Chapter 910: Change in Temperament<div>
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“Binn, if you need anything, I’ll go get it,” Liu Yinyin said, eager to help.
Su Binn replied, “We must peel and cut garlic to make garlic paste, We also need butter. Do we have any?”<div>
Shen Qiuhua nodded. “Yeah, we often use it when we eat hotpot.”
Those were the seasonings Su Binn would need to make Liangpi. Hence, Liu Yinyin quickly went to get the butter. Soon after, she and Shen Qiuhua began to peel the garlic.
Meanwhile, Su Binn mixed the butter with warm water and made the sauce. Then, she took the chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. These were the seasonings she had mixed herself and used for other dishes.
“Binn, we’ve finished preparing the garlic paste.” Liu Yinyin said.
Su Binn responded, “Okay, we’ll add it to some warm water.”
“l understand.” Liu Yinyin followed her sister-inw’s instructions.
Su Binn asked, “Mother, do we have cucumbers and green bean sprouts?”
Shen Qiuhua said smilingly, “Yeah, we nted cucumbers in the backyard. I’ll pick them now. My godmother also sent us some fresh green bean sprouts.
“She said the bean sprouts are more popr during the summer. Since it’s so hot now, people like eating it because it’s light and refreshing.”
Su Wenzhe said, “Mother’s right. I don’t like eating oily foods during the summer. I prefer to have something light because it’s easier to digest. Mother’s godparents will be happy if the bean sprouts sell well.”
“Yeah, business is good. Of course, my godparents are happy,” Shen Qiuhua said, “Flower County isn’t the same as before because of the juice and canned foods factories. The conditions in the surrounding viges have improved, too.<div>
“My godmother wrote to me saying that the county has be livelier. So many people have set up businesses and stalls there. The vigers are well off now because they work in the factory. They’re more willing to eat out.
“Also, the vigers have started to nt fruit trees in the mountains because the factory needs them. They have plenty of fruits, so they don’t have to worry about running out.”
Shen Qiuhua chuckled and continued, “The contractors have also built roads in Flower County. It’s much more convenient for foreign merchants to travel there and purchase the goods.”
Su Wenzhe sighed. “l can feel the difference when using the newly rebuilt roads. We no longer have to worry about muddy roads when it rains or snows. Even carriages and oxcarts can move safely.”
After getting the bean sprouts, Shen Qiuhua collected the cucumbers from the backyard. She then washed them and ced them down for her daughter to use.
Su Binn washed the bean sprouts and nched them before scooping them out of the pot. Immediately after, she shredded the cucumbers.
At that moment, Luo Jin’an brought Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai into the house. They watched as Su Binn prepared to cut the steamed Liangpi and wheat flour strips.
Luo Jin’an said, “Here, let me do that.”
Luo Jin’an and the two little ones had washed their hands when they entered the house. Nheless, Su Binn nodded and handed the knife to her husband. She said, “Your knife skills are unparalleled. You cut so evenly.” Su Binn remembered how her husband used to cut vegetables for her. Everything he cut would be consistent in shape and size.
Su Wenzhe added, “Yeah, I remember Jin’an being highly skilled in chopping firewood, too. He was even fasterst time. I didn’t overthink it then, but 1 didn’t expect Jin’an toe from such a solid background.”
He felt surreal whenever he faced Luo Jin’an. Thetter smiled when he heard his brother-inw’s words. He never thought of it when chopping firewood in the past. That was because he had grown ustomed to doing things well. After all, it was a habit he had developed during his childhood.<div>
Luo Jin’an cut the Liangpi and wheat flour into pieces. He then took arge basin and put them into it. Soon after, Su Binn added the seasonings and began to stir. Then, she poured the cold noodles into several bowls for everyone to eat.
After putting everything away, Shen Qiuhua looked toward the entrance and said, “It’s already sote. I wonder why your father and second brother aren’t home yet.”
Su Wenzhe made a guess, “The merchants must’vee to stock up on their goods. In that case, Father must be busy. Sometimes, he’ll be busy until nighttime.”
Shen Qiuhua said, “That’s not it. He went to the fields in the afternoon, so he isn’t at the factory.”
Su Wenzhe asked, “Could he have bumped into an old friend and is having a chat?”
As the family guessed when Su Fengmao was, he and Su Wenxiu returned. Su Fengmao and Su Wenxiu were excited when they saw that Su Binn had returned.
“Ah, you and Jin’an are back!”
Su Wenxiu smiled when he saw his sister and brother-inw. He was so happy that his fatigue disappeared. Indeed, he was busy focusing on medical school. Fortunately, more teachers were in the medical school to help him.
Su Binn smiled. “Hello there, Father and Wenxiu.”
“Wee home, Sister!” Su Wenxiu smiled.
Su Binn raised her brows, thinking her second brother had be even more refined. He even looked more schrly. She thought being a teacher and a doctor suited him perfectly. She had to admit that he looked even more handsome now.<div>
She also felt her father’s temperament had changed, too. Some people said that Su Fengmao did not look like a farmer but like a young master of a wealthy family. Perhaps it had something to do with the memories Su Fengmao had lost.
Since it was time to eat, Su Binn knew it was best not to ask about such things. She said, “l just finished cooking. Let’s eat first, okay?”
Su Fengmao smiled happily, “There’s good food the moment Binn came back. It smells so good in here.”
Shen Qiuhua exined, “Binn made something called Liangpi.”
Su Wenxiu also smiled. “l smelled the fragrance from the courtyard. Father and I wondered if Mother cooked something new. We didn’t think Sister would be home.’
“Father, Wenxiu, wash your hands. We can eat now.”
After preparing the cold noodles, Su Binn used the extra cucumbers to mix the cold dishes. Then, the whole family sat and ate Liangpi together.
Su Wenzhe impatiently picked up his chopsticks and started eating. He said, “These look like coarse noodles but taste better. These are smoother and more chewy. Still, they’re refreshing and delicious.”
He began eating in big mouthfuls as he praised the food.
Su Fengmao nodded enthusiastically. “l agree with that. I saw people transporting medicinal herbs from the factory just now. Wenxiu was there, so I went to help.
“l didn’t have much appetite even after sweating all over. I regained my appetite as soon as I ate this Liangpi.”
Previously, the family would eat popsicles after a long day’s work. They had even run out of the popsicles Su Binn had sent. Su Fengmao did not expect to eat Liangpi this time.
‘Indeed, it’s good that my daughter’s back. Now I can eat such delicious food..’