Chapter 38

Shi Wen, "Oh, thank you for your hard work."

"Of course, we hunted so many wild domestic boars, everyone should have a taste." Zhou Hongzhong chuckled. "You guys went to pick chestnuts and came back?"

The dogs still had chestnut balls stuck to them, which Zhou Hongzhong noticed immediately.

Shi Wen laughed, "Yes, the chestnuts we picked this year are quite good. Why don't you take some home to eat?"

"No, no, we still have to deliver wild domestic pigs to other units. You guys eat them," Zhou Hongzhong said with a smile. "I'll come visit you again next time."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhou Hongzhong quickly left with his men.

Ge Yue peeked out from behind the door, eagerly asking, "Teacher, Brother Shi, how do you cook wild domestic pigs?! Let's go prepare the ingredients."

Shi Wen looked towards Yan Kexing.

Yan Kexing: "Let's roast them. They're perfect for roasting with chestnuts."

Shi Wen immediately said, "Okay, I'll go find the charcoal and set up the grill while I'm at it."

The ranch has a full set of barbecue equipment, including a barbecue grill and charcoal, which may have been left over from roasting a whole lamb before.

It can be used after a little cleaning.

This was the first time that Gong Jiang and his two companions had the opportunity to taste wild domestic pigs, and they worked very diligently.

Shi Wen also came to help out.

Today's head chef is still Yan Kexing, and everyone follows his instructions.

Zhou Hongzhong and his team must have found a reliable expert to process the wild domestic pigs. The blood was drained, and the skin was burned, so it was pure meat and didn't require any further processing from them.

Yan Kexing sliced and marinated the meat, then cut off two pieces of lean meat, cut them into several pieces, and put them into the food bowls of the two Hu Zai. He also cut a few pieces for Cong Zai and the dogs.

The domesticated pigs that were delivered were half-grown piglets; their meat was tender and much tastier than that of wild boars.

After tidying up a bit, they gathered around the makeshift grill and began grilling the meat.

In addition to the meat, Yan Kexing also made slits in the chestnuts and placed them around the grill to bake slowly.

The five people sat down in front of the grill and slowly started grilling the meat.

The charcoal fire gently licked the large slices of meat, drawing out the fat and transforming it into a rich aroma.

They grilled the food while brushing it with Yan Kexing's secret sauce.

As the sauce heats up, it intertwines perfectly with the meat, releasing an even richer aroma that makes everyone's mouths water.

Unable to resist any longer, Shi Wen waited until the meat was cooked, then immediately grabbed a leaf of lettuce she had just picked and washed from the backyard, wrapped it around the meat, and stuffed it into her mouth.

It smells delicious!

The Shi Wen of grilled meat, the spiciness of the sauce, and the crispness of the lettuce combine perfectly, making it fragrant, delicious, and not greasy at all.

Everyone wrapped the meat in lettuce and ate it, showing the same happy expression, except for Yan Kexing.

Yan Kexing remained calm while enjoying the food.

The dogs smelled the aroma and came running over, barking.

Shi Wen doesn't treat her dogs like outsiders at all; she grills meat and wraps it in lettuce for them to eat.

The little ones were even happier, jumping around on the sidelines.

Everyone ate meat heartily, drank lemon honey water in large gulps, and chatted and laughed.

The sunset was in full bloom overhead, and the aroma of roasted meat and chestnuts wafted through the air.

Shi Wen raised his glass of lemon honey water. "Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate!"

Chapter 38

As autumn deepens day by day, the chill in the pasture grows heavier.

That morning, Shi Wen was cooking. When I opened the door, I found the floor covered in white frost, sparkling like a layer of ice crystals on withered grass.

At first glance, he thought it was snowing.

Hearing the noise, the dogs ran over from the barn.

When they run, their breath turns into white vapor.

Shi Wen rubbed his hands together and whispered to the dog that was about to bark, "Don't bark, don't bark, your teacher Yan is sleeping."

The Fu Wa at the front tilted its head and whispered, "Woof?"

Shi Wen gently rubbed its face and then said to the other dogs, "Come on, let's go get you some food."

Yan Kexing's voice came from behind the door. "He's awake."

As he spoke, Yan Kexing opened the door and came out.

Shi Wen looked at him and asked, "Why are you up so early?"

Yan Kexing: "The early bird catches the worm. Let's go, I'll cook with you."

The two walked side by side toward the kitchen.

Shi Wen about the food I prepare for dogs, including hot milk, steamed pumpkin, steamed eggs, and boiled chicken—all simple meals that can be cooked easily. The dogs are going out to herd sheep later, and it's too cold, so they need to eat something a little better.

Yan Kexing then prepared breakfast for the two of them, including fried bread, fried bacon, fried eggs, and soy milk.

The kitchen was big enough for them to cook with two pots at the same time.

Shi Wen cooking tasted mediocre, the aroma from Yan Kexing's restaurant was already wafting out.

The rich aroma of meat and fat made Shi Wen's stomach rumble. He took a deep breath. "Next year, after our sheep and pigs are fully grown, I'm definitely going to make some sausages and cure some ham, and eat sausages and ham every day."

Yan Kexing down and flipped the bacon over. "Then we won't be able to eat it until the year after next."

Shi Wen, "It's okay, the year after next is fine! Anyway, I'm definitely going to eat meat, eggs, and milk produced by our ranch."

Yan Kexing smiled and said, "Then I'll wait."

Shi Wen quickly prepared dog food, carried the pot to serve the dogs, and put vitamin tablets and other medicines in their bowls.

Cong Zai and the two Hu Zai were still fast asleep; their food could be prepared later.

After serving the food, Shi Wen and Yan Kexing returned to the dining table.

Yan Kexing had already assembled the sandwich: eggs, bacon, cheese, tomato, mayonnaise, and bread slices combined to form a giant sandwich.

Shi Wen a happy bite, swallowed it, and then drank a sip of freshly made soy milk. "Since you came, my meals have really improved dramatically."

Yan Kexing took a sip of coffee. "So what did you eat before?"