generally, not every tofu shop knows how to make fermented tofu, let alone tell others the method openly.

So it is normal for a ship’s cook not to know that hairy tofu can be used to make fermented tofu.

However, Qiao Yu explained the method of making fermented tofu so casually that everyone was a little surprised, including Bai Ming.

"But I'm going to fry some hairy tofu now, so I can add some to your menu."

Qiao Yu added with a smile.

He hadn't eaten stinky tofu for a long time. He didn't expect to see it on the boat by chance. It would be unreasonable not to fry it and eat it.

Bai Ming: "Fried tofu?"

Qiao Yu nodded: "You haven't eaten it before? Let's try it together later."

Bai Ming bought a ticket that included meals, and he thought the captain would allow him to eat Qiao Ge'er's fried tofu.

As he was talking, the oil in the pot began to bubble slightly, and Qiao Yu used chopsticks to separate the hairy tofu that had its hairs grown together.

Then fry them piece by piece in a pan.

As soon as the hairy tofu is put into the pan, the hairs are fried and melted by the high temperature, and the aroma of deep-frying instantly overflows.

"Wow, this hairy tofu tastes different after being fried."

The captain said happily.

Qiao Yu: "Well, it will taste even better after it's mixed."

The hairy tofu was fried until the outer shell turned brown before Qiao Yu took it out.

"Could you please help me cut some green onions? If you have any pepper powder, give me some too."

The cook who was called said a little embarrassedly: "Yes, there are green onions, but no peppercorns... no. Hehe."

The chef knew about Sichuan peppercorns because Qiao Yu's family had a bumper crop of peppercorns this year, and the seasoning was included in the fermented black beans and hot pot base they sold. When they wanted to buy it separately, Qiao Yu's family no longer sold it and kept it all for their own use.

Qiao Yu reacted and said awkwardly: "It's okay, it's okay. The chili powder is enough."

The fried tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sprinkled with chili powder, salt and chopped green onions.

Qiao Yu shook the bowl a few times to ensure that the seasoning was evenly spread on each piece of tofu.

"Okay, let's try it."

Qiao Yu placed the mixed stinky tofu on the table next to the stove.

By now the fish was almost done, and the kitchen staff carried the large rice steamer onto the deck and also brought up the bowls and chopsticks.

Then invite the guests who paid for the meal to come and eat.

There were no chairs for everyone, so they either sat, stood, or took their food back to their cabins to eat.

Qiao Yu declined the invitation to eat with the captain and his friends, ordered two servings of rice and stewed fish, shared some stinky tofu, and returned to the blanket where they had been sitting previously.

Bai Ming naturally prepared some food and followed.

Gu Feng took out the straps and tied Gu Heng tightly in front of him, freeing his hands.

It was rare to see a strong man like Gu Feng holding a baby in his arms. Now that he took out the baby carrier, everyone looked at him in surprise.

Some people kept visiting Qiao Yu, thinking that her husband was too ignorant. So what if she cooked delicious meals? She actually let her husband take care of the children.

However, Gu Feng and Qiao Yu were used to this kind of looks.

Don't care at all.

Seeing how natural they were, Bai Ming did not dare to show any strangeness and ate his meal in silence.

"Don't just focus on eating the fish, try this stinky tofu first. I tell you, stinky tofu should be eaten while it's hot. The skin will be crispy and the tofu inside will be tender. It won't taste good if it's cold."

As she said that, she picked one up for her husband.

"How about it?"

Gu Feng didn't say anything and gave his husband a thumbs up.

Gu Heng suddenly smelled the bad odor from his father's breath, and his facial features wrinkled together.

This made Qiao Yu laugh out loud.

Bai Ming picked up a piece out of curiosity, and then felt the texture that Qiao Yu described, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the taste that smelled stinky but tasted delicious.

It turns out that this is what Mao tofu tastes like.

Qiao Yu also picked up a piece for herself. Although the seasoning was simple, the stinky tofu itself was well fermented, and even the original flavor was very fragrant and long-lasting.

He looked at the captain and found that they also praised the fried stinky tofu.

However, there were some crew members who couldn't get used to the smell and didn't even try it.

"Brother Qiao, this fish is also very fragrant. I heard them say that this bean paste is sold by your family?"

Bai Ming was now completely impressed by Qiao Yu's cooking skills and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Well, my family sells it. If you like it, I'll give you a can next time you come to Taoyuan."

Bai Ming was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly and said, "After I arrive in the city, I will go north to find my parents, and I probably won't come back."

Qiao Yu nodded upon hearing this.

"It's okay. Maybe my business will expand to the north in the future. Aren't you from Taoyuan? I thought you were going to the capital to visit your relatives."

Bai Ming recalled that he met Xiao Shiye three years ago because he accompanied his parents to visit their parents.

The expression on his face was a little out of control. Qiao Yu saw that his eyes suddenly turned red, and he looked at Gu Feng somewhat at a loss.

Gu Feng doesn’t know how to comfort people.

Then he asked with an expressionless face and a flat voice: "What's your problem? Tell me and Qiao Er may be able to help you."

Bai Ming's tears finally fell at the concern of this stranger.

Now Gu Feng was dumbfounded and looked at his husband helplessly.

He really didn't mean to scare anyone, so why did he scare the guy to tears?

Qiao Yu patted his back to comfort him, then took out his clean handkerchief and handed it to Bai Ming.

Bai Ming cried for a while, then said apologetically to Qiao Yu and Gu Feng:

"I'm sorry, I've been away from home for three years and I miss my parents a little bit."

Qiao Yu and Gu Feng looked at each other.

Qiao Yu asked softly, "Meeting is fate. Just like Brother Gu said, if you have any difficulties, you can tell me. Maybe Brother Gu and I can help."

Bai Ming wiped his face with a handkerchief and said sadly: "I have been separated from my parents for three years. I don't know if they will recognize me when I go home now... I..."

The truth is too hard to tell.

Bai Ming burst into tears again.

Qiao Yu probably guessed that the guy in front of him must have encountered something very bad.

What good boy would be separated from his parents for three years for no reason and worry about whether his parents would recognize him when he returns home?

Moreover, considering Bai Ming's age, he should have been an adult three years ago.

He must have been forced to be separated from his parents.

Qiao Yu finally remembered why the name Bai Ming sounded familiar!

Li Xin mentioned this to Ling Lie the day he knew that he was leaving, saying that the boy Ling Lie wanted to save had a very handsome name, so the boy he wanted to save should be called this!

He said the name was so special and he seemed to have heard it somewhere.

Ling Lie did not mention asking for leave at that time, so Qiao Yu did not think about Qingfeng Village.

Qiao Yu asked excitedly, "Do you have a friend named Ling Lie?"