Xu Zhiyi brought a few people to the stream and instructed Gu Liang to kill and skin the rabbit with a knife.
Gan Tiantian, Fang Kai and Shen Zhaodi were responsible for picking up some dry firewood nearby.
When they thought about being able to eat meat later, they naturally became very motivated.
Gu Liang held the lively rabbit in his hand, not knowing where to start, and looked at Xu Zhiyi pitifully.
Xu Zhiyi had a blank expression on his face, signaling him to hurry up and act, as it would be dark if he delayed any longer.
Gu Liang closed his eyes, made up his mind, and gave the rabbit a quick death, frowning as he worked hard to skin it.
I muttered to myself, I'm sorry, rabbit, you can only blame your bad luck for having to sacrifice our internal organs.
When Gu Liang was cleaning up the second rabbit, the others had already returned with some dry firewood.
Xu Zhiyi knew his own limitations, so the only two male educated youth present started roasting the rabbit. Gan Tiantian couldn't stand Gu Liang's actions.
"Don't get too close, or it will burn."
Afraid that he would burn the rabbit, he snatched it from him, turning it over and over with clumsy movements as if facing a great enemy.
"Tiantian, let me do it. I know how to bake." Shen Zhaodi blushed and said in a low voice.
She had once seen Zhou Shuan roasting a pheasant in the mountains. The procedure was simple and not difficult for her.
Sure enough, Shen Zhaodi took over the skillful movements of roasting the rabbit, sprinkling some salt on it from time to time, keeping a distance that was neither too close nor too far, and turning it over at the right time.
Several people gathered around the fire, not feeling the heat at all, chatting lively, their eyes unconsciously looking at the roasted rabbit.
The aroma of roasting rabbit slowly wafted over, and someone secretly swallowed their saliva.
After the hare was finally roasted, Shen Zhaodi first gave one of the hare's hind legs to Xu Zhiyi, and then gave the other one to Gan Tiantian.
Gu Liang still gave Xu Zhiyi a hind leg, but Xu Zhiyi refused.
Gu Liang and Fang Kai began to feast on the roasted rabbit. Although they only added some salt that Gu Liang brought with him, it did not affect the salty and delicious taste of the roasted rabbit at all.
Gan Tiantian exclaimed as she ate, "It's so delicious, so fragrant!"
"The other educated youths either followed the old educated youths or stayed in the dormitory. Fortunately, we have understanding people."
After saying that, she smiled sweetly at Xu Zhiyi, looking clever and cute.
Shen Zhaodi didn't say anything, but with a smile on her face, she quietly watched others laughing.
Except for the rabbit leg that Xu Zhiyi ate, Gan Tiantian and Shen Zhaodi ate the rest of the rabbit. Fang Kai and Gu Liang each took half of the roasted rabbit.
The few people who hadn't eaten meat for a long time were very satisfied after eating it this time. Even Gu Liang was thinking about the next time.
As it grew darker, after Xu Zhiyi put out the fire, he filled a large leaf with water and poured it on the fire to prevent it from reigniting.
Afraid that they would not be able to see the road in the dark, they quickened their pace and went down the mountain very quickly.
Gu Liang walked in front with a backpack on his back, followed closely by Fang Kai and Gan Tiantian.
Xu Zhiyi called out to Chen Zhaodi, and the two of them walked slowly at the back, soon falling far behind them.
"Zhao Di, Zhou Shuan asked me to ask you, why don't you want to marry him?"
Shen Zhaodi had no idea that Xu Zhiyi was looking for her to talk about this matter. She was not mentally prepared at all and her face turned red instantly.
His hands unconsciously pinched the corners of his clothes, his lips slightly parted, as if he wanted to say something but stopped.
"He just wants me to ask for him. If you don't want to tell me, I won't bother with him."
Xu Zhiyi didn't know what Shen Zhaodi was thinking, but the confusion on her face was obvious.
"I don't know either." Shen Zhaodi said almost inaudibly.
Then he continued to talk to himself, "Zhou Shuan is the best person to me since I was a child. I grew up under the beatings and scoldings of my parents. If I did something wrong, I would be scolded by my mother.
Even if her younger brother cut up her favorite clothes, she would just say a few words and let it go.
My brother always gets to eat eggs at home, but when I want some, my mom always says there aren't any. I know there are, but she locks them in the cupboard and never wants to give them to me.
I was often hungry and didn’t even know what a full meal felt like.”
"Zhou Shuan is different. He would think about me when I was hungry and would bring me food. I was really hungry, so hungry that I couldn't stand it. Every time I ate his food, I would help him make some in exchange. I knew it was not enough, but I was still greedy and wanted to accept his kindness. He is a good man."
"I'm not good-looking, timid and dull. Who would like me? My mother sent me to the countryside so that my younger brother wouldn't suffer.
I can't believe someone would actually want to marry me. I'm afraid of losing someone who truly loves me, but... he's so good, I don't deserve him."
After Shen Zhaodi finished speaking, her words were filled with deep sadness, and she seemed to be hiding her unknown thoughts.
"You're also very good. You can cook delicious dishes, sew well, and you're gentle and capable. With so many advantages, how can you not be worthy of me?"
What her original family brought to Shen Zhaodi was denial, inferiority, timidity and cowardice.
She read books and understood the truth, but she could not escape the influence of her original family and was self-depleted.
A child who lacks love and has no sense of security will only panic and subconsciously escape even if she really meets someone who is sincere to her.
How could it be me?
Can I have this love?
Do I deserve it? I don’t deserve it!
Shen Zhaodi's deep-seated inferiority complex was completely aroused. She didn't even dare to face Zhou Shuan and could only hide from him.
"Xu Zhiqing, please stop trying to persuade me. I know how bad I am. Let's just leave it at that."
After Shen Zhaodi finished speaking, without waiting for Xu Zhiyi's reaction, she quickened her pace and chased after Gan Tiantian and the others.
Maybe Shen Zhaodi had something to hide and didn't want to speak it out.
She couldn't pry too much into other people's privacy, so she told Zhou Shuan this.
When they were about to arrive at the Youth Hostel, Xu Zhiyi said hello to Gan Tiantian and the others, and did not go to the Youth Hostel with them, but went straight back to the Pei family.
Not to mention how surprised they were that they brought back a wild rabbit while the other educated youth who went to the mountain got nothing.
Xu Zhiyi returned to Pei's house with the wild rabbit. Fang Yingzi had already prepared dinner and was waiting for Xu Zhiyi.
Fang Yingzi saw the rabbit in Xu Zhiyi's hand, and her eyes flashed with joy. Xu Zhiyi was about to say that if you like, you can keep it.
Then Fang Yingzi said, "This rabbit is so fat, it's perfect for braising."
Xu Zhiyi: “…”
"It's just right to keep it in the backyard for two days, and then kill and eat it when Brother Pei Yan comes back."
Sure enough, foodies only see what is edible and what is not edible.
After dinner, they sat in the yard to cool off. Fang Yingzi had basically been staying at Pei's house these days. Fang Hai came back once after Pei Yan left, and then left in a hurry again.
Fang Yingzi didn't miss her brother at all, and was still wondering when Pei Yan would come back.
Counting the days, Pei Yan should be back soon.
As expected, Pei Yan encountered a little trouble on his way back.
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