บท 81: Wine

<p>Here's the revised version of your content:<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>After the sixties, the roasted vegetables can also be eaten. The potatoes are spicy and crisp, the leeks are full of sauce, and when wrapped in a piece of garlic, the taste is exceptional. However, the most delightful surprise is the garlic-roasted eggplant. The eggplant is roasted until it's soft, and the garlic sauce seeps into the flesh, making it fragrant and tender.<br/><br/>Seeing how much Tuantuan liked it, Jiang Wanwan placed a small portion of the roasted eggplant in front of him, letting him eat it slowly with a spoon. Setting the vegetables aside, Jiang Wanwan placed the prawns and squid on the iron plate, brushed them with sauce, and began frying.<br/><br/>Jiang Wanwan had already prepared the prawns, and they cooked quickly. The sweetness of the prawns combined with the aroma of the sauce created a more delicious taste, a true delight for the taste buds.<br/><br/>"Huh? This is so delicious! If only I could eat the dishes made by Sister Wanwan every day!" exclaimed Li Xuezhen.<br/><br/>Jiang Wanwan glanced at Qin Jingyan and replied, "I think it will be soon."<br/><br/>Li Xuezhen looked at her suspiciously, noticing her gaze directed at Qin Jingyan. Realizing she was being teased, her face flushed, and she shyly lowered her head, continuing to eat shrimp. Meanwhile, Li Yuan and Su He were too engrossed in their food to notice the exchange.<br/><br/>As the squid continued frying, Jiang Wanwan meticulously brushed them with sauce, flipping them repeatedly. Qin Jingchi helped, flipping the squid and swallowing as he roasted, savoring the aroma.<br/><br/>"Alright, you can eat now!" she announced.<br/><br/>Everyone eagerly moved their chopsticks. Despite the heat, Qin Jingchi praised the dish while eating, "Delicious!"<br/><br/>"It's so good. Sister-in-law, you're amazing!" Mother Qin exclaimed as she chewed the hot squid, excitedly adding, "Wanwan, no wonder you wanted to buy this iron plate, it makes the food taste so good!"<br/><br/>The sizzling squid was a vibrant red, crispy yet tender, with a fresh, sweet, and spicy flavor. Li Yuan, enjoying the squid, suggested, "Wanwan, with your skills, you should consider opening a restaurant!"<br/><br/>Jiang Wanwan and Qin Jingchi exchanged glances. "Actually, we do have that plan," she said, "but we've saved all our money to build the house. We need to save more before opening a shop."<br/><br/>Li Yuan, chewing on squid, said, "Actually, I have two shops. Both are quite large and in good locations. One is even a two-story building. If you want to open a store, you can use it first, and then we can discuss renting or buying it later."<br/><br/>Jiang Wanwan and Qin Jingchi were overjoyed. With the weather getting colder, setting up a stall was becoming impractical. They had already considered opening a shop, but the funds were tied up in building the house and furnishing it. Li Yuan's offer came at the perfect time.<br/><br/>Qin Jingchi looked at Li Yuan solemnly, "Thank you, Uncle Yuan. We'll check it out tomorrow!"<br/><br/>"Thank you," Li Yuan replied, "just let our family come and eat more often."<br/><br/>Jiang Wanwan smiled, "Of course! You're always welcome."<br/><br/>As they continued eating, Jiang Wanwan suddenly remembered, "Oh! I forgot to serve the wine! I'll get it now!"<br/><br/>Though Li Yuan and Qin Jingchi were engrossed in the delicious food, the mention of wine quickly piqued their interest. Soon, Jiang Wanwan returned with a wine jug. Li Yuan and Qin Jingchi poured themselves glasses and started drinking. Su He, curious about the red wine, poured herself a cup and took a sip.<br/><br/>Despite the cold wind outside, everyone in the yard was happy, enjoying the food and wine. After finishing all the squid, Jiang Wanwan continued roasting meat and vegetables until everything was eaten. Content, everyone relaxed in their chairs, chatting.<br/><br/>Li Yuan admired the house across the courtyard. "Your house is beautifully built! When are you moving in?"<br/><br/>Qin Jingchi replied, "It may take a while. We still need furniture."<br/><br/>Li Yuan looked at him, puzzled. "Can't you do carpentry? Why not make some in advance?"<br/><br/>Jiang Wanwan smiled, "Uncle Yuan, you don't know, Jingchi has a great piece of wood and has been working on a special case."<br/><br/>Curious, Li Yuan asked, "How long will it take to finish?"<br/><br/>Jiang Wanwan and Qin Jingchi exchanged a look. "Why don't I show you?" Qin Jingchi suggested.<br/><br/>Intrigued, Li Yuan followed him to the carpentry room. When they returned, Li Yuan looked serious, unable to forget the exquisite case he had seen. The intricate design and craftsmanship were extraordinary.<br/><br/>Sitting down, Li Yuan said, "Sell me this case. I'll pay you one thousand taels of silver!"<br/><br/>Everyone, including Jiang Wanwan and Qin Jingchi, was stunned. They knew the case was valuable but had not expected such a high price.<br/><br/>Li Yuan continued, "Trust me, this case is worth it. And you can use the money to open your shop."<br/><br/>Qin Jingchi and Jiang Wanwan looked at each other, grateful. "Thank you, Uncle Yuan. We appreciate it."<br/><br/>Jiang Wanwan smiled, "You're always welcome to join us for a meal."<br/><br/>The evening continued with more food, wine, and laughter, as plans for the future began to take shape amidst the warmth of friends and family.</p>