The sliced ​​meat was cooked just right, not overcooked.

One bite and you're greeted with a smooth, meaty flavor, the numbing spiciness stimulating your taste buds—a truly satisfying summer treat.

"hiss----"

"It's so delicious!"

Seeing this, Jiao Su picked up a piece of fresh green vegetable, dipped it into the boiling three-delicacy soup pot, quickly took it out, blew on it, and put it into Sheng Xia's bowl.

He raised his hand and used his fingertips to wipe away the oil stains from the corner of her lips, and said in a clear and elegant voice, "Xia, come on, have some vegetables and it won't be spicy."

"Okay, thank you, Su Su." Sheng Xia smiled, her almond-shaped eyes crinkling, and bent down to pick up some greens and put them in her mouth.

After eating spicy sliced ​​meat, a bite of refreshing leaf not only relieves the spiciness but also balances the taste.

It's so delicious!

Sheng Xia squinted her almond-shaped eyes, a beautiful smile curving her lips, and ate one bite after another, thoroughly enjoying herself.

"Xia, have some chilled juice." Yang Yun held the glass to Sheng Xia's lips, watched her drink it, and then smiled contentedly.

The children picked out their favorite ingredients while sharing interesting stories from school.

The scene was warm and touching.

While they were eating hotpot, a curious female voice suddenly came from the courtyard gate: "Doctor Xia, are you home? What are you eating?"

Hearing the sound, Shengxia turned her head and saw a female and five males at the gate.

A plump female looked on with curiosity, accompanied by five handsome males who looked embarrassed.

The plump female had pinkish-white skin, long, snow-white hair that hung naturally on both sides, and big, expressive eyes.

The sight of her made the beast feel a sense of familiarity and instantly gave it a good impression. Sheng Xia smiled and said with a gentle laugh.

"Come in quickly, is this for you to see? Are you feeling unwell?"

In this freezing weather, she only dared to go out because of the Wolf King, a bug that allowed her to survive. Sheng Xia naturally assumed that this female had come to see her for treatment.

They look very healthy. I wonder what aspect they're looking for. Surely they didn't come here because they smelled hot pot?

It might be possible in other seasons, but it's so cold today, it can't be that bad...

Snow Lotus was originally from the Blue Fish tribe. After the new houses were built, she stood out among the females and got the house closest to the Summer Witch Doctor.

The large villa where Sheng Xia lived wasn't too far from her two-story house. She had just been eating ginkgo nuts in the house when she suddenly smelled a rich aroma.

She has no other hobbies but enjoys eating things she's never tried before. How could she possibly miss such a rich aroma!

Ignoring her companions' advice, Xue Lian flung open the door, disregarding the biting cold wind. She twitched her nose and squinted, sniffing here and there.

Never before have I been so grateful that her beast form is a snow leopard!

While other women are too cold to go out, she doesn't feel cold at all once she puts on some clothes.

We walked quite a distance before finally finding the source of the fragrance—the large villa of Doctor Xia!

"Xia Wuyi, you're so kind! I'm perfectly fine!" Xue Lian was just thinking about whether to trade animal hides or food when she heard Sheng Xia's invitation and rushed in.

She gave Shengxia a casual bow, her eyes fixed longingly on the steaming pot she had never seen before.

The witch doctor's pot looks so sturdy, I wonder if I should buy one?

The pot was bubbling with many vegetables, half of which was a milky white broth, and the other half was reddish, with something added to it, which looked strange yet reasonable.

Having tasted snow lotus from all over the island, this is the first time I've seen such a magical pot and such a magical way of eating it.

"Witch Doctor Xia, what are you eating? I haven't eaten yet, can I have a meal here?" Xue Lian looked at Sheng Xia expectantly.

After saying that, she let out a delicate burp.

"Uh...gou~ By the way, I'm from the original Blue Fish tribe, and I now live right behind your house. My beast form is a snow leopard, and my name is Snow Lotus. You'll get coins for meals!"

Seeing the female staring intently at the pot with bright eyes, speaking to her with a serious expression, Shengxia chuckled, then glanced at Wolf King and Sheep Cloud, silently seeking their opinions.

Looking around, she only saw six pairs of beautiful, affectionate eyes. Clearly, everyone was listening to her, just like before.

Shengxia turned her head and waved to Xuelian, smiling, "Come, sit next to me."

Seeing this, Tie Bai voluntarily gave up his seat, and Yang Yun chuckled as he went to the kitchen to add a set of bowls and chopsticks.

When the bowls and chopsticks were served, she couldn't wait for her partner to pass them to her and grabbed them. Her partner repeatedly nodded and bowed in apology.

"I'm so sorry, I was slow to answer. Lian'er is straightforward and has no bad intentions, please don't mind."

Another male followed closely behind: "We'll pay extra in shells!"

Yang Yun shook his head indifferently.

Xue Lian was used to her partner apologizing to her, so she didn't even look up. She waved to them to wait outside the door, then ran over and plopped down next to Sheng Xia.

She understood how to eat hot pot after watching it once. She put a plate of fresh meat slices into the spicy broth, and then added some fish balls and tofu into the clear broth.

Glug glug...

The aroma is becoming increasingly strong.

With a smile, Sheng Xia used serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of meat, placed it in the dipping sauce bowl that Yang Yun had prepared, and pushed it in front of her.

"Snow Lotus, have a taste."

After saying that, he grabbed a glass of chilled juice: "If you think it's too spicy, have a sip of this." Then he paused suddenly: "Aren't you in heat?"

Drinking cold drinks during your estrus period can cause menstrual cramps.

"Thank you, Doctor Xia! You're so kind! *slurp*... Not here, only seven days and nights have passed~"

After saying that, she tossed her hair aside, awkwardly picked up some food with chopsticks, and stuffed it into her mouth, not caring that it was hot, and just chewed and chewed...

"Delicious! Delicious!"

Snow Lotus's eyes lit up, and a rosy blush rose on her fair face. She stomped her foot happily.

The spicy sliced ​​meat, the bouncy fish balls, and the tender tofu made her feel the warmth and happiness of home with every bite.

This was something she had never experienced in all her years!

This is what orcs should eat!

Why didn't I join Yafatu sooner?!

Seeing the satisfied look on her face as she ate, Sheng Xia's almond-shaped eyes curved into a smile, and her already strong appetite increased even more, causing her to chuckle.

"Eat more if you like it. You're very good with chopsticks."

Speaking of this, Xue Lian raised her chin with pride: "That's right, when it comes to eating, there's nothing I can't learn!"

With the addition of a new member, the little ones quietly sped up their eating, stopped fighting over the food, and ate obediently the whole time, trying their best not to embarrass their mother.

Half of the food was quickly eaten. Yang Yun quietly went to the kitchen to add more dishes. Seeing this, Qing Mu followed and cut meat. Wolf King followed slowly at the back.

Tie Bai and Jiao Su quietly cooked vegetables for Sheng Xia, while Hu Xue took care of the baby's safety.

Soon, a new batch of dishes was served.