Chapter 138 Understanding and Respect
There were fifty swimming crabs, each slightly larger than an adult's palm, and twelve large lobsters, each as big as three fingers wide.
In addition, there are some dried seafood such as shrimps, scallops, hairtail, and sea bream, as well as two large bags of rare shells - specially brought for the two children to play with.
Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin were so delighted that they spread out the shells on the ground, looking at each one with a smile on their faces, marveling at them. These were things they had never seen before.
As for the swimming crabs and lobsters, Zhou Hansheng smiled at Zhao Liya and said, "I thought you might like them, so I specially asked someone to get some. We also have sea fish, but they're hard to keep alive, so we can't bring them here. These lobsters and swimming crabs are hardy and easy to keep alive, so I finally brought them here safely!"
Zhao Liya felt sweet and warm inside, and the little person in her heart screamed and spun around excitedly! Brother Zhou was so considerate and thoughtful!
She remembered that she seemed to have casually mentioned to him when they were chatting that she wanted to eat seafood, especially shrimp and crabs, but he actually remembered to bring them.
Zhao Liya smiled brightly, her voice softening considerably. "Thank you, Brother Zhou, for taking the trouble to bring it here from so far away. This is really—too much trouble for you!"
Suixi County is not near the sea, it is still hundreds of miles away.
Seeing her happy, Zhou Hansheng was also happy. He smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. I was lucky. I happened to buy some ready-made ones from a few fishermen in the Guangzhan fishing village."
Zhao Liya was stunned. "So it was Brother Zhou who bought it himself? Brother Zhou must eat more tonight."
Zhou Hansheng smiled and nodded: "Okay."
Zhao Liya felt a little regretful: "It's a pity that my cooking skills are not good, ah!"
By the way, before this, she never thought that it was a big deal if she wasn't good at cooking. It didn't matter if she couldn't cook, as long as she could eat.
But now, she especially hopes that her cooking skills are top-notch, so that she can transform into a virtuous snail girl in minutes, and serve a seafood feast to her brother Zhou from the kitchen in the blink of an eye, the kind that will make brother Zhou praise it and want to eat more.
Zhou Hansheng immediately said, "No, I think your cooking skills must be very good. The fact that you can come up with so many delicious dishes is even more rare than just being a good cook. Besides, I think the food you cook must be delicious. Anyway, I think it's good!"
If he says it is good, it is good and it must be good.
Whenever he tasted her cooking, he would say it was good, definitely good.
Zhao Liya laughed heartily, as if she was actually comforted! Brother Zhou was truly kindhearted! She thought for a moment and said, "When I have the chance, I'll cook for Brother Zhou to try!"
"good!"
Zhou Hansheng's eyes were filled with smiles, and he looked very happy.
That night, the swimming crabs were cooked in three flavors: steamed, stir-fried with ginger, scallions and garlic, and stir-fried with dry chili peppers. The lobsters were cooked in two flavors: steamed with garlic and grilled. We also simply steamed a plate of cured meat platter, made some vinegar-fried Chinese cabbage, and stir-fried Chinese spinach.
Both shrimps and crabs are plump and tender. Different cooking methods have their own merits, making them either sweet or spicy, which are mouth-watering.
The Zhao family often eats river fish nowadays, but seafood like this is rare, so they had a delicious meal.
There were still quite a few swimming crabs and two lobsters left. The next morning, I chopped the swimming crabs into large pieces, marinated them lightly with ginger, scallions, and cooking wine, and added them to the boiling porridge pot. I steamed the lobsters again, as this method gives them the best flavor.
Zhou Hansheng's arrival allowed the Zhao family to enjoy a delicious seafood feast. Even the two children knew what was good for them and kept praising him, "Brother Zhou is so nice!"
Zhou Hansheng is a person who can really be liked by others as long as he wants to.
Tomorrow is the auspicious day for Lin Mo and Shu Yan to get married, and today everyone is making the final preparations.
In Lin Mo's new house, everyone helped to paste big red double happiness characters inside and out, tied red silk flowers, and posted red couplets. Round red lanterns with big red happiness characters were hung in the corridor. The curtains in the house were covered with a bright red base, with either twined flower patterns or mandarin ducks and precious lotus flowers. The whole thing looked brand new and festive.
Everyone was laughing and chatting while working, and teasing Lin Mo from time to time.
Lin Mo is usually such a cool guy, but he was teased by everyone and his ears turned red. How rare! He was actually embarrassed! It was obvious that he was so happy that he was stupid!
That day, Zhao Liya and others were busy all day long. These aunts and sisters-in-law, who had no way to avoid teasing the bride-to-be Shu Yan, all started teasing Zhao Liya.
Zhao Liya was at a loss for words, feeling speechless.
That's not necessary. She didn't plan to just grab anyone to marry, even if he was of age or wanted to be a son-in-law. Even if he couldn't be as outstanding as Brother Zhou, he should at least be better, have some common language with her, and know how to respect her, right?
So, really, it's not her turn after Shu Yan gets married! Things can't be arranged like this.
In the afternoon, Zhou Hansheng suddenly approached Zhao Liya and said, "Don't rush into a marriage. No one here is worthy of you."
Zhao Liya was stunned for a moment, then suddenly felt like teasing him, "Oh? So, what kind of person do you think is worthy of me, Brother Zhou?"
Zhou Hansheng thought for a moment and said, "I understand you and respect you."
Zhao Liya's heart suddenly surged with a wave of warmth, nearly breaking down. She was afraid Zhou Hansheng would notice something, and even more so, she didn't want to lose her composure in front of him. She didn't even dare to look at him again. She mumbled something, saying something was wrong, and forced a lame excuse to quickly run away.
I was trying to tease him, but this is the result? What a shame.
Zhao Liya could only complain about herself silently in her heart
Zhou Hansheng watched her run away, a little stunned. Did he, did he say something wrong? Thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem like it.
So, she must agree with him, right? She must be thinking the same thing in her heart, right?
So he really understood her!
Zhou Hansheng felt that his idea was correct and was in a good mood.
The next day, the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly, as if even the air was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Today, Shu Yan is going to marry Lin Mo.
Both of them were criminals, and one was a criminal and a slave. The wedding should not be publicized, but Shu Yan had everything a bride should have.
Lin Mo didn't want to let her down, and the Zhao family couldn't bear to let her down either.
Shu Yan put on a bright red wedding gown embroidered with mandarin ducks, twin lotus flowers, orchids and osmanthus, and a house full of gold and jade. She tied up her shiny black hair and wore a bright red velvet flower and a gold hairpin.
Her face was lightly powdered, her eyebrows were outlined green, and her small and soft cherry lips were painted with an alluring bright color. Her eyes were as bright as autumn water, her pretty face was flushed, and she looked shy and radiant, which was so stunning that people couldn't take their eyes off her.
"What a beautiful bride!"
"That's right! The bride is so beautiful, the groom is so lucky!"
Everyone was laughing and joking, and Shu Yan felt even more embarrassed and lowered her head.
(End of this chapter)
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