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The fish in the pond had been played around for a while and had long lost their initial vigor.

Shu Changyu shook his wrist lightly, and the fishing rod suddenly rose. A big fish jumped out of the water, drew a beautiful arc in the air, and landed on the ground beside the water pavilion with a "pop".

The fish was more than three feet long, its scales sparkling with silver light, and its tail slapped the ground vigorously, making a crisp sound.

Song Yan opened her mouth wide in disbelief, then turned to surprise: "Wow! This fish is too big!"

He rubbed his hands excitedly, circled the fish again and again, and couldn't help but praise himself: "I am worthy of being the one who can catch such a big fish just by fishing casually."

Upon hearing this, Shu Changyu raised his eyebrows slightly, and the corners of his mouth curved up in an almost invisible arc. Was there any explanation? The fish in the pond were all specially put in by him.

Song Zhengdu, who was standing by, also came forward and observed the big fish carefully: "This looks like a bighead carp."

"Yes!" Song Yan said affirmatively, "This is bighead carp!"

Song Zhengdu squatted down and measured the size of the fish with his hands. It felt like it weighed about 30 kilograms. "How do I eat such a big bighead carp?"

Song Yan put his hands on his hips and said proudly, "Of course, steamed, braised, stewed, all of them."

Fry, stir-fry, deep-fry, boil, steam and grill, one fish has seven ways to cook, it’s so delicious.

Shu Changyu was just about to order the servant to come over.

"I'll do it!" Song Yan rolled up his sleeves excitedly, and couldn't wait to show his skills.

He leaned over and hugged the fish's body with both hands, trying to pick it up, but the fish struggled violently, and its tail was raised high, and it swung towards Song Yan's face.

Song Yan subconsciously turned her head and barely avoided the attack, but the fish tail still swept across her cheek, causing a sharp pain.

He quickly dropped the fish, rubbing his cheek that was hit by the fish tail, and yelled, "Good fellow, if I don't cook you today, I won't be named Song!"

Song Zhengdu smiled helplessly: "It's impossible to pick up such a big fish just by hugging it."

"Stop messing around." Shu Changyu ordered the servants to carry the fish to the kitchen and process it first, and then let Song Yan show off his skills.

The servants moved quickly and steadily, carrying the big fish towards the kitchen.

Song Yan followed behind happily, muttering to herself, "The fish head can be used to make soup, the fish belly can be steamed, the fish back can be pan-fried, the fish fins can be roasted, and the remaining fish meat can be made into meatballs and fried."

He turned around and said to Song Zhengdu, "Erlin, take a rest first. We will have a fish feast tonight."

Song Zhengdu smiled and agreed: "Okay, I'll be waiting for this fish feast from big brother."

After the servants carried the fish into the kitchen, Song Yan immediately gave instructions with great energy: "Kill the fish first, then carefully clean out the internal organs, and be careful not to break the gallbladder."

"Young man, please step aside. This job is a bit dirty. Don't get your shoes dirty." Chef Wu said quickly.

Song Yan waved her hand and said, "No need. I'll come in person in a bit. You guys hurry up and prepare the fish."

"By the way, keep the fish scales for me," Song Yan added.

Fish scales can be used to make fish scale jelly, so don’t waste it.

The cooks did not dare to delay and quickly got busy, scraping the scales, cutting open the belly, and removing the internal organs in one go.

After a busy period, the fish was processed very cleanly, and even the smallest fish bones were carefully removed.

Song Yan rubbed her hands together, tied on an apron, and prepared to get to work.

Seeing this, Chef Wu at the side hurriedly asked, "Sir, are you going to cook for me? Do you need any help?"

Song Yan thought about it, nodded and said, "Okay, you can help me."

"Okay!" Chef Wu responded and stood aside attentively, waiting for Song Yan's instructions.

Song Yanxian pointed to the processed fish head and said, "Put the fish head in the pot and fry it for a while."

Chef Wu hurriedly did as he was told, skillfully placing the fish head into the hot pot and carefully turning it over.

Song Yan: "Cut the fish back into chunks, marinate with salt, pepper and cooking wine for a while, and prepare to fry."

When the oil temperature rises, gently put the fish pieces into the pan. The fish pieces make crackling sounds in the hot oil.

"Put the fins on a skewer and I'll grill them."

Shu Changyu leaned against the door, watching Song Yan's busy figure, and the smile on his face became even wider.

Song Yan turned around and saw Shu Changyu's relaxed look. He couldn't help but tease, "Master, are you here to watch the fun or to help?"

Shu Changyu smiled gently, walked slowly into the kitchen, and said, "Since Yanyan is so enthusiastic, I naturally can't just stand by and watch."

Song Yan raised her eyebrows and handed the bamboo stick to Shu Changyu: "Okay, you grill the fish fins, I have to prepare the other things."

Two bamboo sticks were stuffed into Shu Changyu's mouth, and the smile on his face froze slightly. He stared at the fish fins in his hand for a long time, and finally sighed helplessly and started to grill the fish fins resignedly.

His movements were a little clumsy, but he didn't do it perfunctorily. He flipped his fins slowly.

Song Yan was cleaning the fish scales, and turned to look at Shu Changyu who was roasting the fish fins, and reminded him: "Pay attention to the heat, don't burn it."

Shu Changyu frowned and said lazily, "I know."

Song Yan resisted the urge to laugh, put the cleaned fish scales into the pot, poured a ladle of water and seasonings, and simmered it over low heat.

"How are the fish balls being fried?" Song Yan asked.

Chef Wu quickly replied, "Sir, the fish balls are already fried."

Song Yan walked over to take a look. The fish balls were fried golden and crispy, very beautiful. He said with satisfaction: "Very good, put the fish balls on a plate and prepare to serve."

He turned to look at Shu Changyu again, and saw that he had drooping eyelids and was impatient, but still mechanically flipping the fish fin in his hand. Song Yan could no longer suppress the smile on his lips.

He asked with a smile: "How are the fins being grilled?"

"Here you go." Shu Changyu quickly handed over the roasted fish fins, as if the fish fins were a hot potato.

Song Yan took the fish fin, looked at it carefully, nodded and commented: "Not bad, the young master's cooking skills are not bad."

Shu Changyu raised his lips and asked, "Is it okay?"

"Wait for me to try it." Song Yan said, and then took a light bite of the grilled fish fin. To be honest, it was a little overcooked, and the skin was slightly burnt, but it did not affect the overall taste.

Meeting Shu Changyu's seemingly casual glance, Song Yan's eyes rolled and an exaggerated look of surprise appeared on her face: "Wow, this grilled fish fin is simply a delicacy! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. I dare say this is the most delicious grilled fish fin I have ever eaten."

Noticing Song Yan's exaggerated expression, Shu Changyu pulled the corner of his lip, half-smiling: "You are so good at flattering people."

Song Yan chuckled: "I'm speaking from the heart. The grilled fish fins are really good. You'll know once you try them."

Shu Changyu raised the corner of his lips slightly, looked at Song Yan's expectant expression, and finally picked up another piece of fish fin and took a bite. After savoring it carefully, he said with a reserved expression: "Well, it's not bad."

Song Yan thought, this guy was so happy that he couldn't hide the smile in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, but he had to pretend to be reserved. It was so cute and awkward.