Chapter 67: Self-sufficiency
Midori Lan hesitated to confirm.
Xia Zhi was ridiculous, very curious about what her specific image was in Lu Lan's mind.
Lu Lan obeyed the order and brought the wood knife from the kitchen. I probably can't rest assured, and I called the people who stayed behind too, and if there is any emergency, I can have two more people to help stop it.
Xia Zhi picked up the firewood knife and weighed it, because it was a knife that he usually used, it was sharpened brightly, and it looked very sharp. Because I also had experience chopping firewood before, it was not a violation of the harmony to hold a firewood knife, and I felt quite handy.
Xia Zhi took the firewood knife and walked to the bamboo forest, picked a well-proportioned bamboo, and held the firewood knife high to cut it with a knife. However, she seemed to underestimate the hardness of the bamboo, and her strength did not cause much damage to the bamboo at all, leaving only a shallow knife mark.
The firewood knife was flicked and almost flew out of his hand, and Lu Lan and the other two subordinates on the side were frightened, and hurriedly moved a few steps to a safe place, in case of an accident, it would be the consequence of a river of blood.
Lu Lan asked timidly, after getting along with each other during this time, she knew that Xia Zhi people were more easy-going, so the way of questioning was not too restrained.
Xia Zhi held the knife in both hands this time, ready to increase his strength.
The little guy hurriedly stepped forward to recommend himself,
Lu Lan joined the ranks of persuasion, and according to the summer solstice, it is estimated that she will not be able to eat this so-called bamboo tube rice before tomorrow.
Xia Zhi compared the physique between himself and Xiaowu, and handed over the firewood knife in a compromise.
The little guy took the firewood knife and chopped the bamboo one by one, which was really much more efficient than the summer solstice.
Xia Zhi looked at it for a while and felt that it was no problem, and instructed him to cut down the bamboo and use a saw to separate it into independent bamboo segments to use as cooking utensils. The little maid also stayed to take care of it, responsible for cleaning the bamboo segments and the like. Xia Zhi and Lu Lan were not idle, and returned to the small kitchen to take out some miscellaneous grains and wash them to soak them for later use. In addition, bacon and dried goods were also found to be cut and marinated. The division of labor between the master and the servant was quite pleasant, and soon the ingredients for the bamboo rice were prepared and placed on a long table with dishes.
Xia Zhi said, picked up one of the bamboo tubes, stuffed the multigrain bacon mushrooms and so on, covered it with water, and put it on the fire to roast. Several others did the same, filling the bamboo tubes according to their own preferences and putting them on the fire together.
Firewood is also made of local materials, such as fallen leaves and dry firewood, and the taste is not choking when burned. A few people are cooking bamboo rice while guarding the fire to keep warm, and chatting is also a rare pastime.
Of course, it is impossible for the subordinates to be equal to the master, because the bamboo garden is completely locked, it is basically a form of temporary isolation, and it is not easy to refuse the repeated invitations of the summer solstice, so they sit around the fire. At first, it was a little restrained, but slowly let go of a little, chatting about all kinds of trivial and interesting things in the courtyard.
As night falls, the banquet is estimated to have reached its climax, and the stage is staging fierce fights, and listening to the drums is enough to be emotional. I heard that it is still the performance of the most famous troupe in Anyang City, but unfortunately I can't feast my eyes on it.
Fortunately, at this time, the aroma of the bamboo rice gradually appeared, and it was estimated that it was already cooked. The little servant volunteered, put on gloves and took off one of the bamboo tubes, and carefully split it with a firewood knife, and the food spread with the unique aroma of bamboo, which couldn't help but make people appetite. The plump grains of rice mixed with the fat of the bacon and the simple stirring of seasonings make for a delicious dinner. And it's a meal that you participate in, so naturally it has a bonus to deliciousness. Several people each held their own bamboo rice, and after touching it meaningfully, they began to feast.
But before he could take a few bites, there was a sudden movement outside the door. The place where the bamboo tube rice is fired is quite close to the courtyard gate, and you can really hear the sound of the iron chain pulling after the copper lock is opened.
The little maid asked nervously.
Xia Zhi patted his chest and promised, saying this, Xia Zhi stood up and prepared to take the lead in dealing with uninvited guests.
The courtyard door was pushed open, and Chen Huan was the first to walk in, and was stunned for a moment when he saw Xia Zhi and Lu Lan enjoying dinner, and then said with a smile,
Xia Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately, if Chen Huan was someone else, he would be in big trouble. Seeing Chen Huan sit down and pick up hers, take a bite of bamboo rice, and said dissatisfied,
Chen Huan said, waving his hand at the person behind him.
The close-fitting little girl eye-catchingly put two or three food boxes on the table. Lu Lan helped take out the food inside, all of which were steaming delicacies, and the table was full of them.
Midori Lan said with a smile.
Chen Huan still didn't let go of the bamboo tube rice in his hand, it seemed that compared with the dishes of the banquet, this fresh bamboo tube rice was more favored by him.
The summer solstice was about to rob, but Chen Huan kept the bowl far away, but he didn't let her get it.
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Xia Zhi said something to stop it, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that Xia Zhi was just joking, so Lu Lan went straight to cook bamboo rice porridge. “