Siheyuan: The Final Winner

Chapter 17 Qin Jingru is virtuous and sensible

Although Qin Jingru said various reasons.

 But she couldn’t resist the temptation of delicious food in the end.

Happily helping Jiang Pingan kill the hare and pheasant, he was very busy.

Pheasant and hare are one of the two most popular game meats eaten by Chinese people.

Pheasant meat is tender and delicious, fragrant and delicious, while hare is tender and delicious, rich in nutrients.

Both game species are rare ingredients.

Jiang Ping'an had inherited the cooking skills and originally wanted to do it himself.

Before he could even stand in front of the stove, Qin Jingru drove him away fiercely and refused to let him work.

"Definitely, I don't care, okay!" Jiang Ping'an had no choice but to step aside.

 Then he added: "Let's make braised rabbit and a small chicken stewed with mushrooms."

“The seasonings are all in the cupboard. I’m going to get the mushrooms from the main room.”

Qin Jingru opened her bow from left to right, chopped the rabbit meat into small pieces, raised her head and said with a smile:

　　“Okay, I’ll do whatever you want to eat!”

Jiang Pingan smiled, went to the basket in the main room and took out a bunch of dried mushrooms collected a few days ago.

 At the same time, he took out a pound of flour from the space and put it in a cloth bag.

 Back in the kitchen, Jiang Pingan put down the mushrooms and flour and said to Qin Jingru:

“There’s some white flour left over from making dumplings, so you can make it into steamed buns. We’re going to have a good meal today!”

Qin Jingru frowned slightly, raised her head and replied: "This white noodles are very expensive, and can be exchanged for a lot of stick noodles!"

"You can eat or not. If you don't, help me prepare the meal and then go home." Jiang Ping'an glared at her.

Qin Jingru smiled and replied: "No, I want to eat. It's rare to find something delicious, so don't even think about driving me away!"

 The two talked and laughed, and time flew by quickly.

 An hour later, the aroma of meat and wheat linger, making people salivate!

The two of them each filled a large bowl of pheasant and mushroom soup.

There is also a pot of braised rabbit meat in the middle of the table, which is eaten with white steamed buns. It is delicious!

While eating, Jiang Pingan suddenly said: "I plan to return to the city early tomorrow morning."

Now, in his space, there are all kinds of grains and vegetables, as well as pigs and chickens.

 Having hunted so many prey today, there will be no other gains if we stay here any longer.

Qin Jingru was stunned for a moment, and then she sniffed, lowered her head and whispered:

 “Then be careful on the road and pay attention to safety.”

“Give me another set of keys, and I will take time to come over and clean them from time to time.”

Jiang Pingan nodded and immediately gave Qin Jingru a set of keys.

 Then, both of them were silent.

 After dinner, Qin Jingru washed the dishes silently, her eyes red and her face full of reluctance.

 After cleaning up the kitchen, she filled a basin of hot water and personally served Jiang Ping'an and washed his feet.

Jiang Pingan was sitting on a chair, scalding his feet.

Qin Jingru squatted in front of the basin and scrubbed him with her hands, very seriously.

Jiang Ping'an thought for a while and said, "There is a lot of chicken and rabbit left, I'll keep them for you."

"After I return to the city, you can eat it yourself or take it home to eat. It's up to you."

“I don’t want it. I’ll put it in a jar later and you can take it back to the city to eat.” Qin Jingru shook her head and replied.

Jiang Pingan leaned forward, stretched out his hands, held her little face, and said seriously:

“I want you to have a few good meals. Don’t be ungrateful. Is there anything I can’t eat after I return to the city?”

Qin Jingru pursed her lips and said, "I don't believe it."

“If you can really eat everything in the city, why would my cousin think about going back to her parents’ house to get something to eat?”

She opened Jiang Pingan's hands, continued to rub Jiang Pingan's feet, and whispered:

“From the moment you agreed to marry me, I have truly regarded you as my man.”

　　"If there is delicious food at home, naturally we must keep an eye on the gentlemen first!"

“Don’t worry about me being hungry. I’m used to being hungry.”

“I’ve been eating a lot of meat and fish with you these days. It will take me a long time to get used to it after you leave!”

　　　…”

 Then, Qin Jingru said a lot with her small mouth.

Although it was a bit nagging, Jiang Ping'an felt very warm and comforted after listening to it.

After washing her feet, Qin Jingru was about to leave when there were footsteps outside.

"Someone is coming here. Who comes to see me so late at night?" Jiang Ping'an was a little puzzled.

Listen to the footsteps, there are two people one behind the other.

“Could it be Liang Laosan and his son?” Jiang Pingan guessed in his mind.

The two of them came out of the kitchen and looked up with their flashlights. They saw a man and a woman walking towards Jiang Ping'an's home.

"The one in front is Liang Laosan, and the one in the back...is Liang Ladi?" Jiang Ping'an was a little surprised.

“Jingru, didn’t you say that Liang Ladi’s man is dead? She has returned to her parents’ home?”

Qin Jingru shook her head blankly and replied, "I don't know. She went back to her parents' house. Something must have happened, right?"

"They came to see you so late. There must be something urgent. I will go back first and come back tomorrow morning."

After walking a few steps, Qin Jingru stopped again, turned around and said:

“You are not allowed to leave without saying a word. I came here earlier to make breakfast. You can eat and then return to the city.”

Jiang Ping'an nodded and said, "Don't worry, I won't leave quietly. You go back and walk more slowly."

“I understand.” Qin Jingru responded, then took the flashlight and left.

 As Qin Jingru left, Liang Laosan and Liang Ladi entered the yard.

"Uncle Third, come in and sit down quickly." Jiang Ping'an greeted Liang Laosan warmly.

Then he smiled and said to Liang Ladi behind him:

“Sister Ladi is a rare visitor. I haven’t seen you for many years.”

While talking, Jiang Ping'an looked at Liang Ladi for a few times without leaving any trace.

 She is about the same age as Qin Huairu, in her mid-twenties.

The body is plump and well-proportioned, and the skin is as white and tender as snow.

Wearing a pure black cotton-padded jacket, she has a girl's haircut, her face looks small and delicate, gentle but majestic.

 Her appearance is exquisite and her eyes are big and bright.

 When she smiles with her small mouth, her cheeks reveal shallow dimples and a few white and gentle teeth.

　　appears to be particularly sweet and moving.

 Liang Laosan and Liang Ladi both responded with smiles and greetings.

 Because the fire in the kitchen has not been extinguished.

So Jiang Ping'an brought the two of them into the kitchen and sat down, and poured them bowls of boiling water to ward off the cold.

 Then, the three of them chatted and chatted, and Jiang Ping'an didn't take the initiative to ask them what they were talking about.

In fact, even if they didn't say it, Jiang Ping'an knew it well.

 These days, it’s all about stuttering.

 So Jiang Ping'an guessed that it was more likely that they came to him for food.

As expected, Liang Laosan became a little anxious when he saw that Jiang Pingan had not taken the initiative to ask them.

So he coughed and said, "Ping An, we are not outsiders. If you have anything to say, please just say it."

"Well, uncle, just say it, I will definitely help if I can." Jiang Ping'an nodded and replied.

Liang Laosan said thoughtfully: "Ping'an, you are the buyer of the steel rolling mill."

　　"Is there any way to get food as we travel south and north?"

Jiang Pingan slowly shook his head and replied: "Third uncle, if it's something else, I can think of a way."

“Third uncle, you also know that I, as a buyer, only buy mountain products and have nothing to do with food...”

 (End of this chapter)