Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

These descriptions have already quietly sketched out vivid pictures in Fang Jiawen's heart. He longs to set foot on that land full of infinite possibilities and experience a pace of life and a colorful world that is different from the quiet valley.

Therefore, this time he mustered up his courage, hid it from his master, and slipped out of the secret valley alone, just to pursue the beautiful dream of the big city.

Now that he has the honor to walk side by side with his partners, he feels both excited and relieved. He feels that he is no longer a lonely bee, wandering aimlessly in the vast world, but has found his direction and has the warmth and support of his companions.

This was the first time Xiao Zhixue had heard the legends about the north and south. Her clear eyes were filled with curiosity and longing for the unknown world.

As a member of Keqiao Village, the original owner's life trajectory has never left this familiar land. Now, through the identity of Xiao Zhixue, she has the opportunity to personally unveil the mysterious veil of Zhangzhou and experience firsthand the wonderful scenery that everyone praises. Naturally, her heart is filled with irrepressible anticipation and joy.

As the sunset slowly sank into the sky and the last ray of afterglow gradually dissipated, everyone decided to set up camp in this resting place and prepare a simple but warm dinner for the coming night.

Although every family received a few pounds of precious bear meat, they all chose to preserve this rare delicacy during these difficult years. After all, it was still unknown whether they would be able to catch such abundant prey again in the future in this wilderness, and no one was willing to squander this hard-earned treat.

Smoke from the cooking stove rises up, and the air is filled with the aroma of the upcoming meal.

Xiao Zhixue took out the previously allocated brown rice from her bag, washed it skillfully, poured it into the old iron pot, added water, lit a fire, and waited for the most simple rice aroma.

Every household brought out their own pickled wild vegetables and prepared to pair them with rice for a simple and satisfying dinner.

Xiao Zhixue, on the other hand, was very creative. She carefully put the bear paws that had been cleaned in advance into the steamer and simmered them over low heat. At the same time, she carefully prepared a bowl of secret sauce and waited for the last critical moment to add flavor to it.

Others looked at her unique cooking method and couldn't help but look surprised.

Bear paw, such a delicacy from land and sea, can actually be presented in a steamed form, which is undoubtedly an unprecedented attempt for them.

This was also the first time that Xiao Zhixue was cooking this dish. Her previous knowledge and experience did not cover this delicious dish, so she couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

However, when she saw the expectant eyes of her family, she made up her mind to do her best to make this dinner an unforgettable memory.

Finally, as the lid of the pot was lifted, an irresistible aroma burst out suddenly and instantly filled the entire camp. Even the villagers who were chewing pickled vegetables in the distance could not help but be attracted by it. They all looked sideways at the tempting and juicy bear paws in the pot, and suddenly felt that the simple meals in their hands that they usually enjoyed became tasteless.

The children tried hard to hold back their saliva and didn't make any noise. Their eyes were filled with desire for the food.

Xiao Zhixue carefully placed the dishes and chopsticks, gently picked up a piece of perfectly steamed bear paw meat, and took a careful bite.

Although she had never tasted the real flavor of bear paw, at this moment, the delicacy prepared by her own hands had obviously exceeded her expectations. The mellow and non-greasy aroma instantly moved her.

Seeing that the family members' eyes were all fixed on her, waiting for her judgment, she smiled and nodded, expressing her satisfaction: "This steamed bear paw is really good, everyone can try it."

As soon as he finished speaking, family members picked up their chopsticks and rushed to taste the food.

The bear paw has delicate meat and soft tendons, and is cleverly blended with special sauces. Every bite is an ultimate tease to the taste buds, leaving you with an endless aftertaste.

Since Fan Yanmu and his companions personally participated in the hunt, they naturally ate to their heart's content.

When Ying Er tasted it for the first time, he widened his eyes in amazement. He remembered that the same dishes in the Marquis' Mansion always had a lingering fishy smell, but Xiao Zhixue's bear paw not only had no fishy smell at all, but was full of meaty aroma, reaching an unprecedented level.

Fan Yanmu was deeply moved by Xiao Zhixue's culinary art. He already knew that her cooking skills were extraordinary, but the preparation of the bear paw today was undoubtedly a new display of her talent, which made him admire her even more.

Looking at Xiao Zhixue's focused and gentle appearance, his eyes couldn't help but show more tenderness and deep admiration. He secretly felt fortunate to be able to travel with such a woman. During this journey, he not only had the scenery to appreciate, but also had a beautiful woman to accompany him. It was really a great pleasure in life.

Standing aside, Fang Jiawen's eyes moved around, carefully observing the happy expressions of everyone immersed in the food. Their faces were filled with endless surprise of discovering delicacies, and as they chewed with big mouthfuls, it seemed that even the air was filled with an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

This scene made Fang Jiawen's throat dry, and his saliva surged in his mouth uncontrollably. He swallowed hard, with a hint of unnoticeable desire in his voice, and asked Xiao Zhixue carefully: "Miss Xiao, can you allow me to taste a small piece? Just one piece, okay?"

Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue's eyes flashed with a teasing smile. She knew very well that if it weren't for the black bear that Fang Jiawen accidentally attracted, the feast on the table tonight would probably be out of reach.

She chuckled and handed over a bowl of chopsticks, her tone full of tolerance: "Eat, you're welcome."

Fang Jiawen took the bowl and chopsticks with both hands, his eyes flashing with childlike excitement, and without any hesitation, he eagerly put the piece of meat into his mouth.

During the years in the Divine Doctor Valley, although he had tasted the delicacies cooked by his senior sister, day after day, what he looked forward to most was every meal carefully prepared by his senior sister. However, in comparison, Xiao Zhixue's cooking skills were undoubtedly better, with an irresistible magic that completely conquered his picky taste buds, making him feel as if he had come into contact with the real art of eating for the first time.

Just as Fang Jiawen was about to reach for his chopsticks again, Ying Er, who was standing by, tapped the back of his hand with the tip of his chopsticks, and said with an unquestionable warning, "Didn't you say you would only eat one piece?"

The few pieces of bear paw meat in the pot were a rare luxury for the many hungry travelers present. Ying Er naturally did not want this hard-earned prey to fall into Fang Jiawen's mouth.

However, Fang Jiawen was not someone who was willing to suffer a loss. The sudden reminder from the chopsticks made him furious. He turned his head suddenly and almost roared back: "What qualifications do you have to hit me? In this world, no one except my father has such a right! Moreover, if I hadn't attracted the black bear, would you be able to enjoy such delicious food now?"