Chapter 4: The case is solved?
Grandpa has lived for so long that he has seen most species of fungi.

I could tell at a glance that this was black tiger's paw mushroom.

He grinned, revealing his yellowed teeth: "This is good stuff."

Black tiger palm is known as the aristocrat in the wild mushroom family. Its scientific name is Sarcophaga jujuba, and it is one of the famous exported edible mushrooms.

"The mushroom cap is thick and has a strong aroma. It can be called the king of wild mushrooms."

The old man gently picked up the mushroom, which was bigger than his palm, and examined it carefully. "Looking at its appearance and weight, it can definitely be sold for more than 600 yuan."

Grandpa's thinking is still stuck in the past.

At that time, the picked mountain products were all sold in the town, and the consumption level was not high. Now there are more rich people, and selling them in the city will only be more expensive.

There is no way to escape at least one thousand.

Black tiger's paw mushroom is rarely found in the wild and has very demanding requirements for its growing environment.

It cannot be cultivated artificially and is difficult to find in the wild.

"You found this in the mountains?" Grandpa asked in surprise, "You are so lucky?"

Su Ran scratched his head and said, "I just happened to see them, so I picked some and brought them back. Grandpa, you can see that I can make a lot of money in a day, so I don't have to leave Linhai."

Grandpa didn't seem to buy it. He took a puff of his pipe and said with a smile, "When you were a kid, you went up the mountain with me. You were so greedy that you ate poisonous mushrooms by mistake. You had to talk nonsense at home for two days before you recovered. Since then, you rarely go up the mountain with me. What mushrooms can you recognize?"

After his grandfather exposed his dark history, Su Ran wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

"I learned it from books," Su Ran made an excuse, pointing at other mushrooms on the ground, "If I really didn't know them, how could I pick only the expensive ones among the porcini, morels, and matsutake?"

Grandpa took another puff of his pipe and puffed out clouds of smoke: "That's true. We'll take it to town to sell tomorrow. It'll be enough to buy rice, flour, oil and salt for a whole year."

Su Ran chuckled and said, you can't just eat rice and flour.

I saw him fetch a basin of clean water from the well outside the yard, then soak the black tiger paw mushroom in it, and gently break it into several pieces with his hands and rub it.

"Grandpa, are you hungry? Let's have mushrooms as a snack tonight."

The old man looked a little regretful when he heard this. Isn't this a waste of things?
"If I sell it for money, I wonder how many ribs I can buy. Wouldn't that be enough for you to eat?"

Even though Grandpa said this, Su Ran still saw a little expectation on his face. He also smiled and said, "If I, your grandson, can only pick this black tiger palm, then why would I rely on Lin Hai for a living?"

"Don't worry, Grandpa. There will be plenty of these in the future."

Su Ran couldn't wait to run out to the yard and skillfully inserted the light bulb in the kitchen into the lamp holder, lighting up the dim space around him.

Then he carefully placed the mushrooms that had been washed in advance into the sieve and let them drain naturally.

Su Ran started to make a fire.

First burn some straw to ignite it and then put in dry firewood. Light it skillfully. The flames gradually rise, bringing warmth and light.

At this time, Grandpa also walked into the vegetable garden and carefully selected a few brightly colored green and red peppers.

As night fell, the grandfather and grandson had already enjoyed dinner. Now they were not seeking to fill their stomachs, but wanted to taste the game.

Wild mushrooms are always full of gifts from nature and taste delicious.

The black tiger palm is a top-grade mushroom and is the best among them, with its taste being unforgettable.

In order to preserve the natural flavor to the greatest extent, Su Ran decided to use only simple ingredients for seasoning.

He quickly sliced ​​the mushrooms into thin slices, chopped the peppers and garlic and set everything aside.

Heat the pan with oil and quickly stir-fry the minced garlic until it gives off an enticing aroma.

Then, he poured the bell peppers into the pot and stir-fried them evenly. His movements were smooth, as if it was a wonderful performance.

The grandfather stood aside, watching his grandson's skillful technique, nodding frequently with a satisfied smile on his face.

When the bell peppers were fried until soft, Su Ran began to add black tiger paw mushrooms.

Control the heat skillfully so that the mushrooms roll gently in the hot oil.

Each flip ensures that every corner of the mushroom is heated evenly, ensuring that the fried mushrooms retain their natural freshness while also having a slightly burnt aroma.

A wisp of steam rises from the pot, filling the entire space with the aroma of mushrooms, making people salivate. The plate of fried mushrooms with peppers served on the table is golden in color, steaming hot, and exudes an alluring aroma.

The old man couldn't help swallowing.

I took out a bottle of aged Erguotou and a bag of crispy peanuts from the cabinet in the room.

I couldn't wait to sprinkle them on the plate, waiting for Su Ran to take a seat so that we could taste this delicacy together.

"Wait, Grandpa," Su Ran took out a bottle of black pepper and sprinkled a little on the plate of golden mushrooms, "Try it now."

Grandpa picked up a piece of mushroom and put it in his mouth, closed his eyes and savored it carefully.

A rich fragrance fills the air, intoxicating.

Su Ran saw that his grandfather was enjoying it and started to hum.

"It smells so good!"

The tender and smooth texture of the mushroom seems to melt on the tip of your tongue. When you take a bite, the delicious juice bursts out instantly and completely permeates your mouth.

The best part was the touch of black pepper sprinkled by his grandson, which added a deep and rich flavor to the whole dish and gave his taste buds an unprecedented satisfaction.

A bite of mushroom with a few peanuts, and a sip of Erguotou. Soon, the blush started from his cheekbones and slowly spread to his entire cheeks.

He raised his thumb and gestured in front of his grandson: "It smells really good. I have lived for most of my life and I have never been willing to eat such expensive mushrooms. I didn't expect that they tasted so good!"

When my grandfather was drunk, there was a faint light in his eyes, as if they contained endless stories and the accumulation of years.

Su Ran knew that her grandfather was most talkative when he was drunk.

He struck while the iron was hot and asked if he could stay.

"Sure, why not?"

"My dear grandson, Grandpa misses you. If you can stay in these mountains without any complaints, how could I possibly refuse?"

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, with a hint of satisfaction and pleasure.

This Northeastern man was full of tenderness at this moment, as if he was expressing his endless longing and expectation for his grandson.

Su Ran was moved, he knew that this was his grandfather's true thoughts.

Looking at the plate of fried mushrooms still steaming.

Su Ran couldn't help but laugh.

This dish not only satisfied his taste buds, but also made him feel the warmth of family love.

Su Ran also made up his mind that he would stay in Linhai and accompany the old man well.

"Grandpa, don't worry, I'm here, we won't have to worry about having no money to spend."

"If you really can't sit still in the future, we can start a business of mountain products."

"I'll be in charge of the online business, and you'll be in charge of the offline business. I guarantee that in a few years, I'll be able to drive you around the city in my Ferrari!"

Grandpa was slumped on the kang and snoring.

Suddenly he lowered his head and smiled: "Okay!"

Su Ran slept soundly that night.

Not only did I feel better in my stomach, but after getting my grandfather's permission, all the pressure in my heart also disappeared.

The big rooster outside the yard had started crowing, and Su Ran heard the sound of car tires rolling on the ground.

When he opened the window, he found that it was Director Yang who had come to his house in person with a subordinate.

"Why is Chief Yang here?"

Su Ran quickly thought of something: "Could it be that the tomb robbery case was solved and he came to give me the bonus?"

Su Ran smiled happily and quickly put on her slippers and went to meet him: "Chief Yang, has the case been solved?"

(End of this chapter)