Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Today, although it is already the 80s, this traditional way of fishing still exists. Moreover, due to the backward economy, many people cannot afford to buy fish to eat, and the market demand for fish is very high. Liu Ping'an keenly captured this business opportunity. He realized that if he could catch some fish, he could not only solve the problem of food and clothing for his family, but also make some money to supplement the family income, and even create a new way to make money.

So, without hesitation, he came to the frozen lake beside the village. It was quiet all around, with only the sound of falling snowflakes and the occasional barking of dogs. The lake was covered with a thick layer of ice, as if it were a world covered in silver. Liu Ping'an looked around for a suitable spot to chisel the ice, and finally found a big stone. He took a deep breath, used all his strength, and hit the lake again and again. The ice was very thick, and every time he hit it, he felt tired and painful, but his determination became stronger.

As time went by, the ice was gradually broken, and a clear hole appeared in front of him. Liu Ping'an's heart was full of anticipation and nervousness. He stared at the hole intently, afraid of missing any movement. Finally, with a "click", the lake surface was completely broken. Under the clear water, a big fish seemed to sense something and jumped out of the water. It drew a beautiful arc in the air and landed right at Liu Ping'an's feet.

Liu Pingan was so excited that he immediately reached out and grabbed the big fish. The big fish kept struggling in his hand, and its scales were shining silver, but he held it tightly. He was filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment. This was a windfall! If he sold the fish, he could get a lot of money. He was so happy that he almost laughed out loud, and his eyes were shining with longing and hope for the future. At this moment, he seemed to see the dawn of his dream of turning over a new leaf in this era.

Liu Ping'an carried the big fish, his steps were as brisk as if he was walking on the spring breeze, and he returned home happily with a day's hard work and harvest. As soon as he stepped into the familiar and warm threshold, the eyes of his two nephews were attracted to the big fish in his hand like a magnet, with a mixture of desire and curiosity, as if at this moment, in their small world, the big fish was the brightest star.

"Uncle, you caught a fish!" The eldest nephew's voice was full of uncontrollable excitement, like an explorer who had discovered a new world. The younger nephew followed suit, his eyes fixed on the big fish without blinking, with such a focused expression, as if this fish was the most precious treasure he had ever seen in his life, and every scale shone with a dreamy luster.

Liu Pingan looked at the two little guys. The innocent smiles on their faces were like the warmest sunshine in spring, instantly dispelling his fatigue. He smiled and nodded, his voice full of pampering and satisfaction: "Yes, uncle is lucky today and caught a big fish. Let's eat fish tonight, okay?"

When the two nephews heard this, they were so happy that they almost flew up. They held their hands tightly together, and their eyes were shining with excitement and joy. They ran to the kitchen like two happy little birds and started to help. The older nephew was busy looking for the driest firewood in the yard, while the younger nephew stood on tiptoe and tried hard to reach the tall matchbox. The small kitchen was suddenly filled with laughter and joy, as if even the air was happy.

Liu Pingan began to process the big fish. He first carefully scraped off the scales on the fish. Each scale shone with silver light, and in the afterglow of the setting sun, it looked particularly dazzling, like the sparkling waves on the sea. Then, he skillfully cut open the belly of the fish and cleaned out the internal organs. His movements were quick and powerful, which showed the calmness and skill that time had given him.

While handling the fish, Liu Pingan also shared his experience with his two nephews. He patiently taught them how to identify the types of fish, how to catch fish according to their activity habits, and how to handle and cook fish ingredients. He explained every detail in great detail. The two little guys listened with great interest, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and yearning for the unknown world, and their little heads filled with visions and dreams for their future lives.

After processing the fish, Liu Pingan decided to make a delicious fish soup, which could not only make full use of the ingredients but also save precious cooking oil. He first removed the fish head, tail and bones separately to prepare for the soup base, and then carefully cut the fish meat into thin slices, each of which was as thin as a cicada's wing and crystal clear, ready to be added later to maintain the freshness and taste of the fish meat.

He first added water to the pot, put in a few slices of ginger to remove the fishy smell, and then gently put the fish head, tail and bones into the pot. As the flames jumped, the water in the pot gradually boiled, and the fragrance of the fish bones began to fill the whole kitchen. It was a mixture of sea water and sunshine, which made people feel relaxed and happy. The two nephews sniffed the aroma, their eyes widened, and they looked even more expectant. Their little faces were full of yearning and desire for the delicious food.

At this moment, the kitchen was filled with warmth and happiness, as if even time had become slow and beautiful. Liu Pingan knew that this was not just a simple dinner, but also a bridge of emotional communication between him and his family, and a beautiful memory they created together.

Liu Ping'an used a spoon to gently and accurately skim off the tiny bubbles floating on the surface of the soup. Every movement seemed so calm, as if he was performing a silent ritual, just to keep the soup as clear as a mirror, and not let a trace of impurities destroy this pure beauty. He stared at the gradually changing color of the soup in the pot, which was a subtle transition from transparent to milky white. Whenever the soup turned slightly white, he felt an indescribable satisfaction in his heart. He knew that this was a signal that the essence of the fish soup began to condense, and it was a witness to the perfect blend of time and heat.

At this time, he slowly slides the fish slices into the pot one by one in an almost artistic way. Each slice is like a spirit endowed with life, lightly and gracefully falling into the boiling soup, trying not to let them stick together to keep the fish intact and tender. His movements are gentle and powerful, as if he is having a silent conversation with the fish, and every detail reveals his respect and love for the ingredients.

As the fish meat was put into the pot, delicate bubbles immediately appeared in the soup. It was the wonderful reaction between the fish meat and the boiling water, like the purest gift from nature, which made people happy. The fish meat rolled gently in the boiling water, as if performing a happy dance, and gradually became crystal clear, like pearls embedded in the soup, emitting an attractive luster.

Seeing this, Liu Pingan nodded with satisfaction, then picked up the chopped green onions and coriander that had been prepared long ago from the chopping board and gently sprinkled them into the pot. The green instantly added a bit of vitality to the fish soup. Then, he carefully sprinkled a pinch of salt, which fell gently like snowflakes and instantly blended into the soup, adding just the right amount of salty fragrance to the dish.

With the addition of seasonings, the aroma of the fish soup instantly rose, like an invisible force, quickly filling the entire house. It was a complex aroma mixed with the fragrance of fish, onion, coriander and a hint of salt. People couldn't help but take a deep breath, as if to inhale all the aroma into their stomachs to satisfy the most primitive desire for food.

The two nephews had already impatiently gathered around the stove, their little noses twitching constantly, their eyes fixed on the fish soup in the pot, as if they were afraid of missing any details. Their faces were full of anticipation and excitement, their little bodies trembling slightly with excitement, their love and yearning for food were fully expressed at this moment.