Lin Chaosheng felt a surge of warmth as he watched Liang Mei and Liang Fu busily working.
He quickly stepped forward to chop firewood and even helped Liang Mei and Liang Fu.
The iron pot on the stove sizzled, and golden cornbread stuck to the side of the pot, emitting a mouthwatering aroma. Liang Mei gently flipped the cornbread over, and the bottom was already an enticing golden brown.
She turned to look at her younger sister, who was stir-frying fish fillets in the pan.
"Sister, just smell this! I wish I could take a big bite right now!" Liang Fu's eyes were full of fish, and Liang Mei laughed when she saw her greedy look.
When Liang Fu saw Liang Mei laughing at her for being greedy, she immediately protested, "Don't laugh at my sister! This really looks delicious. The last time I ate this was during the Chinese New Year when it was that little grass carp."
"Okay, okay, I won't laugh anymore. You can eat more later." Liang Mei suppressed her smile and continued making cornbread.
"But...brother-in-law is unusually diligent today," Liang Fu whispered in Liang Mei's ear, "chopping wood and cutting vegetables. Could he really have changed for the better?"
Liang Mei looked at her husband, who was serving fish soup, and felt a warmth in her heart. "I believe he has truly changed for the better this time."
Liang Mei scooped the last piece of cornbread onto a plate, and Liang Fu put the double-pepper fish fillets into a plate with a missing corner. When Lin Chaosheng saw this, he immediately took it and carried it out.
Liang Mei and Liang Fu exchanged a smile when they saw Lin Chaosheng's diligent appearance.
"Eat up, everyone, have more." Liang Mei picked up a slice of fish and put it into her husband's and sister's bowls respectively.
Lin Chaosheng also picked up the tenderest piece of fish belly and put it in Liang Mei's bowl, saying, "You eat too."
Looking at the two of them so affectionately, Liang Fu complained, "Alright, alright, you two should eat already. I'm already full just looking at you two."
Liang Mei said with a smile, "Then don't eat anymore if you're full."
He pretended to put away Liang Fu's bowl and chopsticks.
Seeing this, Liang Fu quickly gripped her rice bowl and stuffed a large piece of fish into her mouth. "Mmm! This smells so good! You guys eat up!"
Liang Mei picked up the bowl, and the warm fish soup slid down her throat and into her stomach. The subtle pepper flavor warmed her stomach, which had been hungry all day.
Suddenly, tears streamed down Liang Mei's cheeks. Lin Chaosheng quickly wiped them away, asking with concern, "What's wrong, Xiao Mei? Is it too salty?"
Liang Mei shook her head, trying to force a smile to ease her husband's worries, but tears still streamed down her face.
"No, it's really delicious. I never dreamed I'd be able to drink something this good one day. You're the one who caught it..." Liang Mei couldn't finish her sentence. She sobbed, covered her face, and then burst into tears.
Lin Chaosheng felt his heart being squeezed tightly.
He recalled his past life, in which he had never cared for his wife and constantly demanded money from her to gamble, yet she never left him and was ultimately killed by him.
Lin Chaosheng couldn't hold back any longer. He hugged Liang Mei tightly and cried, "I wasn't even human before, I was a beast... From now on, I will never let you suffer again."
Upon hearing this, Liang Mei burst into tears, as if pouring out all the grievances she had held over the years to Lin Chaosheng.
Liang Fu's eyes reddened. She had never seen her sister have such an emotional breakdown, nor had she ever seen her brother-in-law so gentle.
After hesitating for a long time, Liang Fu picked up a piece of fish and put it into Lin Chaosheng's bowl. "Brother-in-law, I used to have a lot of prejudice against you. I sincerely apologize to you."
Lin Chaosheng was stunned. This sister-in-law, who had never given him a kind look and wished she could tear him to pieces, was actually serving him food today?
"Xiao Fu, thank you, I..."
"Alright, you don't need to say any of that. I just think you're still a man," Liang Fu hurriedly interrupted him, her face slightly flushed. "Besides, I just saw that my older sister finally let out her emotions today... Anyway, if you bully my older sister again later, I will definitely not let you off the hook!"
Lin Chaosheng nodded and solemnly assured Liang Fu, "Don't worry, I, Lin Chaosheng, will definitely be a good person, take good care of Xiaomei, and take good care of this family!"
"Alright, the food will get cold soon, let's eat." Liang Mei put another large piece of fish into their bowls.
The meal seemed to last forever, the three of them chatting and eating, creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere.
The three hungry people devoured the last bite of the sumptuous dinner.
“Tomorrow, Shansheng and I are going hunting in the mountains,” Lin Chaosheng said as he put away the bowls and chopsticks.
Upon hearing this, Liang Mei paused, "Do we really have to go? That mountain is too dangerous..."
"Trust me, I'm confident now." Lin Chaosheng took Liang Mei's hand and stroked every delicate line on it. "You and Liang Fu should rest well at home."
"I'll clean up the rest. You two go wash up and go to bed. You've both had a long day." Lin Chaosheng smiled and pushed his wife out of the kitchen.
That night, Lin Chaosheng held Liang Mei in his arms, and the two finally got a good night's sleep.
The next morning, Lin Chaosheng was woken up by Lin Shansheng.
"Brother, get up quickly!" Lin Shansheng shouted.
Lin Chaosheng tiptoed out of bed and quickly went to cover Lin Shansheng's mouth, saying, "Don't be so loud, let your sister-in-law sleep a little longer!"
"Okay... I know, brother. Hurry up and wash up. Let's set off early and hunt more game!" Lin Shansheng pushed Lin Chaosheng into the room.
“Let’s go,” Lin Chaosheng said, with a machete at his waist, a bow and arrow he and Lin Shansheng had made together a few days ago in his left hand, and a hunting net and several traps in his right. “Let’s catch all the prey while it’s still dark.”
The two brothers, fully armed, went up the mountain. A thin mist enveloped the forest, and the crisp air made Lin Chaosheng even more alert.
Suddenly, that familiar mechanical voice rang in my ears again:
Name: Lin Chaosheng
Age: 19
Today's luck rating: 20
[Hunting Points: 0]
[Function: Luck value refreshes daily, ranging from 0-99. The higher the value, the higher the land favorability value for the day, and the captured prey will be automatically converted into hunting points. Hunting points can be used to contract land animal companions (pets)]
[None of the beasts currently contracted]
Lin Chaosheng was overjoyed. He hadn't expected that even hunting would have a system bonus; he had previously thought that fishing was the only option.
This way, he can form alliances with marine life not only in the sea, but also on land!
And today's luck score is a whopping 20!
Lin Chaosheng was already imagining the shocked and delighted looks on his parents', Liang Mei's, and Xiao Fu's faces when he returned home with a full load of goods.
Seeing Lin Chaosheng suddenly smile blankly, Lin Shansheng waved nervously at him and asked with concern, "What's wrong, brother? Are you alright?"
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