The medicine of rebirth

Chapter 66 Making Peppermints
The afternoon sun was scorching hot, scorching the ground so hot that it was unbearable. Su Shi sat under the locust tree weaving a basket, flipped his fingers nimbly, looked up and saw Su Banxi coming out of the room with a little spirit, and couldn't help feeling a little worried, " Are you okay? Daddy sees that you have no energy at all? Do you want to go to rest for a while, anyway, there is nothing wrong now."

Su Banxi shook her head and went to the well to fetch water to wash her sleepy face, "Father, I'm fine, I was just warmed up, and Ning Chen has a high fever, so when he wakes up, he will definitely drink cold water to wash his face." Lengshuilian, I'll make some food to dissipate heat first, dad, you should also pay attention to rest, don't be busy all day long, daughter, I'm still waiting for your rabbit!"

Su Shi let out a sigh, and spread a gentle smile on his honest face, "You girl, why do you think about eating all day long! Well, when Dad's legs and feet are healed, I will definitely go up the mountain and catch a big rabbit for you to bring home. My Xiaoxi is a greedy cat, by the way, yesterday some women and girls from the village came to buy all the ointment you made, mint powder for two cents, and the rest for five cents, all the money is your mother It’s there, if you need it, I’ll let you get it for you when your mother comes back!”

Su Banxi nodded, then paused, she always asked Su Wenzhao to pick a lot of mint leaves when the weather was fine, wash and dry them, and then grind them into powder for later use. If not, she can't do anything today.

"Father, have you and mother sold all the mint powder?" Su Banxi turned around and looked at Su Shi and asked.

Su Shi shook his head, and continued with his actions without pausing for a moment: "No, it's all placed at the bottom of the cabinet, where the ventilation is not easy to get wet."

Su Banxi nodded and walked into the kitchen with a few steps. She tiptoed and took off the mint powder wrapped in oil paper by Mrs. Zhao, and then found the sucrose and rice that she bought last time and put them on the stove. Going up, rolled up her sleeves to clean the cauldron, but suddenly thought that she couldn't do it all by herself, Ning Chen was still sleeping, Zhao Shi and Su Wen had all gone to the fields, Su Banxi had to stretch out half of her head to call at Su Shi Said: "Father, can I ask you to help me light the fire? I am too busy to do it by myself."

Su Shi put down the half-woven bamboo basket in his hand, took the crutch beside him to stop Su Banxi from helping him, "Okay, okay, dad, isn't it all right? It's only a few steps away." Looking at Su Banxi slightly With a concerned face, he couldn't help but smile.

Su Banxi brought a small stool under the eaves and put it by the stove, and asked Su Shi to sit down, then said seriously: "Father, it's okay if you hurt the flesh, but you hurt the bones, if you don't pay attention But it will cause sequelae, you must pay attention to it, otherwise you will not cry when you are old!"

Su Shi responded repeatedly, smiling heartily, and Su Banxi couldn't help it, but seeing Su Shi didn't have any uncomfortable expression, it must be that the bone wound healed well, but he still didn't feel at ease and confessed: "If you feel pain, just tell me , don't bear it, there are many patients who have so many diseases because they shy away from medical treatment."

Su Shi still nodded, seeing that Su Banxi was still looking at him worriedly, he couldn't help but raised his hand and patted her on the head, his eyes lovingly said: "Okay, Dad is an adult who knows the importance, don't you want to make something to eat, do it quickly Bar!"

Su Banxi had no choice but to get up and throw an appropriate amount of sucrose into the pot, and Su Shi quickly raised the fire with his hands and feet. A little water was poured into the pot just to submerge the snow-white and slightly transparent sucrose, and the small fire licked the bottom of the pot, letting the The water starts to boil. When the sucrose boils to a thicker consistency, add mint fine powder, mix thoroughly, and continue to boil until it becomes silky when picked up with a shovel and does not stick to hands, then stop the fire.

Pour the sugar into a large enamel plate that has been oiled on the surface, wait for it to cool slightly, divide the sugar into strips, and then divide it into about 100 yuan. Su Banxi moves quickly. Although the kitchen knife in her hand is very heavy, it does not affect her at all. Su Shi looked at Su Banxi's movements complicatedly while burning the fire. This child is too good in every aspect, and even Sun Huai may not be able to match this child.

The freshness of mint and the sweet, burnt aroma of sucrose wafted from the tip of the nose, and the words I didn't ask just now came naturally to my mouth, "Xiaoxi, what are you doing? The sugar seems to be burnt, but it smells sweet."

Su Banxi brought the divided mint candy to Su Shi. Su Shi wanted to taste it, but when he raised his hand, he found it was gray and black. He smiled at Su Banxi awkwardly, then put down his hand, thinking about washing it later. It's not too late to taste it after cleaning hands, but Su Banxi has already picked up a piece of light green peppermint candy exuding an attractive sweet fragrance with chopsticks and handed it to his mouth. After thinking about it, she opened her mouth and swallowed the small cube. mouth.

The burnt aroma of sucrose and the unique freshness of mint exploded in the mouth, and the tongue buds were stimulated to absorb the small cube with a slight temperature.

Su Banxi also put a piece into her mouth with a smile, and squinted her eyes. Although it is not as good-looking as the later generations, the packaging is exquisite, but the pure sucrose is very sweet, and the mint is grown naturally, the mint candy not only contains sugar Tall, slightly green crystals envelop the coolness of mint, dispel wind and heat, dissipate heat and sweat, while sucrose clears heat and relieves throat, it is most suitable for summer, and it is also the most suitable for Ning Chen, a patient.

Su Banxi, who finished making the mints, did not rest. Instead, she quickly washed the rice and soaked it with clean water. After draining the water, she put it on a stone mill and crushed it into powder. Stop it, although the Su family's stone mill is considered lightweight, but Su Banxi has never engaged in such physical work after all, and the rice has not been completely ground into powder, and she is so tired that she is panting heavily.

At this moment, Ning Chen came out rubbing his sleepy eyes. His mind was not clear just after waking up. He stared blankly at Su Banxi standing under the hot sun. After being dazed for a while, he blinked and ran over curiously. Asked: "Xixi, what are you doing? Chenchen helps you!"

Su Banxi moved away with a smile, briefly explained to Ning Chen, and then grinned and started to turn the stone mill. Seeing Ning Chen's relaxed look, Su Banxi couldn't help but raised her hand and pressed Ning Chen's temple. Grab it and push the stone mill. After sweating and chilling, most of it will be healed. When Ning Chen turned to her, Su Banxi raised her hand and touched his forehead, but she didn't notice that Ning Chen had a little gloomy face. His eyes flickered.

"The fever is gone. It seems that the high fever has subsided. If you are tired, tell me. Don't hold on, but promise me that you can't touch cold water casually. If you do, Xixi will give you candy and sweets. Sweet and soft pastries." Su Banxi treats Ning Chen with an endless and special pampering, her eyes are gentle, and her movements are very natural, as if she has done it thousands of times, making Su Shi in the kitchen shake her head slightly.

Of course, Ning Chen smiled and nodded, and then pushed the stone mill more cheerfully, as if she wouldn't be tired.

(End of this chapter)