Chapter 729: Chapter 729: The Friendship Established by Crawfish
Unfortunately, it is already autumn and the crayfish season is past. You will have to wait until next year if you want to eat them.
Upon learning this, Qiao Xiaomai quickly asked Ya Wuxia for his detailed address. She was determined to buy some crayfish to breed at her place!
Seeing Qiao Xiaomai’s love for crayfish, Ya Wuxia immediately offered to give her dozens of crayfish for free.
Qiao Xiaomai didn’t refuse. After she cooks them, she can invite Ya Wuxia to taste them.
The three of them enjoyed their meal and had a lively conversation. After dinner, Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang simply returned to their room upstairs. They decided to check out the next day!
At night, lying on the bed, Qaio Xiaomai was so excited that she had trouble falling asleep. She lay on her side with her leg resting on Tong Sanlang and her hand on his chest, constantly drawing circles. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn N0v3l.Fiɾe.net
“After you pass your exam, we must celebrate by feasting on two pots of crayfish!”
The dozen or so pots of crayfish in her space were originally meant to last a lifetime, with her eating one or two occasionally. But now that she knew there were crayfish here too, she was eager to tuck in!
“Deal,” Tong Sanlang said, holding her hand that was drawing on his chest. “This trip to Prefecture City was worthwhile.”
“Indeed!” exclaimed Qiao Xiaomai, nodding her head enthusiastically. “Breeding crayfish, wow, I see money flying towards me!”
Tong Sanlang smiled and tightened his grip on her hand. “Sleep, we have a lot to do tomorrow.”
Qiao Xiaomai was in charge of making money for the family, and he was responsible for the Imperial Examination!
They would give it their all!
The next day, the pair got up early, packed their things into a wooden box, and checked out of the room.
At the rented courtyard, the two of them first carried out a thorough cleaning, then went to buy pots, dishes, spoons, oil, salt, sauces, rice, flour, vegetables, and other things.
Though Qiao Xiaomai also had rice and flour in her space, she needed to buy some to keep up appearances.
After busying themselves all morning, Qiao Xiaomai was a little tired. Tong Sanlang went to buy firewood and a bath tub, and boiled water for a bath.
Living in the city required spending money on everything.
After bath, they slept soundly on the bed, and woke up completely refreshed from their journey.
While Tong Sanlang sat at the desk studying, Qiao Xiaomai eagerly sorted out the dozens of crayfish.
Hot and spicy crayfish is a classic flavor, but there were no peppers here, so this classic way of eating couldn’t be replicated. Qiao Xiaomai simply cooked it in a soy sauce braise.
Then she cooked a dish of ‘Buddha jumps over the wall’.
This is an impressive dish worthy of comparison to crayfish!
Besides these two dishes, she also cooked two vegetables and then asked Tong Sanlang to invite Ya Wuxia.
By the time the fragrance of ‘Buddha jumps over the wall’ had spread throughout the small courtyard and reached the landlord’s house. The landlord came over to ask what Qiao Xiaomai had cooked that smelled so good.
Qiao Xiaomai was generous and gave a bowl to them.
Seeing abalone and shark fin in it, the landlord felt embarrassed and insisted on giving her money.
Qiao Xiaomai didn’t want it. It was just a bowl of ‘Buddha jumps over the wall’ and she was in a happy mood today!
After sending the landlord away, Tong Sanlang returned with Ya Wuxia.
Ya Wuxia, who caught the aroma of ‘Buddha jumps over the wall’ before he entered the courtyard, was so surprised that he kept giving Qiao Xiaomai thumbs up, repeating “sister you are so skilled” over and over again.
He was straightforward and, after the meal the day before, had already struck up a brotherly relationship with Tong Sanlang.
Qiao Xiaomai laughed modestly.
To deal with foodies, ‘Buddha jumps over the wall’ was sure to impress.