Ruan Meng and her brothers listened for a while, and then, as if a flood had broken out, the guards took turns going to the outhouse and carrying water to wash the backyard several times...
When Xiao Kai reminded Ruan Meng that she could come out from the courtyard, Ruan Meng walked out with a smile, only to see Sun Chengen coming out from diagonally opposite with a dark face.
Ruan Meng was even happier!
Xiao Kai and A Yuan, out of curiosity, pressed for details about the "scum fish".
It turned out that while helping to flush the water, the two accompanying guards had already recounted what they had seen and heard on the shore.
The guards who were assigned to the area, though familiar with the seaside, had never heard of such an explanation before, and found it quite novel.
Even Xu Zhen, who went out to check, overheard this and found it refreshing.
"That male crab was obviously wicked! It kept the female crab underneath it the whole time!"
The second brother helped explain, and A Yuan and Xiao Kai looked at each other, stunned.
The third brother came over, covered the second brother's mouth, and dragged him away.
Ruan Meng smiled faintly, "The mantou crab has little meat and the taste is just average, so I didn't catch any to show you."
"If you're interested, I'll point it out to you next time we meet."
At this point, a thought that had crossed my mind before resurfaced.
I learned that Sun Chengen had already made arrangements, contacted boats and carriages on the other side, and would set off at dawn the next morning...
Ruan Meng reminded her two older brothers to rest early and get up tomorrow to make dumplings to see everyone off.
The next morning, there was a soft knock on the door. Ruan Meng got up and saw the second brother waiting at the door. He had gotten up early and woken up Ruan Meng and the third brother.
After a quick wash, the three of them went to the kitchen.
Just as we were about to start working, Xiao Kai Cat came in.
"You've worked so hard, young lady! I can't sleep, can you help me out?"
A short while later, A Yuan also walked in, looking radiant.
"I just got up, connected with the ships, and loaded all the things the steward had entrusted to me to take back onto the ships."
"The guards have all gotten up, and everything's alright now. What do you need, young lady? I can help you out!"
"Thinking about how there was a period of time when I wouldn't be able to taste your cooking makes me feel really regretful..."
Ruan Meng chuckled, "Go back and have your young master name a price. I want to come over!"
A-Yuan's eyes widened. "Really?"
The second child kindly reminded her, "Little sister, we don't have enough money. Can we afford it?"
Ruan Meng answered confidently, "I'll owe you for now!"
Laughter soon filled the kitchen.
Lights came on in the house diagonally opposite.
Xiao Kai and A Yuan helped clean the fish and shrimp and remove the shrimp veins.
Ruan Meng personally prepared the horsewhip fish. Xiao Kai and A Yuan didn't go with her, and they were also somewhat surprised when they saw what the horsewhip fish looked like.
To explain, Ruan Meng discovered that her second brother also had an excellent memory; what she said was exactly the same.
Upon learning that the sashimi made with horsewhip was delicious, Xiao Kai and A Yuan licked their lips, looking on with awe.
After removing the head, tail, and innards, Ruan Meng sliced the fish meat and had her second brother mince it.
The third child started kneading the dough; he was already very skilled at it.
After Xiao Kai and A Yuan removed the shrimp veins, they peeled out the shrimp meat, filling two whole plates.
Ruan Meng washed the wild vegetables that He Family Restaurant had sent over, chopped them up, and set them aside.
After the fish was minced, the second son cleaned the cutting board and knife and began mincing the shrimp.
Xiao Kai and A Yuan changed locations, found a rolling pin, and used the small portions that Lao San had divided to start rolling out dumpling wrappers.
Ruan Meng used chopped wild vegetables to season the fish and shrimp fillings separately.
The second child asked curiously, "Little sister, when we eat dumplings at home, don't we always put scallions in them?"
Ruan Meng replied briefly, "Yes, that's fine, but since there are wild vegetables, let's not waste them."
A Yuan suddenly looked up, glanced at Ruan Meng, and seemed to be deep in thought.
After the third brother finished distributing the small portions, he took the initiative to start a fire and boil water.
Ruan Meng and her second brother were making dumplings, and their speed gradually increased.
After finishing the fish and shrimp dumplings, Ruan Meng reminded A Yuan, "Go ask them if they prefer steamed or boiled dumplings?"
Ah Yuan laughed and casually said, "Let them choose? We'll eat whatever the girl cooks!"
But Xu Zhen and his wife, as well as the young master, still needed to ask. A Yuan hurried out and returned quickly.
“Miss, Lord Xu said it’s all fine, it’s up to you to decide. The young master didn’t say anything.”
But based on what A-Yuan knows about the young master, he doesn't actually have a strong preference for dumplings. He didn't refuse or express his opinion, so he should be able to try them.
So, he tentatively asked Ruan Meng, "Miss, may the young master try them all?"
Ruan Meng nodded, thinking it wasn't a big deal.
After so long, the third brother, having gotten to know A-Yuan better, finally spoke his mind sincerely.
"Ah Yuan, you've had a hard time serving your young master!"
Several people chuckled softly, their shoulders trembling slightly.
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