Chapter 7

Hai Bei knocked on the door with the bowl in one hand, "Grandpa and grandma."

Aunt Yuan opened the door and saw the bowl of fragrant green sauce in his hand. She asked curiously, "Hai Bei, what are you holding here?"

Hai Bei said honestly: "Grandmother, this is the hot and sour sauce made by my uncle. You can steam the things in the sea and eat them with it."

Aunt Yuan took it, and sniffed it twice with a curious expression on her face, and was almost immediately attracted by the fragrant and spicy smell.

"Is this the sauce made from a large lump of sugar?"

Aunt Yuan still remembered the big piece of candy that Lin Yan bought.

Hai Bei nodded, "My uncle added a lot of sugar."

In fact, there is still a lot of Lin Yan's candy left, but for Hai Bei, what Lin Yan added is already a lot, because Grandpa and Papa seem to be very distressed.

Aunt Yuan's expression changed instantly, and she carefully held the small bowl of sauce with both hands, as if it was a precious treasure.

Hai Bei counted five copper coins out of his pocket again, "Grandma, uncle said this is today's car rental fee."

Aunt Yuan had just received such an expensive sauce, how could she accept his money, not to mention that the scholar had already given him fifteen cash.

"Hurry up and take it back. Auntie can't ask for your money. Tell your uncle that you can come to Uncle Yuan and Auntie Yuan if you need anything. You are welcome."

Hai Bei couldn't be pushed by the kids, so he had to pack the money and carry the basket to Zhang Moyuan's house.

Zhang Moyuan didn't refuse, just took the money, and put a piece of candy in Hai Bei's small basket, which was about the same size as the one Lin Yan bought.

Hai Bei became anxious when he saw it, but Zhang Moyuan was different from Aunt Yuan, he was nervous and didn't know what to say.

Zhang Moyuan smiled and patted his head, "Take it back, your uncle can use it."

Hai Bei didn't know what to do, as soon as he said that, he automatically turned around and went home.

On the way home, the more thought about it, the more wrong it became. Father told him not to take other people's things indiscriminately since he was a child, but now he took such a big piece of candy.

You will definitely be scolded when you go home.

But when he thought of Zhang Moyuan smiling slightly, Hai Bei became nervous for no reason, and always felt that he was different from other people in the village.

Hai Bei, who was only five years old, didn't know about aura yet, but instinctively felt awe of Zhang Moyuan.

After finally moving home, Mrs. Lin was in a hurry. She waited at the door, and as soon as she saw him, she quickly stepped forward and asked, "Hai Bei, have the things been delivered? Why have you been here for so long?"

Hai Bei lowered his head and called out to Dad in a low voice.

Mrs. Lin wondered: "What's the matter, did you get bullied?"

Hearing that Hai Bei was being bullied, Aunt Lin, elder brother Lin Yan all came out.

Hai Bei tightly clenched the basket in his hand, his expression looked like he was about to cry.

Lin Yan took his basket, and was about to open his mouth when he realized something was wrong. Why is the basket heavier than when it was taken out?

When opened it, it turned out to be a large piece of candy.

Aunt Lin immediately widened her eyes, "Hai Bei, where did this candy come from? Did you..."

Brother Lin quickly grabbed Sister Lin, and then pulled Hai Bei into the house.

Father Lin looked serious, "Hai Bei, where did this candy come from?"

Hai Bei whispered: "Yes, it was given by the scholar."

Father Lin immediately showed a dazed expression. Their family had no relationship with Scholar Lang on weekdays. Strictly speaking, it was their family's fault. Why did Scholar Lang give back such a big piece of candy?

He subconsciously went to look at Lin Yan, only to find that the tip of Lin Yan's ears were red.

"Yan'er, this..."

Lin Yan picked up the basket, "Father, I'm going out for a while."

After speaking, he ran away in a hurry.

For some reason, it’s just a piece of candy, so why feel embarrassed?

When he went, Zhang Moyuan was practicing arrows in the yard. The point of the arrow was aimed at the bird on the top of the big tree outside the yard. The muscles in his shoulders and back were tense, and Lin Yan's face was red again because of the lines.

Unexpectedly, this scholar looks thin, but his muscles are unambiguous.

There was a "whoosh", and before Lin Yan could react, the bird on the tree fell to the ground with a clatter.

"Come out."

Lin Yan coughed and poked his head out from the door.

"Why are you hiding there?"

Lin Yan looked a little uncomfortable, "Who is hiding, I'm here to pay you back the candy."

He took out the piece of candy from the basket and handed it to Zhang Moyuan, but Zhang Moyuan didn't pick it up, and he seemed a little embarrassed, "I went to the town today and asked the doctor in the clinic, and he said that eggs in sugar water can nourish the body."

Lin Yan was stunned for a moment. He knew that eggs in sugar water could improve the body's immunity and was indeed good for the body, but why did he feel that Zhang Moyuan's thoughts were not so simple.

"I made you suffer a lot that night for the first time, you..."

Lin Yan: "..."

He just knew, is this person only thinking about that?

"Stop talking." Lin Yan stuffed the candy into his hand with a blushing face, and then ran away.

Zhang Moyuan was stunned for a moment, and then showed an annoyed expression.

Wrong word again.

The whole family was waiting for Lin Yan in the house.

Seeing him come back with an empty basket, Father Lin heaved a sigh of relief, and Hai Bei sat next to him with his little head drooping, as if he had made a mistake.

Lin Yan walked over to touch his head, and explained: "I asked just now, and the scholar said that the candy was a return gift for the bowl of sauce, and he asked Hai Bei to accept it, and it has nothing to do with Haibei."

Mrs. Lin breathed a sigh of relief visibly.

Lin Yan knew that he was sensitive, and he was afraid that everyone would complain about not educating the children well, so he didn't continue this topic, and instead said: "Now that the sauce has been made, I plan to go to town tomorrow."

Father Lin nodded immediately, "I'll go with you tomorrow, the pot is heavy and you can't handle it."

"Well, these seafood are all for tasting tomorrow, so we need to prepare more."

Second brother Lin seldom asked, "What do you mean by tasting?"

"It means free experience. People will buy our sauce if they think it is delicious."

Brother Lin nodded and continued to listen silently.

There is a natural lotus pond in Jiahe Village, and there are large lotus leaves in it. Lin Yan asked Brother Lin to pick dozens of lotus leaves.

Wash it and cut it into a regular large triangle, which can be used to hold the seafood for trial tomorrow.

Lin Yan made another two jars full of garlic chili sauce and lemon chutney.

Hai Bei ran back and forth behind him, forgetting what happened just now.

The next day Lin Yan got up early again.

Father Lin and Mrs. Lin have brought back the nets that were placed in the sea. The three of them selected the seafood together, steamed them in a pot, and then scooped them up and put them in large jars.

Lin's second brother, Brother Linsan, made him a simple large wooden frame yesterday, which has no extra functions except for storing things.

Now the conditions are limited, Lin Yan plans to design a small cart with a barbecue after the first wave of sauces are sold out.

Because there were a lot of things, Lin Yan, Father Lin, and Sister-in-law Lin went together, and Hai Bei also wanted to follow, but he also knew that it was not suitable to bring Hi Shells today, so he only looked at Lin Yan wistfully.

Hai Ke was more straightforward. He hugged Lin Yan's lap with his two small arms, and called out childishly, "Xiao Su, Xiao Su."

Lin Yan picked him up and coaxed him for a while, and promised to buy them delicious fruits before coaxing them.

Before going out, he asked Hai Bei what he wanted to eat. Hai Bei shook his head without thinking about it, but Lin Yan looked at him with a smile, so he had to lower his head and whisper beef noodles.

"Okay, my uncle will cook beef noodles for you when I come back."

Several large earthenware pots were too heavy, and Father Lin, who was used to thrift, had no choice but to agree to rent an ox cart.

Yesterday's bullock cart belonged to Uncle Yuan's house. Lin Yan found out, so he went directly to Uncle Yuan's house.

Before he could open the door, Uncle Yuan grabbed Lin Yan and said eagerly, "Brother Yan, what is the sauce you sent yesterday made of? How can it be so delicious?"

After Aunt Yuan brought the bowl of sauce back yesterday, the two of them studied it together for a long time. It smelled delicious, and so much sugar was added, but——

Uncle Yuan rubbed his hands, he didn't dare to do it, "Didn't you say Brother Yan doesn't touch the stove, is the food he made edible?"

Aunt Yuan's expression was a little awkward. Usually, the big and small daughters-in-law and brothers in the village would inevitably gossip when they met.And because Lin Yan is the prettiest, and has a father like Father Lin, so the topic has always been very hot.

Aunt Yuan also heard from other people that Lin Yan would not do any work without touching the stove.

"Whatever his craft is, he put so much sugar in it, just try it."

In fact, Aunt Yuan didn't dare to eat it, but when she thought of the big piece of candy Lin Yan bought, she felt itchy.

Regardless, I'm still reluctant to throw it away, so I just have a taste, if it tastes bad... let's talk about it if it tastes bad.

So, Aunt Yuan carefully scooped out a small spoon and put it on the shrimp meat in the bowl.There are so many shrimps caught in the past two days, he has long been tired of eating them, and feels sick to his stomach when he sees them.

Under Uncle Yuan's urging gaze, Aunt Yuan closed her eyes and stuffed the shrimp into her mouth.

Then she was stunned, sweet and sour and spicy, an indescribable wonderful taste instantly filled her mouth.

"How about old lady, can you eat?"

Aunt Yuan ignored him at all, and dug a few spoonfuls into her bowl, seeing that the bowl of sauce had bottomed out.

Seeing Aunt Yuan's eager look, Uncle Yuan didn't understand anything, so he quickly poured the remaining sauce into his own bowl and tasted it.

He regretted it, he shouldn't have hesitated just now.

Uncle Yuan only tasted the food, but he didn't have enough. He had lost his appetite for a whole night. When he got up early in the morning, he ran to Lin's house, but when he opened the door, he saw Lin Yan outside.

Lin Yan smiled, "Uncle Yuan, we are here to rent your ox cart, and I will give it to you when I make a new one."

Uncle Yuan pulled out the ox cart without saying a word, and refused to ask for Lin Yan's money.

Firstly, Scholar gave a lot yesterday, and today Lin Yan will have some left over if he uses it again, and secondly, a bowl of hot and sour sauce is also a lot of money.

Father Lin was driving the cart, and the three of them got into the bullock cart and headed towards the town.