Reborn in 1979: I Raised a Fortune with Four Daughters

Chapter 61 This sausage is so delicious!

The three of them chatted and laughed as they prepared Chinese food in the kitchen.

Tu Chenglong filled four large bowls with all the dishes Zhao Yuan had brought.

"Zhaoyuan, you've prepared four main dishes, so we only need to cook two. What are these dishes? They smell delicious."

Tu Chenglong said.

"These three items are authentic braised dishes! And this one is called ham sausage," Zhao Yuan introduced to everyone with a big smile.

Upon hearing this, Tu Chenglong casually picked up a piece from the plate and put it in his mouth to taste.

He let out a satisfied exclamation: "Mmm~ The taste is absolutely amazing! It's so delicious that it's perfect for drinking with alcohol! Boya, you should try it too, it's really good."

Upon hearing this, Fan Bo, who was standing nearby, couldn't suppress his curiosity and anticipation either. He reached out, grabbed a piece of braised food, and quickly stuffed it into his mouth to chew.

Immediately afterward, Fan Bo's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly:

"Wow, Brother Zhao, you made all of this! Seriously, your cooking skills are amazing! It's so delicious!"

After they finished speaking, the two of them began to taste the items on the four plates one by one, and gave each dish extremely high praise and compliments.

At this moment, Tu Chenglong was enjoying his meal while also making a few teasing remarks to Zhao Yuan:

"Haha, Brother Zhao, your superb cooking skills are so unforgettable that we can't stop thinking about it after just one bite. We're always craving another bite. Aren't you just deliberately whetting our appetites?"

Faced with such a joke, Zhao Yuan simply smiled and replied:

“That’s easy. If you like it, Director Tu, I’ll bring it to you whenever you want it once I live closer to here.”

The three of them finished washing the vegetables that Tu Chenglong had bought, and Zhao Yuan cooked four dishes.

It was noon when Hou Fengjiao, their son Tu Xiaolong, daughter-in-law Feng Shan, and grandson Tu Lei all returned.

Everyone ate together and praised Zhao Yuan's cooking skills. Tu Lei ate more than half a bowl of ham sausage by himself.

"Zhaoyuan, these sausages are so delicious! My grandson doesn't usually eat much meat, but look, he ate more than half of this whole plate of sausages."

Tu Chenglong was very happy.

"As long as everyone likes it, that's fine."

Everyone continued drinking and chatting.

We had a great time drinking and chatting until mid-afternoon. Tu Chenglong and Fan Bo were both a little tipsy, while Zhao Yuan only had two drinks because he had to drive a tractor in the afternoon. No one pressured him to drink anymore.

After a satisfying meal, Zhao Yuan bid farewell to Tu Chenglong and made an appointment with Fan Bo to meet again the next day.

Zhao Yuan drove his tractor home. First, he went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy a bag of flour, some seasonings, and several large bags of braising spices from Hou Fengjiao. He packed everything up and also bought a millstone. After loading everything onto the tractor, he thanked Hou Fengjiao. Zhao Yuan drove the tractor to the meat processing plant, where he bought some pig offal, a pig's head, and two jin (approximately 2 catties) of pork.

He drove to the bus station waiting area, where several villagers were waiting for him.

"Get in the car, we're going home."

At Zhao Yuan's call, everyone happily climbed onto the train carriage.

On such a rugged road, a tractor has an advantage over a car, and it can get you home in less than an hour with its chugging and puffing.

Zhao Yuan parked the tractor in front of his house, unloaded all the things he had bought from the vehicle, and carried them home.

Zhou Jiefang naturally took over the task of cleaning the pig offal and pig head.

Zhao Yuan was in the kitchen chopping meat and preparing the ingredients for the ham sausages.

With the two working together, they quickly prepared the pig offal, braised pig's head meat, and steamed ham sausages.

At night, the couple sat on the bed after washing up.

Every night before bed, Zhaoyuan would tell Lin Fangfang about the day's events, and today was no exception.

"Fangfang, I saw a courtyard house in the county town today. It's located on the edge of town, which is very convenient. The courtyard is quite large, with six rooms and a well. I've arranged to meet the owner tomorrow to complete the paperwork. You can come with me tomorrow to take a look and see if you're satisfied. If you are, we can buy it tomorrow."

Zhao Yuan said with a happy expression.

“But… Zhao Nana is still young, the journey might be too bumpy.”

Lin Fangfang responded softly.

"Don't worry about that. I'll lay some dry grass in the carriage, and then put a thick layer of cotton on top of it. You can hold Zhao Nana and sit on the cotton cushion. I'll drive slowly, so it shouldn't be too bumpy."

Zhao Yuan comforted Lin Fangfang.

"Alright then, let's go together tomorrow."

Lin Fangfang nodded slightly in agreement.

Immediately afterwards, the two were once again caught up in a tender moment of reluctance to part.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the thin clouds and fell softly on the earth.

Zhao Yuan had already gotten up and carefully arranged comfortable seats for Lin Fangfang and her daughter in the carriage. After everything was ready, he helped Lin Fangfang board the carriage and handed Zhao Nana, whom he was holding, to Lin Fangfang.

"Fangfang, how are you? Are you feeling better?"

Zhao Yuan asked with tenderness in his eyes.

"Mmm, it feels very comfortable."

Lin Fangfang responded with a smile.

Zhao Yuan took a lever from the box under the driver's seat and inserted it steadily into the socket on the front of the tractor. As he turned it quickly, the tractor emitted a deep and powerful roar, as if a long-dormant beast had been awakened.

Zhao Yuan gripped the steering wheel tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the road ahead. He slowly pressed the accelerator, driving the tractor towards the county town. The wheels rolled forward, kicking up a cloud of dust.

As the car approached the village entrance, Zhao Yuan could see a group of people standing anxiously by the roadside.

These are villagers who need a ride to the county town or commune for business. Some are carrying baskets full of vegetables, some are carrying bulging packages, and some are holding their children's hands, their faces beaming with anticipation and joy.

"Hurry up and get in!" Zhao Yuan shouted to the crowd after parking the car.

Hearing his shouts, everyone quickened their pace and scrambled onto the carriage, filling it to capacity. In an instant, the carriage became lively and filled with laughter.

"Fangfang, are you going to the county town with Zhao Nana today?"

Everyone greeted Lin Fangfang warmly.

"Yes, take her shopping."

Lin Fangfang answered with a smile.

And so, the group sat on the bumpy, swaying tractor, chatting loudly about everyday matters while enjoying the scenery along the way. Sunlight shone on them, illuminating their simple, unpretentious faces, creating a harmonious and beautiful rural scene.

The car soon arrived in the county town. As usual, Zhao Yuan gave some instructions to the villagers, and then took Lin Fangfang to Fan Bo's house.

The door to Fan Bo's house was open, and two middle-aged men were sitting in the main room, smoking.

Hearing the sound of the tractor, Fan Bo guessed that Zhao Yuan had arrived. He and the man came out. Zhao Yuan stopped the tractor, jumped off, and took a package out of his bag.

"Good morning, Brother Fan. Here's some braised dishes and sausages for your wife and the kids to try."

As he spoke, Zhao Yuan placed the items on the table in the main room.

"Brother Zhao, you're too kind. I don't deserve it. This is my childhood friend, Fan Jianjun, the owner of that courtyard. Jianjun, this is Zhao Yuan, who's going to buy the house. His cooking skills are absolutely amazing."

Fan Bo introduced the two to each other, and didn't forget to praise Zhao Yuan's skills.

"Brother Fan, you flatter me. Brother Jianjun, this is Zhaoyuan."

As he introduced himself, Zhao Yuan offered him a cigarette and lit a match.

Fan Bo and Fan Jianjun accepted the cigarettes.

"Come on, let's take care of business first and go see the yard. Brother Zhao, this must be your wife. We came to see the house together today."

Fan Bo and the others came out and saw Lin Fangfang sitting in the carriage.

"Yes, buying a house is a big deal, and the person in charge of the family has to agree."

Zhao Yuan said with a smile.

"I never imagined that Brother Zhao was henpecked."

Fan Bo smiled and joked.

"Yeah, I'm really scared. Being afraid of your wife isn't a bad thing. Fangfang, this is Brother Bo, and this is Brother Jianjun."

With a broad smile, Zhao Yuan walked over to the tractor as he spoke.

"Hello, Brother Bo. Hello, Brother Jianjun."

Lin Fangfang stood up to greet them.

"Oh, this baby is only a few months old."

Fan Bo and Fan Jianjun also climbed onto the train carriage.

"Yeah, only two months. Hold on tight, we're coming."

After Zhao Yuan finished speaking, he started the tractor and drove it towards the yard.