Shelter in the pastoral

It was still dark when Fang Shujing came back, and his daughter-in-law had already prepared a hot meal when she got home.

Although the county town is bustling and shops are open, it is only when I return home that I can truly relax.

After unloading all the goods, I warmed up in the brazier in the hall, and then entered the house.

Xu Quan was stopping Liu Yechen, and seeing his young master came back, he seemed to see a savior, and said, "Master, the young lady always has to work." He couldn't stop him.

Fang Shujing glanced at Liu Yechen, and said, "Let's eat first, if there is any work, I'll come later."

After washing my hands and sitting in front of the table, I made stewed sauerkraut at home and steamed some custard.

"Why is there no chili fried meat?"

Liu Yechen shrank his neck suddenly and said, "I don't want to eat." Eating one dish every day is also very monotonous.

Fang Shujing started to eat, especially when he just went out today, the cold wind seemed to freeze him completely, and it was very comfortable to eat a mouthful of steaming food when he returned home.

After the meal, Fang Shujing asked, "Is there any salted fish at home?"

"Yes, it's sealed in a jar." Liu Yechen said, ever since I learned that my husband likes to eat fish, there have been a lot of fish in the house, and if I can't finish it, I will pickle it!

When marinating the fish, a lot of seasonings are used, such as wine, onion and ginger... As long as it is sealed well, it will not go bad even if it is left for half a year.

Fang Shujing said: "I'll make some pickled fish for Chinese New Year." The Chinese New Year is coming soon, so we can prepare the New Year's Eve dishes in advance.Although there are only three of them during the Chinese New Year this year, it is an important occasion every year after all, and they welcome the New Year with some delicious food.

There is a small stove at home, and it is still very vigorous after being filled with firewood.Put a wok and heat a lot of oil.

Liu Yechen couldn't stay in the room, and wanted to gather around the stove, Fang Shujing said: "You go back first, there is too much oily smoke here."

"It's okay, I'll watch from a distance." If he felt uncomfortable, he would leave.

While talking, Xu Quan came over with a jar of pickled fish.

Knocking open the sealed waxed paper, the smell inside came over.

Take out a piece of fish and fry it slowly in the [-]% hot oil pan.This is slow work, as soon as the oil pan hits the fish, a burst of fragrance erupts, and just smelling this smell can make a bowl of rice.

The fish was fried on a low fire until it was golden brown, and Fang Shujing turned the fish over at a leisurely pace and continued to fry.

Even the bones of the fried fish are crispy and cooked. Add a little seasoning or steam or stir-fry. It is a very good dish.

Moreover, after the pickled fish is fried, the meat is firmer and more tenacious, and it tastes more delicious.

The whole family gathered around the pot, Liu Yechen sat the farthest, Xu Quan added some firewood from time to time, and Ah Huang lay lazily at the door, wanting to sleep.

The room is full of the smell of fish.

Fang Shujing didn't hurry up, and spent two hours frying a jar of fish thoroughly.There is no need to be afraid that it will be broken in the cold winter, and the pickled fish itself is salty...

It is also convenient to make when you want to eat.

Trapped by heavy snow in the countryside, it's really boring. After finishing all this, it's too early to go to bed, and I want to steam steamed buns again.

But Fang Shujing is usually good at frying and stir-frying, but it’s not so good when it comes to making pasta.

The little daughter-in-law next to her has been watching for a long time, and she is already eager to try it.Said: "I'll come."

Then I washed my hands and face.

Liu Yechen said: "I thought about what it would be like when we got married a long time ago." There were only the two of them in the kitchen.It's quite warm for the two to do their own work.Although it is not what he imagined, it is better than he imagined: "What about you?"

Fang Shujing said: "I never thought that I could have a family in this life." He was born again, gave up his previous life to strive for fame and fortune, but unexpectedly possessed more.Be the pride of teachers and friends, and the backbone of parents.Becoming a husband and a father of a child makes life more prudent every day.

He then added a handful of firewood to the stove, and the fire burned even more vigorously.After the water in the cauldron boiled, a little mist formed around him, making it impossible to see his expression clearly.

Liu Yechen stopped and looked at him: "Do you regret it?" He was a little nervous after asking this.

Didn't even dare to breathe.

Fang Shujing said: "I don't regret it." He stood up and looked at Liu Yechen hugging him: "You are the luckiest thing in my life." Being able to marry him completely filled the incomplete part of my heart .

Liu Yechen's ears were slightly red, it was a bit hot to stay in this kitchen, and her heart was pounding.

Fang Shujing said: "Go back to rest early, I'm here." After the steamed buns were done, they woke up and put them in the drawer, and then just watched the fire.

Liu Yechen nodded with blushing cheeks, then hurried back to the room.

They have had dinner in the evening.

Not long after, Fang Shujing also went back, and gave Xu Quan and Pingan the thick jacket from the pile of presents.He brought another copy for his wife, as well as fine cotton and soft fabrics for the children's clothes. The tiger-head hats on the children's clothes are very cute.

Guo Liu Yechen fell in love with it when he saw it, and played with the child's things for a long time.

"It's pretty pretty." Sure enough, the craftsmanship of the craftsmen in the county is good, but the thread ends can't be found at the interface.

Liu Yechen carefully put all these children's things in the cabinet after being curious about them for a long time.

Then Fang Shujing hugged him from behind, kissed his neck lightly, and said, "Daughter-in-law, let's rest early." It was dark outside and the road was slippery, and it was another important thing to be accompanied by a wife in a warm room Enjoyed it.

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The heavy snow for several days finally stopped and it was the second day of the new year.The snow has melted.

The people in the village were shut up in the house by the heavy snow for half a month. Seeing that the years of heavy snow had finally subsided, some farmers finally came out of their homes to clean up the snow in the yard and the door.

It adds a bit of joy and heartiness to the winter.

Fang Shujing also took Xu Quan diligently to clear a path from the door to the yard.

Fang Shujing went back to the house, and he wanted to go back to the old house with the New Year gift.Liu Yechen also wanted to follow, but since he became pregnant, he has been feeling a little uncomfortable.Fang Shujing said: "I'll do it when I go back. Mother told me repeatedly that you don't want you to go there often."

Liu Yechen's voice was soft: "We still have to listen to what mother says."

Fang Shujing, who was so obedient, hugged him and kissed him again.My own daughter-in-law is too rare, but it's a pity to have children too soon.According to him, he really didn't want this child to come too early!

Liu Yechen blushed a little from his kiss, slightly annoyed: "You go."

Fang Shujing said: "If my mother has delicious food, I'll get you some."

"No need, I just want to eat the pie you made." Liu Yechen said.

Fang Shujing smiled and said, "Okay, I will make it for you when my husband comes back."

The red cloud on Liu Yechen's face became heavier, and he said: "I'll go back to the house first." Annoyed that he didn't live up to it, every time he teased her, her face would turn red.

Fang Shujing laughed again when he saw his little daughter-in-law fleeing in despair.

He took the jackets he bought for everyone in the county, the safety buckle, and the sauce-flavored liquor, and gave the sister-in-law a piece of soft cloth for making clothes for the children.

The road has been cleaned by diligent neighbors, and the roadside is a little easier to walk.

Along the way, many neighbors saw him greet others and said, "Scholar Fang, where are you going?"

"It's really thoughtful to bring so many things."

"How much does this cost?"

Fang Shujing said: "It didn't cost much, it was just lively and lively in the past."

Upon hearing this, the neighbors laughed and said, "It's filial piety to look at others."

"It's not many children like this to raise ten at a time."

Lively and lively all the way, New Year's Eve.Finally, some children came out to set off firecrackers.The bursts of ear-splitting firecrackers finally have a bit of a new year flavor.

When Fang Shujing came over, the whole family was sweeping snow in the yard.

Brother Fang still had the sharpest eyes, he could tell at a glance, and said, "Jing'er."

Upon hearing his words, Mrs. Fang and Father Fang raised their heads quickly.This year is the most comfortable year for the old Fang family.Both sons are obedient and sensible, and they both married daughters-in-law. Their lifelong wishes of being old people have been fulfilled.It's a pity that the family didn't have a reunion dinner due to the cold weather this year.

Seeing Fang Shujing, Fang was happy, and said, "Why are you here? Come in." Afraid that the youngest son would be tired and cold, Xu Quan also came, seeing Fang raised a big smile: "Mrs. New Year's Eve good."

Fang said: "Happy New Year." After speaking, he took out a red money bag from his lapel and gave it to Xu Quan.

Their family really treats Xu Quan like a child, and the whole family dotes on him.There was a hundred coins in this purse, and Fang Dalang and Fang Shujing didn't even have one, so I put a copy for him alone.

"Thank you ma'am." Xu Quan took it, and everyone in the village felt that it would be annoying if he refused, so they might as well take it happily, and everyone was happy.

Fang Shujing took so many things, Fang quickly welcomed him in, like this winter's jackets are all hard currency, there are Pingan buttons and men's favorite wine.

Fang is satisfied with his son's 1, and one thing is that he is too good at spending money.Said: "It's all a family, so there is no need for so many etiquette." It is probably because he has lived in a wealthy family since he was a child, and no matter how simple he is, he will never learn how to break eight petals for a penny.

Fang Shujing greeted Tiantian, the little girl really had the same name as her, her big eyes looked very cute, she was a little beauty, so she directly put a safety buckle on her.

Sweetly said: "Thank you uncle."

The little girl is cute, no wonder Liu Yechen wanted to take her as his apprentice, because Fang's family is all sons, it is rare to meet a little girl.

He gave the cloth to the sister-in-law again, and the uncle and sister-in-law were polite again.

Seeing Fang Shujing came back, Father Fang quit his work and came in to chat with his son.

Fang Shujing said: "Father, start building the house when the ground can be broken." Then he talked about going to the county town to buy someone.

The Fang family didn't expect Fang Shujing to be so bold as to say that he would buy it.If they have to think over and over again for a few years.

But since everyone has already bought it.The matter of setting up a lumber yard is a certainty, and there is no turning back.

Fang Shujing took out 30 taels of silver from his pocket: "Father, this is the compensation money given by the magistrate for redress. You use this money to build a house and buy more wooden boards for furniture!"

"How can we use your money?" Father Fang has been relying on himself all his life, but he never thought that when he was old, he would still be gnawing on his son.He couldn't erase it, but when he thought that he really didn't have the money, his tone suddenly became embarrassing, and said, "I'm in charge of you borrowing this money."

Fang Shujing also made all the furniture style drawings drawn during the Chinese New Year when he had nothing to do.

Father Fang is like finding a treasure.

He has always been working in the countryside, and some furniture is required to be durable and cheap.Ever since making cabinets for Fang Shujing, another chapter in his life has been opened. On the contrary, these people prefer simple and beautiful styles instead of bulky ones.

He thought it was good after seeing it, and it really saves wood.

Father Fang said: "I'm really going to talk to the wood merchant." He used to buy wood from the lumberjack.Or go up the mountain to cut and paint the wood by himself, but now he wants to build a wood furniture factory with more than 50 people.I definitely can't make it by myself.And good things like agarwood thuja, mahogany, and red sandalwood need to be ordered in advance. These are all varieties from other places. If you have the money and want to buy them, you may not be able to buy them.

Father Fang's heart was burning.The village chief only manages a hundred or so people. If he had fifty or sixty subordinates, he would not have lived in vain, and he would have an explanation to his ancestors after his death.Which man is not ambitious? Father Fang didn't expect that he would come to work at his age!Just for the purpose of opening a lumber yard and then going to the county to open a shop, it is no problem to live another 30 years.

Even Mrs. Fang felt a little distressed seeing the white flowers, and if she lived this way, she would be able to live comfortably for a lifetime.She was afraid of losing money and said: "You don't think about it anymore."

Before Fang Shujing could speak, Father Fang said: "What are you waiting for, opportunities wait for no one." With so many blueprints and manpower, he wanted to gear up and do a lot.

Fang cursed angrily: "This old bastard... half of his foot has stepped into the coffin board, and he is quite capable of tossing around."

Father Fang Fang Shujing smiled and said: "Don't talk to your mother, she doesn't understand."

Fang said: "Hey?"

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