SIAS Chapter 56.1

At noon, deep in the reed marsh, several wild ducks narrowly escaped.

“Wow, there’s a nest of duck eggs!” Qian Lailai exclaimed and stepped forward, “It’s just right for an extra dish!”

“Let’s do it here. It’s noon now, so there shouldn’t be anyone here.” Li Mengxue was walking breathlessly with a backpack on her back. The apples and melons she brought were hidden under the thick thatch.

Zheng Xiaolong and Chen Zhihe had flour hidden under their backpacks and firewood on top.

Yun Guyuan had already caught the fish and was holding it in his hand. He also carried a basket of stones.

Yi Qingqing took the fish and began to process it. Yun Guyuan was responsible for leading Zheng Xiaolong and Chen Zhihe to build two simple stoves with stones. Qian Lailai and Li Mengxue washed vegetables and fruits respectively.

When the fish was put into the pot, the fragrance spread out. Slowly, everyone squatted by the pot without any prior agreement.

“Qingqing, I always feel that your cooking skills have improved again.” Qian Lailai said after slurping her saliva.

Li Mengxue nodded, “Come on, I have the same feeling. I suddenly want more scum like Cai Chunshan. If only I were a man, I would do my best to marry Qingqing home!”

She had an entire supermarket’s worth of supplies, but they were all raw. Her cooking skills were pretty good, and she was quite satisfied until she tasted Yi Qingqing’s cooking. She suddenly felt that her own cooking was not delicious.

“Do you want to marry me and cook for you every day?” Yi Qingqing said unhappily, “You wish!”

Li Mengxue covered her chest, “Woo~ My confession was rejected. I’m so sad!”

“I can cook, and I will cook for you every day in the future.” Zheng Xiaolong comforted her.

Li Mengxue gave him a look of disdain, “How can what you cook be the same as what the chef cooks? You’re not even as good as me!”

“Hahaha…” Qian Lailai looked at the two of them and laughed so hard that she lost her balance and her whole body tilted to the side.

Chen Zhihe quickly grabbed her.

The dishes were ready, and then Yi Qingqing said, “To celebrate the success of our mouse-catching operation. Let’s eat!”

“We are destined to meet each other. We went to the countryside together and experienced all these things together. We can be said to have a friendship that can share weal and woe. Why don’t we become brothers and sisters today? From now on, in Xiangshui Village, we will have someone we can trust…” Chen Zhihe said suddenly with great interest.

Before he could finish his words, Zheng Xiaolong covered his mouth and said, “What brother and sister? Don’t you have enough brothers and sisters?”

Chen Zhihe finally got the right to speak again, “I just feel that we have done such a big thing together, so we should commemorate it. Besides, I really don’t have a younger sister at home.”

Qian Lailai thought that this Chen Zhihe was really stupid. Everyone knew Zheng Xiaolong’s feelings for Li Mengxue, but he dared to talk about the brother and sister relationship.

However, seeing that he was honest and cute, she said, “Comrade Chen has a point, but let’s not talk about brother and sister. We don’t know how long we will stay in this country. If we encounter difficulties in the future, we can just help each other.”

“Yes, that’s what I mean.” Chen Zhihe smiled gratefully at Qian Lailai

Li Mengxue suddenly became interested and wanted to play. She said, “Then, let’s set up a secret organization. It’s the kind that doesn’t show its true colors at ordinary times, but supports everyone when one side is in trouble. Mouse catching is the first mission of our organization. We planned this in the reed marsh and held a celebration party in the reed marsh. How about calling it the Reed Marsh Squad?”

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