That's right, after all, I didn't know the scientific name of this thing when I was a kid, so I always called it wild strawberry.
"These are the strawberries I grew. They are a little special, so I brought them out to share with you."
"You and Lily go and wash up first. I'll take the strawberries and wash them for breakfast."
Jiang Che casually brushed it off and then asked the two girls to wash up in the backyard.
The two of them went to the backyard obediently, but Hu Lili looked back at the fruit plate in Jiang Che's arms in a strange way, full of doubts in her heart.
Is it really a strawberry? Why does it look so different?
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My mother was preparing breakfast, and so many people suddenly came to the house, so she had to prepare more.
"Mom, do you need my help?"
Jiang Che came to the kitchen carrying the fruit plate and put it on the counter.
"Son, you're awake. Just in time, you can help me take the soaked soybeans to the backyard and grind them. In the morning, my mother will make tofu cakes to drink."
As she said this, Chen Xiuzhi handed Jiang Che a basin of soaked white and plump soybeans. Chen Xiuzhi had soaked them last night. It couldn't be too shabby for so many guests to eat.
"Wow, it's been a long time since I had the tofu puffs made by mom. I really miss it!"
"Don't worry, leave it to me. I guarantee it will be sharpened quickly and delicately."
Jiang Che took the beans, picked up the bucket and went to the backyard.
Tang Tian and Hu Lili were standing side by side by the ditch in the backyard brushing their teeth, their mouths full of foam as they watched Jiang Che walk in.
"Jiang Che, what are you doing?"
Tang Tian was the most curious and asked while spraying white foam.
"We are grinding beans. You are in for a treat this morning. The tofu braised by my mother is the best in Huaxi!"
As he spoke, Jiang Che gave a thumbs up to Chen Xiuzhi in the kitchen. Chen Xiuzhi glared at Jiang Che, then turned around and played with breakfast with a smile on her lips.
"It's true. Auntie is really awesome. Wait until I finish brushing my teeth and I will help you."
"Grinding beans is such a fun thing, I have never experienced it before."
After speaking, Tang Tian quickly brushed his teeth, wanting to join in quickly.
Jiang Che fetched a bucket of water and poured it on the stone mill.
I heard from my father that these two large stone mills were built by my grandfather, chisel after chisel, for the convenience of making tofu for my grandma.
After using it for so many years, it remains as good as ever.
My mother’s skill in making tofu puffs was inherited from my grandmother. I have to say that the relationship between my grandparents is really good!
In order to make it easier for grandma to make tofu puffs, she cut and grinded them by hand.
After pouring water on it, Jiang Che used a bamboo brush to clean the dirt on the stone grinder. It had not been used for a long time, and some dirt was easy to remain on the uneven stone grinder.
After Jiang Che cleaned the stone mill, Tang Tian and Hu Lili also washed up and gathered around him with interest.
"Jiang Che, how do you use this?"
Tang Tian asked curiously.
These two big rocks look very heavy.
"It's very simple, I'll teach you."
"When I turn the stone mill later, just use this little spoon to scoop the soybeans into this hole."
Jiang Che guided while talking.
"Okay, leave it to me."
Jiang Che nodded, turned around, picked up the long T-shaped rocker, and inserted one end into the wood protruding from the edge of the stone mill.
He started to pull the rocker. With Jiang Che's current physique, it was not easy to pull the stone mill.
If it weren't for the fear that the two of them wouldn't be able to keep up, Jiang Che could even turn the stone mill into sparks.
"Tang Tian, help me pour some water into the hole first to clean it."
Jiang Che shouted.
In the kitchen, Chen Xiuzhi smiled happily as she saw Jiang Che and Tang Tian and Hu Lili getting along so harmoniously.
Tang Tian watched the stone mill turning back and forth, not daring to reach out with his hand.
"Tangtang, let me do it first. You can watch and learn from the side first. You can try it later."
Hu Lili looked at Tang Tian who was in a hurry and said with a smile.
"Okay, you better do it. It's spinning too fast and it's a bit difficult to start."
Tang Tian handed the spoon to Hu Lili and stood watching, looking very serious.
Hu Lili, a child from the farm family, has done a lot of these things, and it is not difficult for her at all.
He held a gourd ladle, scooped up a ladle of water, waited for the stone mill to turn around, and quickly poured the water in with quick eyes and hands.
When the ladle of water is poured out and clear water flows out from the outlet of the stone mill, it's almost done.
Hu Lili started pouring it into the stone mill hole one by one with a small spoon, her movements were very skillful.
As Jiang Che quickly pushed the stone mill, the light yellow bean juice from the stone mill outlet flowed into the bucket, and the beany smell began to spread in the backyard, and it smelled very good.
"Lily, I know what to do, let me try."
When Hu Lili scooped halfway, Tang Tian suddenly said.
"Okay, I'll give you the spoon. Be careful. Jiang Che, please turn it slowly and don't hit the sugar."
Hu Lili handed the spoon to Tang Tian and walked aside, not forgetting to warn Jiang Che.
Jiang Che smiled and nodded, and his speed indeed slowed down.
Tang Tian scooped up a spoonful of beans and carefully put it into the stone grinding hole. He succeeded the first time and found that it was not that difficult.
Later, I became more and more proficient and had a lot of fun. As the saying goes, men and women can work together without getting tired.
Before he knew it, all the beans in the pot were ground. Jiang Che lifted the bucket into the kitchen, and his mother took over immediately.
"Aunt Chen, can we see how you make tofu puffs? I can help."
Tang Tian asked curiously. Although she had drank tofu noodle before, she had never seen how to make it.
Now she is involved in the whole process from grinding the beans, which is very interesting for her.
"Of course, then come and help me."
Chen Xiuzhi smiled and nodded in agreement.
Jiang Che was not interested in doing this. He just waited to eat. He picked up the fruit plate and walked into the yard to clean the raspberries.
By the way, I picked a few tomatoes, washed them and put them in the fruit bowl. Now the tomatoes can be eaten as fruits.
When Jiang Che came to the yard, three old men and his second uncle and second aunt happened to come over together.
"Xiao Che woke up so early, where is your mother?"
Second Aunt Li Xiutao came over immediately and asked.
"My mother and the others are making tofu puffs in the kitchen, Second Aunt."
"Really? Then I'll go and help."
After saying that, he walked into the kitchen, but the three old men all looked at Jiang Che.
"Xiao Che, come here, sit down, and have a good chat with us old men."
Mr. Sun walked over and put his arm around Jiang Che's shoulders, inviting Jiang Che to sit down at the square table like a brother.
Jiang Che put the fruit plate in his hand on the table. Because it was surrounded by tomatoes, the others didn't notice the raspberries inside, thinking they were tomatoes that hadn't grown up yet.
"What do you gentlemen want to talk about?"
Did the three old men realize something? Jiang Che asked with a somewhat unnatural expression.
The three old men looked at Jiang Che curiously.
"Xiao Che, you kid is really not honest at all!"
Mr. Sun spoke first, shaking his head.
"Why did Grandpa Sun say that? How could I be dishonest?"
Jiang Che asked bravely.
"The three of us spent half a night together last night and found out that your statement that the rich soil and water in Huaxi Village is the source of the collective mutation of Jade Dew is very problematic!"
"I think it's not that the water and soil in Huaxi Village are good, but that the water and soil in your home are good!"
Sun Weidong continued.
Jiang Che smiled awkwardly. As he matures, he is not so easy to fool. Did he realize it so quickly?