This is called hazel mushroom, a kind of mountain delicacy, and it's purely wild.
When stewing chicken, add some hazel mushrooms; it's incredibly delicious, so fragrant it'll make your teeth ache!
Hazel mushrooms have a unique flavor when dried. Chen Yunyun picked a lot of them and put them in wooden bags.
"Mother, come quickly and see, brother has picked up some food." It was Xu Jingtian's voice.
Chen Yunyun put the bamboo bag away and went to the children's side.
Xu Jingrun had just gone to collect firewood. When he returned, he not only brought back dry wood, but also two small fruit trees. One tree bore bright red fruit, while the other bore green fruit that looked a bit like a watermelon.
Chen Yunyun pointed to the fruit tree and taught them, "The one on the left is a wild lychee, also called chicken lychee fruit. It's edible."
She reached out and picked one, peeled off the outer shell, and found that the flesh inside was yellow.
Chen Yunyun took a bite; there were many small seeds inside, but the flesh was very sweet.
Seeing this, the children followed suit and peeled a few to eat.
Xu Jingsheng had the biggest craving; after eating the red wild lychees, he also wanted to eat the small watermelon on the right.
Chen Yunyun quickly slapped his hand away, "This can't be eaten, it's poisonous, it's called wild belladonna, it's highly poisonous!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Jingsheng turned pale with fright.
Xu Jingrun grabbed the thornless root and flung the wild belladonna far away.
After a minor hiccup, Chen Yunyun and the children prepared the ingredients and cleaned them with well water they had brought from home.
Wild game was served, and the family sat on the grass, gazing at the white mist and green mountains in the distance, chatting about everyday things, quiet and happy.
Xu Jingrun didn't stand next to Chen Yunyun until after the meal, probably because he had something to say.
Chen Yunyun skillfully touched the little boy's slightly prickly hair. "What's wrong? You and A-Tian were acting strangely during dinner."
Xu Jingrun lowered his head, and Chen Yunyun realized that the child she had always thought was now almost up to her neck.
Xu Jingrun's voice was muffled, "Mother, do you really want to date him?"
"Huh? How did you know?!"
Chen Yunyun thought to herself, "Are all kids these days so smart? I haven't even confessed my feelings yet, how did they know?"
Thinking of this, Chen Yunyun felt a little nervous. What if the children didn't approve of her being with Rong Yan? What would she do then?
“My sister and I went to the commune to visit He Yue yesterday, and we got into a fight with someone. That person is Li Xuan’s niece, and his family scolded my sister and me…”
Who is Li Xuan?
The name sounded familiar, but Chen Yunyun felt that she had never had any contact with him.
Xu Jingrun heard Chen Yunyun's words clearly and looked up, "Mother and the others all say that you and Li Xuan are going to start dating."
Chen Yunyun suddenly realized that they were referring to Comrade Li Xuan, the commune cadre.
After realizing what had happened, Chen Yunyun flatly denied it, saying, "Of course not. I'm going to the commune tomorrow to explain it to him."
Xu Jingrun is independent and usually handles things himself perfectly. This is the first time he's come to her to complain.
"How did they insult you?"
“Mother, it’s alright, my sister and I are used to it.”
Chen Yunyun's angry voice rang out, "Xu Jingrun! I taught you that if you are bullied, no matter who it is, you can fight back."
"How dare anyone bully my child, Chen Yunyun's child? They're incredibly audacious!"
Where Chen Yunyun couldn't see, Xu Jingrun secretly curled the corners of his mouth, "Mother, my sister and I are fine. Please don't blame Uncle Li Xuan tomorrow."
Chen Yunyun patted Xu Jingrun and said, "Leave this to your mother. You two just have fun."
She said that she felt the people in the factory were looking at her strangely lately, and that today Xu Zhitie had asked her questions related to the commune with ill intent.
So, in other people's eyes, Chen Yunyun was already preparing to date Li Xuan?
I don't know where this rumor came from. If she finds out, she'll definitely put a sack over my head and beat me up!
Chen Yunyun squinted. If this rumor was spread by Li Xuan, then... well...
Saturday.
Chen Yunyun went to the commune early in the morning in a very aggressive manner.
She arrived at the agreed-upon location with Li Xuan and waited for about ten minutes when a thin young man jogged over.
Chen Yunyun squinted at him. He looked young, with fair skin and a small tiger tooth when he smiled.
She is indeed good-looking and easily attracts young girls, but she is not Chen Yunyun's type.
"Comrade Chen Yunyun, I'm sorry I'm late!" Li Xuan wiped his sweat with a handkerchief. He was a little embarrassed and didn't dare to look Chen Yunyun in the eye.
"Have you had breakfast? I'll go buy you two steamed buns." Before he could finish speaking, his face and neck turned red.
Chen Yunyun stopped him, "No need to go. I came here to explain things to you. I'll leave in a bit."
Upon hearing this, Li Xuan felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water, and the shyness on his face immediately vanished.
"Comrade Chen Yunyun, I really like you. Are you really not going to reconsider?"
His words were tinged with sadness. Anyone else would have hesitated to agree, but Chen Yunyun was selfish and cold-hearted. She refused outright, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Comrade Li Xuan, it's impossible for us."
Li Xuan opened his mouth, "You...you have to give me a reason."
Chen Yunyun stood up straight and stated the facts in a detached tone, "I have three children."
"I know, I don't mind."
“I mind.” Chen Yunyun looked directly at Li Xuan. “Your family probably doesn’t agree either. Judging from your reaction, you might not know something.”
"Your family scolded my child terribly yesterday. If I really date you, it will be so awkward when we meet in the future."
Li Xuan looked stunned. "Child? I didn't know about this. There must be some misunderstanding, Comrade Chen Yunyun..."
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