Chapter 42: Fragrant Crispy Fish

  Looking at He's serious expression, Xi Mei raised an eyebrow, shouldn't be, she completely followed the master's procedure to do it, and also done it with her own hands several times, how could it not taste good?

  She picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of chicken into her mouth. The entrance was fresh and delicious, accompanied by a slightly spicy and numbing sensation. The taste was smooth and delicious, so good that she almost swallowed her own tongue. Don't get me wrong, it's not that she was boasting, but the ancient method was naturally harmless, plus it was their home-raised chicken that hadn't eaten any feed, and with He Shi's exquisite craftsmanship, it was naturally delicious.

  No, she was fooled again. Feeling depressed, she lowered her head and muttered "bad guy" before going out to find her dad for comfort.

  In the kitchen, He Shi held a well-made Saliva Chicken and muttered to herself, "Saliva Chicken, Saliva Chicken, it's a chicken that makes people want to drool just by smelling it. If it weren't called this name, it would be a waste." Thinking of Xi Mei's wronged expression, she couldn't help but laugh too.

  "Sister, you said what did you feed that little girl of yours? Her brain is so clever and sharp. My daughter is several years older than hers, but she's not as cunning as your little one." He Shi teased Zhao Shi.

  "You don't know, she's got all her cleverness focused elsewhere, a belly full of evil intentions. Spend a few days with her and see if you won't lose your life." Although Zhao was delighted in his heart, women always have a bit of hypocrisy to them.

  He looked at Zhao, although he said so, but the sparkle in his eyes couldn't be ignored. He curled his lips and said, "Since you say so, why not let Ximei stay at my house for a few days? Anyway, there's only one servant girl at home, and she can keep her company."

  After saying this, Zhao didn't speak anymore. Xue and Chen Jia Lao's daughter Chen Xuejiao both smiled and said, "Look at you like that, I know you're not willing to part with it, teasing you is effective, look how scared you are."

  "I'm not afraid that the child's father won't agree, am I? It's just that I don't want to, if she's like that, whoever wants to hold her can take her away, I don't care about her." Hey, giving you a way out and you still don't know who you are, this is really the true portrayal of Zhao now.

  While the women were busy in the kitchen, the men were also opening their voices and blowing. Chen Tianfa said proudly, "You don't know, do you? In prison, several people took whips to intimidate me, but I bit my teeth and didn't say a word. How about that? Am I fierce?"

  Alright, one by one they can brag, and even whip you with a whip. Do you think the Zhang family's white silver is spent on nothing? In prison, arrange for you to live in a single room, just in case some unscrupulous person bullies you. Good food and wine are treated, and the days are spent more comfortably than outside. Really, Xi Mei, who was eavesdropping outside, rolled her eyes.

  It's almost three o'clock in the afternoon, and the village is very quiet, with only occasional laughter from children. The gentle breeze on her face feels especially comfortable, and now that Chen Tianfa's matter has been put to rest, Xi Mei gradually starts to feel drowsy.

  Found a cool place, coincidentally the old man's recliner was there, Xi Mei wanted to climb up and take a nap, because she was short, it was a bit difficult to get up, with one leg pushing off and her arm using force to prop herself up, she made it, but then her two legs were dangling in mid-air, struggling like a panda from her past life.

  Finally, after exhausting herself and using all her strength, she managed to climb up and collapsed onto the chair with a deep sigh. Looking at her small arms and legs, she thought to herself, "When will I ever grow up?"

  As she thought, her eyelids slowly drooped down. The gentle breeze blew on her face, bringing out rosy cheeks. A few mischievous strands of hair also blew onto her face, and Xi Mei used her soft little hands to brush them away.

  Ruihao, who was having a great time playing with his elder brothers, was assigned a task by them to find Xi Mei.

  It took a good half day to finally find Xi Mei's 'base', and seeing her sleeping soundly, I had the urge to tease her.

  He picked up his own hair and wandered around Xi Mei's nose, making Xi Mei sleep very uncomfortably. Her small body twisted on the recliner, tsking, looking at this heartless brother.

  "Ah-choo!" Finally, Xi Mei woke up from the unbearable torture. Seeing all the evidence and witnesses around her, she wouldn't let him off easily. She beckoned to him with her small hand, "Come here."

  "Me?" Ruihao was surprised, "Of course it's you, who else could it be?" When he came over, he pinched his ear with satisfaction, "Let's see if you dare to bully me again in the future."

  No wonder Zhao liked pinching people's ears, it turns out the feeling is really good. He glanced at his second brother who was begging for mercy and said, "Speak up, what big deal disturbed my sleep?"

  "Good sister, let me go, it's not good for people to see, is it?" Ruihao tried to escape from Xi Mei's magical grasp.

  "Hurry up and say it, otherwise I'll keep holding onto you." Xi Mei threatened.

  "Alright, alright, can't I say it? Just now Eldest Brother and the others were discussing going to play by the river, I came to see if you're going or not." Ruihao finally managed to escape after his tireless efforts.

  "By the river, I'll go too." After entrusting her brother, she instructed someone to crouch down, patted his head and was carried away on their back.

  "Ryan, Ruixiang, Ruifu, I've found Xi Mei, can we set off now?" It turned out that the brothers had been thinking about it for a while. Since they still had some time before dinner, the brothers, who had been playing for a long time, were already hungry. However, with so many people in the kitchen, even if they had ten times more courage, they didn't dare to sneak into the kitchen to steal food. So, they unanimously decided to go out and find something to eat.

  But the problem is that with just a few people going out, adults can't find them and will definitely blow up. A few girls won't get into trouble, but this little one in front of me will cause trouble, can't find anyone to play with, go to the kitchen to tattle, hehe, after going home, butt is gone.

  So she was also brought along, sneaking out quietly like a thief, but was still seen by Chen Xuejiao, "Where are you all going?"

  This little girl, who has several children, is both loved and feared. In terms of birth order, she is the youngest in the Chen family, with three older brothers above her. She is not only the smallest but also the most spoiled, and the Chen couple's fondness for her is evident. Her three brothers are also extremely doting on her, and her status in the Chen household is unshakeable.

  Fortunately, the Chen family are all kind-hearted people and didn't spoil the girl. She's a bit spoiled but she knows what's important and can handle things well. She's in charge of both inside and outside the house and has a good appearance too. Several young and excellent men from Zhoujia village have set their sights on her, waiting for an opportunity to propose.

  Because she was the youngest, she almost grew up with her nephews and nieces, who were only two or three years younger than her, so they played together and she could take good care of them.

  Looking at several people's flattering smiles, Chen Xuejiao smiled helplessly, "You guys, how can you take Xi Mei to the riverbank? What if she accidentally falls into the river?"

  "Yes, yes, Little Aunt is right... " Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted. "Then I'll go with you all, lest you can't take good care of her. Wait for me, I'll go in and get some things."

  Poor Ryan was going to say that he would leave Ji Mei to you, but who knew she was waiting here. Ji Mei also shook her head, I'm really unlucky, in the end, the adults will investigate and the fuse will definitely be pushed onto me. Can't afford to get hurt, can't afford to get hurt.

  The joyful sister didn't care, and after Chen Xuejiao cleaned up a few people, they all set off together. Not only them, but all the children of the Chen family were mobilized, three from the eldest aunt's house, three from the second aunt's house, and six from their own home, just like a guerrilla team.

  After walking for nearly half a time, they finally arrived at the riverbank. Ruihao put Xi Mei down by the river and followed the main team to play in the water, 'splashing' like dumplings.

  At this time, Chen Xuejiao took out the thing in her hand, and Xi Mei saw that it was a handmade simple fishing net. "Little aunt, what is this used for?"

  Chen Xuejiao smiled and said, "At that time it was for you this little glutton to catch fish, after a while I'll catch the fish, let's go home and cook fish to eat, okay?"

  "Good, good." Several voices chimed in unison from behind, it turned out to be Chen Maomao, the second daughter of the Second Uncle's family, who was about the same age as Xi Mei.

  Looks like another foodie. However, the food these past few days is much better than before, and several of my sisters' hair is no longer dull and malnourished, they've also gained a lot of weight.

  "Auntie, I'll go home to fetch the bucket. We can use it to catch fish." Chen Maomao said and ran back home immediately. Xi Jiu shouted from behind "Slow down! Be careful not to fall!"

  The reply was a long echo "Got it."

  A few kids playing in the water didn't care about this, splashing each other and scaring away all the fish. This made Chen Xuejiao scold them nonstop, and she pulled them out of the water to catch fish together.

  When the sun was about to set, several people finally caught a few big fish. Rui Xuan and his brothers saw that there were many river clams in the river and caught a lot to take back home.

  Hehe, putting fish in a bucket, several girls holding hands, walking towards the road home against the sunset.

  The chirping sounds along the way scared away many birds on the branches, and the clouds followed their footsteps. The afterglow of the sunset shone on them, stretching out the shadows of several people very long.

  Today is a bit rushed, and there's less of it, hehe forgive me, delicious food will be served tomorrow.