The third brother seemed a little uneasy as he thought of something.
Fortunately, the darkness concealed the changes in his expression and complexion over the past few days very well.
The second child, still looking innocent, smiled and said:
"Oh? They get along so well? So close?"
As they were talking, the male crab took a few more steps and pounced on the female crab. (Image of a mantou crab from the internet) Ruan Meng pointed to the female crab below and asked with a smile:
"Oh? Then why did the female crab run to the side just now?"
Although it wasn't as fast as the male crab, it was pressed down underneath.
The second son tentatively asked, "Is it their romantic gesture?"
Ruan Meng sneered, "When people see the mantis shrimp, many say it's because the male crab dotes on his wife, but actually..."
"It's just a matter of waiting for the female crab to molt and become powerless to resist, then bullying her..."
"Second Brother, do you think this is a bit of fun, a way to protect the female crab?"
Even though the second child was still quite young, he understood what "bullying" meant and made a big mess of his face.
Hearing Ruan Meng's question, he solemnly shook his head, "No! Bullying the weak is not the act of a true man, no! It is not what a husband should do!"
Ruan Meng's expression softened somewhat, but a mocking smile still lingered on her lips:
"It's strong? It has to be strong! Don't be fooled by its tough exterior and immense strength; it's actually all bark and no bite!"
"It looks top-heavy and moves slowly. When it encounters danger, it likes to bury itself in the sand, like a turtle hiding its head, only its two eyes showing, to observe the danger outside..."
The second son's eyes had turned disdainful, and for some reason, his tone was indignant:
"Just like Shui Sheng, he only knows how to bully women at home, but is a coward outside!"
Ruan Meng then calmed down, raised her little fist, and threatened her two older brothers:
"Let me tell you, if you ever get married and anyone dares to bully your sister-in-law, I'll teach them a lesson with my fists!"
The second brother cupped Ruan Meng's fist in his large hand, pressed it down, and assured her:
"No way! Second brother and third brother aren't the kind of people to do that. Besides, sister-in-law married into the family, and sister will get married someday too..."
Thinking about how my third sister is about to come of age and will eventually get married...
The second child suddenly became depressed and couldn't continue speaking.
The third brother took over the conversation and said firmly:
"There will be no future! Absolutely not!"
Ruan Meng then gave up, assuming that her second brother was staring blankly at the steamed crab, so she didn't ask any further questions.
The third brother asked, "Little sister, can we eat the mantis shrimp? Should we release the female crab and steam the male crab? Then we'll cut it into eight pieces!"
Before Ruan Meng could answer, the second brother beside her suddenly spoke up:
"This crab is disgusting! I won't eat it!"
Ruan Meng was suddenly amused and explained to her two older brothers:
"It's fine if you don't eat it. It looks tough on the outside but isn't meaty at all, so it's not worth the trouble!"
Upon hearing this, the second crab picked up the male crab that was pressing down on the female crab and threw it into the sea far away!
The group was amused by the second son's childlike side.
After collecting half a bucket of red-legged shrimp, filling it with horsewhip, and some clams and sand clams, I filled each half a bucket with seawater before slowly making my way back.
As soon as I reached the gate, I could smell the air inside, which had an undeniable staleness.
Ruan Meng realized what was happening and held her breath, covering her nose with her sleeve.
Seeing this, the second and third brothers did as Ruan Meng did.
The two guards looked around without covering their noses and even took several deep breaths. When they came to their senses, they suddenly felt their stomachs churning and squatted down to gag.
Ruan Meng and her two older brothers carried the wooden buckets back to the kitchen, blocked the door, and then breathed a sigh of relief.
The second brother then realized something was wrong and asked Ruan Meng:
"Little sister, what's going on?"
The third brother stood by the window and, through the crack, saw a row of guards who seemed to be queuing up. He jumped up and down in frustration.
Recalling Ruan Meng's earlier words, I tentatively asked:
"It jumped?"
Ruan Meng chuckled softly.
Thinking of the two guards who came back with him, they gagged uncontrollably after just inhaling the scent, which shows what a spectacular scene was outside!
The second son asked cautiously, "Won't there be any danger? What if the guards all run away?"
The third brother replied, "I don't think I saw any of the Song or Fan brothers' voices. At the time, Young Master Sun and the guards didn't touch the snails, so they should be fine."
The second son was relieved, remembering what his sister had said when she led them out of the yard, and couldn't help but feel fortunate...
Ruan Meng grinned mischievously, "Brothers, guess what? After this lesson, will they still eat spicy snails next time we make them?"
The second and third brothers thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Ruan Meng smiled and said, "It's clear that even risky things can still attract people and make them flock to them if they're attractive."
A melodious sound, like a suona, came from outside the courtyard.
The second child pressed his ear against the door to identify the source of the sound.
The more I listened, the more something seemed off, and I couldn't help but blush!
Ruan Meng chuckled to herself and silently covered her ears.
The third and second sons looked at each other, both with constipated expressions.
"Bang!"
Not far away, the sound of a teacup being smashed came from the door. The second son pressed himself against the door to figure out the direction.
"It seems to be in Young Master Sun's room?"
Ruan Meng imagined Sun Chengen's wonderful expression at this moment and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
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