"Such a delightful aroma!"
Shen Tang, like a little greedy cat that caught a whiff of grilled fish, had her eyes lit up!
She sat cross-legged beside Lu Xiao and took the grilled fish he handed over.
The stick was wrapped in paper, and the fish scales and entrails were cleaned meticulously. With a bite, it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The marinade was spread just right, with a hint of fruit jam fragrance, making it fresh and not greasy to eat.
"Wow~ this is so good, what seasoning did you use?" Shen Tang couldn’t stop praising.
Lu Xiao smiled gently, "When I went into the forest to collect firewood, I came across a bush full of red berries, which are your favorite flavor. I thought applying them on the fish skin and belly while grilling would taste great."
No wonder he’s the head chef at home, always surpassing expectations. Even Shen Tang hadn’t thought of doing it this way.
"Slow down, don’t choke." Jia Lan handed her a cup of bluish-purple juice.
The young man’s long, jade-white fingers conjured a cat-shaped crystal-clear ice cube, which plopped into the cup, creating tiny ripples.
The night before, a heavy rain had fallen. Now, just a day later, the air became stiflingly hot and dry again, and the summer evening was still somewhat warm.
Shen Tang took a large gulp of the refreshing juice, feeling so invigorated that her spirit almost soared! It tasted even better than she imagined: sweet and sour, like blueberry juice, with a bit of fizz.
Xiao Jin, fearing he’d lose his spotlight, took down the grilled meat from the rack and blew on it. His skills surely couldn’t match Lu Xiao’s, but he had made substantial progress, capturing at least the essence of "appearance" among the three criteria of color, aroma, and taste.
He found a large leaf from somewhere, placed the grilled meat on it, turned his right hand into a beast claw, and used the sharp nails to slice the meat into even thin slices. He eagerly handed them to Shen Tang, looking for praise, "Tangtang! Try my craftsmanship, it’s definitely improved!"
Shen Tang couldn’t help but laugh, not minding etiquette, and grabbed a piece of grilled meat to chew and nodded vigorously, "Mm! Not bad~ It’s delicious!"
Thank goodness Xiao Jin wasn’t a canine; otherwise, his tail would be wagging like a helicopter.
Xue Yinzhou looked down at the female’s lips smeared with oil, shimmering under the moonlight, and reached over to wipe her lips, pulling her closer in the process.
Shen Tang stuffed a slice of grilled meat into his mouth, "You eat too, don’t just watch me eat."
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