Chapter 46: Making Tofu to Send Blessings (Part 1)

went from facing each other with weapons drawn to hugging each other in a sudden and inexplicable reversal. Then the鏢師 put away their swords and made way for them.Xu Huaiyi waved his hand and said, "L...Misfortunes never come singly. The town's academy is also planning to temporarily close recently, because the masters are moving to Qingzhou City to live. So the students face two choices: either follow them to attend the academy in Qingzhou, or temporarily return home to study independently and wait for it to reopen.

Xu Maoshan was in a difficult situation.

He certainly wants his younger son to go with him. Seeing that next year is the deadline, interrupting his studies would be like stepping into a pit right before the finish line! How could he possibly agree to that But if he goes, the expenses will not be insignificant. That's Qingzhou City - tuition is higher there, and food, lodging, and everything else are more expensive. Where would this money come from

Even if there is something at home, it was given to the youngest son. What about the others

Now that there is a drought, the family is already tightening their belts and eating only one meal a day. With no money left in hand, not to mention the other sons, even he himself feels uneasy.

There's also talk in the village about fleeing to escape the hardship. Whether or not to go is still a question.

With a heavy heart, Xu Mao, who had been the head of the household for so many years, was feeling more lost and conflicted than ever before. However, Zhao (the matriarch) was resolute in her stance. Without a moment's hesitation, she agreed to let her youngest son continue his studies in Qingzhou.

According to her, she had knelt down ninety-nine times, was just short of that last tremble

No matter how difficult things are at home, we can make it through this next half year. After six months, the youngest son became a scholar. The Xu family's fortunes completely changed then; what a glorious thing that was!

For that day, even enduring some hardship now is worthwhile.

Upon hearing this, others' thoughts were varied.

It's easy to say that, but who knows if we can make it through And who can guarantee that Xu Huaiyu will really pass the exam in six months What if he doesn't Who will be responsible for the pain they are suffering now

Human hearts have always been biased and selfish.

Li Qiuhua was upset outside and originally wanted to say something when she returned, but seeing the situation, she wisely didn't speak up. She knew it was best to avoid making things worse and being scolded again.

No one spoke. Instead, Xu Maoyuan came knocking at her door.

Upon hearing that it was another exodus, Xu Maoshan's face darkened. "Big brother," he said, "are you just going to let him run around spreading rumors and inciting people"

Xu Maoyuan said, "What he said was not alarmist, but..."

Xu Maoshan impatiently interrupted, "Big brother, even if what he said is true, with the grain supply depleted and no relief coming, does it mean we're truly at our wit's end and have to flee In past years, we haven't been without droughts. How did we survive then Why are things so dire that we must resort to fleeing Our Xu family has roots here for generations. If we leave, everything will be ruined."

Xu Huai Li sneered and interjected, "I think that kid has been inciting everyone to flee all day long, he doesn't have any good intentions. Who knows what bad ideas he's cooking up He even puts on the face of a savior, ptui..."

Xu Maoyuan frowned, "So you guys aren't planning on coming with us"

Xu Huai-li didn't say a word this time.

Xu Maoshan didn't completely rule out the possibility, but said, "Even if we have to take that final step in the end, it's not now. It's far from that point yet. To rush into things without proper consideration is rash and immature. It won't lead to anything substantial..."

"After that, Xu Huaiyi sarcastically."

Xu Maoyuan sighed, "Alright, do as you please."

Upon hearing this, Xu Maoshan incredulously asked, "So you're saying you're going to follow that kid What about Fourth Uncle What about the others Has he conned them all"

Xu Maoyuan didn't answer directly. "Huaiyi said, just wait for everyone for seven days. It's been two days now. I just want to tell you all, when the time comes, whether or not to leave, each family makes their own decision."

Although he was the chief, he wouldn't force anyone to leave. Even if he had the right, he wouldn't use it. Who knows what might happen on the road Then, he couldn't avoid incurring blame.

If you help someone get revenge, then there's no need for it.

Xu Huai Li stared at his departing figure, his eyes flickering.

Xu Maoshan glanced at him, nonchalantly tapping a sentence, "Don't cause trouble outside."

He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Father, I have everything under control."

After suffering such a huge loss last time, wouldn't he learn his lesson

You don't necessarily have to do it yourself.

……

Xu Jiazha's plan was of no concern to Xu Huaiyi. He was engrossed in making tofu at the moment. Having done it frequently in his past life, he was now quite proficient. After grinding the beans, he added water according to the ratio and poured the filtered soy milk into the pot. He brought it to a boil over high heat and then continued cooking over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. He skimmed off the foam on the surface, turned off the heat, and then poured in a certain proportion of cold water to cool it down to around eighty degrees Celsius. It was time to begin setting the tofu.

He used white vinegar, dividing it into several portions and slowly adding it to the pot in a circular motion while stirring continuously.

A few minutes later, the tofu pudding was ready. Heat it again for two minutes to allow the tofu pudding to solidify completely. When the tofu pudding and water were almost completely separated, scoop out the water and spoon the tofu pudding into a basin lined with cloth beforehand. Then fold the cloth over it neatly and place a clean stone on top.

That's all done.

Gu Xiaoyu, who was helping out, had been completely mesmerized.

Xu Huaiyi savored the look of surprise on his face and said with smug satisfaction, “Do you want to learn Art doesn't weigh you down. The more skills you have, the more options you have in life.”

Gu Xiaoyu didn't think she would need to make a living by making tofu in the future, but at this moment, she felt an inexplicable urge to pour cold water on him. So she nodded and put on a humble and eager-to-learn attitude.

Xu Huaiyi immediately felt relieved, so he readily took on the role of a teacher and explained the tricks and secrets to him, without holding anything back.

Take care

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The little fish listened attentively, and even played along, asking, "How long does this stone have to be pressed down"

"If you want to eat old tofu, press it for two hours. If you want to eat soft tofu, just press it for one hour…"

He calculated the time, and half an hour later, after moving away the stones, he saw that the tofu had already taken shape. It was white and tender. He cut it into pieces with a knife, leaving some for himself to eat, and then carried the basin out the door to deliver good fortune.

Not everyone receives gifts, only those who have a relationship with the giver.

Whoever receives it will surely be surprised.

In the end, it's clear Xu Huaiyi truly dotes on his daughter. Unable to afford eggs or pastries, he painstakingly made tofu himself. Who else in the entire village shows such heartfelt care

After eating the tofu, Village Head Xu couldn't help but ask his eldest son, "What are your thoughts"

Xu Changsong thought for a moment, "Brother Huai's craftsmanship is pretty good. This tofu tastes pretty good."

Xu Changlong paused for a moment, suppressed his temper, and said, "What do you see in this matter"

Xu Changsong only then realized he had misjudged the situation, his face flushing red. He stammered, “Huaiyi knows a lot, and perhaps even some things we don't know…”

The village head, after hearing this, finally nodded in agreement, "Moreover, this man's character isn't bad, he's a good person to be around." Seeing his eldest son's confused expression, he gave him a more direct hint, "He loves his wife and daughters. In the eyes of worldly people, such a man might be considered weak or lacking ambition, but it also shows that he is loyal and righteous, a caring and gentle family man. As long as you treat him sincerely, he definitely won't let you down."nd on the road and in the mountains. Of course, we were lucky; although we encountered some bandits along the way, we escaped unharmed. Other refugees weren't so fortunate; their food supplies were al...