The fish was delicious, but Ruan Meng worried that some people might not like the oiliness, so she pan-fried half of it and steamed the other half. (Image of fish from the internet) Two slits were made in the fish, and after steaming, it was sprinkled with chopped green onions, drizzled with a sauce made of soy sauce and oyster sauce, and then hot oil was poured over it, creating an irresistible aroma.
The same applies to sand bream, prepared in two ways. Sand bream, image from the internet. When Ruan Meng was making yellow croaker, everyone gathered around. Yellow croaker, image from the internet. Ruan Meng pan-fried the slaughtered yellow croaker until golden brown on both sides, added soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and spring water, simmered for about half an incense stick's time, sprinkled with chopped wild scallions, and served.
Ruan Meng served a plate and let everyone try one.
The sisters-in-law's eyes lit up. It was the first time they had received such fresh fish. The broth clinging to the fish skin was savory and delicious, and it tasted good with everything.
Ruan Meng made two servings of garlic shrimp from the prepared shrimp, and braised the rest.
After finishing all that, Ruan Meng looked out from the backyard and found that the framework of the house next door had already been built. Sure enough, with more people, things go faster!
Ruan Meng discovered that the extended house next door was almost the same size as her own. While her sister-in-law, second brother, and third brother were cleaning up the site, she went out to ask Sun Chengen about the arrangements for these houses.
"There are guards upstairs and at the entrance. My sister can't be left without someone by her side."
Sun Chengen's answer was brief and clear.
Ruan Meng analyzed that the main house on the first floor was where Sun Mu'en and his maid Caiju lived, with a guardhouse set up at the entrance. The same was true upstairs, where guest rooms were left for Sun Cheng'en, A Yuan, and others. The guest rooms would probably be located on the second floor.
Therefore, Sun Chengen should not have left many people to protect Sun Mu'en.
Ruan Meng tentatively asked, "Can we make a deal?"
Sun Chengen looked over.
"If you stay to take care of Miss Mu'en, could you find someone with good hands?"
Sun Chengen raised an eyebrow, "You take my money and expect my people to do the work?"
Ruan Meng smiled and said, "Don't say that. They need to eat too, don't they?"
"So you'll use labor to pay for your meals?"
Sun Chengen scoffed, "Does this young master look like someone who's short of money?"
Ruan Meng: "You can tell at a glance that I am not! I'm only after profit and I make the most of everything!"
"The village has harsh conditions. If I wanted to do something to improve Miss Mu'en's life, wouldn't that be inconvenient?"
“The village chief’s son is the best cook, but he has other employees. I can’t always bother him, right?”
Ruan Meng raised an eyebrow. "Helping others is helping yourself, isn't it?"
Sun Chengen snorted again, but did not refuse.
Sun Mu'en covered her mouth and smiled, thanking Ruan Meng for the delicious food.
She usually can't eat much at night, but this time she ate half a plate, which surprised Sun Chengen and Caiju.
"Could you check if my sister has any stomach problems?"
Sun Chengen offered a reminder.
Ruan Meng really wanted to discuss the terms of her earlier suggestion at this moment, but looking into Sun Mu'en's clear eyes, she couldn't bring herself to speak.
After taking Sun Mu'en's pulse, Ruan Meng truthfully said, "Although it's not much better than when we were on the ship, there's no need to worry about stomach acid and bloating."
"Once the house is cleaned up, I'll have someone start helping Miss recover tomorrow!"
Sun Mu'en thanked him again, then suddenly asked:
"Sister, Ah Yuan said there's a kind of fish in there that's the most delicious fish in the world?"
Ruan Meng licked her lips and nodded:
"I've heard that before, and it does taste delicious and leaves a lasting impression."
Sun Chengen watched her movements, sizing her up and down...
Despite patient explanations, I didn't see him make a single movement with his feet.
Suddenly I got angry!
Sun Chengen ignored the two men and walked to the front of the expanded house.
A Yuan noticed that the young master was in a bad mood. Seeing Ruan Meng's surprise, before running over, he mouthed to Ruan Meng:
"Girl, I want to eat yellow-footed chicken!"
Ruan Meng nodded in response.
Sun Mu'en looked at her brother's back and suddenly laughed silently.
She sighed, "Although I'm the one who's physically ill, my family is also trapped..."
"My brother seems to have changed a bit here..."
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