The rabbit had transformed into rabbit meat.
"It's all taken care of."
Xue Yuantong held a large basin filled to the brim with several pounds of rabbit meat, definitely enough for them to eat.
"Jiang Ning, are we cooking now?" She swallowed. She had skipped breakfast and was starving, wishing she could light the fire and whip up a dish at lightning speed.
Jiang Ning said, "Didn't we agree on a picnic? We'll cook when we get to the River Dam."
Xue Yuantong froze. She had thought they would eat first, then go have a picnic at the River Dam.
"Ah, then do we have to carry the gas tank over there too?"
Jiang Ning said evenly, "We'll start a fire right by the river and try a real picnic."
Xue Chuchu, who rarely spoke, chimed in.
"I think that sounds great. I've never done that before."
Xue Yuantong thought about it and found it novel. She eagerly took charge. "Jiang Ning, you've got everything ready, right? Let's go!"
Jiang Ning had long since finished preparing. The large box was packed full of things: pots and bowls, a jug of oil, a bag of flour, vegetables, fruit, and more.
There was also the large bottle of cola Xue Chuchu had brought.
It was rather different from the picnics people talked about online. Their preparations were very plain and down-to-earth.
There was some empty space left in the box. Jiang Ning took the large basin from Xue Yuantong and put it inside. It fit perfectly.
There were several pounds of rabbit meat in the basin, enough to make Xue Yuantong's fingers turn slightly white from carrying it.
Xue Chuchu asked, "Tongtong, do you have any gloves at home? The kind of white gloves used for work?"
"Of course. My house has