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The next day, after breakfast, Ge Xiaozhu went to the polder again.

Xu Tongdao also began to prepare the bait for the shrimp basket. His plan today was similar to yesterday. He went to put the shrimp basket in the morning and handed the shrimp basket to his younger brother and sister in the afternoon. He went to the county town to buy mutton and came back to test.

It was a bit troublesome to go to the county town for two consecutive days, but although it rains often this season, the temperature is not low, and there is no refrigerator in his house. He buys too much mutton at one time, and it is likely to be broken after one night.

However, he still intends to buy a pound or two more today.

Buying more mutton, he intends to do one more test.

Anyway, now he doesn't need to go to the polder to replace his mother at night. He does two skewer experiments in one night, and he has enough time.

Yuzhu, how much did the river prawns sell for yesterday?

When preparing the bait, Tongdao Xu suddenly remembered to ask about this.

The younger sister, Ge Yuzhu, was changing her shoes. Hearing this, she raised her hand and patted her forehead, Oh, I forgot to give you the money from yesterday's sale, eldest brother, wait a minute! I'll give it to you right away, huh, can't I sell it yesterday? What a little money! A total of 52, brother, why don't you sell any mutton skewers, just put shrimp sticks every day! Put shrimp sticks to make money like this...

52...

Tongdao Xu nodded slightly in his heart, but at his sister's suggestion, he shook his head, It's not a long-term solution to put shrimp sticks, the skewers still have to be sold!

Why? Why isn't it a long-term solution? Ge Yuzhu was puzzled.

Xu Tonglu also squinted.

Tongdao Xu smiled lightly, There is no technical content in putting shrimp sticks. Believe it or not, in a few days, there will be people in our village, and even in several nearby villages, who will learn from us to do this? Although the Xihe River is large and long enough, the river shrimp in it are also There are a lot of people who do it. After a long time, there will definitely not be many river shrimps every day. Moreover, once there are many people who put shrimp stretchers in the Xihe, the boss of the contracting Xihe may not allow it in the river. It's stuffed with shrimp, understand?

After listening to Xu Tongdao's explanation, Xu Tonglu looked back.

Ge Yuzhu was stunned, and sighed, Alas! What a pity, I understand, big brother.

After changing the shoes, Ge Yuzhu immediately sent the money from yesterday's shrimp sale to Tongdao Xu. Tongdao Xu had just put the money into his pocket when he heard the voice of Xu Tonglin outside the door.

I'm here! Xiaodao, are you still going to put shrimp sticks today?

Um.

Tongdao Xu glanced outside the door and responded.

I was thinking, has Xu Tonglin thought about it?

Xu Tonglin strode through the door, and without having to ask, he sighed: Alas! I told my parents what you told me last night, but they still disagreed, but it annoys me, right? Come on! Xiaodao, are you still kebabs these two days? Otherwise, when you grill next time, give me a few and take them back for them to try? When they taste your kebabs, maybe they will You can change your mind, what do you think of this idea?

What's the matter, big brother? Ge Yuzhu, who didn't know the truth, asked suspiciously.

Xu Tonglu also looked over.

Xu Tongdao ignored his sister and nodded to Xu Tonglin, Okay! It just so happens that I will be doing an experiment today, you should come early, and when it's done, take it back to them while it's hot, it won't taste good when it's cold.

Xu Tonglin's eyes lit up, Okay! That's great, but my dad may not be at home by then, and he will be on the polder to prevent floods, but it doesn't matter, I'll see if I can convince my mother first, hehe, I'll give it to them this time. Come and defeat each one! Hehe.

Break each? Your own parents?

Tongdao Xu wanted to laugh a little.

Ge Yuzhu's curiosity was completely aroused, Big Brother, Brother Lin Zi, what are you talking about? What are you trying to convince your mother?

Xu Tonglin chuckled, Your eldest brother asked me to set up a stall with him to sell mutton kebabs, my parents disagree, I'm trying to convince them! Hehe.

Ah? This is what? Ge Yuzhu was surprised.

Xu Tonglu silently retracted his gaze again.

...

This afternoon, Tongdao Xu, as planned, handed over the shrimp sticks to his younger brother, sister, and Xu Tonglinong, and he went to the county by boat again.

The ticket is not expensive, and it only takes two yuan for a round trip.

This time, he went to the county to buy mutton. After careful comparison, he found that it was also sheep meat, but the mutton taste of different sheep meat did have obvious differences.

After some selection, he bought a leg of lamb and came back.

When he got home, he immediately started preparing the skewers.

Bone and skin the lamb leg I bought, and then cut the lamb into two parts as the raw materials for the two experiments tonight.

Half of the mutton, he plans to soak in water for about an hour, and the other half is ready to soak for two hours.

Depending on the soaking time, the degree of blood and water in the mutton will naturally vary.

He wanted to use the method of soaking in water to remove part of the mutton smell.

But I am afraid that if the soaking time is too long, the umami of the roasted mutton will be a lot worse.

So he wanted to see the difference in the degree of mutton taste and umami intensity between mutton soaked for one hour and two hours.

He was busy here, and not long after, the younger brother and younger sister came back from selling river prawns. The younger sister took the time to wash rice, cook, and prepare dinner, while watching the eldest brother busy there with curiosity.

Xu Tonglu silently stood by and watched.

When he sees a need for help, he will also help.

After a while, Xu Tonglin, who had already eaten dinner at home, also came over with great interest, followed him to help, and asked a few questions from time to time out of curiosity.

When Xu Tongdao ignited the charcoal fire of the mud stove and the smoke was rising, his mother Ge Xiaozhu also came back from the porch.

As soon as she got home, she saw her eldest son preparing roast lamb again, and she was obviously a little distressed.

Xiao Dao, it's not easy for you to make some money every day, but it's a pity to buy so much mutton and roast it every day! How many times do you have to do this experiment?

When Xu Tongdao heard the words, he smiled and said, Mom! Sharpening knives is not a mistake in chopping wood, since I want to do this business, of course I have to be prepared, and I will do it when I am sure. Don't worry about the money, I will double it in the future. Earn it back! Don't worry!

Ge Xiaozhu opened her mouth and wanted to persuade again, but she was stupid at first. When Xu Tongdao finished speaking, she had already turned around and entered the kitchen, and she swallowed the words that came to her lips.

After dinner, Xu Tongdao started today's first skewer test.

Holding a handful of skewers in both left and right hands, they were patiently grilling on the fire, and the aroma of mutton wafted out soon after.

After he sprinkled chili powder and cumin powder on the skewers, the aroma of the skewers was even more abundant. The skewers in his hand were not ready, and more neighbors were attracted than yesterday.

Ge Xiaotian brought his family's flowers and also came with a smile.

Even Cao Xin was attracted again.

A dozen people gathered around Xu Tongdao, talking and laughing, waiting for the skewers in Xu Tongdao's hands, and several half-old children were already drooling.

At this moment, the mocking voice of a young woman suddenly came from outside the crowd.

Yo! Second Aunt, why is your house so lively today? What are so many people doing here? Ah? Huh! Xiaodao, are you... kebabs? Your father took my mother away, and you still Are you interested in eating kebabs here? Second aunt!! I'm here to tell you today! Tell me honestly, where did that bastard, my second uncle, take my mother?

As soon as the woman's voice sounded, the crowd quickly moved away, revealing a young woman with a melon face and a young man with a long face at the back door.

The ironic words just now came out of the young woman's mouth. At this moment, her eyebrows were upright, and her face was full of anger.