Geng Lu fought back the urge to swallow. How could it smell so good? The food Xue Yuantong cooked smelled far better than her mother's cooking.
Xue Chuchu had just set down a large plate when Xue Yuantong brought over another one from behind her. It was still crayfish—there were simply too many to fit on a single plate.
Geng Lu came to her senses and followed them into the kitchen to carry dishes. As for Jiang Ning, he sat on a square stool like some grand old master.
Xue Chuchu brought out another bowl of food. It was Chicken and Pancake Stew—well, a small portion, with only half a chicken.
Ten jin of crayfish sounded intimidating, but there was actually very little meat, perhaps only one or two jin. If they were trying to fill up, it definitely would not be enough for four people.
Especially since Xue Yuantong and Xue Chuchu could both eat quite a lot.
Looking at the Chicken and Pancake Stew on the table, Jiang Ning smiled knowingly. He remembered that when he had first eaten at Xue Yuantong's house last year, Aunt Gu had made this dish too.
Geng Lu brought over the final small plate. It was green beans stir-fried with shredded pork, emerald green and enticing. Just looking at it, one could tell how crisp it would be.
Xue Yuantong announced, "Spicy Crayfish, Chicken and Pancake Stew, String Beans with Shredded Pork—all here!"
"It's so hot, so hot! I want Sprite!"
Today's meal had been cooked in an earthen stove. Using one in weather like this was indeed unbearably hot.
To make lunch even better, Jiang Ning had not lowered the kitchen's temperature by much.
Xue Chuchu set out several small dishes filled with seasonings. Dipping the crayfish meat in them made