Spring is coming

Chapter 19 Searching for Fragrance

Bo Qingshan was walking on the largest and most lively main street in Baishan Town. The sounds of vendors on both sides were endless. He came to Baishan Town on a whim and stopped by an old man who had a relationship with his grandfather in the past.

Mo Jingchun reluctantly followed him, acting as a guide.

In fact, she may not have been here for a long time. The last time she came back was just to buy things, and she only stayed for half a day.

In order to find her out, Bo Qingshan went to Gao and explained that he wanted to get familiar with this place. He was polite and courteous. Gao felt that he was reliable and that the servants could do nothing wrong, so he readily agreed.

That's how today's line came about.

The three of them were tired of shopping, and Bo Qingshan found the largest restaurant in town called Xunxiangji.

Amid the crowds of people, one could vaguely make out a figure in purple clothes behind the counter. The shopkeeper was a young woman.

He walked in without forgetting to remind Mo Jingchun to follow closely.

The waiter was about to stop Mo Jingchun, who was dressed in ordinary clothes, but immediately put on a smile after hearing this, arranged a table for them by the window on the second floor, served tea and waited for their order.

Braised spring bamboo shoots in oil, scrambled toon eggs, steamed sophora japonica flowers, crucian carp and tofu soup, and small wontons stuffed with shepherd's purse and pork.

Bo Qingshan clicked a button, and Mo Jingchun opened his mouth, but was interrupted: "Brother Bo is treating me to a treat today. Let's have a taste of spring."

The waiter smiled and agreed: "This young man is so elegant and has good taste! What he ordered are all seasonal dishes in this spring, which are also the signature of our restaurant."

Mo Jingchun silently counted the money spent on this meal in his heart, and secretly clicked his tongue.

After ordering, Bo Qingshan looked at the streets with people coming and going, and casually chatted with the waiter: "Your restaurant is open here, so you can make a lot of money in a day, right?"

The waiter shook his head: "Hey, no! Look at this menu. They are all exquisite and small things. To be honest, we can't make much money this month. There are not many people ordering like you."

Although Youyang County is just a lower county, this restaurant is located on the main street and requires a lot of rent. How can it not make money in such a good location?
Mo Jingchun looked around and saw that there were indeed few tables with diners. It was still meal time.

"I see your decoration is not bad, or is there something wrong with the taste?"

Bo Qingshan asked what she was thinking.

The waiter smiled and said, "That's not possible. You can try the food later. My shopkeeper is elegant and likes to cook by himself. His craftsmanship is amazing!"

After hearing what he said, Bo Qingshan smiled and said nothing more, looking up at the crowded streets outside.

The first thing that came up was crucian carp soup, which was cooked in a black casserole.

The waiter opened the lid for them, and the aroma of fish soup suddenly filled the nostrils. There was no crucian carp in the milky white soup, only a few pieces of tofu lying tremblingly.

"This is crucian carp tofu soup. Our shopkeeper thought it was difficult to pick out the bones of crucian carp, and was afraid that the guest might get stabbed, so he simmered it in a pot to get the flavor and stew the fish meat, and then removed the bones and meat residue. This will make it convenient for the guests to drink."

Mo Jingchun picked up the bowl and took a sip, his eyes instantly lit up.

This soup doesn't have the earthy smell of crucian carp at all, and the tofu is as smooth as gelatin. I really have the confidence to open a shop like this!
With a smile on his face, Bo Qingshan told her: "Drink more fish soup to grow your brain."

Think she's stupid?
Mo Jingchun put down the bowl angrily, very dissatisfied.

The second dish came, braised spring bamboo shoots in oil.

It is difficult to taste the deliciousness of bamboo shoots that have just emerged from the ground, earlier or later.

The meat of this bamboo shoot was white, crisp and tender, and tasted delicious. However, under the heavy oil and salt, Mo Jingchun still tasted a hint of astringency, which greatly reduced the taste of this dish.

She took two chopsticks and stopped eating. Seeing this, Bo Qingshan asked her what was wrong.

Mo Jingchun suddenly thought of a famous spring dish, and said to him: "In a few days, I will ask my uncle to dig up spring bamboo shoots in the mountains, and I will make a pickled fresh dish."

I don’t know if the dried bacon at home this year is good or not, so it’s just the right time to make this dish.

The subsequent shepherd's purse wontons, Chinese toon scrambled eggs, and steamed sophora japonica flowers were all delicious. Taking up the title of seasonal delicacies, it was quite interesting to eat.

After eating and drinking, Bo Qingshan took the opportunity to ask the boy for directions to his old friend. Hang Sheng said that he had something to do and would wait for them at the city gate.

Mo Jingchun asked him more than once if he wanted to go too?

Bo Qingshan raised the corner of his lips towards her and said comfortingly: "Mr. Guo is very good at learning. My granddaughter is as old as you and is very kind. There is no need to be afraid." Mo Jingchun thought that such people were just living here. In the big house, Bo Qingshan unexpectedly took her to a remote and inconspicuous thatched courtyard, pointed at it and said, "By the way, this is it."

Mo Jingchun looked at this small courtyard, which was not much better than her mud house, in disbelief: "Does that old gentleman live here?"

"Hahaha, are you the boy from the Bo family? I received your letter the day before yesterday. Please go sit in the house first! I will talk to you after I finish repairing this roof!"

On the roof, there was a loud voice, full of energy.

They both raised their heads and saw a strong old man with white beard and hair, squatting on the roof to build thatch.

Seeing this scene, Mo Jingchun's heart tightened, for fear that the old man would lose his footing and fall.

Bo Qingshan cupped his hands towards Guo Bi and said, "Grandpa Guo, long time no see. You must be getting stronger!"

Guo Bi laughed loudly, pointed at him and said, "You young man, you are not as good as me!"

Bo Qingshan shook his head with a smile and went straight into the house.

Mo Jingchun followed him and looked around the room.

Although the whole house is simple, it is clean and bright, and has all the necessary appliances.

Pottery bottles and jars are arranged in rows, and orchids and wild flowers are randomly inserted among them. The simplicity reveals its own elegance.

Bo Qingshan asked her, "What do you think of this place?"

Mo Jingchun admired this old gentleman very much after seeing it. He lived alone and could still clean up the dilapidated environment so peacefully.

She admired from the bottom of her heart: "Although it is small and old, it is very wild and interesting."

……

It sounded familiar to Bo Qingshan, and then he realized that it was exactly what he said about his current residence when he first arrived in Mojiacun.

this girl!
Is this true?
He folded the fan and tapped her on the head: "Go back and learn how to read with me."

I don’t know what he was thinking, but he suddenly came up with the idea of ​​teaching people to read.

Mo Jingchun's eyes lit up: "Really?"

Can she read too?

"What really?"

Guo Bi repaired the roof, got off the ladder, and walked in with a tool in one hand.

"Grandpa Guo, I just told this girl that she should be literate, otherwise she would be in trouble when she went out and wouldn't be laughed at."

Bo Qingshan briefly introduced Mo Jingchun to Guo Bi: "I live in Mojia Village now, and I just happened to come to visit you. This is the little girl from the village. I asked her to lead the way to find you today. It's really hard to find you. .”

He pretended to sweat.

Guo Bi looked at Mo Jingchun with a smile and praised: "The countryside must have the right scenery to give birth to a girl with such a mark. Does she have a name?"

Some people don't know how to name their girls, so they just call her girl "Niuniu".

Bo Qingshan's eyes signaled that she should speak for herself.

Mo Jingchun pursed his lips, and when he met Guo Bi's gentle gaze, he became less nervous and whispered: "Mo Jingchun."

"Mo Jingchun?"

Guo Bi's eyes were full of approval.

This girl must have parents who love her so much that she could have such an ingenious name.

(End of this chapter)