sjar Chapter 53 Eye-catching
Chapter 53 Eye-catching
Lin Xi was in a hurry, and her body even became hunched over.
Gao Mengli quickly looked around; whether there were public toilets in this county town was another matter.
She pulled Lin Xi around, turning left and right, but they couldn't see a trace of the outhouse.
He then stopped a passerby to ask, and the passerby pointed to an alley not far away.
The two thanked him profusely and hurriedly ran towards the alley entrance.
But once they entered the alley, they regretted it, because it was a dead end and there was no outhouse in sight.
However, the "Oli Gei" in the alleyway proved to them that this was indeed a latrine.
"yue~"
Two sounds of retching rang out simultaneously.
"Could it be that they're defecating in the open or urinating anywhere???"
Lin Xi looked at the "masterpieces" all over the ground with a face full of resistance, and tactically took two steps back.
He shook his head vigorously, like a rattle drum, at Gao Mengli.
Left with no other option, the two went to a restaurant and spent 6 coins to order a bowl of boiled noodles. Under the waiter's somewhat disdainful gaze, Lin Xi finally got her wish and went to the chamber pot in the backyard to "relieving herself to her heart's content."
Gao Mengli finally understood why she always smelled a faint, foul odor whenever she entered the city.
It turns out there are no public toilets in the city at all; people who come to the county town just relieve themselves wherever they are.
Only the one bustling and lively street is somewhat clean.
She recalled the "masterpiece" that had just been scattered all over the floor, and looking at the plain noodles on the table, she felt no desire to eat them at all.
Thankfully, she didn't go to the city to do business; the environment there is worrying...
After Lin Xi finished dealing with the situation, she washed her hands countless times before finally coming out.
He pursed his lips when he saw the plain water on the table.
Not only is it expensive, but it also doesn't look appetizing at all.
Adhering to the principle of not wasting food, he still finished it off in no time.
The noodles were too hard, the soup was just the water from boiling the noodles, and there was no chili, Sichuan peppercorns, or soy sauce. The taste was indescribable...
The two quickly got up and left, wishing they could get home right away. After all, staying in this place for too long risked not being able to find a toilet.
The two arrived at the city gate and headed straight for Zhao Chen's oxcart.
Riding in an oxcart along a road lined with rapeseed flowers, they suddenly felt the air smell sweet.
Back home, after tidying up their things, Gao Mengli changed the quilts off their bed for Da Niu to use.
Da Niu touched the quilt his parents had given him with delight, his face beaming with joy!
Lin Xi suppressed a laugh. This adopted son was too easily satisfied and easy to raise!
Gao Mengli remembered the new food and waved to Da Niu, "Da Niu, ask if the old house next door grows lettuce. If they do, we'll need it for our new food business in a few days."
Da Niu looked up in surprise. "Lettuce? What lettuce?"
I've never heard of it, what is it?
Lin Xi frowned slightly and patiently explained to Da Niu, "It's that kind of vegetable with bright green leaves that looks a bit like cabbage but with looser leaves. Don't you have lettuce here? We'll use that chicken lettuce too. It tastes similar to lettuce, so the new dish we make shouldn't taste too different."
"We don't have lettuce, but we do have the chicken and vegetable dish you mentioned, Dad. I'll go ask!"
Da Niu quickly ran out and entered the neighboring yard, shouting, "Grandma, my parents said they're going to make some new food soon, and they asked how much chicken coop vegetable you planted. They should ask you to buy it when the time comes."
Upon hearing the word "buy" from Da Niu, Jiang Shi, who was inside the house, immediately dropped what she was doing and rushed out, her eyes shining. She grabbed Da Niu's arm and asked anxiously, "Da Niu, do your parents really want this chicken? What new dish are they planning to make? How much do they need?"
Da Niu was a little confused by Jiang's barrage of questions. He scratched his head and said, "Grandma, I don't know what new food Mom and Dad are going to make. They just said they'd be using braised chicken with vegetables in a few days."
Need it in a few days?
After considering it in her mind, Jiang realized that the family had little land, and the land had been squandered by that couple after the family property was divided.
They don't grow many vegetables either; the only vegetable patch they grow is about two-tenths of an acre.
Given that those two are currently thriving in business, their new food is sure to sell very well.
The chicken coop will be ready to harvest in a month, but it seems she won't be able to earn enough for all of their grocery money.
We need to plant more, so that her younger brother Jiang Yuandao can also plant some, then he can earn money from both eggs and chicken.
"Da Niu, tell your parents there's enough food!" As for whether it's enough, we'll see later.
It's not too late to replant!
"Okay, Grandma! I'll go tell Mom and Dad!"
Da Niu turned around and rushed home to relay Jiang's words.
Lin Xi nodded to indicate that she understood, and then began to prepare lunch.
After lunch, the two of them would take a nap without fail.
Da Niu ran to the old house again and talked to everyone about the paper. The old house was filled with gasps of surprise, gasps of breath, and people going in and out.
Jiang and Lin Yong looked at Da Niu and loved him even more!
Their grandson has brought more "fertile soil" to the family!
The whole family immediately went out to tear off the tree bark, carrying bundles of it home and then soaking it in a water tank.
If there wasn't enough water in the vat, they soaked the food in wooden tubs. If there weren't enough wooden tubs, Lin Yong would take a plane and work enthusiastically.
He's a carpenter; making wooden barrels is a piece of cake for him, as easy as it gets!
After Jiang finished her work, she picked some mint from the backyard and laid it out on a winnowing basket to dry. Da Niu said, "Why bother with toothpaste? It'll clean better than coarse salt."
The cost is not high, and it's easier to make soap than the soap that the experts talk about.
When she puts it in her son-in-law Zhang Dongcai's general store to sell, the money will flow in smoothly and roll right into her pockets!
If it sells well, the mint will be bought up in the village, and every household will benefit!
The liveliness of the old house did not affect the two people taking a nap in the next room at all.
When it was time to get up, Lin Xi was still sleepy and didn't care that Da Niu wasn't there.
That brat must have gone to the old house.
"dong dong dong"
Just then, there was a knock on the courtyard gate. Lin Xi yawned and went to open the gate, where she saw Da Jun carrying a few banana leaves.
We looked at each other, but neither of us said a word.
The army was intimidated, so they dared not speak.
Lin Xi was confused because she didn't recognize this person.
"What's wrong?" Lin Xi yawned, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Do you...do you still collect banana leaves at home? I...I brought them over because my younger brother and sister-in-law didn't come."
Dajun mustered his courage and revealed his intentions, after all, each piece cost a penny, and missing even one day would be a huge loss.
"Oh." Lin Xi counted the leaves, paid Da Jun 6 coins, and then took the banana leaf from Da Jun's hand.
However, a tiny mosquito on a banana leaf suddenly flew into Lin Xi's eye, making him rub his eye uncomfortably.
Tears streamed down his face. He quickly grabbed a banana leaf, ran into the yard, and shouted, "Mengli, my eyes are burning! Quickly, get me some water; I need to wash my eyes!"
Dajun, who was happily carrying 6 coins and about to go home, stopped in his tracks upon hearing Lin Xi's words. His face was full of astonishment, and he turned to look at the gate of Lin Xi's courtyard in disbelief.
"Wow……"
Suddenly, he burst into tears, ran home, found his wife, and collapsed into her arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
"Waaah... Honey, Lin Xi thinks I'm ugly, says I'm an eyesore, and even wants to wash his eyes with water. How could they be so mean..."
Dajun's wife: ...