The next morning, the sky was overcast, and sporadic raindrops fell to the ground.
In front of the door of Ansi's courtyard, two figures, one large and one small, stood in front of the door holding an oil-paper umbrella.
"Grandpa, we won't have to wait again today, right?" Jin Xingwang yawned, his tone full of sleepiness.
On the side, Jin Wan handed the wine jar in his hand to his grandson and said with a smile: "I have asked about it. Mr. Gu has not come out since he came back yesterday."
"It's rainy today. If we knock on the door, we can always see people."
Jin Xingwang nodded and said, "That's good."
After saying that, Jin Wan took a step forward and knocked on the door gently: "Mr. Gu...Mr. Gu!"
Tuk~tuk~tuk...
After knocking about six times, the door of the closed courtyard opened with a creak.
Gu Ning'an, who was wearing a green shirt, looked at the grandfather and grandson in front of him and said calmly: "What's the matter?"
Jin Wan had been mentally prepared, but after seeing that Gu Ningan had indeed remained unchanged from more than twenty years ago, he couldn't help but show a little surprise.
"Mr. Gu, it's really you!" Jin Wan said with excitement: "I am Jin Wan, the son of Grandma Sun."
Before Gu Ning'an could speak, Jin Wan pulled his grandson and said quickly: "Quick, say hello to Mr. Gu."
Hearing this, Jin Xingwang bowed his hands and said in a serious tone: "Hello, Mr. Gu."
I have to say that the grandfather and grandson are really "similar" from generation to generation, and their tone and expression are exactly the same.
As for their purpose of coming, Gu Ning'an could guess a little bit without any extrapolation.
When Butcher Liu saw him come back yesterday, he pulled him to talk about Jin Wan's inquiries about him, and also told him about Jin Wan's previous two visits.
Combined with the villagers' evaluation of Jin Wan's "speculation" and the fact that their grandfather and grandson brought "entry-in gifts", it is difficult not to think that they came to "ask for help."
Even though he didn't like Jin Wan very much, he still had a child with him. For Grandma Sun's sake, Gu Ning'an just said, "It's raining outside. If you need anything, please come in and talk."
Jin Wan's face lit up with joy, and he pretended to refuse and said, "Hey, wouldn't it be too annoying, sir?"
Gu Ning'an stepped aside and turned around and said: "It doesn't matter, I've already disturbed you, so I won't miss this moment."
He had never thought that Gu Ning'an would say that. The embarrassed Jin Wanwan didn't think of how to respond, so he had to pretend not to hear and followed him in with his grandson.
After entering the small courtyard, Mr. Jin Wan's steps slowed down and his eyes looked around, as if he wanted to find the difference between this small courtyard and a mortal's residence.
After Gu Ning'an led the two of them into the main hall, he asked the Jin family's grandfather and grandson to sit down, then sat down at the dining table and ate the newly cooked white porridge.
"It seems that we came at the wrong time and delayed Mr.'s breakfast." Jin Wan sat on one side and said with a smile.
"It's okay, if you have something, just say it." As he spoke, Gu Ning'an picked up a small pickle with chopsticks, and put the porridge into his mouth.
Wow~
The copper coins that had been strung together were placed on the table. Jin Wan pushed the coins in the direction of Gu Ning'an and said, "Sir, our yokan shop always sells 20 cents a bowl. Last time you left One tael of silver is really too much."
"You'd better take back these six hundred coins."
Seeing this, Gu Ning'an shook his head: "The extra ones are what I gave to Grandma Sun. How can I recycle them?"
As if he had expected that Gu Ning'an would not want it, Jin Wan slapped his thigh and said with some regret: "Hey, old man, he is always strict... He insists on asking me to send this money back."
"I told my mother that these two families are so familiar with each other, and Mr. Gu accepted it with all his heart. I can just wait and find somewhere else to make up for it someday."
Are the two families familiar?
Gu Ning'an smiled and said nothing, and continued to drink porridge with her head down.
Seeing that Gu Ning'an didn't answer, Jin Wan patted the parcel at his hand and said, "Sir, I see you really like our yokan. How about I borrow the kitchen to show you my skills?"
"I have brought all these materials. I wonder if you, sir, would like to show me your favor. Can I take over my mother's class?"
Gu Ning'an pointed at the white porridge and pickles in front of her and said with a smile: "Don't bother me, I was just trying to eat something light this morning...Besides, it's not up to me to take over. Taste has the final say.”
"It still depends on whether you can convince the old and new customers in the countryside who are used to Grandma Sun's yokan."
"Um..." Unexpectedly, Gu Ning'an refused so simply. After a moment of silence, Jin Wan continued: "My mother said that the husband is someone who understands her craftsmanship, and the relationship between the two families is very good." I am familiar with it and it is best for you to taste it.”
"If I don't do this well, I will be embarrassed in front of my family."
"But if I show it off on the street and let the villagers eat the yokan I made but are not satisfied, wouldn't it mean that I have ruined the Sun Kee Yokan sign?"
"I wonder if sir, for my mother's sake, could you try the yokan I made?"
Gu Ning'an was extremely unhappy with Jin Wan's behavior of bringing up "Grandma Sun" one after another.
Moreover, in his opinion, even if Jin Wan "crammed" and learned the yokan craftsmanship from Granny Sun for a few days, he would never be able to make it taste that good.
The recipe may be the same and the ingredients used may be the same, but the people who cook are different, and the temperament of the people who cook is different, so the taste of the food will be very different.
Therefore, he didn't want to waste the ingredients that Jin Wan brought. Secondly, he didn't want to waste everyone's time by doing something that was "unpleasant" from the beginning.
"Well, if you really want to give it a try, then go ahead and give it a try." As he said that, Gu Ning'an pointed to the kitchen: "Just don't break my dishes."
"Hey! Hey!" Jin Wan smiled and said, "Sir, please take a look!"
While carrying the ingredients and leaving the main hall, Jin Wan did not forget to wink at his grandson.
Jin Xingwang was also very "sensible". He stood up from his seat, brought the wine jar he had placed aside in front of Gu Ning'an, and said seriously: "Mr. Gu, this is Fenjiu made by our family, specially brought to you. Taste it.”
"Brewed at home?" Gu Ning'an looked at the jar of Fenjiu with a hint of amusement in his tone.
The wine jar containing Fenjiu is light brown in color, with a small mouth, a large jar body, and a narrow bottom. The jar has a smooth and translucent appearance and can be used as a mirror.
Let’s talk about the red cloth wine corset. The design and pleat shape on it are extremely delicate.
Gu Ning'an couldn't tell where this came from. It meant "home brewing".
Not to mention anything else, the "shell packaging" of the wine jar is worth at least one penny!
Who brews and drinks their own wine using such a good wine jar?
