Chapter 130 Wow, it smells like roast chicken!
Xu Zhili looked at Xu Zhian with eyes full of heartache and gently coaxed, "An'an, be good, don't cry anymore, or your face will turn into a little cat's face."
She gently wiped away her brother's tears, her voice softening even more, "Sister will take you to the back mountain for some fresh air and to clear your head, okay?"
"There's a huge ancient tree over there, and on its thick trunk, there's actually a delicate little house built! Would you like to take a look?"
She wanted to take her younger brother out for some fresh air to distract him and help him recover from the shock he had just experienced.
"A little house in a tree? Really? An'an really wants to see it."
Xu Zhian's eyes, which were originally swollen from crying, were immediately drawn to her older sister's words, and she was filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Are there really houses in trees?
What will it look like?
He became more and more excited as he thought about it, his mind filled with longing for the little house in that tree.
Xu Zhili smiled, her eyes crinkling, her face as warm as the spring sun. She nodded gently and replied softly, "It really is. Would I lie to you?"
Xu Zhian's eyes instantly lit up like two little stars.
Huh?
Look closely, Xu Zhian's swollen eyes look like two glistening little stars. Although they are filled with tears, they are also full of curiosity and anticipation for the little house in the tree, which makes her look adorable in a unique way.
Xu Zhian grabbed Xu Zhili's hand and shook it vigorously, saying impatiently, "Then what are we waiting for, sister? Let's go quickly, An'an can't wait to see!"
"Okay!"
Xu Zhili smiled and agreed, then Xu Zhian hurriedly pulled her along, and they started running.
Hidden in the lush forest behind the mountain is a tranquil treehouse.
Xu Zhili held Xu Zhian's small hand tightly, carefully protecting him as they slowly walked into the depths of the mountain forest.
Suddenly, a rich and enticing aroma of roasted chicken wafted over.
Xu Zhian's eyes instantly lit up like twinkling stars. She couldn't help but sniff the air and exclaimed excitedly, "Sister, it smells like roast chicken! It smells so good!"
Xu Zhili couldn't help but smile, reaching out to gently pat his head, and said with a playful reproach, "You little glutton, your nose is really sharp."
At this moment, Xie Yunze was sitting under the treehouse, intently roasting a pheasant.
His face, with its gradually hardening contours, still retained a touch of baby fat, adding to his endearing charm.
His eyes were bright, as if they held dazzling starlight, his nose became even straighter, and the corners of his lips always habitually turned up slightly, carrying a wild smile.
His skin was smooth and delicate, and his hair was thick and black.
His Adam's apple had already subtly protruded. He should have been a mature 19-year-old youth, but due to amnesia, he now only retained the memories of a 15-year-old. He exuded a childishness, yet was full of vigorous vitality, just like a new bud breaking through the soil in spring.
Under the treehouse, Xie Yunze was squatting there, intently watching over the sizzling, golden-brown pheasant roasting over the fire.
"Big brother, big brother!" Xu Zhian was so excited when he saw Xie Yunce that he hurriedly greeted him.
Upon hearing the child's clear and tender voice, Xie Yunze subconsciously looked up and saw Xu Zhili and Xu Zhian, the siblings, standing under the shade of the tree.
The sunlight gently shone on them. Xu Zhili, with her back to the light, looked as if she were gilded, while Xu Zhian looked like a cute little deer, lively and agile.
"I've been waiting for you!"
Xie Yunze grinned broadly, turning the glistening roasted pheasant as he spoke, "It's perfect that An'an came along too. Come and try the pheasant your big brother roasted, isn't it delicious?"
The boy's gaze fell on the hair streaked with grass. "Sister, this pheasant was just hunted this morning. Can you taste it and see if it's cooked properly?"
“Okay,” Xu Zhili replied gently, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
Xie Yunze looked at Xu Zhili's smile, which was as warm as the spring sun, and his heart started pounding uncontrollably. Even his ears turned slightly red.
"Big brother, I want a big chicken leg." Xu Zhian's crisp voice interrupted Xie Yunze's thoughts.
"No problem, I saved you a big chicken leg." Xie Yunze quickly replied.
Just then, the roast chicken was fully cooked and smelled wonderful.
Xie Yunze carefully broke off a chicken leg from the fire, then casually tore off a large leaf and carefully wrapped it around the edge of the chicken leg bone so that An'an's little hand wouldn't get burned.
Then, he broke off the other chicken leg, wrapped it in leaves, and handed it to Xu Zhili, saying, "Here, sister, you can try some too."
“Okay,” Xu Zhili said with a smile as she accepted it.
Then, she took an aluminum lunchbox out of her basket with her other hand, handed it to Xie Yunce, and said, "This is the cold noodles I made for lunch. You can try some too."
Xie Yunze's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly took it.
The moment you open the aluminum lunchbox, a tangy, spicy, and savory aroma wafts out, wafting straight into your nose.
The snow-white noodles are smooth and chewy, topped with fresh bean sprouts, bright red carrot shreds, and crisp cucumber shreds. Finally, they are drizzled with a fragrant and sweet spicy sauce and topped with peanuts, making the whole lunchbox look incredibly tempting.
He couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks, take a bite, and instantly, the sauce, sweet but not greasy, fragrant and mellow, spicy and satisfying, spread across his tongue. The smooth texture made him praise it endlessly.
"Sister, your cold noodles are so delicious! I've never had such tasty cold noodles before," Xie Yunze mumbled between bites, his face full of delight.
Xu Zhili couldn't help but laugh as she watched him wolf down his food. "Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."
Xu Zhian, who was standing to the side, was engrossed in gnawing on a chicken leg, muttering, "The cold noodles my sister makes are the best, and the chicken leg my big brother grills is also delicious."
Her adorable appearance made Xu Zhili and Xie Yunze burst into laughter.
The three sat on the grass under the shade of a tree, enjoying their meal and basking in the warm sunshine, their laughter echoing through the tranquil mountain forest.
After eating and drinking his fill, Xu Zhian tilted his head back and his gaze was immediately drawn to a small house in the tree.
He excitedly stretched out his little hand, pointed to the little house, and said eagerly to Xu Zhili, "Sister, look! There's the little house you mentioned. I really want to go up there and see what it's like inside."
Xu Zhili looked in the direction Xu Zhian was pointing and saw that the little house in the tree was quite exquisitely built and hidden among the branches and leaves.
She hesitated, worried that it might be dangerous to go up, but looking at Xu Zhian's expectant eyes, she really couldn't bear to refuse.
Xie Yunze looked at the little house in the tree and turned to Xu Zhili, saying, "Sister, don't worry, I'll find some vines to make a fence so that An'an won't fall down by accident."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhili used her mental power to quickly find a sturdy and firmly attached vine in the bushes in a place that neither Xie Yunze nor Xu Zhian had noticed.
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