Space Food Storage: Daily Travel

Fu'an City Gate.

Mao time (7:00 am).

Huo Dong drove a horse-drawn carriage with a cart of things, and Huo Er also drove a horse-drawn carriage with a cart of things. The two of them rushed towards Changle County.

Huo Er was a little depressed. In previous years, he and Huo Yi would rush to Fulai Village with the New Year gifts. Today, Huo Yi was stopped, and the young master ordered him to wait at the city gate without making any noise. He said he wanted to go see Old Lin and the others.

But hadn't the old general arranged his military duties during this period? When did the young master become so idle? He even rushed to deliver the gift in person? And he didn't want others to know?

He suppressed his inner complaints and caught up with the young master's carriage. The carriage was in such a hurry! Indeed, they came to give gifts on the 29th day of the lunar year. It was too late this year.

The old general was helpless. He had been in the army recently and it was really rude of him not to prepare the New Year gifts in advance!

Alas, there is not even a woman in charge at home. It is difficult to rely on these rough guys...

An hour and a half later, at the home of Village Chief Lin in Fulai Village.

"Young Master, how could we trouble you to come here in person? The old general has been thinking about us every year, and we are truly ashamed and uneasy."

"What did Uncle Lin say? He was blaming me for not coming here last year and was angry with me?"

"Young Master, your Uncle Lin is just like that. Just ignore him. Are you and the old general okay?"

"My grandfather and I are doing well. He missed you and sent you some New Year gifts. He hopes you can go to Fu'an City in your free time. He thinks of you all the time."

"Ah, alright young master, have some tea."

"Uncle Lin, Uncle Yu, I see a lot of new houses have been built in Fulai Village, but are there any new people moving in?"

"Yes, young master. They are refugees fleeing the famine in the north, more than 400 of them. They're no ordinary people. I heard they went through a lot while fleeing, but they came from such a long distance without suffering many casualties. They're also very disciplined and clear in their work. This is probably due to their connection to the Liu family. They're a nice family, and their food is delicious. We had a warming meal at their house yesterday..."

He told Huo Dong a lot of things he saw and heard in the village, as well as the Liu family.

The Uncle Yu that Huo Dong mentioned was the one-armed strong man. Village Chief Lin and Uncle Yu had both served under the old general for twenty years. They were brave and skilled in fighting, and they held high positions in the army.

Later, he was injured and retired. Not wanting to trouble the old general, he followed a wounded soldier from Fulai Village, a former resident, and retired to Fulai Village.

Huo Dong sipped his tea and listened quietly to Yu Bo's story.

Village chief Lin felt that it was too noisy. There was no need to describe the people and things in the village in such detail to the young master, for fear that he would disturb the young master and interrupt him.

Huo Dong...I can...

"It's almost noon. If the young master doesn't mind the simple food, shall we go and prepare some food?"

"Uncle Lin, you are so polite. I won't mind. I'll trouble you guys. I'll just take a stroll around the village and be back soon. Huo Er, you can unload the New Year gifts from the carriage and help Uncle Lin and the others prepare the meal. You don't have to follow me."

Huo Er... When did I, a personal guard, learn to cook...

Huo Dong strolled towards the village.

He has been to this village several times, and every time he has come, he feels that the village is desolate and quiet.

But this time he felt different. There were many children playing and fighting on the roadside, and groups of old people were basking in the sun, watching over the children and chatting with them, their faces looking peaceful.

The sounds of cooking and the women in the kitchen could be heard from the yard. The smoke from the cooking stove curled up, the aroma of rice wafted through the air, and the whole place was peaceful.

Huo Dong walked towards the end of the village. When he got closer, he saw a large courtyard surrounded by a wall. Two young children were playing at the gate.

"Who are you?"

"He shouldn't be a human trafficker, like my elder sister said."

"He is so handsome, the most handsome man I have ever seen."

"He's still very tall, just like my big brother."

"Xiao Si, go call your elder sister. She said that some bad guys are good-looking too."

Huo Dong... Do you think I don't exist?

Xiao Si pulled out her sister who was frying meatballs.

Liu Yuhan helplessly told her mother to keep an eye on the fire and followed her out. She saw Xiaowu, who was on guard, staring fiercely at a man.

The man was smiling at Xiaowu without saying a word.

His hair was tied up, and judging by his face, he looked no more than seventeen or eighteen. He was wearing a dark suit made of high-quality fabric with dark patterns. He was tall and strong, with a handsome appearance, and was as handsome as Pan An...

If this happened in modern times, he would be a hundred blocks ahead of the young handsome guys.

Liu Yuhan looked at these eyes and felt a little familiar. Had he seen them somewhere before? He had no impression.

"Who are you?" Liu Yuhan asked.

Huo Dong looked at the face in his memory. He hadn't seen her for over three months. She seemed taller and fatter. She was wearing an apron, with fine hairs clinging to her forehead. She must be busy in the kitchen. Her face was a little red, and she was looking at him with a wary look.

"Miss, I'm here to visit Uncle Lin. I was wandering around the village and happened to walk here. Sorry to bother you."

"Is that Village Chief Lin?"

"Exactly."

"Young... my dear nephew, why are you here? Miss Liu is here too. Miss Liu, you have to help Uncle Yu. I can't even cook this dish properly. My nephew came all the way here, and I wanted to make something delicious for him. I just can't cook this pork properly... I'm so shameless to ask for your help. I wonder if you are free, hehe..."

Yu Bo scratched his head and said embarrassedly that he was holding a basket in his hand, which contained a big pig leg and a killed chicken.

"Of course you can, Uncle Yu, you guys come in first, we'll fry the meatballs, it will be ready soon."

Liu Yuhan invited them in. Liu Daling warmly invited them into the main hall.

"Uncle Liu, no, no, the weather is nice, we can just stay in the yard. I'm embarrassed to come to your house and sit down. I want to ask Miss Xiaohan for some cooking advice."

"Oh, well, there are tables and chairs in the yard. Is this your nephew?"

"Hello, Grandpa. My name is Huo Dong." Huo Dong bowed to Liu Daling as a junior.

"Oh, good, he's a strong young man, and he's also handsome, not bad, not bad."

"Thank you for the compliment, Grandpa. He is also in high spirits."

Hahaha... Liu Daling was confused by Huo Dong's repeated calls of "Grandpa".

Liu Yuhan looked through the kitchen door and saw that the young man had said something to his grandfather that made him so happy.

"Xiao Han, go make a cup of hot tea for the guests. It will be ready soon. We can just come over. We have boiled water here."

"Okay, mother."

Liu Yuhan walked to the dining area next to the kitchen. On the shelf were tea leaves that Liu Yuhan had taken from the space. He brewed three cups of tea and brought them to them.

"Uncle Yu, sir, this brother, please have some tea."

"Miss Xiaohan, you are too polite. I am the one who troubles you."

"Thank you, young lady. My name is Huo Dong."

His last name is Huo.

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Next, Liu Yuhan taught Yu Bo how to braise pork trotters and cook braised chicken. With the stranger present, Li and Liu also stayed in the kitchen.

While cooking, Liu Yuhan occasionally looked towards the yard. She didn't know when Xiao Si and Xiao Wu started chatting and laughing with Huo Dong. Liu Daling was also chatting and laughing beside them.

Wow, being handsome is great, it appeals to both young and old.