Chapter 248 Medicinal Wine
Unlike Shazhu, here there are groups of people helping, and groups of elders guiding, to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
This is the difference between rural and urban areas, and also the difference between having elders around and not having them around.
At noon, Wang Gousheng, Wang Tiedan's father, prepared a large table of dishes at home to entertain the elders in the village. There was chicken, fish, meat, eggs, as well as game and seafood. There were two large tables filled with people, and it was almost impossible to sit down.
As Ni Ye was chatting, he came back to his senses.
"I was wondering if my health improved because I ate better and got better nutrition in the city. It's a bit strange to hear you say that."
"So, second brother, what did you eat and do in the city?"
"Yes, please tell me more specifically."
Several old men were staring at Uncle Ni. Things were definitely not that simple.
"I didn't eat anything very good. You brought me game, fish, salted fish, cabbage, and radishes. I drank a little wine twice a day, played chess, and chatted. It was so cold, but I didn't want to go out. I stayed in the house and warmed myself by the fire."
"What kind of wine did you drink?"
"Laobaigan, Erguotou, and later the medicinal wine that Tiedan made for me."
"Medicinal wine is a good thing. Maybe the problem lies with the medicinal wine."
"Yep."
"Probably not. I don't think there's anything special about it."
As Ni Ye said this, he waved towards the door and asked someone to get his military water bottle.
He was worried that he would have nowhere to drink when he returned to the village, so he brought some with him.
"Second sister-in-law, what are you eating over there?" The third master turned his head and looked at the girls' table and asked.
The old ladies at that table were also curious about the changes in Grandma Wang Er.
Second Grandma laughed and said, "What good food can there be? I think there are not as many good things in the city as in the village. I am the same as Er Niang. It's just that Tiedan brings some fruits and vegetables from time to time. They are quite fresh. He says they are from the greenhouse. I think they are delicious."
"Second sister-in-law, that was in the past, before you left. You have forgotten what our village was like. We couldn't even get enough to eat, so how could we have all these delicious fish and meat?"
"How could I forget? It's all thanks to my grandson."
"That's true."
Everyone was chatting happily, and Ni Ye's camping kettle was also taken over.
The gentlemen at the table cooperated very well and emptied their wine glasses together.
As the medicinal wine poured, everyone twitched their noses unconsciously. The aroma of the medicine and the smell of the wine were indeed a bit unusual.
Without saying a word, they all took a small sip and then drank it all in one gulp.
“This wine is good!”
"Yeah, yeah, pour me another glass."
"Give me one, too."
"Hey, don't. Tiedan said that you can only drink two cups a day at most. Drinking too much will make you weak and unable to recover."
Uncle Ni hurriedly stood up, grabbed the kettle and held it by his side.
"You are too weak to be nourished? How big is this cup? Five cents, second brother, you are exaggerating too much!" Someone immediately questioned, thinking that Uncle Ni was reluctant to part with it.
Ni Ye glared.
"Brother Zhongfa, don't disbelieve me. I didn't believe it at first either. After three drinks, I chatted with Lao Li all night."
"Really that powerful?"
"If any of you don't believe me, I'll pour it for you. Don't blame me if you can't sleep at night."
"Isn't it enough to believe it? Pour me another cup."
"Yes, pour another glass."
"Ernian, you said this is medicinal wine, what is soaked in it?"
"Ginseng, tiger bones, deer antlers, and some I can't tell what they are. Tiedan said they got the recipe from someone else. Anyway, they must be good things."
"Well, you can tell from the effects that they are pretty much the same!"
The old man at the table didn't think anything of it, but the young and middle-aged people at the scene started to get excited. Some of them even came up to Grandpa Ni and were ready to touch the kettle.
"Uncle, how much did Tiedan get for you? Do you have any left at home?"
"Yes, I have!"
How could Ni Ye not know what these people were thinking, and he slapped away the dirty hands that were extended to him.
"Don't even think about using my pot. Next time we go to the city, I'll fill it for you. I still have at least seven or eight liters at home."
"Thank you, Master Er. Master Er, pour me a glass. I'll try it first."
"What are you trying to taste? We old guys don't even have enough to drink. Go ask Tiedan for some."
"Yes, yes, everyone go away!"
As they were talking, there were waves of greetings coming from outside.
Everyone turned their heads and saw Wang Tiedan walking in holding his daughter.
"Grandpa, Second Grandpa, Grandma..."
After a round of greetings, Wang Tiedan found a place to sit down.
Hu Yulan also called Nannan and Luohai to the girls' table to eat together.
"Tiedan, I was just talking about this. Look at you, you raised your grandma and second master. How did you do it?"
"Yes, Tiedan, tell me about it."
As soon as this question came up, everyone turned their attention to Wang Tiedan.
Wang Tiedan looked at everyone, scratched his head, a little confused. To be honest, he just mixed some spiritual spring water into the food and didn't give them any special care.
"I don't understand how to raise them. Just eat and drink well, that's all."
Seeing that someone wanted to ask more questions, the village chief Wang Dexing hurriedly interrupted.
"Okay, don't ask about this. Tiedan is right. As long as you eat well and drink well and live a comfortable life, it would be strange if you are not in good health."
The old people at the table immediately understood what Wang Dexing meant. Some things, like the bait, do not need to be investigated thoroughly. As long as it is good for the village, it is fine.
"Since Tiedan is here, let me say a few words. This year is a little different. Thanks to Tiedan, our village has changed a lot and we don't have to worry about food and drink anymore.
But I have to say a few more words to emphasize that everyone has relatives, and there are relatives everywhere, but these days, it's not easy for anyone, and those who should shut up should shut up, especially the old women at home, take care of yourself, don't gossip everywhere, and just live your own life well. "
Everyone nodded. This matter had been mentioned more than once. This place was not far from Mujiatun, and they had also heard about the leak over there. The impact was very bad.
"Of course, I'm not asking you to just take care of your own family. Our Wang family is not a selfish family. It's fine to lend a hand if you can, but don't go too far and don't affect the village."
Wang Dexing glanced around, very seriously.
Everyone was convinced.
"Okay, the New Year is coming soon, I won't waste time, I'll just tell you three things. The first is that tomorrow the villagers will go to the city to buy New Year's goods. You should think carefully about what else your family needs besides what the village gives you. Go find the accountant and make a registration.
Second, Gangdan is getting married after the New Year. This is a big event in the village, so we should make arrangements so that we don’t have to go to her parents’ house when no one is there.”
Everyone nodded. These two things were the only important things in the village right now.
Wang Dexing coughed dryly and looked at Wang Tiedan without blushing or beating his heart.
"Tiedan, the third thing is my own business. Can you make the medicinal wine for me? Give me one too. I'll pay for it."
"Tsk! Stop it."
"Go aside!"
There were many of Wang Dexing’s elders at the table, all of them glaring at him.
Seeing this, Wang Dexing hurried to make up for it.
"Uncles, please don't drink this medicinal wine for your health. I am doing this for the good of the village."