The little ones gathered together, playing with toys and chattering.

Shen Zhi and Lin Zheng pickled all the big fish and hung them up to make salted fish.

After processing all the fish, she had some free time. Thinking that the kotatsu was warm every day and it would be a waste if it wasn't used, she suddenly had an idea.

She had some koji stored in her space, so she made a pot of rice wine for the little ones.

I was busy in the kitchen for a long time and steamed a big pot of rice.

Let the rice cool down, sprinkle the koji evenly on the rice, then mix the rice and koji thoroughly and press them firmly.

Don't let it get stained with any oil during the process.

When it's done, cover the rice with a layer of gauze and then with a thick blanket.

Finally, place the pot of rice in a corner under the coffee table.

"Mom, why do you put the rice here? It's so warm here, it will go bad."

"Yeah, it's hotter here than in the summer. I'm afraid it will break down tomorrow."

Zhizhi smiled and said, "This is not rice for eating directly. I made it delicious for you. You will know in two days."

"delicious……"

Chu Jinnian squatted under the coffee table and stared at it curiously, "Mom, is there any meat in it? What delicious food is it?"

"This is sweet when it's done, naughty boy, don't touch it."

"Oh...I won't touch..."

Mumu stared with his round eyes and looked at it. Although he didn't know what it was, he was already drooling.

Chu Jinzhou looked at Shen Zhi, "Mother, are you...making rice wine?"

Shen Zhi tapped his little head lightly, "Smart! Have you eaten it before?"

"No, but I've heard that there wasn't enough grain to make rice wine at that time, and there wasn't enough time."

Shen Zhi: "When it's done, mom will make you rice wine and eggs."

"Ok!"

Although Lin Zheng was curious, she did not ask too many questions. As long as it was made by her daughter-in-law, it couldn't be bad!

As night fell, Shen Zhi and Lin Zheng cooked, and Niu Niu was picked up by his parents.

They were in high spirits when they arrived and caught a lot of fish.

Now that the weather is cold, the fish can be frozen and kept for the whole winter.

The net was also cleaned by them and there was no weeds on it.

"Mother, what are we going to eat today? Do you want us to help?"

The little ones couldn't sit still and all went to the kitchen.

There was a pot of fish stewing on the stove.

"There's nothing for you to do. It will be ready soon and we'll be having dinner soon."

The little ones' mouths watered at the smell of the spicy aroma coming from the kitchen.

When it was completely dark, Chu Changfeng and the others returned.

“Zhizhi… Zhizhi… come quickly!”

Chu Changfeng shouted excitedly twice outside, and everyone ran out when they heard the noise.

When we arrived at the yard and saw the two big guys lying on the ground, everyone was stunned.

A wild deer, and... a bear!!

Shen Zhi's breathing stopped suddenly. "How are you...are you guys? Are you injured? Huh?"

"Why would you go bear hunting? These things are so fierce! Are you crazy?!"

Lin Zheng slapped Chu Xiao on the forehead, "Chu Xiao! You're going to die! You brought your son to do this?!"

Chu Xiao was really wronged. "It was your son! He saw the bear's tracks and insisted on chasing after it. I was scared to death!"

Lin Zheng glared at Chu Changfeng, and Shen Zhi's face was not good either.

Chu Changfeng touched his nose guiltily, "Zhizhi, mother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I won't get hurt."

"I hunted bears when I was in the military camp. I have experience!"

Shen Zhi snorted twice, "Next time you dare to do this, you can try it!"

"I don't dare anymore!" Chu Changfeng rubbed his hands, "Wife, the deer and bears my father and I hunted today are worth a lot of money. We will go to the county town to sell them tomorrow."

Shen Zhi nodded, "Okay."

As the adults were talking, the little ones squatted in front of the bear and stroked it cautiously and fearfully.

Chu Jinnian: "Brother, I actually touched a bear! This is a bear!"

Mumu: "This bear is so huge!"

Chu Jinzhou: "I've never seen it before! It would be terrifying if it were alive!"

After watching the bears for a while, they went to see the deer. The deer had long horns and looked much better than the bears.

They are braver.

Shen Zhi locked the courtyard door and quickly called Chu Changfeng and Chu Xiao into the house, "Come in quickly, warm yourself by the fire and have a meal. Today we're having spicy fish stew to warm you up."

When the father and son heard this, their hearts were filled with emotion!

After staying in the snow forest for most of the day, I was cold all over.

As I sat down at the coffee table, the warmth quickly spread from my legs and feet to my whole body.

Shen Zhi first brought each of them a cup of hot spiritual spring water to prevent them from catching a cold.

After drinking the hot water, my whole body felt warm and I felt like I was alive again.

Shen Zhi quickly brought two casseroles of boiling spicy fish stew to the table, but one pot was hot and bright red, while the other was lighter with a green pepper flavor, more suitable for children.

In addition to the fish, there is also a bowl of steamed egg.

"Let's eat."

The fish in the casserole was stewed till it was well-flavored, with a handful of coriander and basil sprinkled in it. The boiling soup was a red color that made one’s mouth water.

Shen Zhi scooped a bowl of spicy fish stew for each of Chu Changfeng and Chu Xiao. It was spicy and just right for them.

She, Lin Zheng and the three little ones chose the green pepper flavor.

Just as delicious!

The pot was bubbling, the wind and snow outside were getting stronger, but everyone in the room was sweating from eating.

By the time we finished eating, everyone was very hot.

Everyone sat on the bench and didn't want to get close to the coffee table.

Lin Zheng boiled water for everyone to wash, and also filled two hot water bottles and placed them on the little ones' beds.

They adults didn't use it much.

After resting for a while, Chu Changfeng and Chu Xiao began to process the deer and bears. They did not slaughter them, but simply dragged them under the shed in the backyard to prevent them from freezing solid the next morning.

Chu Changfeng washed up and returned to the room. Shen Zhi was making the bed. He walked behind her, hugged her, buried his head in her neck and began to nibble, "Zhizhi..."

Shen Zhi pushed his head away and said, "Be serious and stop touching me. I'm making the bed."

Chu Changfeng put his hands on her shoulders and said, "I'll help you."

"No, it will be fine soon."

He nodded, unwilling to let go of her even for a moment.

Shen Zhi was helpless, but couldn't bear to say anything to him.

"Okay, let's...ah!"

As soon as the bed was made, she was thrown down by him.

Shen Zhi was so angry that he punched him a few times, "You're so annoying! You're so scary!"

Chu Changfeng smiled and kissed her nose, cheeks, and ears, "Wife... Zhizhi..."

Shen Zhi pinched his face and said, "Let me go. You can't come every day. Master, can you let me take a break?"

Chu Changfeng pouted, "You weren't like this before. Now you're so cold and indifferent. You don't love me anymore..."

Shen Zhi just wanted to roll her eyes, "Are you going to listen to me or not?!"

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