Glug! Glug!
Ye Yao quickly picked up several large field snails and tossed them into the bucket.
Ye Xiaofeng grew more energetic as he dug up the lotus roots, his face covered in happy smiles.
Su Ningwei looked at the lotus flower in her hand, a hint of regret in her eyes.
Su Ningwei really liked the lotus flower, but she also felt that such a beautiful flower would shrivel up after only a few days once picked. It was such a pity. It would be great if she could eat it.
Ye Chen saw through Su Ningwei's little foodie thoughts and said with a smile, "Put the lotus flower in the car first. When we get back, I'll fry it for you."
"You can actually eat lotus flowers?" Su Ningwei looked astonished.
"You can, and they taste pretty good. Come on, let's go into the pond and pick some lotus pods," Ye Chen said with a smile.
"Okay." Su Ningwei nodded with a smile.
Ye Chen set the net on the bucket, carrying the bucket in one hand while supporting Su Ningwei with the other as they went down into the lotus pond together.
"Watch your step. The mud is deep, so walking in the lotus pond will be difficult. Don't dig for lotus roots, or you'll get your hands dirty. Go pick lotus pods instead. You can peel the lotus seeds inside and eat them raw—they're crisp and sweet," Ye Chen gently instructed.
Su Ningwei nodded and replied, "Okay. I've never had raw lotus seeds before."
"Then I have to peel the first raw lotus seed of your life for you." Ye Chen smiled as he set the bucket on the water, letting it float freely on the surface.
With a stretch of his long arm, Ye Chen