In reality, this so-called market is just two streets on either side of a small town.
People can set up stalls here at will, and as long as they arrive early, they can grab a good spot.
However, the goods here are quite comprehensive and can meet daily needs.
Despite the light drizzle, there were still quite a few vendors, and the market remained bustling with activity.
A variety of hawking cries rose and fell, never ceasing.
This authentic and vibrant sense of everyday life makes people feel exceptionally warm and welcome.
Many people are selling their own produce, such as vegetables, fruits, eggs, and duck eggs, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
"Sister-in-law, look over there! There are fresh pork ribs, should we buy some to take home?"
Huo Jinning's eyes lit up immediately. She couldn't help but swallow, already planning how to cook these delicious ribs.
“Okay, I think it’s fine. We’ve earned quite a bit of money these past two days, so we can splurge a little.” Han Shiqi smiled and nodded in agreement.
After all, we all work hard together, and we need to treat ourselves occasionally.
"Well... Sister-in-law, how much do you think we should buy?" Huo Jinning looked at the piles of tempting ribs in front of her and was a little troubled.
She really didn't know how much food would be enough for so many people.
"How about this, let's buy three jin first to try it out, and if we see other foods we like later, we can buy some more."
"If not, we can buy some more ribs before we go back. What do you think?" Han Shiqi explained patiently.
Everyone nodded in agreement, expressing great satisfaction with the plan.
"Beef, I want to eat hot pot, and hot pot goes even better on rainy days."
Yang Yang looked at the beef in front of him, his mouth almost watering, and said to the person next to him with an expectant look.
“We just bought some pork ribs, how about we make some braised beef brisket with tomatoes?” Zhao Luoqing suggested.
"Okay, okay, tomato stewed beef is good." Yang Yang's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this, and he nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Then give me another two pounds of beef," Han Shiqi said readily.
"That's all the meat we've bought today. They're still fishing. If they catch any fish, then we'll have enough meat and vegetables," Xu Luoqing reminded everyone.
"Hmm, if there's any fish, I'll ask Brother Xu to make a boiled fish dish. It'll be both numbing and spicy; just thinking about it makes my mouth water." Huo Jinning said, licking her lips as she spoke.
"Why didn't I think of boiled fish?" Yang Yang slapped his forehead and said with a sudden realization.
"Then let's buy this much. But I think we should also buy some pork, we can use it when stir-frying," Zhao Luo said after thinking for a moment.
"Yes, that's fine," Han Shiqi agreed.
Each person also bought a grilled sausage.
We happily strolled around until it was almost lunchtime before heading back.
A real surprise awaited them: the three men caught four or five fish, each weighing three or four pounds.
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"Wow, you guys are amazing, you caught so many fish."
Huo Jinning looked at the fish in the basin with a surprised expression.
These fish are quite large and look very fresh.
"How long can this live?" Han Shiqi asked curiously.
"About three or four days!" Xu Shubai replied.
He was quite knowledgeable about both fishing and fish farming, so he gave a rough estimate of the timeframe.
"Then let's kill one today, and raise the rest to eat tomorrow or the day after," Huo Zimo suggested.
This way, you can enjoy the delicious fish without wasting any ingredients.
"Yes, that's fine." Everyone agreed.
So they began to divide the work: some were responsible for killing fish, some for preparing cooking tools, some for cleaning, and some for washing vegetables, chopping wood, and starting a fire.
They had originally planned to invite Zheng Ming to dinner, but learned that he wasn't there today.
The others were puzzled, wondering why Zheng Ming would suddenly leave.
But only Huo Jinning knew the reason.
[It seems he believed what I said.]
[Although I'm sad for a while now, it's better than having nothing at all later.]
[That would be terrible; I'd be too old, and I'd already been swindled out of my money.]
[And she even raised their child.]
[I wonder how Director Zheng will resolve this?]
Only Huo Zimo could hear these words. He had worked with Zheng Ming several times and knew about Zheng Ming's feelings for his wife. Zheng Ming was well-known in the industry for never engaging in any sexual harassment of actresses.
Huo Zimo was completely baffled as to how his sister had persuaded him.
"Brother Xu, when will these ribs be ready?" Huo Jinning asked, standing by the pot and looking at the lid.
"It'll be ready soon. Why don't you try it and see if it's cooked?" Xu Shubai said gently to Huo Jinning, who was looking at him like a hungry cat.
Actually, it was already cooked, but it needed to be stewed a little longer to absorb the flavor better. Seeing that Huo Jinning was looking at it with longing, I wanted to let her have a piece first.
"Yes, yes, okay." Huo Jinning nodded hurriedly.
Xu Shubai scooped a piece of spare rib from the pot with a spoon and carefully blew on it for a while.
"Hiss, delicious, hiss..." Huo Jinning couldn't wait to reach for it.
Because she was in such a hurry, even though the ribs were still a little hot, she put them in her mouth without hesitation, breathing on them while fanning herself with her other hand.
Although she was a little uncomfortable from the burn, a satisfied smile spread across her face, as if this was the most delicious food in the world.
Seeing this, Xu Shubai said with some concern, "Be careful, don't get burned."
As she spoke, she scooped out a few more pieces of pork ribs from the pot and placed them on a plate to cool down before giving them to Huo Jinning.
"Brother Xu, you're so kind!" Huo Jinning said, his mouth full of ribs, his words muffled.
The two chatted casually, and time passed quickly; the ribs were almost cooked.
After finishing the meal, Huo Jinning belatedly felt a little embarrassed, since she had eaten several ribs by herself.
So she worked even harder to make up for the extra ribs she had eaten.
After more than an hour of everyone's joint efforts, the dish was finally ready.
Looking at the table full of delicious-looking dishes, Huo Jinning's mouth was practically watering.
She couldn't afford to embarrass herself any further, so she forced back her drool and waited for the others to join her for dinner.
Actually, it wasn't just her who was holding back; everyone was craving it.
Before the meal, everyone exchanged a few pleasantries and polite greetings.
When everyone sat down at the table and picked up their chopsticks, the whole world seemed to quiet down, with only the sound of chopsticks hitting plates and people chewing.
At the dinner table, everything is devoured in a flash; if you're not careful, a dish will be gone in no time.
After eating and drinking their fill, everyone's bellies were round and bulging.
He leaned lazily against the stool, feeling very comfortable.
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