This is terrible! My future prime minister keeps trying to kiss me forcibly.

Ye Xiaoxiao led He Wuyou to the field and bent over to look for wild vegetables.

During this season, there are many shallots on the ridges of the fields. Especially in places where the soil is a bit drier, the shallots grow in clusters.

It rained a few days ago, and the soil moisture is good. With a gentle pull, a bunch of scallions can be pulled up by the roots.

The two of them didn't say a word, they just kept arguing.

Before long, the bamboo basket was full of lush, green scallions.

After washing themselves in the river, the two went home.

"Wuyou, go back and ask your older brother to cook something delicious for us."

Why aren't you doing it?

Ye Xiaoxiao parted her lips slightly, laughing freely: "You forgot? All I know how to do is burn down the kitchen!"

He Wuyou muttered softly, expressing his disdain: "Is this something to be proud of?"

As soon as the two entered the courtyard, He Wuyang came running over chattering away.

"Aunt Wang just brought us some eggs."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaoxiao thought it was perfect: scallion omelet with congee.

perfect!

And so, the next moment, Ye Xiaoxiao began her days of "gesturing" in the kitchen.

"He Jing, you need to chop this scallion finer."

"Wu Yang, remember to add some fire when you're making the omelet."

"Wuyou, take out Mother's porridge and let it cool for a while."

"He Jing, sauté the wild vegetables with some garlic to enhance their flavor."

With a sizzling sound, He Jing poured the well-mixed chopped scallions and beaten eggs into the oil pan.

The eggs sizzled and bubbled, and the hot oil released the aroma of scallions, filling the entire kitchen with a wonderful fragrance that whetted the appetite.

A short while later, he had cooked the second dish.

Breakfast began with three dishes on the table: an omelet, garlic-flavored wild vegetables, and leftover smoked rabbit meat from last night.

The golden-brown edges of the egg pancake are crispy and delicious on the outside, while the inside is fresh and tender. The umami flavor of the scallions is so enticing that it leaves a lingering fragrance in your mouth. Paired with a sip of white porridge, the rich and flavorful porridge is the perfect complement to the egg pancake.

The garlic-flavored greens are tender and vibrant, glistening with a subtle sheen. They are crisp and refreshing, infused with a rich garlic aroma, and leave a lingering aftertaste.

Ye Xiaoxiao praised He Jing's cooking skills: "He Jing, only you could make such delicious omelets!"

He Wuyang nodded his little head in agreement: "Big brother's cooking today was delicious!"

My older brother used to cook at home, but it has never tasted as good as it did today.

He Wuyou had to admit that he had eaten a little too much today.

"I'll go check on how Mother is eating." He Jing put down his chopsticks and walked outside.

He Wuyang, as clever as a little devil, said: "I dare say, Big Brother is definitely shy."

He Jing walked in the courtyard with a blank expression, but inwardly thought: "So annoying!"

Ye Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Come on, your eldest brother has finished eating. Let's divide up the rest of the dishes."

"So what are we having for lunch?"

"All the rice was used to make porridge this morning."

Ye Xiaoxiao walked to the rice jar and saw that it was indeed empty.

With no food at home, I felt panicked.

The two children are growing, and their mother needs nutrition to maintain her health. She also eats a lot, and He Jing, as a man, must also have a large appetite. He is the one who has to do the work at home.

Ye Xiaoxiao planned to go to the mountains later to dig up some medicinal herbs and sell them in town for money.

Even the most skillful cook can't cook without rice.

Now she finally understands what it means to have seven necessities: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea.

Seeing He Jing outside the courtyard with a large machete tucked into his waistband, she finished the porridge in her bowl in one gulp, wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, picked up the small basket from the kitchen, and followed him.

“I’ll go up the mountain with you. We’re out of rice at home. I’ll go see if we can gather any herbs to exchange for money in town.”

He Jing didn't say anything, glanced at Ye Xiaoxiao, and strode out of the courtyard.

"Wuyou and Ayang, you two stay home and take good care of your mother. Your older brother and I will be right back."

Ye Xiaoxiao shouted a few words towards the kitchen, picked up the hoe from the corner of the wall, and chased after the person who was walking forward without saying a word.

The two traveled together, and Ye Xiaoxiao observed as she went, thinking that there must be many treasures in such deep mountains and forests.

She took a deep breath, the air filled with the scent of earth and decaying vegetation—it was truly pristine!

In early spring, the mountains and forests gradually turn green, with vines twining around the dense and tall trees.

But the sound of only two people's footsteps was rather boring.

"He Jing, are you going hunting now?"

He Jing: ......

"Are they going to chop wood?"

He Jing: ......

"Is that not it? Then you're going to set a trap?"

He Jing: ......

"Should we go and clear the land?"

He Jing: She's so noisy!