My 1995 Small Farm.

Chen Ling didn't actually watch the entire TV series "Return to Glory".

Even now, with his amazing memory, he finds it difficult to recall the various details.

I only remember that Li Guokai, played by Zheng Shaoqiu, and Li Guorong, played by Jiao Huang, both had symbolic meanings.

This referential meaning is not only reflected in the two people's names, but also in their life experiences.

The "Kai" in Li Guokai's name means "triumphant return".

The "Rong" in Li Guorong's name signifies the prosperity and flourishing of the mainland.

The younger brother, Li Guokai, who lives on Hong Kong Island, was separated from his older brother because he left home at a young age.

After building a successful career in Hong Kong, he became a top tycoon, but he could never forget his elder brother, Lee Kwok-wing.

So he searched everywhere, wanting to reunite with his elder brother.

That's also one of the meanings.

However, because the two brothers had different life experiences and lived in different places with different systems, they were able to achieve their goals.

The two brothers naturally had constant ideological clashes.

Regardless, the younger brother, Li Guokai, always respected his older brother and considered his needs in everything he did.

The elder brother, Li Guorong, also felt very sorry for his younger brother. After learning that his brother had leukemia, he donated bone marrow without hesitation.

In short, this TV series is full of symbolic meanings.

If you think about it carefully, you can find deeper meaning in every place.

Liang Yuemin said that if Chen Ling could participate in the film.

He's too young at his age; if he wants too many scenes...

He could only play the role of Jiao Huang and Zheng Shaoqiu's son.

Chen Ling himself understood.

Even if the leader values ​​you and asks the screenwriter to give you a separate storyline, it will still feel a bit abrupt.

This disrupts the various relationships within, which represent deeper meanings, into a chaotic mess.

“Brother, I understand why you called. I know what I'm doing. Let me represent our Fugui Mountain Villa Group to put in a good word for them…”

Although we don't lack advertising, this is a major event, and we absolutely have to get involved.

Chen Ling said with certainty.

Actually, he didn't need to play the son for either of them.

He remembered that in the story, Jiao Huang played Li Guorong, the head chef of a high-end restaurant in Beijing.

Then he could become Li Guorong's apprentice.

If they participate in the performance, they should also bring up their braised beef noodles, saying that Li Guorong's apprentices are now very successful in business.

He played the role of Leung Yuet-man in it.

Or he could just play himself, since he's practically the second boss anyway.

Anyway, in a TV series with more than forty episodes, there's always a place where you can add yourself into the story.

He doesn't need to be a major supporting character; most of the time, he can just be a background character.

They just need to mention their 'company' from time to time.

Chen Ling's decision wasn't made on his own; it was originally the order from above.

Braised beef noodles are now a flagship product for many domestic companies.

Naturally, we should provide strong support.

I'm advertising a nationally produced celebratory TV series, and I'm even representing the country! I'm so awesome.

"No matter what, the leaders want both sides to be satisfied. Since we're going to take over the market sooner or later, I'll give Hong Kong Island a big gift this time."

"Okay, you make the decision. If you can decide, I won't have trouble sleeping at night."

Liang Yuemin breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled.

He and Chen Ling had already informed each other that a competitor had spent 80 million yuan on advertising during CCTV's Spring Festival season.

Eighty million in this day and age is frightening to even think about.

This aggressive approach is quite stressful.

"Haha, it's just a matter of me saying it."

Chen Lingming openly admitted his laziness, "Okay, I won't bother you anymore. Call me again before you come back tomorrow and I'll pick you up. I also need to pick up Xiaoming now; he's getting tired of staying at his grandma's house."

I said I would bring him over before you arrived.

"Okay, I'll get back to work now."

Liang Yuemin did feel much more relaxed after talking to Chen Ling on the phone.

Just keep working diligently.

"Fugui is getting more and more arrogant. Look at the phone he uses; it looks more valuable than a mobile phone."

The young people were all incredibly envious.

"Hehe, you know what, I really do have to get one after the New Year."

Chen Ling handed the phone to Qin Rongxian and said with a smile.

Although he's not very ambitious, he'll never refuse anything that makes life easier. "Wow, that's amazing! Let us try it out sometime."

"Give me a break, what are you talking about? Fugui can call his friends on the phone, who are you calling? The police?"

The group chatted and laughed as they helped Chen Ling load the pork into the car, and then dispersed.

They should go home and prepare for changing the idols that night.

When Chen Ling got home, he took out some pork, stewed it briefly, and without delay, drove Liang Yuemin's car to the village to pick up the little fat boy.

It gets dark early in winter now; if you linger even a little while, it gets dark.

After bringing the chubby boy back, they also called over Rui Rui and the other kids from the village, including Liu Ni'er.

Let them play around the farm on their own.

Chen Ling and the others went about their own business.

The women had just steamed the rice cakes.

Set up altars for all the gods and Buddhas in the house.

The gods and Buddhas eat first, and then the family and children taste it.

Chen Ling and his team were responsible for processing the pig's head, trotters, and tail.

Then the ingredients are braised in a pot.

This will take time.

Pig trotters and pig tails can be simply braised.

But not a pig's head.

Fortunately, by the end of the year, everyone sleeps late, so it's usually around midnight when the meat and bones on the pig's head are separated.

Then, mix the lean and fatty pork head meat with some pork, scoop it into a basin, and press it into a large lump.

Place the large lump on a perforated grate and weigh it down with a basin or a clean cutting board.

After a night, the oil will be pressed out and drained.

Once processed, it is called 'pressed pork'.

Sliced ​​into pieces, it's fragrant, chewy, and leaves a lingering aftertaste.

And because the oil has been drained, it doesn't feel greasy at all.

It's said that you can even taste the texture of beef.

This is what Chen Ling saw in the recipes brought by Professor Han; it can be considered a snack or an appetizer.

Chen Ling thinks this is most suitable to eat in summer.

It goes well with beer.

But since this winter is warm, it doesn't matter.

"Today we'll have soup, stewed meat, and pig's head, etc. Uncle will make it for you tomorrow."

By evening, a large pot of stewed pork was ready. Chen Ling took it out, used a knife to pick out the pieces with skin, cut them into bite-sized pieces, and put them in a bowl.

Then pour on the meat broth, sprinkle with chopped green onions, cilantro and other ingredients. The hot broth brings out a rich aroma.

Even the little kids, who weren't very hungry after eating rice cakes, started drooling.

"Okay, Uncle Fugui, we'll come help you hang lanterns and paste up the 'Fu' character tomorrow."

These children were very well-behaved thanks to Chen Ling's guidance.

At first, they would fight over things because of their stuttering, but now they have learned to share and be courteous.

Right now, Chen Ling scooped the meat out of the pot, and they lined up to serve it to Wang Susu and the others first, so they could eat it while it was hot.

"You're all good kids, go and get some steamed buns before you eat."

Wang Susu smiled and reminded him, "Don't eat too much. We'll be offering cakes and pastries to the new Earth God later, so save room for a bite."

“We know, Auntie, please take care of Rui Rui. He won’t eat and has gone to cause trouble in front of the muntjac’s den again.”

The children nodded obediently and then told Rui Rui what had happened.

They were genuinely anxious, because if they were to replace the statue of the local earth god later, they would also want to give out cakes and pastries.

Those were sugar pancakes and rice cakes made from various grains, baked by each household in the village.

It's similar to wedding cakes.

Those who rush to eat it will bring good fortune and luck.

“I’ll take care of him. Fu Gui can’t bear to do it, so I’ll take care of him. The older this child gets, the harder it is for him to eat. He runs off to play every time it’s mealtime. I don’t believe it.”

Liang Hongyu wiped her hands on a towel, took off her apron, and walked to the back.

Chen Ling always indulged her son's whims, and Wang Susu had to take care of two young children; someone needed to discipline them.

“We’ll go too, Mom. Don’t say Rui Rui is too harsh. As soon as we call Xiao Li Zi and Xiao Ming back, he’ll come back with us.”

Qin Yueru and Liu Yinhuan quickly got up and followed, afraid that Rui Rui was too young and would be frightened.

They had heard Chen Ling say that it wasn't that he was neglecting Rui Rui, but that Rui Rui wasn't grown up yet. Scolding him from a young age would make him stupid.

You have to teach him slowly later. In his nonsensical words, it's really like training a dog, where you pick out good behaviors to encourage.

There are plenty of well-behaved children in the village. Praise the good children, and they'll receive toys, food, birds, and animals as rewards. The other children, who are less well-behaved, will then follow suit. (End of Chapter)