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

Cheng Yuntao was stunned for a moment, and put down the hand that had raised the chopsticks. Was this voice Shen Shulan?

"Miss Yuntao, are you there?"

Just as Cheng Yuntao was wondering whether she had heard it wrong, a familiar voice sounded outside the cave again.

She quickly got up and rushed to the cave entrance to greet him.

Pushing aside the bamboo screen that protected against the cold wind, Cheng Yuntao looked up and saw Shen Shulan standing in the wind and snow.

After not seeing each other for more than two months, Shen Shulan looked thinner than last time.

She stood quietly at the entrance of the cave, wearing a moon-white men's robe, the sleeves of her clothes fluttering in the wind, making rustling sounds.

Her long, inky hair was tied up high and hidden inside her hat. Only a few strands of hair escaped from the brim of the hat, fluttering messily in the wind, making her face look even colder, like frost and snow.

Maybe it was because of the cold weather, but her face was a little paler, with an almost transparent texture. Her eyebrows were like distant ink, and her dark eyes were filled with thoughts as she stared indifferently at the wind and snow.

Under the high nose bridge, the pale pink lips were slightly pursed, without the slightest smile or emotional fluctuation.

The strong wind brought large flakes of snow towards her, but she seemed unaware of it. She just stood there quietly, her posture upright, like a pine tree standing firm in the wind and snow.

It was not until she saw Cheng Yuntao that her expression relaxed and a hint of joy of reunion appeared in her eyes.

"Sister Shen?! It's really you!"

"Come in quickly, it's snowing hard outside, don't freeze."

Cheng Yuntao didn't have time to think too much, and hurriedly turned sideways to wave to Shen Shulan, indicating that she should go into the cave quickly to keep warm.

Shen Shulan did not refuse too much. After nodding slightly, he strode over and slipped into the cave.

After she came in completely, Cheng Yuntao hurriedly moved the screen to block the hole, and also added a few large stones at the bottom of the screen to prevent it from being blown down by the wind and snow.

After turning a small section of the stone wall passage, they arrived at the cave. After the previous visit, everyone knew each other and greeted each other briefly.

"Sister Shen, please take off your cloak and shake it out. It's very hot in here. If the snow melts and gets the lining wet, it will be bad."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shulan obediently took off the screen, shook off the snow on it, and put it aside.

"It's really warm in here. I don't feel cold even without my cloak."

Cheng Yuntao pulled her towards the dining table. "Of course. Aside from some gaps for air circulation, all other places where cold air can get in have been blocked. Plus, the fire is always burning, so it's naturally a lot warmer."

"You came at a good time. We were planning to have hot pot. Since you came all this way in the snow and wind, why don't you sit down and eat with us?"

Cheng Yuntao turned around and got another set of clean bowls and chopsticks, filled a bowl of soup, and handed it to Shen Shulan.

"Thank you."

Looking at the soup in front of him, Shen Shulan seemed to remember something, his expression changed, and his eyes were a little red. Cheng Yuntao keenly felt that something was wrong, so she asked tentatively.

"Sister Shen, why are you coming up the mountain on such a snowy day? The mountain roads are already difficult to travel, not to mention the bad weather right now. I thought you wouldn't be able to come until spring at the earliest."

"You came here in such a hurry, but did you encounter any trouble? If you are unable to help, don't take it too seriously. We can find a solution ourselves when the time comes. There is no need to blame yourself too much."

Cheng Yuntao thought that Shen Shulan had encountered some trouble while secretly helping to process the information, and wanted to comfort her, saying that it didn't matter if she didn't succeed.

But Shen Shulan shook her head, indicating that she was not upset about this matter. Then she took out a few pieces of thin paper from her arms and handed them to Cheng Yuntao.

"I've already done it. Take the things with you and go directly into the city. If you are stopped and questioned, just show them."

"Don't worry, I handled all these materials myself, there won't be any problems."

Cheng Yuntao took it with both hands, a look of surprise on her face. She hadn't expected everything to go so smoothly. After unfolding it, she took a quick look at it and then put the materials away properly.

"Thank you, Sister Shen, you have helped us a lot!"

"Once we settle down in Junhua City and set up our stall, you must come visit us more often."

"Just tell me what you like to eat and I'll prepare it for you!"

After learning that they could move to the city to live smoothly next year, Cheng Jingzhu and Cheng Yueli's eyes flashed with excitement.

After staying in this cave for a long time, they really missed the prosperous life down the mountain.

"Xiao Shen, it's all thanks to you." Zhou Xiufang was also happy about this and took Shen Shulan's hand gratefully.

Looking at the smiling faces around him, Shen Shulan's depressed mood improved a little and he revealed a faint smile.

"Whatever you say, this is what I should do."

"If you hadn't saved me, I wouldn't have had the chance to be alive and kicking here, let alone go back to the city to do my work."

Cheng Yuntao knew that Shen Shulan had something on his mind, but she knew that now was not a good time to ask questions. The place was big, and eating was the most important thing, so she should not waste the delicious food on the table.

The charcoal fire at the bottom of the pot was blazing, illuminating the faces of those around. The pork shank hotpot in the pot was bubbling, the milky white broth thick as fat. The tender pork shanks were half-sunken and half-floating, the tendons on the bones trembling slightly under the surging broth.

"Sister Shen, try the soup first."

Cheng Yuntao pushed the soup she had just poured towards Shen Shulan, indicating that it was no longer hot.

Shen Shulan came back to her senses, quickly picked up the bowl of soup, and gulped it down. An expression of surprise immediately appeared on her face, and her previous melancholy and loss instantly faded a lot.

"This soup! It's so delicious!"

Without Cheng Yuntao reminding him a second time, Shen Shulan drank up the remaining bone soup in the bowl.

"Sister Shen, give me another piece of meat."

Cheng Yuntao dipped her chopsticks into the pot and stirred it gently. She picked up a piece of meaty leg bone and put it into Shen Shulan's bowl. Wisps of hot steam spread in front of her, carrying a rich meaty aroma.

Looking at the bones in front of him, Shen Shulan hesitated for a moment, and without caring about the usual etiquette, he put down his chopsticks and grabbed them.

Pinch the two ends of the bone with your fingers, bite the tender meat with your upper mouth, and apply a little force. The tender meat will separate from the bone and be rolled into your mouth by your tongue.

After chewing slowly, the fresh juice spreads on the tip of the tongue, and occasionally you will bite the tendons on the bones, making the taste more chewy and requiring more strength to tear.

The tendons resist stubbornly between the teeth, but are slowly tamed with continued chewing, releasing a unique gelatinous texture mixed with the aroma of meat, making people unable to stop.