Next, Xu Zhixuan was finally put to use. Although he was unwilling, everyone seemed to have discovered Xu Zhixuan's strengths. It could also be said that it was a position. It was quite good to let him be a jungle nanny-type deputy patriarch. After all, with such a person, everyone could relax a lot, especially the program team. They were even more happy about this. They were willing to see him integrate well into the program without clashing with Jin Bingwan's position.
"Uncle, teach me how to handle fish. I want to learn too!" Pu Baoying had been in a state of idleness since she got off the plane. She was so leisurely that even she felt a little embarrassed. Now that she saw how to handle fish, she felt that she should be able to help a little.
Xu Zhixuan saw Pu Baoying walk to his side and make this request. He was also very happy to teach her. After all, as a woman, if she didn't even know how to do this, it was conceivable that she would be embarrassed by her mother-in-law after marriage, especially when she was a celebrity.
"Actually, it's very simple to handle these fish. First, wash the fish, put it on the ground, and press it with your hands. Remember, if the fish is still alive, hit the fish head hard with the flat of the knife. That way, the fish will calm down. Use the back of the knife to scrape the scales in the opposite direction because the back of the knife won't scrape the fish's skin. It's easier to scrape from the tail to the fish head. "Xu Zhixuan explained while demonstrating to Pu Baoying. He taught her very carefully.
Seeing that Pu Baoying was listening seriously, Xu Zhixuan was also talking enthusiastically. The other members were also attracted. They picked up the knife and prepared to open the fish. "Use the tip of the knife to cut the belly of the fish from the anus all the way to the bottom of the gills. The tip of the knife shouldn't go too deep. Otherwise, it won't taste good if it cuts the internal organs or gallbladder." In this regard, Xu Zhixuan also specifically instructed and continued to explain, "Use your hands to take out everything in the belly. Also, be careful of the gallbladder. Then, open the gills and take out the things inside. Finally, just wash the fish."
"What if I accidentally break the gallbladder?" Pu Baoying asked.
Xu Zhixuan smiled. Seeing the other party's worried expression, he comforted her. "Actually, if you really accidentally break the gallbladder, don't worry. You can rub some white wine, baking soda, or baking powder into the belly of the fish, let it sit for a while, and then wash it with clean water! But in our current situation, you have to be careful! "Then he took out a fish and handed it to Pu Baoying, asking her to try it.
Pu Baoying pressed a fish with her hand and began to listen to Xu Zhixuan's explanation and demonstration. She began to process the fish. Her serious look made everyone feel that this girl would definitely be a good wife and mother when she got married in the future. Jin Bingwan had already changed his clothes and joined in. Everyone picked up the materials at a high speed, far faster than Xu Zhixuan.
After dealing with the fish, everyone carried the five rainbow trout and went to the Maori survival camp with satisfaction. After all, they wouldn't go hungry today. Firstly, they had the fish in their hands, and secondly, they hadn't entered the depths of the New Zealand jungle. They were still in the park, and there were many Maori camps nearby.
As soon as they arrived at the camp, Xu Zhixuan entered the zone and said, "Here, we have to start a fire first. Then, before the sky turns dark, we have to build a camp for sleeping!" As for eating the fish, that would have to wait until these things were done!
"That's right, that's right. How about this, we'll be in charge of building the camp. You take Pu Baoying to start the fire and cook the fish. How about that?" Jin Bingwan used a negotiating tone to discuss with Xu Zhixuan. After all, looking at Xu Zhixuan's posture, he probably wanted to be in charge. However, building the camp had always been his job, and he didn't want to give it up. He also considered Xu Zhixuan's attitude, so he used such a tone.
Xu Zhixuan thought for a while and nodded in agreement. After all, he had just joined the show, and if he immediately competed with the main host, it would easily leave a bad impression on the other members. "Alright then, I'll go with Baoying to process the fish. You guys have to be quick. At this time, the sky will darken in a few hours at most." He was afraid that the other party would have to build a complicated camp and waste time, so he reminded them.
"Well, you guys go ahead. Just prepare the food for us, Deputy Patriarch!" Lu Yuzhen was very happy to see Xu Zhixuan agree. He also didn't want Xu Zhixuan to have a conflict with Jin Bingwan, because both were indispensable, especially Xu Zhixuan's popularity, which was what the show needed the most.
The others might not have thought as carefully as Lu Yuzhen, but they could still feel the stalemate just now. If Xu Zhixuan wanted to rush to build the camp, except for Pu Baoying and Zheng Xiyuan, who would probably support him, Li Bimo would not help either side. The other two would support Jin Bingwan, so Xu Zhixuan would give in.
"Sorry to trouble you, Deputy Patriarch!" Everyone followed Lu Yuzhen's tone and shouted.
Pu Baoying saw that she was ignored and said unhappily, "I also have a part in it, okay? I also helped when processing the fish!"
"Yeah, thank you, Little Sister Baoying!"
After the discussion, Xu Zhixuan brought Pu Baoying a few meters away from the camp and began to prepare the fire. Pu Baoying looked curiously at Xu Zhixuan's hands as he made the dry grass into a bird's nest. She asked curiously, "Uncle, why are you making a bird's nest?"
"Oh, you're talking about this? Because when we start the fire, after the flint is thrown in, the flame will fall into the bird's nest, and it will be easy to ignite!" Xu Zhixuan was very experienced. In just two strokes, the fire was lit, and he began to add wood. He also instructed, "When placing the wood, it's best to form the shape of a pyramid. Also, distinguish the direction of the wind and use the favorable conditions to build different bonfires according to the terrain."
"Oh, there's so much to starting a fire!" Pu Baoying was a little depressed that she had to be so particular about starting a fire.
Xu Zhixuan made two simple barbecue racks and placed them on both sides of the fire pit. He used a tree branch to put it on the fire pit and let Pu Baoying watch. Xu Zhixuan turned and walked into the forest, looking for the Maori introduced to him by the Maori. He wanted to use the Maori to wrap the fish up and cook it in the fire pit.
"Brother, what are you looking for?" Zheng Xiyuan, who was trying his best to collect wood to build a sleeping camp, saw Xu Zhixuan walk in and asked curiously. After all, wasn't Xu Zhixuan's task to start a fire to grill the fish? Why was he here?
Xu Zhixuan did not hide anything and told him his thoughts. He asked, "Did you see any Maori?" Zheng Xiyuan shook his head and continued to search. According to what the Maori had said, there should be a lot of Maori and he should be able to find it.
"Zhixuan is walking inside. What are you going to do?" Li Bimo asked as soon as Xu Zhixuan left. After all, he was not close to Xu Zhixuan, but Xu Zhixuan was his senior. There was bound to be a gap between the two of them because he was older.
Zheng Xiyuan did not think too much about it and repeated what Xu Zhixuan had said. Li Bimo praised, "Wow, the deputy chief is really the deputy chief. He thinks more than us, unlike us who only think about grilling the fish." This praise came from the bottom of his heart.
Soon, Xu Zhixuan found the Maori. When he returned to the camp, the fish was still dripping with fish oil, making the fire even stronger. Pu Baoying saw that Xu Zhixuan had returned and heaved a sigh of relief. She said, "Uncle, look, the fish is dripping something. What's going on?"
"Oh, that. It's fish oil, the fats of the fish. It's fine!" After Xu Zhixuan explained, he began to prepare the Maori and fish. When he was done, he let Lu Yuzhen, who had just returned from collecting the materials, look after the fish. He then joined Jin Bingwan's team.
Soon, the materials were almost all collected. Xu Zhixuan's fish was cooked, but there was still no sign of the sleeping camp. Everyone decided to finish the fish first before starting to build the camp. They first took the grilled fish and placed it on top of the Maori. The fragrance of the fish wafted into everyone's nose.
"It smells so good. It must taste good!" Pu Zhengzhe looked at the grilled fish in Xu Zhixuan's hands and choked on his saliva. The aroma had already aroused his appetite and he could not help but praise.
Jin Bingwan also nodded. Everyone had not eaten anything since they got off the plane. Not counting the snacks, after catching the fish just now, their stomachs were already sticking to their backs. He took the initiative to help and tore off some fish and put it into his mouth. He sighed, "Ah, if only there was salt now."
"It's delicious!" Pu Baoying ate the fish that Xu Zhixuan handed to her. Although the taste was bland, the taste of the fish itself was very good. She praised, "Uncle, your culinary skills are amazing. I even suspect that I will have to go on a diet after this round of the jungle."
"It tastes good. It's very tender!"
"It's delicious. There's no fishy smell!"
Xu Zhixuan was quite satisfied with his cooking. Except that the skin was a little crispy, the meat inside was very tender. It melted quickly in the mouth. Everyone quickly finished the grilled fish. Xu Zhixuan pulled out the Maori that was buried deep under the bonfire. The outside was all burnt.
Pu Baoying was worried, "Is the inside also burnt?" Everyone was worried. After all, they had just tasted the fish and they were not full yet.
"Don't worry. I specially wrapped two layers. It won't be burnt!" Sure enough, as Xu Zhixuan said, the Maori on the surface had been burnt. The Maori on the inside was only a little burnt. When they opened it, the fish inside was intact. Everyone swallowed their saliva again.
"Try it!" Ladies first. Xu Zhixuan tore off a piece of fish and handed it to Pu Baoying. Everyone looked at her attentively, waiting for her evaluation.
Pu Baoying first took a small bite of the fish. Her eyes suddenly lit up. She quickly put the rest of the fish into her mouth with a satisfied expression on her face. She raised her hands to Xu Zhixuan and gave him two thumbs up to express her satisfaction.
"Is it delicious? Let me try it! " Pu Zhengzhe, who couldn't wait, tore off a piece of fish first. Because it was stuffy and well protected by the Maori, he tore off a whole piece of fish. He took a bite and handed the rest to Lu Yuzhen. He copied Pu Baoying and gave Xu Zhixuan a thumbs up. He praised, "It's delicious. Zhixuan's cooking is great."
Xu Zhixuan saw that everyone was satisfied, and his face was flushed. While eating the fish that Pu Baoying handed over, he used a knife to separate the fish from the bones so that the members could avoid eating the bones. This considerate action attracted everyone's support. The position of the nanny-type deputy patriarch was deeply rooted in people's hearts. Even Jin Bingwan had to sigh at how quickly Xu Zhixuan integrated into the program.
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