Chapter 148 This fruit is amazing! I, the little mouse, almost burned on the spot! (2/2)

"stop!"

Ruan Tang quickly scooped it into her arms to prevent it from running away again.

"That's enough for today, no more eating." She put on a stern face and looked at it seriously.

Little White immediately let out a pitiful "squeak," not understanding why.

Ruan Tang gently squeezed its little paws, her voice softening instantly: "You've only just woken up, and the energy in your body isn't stable yet. These fruits are too potent with spiritual energy. If you eat too much and fall asleep, you'll miss the New Year."

She leaned close to Xiaobai's ear and whispered seductively:

"There will be lots and lots of delicious food during the Chinese New Year, including meatballs, crispy fried pork, and new clothes. Most importantly, I'll give you a big red envelope!"

"If you fall asleep, it will all be gone."

Upon hearing "delicious food" and "big red envelope," Xiaobai's eyes lit up instantly.

It immediately forgot all the colorful fruits, grabbed Ruan Tang's fingers tightly with its little paws, and nodded vigorously.

I'm not eating anymore!

No matter how delicious or fragrant the fruit is, none of them can compare to my little master's!

………………………………

In the afternoon, at the educated youth settlement.

On the earthen kang, Yu Hao and Duan Zhou, exhausted from returning from the reed field, collapsed onto the kang like two salted fish.

As soon as you enter the room, you can smell a faint herbal scent.

Yu Hao frowned and glanced around the room, noticing that the bed Yu Siyuan had slept on before had been replaced with a slightly worn bedding.

"Old Lü, who moved in?" He kicked Lü Hongwei, who was lying lifeless on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Lu Hongwei lazily opened one eye and gestured towards that bunk with his lip.

“An Sanchuan. Doctor Han said he no longer needs to take medicine, he's almost fully recovered, so he moved back from Doctor Han's house today.”

Yu Hao simply said "Oh" and didn't ask any more questions.

He turned around and saw Tao Yuming push the door open and come in.

Tao Yuming carried a chill from the outside world, but his gentle face always wore a faint smile that made people feel comfortable.

Yu Hao's heart skipped a beat. He took a few steps over and nudged him with his elbow.

"Hey, Tao Yuming, I need to talk to you about something."

Tao Yuming stopped in his tracks, his light gray eyes looking at him, and asked gently, "What is it?"

"How about we grab a bite tonight?" Yu Hao scratched the back of his head, his eyes darting around, a hint of unease flashing across his face.

“I got a chicken, we’re having spicy chicken today, Chef Duan Zhou’s cooking is amazing. I’ll wash the vegetables and dishes, you can steam the rice… how about starting the fire?” Yu Hao didn’t mention that he didn’t know how to steam rice, mainly because it was hard to say. If you didn’t have to worry about it being undercooked or turning into a pot of porridge, he could manage it.

Yu Siyuan used to do this job, but now that he's gone, he realizes he can't even cook rice properly.

Duan Zhou, standing to the side, shouted loudly, "Haozi, don't look down on me! Who said I can't do it? What's so hard about steaming rice!"

Yu Hao ignored him, his eyes still fixed on Tao Yuming, and added, "The three of us are just right. One of us can cook the rice, another can stir-fry the vegetables, and I'll be in charge of washing the vegetables and dishes. How about that?"

Tao Yuming's little scheme instantly came to life.

Two days ago, when he went to the brigade headquarters to deliver the grain, he overheard Yu Hao calling Yan Yu "brother," and only then did he realize that the two had a special relationship.

In this life, Yan Yu is not as aloof as he was in his previous life, but he is still as cold as ice. Apart from his beloved wife, he doesn't interact much with anyone else.

Tao Yuming wanted to repay the kindness and get closer to her, but she couldn't find a way.

Now, isn't the opportunity delivered right to our doorstep?

His smile deepened, appearing warm and sincere.

"Okay, I'm fine with it."

"It'll be more lively with more people, and I'd also like to try your cooking." (This chapter has been read. Please click to continue reading the next chapter!)