Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 215: Invitation

Chapter 215 Invitation

"Uncle Xia, when you finish using the clam oil box containing the medicine, you have to give it back to me. I brought the medicine over, so I can continue making it, but I don’t have anything to put it in. Here’s the same kind of medicinal solution that you can take directly. My grandparents also take this. After you finish it, give it back to me, and I’ll refill it for you. If the injury isn’t severe, just drink one or two mouthfuls, but if it’s particularly serious, drink half a bottle or a whole bottle," Su Yijia whispered, handing everything to Xia Weiguo.

Although the Educated Youth Center was empty now, she was afraid someone might suddenly appear and overhear something they shouldn’t.

"Jiajia! Thank you so much! If it weren’t for your medicine this time, I’m afraid many of our comrades would have been in trouble," Xia Weiguo said, tears welling up in his eyes as he looked at the items. Just now, several injuries were too severe. If they hadn’t been sent to the hospital in time, they would surely not have survived. However, after applying the ointment thickly and waiting for half an hour to an hour, most of the injuries were almost healed, leaving only shallow wounds. But now that the ointment was all used up, if they wanted to fully recover, they would have to come back to Su Yijia for help.

Xia Weiguo hurriedly left and returned after a while, pulling out a wad of money from his pocket and stuffing it into Su Yijia’s hand.

Su Yijia quickly stepped back two steps. "This medicine didn’t cost much."

"The account is just for me to pay you first. It will be reimbursed by the organization later," Xia Weiguo explained in a dignified manner.

Su Yijia felt that she didn’t really care whether to take the money or not. But thinking that even Great Strength Pills had to be paid for, it was better to establish this rule thoroughly at once.

Meanwhile, Gao Huabin had finished cleaning the crayfish, and the people from the Educated Youth Center and the village had arrived.

"Comrade Su, we’ve come to trouble you," the women carried big basins in their hands and walked in with smiles.

The Educated Youth followed them, struggling to grab a basin each.

"We’ve been waiting for you," Su Yijia warmly greeted them, then proceeded to teach the women how to clean the crayfish properly. She then had them put the cleaned crayfish in boiling water for a quick blanch.

From putting them in the pot to taking them out, it only took about two minutes in total.

"If we could fry them in oil, not only would the meat be more tender, but it would also be more fragrant. But now every household doesn’t have much oil, so let’s use hot water instead. Don’t underestimate this step, it’s very important. Otherwise, the meat of the crayfish tails will fall apart, and the yellow substance on their heads will easily burn," Su Yijia explained meticulously, and the women nodded quickly.

Next, she sautéed scallions, ginger, garlic, chili, and star anise in hot oil. After these were sautéed, she added the village’s homemade rice wine, and the fragrance immediately filled the air.

"We’ll cook them for only twenty minutes. If it’s cooked for too long, the meat will become tough."

"I didn’t realize there were so many details to cooking crayfish," the women couldn’t help but exclaim.

"Of course! Cooking isn’t simple. Each of you must have many little details when cooking your specialty dishes," Su Yijia said as she plated the cooked crayfish.

"Yes, when I cook my specialty dish, I have to be particularly careful with the marinating process," several women nodded in agreement.

After everyone tasted the crayfish, they closed their eyes with satisfaction.

"This taste is perfect! It’s so fragrant."

"Alright, thank you, Comrade Su. We’ll go back and try it ourselves," the women recalled the steps they had just learned to make sure they hadn’t missed anything and then wanted to hurry back to try it out.

However, Su Yijia stopped them.

"Wait a moment, let’s cook them here. I can watch while you cook, and I can cook the wild chickens and rabbits we caught this afternoon for you. Today, our people went up the mountain for a while, caught three wild chickens and two wild rabbits, so let’s just cook them here. Each of you can take a small bowl home."

She had specifically asked the village children. In addition to medicinal herbs and mushrooms, there were also small fish and shrimp in the river. Whatever they caught had to be handed over to the village chief and then distributed uniformly.

Although as an inspector, eating some wild game from the mountains shouldn’t cause any trouble with the villagers, they did spend quite a few eggs and candies to establish this relationship. There was no need to feel uncomfortable about accepting such a small favor.

"Oh, look at you... Why are you so polite? Catching things in the mountains is your skill," the village head’s wife quickly declined.

Su Yijia replied, "Consider it a thank you in advance. Next, I’ll ask for your help in finding herbs."

The village head’s wife glanced at the women behind her, seeing their hopeful expressions, before agreeing. "Alright then! But we have to make it clear. Since we’ve eaten your food and you’ve taught us how to cook, if you need anything, you must tell us, no matter what, and don’t be polite."

"That’s for sure. I’m here to trouble you with everything. Besides the medicine, I also like eating mushrooms from your mountains. I want to take this opportunity to gather some more to take back with me. Also, I want to steam something later. Can I borrow a steamer from you?" Su Yijia asked for three favors in one breath.

But except for the last one, the first two were actually what they wanted. This inspector knew how to handle things properly. She really didn’t take advantage of the villagers. She even exchanged some firewood for eggs and candies. The medicine and mushrooms would definitely be reciprocated with goods or money.

"Sure, I’ll go get the steamer now," the village head’s wife said, getting up to leave.

Su Yijia hurriedly said, "Auntie, could you also get a bowl for the other women? I still need to divide the stewed rabbit and chicken for you guys."

"Don’t worry, I’ll remember," the village head’s wife smiled and waved her hand before leaving in a hurry.

Su Yijia turned around and asked Gao Huabin to help prepare the rabbit and chicken. Then she invited the women to cook the crayfish on the two stoves.

When the Educated Youth Center finished cooking the crayfish and tasted them, they were so satisfied that their mouths almost stretched to their ears.

After they finished preparing dinner, Su Yijia borrowed their stove again and made some braised chicken with potatoes and spicy rabbit meat. She gave each of the women a small bowl of meat, and they left happily.

Su Yijia escorted them to the door, and the village head’s wife said, "Comrade Su, do you have anything to do tomorrow?"

"No, we don’t have anything to do right now," her heart suddenly clenched, but she remained calm on the surface.

"In that case, why don’t you come with me tomorrow to the neighboring villages to gather mushrooms? You’ve been to the county and know that these things don’t have a fixed price. You have to negotiate yourself," the village head’s wife offered sincerely.

Normally, Su Yijia would have refused without hesitation. After all, it was troublesome, and the difference in price wasn’t much. She really didn’t want to go through the hassle.

But thinking about the tasks the system had issued, she hesitated.

"Well, let me discuss it with my husband and give you an answer tomorrow morning? You know how he is now, he can’t do without people. Especially clinging to me, he’s really attached," Su Yijia said, feeling a bit embarrassed as she lowered her head.