In the beginning, Fangzheng only felt that this method was fun and not necessarily delicious.
But after a while, Fangzheng smelled a faint mushroom fragrance. Similarly, the smell was very faint, so faint that it didn't seem very delicious.
After a while, Jin Jiatong carefully picked up the lotus leaf.
Little Sun wiped the saliva from the corner of her mouth and said, "Brother, I smell the Seven Treasures Soup. I really want to drink it."
"This is called Seven Treasures Soup?" Fangzheng asked in surprise. He never expected the little fellow to casually make something with such an elegant name.
Jin Jiatong said, "This is a method passed down in our village. It's said that when our ancestors made it, they were very particular about it. They used precious fungi from the mountains at a specific time and place, so it's called Seven Treasures Soup.
However, we just want to eat and fill our stomachs, so we don't have the time to look for those things. Besides, we might not be able to find them. Furthermore, there's no seasoning and only some salt, so let's just make do with it.
This Seven Treasures Soup contains water in the lotus leaf, so the water won't flow out. Heating it through the soil won't damage the lotus leaf. The water and mushrooms inside will boil in the lotus leaf, and all the fragrance will be locked in the lotus leaf. Therefore, even without any other seasoning, the taste of this soup is still quite good. "
As she spoke, Little Sun had already used the lotus leaf to make a simple bowl and handed it to Fangzheng with both hands.
Fangzheng looked at the exquisite lotus leaf bowl in his hand as a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. This small bowl was very simple, but it was definitely not simple. To make it into a small bowl without damaging the lotus leaf without causing it to scatter the moment it touched the hand, it was definitely a technical job.
Fangzheng shot a glance at Little Sun, who was sitting by the side and quietly shaking her feet. Then, she skillfully folded a lotus leaf into a small bowl. He realized that the two children were giving him more and more inconceivable things …
"Master, have some soup." As Jin Jiatong spoke, he tore a small hole on the side of the lotus leaf pot. The soup inside immediately rushed out and fell into the small bowl in Fangzheng's hand.
When it was filled, Jin Jiatong only needed to tilt the lotus leaf pot slightly to prevent the soup from flowing out. Then, he poured a bowl for Little Sun and himself …
Fangzheng no longer had the time to pay attention to the situation over there. All his attention was on the lotus leaf bowl in front of him. To be precise, it was the Seven Treasures Soup!
There was no oil in the soup, but the aroma of mushrooms wafting from the soup was better than any oil. The fragrance inundated his olfactory senses and whetted his appetite. Fangzheng could not help but take a bite and found the fragrance lingering in his mouth. He could not tell which mushroom it was, but it seemed to have a hint of everything. Yet the fusion was perfect. It was so fragrant that he could not help but drink it. But after a few mouthfuls, Fangzheng sadly realized that the soup was gone!
When Jin Jiatong saw this, he smiled and said, "Master, if you like to drink, drink more."
Fangzheng nodded immediately. "It's indeed delicious. This is the best soup This Penniless Monk has ever had."
After another bowl, the soup in the lotus leaf was almost empty. Fangzheng naturally didn't want to fight with the two children.
No matter how Jin Jiatong persuaded him, he refused to drink it.
Jin Jiatong had no choice but to give it to Little Sun, who was like a greedy little cat, who licked her lips. Little Sun held the lotus leaf bowl and drank it sweetly. Her big eyes turned into crescent moons, looking very cute.
After finishing the soup, Jin Jiatong said, "Master, the soup is finished. You can eat the main course now."
"Main course?" Fangzheng was taken aback. What else could be used as a main course around here?
Jin Jiatong opened the lotus leaf pot and spread the lotus leaves on the ground. There was a small pile of mushrooms lying on the lotus leaves! Although these mushrooms weren't considered beautiful, they were black, white, green, and light red! Coupled with the green color of the lotus leaves, and the moment the lotus leaf pot was opened, all the fragrance inside exploded at the same time. The fragrance that assaulted his nose made Fangzheng feel his stomach rumble. All his gluttony was activated!
Just at this moment, a small hand stretched out and started grabbing wildly.
Jin Jiatong hurriedly slapped the tiny hand. Little Sun stuck out her tongue and retracted her hot red hand. She pouted and said pitifully, "Brother, I'm hungry …"
Jin Jiatong said, "There's a guest here."
Little Sun said, "But the guest is a good person. There's no need to be so polite with a good person, right? Everyone is eating. If there's no need to stand on ceremony, it will be more enjoyable."
Just as Jin Jiatong was about to say something, Fangzheng said with a smile, "Young Patron, you're right. There's no need to stand on ceremony. If you stand on ceremony, the food won't be as enjoyable. Young Patron, there's no need to stand on ceremony. Eat. "
With that said, Fangzheng didn't stand on ceremony. He reached out to grab a net-like bamboo shoot and threw it into his mouth. It was smooth and tender, and the fragrance surged straight into his organs. It felt so good that Fangzheng couldn't help but praise, "Delicious!"
Seeing that Fangzheng no longer maintained his elegant, gentle, and refined appearance, he sat cross-legged and rolled up his sleeves, looking like a big brother next door.
For some reason, Jin Jiatong smiled when he saw Fangzheng's smile. Then, he relaxed. It was the restraint and politeness he had towards strangers and benefactors.
After putting down everything, Jin Jiatong grabbed the mushrooms and handed them to Little Sun. Seeing Little Sun beaming as she ate, he helped her wipe the soup from the corner of her mouth before eating as well.
There were only so many mushrooms, so Fangzheng naturally didn't eat too much. After taking two simple bites, he cast A Golden Millet Dream. It made the two feel that he had eaten a lot and that there was no need to stand on ceremony. They also ate freely.
Fangzheng laughed when he saw the two fellows burping.
The meal was prepared by Jin Jiatong. After the meal, Fangzheng naturally helped clean up. In the end … he was despised again!
"Master, it's best you recite the scriptures and look at the scenery. This … You're not good at it, "Jin Jiatong said with a grin. This wasn't a form of respect from before, but a form of mockery.
Fangzheng rubbed his bald head in embarrassment. He thought about it. He was also from a poor family and had lived on the mountain before. Logically speaking, his ability to clean up shouldn't be weaker than Jin Jiatong's!
But here, facing a picnic, no matter what he did, he was far inferior to Jin Jiatong. He couldn't even compare to Little Sun …
Since he was despised, Fangzheng didn't stand on ceremony. He ran to the side and really enjoyed the scenery.
Not long after, the two little guys completely extinguished the fire, and then buried it with soil. The leftover leaves were also buried. Everything seemed to have returned to the scene before they came.
Fangzheng asked in surprise, "You did it so thoroughly?"
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