Although Qin Jingru gave various reasons, she ultimately couldn’t resist the temptation of the delicious food and happily helped Luo Song slaughter wild rabbits and pheasants, busying herself with great enthusiasm.
Pheasant and wild rabbit are among the two most commonly consumed wild game meats in China.
Pheasant meat is tender, delicious, and fragrant, while wild rabbit is tender, flavorful, and nutritious.
Both are highly prized ingredients.
Luo Song wanted to cook himself, but before he could even stand at the stove, Qin Jingru shooed him away fiercely, refusing to let him do any work.
“Fine, fine, I won’t do it anymore!” Luo Song said helplessly, retreating to the side.
Then he added, “Make some braised rabbit and a chicken stew with mushrooms.
The seasonings are in the cupboard, and I’ll go get the mushrooms from the main room.” Qin Jingru quickly chopped the rabbit meat into small pieces, then looked up and smiled, “Okay, whatever you say, I’ll make it!” Luo Song smiled, went to the basket in the main room, and took a bunch of dried mushrooms he’d collected a few days ago.
At the same time, he took out two pounds of flour from his spatial storage and put it in a cloth bag.
Back in the kitchen, Luo Song put down the mushrooms and flour and said to Qin Jingru, “There’s some leftover flour from making dumplings.
Make it into steamed buns.
Let’s have a proper meal today!” Qin Jingru frowned slightly, looked up, and replied, “This flour is precious; it can be exchanged for a lot of cornmeal!” “Are you going to eat or not?
If not, finish cooking and then go home,” Luo Song glared at her.
Qin Jingru smiled and replied, “No way!
I want to eat!
It’s rare to find something so delicious, you can’t send me away!” The two chatted and laughed, and time flew by.
An hour later, the aroma of meat and wheat filled the air, making everyone’s mouths water!
Each of them filled a large bowl with pheasant and mushroom soup, and in the center of the table was a pot of braised rabbit meat.
They ate it with white steamed buns, thoroughly enjoying it!
While eating, Luo Song suddenly said, “I plan to go back to the city first thing tomorrow morning.” His spatial storage now contained far too much grain, vegetables, and meat.
Having hunted so much game today, there was no need to stay any longer.
Qin Jingru was stunned.
After a long pause, she sniffed and whispered, “Then be careful on your way home.
Also, give me a set of keys; I’ll come over and clean occasionally.” Luo Song nodded and immediately gave Qin Jingru a set of keys.
The two remained silent for the rest of the time.
After cleaning the kitchen, she filled a basin with hot water and personally served Luo Song, washing his feet.
Luo Song sat in a chair, soaking his feet in the hot water.
Qin Jingru knelt in front of the basin, carefully scrubbing his feet with her hands.
Luo Song thought for a moment and said, “There’s still quite a bit of chicken and rabbit left; I’ll save it all for you.” “After I get back to the city, you can eat it yourself or take it home.
It’s up to you.
Don’t be stingy with the money; spend it however you want.
You’re quite capable as a man.” “I don’t want it.
I’ll put it in a jar later, and you can take it back to the city to eat.
I’ll save the money for our wedding,” Qin Jingru replied, shaking her head.
Luo Song leaned forward, cupped her small face in his hands, and said earnestly: “I just want you to have a few good meals.
Don’t be ungrateful.
After I go back to the city, what can’t you eat?
Don’t save your money; I have plenty here.” Qin Jingru pouted and said, “I don’t believe it.
If you could really eat anything in the city, why would my cousin still be thinking of going back to her parents’ house for food?” She pried Luo Song’s hands away and continued rubbing his feet, whispering: “Although you haven’t decided to marry me, I truly consider you my man.” “When there’s good food at home, naturally the men should be given priority!” “Don’t worry about me going hungry; I’m used to being hungry.” “These past few days you’ve been feeding me so well; it’ll take me a long time to adjust after you leave!” “…” Then, Qin Jingru went on and on.
Although her words were somewhat rambling, Luo Song felt a deep warmth and comfort in his heart after listening.
After washing her feet, Qin Jingru was about to leave when she heard footsteps outside.
“Someone’s coming.
Who could be looking for me so late at night?” Luo Song wondered.
Judging from the footsteps, there were two people, one in front and one behind.
“Could it be Liang Laosan and his son?” Luo Song wondered to himself.
The two came out of the kitchen and shone their flashlights.
They saw a man and a woman walking towards Luo Song’s house.
“The one in front is Liang Laosan, and the one behind… This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
is Liang Ladi?” Luo Song asked, somewhat surprised.
“Jingru, didn’t you say Liang Ladi’s husband died?
Did she go back to her parents’ home?” Qin Jingru shook her head blankly and replied, “I don’t know.
She went back to her parents’ home; it must be for something, right?” “They came to see you so late; it must be urgent.
I’ll go back now and come back tomorrow morning.” After walking a few steps, Qin Jingru stopped and turned back, saying, “Don’t leave without a word.
I’ll come back early to make breakfast.
Eat before you go back to the city.” Luo Song nodded and said, “Don’t worry, I definitely won’t leave quietly.
Take your time on your way back.” “Okay,” Qin Jingru replied, and left with her flashlight.
As Qin Jingru left, Liang Laosan and Liang Ladi entered the courtyard.
“Third Uncle, come in and sit down,” Luo Song greeted Liang Laosan warmly.
Then, smiling, he said to Liang Ladi behind him, “Sister Ladi, you’re a rare guest!
It’s been so many years since I’ve seen you.” As he spoke, Luo Song subtly glanced at Liang Ladi a few times.
She was about the same age as Qin Huairu, around twenty-five or twenty-six.
She had a full, well-proportioned figure and skin as white as snow.
She wore a pure black cotton-padded jacket, had a bob haircut, and her face was small and delicate, gentle yet dignified.
Her features were exquisite; her eyes were large and bright, and when she smiled, shallow dimples and a few white, warm teeth appeared on her cheeks, making her exceptionally sweet and charming.
Liang Laosan and Liang Ladi both smiled and exchanged pleasantries.
Since the fire in the kitchen was still burning, Luo Song led the two into the kitchen to sit down and poured them each a bowl of hot water to ward off the cold.
The three exchanged pleasantries and chatted casually, with Luo Song not initiating the question about their purpose for coming.
Even if they hadn’t said anything, Luo Song already knew.
These days, everyone was just trying to make a living, so Luo Song guessed they were most likely there for grain.
Sure enough, Liang Laosan became anxious when Luo Song didn’t ask.
So he coughed and said, “Xiao Song, we’re all family here, so I’ll be frank.” “Yes, Uncle, please speak freely.
I’ll definitely help if I can,” Luo Song nodded in reply.
Liang Laosan pondered for a moment, then said, “Xiao Song, you’re a purchasing agent for the steel mill, you travel all over the country, you have many connections, do you have a way to get grain?” Luo Song slowly shook his head and replied, “Third Uncle, if it’s something else, I can think of a way.” “Third Uncle, you know, I’m just a purchasing agent who buys mountain products, I don’t deal with grain…”