Chapter 54 Awakening Amanta, Gug's Guest
The glass noodles in the soup were cooked to perfection, crystal clear, and wouldn't break when you picked them up with chopsticks.
Lai Yi has a great grasp of seasoning, and because it's freshly slaughtered wild goat, the mutton is eaten while it's hot, and you can't taste any gamey flavor at all.
Eat meat in big bites, slurp noodles in small bites, and if you want more flavor, you can dip it in minced garlic and chili oil.
It smells as good as you want!
There was still some mutton with bones and half a pot of soup simmering in the pot. After dinner, Lai wanted to take some to Old Guge so he could have it for dinner.
"It has to be your brother's cooking. I haven't eaten such delicious mutton in the past eighteen years!"
Lamb ate while praising the food in exaggerated ways.
The three of them ate non-stop, and soon a large plate of lamb bones was placed on the table, filling the room with the aroma of meat.
By the fireplace, where no one was paying attention, Tata, who had been sleeping soundly in the basket, suddenly tightened her nose, as if sniffing something.
He swallowed hard; his throat felt dry, as if something was stuck inside, making him cough involuntarily. But because he had slept for so long and was exhausted, and because Lamb was talking loudly and enthusiastically, his cough was drowned out, so no one heard him.
Tata slowly opened her eyes, her pale golden eyes gleaming in the sunlight.
The unfamiliar environment immediately alerted him. He was about to stand up and make an attacking move when he suddenly remembered what his father had once said.
Do not act rashly when you are outside. Observe the environment carefully and make an accurate judgment before deciding on the next step.
Tata remained lying on his side, observing what he could see.
Directly in front of him was a recliner and a low table, and below that, he could see two large feet and one small foot.
It was humans! They were the ones who stole me away and separated me from my mother!
Tata was furious, wishing he could tear Ray's ankles to pieces right now. He turned his head slightly, trying to see further.
The place was simply furnished, and the half-open door immediately caught the eye.
Because the food was hot, Lai opened a crack to let some air in.
"Oh no! I haven't given An'an any water yet!"
After eating a bowl of mutton, Neil suddenly remembered that he hadn't given the little furball any water yet.
He hurriedly put down his chopsticks and poured a small bowl of cooled boiled water, placing it near the basket. Then he lifted Tata's head, gently pried open his mouth, and fed him water little by little with a small spoon.
The water entered her mouth, flowing from the tip of her tongue into her throat, and Tata swallowed it uncontrollably, something Neil was quite used to.
During her recovery period, Tata simply fell into a deep sleep, rather than losing her ability to swallow and excrete. Occasionally, these issues required immediate attention, just like caring for a newborn baby.
"This kitten is so cute, but why is there a bald patch on its head?"
Bald, bald, bald...
The two words began to circulate in Tata's mind.
The elf uncle who lived in the forest had very beautiful long silver hair. He would always stroke his hair and earnestly tell him to take care of it, otherwise he would go bald young and wouldn't be able to find a strong and handsome partner.
He, Amanta, the cutest little monster in the forest (thanks to Amanta's mother's incredibly strong protective instincts), is not even two years old and is already bald!
Tata was overwhelmed with sorrow. As a vain little monster, this was worse than death for him.
"I bumped my head before, and the scabs pulled the hair down with them. It should grow back."
Lei explained to the little furball.
Tata was so grief-stricken that he didn't notice when Neil fed him water, which choked him, and he started coughing incessantly. His pretense of being asleep was naturally exposed.
Fortunately, Neil was so focused on him that his mind went blank, and he only thought that he had suddenly woken up.
"An'an! Brother, An'an is awake."
Neil excitedly hugged the fluffy ball and showed it to Ray.
Tata could no longer pretend to be asleep and stared blankly at the other two people who had gathered around her.
However, his expressionless face is simply seen as cute by humans.
"Wow, the pupils are golden, that's so rare."
Lamb sighed.
He tried to touch Tata's chin with his finger, but Tata turned his head away and refused. Lamb didn't give up and continued to tease Tata, but Tata bit his finger with a yelp, drawing a little blood.
"This little thing is pretty fierce, Neil. You'd better watch out, it might bite you too."
"An'an wouldn't!"
Tata began to struggle in Neil's arms, but Neil held him loosely for fear of hurting him. Before he knew it, Tata slipped out and ran straight to the slightly ajar door. Ray, quick as a flash, grabbed Tata by the back of the neck.
Tata calmed down. He felt a warm aura emanating from this human, making him want to get closer.
It feels so good...
Lei supported Tata's bottom with his right hand, afraid of hurting his neck.
Although the little guy has lost a lot of weight, the extra ten kilograms weighing down the skin around his neck must be incredibly uncomfortable.
The aroma of meat was even stronger than before, and glistening liquid uncontrollably flowed from Tata's slightly open mouth, forming a thin strand.
Lei: "..."
"Brother, An'an seems hungry. Can I give him something to eat?"
Logically speaking, people who have just recovered from a serious illness or have woken up from a coma should not eat immediately.
Lamb is considered a warming food, which can strengthen the spleen, replenish deficiencies, and nourish the body. However, it shouldn't be given directly to a small child.
He hadn't eaten for half a month, and eating directly would easily cause diarrhea, so Ray asked Neil to serve half a spoonful of mutton soup and two pieces of white radish in an old large bowl for Tata.
"Eat these things first, otherwise you'll get diarrhea if you eat too much."
The large bowl was placed on the side of the basket, and Lai brought Tata closer to the bowl.
Tata sniffed it with her little nose and then wolfed it down.
It's not because the soup smells so good! I'm just conserving my strength so I can escape from these bad guys!
Seeing that Tata started eating on her own, Neil felt relieved; being able to eat was a good thing.
The three watched for a while as the "hungry tiger pounced on its prey." Tata's eating manners were terrible; he ate so much that the entire bowl was wobbling, and some mutton soup got stuck to the fur on his chest.
Tata wasn't satisfied after finishing her food and tried to climb onto the table, but was stopped by Lai. She then started licking her fur unconsciously.
"Don't lick it, it's dirty!"
Tata remained unconscious, and Neil dared not bathe him, fearing he might catch a chill in the dead of winter and never wake up again. He only used a damp cloth to wipe away the obvious dirt on his body.
"What a dirty little cat."
Neil muttered to himself as he helped Tata clean her fur.
"..."
Ha, foolish humans, I won't stoop to your level.
Tata glared at Neil, then gracefully lowered her paws and lay back down in the basket with elegant steps.
"Wash your hands and continue eating. Now that An'an is awake, we can go to Black's to buy some potions to help her recover."
"That's what I'm trying to reassure you," Ray said.
Neil obediently went to wash his hands, while Ray returned to the room to find the medicinal wine for treating the wound.
"Squeeze the blood out of the wound before applying the medicine."
Without antibiotics or rabies vaccines, the only option is to clean the wound as thoroughly as possible to prevent infection.
After the little incident, the three continued their meal.
The mutton soup in the bowl was still warm. Lai took out a few steamed buns. Eating them directly would be too dry, so he tore the buns into pieces and soaked them in the mutton soup.
Wait until the steamed buns are fully soaked in the soup before picking one up and eating it. Lamb and Neil followed Lai's example and also soaked a steamed bun in the soup and ate it.
One bite and you're filled with the savory aroma of mutton soup. Just be careful when you put the steamed bun in, or it will easily spoil.
After finishing lunch and dinner, the three of them began to clear the table.
The leftover lamb bones were all given to the big yellow dog. After scooping out the remaining radishes and lamb from the pot, the remaining broth was also ladled out and given to it.
Dahuang ate the lamb bones and drank the soup. Although there wasn't much meat, he was very happy.
Neil washed the dishes, and Lamb wiped the table. Lai covered the ladled mutton soup with a large basin, then went back inside to change into warmer clothes.
"I'm going out for a bit. You all stay home and behave yourselves."
"good!"
"Okay, I got it."
It wasn't snowing outside, but the weather was a bit overcast, giving the impression that it was about to snow.
Lai quickened his pace and arrived at Guge's house. He knocked on the door, and after knocking for a while, the door finally opened.
Old Gugge was dressed simply and comfortably, wearing a pair of reading glasses. He always seemed impeccably clean, no matter when you saw him. Lai had never seen him looking disheveled.
"Ray, you're here."
Guge invited Lai into the house, which was warm and dry.
Jenny the dog lazily raised her head, but when she saw that it was an acquaintance, she lowered her head again and rested it on her front paws for a nap.
"I made mutton soup today, and I'm bringing you some to try."
The bowl was removed, and the aroma of mutton soup began to waft through the air. Jenny immediately raised her head, her eyes shining as she looked at the bowl in Lai's hands. She sniffed it carefully again, then suddenly stood up and wagged her tail happily.
The food smells so good! I'd love to have a bite if my owner left any leftovers.
"Where did you get the mutton? Did you go hunting recently?"
Gu Ge took the basin, folded the meat and soup into his own soup bowl, and then helped Lai Yi clean the basin.
"Why did you bring so much? I can't eat it all by myself."
"Yes, the weather was nice this morning, so I went hunting with Brian, Reese, and Lamb."
Ray stroked Jenny's head; her large ears were long and drooped down on either side of her face. She was very obedient and followed Gug's orders; her fur, paws, and ears were clean, clearly indicating that she was well cared for.
"They are Hagrid's three sons. The second son, Rhys, is indeed a born hunter. Vivian is also a very promising young man. Although Hagrid was hardworking and reliable when he was young, he also liked to fight and would get into fights with the neighborhood thugs every few days. If it weren't for an accident that saved Linda, who was staying at her relatives' house for a while, I don't know which girl would have been willing to marry this troublemaker."
As Lai listened to Gug's rambling about Hagrid's youth and various village gossips, he found it very interesting and showed no impatience whatsoever.
Guge knew that Lai was like that, which is why he chatted with him about these random things.
He would gather with the elderly people in the village, and they would always reminisce and tell stories of the past and the everyday matters of their families.
It's boring, really boring. They're all a bunch of old-fashioned, dull people.
Over time, Guge became unwilling to associate with them anymore, preferring to stay at home growing vegetables and raising dogs.
Do you have enough firewood? Would you like me to chop some more for you?
“That’s enough. Barnett had Kari cut down a lot of dead trees after the harvest festival, so we old folks have plenty of timber for the winter.”
Barnett always handled all the village affairs very well, no matter how small, and the villagers all praised him for it.
But the accident that happened to Ray's parents made him feel very guilty. He didn't know how to face Ray and Neil, so he took care of them more behind their backs.
After washing the basin, Guge dried it and handed it back to Laiyi.
"I have guests at home, so I'll be leaving now."
"Um."
Gug saw Lai to the door, and Lai told him to stay inside and not go out, then strode away from Gug's house.
The broth smelled delicious, but Jenny just stared at the table, her mouth watering, but she didn't pounce on it to steal a bite.
“Jenny, my old friend, so good, so good.”
At that moment, a silver-haired, long-eared man descended the stairs from the second floor. He possessed a beauty that would make even the ladies of Catherine's mansion envious. They probably never imagined that a man could be more beautiful than a woman.
Ray was once a handsome young man who could make girls swoon, but now the scar on his forehead mars his good looks. The boyish innocence is gone, replaced by the weariness of growing maturity.
"Xi'ou, have you rested enough?"
"Yes, Mr. Gug, thank you for your hospitality."
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Author's Note: —
Catherine's Mansion: A den of extravagance for the nobility, a gathering place for beauties, and a thorn in the side of wealthy ladies.
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