Only this green, not disappointing the spring

"Master Zou, do you think this dish is not to your liking? It seems that you are not in a good mood to eat."

County Magistrate Zou had no appetite.

As for Zou Chunya, of course, she wanted to maintain her ladylike image. No matter how delicious the food was, she would hardly move her chopsticks, fearing that the soup would drip on her clothes accidentally, or that her eating movements would be unsightly.

After being reminded, Magistrate Zou began to look carefully at the so-called Seven Treasures Soup in front of him.

The wide-mouthed earthenware pot was placed on a small charcoal basin, and the aroma of the thick soup bubbling inside filled the air. There were several plates placed around it, containing washed and cut vegetables and the like.

He pointed at the rolls piled together, looking at something that looked like meat but was not quite sure, and asked:

"What is this? I have never seen it before."

"Oh, this is mutton roll. Freeze the mutton in the ice cellar overnight, and then cut it thinly with a knife, and it will naturally roll together. Of course, it requires the chef's knife skills to be very high. Please try it. Pick it up with chopsticks and dip it in the soup for a while before eating. It will be even more delicious if you dip it in the prepared sauce!"

Zou Chunya listened carefully and swallowed her saliva involuntarily. She was a food lover. When she was suppressed by her mother, she would secretly dress up as a man and go to the restaurant for a big meal.

Moreover, after hearing what Fu Qiuyang said, he could no longer hold back and immediately put some into the pot, not forgetting to ask:

"Is that so? Should I loosen my chopsticks or just keep holding them like this?"

Uh, Fu Qiuyang really wanted to remind her that she should use serving chopsticks. But the girl started eating before he could finish. She was really impatient.

It was no longer appropriate to talk about it at this time, so he had to choose to ignore it.

He smiled and said:

"Just hold it tightly and don't let go, otherwise you won't be able to find it in a while."

Magistrate Zou also did the same thing, picking up a piece of meat with chopsticks and putting it into the hot soup, just like his daughter, and also forgot to use the serving chopsticks.

Fu Qiuyang: Okay, if you can’t beat them, just join them.

He also let go of his reserve, and the three people behind him ate heartily. Zou Chunya's dignified ladylike demeanor must have been eaten by her a long time ago. In short, she was very happy!

After eating, the three of them took off their masks. Wearing them for too long was not comfortable. The people around them were basically the same.

Zou Chunya felt a little bloated. After she rubbed her belly with her hands and finally raised her head, she saw Fu Qiuyang's appearance and realized that she had completely lost her image!

Alas, it has no image at all!

At first, she was shocked by Fu Qiuyang's smile and fainted on the ground, which was a complete loss of face. Maybe he had already recognized her, so there was no need to cover up the truth.

After Zou Chunya figured it out, she felt at ease. She stared at Fu Qiuyang's handsome face without hesitation.

Wow, appreciating beauty can actually help with eating. I feel like I can still eat another serving of hand-rolled noodles!

After eating and drinking, County Magistrate Zou finally remembered to talk about business.

"Nephew Fu, let's talk about the tour. I looked around and the overall feeling is very good. But apart from the scenery, there are still some interesting things missing. I think the stream in the village is flowing very well. You can try to hold a Qushui Liushang! There will definitely be a lot of literati and poets coming here in the future!"

Fu Qiuyang listened with great interest. As expected of a county magistrate, he was quite capable.

"Your suggestion is excellent. We will start preparing immediately. Anything else? I am all ears."

"Let me be frank. The idea behind your mask is very novel, but it's still a little impractical. Not only is it uncomfortable to wear for a long time, but it's also inconvenient to greet people. I think it can only be used as an option, worn by people you like, and it can't be worn by everyone."

Fu Qiuyang also realized this problem. Didn't he see that most people around him had taken off their glasses? But how should the issue of sex separation be resolved?

Magistrate Zou also knew his troubles, thought for a moment and said:

"It is still mainly spontaneous behavior, such as women voluntarily wearing veils or veils. In order to prevent bad things from happening, the villagers can be mobilized to set up a sentry every five steps and a guard every ten steps. Some spare items such as tea, towels, benches, etc. can be placed nearby to facilitate tourists to enjoy the scenery while ensuring everyone's safety."

Although it consumes a lot of manpower, it is still a good method. It is a bit difficult to have a sentry every five steps and a guard every ten steps, but it is not difficult to have someone within fifty meters.

Fu Qiuyang offered Magistrate Zou a glass of tea instead of wine, his gratitude was beyond words:

"Your Excellency's opinion is brilliant. I admire it very much! I will do as you say!"

Zou Chunya couldn't help but speak up:

"Brother Fu, I also have a suggestion. I see that the sides of the stream are somewhat bare. Can we plant some plants that are suitable for growing by the stream? The kind that also bloom beautifully. This way, the Qushui Liushang will be made more elegant."

All men of letters and poets are the same. They all like places with poetic and picturesque atmosphere. Of course, the more artistic the decoration is, the more attractive it is.

"Miss Zou, that's a good idea. I will definitely discuss it with Brother Zi'an. This is what he is best at. Thank you very much!"

Without any scruples, Zou Chunya behaved more confidently and said:

"Of course I am. The youngest daughter of the Zhang family and I are close friends, and Miss Zhang has a close relationship with Miss Xiaoxi. In this way, we can be considered good friends. This is just a small favor, nothing."

Speaking of Zhang Jiaojiao, Fu Qiuyang couldn't help but raise his lips. I don't know what that girl is doing at the moment, but she must be sticking to Xiaoxi girl all the time, like a dog-skin plaster!

Seeing the other person's doting smile, Zou Chunya felt a little uncomfortable, not knowing whether it was because of Jiaojiao or Xiaoxi who was just mentioned.

She asked tentatively:

"Brother Fu seems to be very familiar with Miss Xiaoxi."

"Of course! We organized the tour together. Of course, if we talk about the credit, that girl can take more than 60%. The rest of us just follow her orders, haha!"

The pride in his tone was self-evident. It turned out that the person he loved already had someone else?

Seeing her daughter's gloomy expression, Zou Shiye felt a little upset. Her precious daughter should be held in the palm of someone's hand and carefully cared for, how could she be so sad now? !

Looking at Fu Qiuyang again, the aura of the officialdom could not help but be released. He asked directly:

"Nephew Fu, I see that you are already quite old. I'm afraid you are almost 20 years old. Do you have any plans to get married?"

Fu Qiuyang was a little confused. They were talking about serious matters, so why did it bring up his marriage?

Is it a necessary procedure for elders to ask questions about marriage or offspring when they meet younger generations? !

He could only answer:

"I haven't met the person I like yet, so I'm not in a hurry to get married. My career is my priority right now."

No one you like? Then doesn't that mean you still have a chance? !

Zou Chunya's face immediately regained its spirit, and Zou Shiye, with his bright eyes, was simply unbearable to look at.

Alas, it is true that girls cannot be kept at home when they grow up!

As for the boy in front of him, he was still not satisfied. Although he didn't care about the other party's family background, marriage still required a good match.

Otherwise, if the two families are too different, there may be many conflicts after marriage, and it will be difficult for the couple to live in harmony.

Just like him and Liu.

Liu also came from a merchant family. Before getting married, Zou Shiye had made it clear that he didn't mind his wife's family background at all.

But who would have thought that after Liu got married, she was always ashamed of her own background and placed all her hopes on her children.

Not only did they live an unhappy life, but their children also suffered as a result.

I don’t know what she is doing right now. I’ve left her alone for so long, so maybe she should be figuring things out now, right?

Liu: (｀へ′)