Chapter 18: The First Pot of Gold (I)
Bai Lao Er trotted into the house amid the expectant eyes of the crowd.
"Sister-in-law-sister-in-law-", I couldn't see anyone else in my eyes at all, so I ran directly to Ah Yuan.
reminded Ah Yuanden of the song that was popular in his previous life: sister-in-law, sister-in-law, black sister-in-law-
This shout seems to be the first expression of kindness from Bai Lao Er.
"How? Can a blacksmith do it? Ah Yuan didn't calm down to the end, and quickly walked out of the stove room.
Bai Lao Er stood at the door panting, a clenched hand opened, and reached in front of Ah Yuan.
It's an iron thimble.
The width, thickness, and length are all in accordance with the requirements of Ah Yuan, and the joints of the ring can be adjusted again, and the outside of the thimble is smashed with a small indentation, which is black and shiny, like a hidden weapon used by a martial arts master.
Ah Yuan was overjoyed, carefully grabbed the thimble, and put it on the middle finger of his right hand, just right, firmly under the first knuckle.
On the thimble, the temperature and humidity of the white old and second-hand hearts are still retained.
"Sister-in-law, I'm looking for the old Li blacksmith in Lijia Village, he is honest and doesn't bluff people." Bai Er's eyes were shining, licking his dry lips and continuing to show: "This object doesn't cost much iron, he wants to make two sets of the same for his mother-in-law, I agreed, and he didn't take the money." ”
Bai Laoer's other hand also stretched out, and when he opened it, his fingers were still clasped inward, as if he was very reluctant.
Ah Yuan smiled like a flower, and didn't pick up the copper coins that were also sweaty in the old and second-hand houses, but continued to look into his eyes expectantly.
This guy is the most shrewd one of the Bai family, and he must not only be so cheap.
Sure enough, there is a follow-up.
Bai Lao Er blinked his eyes, glanced at the warm copper coin in his palm, and explained thoroughly: "We also said that we will wait for the needle and awl to be polished, if there is no need to improve it, we will continue to do it, I will be responsible for the takeaway, and the money earned, we will divide it between the two families——"
Sure enough, I didn't see the wrong person!
Ah Yuan smiled even more happily, and his eyebrows and eyes were full of sincere appreciation: "Second brother, you are awesome!" This matter will be handed over to you to operate, how to save investment in the future, but maximize profits, our family is under your command, these copper coins are the first investment in our family, I will make a record, leave it to you to continue to turnover! ”
Although, there are a few key words in this sentence, everyone doesn't understand it too much, but the basic meaning can still be understood, Bai Lao Er only feels that the hard work of the afternoon is worth it, but it's a pity that he can't recite "Ma Said", otherwise, there will be a feeling that Maxima has met Bole.
Several younger brothers and sisters in the house also knew that Bai Lao Er had made a great contribution, and asked about the inside story of the "thimble" with a smile, and even Ah Wen and Cai Lian, who had been frightened and did not dare to taste the remaining "sweet potato balls", also relaxed their vigilance.
"Chengzong, sit down and taste the sweet potato balls made by your sister-in-law—", Boss Bai began to greet everyone to eat, and his honest smile seemed to grow on his face, and he couldn't withdraw it.
At this time, the Bai family was much warmer than the crying in the morning, and the patriarch, who was less than twenty years old, felt that the atmosphere was very comfortable.
The peasant family in the small courtyard of the farmhouse did not pay attention to what "food is silent, sleep silently", commented on the crispy wild vegetable cakes and dried stewed fish, and then chatted some jokes about the village land, and the family was very happy to eat this dinner.
The two small ones rounded up the remaining sweet potato balls, and Ah Yuan also put down the perfect sea bowl that represented his noble status, and gave the second order since the butler on the messy dining table.
"Now, Cailian and Awen are responsible for cleaning up the dishes and chopsticks, I want to steam another pot of sweet potatoes, Chengguang takes the second brother and third brother to make bamboo skewers, the tip of the end to be polished, can be used to string balls, at least, 200 will be polished tonight, and, find three upright wooden sticks, tie the straw handle, wrap a few more circles, the kind that can be inserted into the bamboo sticks, I Jihua Ming'er early in the morning, I will make 'glass balls' to sell."
This is a more feasible way to sell the balls, the balls are fried, how to pretend is not suitable, and there is no beautiful furniture to place, it is best to use the practice of selling sugar gourds in the previous life, holding a straw handle to walk the streets and households, and save the trouble of doing publicity.
Hey, hey, just think about it, the glass balls hung with sugar juice, like the crystal clear like a sugar gourd, will definitely attract the attention of children, then, this shiny copper coin, isn't it easy to catch?
This season, just to do this for a living, the sugar juice is not easy to melt, but it is not cold and no one goes to the street.
The two little ones basically don't use their brains, the sister-in-law will do whatever she says, Bai Laosan will aim at the eldest and the second, Bai Laosan will continue to give face to his daughter-in-law, and he will not even ask the details, he will go to pick up wooden sticks and bamboo sticks.
In front of the house and behind the house, this thing is useful!
Bai Lao Er was used to being a thorn, but this time he just won the praise of his sister-in-law, so he didn't ask any more questions.
The oil lamps were lit, and each of them did their own thing, zuihou, and gathered in the main house.
Ah Yuan and the two small ones also joined the team of making bamboo sticks, and while their subordinates kept talking, they told everyone their original intention of making these things.
A good group should at least be good at communicating with each other.
"Sister-in-law, I'm thinking, if this ball is easy to sell tomorrow, we can also add a few more types and let people choose at will, better!" Bai Laosan's subordinates are non-stop, but his brain is running rapidly.
The second white man with the head of the thorn gave Ah Yuan face, and he may not be able to get used to giving it to others, and the person who is used to picking on the thorn immediately counterattacked: "In addition to this pile of sweet potatoes, our family has wild vegetables and fish strips left to satisfy hunger, what do you call people to pick at will?" ”
"Well said the third and second children!" Ah Yuan got up with a "whew", waving his hands, as if he had been hit by a demon: "Why didn't I think of it!" We can also make wild vegetable meatballs, fish meatballs, white flour balls, mixed noodles balls——, and bring out various flavors, there will always be a popular one, right? haha, let's make the sugar gourd into meatball gourd, salty gourd, fresh and spicy gourd skewers! ”
The family was staring at each other, not fully understanding this little woman dancing in the dim light, and even Bai Laosan, who had some ink in his stomach, was still wondering: "Is this the legendary Miss Qi Tongsheng's delicate lady who does not leave the door of the house?" How is it less and less like? ”
On the first day of marriage, where was Miss Qi, who was crying and making trouble and looking for death and life?
Is this little daughter-in-law full of passion and hope now?
Everyone started, the two hundred bamboo skewers were finally completed, Ah Yuan checked the new equipment, his heart was settled, and he waved his little hand: "Let's go to sleep!" Ming'er has to wake up early. ”
The Bai family, who had received the pardon, yawned and went out one by one, this day, they were busy and excited.
There were two husband and wife left, Ah Yuan couldn't care about the image problem anymore, and leaned into the kang and said: "Ming'er-call me-get up early-". I don't even want to take off my clothes, I just want to lie down and fall asleep as soon as possible.
This body was not strong, and it was sore and tired all around.
In the haze, a big hand helped him take off his clothes, and a warm cloth towel wiped his hands and face, as well as his feet—
Sadly, this guy won't use the same cloth towel again, right?
Ah Yuan frowned in his sleep, and finally didn't jump up to protest, and the meeting with Zhou Gong was still very comfortable.
Oh, Zhou Gong is more greedy for money than our Ah Yuan! Look, in this dream, is it sweet potato balls, copper coins, or silver?
It's a pity that before he could see it clearly, the conscientious Boss Bai began to call Ah Yuan to return to reality.
It's just getting dark.
"Daughter-in-law, if it's really a good idea, just lie down for a while-" Boss Bai was embarrassed again.
"Forget it, the more you lie down, the more reluctant you are to get up-", Ah Yuan patted his face, made up his mind, and aroused this weak body.
After washing his hands and face with cold water, Ah Yuan ran to the stove room, the steamed sweet potatoes last night had been cooled, Boss Bai peeled the skin and adjusted the noodles, Ah Yuan lit the fire again, and poured all the remaining belongings from yesterday - half a jar of oil, and poured it down again.
According to the procedure of yesterday's experiment, it was already handy, when all the guys in the stove room were full of sweet potato balls, and the oil base in the pot was really not able to carry out frying activities, Ah Yuan just stopped.
Pour the oil base into a pot of spiced haode broom vegetables, and together with the steamed sweet potatoes, it will be a hearty breakfast for everyone this morning.
"Go and wake everyone up, and you'll have to get busy after eating." Without raising his head, Ah Yuan began to move on to the next critical step.
Boss Bai "roared" in the courtyard, and soon, the big and small chaos and excitement came out.
Boss Bai observed the fire, and Ah Yuan was putting a small amount of water and sugar into the pot.
Boil the sugar over medium heat and stir constantly. As soon as the syrup changes color, immediately remove the heat, quickly add the sweet potato balls, stir, and make sure that each ball is stained with syrup.
Bai Laosan joined in, responsible for securing the balls into the basin and separating them as soon as possible, otherwise they would stick together and affect the appearance.
It's getting dark.
The size of the Bai family, who had eaten breakfast, started together and skewered the crystal clear "glass balls" on the haode bamboo skewers that were polished last night.
Because everyone is a new hand, and the materials are not uniform, the bamboo skewers are long and short.
"It's just right, you have to leave an empty place to grab it, it's no problem to string a few less, these are very short, and you can also use it, just string one, and give it to those who are reluctant to spend money." Ah Yuan arranged it in an orderly manner, and the next sentence made everyone almost choke collectively.
"It's good to sell a ball for a penny, and you can settle the account."
It's not a money grab, is it? Boss Bai first had a question: "Daughter-in-law, a penny and a pill, expensive—a little expensive!" ”
How can a small thing that can't even fill between the teeth be sold for a penny? An honest and honest farmer can't accept it!