Jiangbian was not polite and followed Jiang Qingsheng.
Jiang Fengshi really wanted to treat Jiangbian to a meal. In the countryside, it is different from the people in the city. The city people always have some purpose when inviting people to dinner, while the country people invite people to dinner to connect with each other and not necessarily to do anything.
Jiang Bian is related to Jiang Fengshi because of King Turtle.
If Jiang Bian had stayed in the mountain village, Jiang Fengshi might not have invited Jiang Bian to dinner. But Jiangbian is different now. Not only has he left Banshan Village, he has also become famous and even appeared on TV. Naturally, his identity is a little different, and he has lost his place in the Jiang family. Although the Jiang family may not necessarily get any direct benefits, it makes the Jiang family look good.
"When Jiang Bian stayed in the mountain village, he was poor and lazy. There was a time when he stole some vegetables from other people's vegetable fields and brought them back. He was scolded badly by the villagers, which naturally disgraced the Jiang family.
Breakfast in rural areas, like lunch, is a main meal, but dinner is extra. So when you treat guests to dinner, you usually treat them to breakfast or lunch. Breakfast is usually served to people in the village. The banquet is usually lunch, after all, it has to be convenient for the guests to travel.
Jiang Fengshi and his mother-in-law were busy all morning. They killed a reed chicken, chopped a pound of meat at the butcher's house, fried a few eggs from the reed chicken, and made four or five dishes. In rural areas, it can be considered a very rich meal.
When Jiangbian walked to Jiang Fengshi¡¯s house, the food was already ready. A small rice bowl was placed on top of the vegetable bowl. The temperature is relatively low in the twelfth lunar month, and it will get cold easily if the lid is not closed.
When he saw Jiangbian coming, Jiang Fengshi happily greeted him, "Jiangbian is coming, come in quickly, come in quickly."
When I came to Jiangbian, I brought a bottle of wine and a bag of candies. I just came back from outside, so there is no reason to come empty-handed.
"Look at you, isn't this a slap in my brother's face? Just come to dinner, what are you bringing?" Jiang Fengshi's face seemed a little unhappy.
"Fifth brother, this wine was given to me by a friend when I came back. I don't like drinking this white wine either. I just like to drink the rice wine and medicinal wine from our mountain village. So I just brought it over for you to try, fifth brother." Jiang Bian laughed. road.
Jiang Fengshi warmly greeted Jiang Bian to sit down, then turned around and called out, "Mother, bring me a cup of tea. Uncle Man is here."
Jiang Fengshi's mother-in-law also seemed to have changed. She put a cup of hot tea in front of Jiang Bian and said, "Oh, Jiang Bian, this person has completely changed as soon as he goes outside. Look how much he looks like now." Spirit."
Jiang Fengshi rolled his eyes at his mother-in-law, "What are you talking about? Even when I was at home, Jiangbian was different from ordinary people. He was fair and clean and looked more like city people than city people. His ability to fish and catch turtles was half that. Who in the mountain village can compare?"
Jiang Bian smiled and said, "Fifth brother and five sister-in-law, don't praise me. What I was like before, I know in my heart that I am lucky in the city. Otherwise, it will be the same as before. Many people in our village are better than me outside." Good. And richer than me."
"That's useless. Jiangbian, let me tell you, that's useless. To say that he is rich, that guy Jiang Dahu should be considered rich, but no matter how rich he is, he is at best a rural old man who has come to the fore. You don't Same, can people who can be on national TV be the same? We can¡¯t make enough money. No matter how much you make, you can only use so much, right? That man in Shanmen Town who bought fertilizers and pesticides worked hard to sell many fake medicines. He just made a million dollars in property, but in the end, when he stretched out his legs, not only was the money not spent, but even the mother-in-law became someone else's," Jiang Feng said.
However, Jiang Fengshi suddenly remembered that the matter between Jiang Bian and Liu Huijun was somewhat similar to that of the pesticide seller, and he quickly explained with a guilty conscience, "Jiang Bian, you must not be overly worried, Fifth Brother is not talking about you. Jiang Dahu is a bastard, so What a good mother-in-law, she is still messing around outside. How is he worthy of Liu Huijun?"
Jiangbian was a little embarrassed, knowing that Jiang Fengshi didn't mean it and didn't take it seriously.
"Jiangbian, others thought that I, Jiang Fengshi, invited you to dinner because I saw you getting prosperous in Jiangbian and wanted to take advantage of you in the future. But what the fifth brother said here is that he didn't do anything to treat you. He just wanted to do it for you. You have set a good example for the younger generations of the Jiang family. Now when my family celebrates their birthday and talks about you, Uncle Man, their faces are full of pride. They study much more seriously than before," Jiang Fengshi said.
"Why are you talking so much? Why don't you hurry up and sit down by the river. Isn't the rice wine hot? Pour in the wine quickly and eat it while it's hot." Jiang Fengshi's mother-in-law kicked Jiang Fengshi.
"Yes, yes, Jiangbian, we brothers will eat together. There are no outsiders here, just our family. Jiangbian, you are welcome, just like at home." Jiang Fengshi said.
Although Jiangbian himself is a chef, it is difficult to make authentic Banshan dishes outside.??If you want to eat this pure Banshan firewood dish, the taste is still real and mellow.
Eating is all about a state of mind. When eating, state of mind and environment are extremely important. Jiangbian went out for the first time, and it took more than half a year before he returned home. It would be impossible to say that he didn't feel homesick at all.
After returning home, I have a warm feeling towards everything in my hometown. Although these dishes are simple and the cooking skills are mediocre, it is this plain warmth that makes Jiangbian feel like he has not seen it for a long time.
The reed chicken is drizzled with a layer of golden fat, exuding a rich chicken aroma that fills two large bowls. After the eggs are cooked, they are cut into circles with strings, like gorgeous flowers. The pork stir-fried with red pepper is also bright in color and rich in flavor.
By the river, I can only feel the aroma in my mouth, as if this is the most beautiful taste in the world.
"Jiangbian, this dish is okay! You can't get any fresh vegetables in the countryside. But these chickens are not easy to eat in the city. They are all fed with grain. During the autumn harvest, I even go to the fields to eat bugs. These eggs Well, they are also authentic local eggs. Look at how red the yolk is. It doesn¡¯t turn red because the city fed it Sudan red." Jiang Fengshi said.
"Aren't you talking nonsense? Jiangbian's craftsmanship is much better than yours. Didn't it say on TV that he won the championship in the cooking competition in Qiantang City? In ancient times, that was the level of an imperial chef. Isn't it better than yours? Are you good at making clay legs?" Mrs. Jiang Fengshi said with a smile.
Jiang Bian ate with gusto, "Fifth sister-in-law, don't tell me, this dish is really delicious. It's been a long time since I tasted the unique taste of our mountain village food. These things can't be made in the city. This is Reed chicken is not easy to buy. Even if you can buy reed chicken, you can't get such good ingredients, let alone the natural well water in this mountain village, and you can't get the white bark pine leaves in this mountain village to cook this firewood dish. Therefore, this dish can only be eaten in Banshan Village."
"Qingsheng, you should learn more from your Uncle Man. You see, he only went to elementary school, but his words are very reasonable. Old Man Jiang's son can do it. He went to college and worked in the town. But you let him What you said may not be reasonable for your Uncle Man. Your Uncle Man went on TV and said every word. If Old Man Jiang¡¯s son were to talk about it, it would be strange if he would tremble with fear." Jiang Fengshi said.
Jiang Qingsheng grabbed a chicken drumstick with his hands, and his mouth was oily. "I said it's useless to study. Uncle Man hasn't read any books, and he still behaves like a dog. Those in the village who have studied in junior high school and high school, Not all of them are working in Guangdong and earning some hard-earned money. Jiang Dahu has earned so much money that when he goes home, he wears a suit that looks like he picked it up in the city. He looks like a wolf in sheep's clothing."
"You little bastard, what are you talking about? If you don't study, you will go begging for food in the future. Although your Uncle Man didn't go to school much, how many of his grades in school were comparable to those of you at that time? It was all that bastard Wang Wuchi who wanted to It's not that he fired your Uncle Man, your Uncle Man might have graduated from college and become a cadre! If you don't want to study, you will go into business with me next year. Get up at five o'clock every morning and make one or two tofu. Every day Go to Shanmen Town to sell tofu." Jiang Fengshi said.
Jiang Qingsheng suddenly lost his temper and gnawed on the chicken drumstick in his hand.
Jiang Bian also smiled and said, "Qingsheng, you are young and must study hard. At that time, Uncle Man was jealous of his peers in the village who were studying in junior high school. Although Uncle Man seems to be doing well now, it is actually all because of luck. Good. If you learn culture well, your opportunities will naturally widen. You see, Li Yueji is different after going to college. Even if she can't become a teacher, she has been working in the city for less than half a year, and now she is a company. The manager."
Jiangbian did not say that he was a shareholder of that company.
Very few people in Banshan Village knew about Li Yueji. Even the Banshan Villagers at Liu Huijun Winery only thought that Li Yueji was in charge of the fish restaurant. I didn¡¯t expect that this catering industry could become like a regular large company once it gets bigger.
While talking and drinking, a layer of golden fat condensed out as the dishes were eaten. In this winter weather, the dishes tend to get cold.
Jiang Fengshi¡¯s mother-in-law took the dishes to the kitchen and heated them up several times.
"Are you planning to settle down in Qiantang in the future or what should I do?" Jiang Fengshi asked.
Jiang Bian took a sip of the wine. The medicinal wine had a faint herbal flavor and was extremely soft in the mouth. Jiang Feng actually added rock sugar to the wine, which made it taste slightly sweet.
"I haven't thought about it yet. I want to renovate the house at home. I promised my father before that I would let him live in a good house. I didn't expect that this wish would not come true, but I still want to do it. ." Jiangbian said.
"Let me tell you, if you are not going to go back to live in Banshan Village, don't touch the old house. Buy a house in Qiantang City."Later, I married my mother-in-law and lived a good life in a down-to-earth manner. I think my uncle is also relieved. The monument can be erected next year, so this matter is half good. It depends on what requirements you have. When the time comes, Brother Five will take care of it for you. If you come back during the Qingming Festival and erect the monument, it will be considered as a sign of filial piety. "
Jiang Bian shook his head, "This house must be built. My father has never lived in a good house!"
Jiang Bian said, his eyes became a little red.
"Brother, I know what you are thinking. But you know that even if you build a small western-style house in Banshan Village, like Jiang Dahu's house, it will cost hundreds of thousands. You don't plan to come back to live there. Is it worth it? This house is often empty. It's easy to perish if people live in it. It's not cost-effective for you to do this."
Jiang Fengshi took a sip of rice wine. He often did odd jobs in Shanmen Town and was very familiar with the market of building houses in rural areas.