Chapter 46: As You Wish

  "Hmm, hmm" Chen Tianfa finished drinking the contents of the bowl in just a few mouthfuls, and finally wiped his mouth with satisfaction, saying: "Delicious."

  But didn't notice Xi Mei rolling her eyes in a place where he couldn't see, honestly, someone hadn't even tasted two mouthfuls yet and you snatched it away, why do you have to gobble it down like that? This is totally like an ox chewing on peonies, completely lacking in romantic sentiment.

  After Deng Tian put down his bowl, He Shi and Xue Shi asked in surprise, "Really? Are you kidding us? You just casually tasted it and said it's good? This is too much flattery!"

  In the hearts of those two people, although they had great passion for tofu brain, seeing Xi Mei's dish was really too simple, and it was inevitable that there would be some doubts in their minds. Especially when Chen Tian said it was good, they couldn't help but guess that he was intentionally comforting Xi Mei, after all, this person was the most protective of his own people.

  Not to mention them, even Zhao didn't quite believe it. How could that be? Although turning plain soy milk into a mysterious gel-like substance was amazing, but how delicious could it be with just some meatless sauce added to it?

  It must be his father comforting himself and the others, seeing that none of the three adults in front of him believed him. Chen Tian became anxious, "You don't believe me? This is really quite delicious, if you don't believe me, try some."

  She took out three large bowls from the cupboard, scooped out some tofu-like substance from the pot according to Xi Mei's previous action, and poured sauce over it before handing them to their hands.

  He picked up the spoon that Xi Mei had just used and took a scoop, then sent it into his mouth under the fiery gaze of several others.

  "How is it?" Zhao asked expectantly.

  One mouthful down the belly, He took another spoonful and put it in his mouth. Zhao looked anxious, "How is it? You'd better say something."

  "Little brother and sister, just try it and you'll know. I don't have time to talk to you now." After finishing speaking, he started repeating the actions of Chen Tianfa just now with a humming sound.

  Xue Shi and Zhao Shi looked at their elder sister-in-law's actions, and the hearts that had been hanging in suspense finally put down half of them. It wasn't until they also picked up their spoons to taste that they realized the implication of Chen Tianfa's earlier action.

  This tofu brain is really tender like a brain, no wonder it's called tofu brain. The entrance is delicate and fresh, making people forget after one drink.

  What's even more exciting is that nowadays, you can't see anyone selling this kind of thing on the street. It's not hard to imagine that if they really set up a stall, not to mention the taste, just because of its rarity, there would be many people flocking to buy it.

  "How's that? I'm awesome, right?" Xi Mei strained to hold her head high, increasing her presence. When the few people looked at her, her proud little face was just like a mother hen who had just laid an egg.

  "Zhao's family couldn't help but burst out laughing first, followed by He and Xue families, not that they didn't give her face, but her pretentious look was just too ridiculous."

  When Zhao finally stopped laughing, she wiped away the tears in her eyes and asked Xi Mei, "What was that thing you just poured into the pot?" The clever girls had already guessed that the last thing Xi Mei added was the key to making good tofu brain.

  Seeing several people looking at her with eager faces, Xi Mei sneered. She wouldn't tell them so easily, who let them always laugh at her?

  "Speak quickly, otherwise I'll send you to the Zhang household tomorrow." Zhao Shi threatened.

  When she heard her mother say that, Xi Mei reluctantly replied, "It's been released from the plaster. That uncle said that in the end, as long as you mix the plaster with water and pour it in, they'll all stick together."

  Originally wanted to continue supporting Xi Mei, but she surrendered ahead of time, not for anything else, just because her mother grasped her own weakness, and she had just come out of the wolf's den, didn't want to go back so soon.

  One Zheng was already enough for her to bear, and adding a little kid who clings to her every day talking about Journey to the West makes her shudder at the mere thought.

  At this time, Xiaobao, who was suffering from Mr. Yang's torture, sneezed deeply and touched his nose, wondering if Jie sister was thinking of him or that fierce and naughty girl was speaking ill of him.

  But no rush, I'll see them in two days, as long as I can get through these few days. Seeing the husband has a tendency to come over and take a look, hurry up and sit well. Following someone else's rhythm, shaking his head, seeing this, Lao Fuzi continued to lower his head and read his own book.

  "In Chen's kitchen, Mrs. He exclaimed in surprise, 'Plaster? You said you just used plaster? How can that be edible?'"

  "Yes indeed" Zhao also chimed in.

  Xue's wife saw the two sisters-in-law making a big fuss and couldn't help but smile as she replied, "This is what you call making a big fuss over nothing. Why can't this plaster be eaten? I've heard that it can even be used in medicine."

  Haha, at the critical moment, it's still Er Bao Niang who is wise. She was also very puzzled before, how can gypsum be edible? Later, after checking, it turned out that gypsum has been used as medicine since ancient times, and its history is quite long too.

  After Xue explained, Zhao and the others suddenly realized, "This is good, this is good. If we hadn't made any money but lost our lives instead, it wouldn't be worth it."

  At this time, Xue's family squatted down and handed over to Xi Mei, "Girl, no matter who asks you how this thing is done, you must say that you don't know, do you understand?"

  Xi Mei nodded, of course she knew that this was the treasure that made their family rich, and she wouldn't say it out loud, after all, she wasn't a real four-year-old kid.

  This thing has no technical content, knowing that plaster can solidify, it immediately knows what's going on, and there was nothing secret to say.

  "Remember, no matter who asks you, just say you don't know." Xue's final serious reminder to her.

  "Don't worry, Second Aunt, I've memorized it and won't tell anyone who asks. I'll keep it a secret." Seeing this, Madam Xue stroked her little braid with relief.

  Just as everyone was rejoicing over the success of the tofu brain, Zhao saw someone's shadow flashing by outside the bamboo door. The kitchen had no way to block the wind from all sides, but at least it had a wide view.

  Put down the bowl in her hand and walked out quickly, "Oh, it's Zhu Dama, what wind brought you here?"

  Zhu Pozi is a notorious gossip in Zhoujia Village, and any trivial matter that passes through her mouth can spread to the surrounding areas within a short distance, showing how great her power is.

  Chen's family has never been very close to her, so why is she suddenly being so friendly today? Although Zhao didn't really want to bother with her, since the visitor was a guest, she couldn't just shoo her away, could she? If that were the case, she'd dare say that next time she went out, the whole village would be pointing and staring at her.

  Thinking of this, Zhao's face was filled with smiles. "Auntie, why are you out so early? Is everything tidy at home?" The three people in the kitchen also came out upon hearing the voices.

  "Hey, both Lao Da and Lao Er's families are here." Looking at the two of them greeting her before mysteriously leaning in close to Zhao's ear.

  "Big niece, let me tell you, you also know that my husband works in the town. He came back from the town last night, do you know what he told me?"

  She stopped with an air of mystery, looking at the few people with a deep meaning. Xue Shi was the first to react, "Younger brother and sister, quickly take out one of the fish that the children caught yesterday. Auntie has come all the way here, it's not easy for her."

  Zhao heard the sound and quickly walked into the kitchen to fetch out the largest one, threading it with a rope and carrying it out. With enthusiasm, she stuffed the fish into Zhu Po's hands, who pretended to decline twice before unceremoniously taking it in her hands.

  He was hastily pulled aside by Xue when he let out a soft hum, and Zhu Po took the fish with a smile, continuing to say, "Didn't you just get back yesterday? Many people in the village know that the county magistrate is going to interrogate the Li family, and many of those who were harmed by them immediately rushed to the town."

  After a pause, clearing her throat, Madam Zhao hastily brought over a bowl of water and waited for her to finish drinking before continuing, "The county magistrate saw that many people had come to file complaints, so he held an overnight trial. The family was already frightened by the large number of people coming to accuse them, and with their own brother being implicated, they were too scared to say anything and confessed to everything."

  With a complacent smile, she showed off to several people, as if she had witnessed it herself. The impatient He Shi asked, "What happened later? What did the county magistrate say? How did they end up?"

  Later, the governor saw that they had done so many bad things and was furious. Seeing all the evidence, how could he let them off lightly? With a wave of his hand, he banished the whole family to the border. His brother, who had helped them do many bad things, also went with them, and their property was confiscated too.

  "Sighing and shaking his head, 'Tsk, tsk, that's all just wasted silver.'"

  After hearing this, Mrs. He said "It's really relieving, the Magistrate is indeed a fair and just official. What happened to that County Magistrate?"

  The old woman saw people asking her and was even more enthusiastic. "I don't know about this, the old man didn't tell me either, but I guess he won't end well."

  "Right, right." He also echoed in agreement.

  But now the county magistrate in prison, looked down at the blackened nest head and smelled the stench on his clothes, just wanting to shout loudly, that beast had ruined him.

  Isn't it just a poor devil? Isn't there no money and no way out? How can you invite the honorable Magistrate? And also invite the two young masters from the Zhang and Wang families?

  Thinking that they had told the prison guard "to take good care of them" yesterday, he felt a chill run down his spine. Sobbing, this must be a dream, he wanted to go home, find his beautiful concubine, eat delicious food, and not watch rats in this dark place.

  Woe is me, I should have listened to Mother's words. The county magistrate, sitting on the ground, thought about his miserable future and finally burst into tears.

  Hehe, finally got rid of the big villain! Throw flowers and applaud! By the way, thanks to the reader who rewarded me yesterday for being immersed in reading, I'll keep working hard!