Chapter 33: Chapter 033 Future Plans_1
“You, you, you…” Aunt Sanbiao put her hands on her hips, pointing at Nan Fei, she was so angry she couldn’t utter a word.
Her daughter did get divorced, but saying ‘divorced’ wouldn’t be accurate because she was thrown out by her husband for being lazy and good-for-nothing. Being a face-saving woman, she naturally wouldn’t speak of this. She kept the news tightly under wraps, how did this cheeky girl know about it?
“Aunt Sanbiao, you’re going to have a son-in-law older than you. What good fortune!” With that, Nan Fei gathered up the cleaned clothes and left the place nonchalantly, leaving behind a crowd of stunned people.
With the clothes in hand, she arrived at the yard. She wiped down the clothesline before starting to hang the clothes out to dry. When everything was in order, Jiang Dechun returned from buying beans. It was summer, the first batch of beans of the early season had just ripened, they were fresh and affordable.
“Nan Fei, come and give me a hand,” Jiang Dechun called from the entrance, “Where’s Zhuanzhuan?”
“She went to play at the neighbors’,” Nan Fei wiped her hands and came out to help carry the beans into the yard, “Dad, are you planning to make tofu or dried tofu?”
“Let’s make both! While you’re still unmarried, I want to earn as much money as possible to add to your dowry,” an ambivalent smile spread across Jiang Dechun’s face.
He learned his art of making tofu from his father-in-law, mastering only two types: tofu and dried tofu. Now, new varieties of tofu were being sold at the farmer’s market, and business was booming.
During the busy farming session, frying a pound of dried tofu with green peppers was not only a mouthwatering dish but also a popular one.
“Dad, the problem with tofu is that even though it’s heavy, the prices for tofu haven’t risen, and many people are already tired of it.” Nan Fei’s mind raced as she recalled all the types of tofu dishes she’d eaten in her previous life.
Truth to be told, because her dad used to make tofu and dried tofu cuisines, she couldn’t help paying attention to all kinds of beans product. Perhaps because she was seeking the taste of her childhood, she learned a lot from her family chef.
“Dad, I read in a book about the many types of tofu, such as tea tofu, and egg tofu, why don’t we give them a try?”
The names Nan Fei mentioned were unfamiliar, and Jiang Dechun became interested, even so as to pull her aside to clarify what she meant. The more he asked, the more excited he became, “Girl, can we really make these?”
“Of course!” Nan Fei guaranteed confidently, “Once you return from your medical check-up in the provincial city, you can soak about ten pounds of beans. Tomorrow we can buy the necessary ingredients from the street, and give it a try.”
“Alright then!” Jiang Dechun was relieved, “It’s always good to be more educated. With more knowledge, we can put it into better use.” His education level wasn’t high, and his biggest dream in life was to raise a university student.
In the countryside, if a family could raise a university graduate, it was a cause for rave, almost like a sign of good luck from one’s ancestors.
“Dad, don’t worry. I will definitely get into university.” Not being able to attend university in her previous life was one of her lifelong regrets. Whether it was due to poverty, stubbornness, or her absurd pride that wouldn’t let her bow to fate, she eventually did bow and paid a heavy price for it.
She had seen the college entrance examination papers many times, knowing the questions by heart.
Besides, she was confident about her academic performance. As a person, she might have used all her intelligence and luck in academics, appearing obtuse in other areas. However, when it came to academics, she truly excelled.
As long as she was willing to work hard, and had the talent to match, no one could beat her at school. She remembered when she was forced to drop out, and her headteacher relentlessly tried to persuade her to continue.