Chapter 37

Jiang Zhizhi cleaned the hair off the pig’s feet and then cut the pork belly into small pieces and the ribs into chunks. She prepared ginger, scallions, garlic, and various seasonings.

As for the stove fire, her brothers had snuck in and helped her get it going. She didn’t have to light it herself.

Let’s cook!

The braised pork she ate at the state-owned restaurant was indeed delicious, but Jiang Zhizhi had her own way of making braised pork. She wanted her family to try it.

Tonight, Jiang Zhizhi made braised pork, spicy chicken, braised pig’s feet, sweet and sour spare ribs, stir-fried greens, and rice.

They were all meat dishes. How could they not be served with rice? It would go down so well!

It was true that the food in this era was pure. You only needed the simplest cooking methods to create delicious flavors.

Everyone who had been on edge outside was incredibly worried, but when they smelled the fragrant aroma wafting out, their surprise doubled.

Jiang Zhizhi’s face was beaming with happiness. She smiled and said, “Tonight’s dishes are all cooked using Southern cooking methods. Everyone try them and see if you like them.”

The spicy chicken had a fragrant, numbing aroma. The chili peppers were bright red, and the chicken pieces were fried golden brown. The combination of these two colors was very eye-catching. It was a real plate of meat! The braised pork looked delicious just by its appearance. The aroma made people love it so much! The greens looked green and fresh, crunchy to eat. Sweet and sour spare ribs were something they had never seen before. Just looking at them made their mouths water. The aroma of the braised pig’s feet kept coming, making everyone crave them.

Their appetites couldn’t wait any longer. Everyone started to grab for food.

Jiang Yuanfeng: “You have a good appetite. Don’t grab everything! Leave some for me!”

Jiang Yuanyang: “I’m going all out today. Anyway, I can’t get any braised pork. Don’t mind me, I’m going to grab some pig’s feet!”

Jiang Zhizhi: “Enough, enough, my bowl is overflowing… Big Brother, stop!”

Jiang Yuanshan saw that his sister’s bowl was full to the brim. He finally nodded in satisfaction. Then he started to eat himself. He couldn’t stop after taking one bite.

The little brats ate silently.

Jiang Yuanyang happily exclaimed, “This is Southern food, so delicious!”

Jiang Yuanfeng snorted, “Are you so hungry that you’re not even putting chili peppers on it?”

The couple couldn’t stop smiling. They loved every flavor.

They wouldn’t have dared to dream of this standard before.

The three brothers were completely conquered by their sister’s cooking skills. It seemed they would have to work hard to earn more money so they could eat more delicious food.

Tonight, all the plates were licked clean. After dinner, the brothers willingly took on all the housework.

The full and satisfied family sat in the living room chatting.

Jiang Zhizhi patted the empty seat next to her, signaling her brother to sit down.

“Big Brother, when you return the ox tomorrow, take two eggs with you. We can’t use someone else’s ox for free.”

Eggs were hard currency. No one would dislike them.

Big Brother Jiang Yuanshan’s expression softened a bit. “Okay, they’ll be happy.”

Ding Xianglan smiled, “That’s right. You can’t just take and not give.”

Even if Zhizhi hadn’t mentioned it tonight, Ding Xianglan would have gone to the private plot tomorrow to cut a big head of cabbage and a few tomatoes for Yuanshan to take to his friend.

“Next, there’s even more fun.”

Jiang Zhizhi opened her black canvas bag in front of the whole family and took out the large amount of money inside!!!

“Let’s divide the money we earned today.”

Everyone’s eyes fell on Jiang Zhizhi. They were stunned!

Ding Xianglan was startled. After the shock, she said seriously, “Our Zhizhi, you must keep this money yourself. Remember, don’t show off your wealth!

Besides, Yuanshan, Yuanfeng, and Yuanyang are your brothers. What’s wrong with brothers helping their sister?”

That was right. She, as their mother, wasn’t even feeling sorry for her sons. Why were outsiders having opinions?

Why bother? They must be bored!

Jiang Xiangliang felt warm in his heart. He sighed, “Xiang Sheng and Ting really gave birth to a good daughter.

We’re all family, we’re all benefiting from Zhizhi.

We’ve been eating meat these days, and we have new towels to use. Do you know how hard it is to get meat coupons, cloth coupons, and industrial coupons?

Zhizhi bought so many things for the family. We should be content. Don’t be greedy.

Everyone in the old Jiang family must remember that good days are earned through hard work. We must also remember Zhizhi’s kindness!”

But their niece, Jiang Zhizhi, had this heart. The couple was incredibly happy. That was enough.

“We have so much in our harvest, it’s all thanks to our sister.”

The three brothers didn’t want any money either.

Although they had been a little carried away in the county today.

After all, this was the first time they had seen so much money. Anyone would get excited for a while, right?

It’s human nature.

But they weren’t helping their sister just for the money.

If they misunderstood because of this, it would be too heartbreaking.

Jiang Zhizhi naturally trusted everyone in the old Jiang family. A wave of warmth surged through her heart.

“I’m part of this family. Of course, I trust my family.”

The words “trust” hit the hearts of everyone in the old Jiang family.

Actually, when they first took their sister back, they just thought their sister was so adorable, their sister was so well-behaved.

But as they spent more time together, they truly cherished Jiang Zhizhi as their sister.

They also truly loved Jiang Zhizhi.

Besides, Jiang Zhizhi was genuine towards the old Jiang family. She was so well-behaved and worked so hard at such a young age. How could they not feel sorry for her?!

They were truly treating each other with sincerity.

Moreover, they all shared the same blood of the Jiang family. They were the closest relatives in this world!

How other families got along was none of their business. But in their old Jiang family, the most important thing was family!

Jiang Zhizhi looked at her family, whose eyes were red, her eyes filled with tenderness. She continued,

“We earned one thousand and thirty yuan today. The two five-foot cloth coupons given by the black market boss have been used. After deducting what we spent today, we have nine hundred and seven yuan left.

First, without my brothers’ help, I wouldn’t have been able to collect nearly five hundred pounds of herbs in one day.

Second, the good news is that we have another deal to sell herbs next week. Let’s take this opportunity to save some money, stock up for winter, and my brothers should also save up for their wives. In the future, they can marry the girls they like and give them a good life.

Third, Uncle and Auntie have to spend money to grease palms and run around for my parents. I know all this, and I keep it in my heart. So it’s only right that I share the money.”

Jiang Zhizhi trusted her judgment, trusted her intuition, and believed in treating others with sincerity.

She could earn more money. She wouldn’t lose her heart because of this little bit of money.

Family? She hadn’t experienced it before she crossed over, so she cherished it now.

Jiang Xiangliang sprayed a mouthful of plain water, “How… how much?”

They earned so much? It was a number that they, the old Jiang family, wouldn’t even dare to dream of!

Ding Xianglan was almost scared out of her wits. The surprises today came one after another. It was too exciting and overwhelming.

After hearing Jiang Zhizhi’s words, the family was moved to tears. But they insisted that Jiang Zhizhi take the biggest share. After all, the coupons and everything were hers. It would be a seven-three split!

After all, they were just doing physical labor. She was the one who really knew herbs!

Jiang Zhizhi didn’t say anything more and directly agreed. Hehehe, she was a poor family who needed to eat!

Jiang Zhizhi then gave her uncle and aunt twenty yuan and a red double happiness, so they could use it to grease palms and ask about Jiang Xiang Sheng and Lin Ting.

“Uncle, Auntie, you’ve been so good to me. This is a token of my respect for you.”

This moved her uncle and aunt to tears. Was their family’s ancestral grave smoking?

Otherwise, why was their daughter so well-behaved and considerate?

Twenty yuan was about a month’s salary for a worker in the county. In everyone’s mind, it was a lot of money.

Besides, the money her brothers got was even more than a senior worker’s monthly salary in the county.

Everyone was very happy. They remembered to work harder, a little bit more, so that Zhizhi could have it easier.

The family lived in unity and harmony.

Jiang Yuanyang was especially touched. “Big Brother, Second Brother, please accept it. Otherwise, my sister will be embarrassed to ask you for help next time.

We’re not fools. When we learn our skills, we’ll be a hundred times, a thousand times, ten thousand times better to Zhizhi!

Of course, I don’t have any skills yet…”

Jiang Yuanshan and Jiang Yuanfeng suddenly felt that they were not as insightful as their younger brother.

Jiang Zhizhi: It’s true that the third brother understands me. This time, my brothers won’t take their reward.

The next time I ask them for help, I’ll feel bad.

Jiang Yuanyang looked at Ding Xianglan eagerly, “Mom, is the financial power still the same as before?”

In the old Jiang family, Ding Xianglan controlled all the finances. She was afraid that the little brats would spend the money recklessly.

“Every penny of ours must be spent wisely. We can’t spend money recklessly.”

Ding Xianglan relaxed a little now. The majority of the money would be with her. The rest could go into the little brats’ pockets.

Ding Xianglan repeatedly warned them, “Don’t go astray with money!

Especially don’t learn from those second-rate thugs who go out to play mahjong, cards, and gamble every day. Otherwise, I’ll beat you to death.

Gambling, one word, has ruined countless families!”

Jiang Zhizhi smiled, “A man who doesn’t love himself is like a head of cabbage.”

At night.

Jiang Xiangliang and Ding Xianglan were both sleepless. They tossed and turned like they were making pancakes.

“Xiangliang, why is our little cotton-padded jacket so good?

Those three little brats are simply incomparable. It’s true that having a daughter is heartwarming!

I’m so envious of our second brother and his wife!”

Jiang Xiangliang was also envious. Who wouldn’t be?

………

Jiang Zhizhi and her brothers encouraged and praised each other. When it was time for bed, they went back to their rooms happily.

They put all the money in the black canvas bag into their space.

Jiang Zhizhi’s little vault was shrinking, so of course, she had to continue making money to eat!

The owner of the Peach Mall, named “A Poor Family Needs to Eat,” finally came online. The first thing she did was check her account balance.

【Check contribution points: 6666 points】

With contribution points in hand, Jiang Zhizhi excitedly exited the balance page, clicked on the homepage, and selected the weapons section.