Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

After drying the moisture on the surface of the fish, Cheng Yuntao found a branch of suitable size, passed it through the head and tail of the fish, and made a simple grill.

She placed the fish above the fire and slowly rotated it to roast it. After instructing Cheng Jingzhu to stay there, she went to her portable farm and picked a lemon.

Lemon juice has a natural aroma and sour taste, which can effectively remove the fishy smell of fish and make the grilled fish taste more delicious.

Its unique fruity aroma can also add a touch of fresh flavor to grilled fish, making the fish have a fruity aroma and more refreshing.

The family was now running out of rice, let alone decent seasonings. After searching the house, Cheng Yuntao only scraped out some coarse salt from the bottom of the jar.

But something is better than nothing, so she evenly spread lemon and coarse salt on the fish, taking care of both the inside and the outside, striving to remove the fishy smell and enhance the flavor.

There were a few stubborn wild onions growing in the cracks between the bricks in the corner of the wall. Cheng Yuntao didn't want to let them go, so she plucked them all together, crushed them with a stone mortar, and planned to eat them with the fish.

In the blink of an eye, more than half an hour had passed. Waves of fragrance wafted out, causing Cheng Jingzhu's saliva to almost drip onto the ground.

"Sister, is the fish cooked? It smells so good, I'm almost dying of greed just by smelling it."

Cheng Yuntao pulled the fish back from the fire and carefully checked the condition of the fish: "It's almost ready to eat, but it's a little hot. It needs to cool down, otherwise if you bite into it, it will definitely cause big blisters."

Cheng Jingzhu naturally knew that impatient people can't eat hot tofu, so he had to curl up into a ball with his knees hugged, staring at the grilled fish.

After a while, the fish was no longer so hot, and Cheng Yuntao took the lead in dividing a large piece and handed it to her grandmother beside her. She then tore off another large piece and handed it to her brother who had been waiting for it for a long time. The fish was very big, more than enough for three people to eat.

"Here, everyone has one piece each. You can eat it directly or with some wild onions. I think it tastes pretty good."

Cheng Jingzhu couldn't wait any longer and took a bite. After a while, his cheeks became plump. "It's so delicious! It's so fragrant! The fish skin is crispy, but the fish meat inside is not dry at all!"

Zhou Xiufang looked at him lovingly and smiled helplessly: "Jingzhu, eat slowly, be careful of the thorns, no one is going to snatch it from you." Then she slowly started to eat, but the more she ate, the more she couldn't hide the astonishment in her eyes, which made her ask again.

"Yun Tao, I see you didn't add any special seasonings just now, how come the fish tastes so delicious? I've never eaten fish like this before."

Cheng Yuntao didn't answer in a hurry, but took a bite first. After the wonderful taste fully bloomed on the tip of her tongue, she couldn't help but squint her eyes happily.

This grilled fish is really wonderful. The fish skin becomes crispy and golden after grilling, which forms a sharp contrast with the tenderness of the fish meat and has a rich taste.

The addition of wild onions, whose fresh and spicy flavor blends perfectly with the fish, enhances the flavor and adds a layer of texture.

"The quality of a dish is influenced by many factors, from the ingredients themselves to the cooking methods. Every step is crucial, and sometimes even small changes can lead to different tastes."

"Anyway, if you like it, I'll make it often in the future and I guarantee you'll all be well fed!"

Cheng Jingzhu nodded repeatedly while chewing the fish, obviously agreeing with this matter.

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The next morning, at daybreak, Cheng Yuntao took Cheng Jingzhu up the mountain. On the way, they roasted some sweet potatoes that they had brought from their portable farm yesterday and ate them while walking.

It was the first time for Cheng Jingzhu to eat such a sweet sweet potato. The outer layer was roasted until slightly browned. When he gently broke it, the inside was soft and silky, and the delicate potato flesh was steaming between his fingers.

Every bite is full of sweetness, like delicate sugar sand slowly melting on the tip of the tongue, leaving you with an endless aftertaste.

Cheng Yuntao led the way in front, and Cheng Jingzhu followed closely behind, holding a fragrant roasted sweet potato, jumping and skipping with great joy.

"Here we are, right here."

Cheng Jingzhu couldn't remember how many haystacks he had climbed over before he found this hidden corner.

"Sister, you are so amazing. You can find it even in such a remote place." Cheng Jingzhu gave a thumbs up and sighed from the bottom of his heart.

Cheng Yuntao waved her hand, indicating that this was no big deal. Faced with the pressure of survival, people would always give full play to their 100% potential.

Outside the cave, ancient trees stand tall, and sunlight shines through the dense treetops, scattering mottled light on the winding path. The entrance of the cave is wrapped in dense vines, making the interior extremely dark, as if luring visitors into the abyss where no sunlight can be seen.

Cheng Yuntao bent down and picked up a few stones of uniform size from the surrounding area, intending to explore the way first.

"Xiao Zhu, please retreat first. If anything goes wrong later, don't hesitate and run away immediately. Remember?"

Looking at his sister's serious expression, Cheng Jingzhu didn't dare to be careless at all. He finished the roasted sweet potato in his hand in a few bites, and nodded nervously to show that he understood.

After taking a deep breath, Cheng Yuntao threw three stones into the cave and listened carefully to the movements inside, hoping to judge the depth of the cave and whether there were any traces of wild animals inside.

The first stone rolled only a few times before it stopped and became motionless. The other two stones rolled a little further but also stopped quickly.

Although there was no strange movement, Cheng Yuntao did not rush in, but stood there and waited for a while. Cheng Jingzhu moved closer and looked in curiously.

"You keep watch at the entrance of the cave. I'll go in and take a look." Cheng Yuntao held a tinderbox in one hand and the small hoe she used to collect herbs in the other, and moved cautiously inside.

"Hey, sister!" Cheng Jingzhu wanted to stop her, but Cheng Yuntao had already walked in first.

Lifting the vines hanging from the cave entrance, Cheng Yuntao stretched the fire starter in his hand forward. The flames dispelled the darkness and made the surrounding scene much clearer.

After walking a little further, the originally narrow corridor suddenly became spacious. The area inside the cave was quite large and could meet the needs of multiple people living together.

What surprised Cheng Yuntao was that there were obvious signs of life in the cave.

The simple furniture reveals a primitive and rustic atmosphere. Two large beds spread with straw are located on both sides of the cave. The straw is a little messy, and it is obvious that it has not been taken care of for a long time.

There was a pile of animal fur scattered on it, emitting an indescribable smell. Cheng Yuntao covered her nose and boldly walked forward to take a look.