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  Chapter 219 Making Zongzi

  It was already the second night after returning from the old forest, Liu Qingshan simply lived in Mukeleng for another night, and then went home happily carrying the antlers on his back.

  As for the old wild ginseng, well, let them grow quietly in the forest. When needed, maybe one or two plants will be dug out.

   Time flies and it is already the fourth day of the fifth lunar month, and tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival.

  As soon as he got home, Liu Qingshan heard a buzzing sound coming from outside, and then a familiar melody sounded: "Dongfanghong, the sun is rising..."

  Whose tape recorder has such a loud volume?

  Liu Qingshan was still puzzled, but his mother Lin Zhi smiled and said, "It was people from the commune yesterday who installed a loudspeaker for the brigade."

  Well, it’s not bad, it doesn’t need to be like before, the communication basically depends on shouting.

  I was thinking about it, when I heard the voice of the old branch secretary coming from the loudspeaker: "Way, waa, wai, can you hear me?"

  Who are you asking?

   Not to mention, there are really hardworking people, and soon another familiar voice came from the loudspeaker: "Secretary, I can hear it, I really hear it!"

  This voice is a big deal, this guy has a bit of a duck voice.

   "It's good if you can hear it, Zhang Luo, this time your meaty voice should also be retired."

  The old branch secretary was joking, and the two started chatting on the loudspeaker.

Da Zhangluo asked again: "What's the matter with the announcement? Is there any inside information, let me listen to it first. Who is the old man picking up ashes, or whose wife is looking for a wild man? It must be Captain Zhang, who is hooking up with other women. "

   "You won't go out and listen, I'll start broadcasting right away."

   "I can hear it here, but if I go out again, it's just taking off my pants and farting."

   After finishing speaking, Da Zhangluo realized later: "Isn't the entire episode broadcast just now, did everyone hear it?"

   "What do you think?"

   "Holy shit, I have to run quickly, and speak ill of Captain Zhang behind his back, this guy has to use a kitchen knife to chase me down!"

  Haha, there was a burst of laughter from all the courtyards.

  Then, the voice of the old branch secretary sounded again: "Way, everyone pay attention, the announcement will be broadcast below, the May Festival will be celebrated tomorrow, our cooperative is going to kill a pig, and everyone will come to pick up the pork..."

   While talking, Captain Zhang’s voice came out from the loudspeaker again: “Da Zhang Luo, where are you going, don’t kill the pig, I’ll kill him first today!”

   "Don't make trouble, the announcement hasn't finished broadcasting yet." The old branch secretary dismissed Captain Zhang and continued:

   "In addition, the cooperative also bought glutinous rice and jujube from the county. Let's make some rice dumplings. You can come and pick them up now."

   "I, I am number one!" is the voice of Zhang Luo.

   "You're hiding under the table, right? I'll beat you into rice dumplings first!" This was Captain Zhang's voice.

  The corners of Liu Qingshan's mouth could not help but curl up: This big speaker is really lively, it seems that it is not for nothing.

   Glutinous rice and red dates were also suggested by Liu Qingshan a few days ago, and asked Zhang Liandi to stop by to buy them. For the Dragon Boat Festival, rice dumplings should be eaten anyway.

  In Liu Qingshan's memory, it seems that he hasn't eaten zongzi for several years.

  The countryside is not like the city, and it can still be supplied by ticket. Although you have to queue up to buy it, you can taste it. As a farmer, there is nowhere to buy it.

   There is no place to buy it, so I can pack it myself, so I bought all the raw materials.

   It happened to be free, so Liu Qingshan found a small basin, took an empty noodle bag, and strolled to the team headquarters.

  The road was dripping, and the villagers gathered their belongings towards the team headquarters.

   Dang Dang Dang, a gong sounded.

   It's Zhang Ganzi, holding an enamel basin, knocking vigorously, and singing a jingle:

   "Dragon Boat Festival, the sun is shining, and mugwort is planted on the door of every house. Hanging colored threads and wearing sachets, the children are so happy that they jump high."

  Behind him was a large group of children carrying schoolbags to school, and they all yelled:

   "Bounce high, jump high!"

   It’s the holidays, of course the children are the happiest.

   "What does the zongzi taste like?"

   Er Mangzi asked while wiping the halazi dripping from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand.

  Actually, more than half of the children in the village have never eaten zongzi.

   This is not an exaggeration at all. I don’t know how to peel bananas and oranges, so I just bite them.

  Zhang Ganzi continued to knock on the basin: "Er Mangzi, little greedy bun, sitting on the ground and howling, I don't know how to wrap the zongzi."

   Just as he was knocking vigorously, Shan Xing's weak voice came from beside him: "Uncle Ganzi, you knocked the pot out."

  Zhang Ganzi picked up the enamel basin, pointed it at the sun, and then let out a strange cry, and ran home to change the basin.

  But one of his words is true: Most of the villagers in the village have never made zongzi.

  When we arrived at the team headquarters, the children all went to the classroom. Yang Hongying also temporarily adjusted the teaching content today. The first class did not teach mathematics, but talked about the origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival.

   On the other side, they are busy dividing glutinous rice and jujubes. In addition to red dates, there are also some candied fruit, mainly candied dates.

   After receiving the things, everyone didn't leave. They were studying how to make zongzi, but they were basically blinded: I really don't know how to do this.

   Someone suddenly remembered: "Looking at Lin Zhi before."

  So, Lin Zhi was quickly invited over, and explained on the spot: For example, glutinous rice needs to be soaked for a longer period of time, and zongzi leaves should be used to make zongzi.

  There is no bamboo here, but there are reed leaves on the dianzi. The fresh big reed leaves are cleaned and soaked in water. The wrapped rice dumplings also have a fragrance.

  As for the method of making zongzi, Lin Zhi also demonstrated on the spot: they can be wrapped into triangles, squares, or pillows. After wrapping, wrap them tightly with Ma Lian.

  Because the Ma Lian was not exposed in advance, I used string instead.

  Put the wrapped zongzi in the pot and cook for a while longer, take it out and soak it in cold water, dip it in some sugar when eating, it is sweet, cool, smooth and delicious.

  The housewives of each family have also learned the general idea, and it is not too late to ask questions when they encounter problems in practice.

  So they all went home, soaked the glutinous rice first, and then sent people to pick the reed leaves.

   It is not necessary to go to every house, just find a few half-sized children and pick a few more baskets, which is enough for the whole village.

  Liu Qingshan brought back the most things. The old party secretary said that Professor Wang and his students also had a share.

  It was the same when dividing the pork. Liu Qingshan’s family directly cut five or six catties of pork, and gave him all the pork liver and intestines.

  At the pig farm, the second batch of fattening pigs will be released soon.

  This month, of course, I can no longer slaughter and sell meat by myself. I can only sell live pigs. I have already contacted the buying station and bought them directly. The price is slightly cheaper.

  Take the things home and start to work. Grandpa Liu Shikui cleans the intestines in the hospital.

  In the afternoon, the school also began to have a holiday, and the whole family, young and old, started making zongzi together.

   "Mom, I'll put more red dates!"

  The little fourth child was also making trouble there. The rice dumplings she made were basically filled with red dates, and the glutinous rice was spilled on the table.

   On the contrary, the apricot buns are well-made, and the rice dumplings are tight, without any leaks.

   "Okay, okay, you both eat candied dates."

  The mother sent the two little ones away with a smile, and then started to chase Liu Qingshan away: "Sanfeng, you should go and light the fire too."

  The rice dumplings made by Liu Qingshan are basically equated with Xiaolaosi, far worse than Shan Xing.

  Actually, what he enjoys is the feeling of being together as a family. Unfortunately, the second sister is busy with the college entrance examination, so she will definitely not be able to come back this Dragon Boat Festival.

  Not only him, but the youngest fourth was also thinking about it, he took a bite out of a candied date and said, "Second sister is still missing!"

   "It's okay, when the rice dumplings are cooked, I'll drive them there, just in time to send some tea eggs."

  Liu Qingshan felt that it was necessary to make a trip, not only the second sister, but also Zheng Hongqi brothers and sisters, who also sent some over there.

   There is also the ancient head of the commune who excavated dinosaur fossils, and he couldn't leave it, so he happened to bring the medicinal wine to him.

   While thinking about this, he heard a car horn outside the gate, and Liu Qingshan rushed out to greet him.

  A jeep was parked outside the gate, and several people were getting out of the car. Zhang Shuzi was waving vigorously at Liu Qingshan: "Qingshan, I'm back, and Professor Wu and the others are here too!"

  Which one is Professor Wu?

  Liu Qingshan was stunned, looking at the silver-haired old man who got out of the car, he obviously didn't know him.

   But when he saw the quiet Wu Tong in a dress, he immediately understood, and hurriedly stepped forward cheerfully: "Welcome, welcome!"

  Compared with the last time, the current Wu Tong should be her true face. After all, the last meeting was the most embarrassing moment for her.

  At this moment, she is wearing a refreshing ponytail, exuding a youthful atmosphere, and carrying an artistic style that is rare these days, making her look even more distinctive.

  Facing Liu Qingshan's eyes, she seemed to think of something, her cheeks were slightly flushed, but she still stretched out her hand gracefully:

   "Hello, Qing Shan, I'm here to disturb your family again."

   "I've seen you outside, we can't invite you yet."

  Liu Qingshan shook hands with her, and they fell apart instantly.

  Wu Tong introduced with a smile: "This is my father. He liked the Langmu brought by Brother Zhang very much, so he brought us all here."

   It can be seen that the relationship between their father and daughter is very good, and Wu Tong will even act like a baby with his father inadvertently.

   "Professor Wu, you are welcome. I dare not say anything else. We really don't lack Langmu's words."

  Liu Qingshan greeted respectfully.

  Professor Wu is about sixty years old, with silvery white curly hair combed back meticulously. He should also be a relatively optimistic person, with a smile on his face all the time.

  Especially after seeing Liu Qingshan, the smile on his face became stronger: "Xiao Liu, you can just call me uncle, and this time I came here to thank you, thank you for saving the little girl."

   As he spoke, he even fondled Wu Tong's head.

  This action is not unfamiliar to Liu Qingshan, because he often does the same thing to the fourth child and Shan Xing, and he must have the same intention.

   "Uncle Wu, you are too polite, come in quickly."

  Liu Qingshan didn't want to talk too much about this issue, so he hurriedly let the guests inside.

   At this time, the man driving also extended his hand to Liu Qingshan: "My name is Wu Song, and I am Wu Tong's brother, thank you brother!"

  The whole family is here, it seems to be full of sincerity, but the age gap between the two brothers and sisters is a bit big, judging by Wu Song's appearance, they are probably in their early thirties,

  But think about the age difference between the fourth child in the family and him, which is also a common phenomenon in this era.

  So Liu Qingshan also shook hands with Wu Song, and he felt that the other party's palm was very powerful.

   "My brother works as a police officer in the city bureau, and was a soldier before." Wu Tong also helped introduce.

   No wonder uh, Liu Qingshan nodded and called Brother Ang.

  He was about to let the guests in, when he heard Professor Wu say: "Xiao Liu, why don't we go and see those waves first?"

  The old man was still in a hurry, so Liu Qingshan led them to the gate and walked a few steps north. There was a big pile covered with linoleum. If you didn't pay attention, you might think it was a pile of firewood.

  Open the linoleum, and it is filled with various shapes of waves in a mess.

   This scene made Professor Wu's eyes straight: "This...you are not going to use this as a match, are you?"

  Liu Qingshan shook his head, and said in his heart: If we put it in the past, it really is like this.

  (end of this chapter)