Eavesdropping on Fu Bao's inner thoughts, emptying the stored grain and fleeing the famine

Lian Rongrong returned to the edge of the field with the strange insect everyone had been talking about. Everyone involuntarily took a step back. Even the usually bold Lin Chuyue couldn't help but frown.

"What the hell is this thing? How can it look so scary?" Lin Chuyue turned her face away in disgust.

At the same time, the murmurs among the crowd gradually grew louder.

"This girl is incredibly bold, daring to catch strange insects with her bare hands?"

“Look at that strange insect, it’s ugly and terrifying. In just a few days, it has destroyed our rice paddies.”

"But that girl didn't seem that scary when she was caught."

"She'll be crying soon. I caught two a few days ago too. Look at my hands!"

Everyone was talking amongst themselves while watching Lian Rongrong nervously.

Lian Rongrong was not affected by the surrounding noise, after all, she was very familiar with the little thing in her hand.

To ensure everyone could see her clearly and hear her voice, Lian Rongrong found a high place to stand on.

"Please listen to me, everyone. This strange insect is not as terrible as you imagine."

I once read in a book that this little creature is called a crayfish. If cooked properly, it's a true delicacy.

"What? You're going to cook it and eat it?" An old man leaning on a cane stood in front of the crowd.

For the older people in the crowd, Lian Rongrong's words were simply a fantasy.

The strange insect that terrified everyone became a delicacy on the table in this young girl's mouth.

Lian Rongrong knew that simply talking wouldn't be enough to get people to accept her. So she looked at Ruan Nianzhi and asked:

"Dr. Ruan, could you please get me a pot? And some seasonings for cooking as usual?"

Ruan Nianzhi looked at Lian Rongrong with some concern, but finally nodded.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Ruan Nianzhi actually brought Lian Rongrong a pot. Of course, there were also the seasonings and some kitchen utensils that Lian Rongrong wanted.

The seasonings available in that era were truly scarce, consisting only of salt, sugar, pepper, and chili.

Fortunately, there were scallions and garlic, otherwise Lian Rongrong would really only have steamed crayfish as an option.

Lian Rongrong looked at the seasonings in front of her and felt that making garlic crayfish seemed like a safer option.

Although spicy crayfish is a classic, without Sichuan peppercorns, the flavor will definitely be inferior.

To showcase her culinary skills, Lian Rongrong ultimately chose garlic crayfish, a dish that is relatively easy to make mistakes with.

Without further ado, Lian Rongrong rolled up her sleeves and took the things that Ruan Nianzhi had brought.

In an instant, everyone's attention was drawn to this girl who was not afraid of the strange insect.

Sunlight shone on Lian Rongrong, her hair was gently tied up with a wooden hairpin, and a few strands of hair brushed against her cheeks in the wind, making her look quiet and beautiful.

Lian Rongrong held a small knife and focused on chopping fresh garlic, her delicate fingertips gleaming under the light of the knife.

After preparing the minced garlic, Lian Rongrong added an appropriate amount of salt and a little sugar, and then set it aside for later use.

After preparing the minced garlic, the next step is to catch crayfish.

Lian Rongrong picked up a bamboo basket from beside her, rolled up her long skirt, and jumped into the field again.

The strange insects, which were regarded as tigers and leopards by everyone, were thrown into the bamboo basket one by one by Lian Rongrong.

After catching enough crayfish, Lian Rongrong returned to the edge of the field.

Since there was no clean water around, they had to use water from the paddy field to simply wash the crayfish in the bamboo basket.

After cleaning the crayfish, Lian Rongrong started cooking.

The aroma of garlic and the freshness of crayfish wafted through the fields, making everyone's mouths water.

Those standing on the periphery of the crowd craned their necks to try and see what was happening inside.

A few minutes later, Lian Rongrong's garlic crayfish was finally ready.

This lobster smells really good, but it looks really scary.

So when Lian Rongrong served the plate to everyone, everyone had an expression of wanting it but also wanting to refuse.

"It's really delicious, you have to believe me!"

Seeing that no one dared to try, Lian Rongrong simply picked up a crayfish, peeled it open, and put the meat in her mouth.

The savory flavor of the lobster exploded in her mouth, filling Lian Rongrong's taste buds.

Since arriving in Dasheng, Lian Rongrong hasn't tasted such delicious food in a long time.

Watching Lian Rongrong stuff the terrifying worm into her mouth with a look of enjoyment on her face, the expressions of the people around her were priceless.

Despite Lian Rongrong's demonstration, everyone's faces still showed their refusal.

Seeing that no one was willing to accept the invitation, Lian Rongrong handed the plate to Lin Chuyue and invited her with a smile:

"It's really delicious, want to try some?"

"Little sister, it's not that your sister-in-law is being disrespectful, it's just that this thing looks too scary."

Lin Chuyue waved her hand as she backed away.

Lian Rongrong sighed helplessly and murmured, "It's already dead, what are you afraid of?"

Lian Rongrong peeled off another crayfish and stuffed it into her mouth. While others didn't eat it, she ate it with great relish.

Just when Lian Rongrong thought she would have to eat all the garlic crayfish by herself, someone suddenly took a crayfish from the plate.

Lian Rongrong looked up in surprise and saw Ruan Nianzhi frowning deeply as she carefully pulled off the shrimp head.

"Dr. Ruan, let me teach you how to do it." Lian Rongrong demonstrated by peeling another one.

Ruan Nianzhi then successfully peeled the lobster meat out.

"Try it?" Lian Rongrong encouraged Ruan Nianzhi with a smile when she saw that he hadn't put the shrimp in his mouth yet.

Ruan Nianzhi gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, and stuffed the shrimp meat into her mouth.

It didn't have the strange taste I expected. The shrimp meat, coated in minced garlic, was surprisingly fresh.

"How does it taste?" Lian Rongrong asked, leaning closer.

Ruan Nianzhi nodded, replying that it was delicious, while reaching out to grab another crayfish.

Seeing Ruan Nianzhi like this, Lian Rongrong couldn't help but laugh and say:

"There was a Mr. Lu in our area who once said that the first person to eat a crab is admirable. Who but a brave person would dare to eat it?"

In my opinion, the first person to eat crayfish is more admirable, after all, these things are much uglier than crabs.

So, Dr. Ruan, you are a true warrior!

Ruan Nianzhi felt a little embarrassed by Lian Rongrong's flattery. A blush crept onto her fair cheeks.

But he remained as gentle and refined as ever, smiling slightly as he said to Lian Rongrong:

"But Miss was the first person to eat crayfish."

"I don't count!" Lian Rongrong blurted out, which made Lin Chuyue, who was standing next to her, laugh.

"Hey little sister, what do you mean by 'not considered human'? You mean not considered a person?"

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this, and the tense atmosphere created by the strange insect vanished instantly.

With Ruan Nianzhi taking the lead, the others also mustered up the courage to try.

Before long, the large plate of crayfish was completely devoured by everyone.

The crayfish, which was originally disliked and feared by everyone, has suddenly become a rare delicacy.

Those who didn't get to eat it felt regretful.

"Don't worry, everyone. Let's go catch some crayfish together, and I'll cook them for you later."

Standing not far away, watching Lian Rongrong roll up her sleeves, Ruan Nianzhi felt a strange emotion welling up inside her that she had never felt before...