Reborn in a small mountain village in 1991

Chapter 87 If you need anything, just call out: Mom!

Last time, Xu Chunsheng and Cheng Runshu went to sell wine together, but they only sold half a barrel in one morning.

After dropping Cheng Runshu off at home, Xu Chunsheng drove home slowly.

"You're back? How did sales go?"

The older sister had just finished pouring water for the sow when she heard the sputtering sound of a tricycle. When she came out, she saw Xu Chunsheng unloading things from the vehicle, so she wanted to come over and help.

Upon hearing his sister's voice, Xu Chunsheng spoke without turning his head:

"Sales aren't great, there's not much to see, don't come any closer, it's very sunny."

Xu Chunsheng carried a bucket in each hand into the house, then came out and took the meat and other things he had bought for his family from the car.

"How could that be? Even Master Tang, the brewer at our family's winery, said it tastes pretty good. Although it can't compare to the big brands, it's not much different from the wines from the distilleries in town, is it?"

The older sister couldn't believe that her family's wine wasn't selling.

Xu Chunsheng, however, remained calm and even turned to comfort his sister:

"When doing business, you have to take it slow. Besides, with alcohol, people tend to be more familiar with those they know. If we go there a few more times, people will recognize us, and then it will be easier to do business with them."

Are Mom and Dad still at the pig farm?

The eldest sister nodded:

"They said the weather is too hot now, and the pig manure has to be shoveled out at noon. Even with the exhaust fan, the smell inside is still strong. After shoveling it out, the water in the trough should also be changed."

"They'll probably be back in a little while, and then we can have lunch."

Xu Chunsheng nodded, took out the meat, and said:

"Sis, I also bought a carton of eggs. Let's fry this meat into crispy pork. I haven't had it in ages, and I'm really craving it."

The older sister took the meat and made arrangements:

"Okay, I'll get it ready. I'll keep some in the fridge, chop it up tonight, and stir-fry it with sauerkraut. It'll whet your appetite."

At this point, the eldest sister became worried about her third brother, who was studying in the county town:

"I don't know if Sanwa is eating well at school. I'm afraid he's saving money on his living expenses and can't bear to eat well."

Hearing his elder sister's words, Xu Chunsheng smiled:

"You don't need to worry about that. I told him last time that if he doesn't eat meat at school and comes back still skinny, I'll find a family near the school to cook for him."

"He's such a shrewd person, he wouldn't want to spend extra money to hire someone to do the work."

"Heh, you're always the one with a way."

After saying that, the older sister picked up the meat and turned to go to the kitchen.

Last time, Xu Chunsheng not only bought a large exhaust fan for the pig farm, but also added a refrigerator to his home. Later, because he brought back an old sow, he even bought a small fan specifically for it, which is basically on all day long.

At times like these, nobody cares about the electricity bill; the most important thing is that the livestock they feed at home are doing well.

While the eldest sister was frying crispy pork, Mr. and Mrs. Xu returned home.

Following the aroma, Xu's mother went into the kitchen, ready to help her daughter with the chores.

Although my older sister had brought a typhoon fan to blow on it, in such hot weather, coupled with the heat from the stove fire, the fan was barely effective.

"Fried crispy pork? It must be that gluttonous Erwa who insisted on having it fried."

The eldest sister laughed:

"He likes crispy fried pork, saying it's delicious to chew."

"Mom, don't bother, it's too hot. I have some porridge chilled in that bowl. Smash a cucumber and we'll mix it together later."

Xu's mother nodded in agreement, turned around and went to the refrigerator to find a few cucumbers. The palm-sized, bright green cucumbers looked particularly appetizing.

The mother and daughter each went about their own business. After the crispy pork was fried, the older sister poured out all the oil from the pot and put it away.

At this moment, Xu Chunsheng walked in from outside carrying some chili peppers and said:

"Sis, I just picked some chili peppers. Go and enjoy the fan for a while while I stir-fry them and mix them with fermented black bean paste."

After saying that, Xu Chunsheng took the spatula from his older sister's hand, lifted the pot out, added some laundry detergent, and washed away the oil stains.

After cleaning the pot, he placed it on the stove and waited until it was thoroughly heated before putting the cleaned chili peppers into it.

As soon as the green and red chilies are put in, they immediately make a sizzling sound and keep emitting white smoke.

Xu Chunsheng kept stirring the chili peppers with a spatula, and every now and then he would press down on the peppers with the spatula. Every time he pressed down, you could hear the peppers "squeak".

Before long, the unique spiciness of chili peppers wafted out, causing people to sneeze incessantly.

Xu Chunsheng removed the firewood from the stove and continued stir-frying using the embers left in the firebox.

Stir occasionally to scald each chili pepper in the hot wok. Once the skin peels off and the peppers soften, they are ready to be served.

"Ouch, it's so hot."

Xu Chunsheng poured the chili peppers onto the cutting board and began to chop them.

With my left hand, I gently pressed down on the chili pepper, while with my right hand, I took a knife and cut it down. As I cut, I blew on my hand, because the freshly cooked chili pepper was so hot that my fingertips ached.

Seeing Xu Chunsheng like this, Xu's mother couldn't help but laugh at him:

"You've never been burned before. Wait until it cools down before you cut it."

"It's no big deal, I can kill him with two cuts."

After saying that, Xu Chunsheng quickly chopped the chili peppers into small pieces, and the sound of the knife hitting the cutting board rang out.

After chopping, Xu Chunsheng glanced back and saw that his mother was no longer in the kitchen. He then shouted:

"mom--"

"What?"

"Come and mix the chili peppers, yours will taste better, I can't do it right—"

Xu Chunsheng continued shouting at the top of his lungs.

Although my eldest sister is a great cook, Xu's mother still makes the best chili pepper and fermented black bean salad.

Even though everyone used the same ingredients, Xu's mother's version was always different.

"Okay, put some salt in first and mix it with water. I'll be right back."

Xu Chunsheng took a large bowl out of the cupboard and put all the chopped chili peppers into the bowl.

"mom--"

"What now!"

"How much salt should I add?"

Annoyed by Xu Chunsheng, Xu's mother went into the kitchen and muttered to him:

"If you can't even make a proper chili sauce, how are you going to find a wife in two days?"

Xu Chunsheng smiled ingratiatingly:

"Oh, Mom, I can cook too, but it's not as good as yours. Your chili sauce is the best..."

Amidst Xu Chunsheng's endless flattery, his mother chased him out of the kitchen:

"Go away, don't block my way. Take the porridge over there, and I'll cut some fried pork. We can eat in a bit."

Xu Chunsheng accepted his mother's arrangement and gave her a loud, cheeky laugh:

"Okay! Comrade, I guarantee I'll complete the task assigned by the organization perfectly!"

Xu's mother gave Xu Chunsheng a reproachful look:

"Then why aren't you going yet?"

Xu Chunsheng carried the porridge into the main room and saw his father and eldest sister looking at him teasingly.

It turned out that the father and daughter had heard Xu Chunsheng's voice.

The older sister asked him:

"Comrade, what other tasks have you been assigned by the organization?"

Mr. Xu gave a soft snort:

"He has no respect for elders all day long."

After saying that, he couldn't help but laugh.