The miracle of loach stew
In a remote Jiangnan water town, there is an ancient and quiet town, surrounded by a winding river, and the river often floats with a faint mist, like a dream. The inhabitants of the town live a simple and happy life, working at sunrise and resting at sunset.
On this land, there lived a young couple, the husband was named Li Tianzhu, a hard-working fisherman; His wife's name is Lin Xiufen, and she is a gentle and virtuous woman. The two have known each other since childhood, childhood sweethearts, and became husband and wife when they grew up. However, there is one thing that has become a hidden pain in their hearts - after many years of marriage, Lin Xiufen's stomach has never moved.
At that time, not having children was a very serious matter for a family, it meant that the incense was difficult to continue, and the future of the family was in jeopardy. Lin Xiufen felt very guilty and blamed herself for this, she felt that she was an unqualified wife who could not bring a child to her husband. And although Li Tianzhu comforted his wife on the surface, he was inevitably a little lost and helpless in his heart.
In order to get an heir, the couple sought medical advice everywhere, and even went to the temple to pray for a child, but to no avail. Whenever it was quiet in the dead of night, Lin Xiufen would sit alone in front of the window, looking at the river outside the window in a daze, her heart was full of endless sorrow and expectation.
One evening, Lin Xiufen came to the river again to relax. She walked slowly along the riverbank, her mind full of thoughts. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and she slipped under her feet and accidentally fell into the river. The river was rushing and she struggled to surface, but her body sank deeper and heavier. Just as she was about to lose consciousness, a large hand reached out from the water and grabbed her hand tightly.
After Lin Xiufen was rescued ashore, she found that it was an elderly grandmother who rescued her. Grandma was dressed in a simple dress, her face was full of wrinkles, but her eyes shone with wisdom. She looked at Lin Xiufen and asked with concern, "Girl, why did you come to the river alone?" Did you encounter something difficult? ”
Lin Xiufen saw that Grandma was so kind, so she told Grandma everything about her heart. Grandma pondered for a moment after hearing this, and then said, "Girl, don't be discouraged. I have a home remedy here, which may help you fulfill your wish to have a child. ”
Lin Xiufen was overjoyed when she heard this, and hurriedly asked, "Grandma, what is the home remedy?" ”
Grandma smiled and said, "When you go back, buy some loaches and come back." Loaches are things in the water, meaning the continuation of life. If you drink it in loach stew for seven days, it may have a miraculous effect. ”
Lin Xiufen was grateful and thanked her repeatedly. She said goodbye to her grandmother, and her heart was full of hope and expectation.
After returning home, Lin Xiufen bought fresh loaches according to Grandma's instructions. She carefully washed the loaches, put them in a pot, added water and spices, and slowly simmered. As the simmer takes longer and longer, an enticing aroma comes out of the pot.
Li Tianzhu came back from fishing outside, and after smelling this aroma, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Xiufen, what are you stewing here?" Why is it so fragrant? ”
Lin Xiufen replied with a smile: "Tianzhu, this is the home remedy that Grandma taught me. Grandma said that loach stew helps us to have children. I've been stewing for a long time, come and try it. ”
Li Tianzhu's heart warmed when he heard this, he walked to the side of the pot, filled a bowl of soup and tasted it. It's delicious, and it's evocative. He smiled and said to Lin Xiufen: "Xiufen, this soup is really delicious." Grandma is really our benefactor! ”
For the next seven days, Lin Xiufen stewed loach soup every day. She followed Grandma's instructions and enjoyed the delicious soup without any distractions. And Li Tianzhu also silently supported her on the side, cheering her on.
Seven days later, a miracle really happened. Lin Xiufen's belly gradually bulged, and she was finally pregnant! After the news spread in the town, it caused a sensation. Everyone was happy and blessed for the couple.
Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu were even more ecstatic. They thanked Grandma for saving her life and giving her son, and decided to name the child "Li Loach" to commemorate this legendary experience.
Time passed slowly like flowing water, Lin Xiufen's belly gradually became bigger and bigger, and her face was filled with the brilliance of maternal love. The townspeople came to visit, send blessings and gifts, and the whole town was immersed in the joy of welcoming a new life.
Li Tianzhu has also become busier, not only has to fish to make ends meet, but also has to take care of his wife, who is about to give birth. But he never complained, because he knew that the family was about to welcome their most precious member.
Finally, on a sunny morning, Lin Xiufen successfully gave birth to a healthy baby boy. The child's cry was crisp and loud, as if announcing his arrival. Li Tianzhu held the child, his eyes flashed with tears of happiness, he looked at the sky gratefully, and his heart was full of gratitude to his grandmother.
After the child was born, Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu held a grand full moon banquet for him. The residents of the town came to congratulate them, and they brought various gifts and blessings, and the whole town was filled with joy and warmth.
At the full moon banquet, Lin Xiufen specially invited the grandmother who saved her and gave her child. Grandma looked at the happy family in front of her with a relieved smile on her face. She walked up to the child, gently stroked his little face, and said, "Son, you are a blessing to our town. May you grow up healthy and have a safe life. ”
Lin Xiufen was grateful after hearing this, she took Grandma's hand and said, "Grandma, you are our benefactor." If you hadn't saved me and told me this remedy, we wouldn't be as happy as we are today. I will always remember your kindness. ”
Grandma smiled and waved her hand and said, "Child, I just did what I was supposed to do." If you husband and wife can cherish this hard-won happiness, I am already very satisfied. ”
After the full moon banquet, Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu's lives became busier and more fulfilling. Not only do they have to take care of the children, but they also run the family. But no matter how busy and tired they are, they are always able to find support and comfort for each other. They know that as long as their hearts and hands are connected, nothing can stop them.
And the story of the loach stew that once brought them hope and miracles has also been passed down by them. Whenever a new life comes to the family, they stew a pot of loach soup to celebrate and pray for blessings. This tradition has become not only a symbol of their family, but also a beautiful legend of the town.
Time flies, and decades have passed in the blink of an eye. Lee Loach has grown into a handsome and dashing young man, who has inherited his father's diligence and his mother's kindness, and has become a respected person. And Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu are also gray-haired, but they are still in love with each other, supporting each other through every stage of life.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Li Loach has grown up and become an excellent fisherman, inheriting the diligence and wisdom of his father Li Tianzhu. He was kind, upright, and loved and respected by the townspeople. Whenever he returned from fishing, he would always share the freshest fish with his neighbors and share the gifts of the sea with everyone.
Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu have also entered their old age, they are gray-haired, but they are still in love. Whenever the sun sets, they always walk hand in hand by the river, reminiscing about the old days. And the story about the loach stew has become the most precious memory in their hearts.
One day, while fishing by the river, Li Loach met a traveler from afar. After hearing the story of the loach stew, the traveler was very curious and asked Li Loach for details. Li Loach told the story, and the traveler was deeply moved by it, and decided to record the story and spread it to further afield.
After the traveler left the town, he wrote a book about the loach stew. The book quickly spread around the world, and people were touched by this heartwarming and magical story. Many people start experimenting with loach stew to pray for health and happiness. And the town has become more famous because of this story, attracting more tourists to visit.
In the town, loach stew has become a unique dish. A pot of loach soup is stewed in every household to entertain guests or celebrate happy occasions. Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu have become the spokespersons of this dish, and they are often invited to share stories and tips for making loach stew.
Over time, the story of loach stew evolved into a cultural phenomenon. It not only represents family harmony, happiness and health, but also becomes a way to convey love and warmth between people. In small towns, people use loach stew to bless couples, celebrate birthdays, and celebrate the holidays...... Each pot of loach soup contains deep blessings and beautiful meanings.
And Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu also enjoyed the joy and glory brought by this cultural phenomenon in their later years. They watched their grandchildren grow up healthily, and their hearts were filled with satisfaction and relief. They know that it was the story of the loach stew that made them the happy and contented person they are today.
In the end, on a quiet night, Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu left this world hand in hand. Their departure made the townspeople deeply regret and reluctant. But people know that their spirit will stay in the town forever, and that story about loach stew will live on forever......
After the death of Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu, their stories and legends of loach stew are still circulating in the town, and gradually evolved into a cultural symbol deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Whenever the couple is mentioned, the townspeople sigh as if that heartwarming and legendary story happened yesterday.
Their grandchildren, who grew up listening to the stories of their grandparents, have a special affection for loach stew. Whenever there is a pot of loach soup at home, the children will sit around the dining table and listen to the elders tell the story of the past. Their hearts are full of longing and admiration for their grandparents, and they also have more emotions for the dish of loach stew.
With the changes of the times, the town has also ushered in new development opportunities. Tourism is on the rise, and more and more tourists are attracted by the story of loach stew and come to the town. They tasted the authentic loach stew, felt the unique cultural atmosphere of the town, and also took away the good memories of this story and this dish.
In order to inherit and promote the culture of loach stew, the residents of the town began to organize various cultural activities. They held a loach stew cooking competition, inviting chefs from all over the world to participate in the competition to discuss and pass on the skills of making this dish. At the same time, they also opened a loach stew culture exhibition hall to show visitors the historical origin and cultural connotation of loach stew.
Driven by these cultural activities, loach stew has not only become a special delicacy of the town, but also a cultural brand. It represents family harmony, happiness and health, as well as love and warmth between people. More and more people are beginning to understand and love this dish, and the culture of loach stew has been passed on and carried forward more widely.
Time flies. The story of Lin Xiufen and Li Tianzhu and the legend of loach stew have gone through hundreds of years. But in this town, they are still celebrated and remembered. Whenever loach stew is mentioned, people will think of that warm and legendary story, and think of the hard-working, kind, and loving couple. Their stories and the legend of the loach stew will forever be engraved in the history of the town, and become the eternal pride and memory in the hearts of the people of the town.