Siheyuan starts from a better life

Chapter 645, Life 2

"What have you planted on this mountain? Why do I see so many kinds?"

"There are no other apples, pears, plums, and peaches. I originally wanted to plant one kind, but Professor Zhou said that having a variety of varieties can increase the survival rate of the trees. Last winter, I wanted Xu Damao to plant a few cherry trees. Yes, but I can't find seedlings, and the growth period of hawthorn trees is too long, so they are not suitable for planting in this kind of place." Jiang Yan explained to Muxue while pulling her to explain how to distinguish fruit trees.

"The pear blossoms are the prettiest. They should bloom next year. I will take you to see the pear blossoms then. The peach blossoms are also beautiful. Remember to remind me to bring a camera when I come here next year to take some photos for you. Look at these big peach trees. They were moved from other places and are said to have lived for decades. These are the only trees on this hilltop that are not saplings. There are also a few wild ginkgo trees in the east, which Xu Damao planned to cut down. Later I stopped him because ginkgo is a good thing."

The two were walking in the mountains, and Jiang Sirui's laughter and Jiang Yan's shouts could be heard from time to time.

The two walked on the mountain for a while. Jiang Yan suggested that they go down the mountain and take her to try the big pot dishes in the cafeteria.

When I walked to the foot of the mountain near the chicken coop, I saw Xu Damao and his party.

"Brother Li, why are you here?" Jiang Yan walked towards several people.

"Of course I'm here to see you. By the way, this is Director Zeng Hongqi from the Department of Foreign Trade. I'm here to ask you about the export pricing of rice cookers and air fryers." Director Li said with a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Jiang." Zeng Hongqi walked quickly towards Jiang Yan and extended his hand with a smile.

When he came to see Jiang Yan before, his boss had already told him to be polite when meeting Jiang Yan and not to make others unhappy. Otherwise, Director Zeng would not have such a low attitude. Now the whole country is buying products. They all have to go through the Foreign Trade Department. The position is not big, but the right to speak is very important.

"Welcome, Director Zeng." Jiang Yan smiled and held Zeng Hongqi's hand.

"Mr. Jiang, call me director and you'll be out of business. If you don't mind, just call me Lao Zeng." Zeng Hongqi said.

Xu Damao tore open a piece of corn and showed it to everyone. He saw that the corn was already in shape, and the harvest time should be almost here.

Xu Damao took a few people to the small lake. There were already workers feeding the ducks on the lake, and some were fishing for aquatic plants.

"This lake expanded a lot during the plowing in the spring this year. It draws water from the river in front of your steel rolling mill. There are chickens, ducks and geese on the mountain. This lake can also be used to raise ducks. irrigation."

"Yes, today is not Sunday. I just have a rest. I thought I haven't been to this farm for a long time, so I came to enjoy the cool air and have a laugh." Jiang Yan said directly.

Xu Damao said as he led a few people towards the small lake.

"Xiao Jiang, since you are here, why don't we visit together." Director Li invited Jiang Yan to come with him, but Jiang Yan knew that Director Li, a drunkard, was not interested in drinking, but had something to do with him, so he nodded in agreement. , after arranging for Jiang Sirui to return to the small shed, a group of them followed Xu Damao

"The sweet potato field in front of you covers an area of ​​about 300 acres. Last year, it produced 45 kilograms of sweet potatoes in one season. Unfortunately, the weather in the north does not allow for two crops. Otherwise, we can definitely harvest 80 kilograms in one year. After the autumn harvest, this field will Wheat will be planted on the land, and sweet potatoes will be planted in May this year after the wheat is harvested.”

"Then I will call you Brother Zeng like Brother Li, and you can call me Xiao Jiang!"

"When we arrived at the farm just now, Damao asked someone to look for you, but he said that he was going up the mountain with someone. You were just walking around with your siblings." Director Li continued.

"Look, this land was just cultivated in the spring this year. The spring corn will be harvested soon. Last year, it snowed several times in a row, so this year's harvest is good."

When they arrived at the wooden shed by the lake, Jiang Yan suggested that everyone take a break and have a cup of tea. The workers in the shed would prepare hot water and teacups every day. This place was also a temporary resting place for everyone.

After everyone took a break, Jiang Yan looked at the time, 11 o'clock, and called his secretary, Xiao Gong, to arrange lunch.

"I haven't tasted Master He's craftsmanship for a long time. Today I want to taste it to see if Master He's craftsmanship has improved." After speaking, Director Li turned to Zeng Hongqi and said, "Old Zeng, you may not know that Master He is very proficient. Tan's cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, and Shandong cuisine are not bad, especially Su Zhai's craftsmanship. I felt heartbroken for a long time when Xiao Jiang asked him to leave." "Then I want to try it, I won't hide it from you. "After I came out of Sichuan, I just missed this place in my hometown. I am very happy about it." Zeng Hongqi said with a smile.

Hearing Zeng Hongqi say that he was from Sichuan, Jiang Yan winked at Xu Damao, and Xu Damao nodded and walked to the kitchen.

In the back kitchen, He Yuzhu was preparing dishes when Xu Damao opened the door and walked in.

"Zhuzi, Director Zeng is from Sichuan. The boss means that today's dishes will be mainly Sichuan flavor. It's up to you to decide what to do."

"Don't worry! Just watch it!" He Yuzhu, who was dealing with his elbow, said without replying.

It didn't take long for He Yuzhu to prepare several dishes on hand, including stir-fried shredded beef, Mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, sweet and sour carp, chicken stewed with mushrooms, Kung Pao chicken, and Dongpo pork elbow.

After the food was ready, Xu Damao came to a few people who were drinking tea and resting.

"Boss, Brother Li, Director Zeng, the food is already ready. We can't eat first."

"Let's go, Brother Li, Brother Zeng, let's eat and chat." Jiang Yan put out his cigarette butt and greeted Director Li and Zeng Hongqi with a smile.

After sitting down under the dining table made of grape vines, Jiang Yan looked at the two people in front of the table and said:

"Brother Li, Brother Zeng, use your chopsticks. Come and try my craftsmanship on this pillar and see how it goes."

After saying that, the first one moved his chopsticks to pick up the shredded beef in front of him. After seeing the host move his chopsticks, everyone picked up their chopsticks and started to taste the dishes on the table.

"Hey! Not bad! Xiao Jiang, these dishes taste so good. I feel that Master He's craftsmanship has improved a lot compared to before." Director Li took a bite before speaking.

This person is a standard gourmet, so his praise is quite pertinent.

"This vegetarian chicken is also made wrong. The appearance can almost be fake, not to mention the taste. It tastes quite good. I would have thought it was a real chicken!"

Zeng Hongqi was quite surprised when he took a bite of the vegetarian chicken cooked by He Yuzhu, so he praised it.

"Old Zeng, didn't I tell you that Master He's cooking skills are one of the best in the entire Forty-Nine City. He can't compare to the state banquet chef. Try this Mapo Tofu again." Director Li pointed after speaking. Take a bite of the mapo tofu next to him.

Zeng Hongqi picked up a spoon and put a spoonful of tofu into his mouth. The characters numb, spicy, crispy, fragrant, fresh, tender, whole and blanched immediately flashed in his mind. To be honest, after he came out of Sichuan, this Sichuan cuisine I have been to a few restaurants, but the food was a bit uninteresting. Today’s Mapo Tofu gave me a different feeling.

(End of this chapter)