Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 478: New Year

Su Wenbing looked with astonishment at the mandarin duck pot placed in the center of the table.

This pot looked very strange.

It was like a bagua diagram, with an S-shaped partition in the middle, looking very unusual.

Moreover, this pot doesn’t require any firewood. Just plug it in, and it’s ready to use, quite magical.

"This is called a mandarin duck pot. You can put different soup bases on either side so that those who like spicy and those who prefer clear broth can eat together."

Su Fusheng was amazed: "Whoever invented this pot is really a genius, how did they even think of this."

As they were talking, the soup bases began to boil, and the aroma quickly filled the entire room.

The two little brothers sniffed eagerly, long ready: "Third sister, can we start putting in the ingredients now?"

Just as Su Xiaoxiao was about to respond, there was a loud banging on the door from outside.

Seriously, can’t people have a moment of peace during the New Year?

Liu Cuilan instructed her children to hide everything before letting Su Jianwu open the door.

Su Juanwu hurried over and opened the courtyard gate to see an elderly woman standing outside, he frowned involuntarily.

He knew this old lady; she’s famous in the village for her shamelessness. Whenever someone cooks something nice, she’ll follow the scent and cheekily ask for some.

Her intention was obvious.

Sure enough, the old lady’s eyes lit up upon seeing him.

"Jianwu, what delicious food is your family eating tonight? It smells so good."

Tch, this old lady who never knows enough.

Even if a manure cart passed by the door, she’d go up and take a few bites to taste the seasoning.

Su Jianwu responded loudly: "Grandma Chen, aren’t you having your New Year’s meal at home, or are you coming to our house to beg for food?"

The old lady’s expression froze, what kind of talk is this? How did she become a beggar?

Her aged face twitched, and she spoke sternly.

"What’s with the way you’re talking?"

"Jianwu, you misunderstood Grandma’s intentions. What she meant was that she wants to pay to buy some food from us. Am I right, Grandma Chen?"

Su Xiaoxiao came out from the house at this moment, smiling at Grandma Chen, whose expression instantly stiffened.

When did she ever say she wanted to pay for it?

Before she could speak, Su Xiaoxiao continued: "Grandma Chen, how much would you like to buy? I brought this beef tallow hot pot base from Chuan City, it’s great for everything. If you want it, it’s two yuan a bag, I can get it for you now."

This cheeky girl indeed dared to charge that much; two yuan is equivalent to many people’s daily wage.

"Um... I just thought of asking for a bite for my grandson. Kids don’t eat much; just give him a taste of what you can’t finish."

This old lady had a face as thick as a city wall; she said this without a hint of shame.

Su Xiaoxiao deliberately dragged her tone: "Oh, so you want to beg for food for your grandson..."

Old Mrs. Chen: "..."

How’s this cheeky girl talking? What’s wrong with neighbors giving some food? How did it turn into begging?

Forget it, for the sake of taking advantage, she’s willing to swallow her pride, let them say what they want, it’s not as if she’ll lose a piece of flesh.

Just as she was thinking this, Su Xiaoxiao spoke with a smile: "Grandma Chen, sorry, my family has a lot of mouths to feed, we barely have enough for ourselves. But if you don’t mind, I can give you some leftover soup."

Grandma Chen wasn’t pleased to hear this; she’d never seen such stinginess.

After a moment’s thought, soup would do. Didn’t she just say this hot pot base was two yuan a pack? Such expensive stuff would surely taste good with rice.

Afraid that Su Xiaoxiao might change her mind, she hurriedly said: "Alright, alright, please help me with some."

With that, she cheerfully pulled out a big basin from behind her.

Su Xiaoxiao’s mouth twitched, this old lady was truly unashamed.

Who asks for food using a basin? What is she planning, to take the whole pot from their house?

"Fine, but Grandma Chen, my hot pot base is quite spicy, are you sure you can handle it?"

"Yes, yes... free food, why worry about a bicycle?" Old Mrs. Chen smiled widely.

As long as she can take advantage, she’ll eat anything.

"Alright, please wait here, I’ll go home and get it for you."

Grandma Chen waited with a wide smile.

"Third sister, are you really going to give it to her? That hot pot base is good stuff, with oil and chili, why give it to her for free? Old Mrs. Chen never knows enough."

Su Xiaoxiao smiled mysteriously: "Just wait and see."

When Su Jianwu saw the half enamel basin filled with red, oily hot pot soup, he immediately understood his third sister’s intention.

But he still felt it was a waste to give it to Old Mrs. Chen.

"If we don’t teach her a lesson now, the old lady will surely come back daily in the future, spending a little now to make sure she never dares come again, once and for all."

"Alright, third sister, I’ll help you carry it."

Su Jianwu happily accepted the task.

Shortly after, he ran out fast carrying the basin.

Grandma Chen was eagerly waiting at the courtyard gate, smelling a rich aroma in the air from afar.

When she saw Su Jianwu carrying out a basin of oily, red soup, it looked tempting.

She swallowed her saliva, not expecting this Su Family girl to be so generous.

Taking the basin, she smiled broadly: "Alright, you all enjoy yourselves, I’m heading back."

Su Jianwu watched her carry the basin, her old legs scurrying away quickly.

He spat once, bolted the gate latch, and went inside.

Inside, Liu Cuilan had just placed a platter of braised chicken chunks on the table, while the hot pot water boiled furiously.

Su Jianwu eagerly picked up a slice of lamb roll and put it in the pot.

Soon the lamb was cooked by the boiling broth, emitting an enticing meaty aroma.

Su Jianwu quickly picked it up and stuffed it into his mouth, only to find it too hot and gasped continuously.

Looking at his desperate behavior, Su Xiaoxiao was a bit embarrassed.

"Look at you, no one’s competing with you, spit it out quickly, or you’ll burn yourself."

The meat in his mouth, Su Jianwu couldn’t bear to spit out, he straightened his neck and swallowed it whole, because it’s lamb, he couldn’t bear to waste it.

Su Xiaoxiao handed him a bottle of Beibingyang soda, which she secretly bought from the gaming mall.

Without soda, the joy of eating hotpot is halved.

Su Jianwu grabbed it and downed half the bottle in one gulp, letting out a long burp and felt much better.

"Okay, eat slower, there’s plenty, today eat your fill."

Su Xiaoxiao spoke with a smile.

Liu Cuilan glared at her son, full of disdain: "How many lifetimes haven’t you eaten meat, can’t you eat slower?"

At this time, Xu Zhaodi stood up, picked up the soda on the table: "Thank you for giving me and Little Stone a place to stay, I toast to everyone."

Everyone raised their sodas in unison, the clash of glass bottles sounded pleasant, and simultaneously the crackling of firecrackers sounded outside, everyone’s faces beaming with joy as they all said: "Happy New Year."

The crackling of firecrackers, mingled with laughter, formed the most delightful melody of the New Year.