vrcanaries Chapter 197: Cooling the Mountain
Chapter 197: Cooling the Mountain
He spread his hands and looked around, as if seeking everyone's approval.
"There's no such thing as a free lunch, everyone should think carefully!"
He frowned, his expression serious: "Either this girl is stupid, or there's something wrong with this medicinal food. They say illness comes from the mouth, and if you eat something bad, it's really not worth it."
Faced with such doubts, Cheng Yuntao was not angry at all, but her eyes were slightly blank, and her thoughts seemed to be pulled by an invisible thread, and she involuntarily drifted back to yesterday.
At that time, the sunlight was so hot that it was almost scorching. The guy who helped transport the goods was shuttling between the streets and alleys. Sweat was like beads that had broken off the string, rolling down his forehead... He walked hurriedly but steadily.
Cheng Yuntao knew very well that most ordinary people who were struggling to make ends meet got up at the crack of dawn and returned home late at night, and their money was hard-earned. In this scorching hot season, the heat was always with them, not only corroding their bodies but also wearing away their will. Their bodies and minds were under pressure that ordinary people could hardly imagine.
At that moment, Cheng Yuntao made up her mind. She decided to lower the price, even if it meant that the business would not be profitable and she would have to spend money on it.
But she only wanted to help those who really needed it to gain tangible benefits with the least amount of money, so that they could have a little better time in this scorching summer.
Coming back to his senses, Cheng Yuntao looked at everyone with a sincere look: "I understand this big brother's doubts. I am not doing this to make money, but just to do good deeds and accumulate virtue."
"My personal ability is limited, and my medicinal food stall won't last too long. I just want to be able to prepare some medicinal food that can clear away heat and relieve summer heat for everyone during this hottest period."
The gray-haired old man banged the ground heavily with his cane and angrily said to the mean middle-aged man in the gray shirt, "Look, this girl is clearly kind-hearted, and yet you're questioning her blindly. You're really judging her by your own standards!"
The people around him also echoed and expressed their disgust at the behavior of the mean middle-aged man.
After examining the patient, Xu Ranyuan stood up and quickly walked over to Cheng Yuntao. He explained to everyone with a serious look, "Don't worry, the recipes for these medicinal dishes are all prescribed by me. The herbs have all been carefully checked by me. There are absolutely no problems. They are all high-quality herbs."
"I have been setting up a stall here for many days, and my medical skills have been proven by everyone. I can guarantee the efficacy and quality of this medicinal food." Xu Ranyuan's words were like a reassurance. Those who were originally hesitant were now completely relieved.
"So it was a prescription prescribed by Doctor Xu, so there shouldn't be any problem."
"That's right, Doctor Xu's medical skills are amazing. I took medicine for several days at other clinics, but it didn't seem to help. I took one dose of the medicine he prescribed, and I was almost cured."
"It's only ten cents anyway, why not buy a bowl and try it? If it doesn't taste good, just don't buy it next time."
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Everyone was whispering, obviously already interested.
A strong and cheerful middle-aged man took the lead in taking out ten coins and said with a smile: "Miss, you are so kind. Let me try something new!"
Cheng Yuntao smiled and handed over a bowl of soup. The man took it, tilted his head back and drank it. Then he showed surprise and praised loudly: "This medicinal food is much better than I thought. It's refreshing and delicious. I feel refreshed after drinking it!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the people around them became even more excited.
"Is it really that good? Then I must bring some back for my family to try."
"Give me one, too!"
"And me! I want one too! Let's see how it works."
Cheng Yuntao and Jiang Yu were very busy, one was responsible for passing the soup bowls, and the other was responsible for collecting money and giving change. Their foreheads were covered with fine beads of sweat, but their faces were filled with bright smiles.
As time went by, more and more people came to the stall and the line became very long. Everyone was looking forward to it and couldn't wait to taste this medicinal food that could clear away heat and relieve summer heat.
Before long, the one hundred bowls of medicinal food that were prepared were sold out like water.
After the guests finished drinking, they returned the soup bowls one after another.
Cheng Yuntao and Jiang Yu swiftly retrieved the soup bowls. Looking at the empty soup bucket, Cheng Yuntao wiped the sweat from her forehead and said to Jiang Yu, "It's very hot. Since we're all sold out, we should go back quickly. I'll go make some Sushan to eat."
When Jiang Yu heard that there was Sushan to eat, his eyes lit up and he nodded in agreement. After greeting Xu Ranyuan, the two of them pushed the cart full of soup bowls and left the market first.
Just as they walked a short distance, Xu Ranyuan shouted at the top of his voice behind them: "Miss Yuntao, please make an extra portion of Sushan for me!" His voice was full of eagerness and expectation, attracting the attention of people around.
Cheng Yuntao stopped, turned around and responded with a smile: "Doctor Xu, don't worry, I won't forget you!" Her voice was crisp and cheerful, and could be heard clearly in the hustle and bustle of the market.
After saying that, she waved to Xu Ranyuan and continued walking with Jiang Yu.
Along the way, Jiang Yu had already started imagining the deliciousness of Sushan in his mind, and his steps unconsciously became lighter. He was looking forward to returning home quickly to taste the cool and sweet taste.
After returning home, Cheng Yuntao took a short rest, rolled up her sleeves, and went into the kitchen to prepare to make the Sushan.
She first took out a piece of ice from the ice cellar. After being stored for several months, the ice was still crystal clear. In this scorching summer, ice was undoubtedly a precious summer cooler.
Cheng Yuntao held a small hammer and carefully broke the ice into pieces, then ground it finely with a pestle and mortar. Soon, the broken ice chips were as light and delicate as snowflakes in winter. Then she began to process the ghee according to the pounding method.
She pours the fresh milk she's prepared into the pot and simmers it over low heat. As the temperature rises, a layer of oily skin gradually forms on the surface of the milk. She gently plucks it off with bamboo chopsticks and sets it aside to cool. Once the oily skin cools, she stacks it on top of each other and gently presses to squeeze out any excess moisture, creating a fine-textured ghee.
Finely chop the rose petals, sprinkle them into the ghee, add a little honey, and stir well to allow the floral fragrance and sweetness to blend perfectly. The sweetness of the honey neutralizes the mellowness of the ghee, and the fragrance of the rose adds a unique charm to it.
Cheng Yuntao evenly spreads the prepared ghee on top of the ground ice chips, layer upon layer, creating a small snow mountain. She then adorns the top layer with vibrant flower petals and a few drops of glistening jam. Once completed, the container containing the ghee mountain is placed in the ice cellar to freeze again for a better hold.
Soon, Cheng Yuntao took out the Sushan from the ice cellar: "Jiang Yu, come and try it!"
Jiang Yu heard the call and hurried into the kitchen. Looking at the exquisitely shaped and colorful Sushan on the table, he couldn't help but exclaim: "This Sushan is so exquisitely made, I can't bear to eat it!"
Having said that, he could no longer hold back the spoon in his hand and quickly scooped up a spoonful and put it into his mouth.
As you take a sip, a cool sensation instantly spreads across your tongue, dispelling the heat. The honey, jam, or preserved fruit on top first introduces a rich, sweet flavor. The crispy outer layer is light and finely crumbed, delicate and dense, with a hint of milk. The inner layer has a pronounced slushy texture, a distinct grainy feel, and a refreshing, icy feel.
At this time, the aroma of milk, fruit and sweetness are intertwined with rich layers, constantly lingering in the mouth. After swallowing, the lingering fragrance still remains in the mouth, and the aftertaste is long.