Her Cultivation Diary-Chapter 1981 - 1743: This Trip Was Worthwhile (Part 2)

Chapter 1981: Chapter 1743: This Trip Was Worthwhile (Part 2)

The leader held onto the rice cracker, restraining himself from eating as he listened attentively, then nodded:

"Not bad! The income-generating methods are keeping up with the times, and you’re doing well in this area."

In the spacious yard, there were soybeans spread out everywhere. Some were soaking in water, their skins wrinkled. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

He checked each tub carefully, discovering that this family was indeed thorough and meticulous—

The soaked beans showed no signs of mold or blackness; instead, each bean was plump and a rich yellow.

Besides the taste, it seems that stable quality is also a major highlight.

Secretary Xiaozu didn’t take credit for this; instead, he just laughed and said:

"Isn’t Song Tan from the village a college student who returned to start a business? And he’s created such a successful model. Although everyone can’t scale their operations as big, they’ve learned to listen to and ponder the ideas of young people."

"Like the suggestion to grind tofu using a stone mill was casually mentioned by some young visitors who came to enjoy the scenery."

"Additionally, Aunt Zhang Hong is quite efficient. When the Song Family suggested using spring water to soak beans and make tofu, giving villagers an income opportunity, they stayed up all night to learn the technique."

"Now, there’s plenty of motivation! The village is even planning for her to organize the matchmaking event in autumn and winter for the Song Family—look, they’re already discussing her election for the women’s director next year, and everyone’s gearing up to vote..."

She went on about these trivial affairs, and the group meandered slowly around the yard without a hint of impatience.

Until Aunt Zhang Hong hurriedly returned from the small convenience store:

"Secretary Xiaozu, why didn’t you call me? I only just got the message—oh, you want fermented tofu, right? You should have helped yourself in the kitchen—no need to be so polite—"

Before she finished, she noticed a few of the people who bought kettles from the small store previously and froze for a moment:

"Ah, guests are here!"

Feigning annoyance: "I told you I shouldn’t leave the house completely!"

She thought these guests looked familiar, probably having bought tofu before, so she asked:

"What would you like? We have iced soy milk and chilled tofu pudding. The tofu pudding comes in both sweet and savory..."

"If you’re buying fermented tofu, it’s hot, so you’ll need to consume it quickly after taking it home..."

She rattled off everything they could sell at home in one breath, and only then did Secretary Xiaozu get a word in:

"Aunt, save me a few jars of fermented tofu; these folks are my friends, so I’ll take them when we leave tomorrow."

"As for the iced soy milk..."

She turned to the leader and paused:

"What should we drink?"

As she spoke, Aunt Zhang Hong had already flitted out from the kitchen again, holding a simple red-lidded plastic jar and a pair of chopsticks.

Not even getting close, she twisted the lid open and deftly scooped out a large chunk of fermented tofu with the chopsticks:

"Come, Secretary Xiaozu, let me spread this on the rice cracker for you! Ah, you sure know how to enjoy it; our whole family loves it this way..."

Secretary Xiaozu quickly took a step back:

"Serve my friends first..."

The country woman’s enthusiasm was overwhelming; the leader hadn’t even reached out when she had already grabbed his hand, her coarse fingers like iron clasps grasping his wrist as she generously spread the fermented tofu, her movements fluid and even.

Driver Niu barely had time to react before she had already turned her attention to Secretary Wang...

When his turn came, he shivered and quickly said, "I’ll do it myself, I’ll do it myself!"

Meanwhile, Secretary Xiaozu said, "It’s late; I won’t have any tofu pudding, Aunt, just make me a cup of soy milk to drink on the go—not too sweet, okay!"

Aunt Zhang Hong stuffed the jar of fermented tofu into Driver Niu’s hands and turned towards the house:

"I know you young folks don’t like too much sugar. Don’t worry, just a touch of sweetness to pair perfectly with your rice cracker and fermented tofu!"

As for whether cold food is healthy...

Well! It’s over 30 degrees, and people sweat just standing outside; who cares about that now?

Seeing this, the leader quickly added, "I’ll have the same as Secretary Xiaozu!"

Secretary Wang naturally followed suit.

And then there was Driver Niu, left holding an open half-jar of fermented tofu with nowhere to put it:...

He decided to join in and get a portion for himself as well.

Yet, this rural-style hospitality was certainly peculiar.

The leaders were chatting idly there, leaving him with his hands full, hesitant to just bite into it, so he continued to stand there dazedly.

Ah, but the fermented tofu really did smell enticing.

.....

Before long, the group meandered out of the yard.