"yes."
"I remember when we were kids, we used hooks like these to catch locust flowers."
"When summer comes, we can make some minor modifications and turn it into a long hook snare for catching cicadas."
"Back then, every summer, cicadas would be chirping everywhere, so loud that it was impossible for anyone to sleep at noon."
"So we got up just as dawn was breaking and took long hooks and snares to catch cicadas."
"The cicadas are so clumsy in the early morning, because their wings are covered with dew, they can't fly at all."
"That's incredibly accurate every time."
"Some of them saw people coming and tried to fly away, but ended up falling to the ground with a thud."
“We walked over, reached in, picked it up, broke off its wings, and then put it on the fire to roast.”
"I don't know what I was thinking back then, but I actually thought cicada meat tasted really good."
"But who knew that the cicadas outside weren't as annoying as they used to be?"
After Xiao Li finished speaking, Lao Liu couldn't help but chime in as well.
“You were lucky when you were kids. Unlike us, we didn’t even have enough to eat back then.”
"But to be honest, although we lived a poor life back then, we were really happy."
"A few paper dolls and a homemade iron ring are enough to keep us happy for days."
"Back then, I could count the number of times I ate meat in a year on my fingers. I was always thinking, why was the meat so fragrant and delicious back then?"
"The fatty meat that kids don't like these days is the best thing in the world for us."
"You can use it to render lard, and the cracklings left after rendering the lard, oh my, they smell so good!"
"You two, why are you suddenly reminiscing about the past while chatting?" Zhao Tong said, then looked at Xiao Li.
"Xiao Li, don't just stand there, quickly take the hook from the girl's hand and get to work!"
"Hey!" Xiao Li nodded, then walked up to Lin Anshu and smiled apologetically at her.
Lin Anshu handed him the tools in her hand, and then pointed to the grove of locust trees not far ahead.
"There it is!"
"Yes, I saw it."
Having obtained the tools, Xiao Li strode over with his long legs and began working.
As for Lin Anshu, Lao Liu, and Zhao Tong, they started picking locust flowers that they could reach.
The four of them picked and picked for more than an hour, and finally filled the baskets almost to the brim.
"That's enough, that's enough."
"Shall we go back?"
"Um."
On the way down the mountain, Lao Liu and Xiao Li both felt extremely tired.
Let's take a look at Lin Anshu.
She still looked relaxed, as if she hadn't done anything and was just there for sightseeing.
Sigh, sitting in an office all day isn't good.
Look at their physical condition, it's so bad!
He's not even as good as a little girl.
No, no, they need to find time to train properly later.
Upon arriving at Lin Anshu's house, the three of them greeted Lin Anshu's family and then plopped down on the stools.
Mr. Lin came over and poured water and offered cigarettes to the three of them, greeting them very politely.
In the kitchen, Ninth Master and Ninth Madam were preparing lunch.
Upon hearing Lin Anshu's voice, Ninth Master leaned half of his body out of the kitchen and spoke.
“An’an, I saw some locust flowers in the kitchen, so I used them.”
"Won't it cause any problems?"
"It won't bother you at all. I put it in the kitchen specifically for you as ingredients," Lin Anshu replied.
"Okay, that's fine then."
"I steamed some locust flowers, and I'll make some potstickers for you with locust flower and pork later."
"Then let's stir-fry some sweet and sour pork with pineapple, steam a fish, make two cold dishes, and cook some yam and jujube porridge. How does that sound?"
“Great, that’s perfect!” Lin Anshu nodded.
So far, Ninth Master has made something different every day, and she feels like she's about to die of happiness.
If she hadn't been consistently exercising every day, she probably would have become unbearably fat by now.
"Section Chief Zhao, it's getting late. Why don't you stay for dinner later?" Mr. Lin said.
"No need, no need, we'll head back after we finish testing the vegetables."
"Hey, Xiao Li, go get the equipment from our car," Zhao Tong said.
"Okay."
After nodding, Xiao Li picked up his car keys and went out.
A short while later, he walked in carrying something that Lin Anshu and the others had never seen before.
"This is for testing pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables; we brought it here specifically today."
"I think on-site testing would put your minds at ease, don't you think?"
"Yes, Section Chief Zhao is very thoughtful." Lin Anshu nodded with a smile.
Actually, it was Lao Liu who insisted on bringing this instrument.
Old Liu said with certainty that as long as you bring the equipment there, you will be able to see a spectacular visual spectacle.
Zhao Tong couldn't refuse this long-time employee, so he brought the equipment with him.
Sure enough, Lao Liu had already taken the instrument from Xiao Li's arms, then asked Lin Anshu where to plug it in, and began operating it to conduct the test.
"This process will take about ten or twenty minutes, so let's wait patiently."
After finishing his speech, Lao Liu, who was holding a thermos, stared quietly at the instrument.
Of all the people on site, Lao Liu was the one most concerned about the situation with the instruments.
As for Zhao Tong and Xiao Li, they were already overwhelmed by the delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen.
"An'an, the first batch of potstickers is ready."
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
