The sky is getting darker, the twilight atmosphere is gathering, and it is already the end of the Shen Dynasty and the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
The new wind rises again in the mountains and forests, blowing the green pines and cypresses in waves, using the branches as strings and the leaves as emblems, seeming to be playing a vast rhythm that will last forever and fill the heaven and earth.
It's freezing cold outside, but it's as warm as spring inside. On top of the roaring charcoal fire, soup is boiling in the pot.
Under the cover of hot and spicy red oil, you can see the fresh and tender fish meat, white and smooth, with seasonal mushrooms and vegetables as a side. The aroma evaporates with the mist, making people fascinated and salivating.
Seeing that the three people in the seat were showing their true nature of gluttons, Meng Guichan couldn't help but smile, and then he coughed lightly and said: "No one has lived in the Jiange for a long time, and the corresponding food materials are inevitably somewhat scarce, so I had to use some winter storage to supplement the story. This hot pot
It’s really too crude, so I hope you can bear with me.”
Hearing this, Gu Xiaoting smiled and smacked his lips and said: "It's not just for winter storage. There are many herrings in the water under the cliff. At this time, they are fat and delicious. Coupled with Aunt Meng's careful cooking, they are definitely better than the so-called
The means of the four most famous buildings in the world."
Xiao Lei next to him had already moved his index finger. After hearing this, he nodded repeatedly and said: "My foster father is right. The hot pot prepared by my aunt is the best in the world. However, the fresh fish is too greasy after all. The cabbage, yam, and mushrooms are all the same."
They are all indispensable.”
Mu Yun listened to the father and son singing together, and he was so complimentary that he didn't forget to boast. He was amused and said jokingly: "Senior Meng asked me to cook that 'chili pepper' earlier. This is the first time I've seen it in my life. Is it possible?"
Did you cultivate it yourself?"
Meng Guichan shook his head and chuckled: "No, chili peppers were introduced from overseas, and are rarely cultivated in Lingnan and Yunnan-Guizhou areas. I traveled in the southwest two years ago and came across this by chance. It is indeed an excellent spicy condiment.
"
Mu Yun nodded and wiped the red eye circles. Xiao Lei saw this and said with a smile: "Okay, Damou, you have to pay for your experience. Besides, you are a Jingxiang hero, don't say you can't eat spicy food."
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Mu Yun said with a wry smile: "It's okay for me to eat spicy food. I just need to be careful not to get it in my eyes. But isn't it true that Master Lei can't eat sour food? Why did he serve such a large glass of plum wine?"
Xiao Lei Nen blushed slightly and spat softly: "I want you to take care of it. I like to eat sour food again. Don't you agree?"
Mu Yun ate a meal for no reason, and was stunned when he heard Gu Xiaoting laugh loudly and said: "Brother Mu, don't blame me, this child has been spoiled by me."
Meng Guichan shook his head when he heard this and said: "What a shameless statement. You, a busy man, can't see Lei'er for more than a few days a year. How can you pamper others?"
Gu Xiaoting couldn't hide his embarrassment, and he paused before saying in a serious voice: "Anyway, thank you so much, Brother Mu, for giving Lei'er your soul. We will definitely remember this kindness in our hearts. If there is any use for us in the future,
Even if Lei’er is asked to tell Gu, Gu will do his best and will never shirk responsibility.”
Mu Yun quickly clasped his fists in greeting and said: "Senior, you have spoken seriously. I have become old friends with Master Lei at the first sight. I have long wanted to make friends, but I have no intention of asking for favors. Besides, Master Lei is compassionate and sacrifices his life to save me. Speaking of which, I still owe him."
More."
Gu Xiaoting nodded slightly and said with a half-smile: "Brother Mu is really broad-minded. As for what you owe, you don't have to calculate it so clearly in the future. In short, it is the fate between the two of you, and Gu is happy to see it come to fruition."
Mu Yun didn't realize what was happening after hearing this, but Xiao Lei blushed with embarrassment and quickly changed the subject: "Okay, my adoptive father always likes to talk about things. If you don't start eating quickly, the fish and meat will be overcooked.
, we can’t live up to my aunt’s hard work.”
After he finished speaking, he held up his spoons and chopsticks and started to eat happily. The remaining three people looked at each other and smiled, and then started to eat.
For a moment, the cups and plates were clinking, the soup kept boiling, and in the mist, the four people were talking and laughing. It was really a warm scene.
After a while, he was full of wine and food. Gu Xiaoting felt quite satisfied and said leisurely with his eyes: "Today I have this opportunity to be served by Aunt Meng's skillful hands. Although I still have some unfinished ideas, at least I am enjoying the food and it is not a loss."
Meng Guichan couldn't help but looked at Gu Xiaoting and said: "You really got an advantage and acted like a good boy. It's obviously you who forced me to stay in charge. Where does this idea of being at a disadvantage come from?"
Gu Xiaoting laughed and said, "Because I have to tell Aunt Meng something important next, and its value is definitely not less than your busy meal."
Meng Guichan was startled and said: "Big deal? What exactly is it?"
Gu Xiaoting smiled mysteriously, patted Mu Yun on the shoulder and said, "Brother Mu and Lei'er will judge together. Today's event is very important to Aunt Meng. I'm not exaggerating."
Mu Yun and Xiao Lei were dumbfounded when they heard this, and Meng Guichan couldn't help but look confused. He raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "There's no need to be mysterious. Just tell me what the big deal is and I will judge its value."
Gu Xiaoting nodded slightly and said: "That's very good, ahem... Actually, this matter is related to my respected husband Mei Heling."
As soon as he started talking, Meng Guichan's face turned serious, and he stared with clear eyes and said in a cold voice: "That's enough, you drank too much today, I'm afraid you can only talk nonsense, it's the right thing to shut up as soon as possible."
The atmosphere in the venue suddenly became tense, and Mu Yun couldn't help but frown, because he had heard before that Meng Guichan's husband had passed away long ago, and there seemed to be some disputes between the two. Now that Gu Xiaoting mentioned Mei Heling's name, he took it seriously.
Somewhat out of place.
Gu Xiaoting paused for a moment, and then said harmoniously: "Aunt Meng, there is no need to be so excited. The untimely death of my respected husband Mei Heling is indeed sad, but the death is gone, and we should look forward to everything.
"
Meng Guichan's expression became even colder. He stood up and walked towards the door. He was obviously really angry.
Mu Yun and Xiao Lei looked at each other, but it was Xiao Lei who stepped forward and grabbed Meng Guichan's arm, saying coquettishly: "Auntie, don't be angry. My foster father must have drunk too much, so he is talking nonsense. Don't be like him."
Meng Guichan said nothing with a sullen face. At this time, he only heard Gu Xiaoting say slowly: "I have received definite news from the Sword Alliance. Mei Heling was not alone at that time. There was a girl accompanying her. The two fathers
Women match each other.”
After hearing this, Meng Guichan suddenly turned around and exclaimed: "What did you say?! The two of them... are father and daughter?"
Meng Guichan was so frightened that even his usual elegant voice changed. Gu Xiaoting saw this and smiled and said: "Yes, that girl has been raised by Mei Heling since she was a child. Judging from her age, she is indeed exactly the same."
Although Meng Guichan suppressed his excitement, his eyes were still full of tears, and he whispered in a trembling voice: "Yun'er... is it really Yun'er? He Ling actually lied to me, and it turned out that he didn't drown her to death at that time?"
Gu Xiaoting said warmly: "After all, tiger poison will not eat its seeds, so even if you have a grudge, you probably won't kill him."
Meng Guichan just woke up as if from a dream. He approached three steps at a time and said eagerly: "What happened to Yun'er? Did He Ling tell her about her life experience? Did she know that I was her mother? Why didn't she always tell her?