0p0 Chapter 164 Daily Life in the Valley (4)
Chapter 164 Daily Life in the Valley (4)
Even during the drought last summer, the dried river shrimp she brought back from the creek were slightly smaller than the ones he had here.
Xia Qingyue took two deep breaths, her chest rising and falling slightly. There is no comparison, there is no comparison. All she can do is envy.
Such big river shrimps are delicious when dried and steamed. Stone snails can also be soaked and cleaned thoroughly, and used to make snail noodles, which are very delicious.
She hadn't eaten fresh meat recently, so she felt a little sad when she saw Han Zhibai picking river shrimps and snails.
"Um, Han Zhibai, can I catch some river shrimps and snails here to take back?"
You can take these things home and grow them in wooden basins.
The pond was dug, but the rainy season came suddenly and there was no time to block it. Even if it was blocked, she was afraid that the rain water falling from the mouth of the sinkhole would overflow into the pond and spread everywhere.
Therefore, she did not plan to build a pond for the time being. She would just leave the opening, reinforce it with a little soil, and divert the water to the canal. When the water was full, it would flow out of the opening into the canal and then to the outside world.
"You are taking it back to feed the chickens and ducks, right? We can come back in the afternoon and then go online." Han Zhibai finished choosing.
Puff.
She heard a knife stabbing into her heart.
It hurts.
Using the river water, Han Zhibai killed several big fish and cleaned them.
After finishing, he washed his hands and put the river shrimps and snails into a wooden barrel, which was half full. He held the barrel in one hand and passed his other hand through the straps of two backpacks and carried it easily.
Xia Qingyue wanted to help, but couldn't find any opportunity.
After returning home, Han Zhibai cooked a few big fish in an iron pot, saying that they were for the two little ones. He washed the rice and put it in the pot in the back stove.
As he was working, he glanced at Xia Qingyue who was making a fire. "Qingyue, do you like eating fish? What kind of cooking methods do you like?"
"I can do either."
After she finished speaking, she thought about how easy Han Zhibai was to talk to and how he even took her to the mountains to hunt in the afternoon. He was so good to her, what could she do to repay him?
"Have you ever tried pickled fish and fish balls? How about I make a whole fish feast for lunch today?"
"I cut the fish into pieces and cooked it with pickled cabbage. It tasted pretty good. What are fish balls?" Han Zhibai looked puzzled, then he smiled and said, "Then I'll help you. I'll do whatever you tell me to do."
"Okay, I brought some mung bean sprouts, and I can just stir-fry a vegetarian dish."
“What are mung bean sprouts?”
Xia Qingyue had placed the basket of vegetables she brought in the main hall. She took it and opened the blue cloth cover to reveal the fresh green bean sprouts underneath. "These are green bean sprouts."
"Qingyue, you are amazing. You can do anything."
She giggled and said, "I also learned it from others." I just benefited from the time traveler.
Cook the two small fishes, divide them into two large bowls, and let them eat first while the two of them divide the work of processing the fish.
Under her guidance, Han Zhibai skillfully cut and chopped the fish according to her requirements, while she prepared the ingredients.
After everything was prepared, Han Zhibai started the fire and she cooked, preparing one dish after another: pickled fish, fish balls and vegetable soup with fish bones, cold fish skin, and stir-fried bean sprouts.
Several dishes were prepared and placed on the table, steaming hot. I don’t know if they were smoked. Han Zhibai’s eyes turned slightly red when he saw them. He smiled and said, “They smell so good. They must be delicious.”
"Eat!" Xia Qingyue stuffed the chopsticks into his hand.
After a busy morning, I’m hungry and I’m eating seriously.
The pickled fish she made was different from the one he had made before. He took a bite and found the fish slices tender and the sour and spicy flavor.
The fish balls are soft and juicy, the fish skin is crispy and refreshing, and even the most vegetarian bean sprouts taste unique.
This meal was the most delicious one Han Zhibai had had in the past ten years.
By the end of the meal, all the food was gone. Han Zhibai, who had eaten three bowls of dry rice and the remaining dishes, blushed and asked, "Did I scare you?"
She smiled and said, "How could that be? Being able to eat is a blessing. You are so tall, and if you eat less, I would worry that you might be feeling unwell. This is just right. There will be no leftovers, and I can cook fresh food to eat in the evening."
"I'll go wash the dishes." Han Zhibai quickly cleared the dishes and took them away. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would laugh like a fool.
While washing dishes in the kitchen, he recalled what Xia Qingyue had just said and his lips curled up.
If there were other people around, they would definitely think that this person was stupid.
Xia Qingyue went to the kitchen to help, but was driven out by Han Zhibai. She found a bench and moved under the eaves, where she sat and looked at the mountains in the rain and fog.
"It's so beautiful!"
The two little ones, who had eaten their fill, slept side by side in a small nest in the main room, and their soft snoring sounds could be heard.
She looked back at Xiaobai and couldn't help laughing.
I didn't realize that Xiaobai actually snores when he sleeps.
Don't sleep in the dark, otherwise she, who likes quiet sleep and can't fall asleep even with the slightest noise, will definitely not be able to stand it.
After a while, Han Zhibai, who had cleaned up the kitchen, came over. He also moved a low stool and sat down to enjoy the beautiful scenery with her.
There was a faint smell of tea dregs powder in the air. Her nose twitched slightly, and she looked calmly at Han Zhibai's hands, which had just been washed and rested on his knees. His fingers were long, with distinct joints, and he had no nails. His fingers were round and clean.
Unlike some men who like to grow their nails, especially the little finger, this is something she particularly cannot understand. Why do they want to grow that little finger? It makes people feel dirty, disgusting and nauseous.
These hands are so beautiful.
After watching silently for a while, she quietly looked away.
The two of them just sat there quietly enjoying the scenery and relaxing.
Xia Qingyue realized the meaning of "the years are peaceful and the world is stable" from this.
Sit for a while.
"Let's go, we're going to go hunting. We have to be back early in the afternoon."
Hearing the word "go back", Han Zhibai's eyes flickered slightly, and he stood up, "I'll go get the bow and arrow."
The two of them packed their things and went up the mountain. The two kids heard the noise and woke up at the same time. They suddenly became energetic and got up to follow them.
Han Zhibai led her onto a quiet path with weeds and wild flowers on both sides, and walked up the hillside.
It was her first time here, so everything she saw was strange. As she walked, a familiar green plant came into her sight. "Hey, wait a minute."
She pushed aside the weeds to confirm. "Yeah, it's really a tomato, a wild cherry tomato!"
There are two red fruits hanging on the plant, and several others are green.
Han Zhibai said: "It's very sour and not tasty."
"The vegetables used to make sour soup are delicious." She was drooling just thinking about it. She never expected to encounter wild tomatoes here.
Seeing that she liked this thing, Han Zhibai pointed upward and said, "I remember there is more on it."
The two continued to walk up. After about half an hour, Han Zhibai brought her to a small area where wild tomatoes grew. Some of the fruits were red, while others were still green.
Some of the red fruits have been eaten by insects and birds, and some have brown lines on the skin.
This is because it grows in the wild and is not taken care of by anyone. If it is planted well, the yield and quality will be better.
She really wanted to dig up some seedlings and take them back to plant, but the weather was too bad and there was no good outcome if she took them back.