Xu Mingjuan followed closely behind, saying, "Then I won't stand on ceremony with you. If you need any help from us since you've just arrived at the army, just ask. Don't be shy."
"Your husband, my husband Lao Lei, and Commander Xiao, although they are not blood brothers, are practically related by marriage."
Jiang Si smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, sisters-in-law, if I need your help later, I promise I won't hesitate to lend a hand."
"That's good. Let's go, it's so sunny today, let's go back inside."
"I'm not fair-skinned to begin with, if I get any sun, I'll turn into a dried soy sauce!"
As she spoke, Hu Meili pushed open the courtyard gate and beckoned the two of them to come in quickly.
"The fruit on the table has been washed. Please help yourself if you want some, don't be shy."
That's one good thing about Qiongzhou Island: plenty of fruits and seafood all year round.
As she spoke, Hu Meili went to the kitchen and brought out three bowls of something that looked like bouncy jelly.
I also opened a coconut, poured some coconut juice into it, and finally drizzled a layer of brown sugar syrup on top.
"Sister Si, you should try this."
Fearing that Jiang Si might not know what it was, he specifically explained it to her.
"This is seaweed jelly, made from seaweed. It's refreshing and cool to eat, and it can even help reduce internal heat."
Agar jelly?
I've never actually eaten this ginger before.
After sitting in the car for several hours, her throat felt a little dry.
After taking a bite, it was indeed as Aunt Hu had said—cool, crisp, and smooth, somewhat like ice jelly.
But upon closer chewing, there's a slightly salty and refreshing flavor that even brown sugar syrup can't mask.
"How about it?"
Jiang Si nodded, "Sister-in-law, this seaweed jelly is really delicious!"
"If you like it, eat more. This stone flower grass is everywhere, you can eat it whenever you want."
"Um!"
The three chatted and ate seaweed jelly, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Just then, a loud "bang" came from outside—
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