Chapter 9: Skillful and knowledgeable ()

Qing'er was very happy today, or she was very happy since Brother Hong recovered from illness.

It turns out that Brother Hong only knows how to read every day and speaks slowly. Although the little girl respects her brother very much, she always feels that she is less close to her.

After recovering from the illness, Brother Hong suddenly seemed to be a different person. He was still as filial to his mother as before, but he was a little different to himself. He often said something that made people blush. But... the little girl measured it in her heart, but she didn't figure out whether this was better or worse.

But today, Brother Hong was really brave and beat the bad guy away in a few strokes. Although Qing'er didn't know how bad Chen Dianshi was, she was so scared that the neighbors were all! Thinking of Brother Hong beating the bad guy in order to protect herself, the little girl's face began to heat up.

Also, the box with the villain is very beautiful and can play music. It’s a pity that I took it to the emperor. Qing'er also wanted one too. When she remembered that box, the little girl felt a little regretful.

"However, are you agree or not? My mother said, this is a bad thing and you can't let Brother Hong do it, but what Brother Hong said makes sense. What should I do?" Xie Hong's sudden request made the little girl start to be confused. Qing'er uneasy and twisted the corner of her clothes with her fingers.

There is a door! Seeing the little girl showing this expression, Xie Hong didn't know that Qing'er had been shaken. He quickly added a lot of effort and said, "Looking at these ingredients, Qing'er hasn't made it before, right?"

After taking a look at the pile of fish and meat over there, Qing'er nodded. In the past, even if she bought meat at home, she would buy some fat meat and cook it into oil. She had never seen these things that Xie Hong bought today, let alone cooking.

"But, mom said..."

"I'm not cooking. I cook to teach you, otherwise how could you cook these things? My brother's stuff is delicious."

A master of handicrafts seems to be very good, but in fact it is nothing in later generations. Except for those masters who are sought after by people, ordinary practitioners can only have enough food and clothing. In that impetuous era, how many people would calm down and appreciate the wonderfulness of handicrafts?

Xie Hong was not sought after in his previous life, and with the otakus attributes of a craftsman, he was also a bachelor. He usually cooked by himself. Because of his skillful skills, his cooking skills were quite impressive. Before, he was a clever woman who cooked without rice. Without ingredients, he could not show his cooking skills no matter how good he was. Moreover, a gentleman stayed away from the kitchen, so Xie's mother didn't let him cook.

After buying so many good things today, Xie Hong felt that it would be better to satisfy her cravings by doing it yourself. Although Qing'er was diligent, what level could she do these things she had never touched before? Xie Hong felt a little uneasy.

Under Xie Hong's multiple temptations, the little girl thought about it and agreed. After all, cooking good food is one of her dreams. "Brother Hong is so skillful, maybe she is also very good at cooking, right?" The little girl comforted herself like this and gave up her territory.

Brother Hong's hands were more coincidental than before! After a while, Qing'er made a new discovery. Her big eyes were wide open, looking at the skillful flying hands. Brother Hong's fingers were slender and flexible. A kitchen knife seemed to have turned into some kind of musical instrument in his hand. As the music was played, various food ingredients were cleaned up.

The meat was just put into the pot, the shredded meat in the brine, and the diced meat was cut. Xie Hong seemed to have three heads and six arms, and his hands were flying, jumping like a butterfly.

"Brother Hong is so amazing!" Qing'er exclaimed. She knew that Xie Hong was skillful, but she stopped doing those craftsmanship after studying. A few days ago, Xie Hong suddenly made an instrument that could play by herself without controlling, which made her incredible. Today, her cooking skills made the little girl even more magical.

"Brother Hong is indeed the most powerful. Brother Hong, how did you do it? You must teach Qing'er, Qing'er will be cooked for you and your mother in the future."

After cutting the diced meat, Xie Hong made a free hand, touched the little girl's double buns, and made a smile and said, "Don't worry, my brother will teach you in the future."

Qing'er pouted and said, "Brother Hong is really, they have grown up and still think they are children."

Seeing the little girl's angry look, Xie Hong was happy. Isn't it a child at the age of thirteen? In his previous life, children of such an old age were still in junior high school. Later, he felt a little distressed. After he came here, Qing'er cooked and mended every day and also helped outsiders wash clothes. The work he did was no less than that of adults.

If anyone has such a lovely daughter in the future, how could he be willing to let the work be spoiled as a princess? Xie Hong made up his mind to work hard and let everyone around him live a good life.

"Brother Hong, is the food cooked?" Seeing that Xie Hong stopped the kitchen knife in his hand, the little girl's attention turned to the pot. Qing'er sucked her nose, which was so fragrant.

Xie Hong picked up a piece of meat from the pot and smiled and said, "Qing'er, come on, open your mouth and try how the braised pork I made tastes?"

The little girl felt a little embarrassed, but in the end she couldn't resist the rich fragrance and opened her mouth with a slight slight opening.

"It's so delicious!" It smells very fragrant and tastes better. It's soft, rotten, smooth, and sweet and crispy. The sweet and crispy aroma instantly occupies Qing'er's taste. Stars are about to pop up in the little girl's eyes. Brother Hong is really omnipotent, it's so amazing.

"Qing'er, look at the pot, I'll give you a plate of dishes to my second aunt's house." Seeing Qing'er's expression, Xie Hong was also very happy. He happened to go to my second aunt's place while the food had already been cooked. Xie Hong felt that it was more pleasant to share it.

"Okay." The girl nodded, her eyes still staring in the pot. This is the first time she has eaten such a delicious dish.

The two families were very close. When Xie Hong arrived, his second aunt's family was having dinner. Suddenly, she saw Xie Hong delivering something, and was quite surprised.

"Brother Hong, this is..."

"I cooked a lot of more dishes today. I'll send some to you. It's braised pork." Xie Hong said with a smile.

"It smells so good..." Second aunt helped her son Ma Wentao, who was idle in the yamen, come up.

Second Aunt had long had doubts and asked, "Brother Hong. What are you doing today? Why did you suddenly buy so many things? Where did your family get so much money?"

Before Xie Hong could speak, Ma Wentao responded: "Mom, don't you know, didn't the county government issue a list to collect things a month ago? The day before yesterday was an auspicious day, and the levy happened to be launched. As a result, after a few days of enlistment, nothing was received. The magistrate got angry. Coincidentally, Brother Xie took a music box today, and that box was amazing!"

Seeing that his father and sister put down their chopsticks and listened with their ears, Ma Wentao became even more excited and said with a harsh gesture: "You didn't see that carving work, what did the magistrate say... It's so amazing! This is not to mention that box can play music without human hands, that song, tsk..."

He was very eloquent, and described the scene in the daytime scene vividly, which made his parents and sisters dumbfounded, "Dad, mom, do you know how much silver the rich family in the city called out to buy Brother Xie's box at that time? Three thousand taels! Three thousand taels of silver were tattooed! As a result, Brother Xie didn't sell it and presented the things to the government. Otherwise, don't worry, the magistrate, after receiving such a favor, can Brother Xie suffer a loss?"

Hearing what he said was so vague, Xie Hong couldn't help but smile. He had seen it several times before, but he didn't expect that Ma Wentao had such eloquence and was also a talent.

"Brother Hong is kind and righteous. When he is developed, he still remembers our neighbors. The Xie family is a good person. When he passes the imperial examination and becomes an official in the future, you can also get along with him." The second aunt sighed to her son.

"That's right, mom, everyone said that Brother Xie will be developed in the future." Ma Wentao turned his target to braised pork at this time. He only tasted one piece, and almost swallowed his tongue, and no longer cared about talking.

After hearing what they said, Xie Hong felt embarrassed. Just as he was about to say a few polite words, the second aunt man started muttering beside him.

"What's the kindness? In the past two years, our family has helped his family a lot. He has received many silver rewards and has not sent them to him. He only brought some pieces to deal with them."

The second aunt was angry and put her hips on her hips and shouted, "You dare to say that when the chenes came during the day, wouldn't it be you, a dead man, pulling me? If Brother Hong hadn't come back, the Xie family would have suffered a great loss."

Her man was not convinced and argued: "It's for our family to hold you up. Don't look at the Xie family's arrogant moment, then the Chen family is not easy to mess with. This matter is not over yet."

The family suddenly started arguing, and Xie Hong hurriedly persuaded: "Second Aunt, what the uncle said is, the Chen family is already powerful, and I have provoked him, there is no way. You have nothing to do with him, so you can't get into this muddy water." The second Auntie was kind-hearted, Xie Hong was grateful, and Ma's father would not catch a cold.

After hearing what he said, the second aunt sighed. They were all native to Beizhuang County. Who wouldn’t know that the Chen family is in great shape? She said to her son: “Wentao, you are also idle in the yamen, so you have to be alert and help Brother Hong inquire.”
Chapter completed!