Chapter 299: Chapter 299 - 291: Hot Pot Base

Shen Tang turned her head to look at Xiao Jin who was moving the table, and went over to help, "Let me do it. You go outside the city and catch a lamb, I want to make lamb rolls to eat!"

Now there are more ingredients available, just thinking about it makes her drool.

Xiao Jin wrapped her in his tail and put her aside. This little job didn’t need her help. After quickly moving the table and chairs to the yard, he transformed into a beast and sharpened his claws, "Anything else you want to eat? I’ll catch it for you, we’re having a feast tonight!"

"No need, too much and we won’t finish it. We aren’t lacking food at home now either."

"Alright, wait a bit, I’ll be back soon." Xiao Jin rubbed his head against her waist and darted out the door like a black bolt of lightning.

Shen Tang didn’t even have a chance to tell him to slow down before the smelly leopard disappeared!

She shook her head and smiled, taking out fresh vegetables and fruits from her space.

Fortunately, there are system rewards preservatives, so food stored in space doesn’t spoil. However, space is limited, and some places need to store other things, so she just divided an area to store emergency food, and couldn’t put too much.

Shen Tang wanted to take a moment to go back to Greenfield City.

But matters in Kongdu City aren’t finished yet, so she can’t go back temporarily.

The grain in Greenfield City should have harvested another season.

Unfortunately, grain hasn’t officially been sold outside, so even if she wants to buy it, she can’t. She can only ask Hu Yun to bring some grains and vegetables over.

She can’t eat meat every day nor drink those unpleasant nutritional agents.

Shen Tang walked into the kitchen and called Shen Li who was reading on the sofa to come over and pick and wash the vegetables, "Don’t be lazy, work properly, or you won’t get any hot pot tonight!"

Shen Li was successfully threatened by her.

Thinking of the hot pot from last time, it was so delicious it lingered on his taste buds.

"It’s just picking and washing vegetables, Brother Li is quite efficient, I’ll wash them clean for you right away."

He said, taking a basket of leaves, all different shades of green.

He couldn’t recognize what varieties these greens were, some were round, some were pointed, some had wrinkled edges... anyway, knowing they’re tasty is enough.

He tied up his red long hair and rolled up his sleeves, revealing his slender and pale forearms, placing the leaves into a colander, turning on the tap and washing each leaf carefully.

His actions were elegant and dignified, exuding a refined aura.

Shen Tang never imagined in her life that someone could wash vegetables in such a pleasing manner, as if carving a type of exquisite masterpiece.

But seeing Shen Li’s actions, Shen Tang couldn’t help but twitch her mouth. No wonder he’s a noble young master who never worked before, she’d never seen anyone wash leaves one by one until nearly rubbing them apart!

Shen Tang muttered, "Just pick the yellow and rotten leaves out and rinse them twice with water, if you wash them like this, you won’t be able to eat before going to sleep tonight!"

Shen Li, "I’m just trying to show you how seriously I’m working～"

As he spoke, his fluffy and soft fox tail quietly wrapped around her slender waist, the tip brushing lightly at the navel, like some kind of teasing,

"Don’t forget, Xiao Tang’er, you haven’t fulfilled the reward you promised me yet."

Shen Tang’s pretty face flushed, naturally knowing what he was talking about, she untangled the restless fox tail, pouting, "Don’t be cheeky, work honestly."

Seeing her cheeks turn red, Shen Li smiled, his eyes curved like crescent moons, in his charming demeanor there was a hint of mischief.

Shen Tang feared this enchanting Daji would drag her into something else. A woman should have the courage to say no to temptation! She escaped the kitchen.

As soon as she’d stepped out the door, she bumped into Xue Yinzhou approaching.

Her head hit his chest, quite solid.

Xue Yinzhou quickly supported her, glanced into the kitchen, and returned his gaze to her, asking, "Need me to do anything?"

Shen Tang took his hand and led him outside, "I was just going to find you!"

The man’s palm was long and cool, like jade stone, slightly cold to the touch in winter. The female’s hand was soft and warm, like a campfire rising in winter, making one naturally want to draw closer.

Xue Yinzhou glanced down at their linked hands, his hard heart turning soft and warm, thin lips holding a faint smile, "Hmm? What do you need me for?"

She said excitedly, "Help me mix the hot pot base!"

Xue Yinzhou raised his brows in surprise.

Shen Tang felt a bit guilty mentioning this, remembering last time they had hot pot, their relationship was rather tense, Xue Yinzhou wasn’t even allowed at the table. Not knowing his taste, this was the perfect opportunity to test it out and make sure he wouldn’t be upset.

Otherwise, given his snake-like nature, even if he didn’t like it, he probably wouldn’t say, just keep it to himself.

She specially set up a big pot in the yard, dedicated to simmering the broth.

Winter was too cold, Shen Tang wanted something to warm up with, first mixing a peppery and spicy hot pot base.

She ladled a small spoonful of soup, handing it to Xue Yinzhou, "Try this, how’s the taste, is it too spicy?"

When Xue Yinzhou smelled the pungent scent, he furrowed his brow, sticking out his snake tongue to taste a bit, then retracting it, his handsome face flushed red, coughing several times.

Shen Tang swiftly handed him a bottle of water, "Drink some to ease it, looks like you don’t like spicy foods either."

Whether it’s the Beastmen’s sensitive taste, or they’ve never had spice before, the Beast Husbands at home didn’t like spicy foods at all, only she did.

Shen Tang suddenly felt a sense of loneliness for having no confidant.

Spicy and numbing flavors are the ultimate delicacy!

Xue Yinzhou stared down at the bubbling pot of fiery red oil, the burning sensation on his tongue vivid in memory, internally questioning: How can Tangtang like this stuff? It’s really not poisonous? It’s okay to eat?

Shen Tang took a spoonful of the broth to sip, and Xue Yinzhou almost wanted to stop her, though seeing her enjoy it, eyes squinting with pleasure, he said nothing more.

Jia Lan and Xue Yinzhou both had bland tastes, preferring raw sashimi, and when they ate cooked food, they didn’t like too many seasonings.

Regular flavors were a bit strong for the two of them.

Shen Tang decided to make a simple clear soup base and a tomato soup base as well.

After finishing the hot pot base, she let Xue Yinzhou wash the pot clean, refilled it halfway with water, washed the bones left by Lu Xiao after processing the meat, cut them into pieces, placed in the pot, added seasoning, boiled and skimmed the foam, then scooped it out for later use.

Seeing Shen Tang working hard, Xue Yinzhou raised the tip of his tail, wrapping it around her waist to move her aside, "Let me do it."

Having watched nearby, he almost knew what to do.

"Alright." Shen Tang handed him the ladle, suddenly turned to give him a kiss on the cheek.

Xue Yinzhou’s breath caught.

His pupils contracted, Adam’s apple rolling intensely, he pulled her close into his arms, bending down to kiss her deeper.

Shen Tang gasped, her eyes wide with surprise, cheeks flushed, but she didn’t resist.

Letting him kiss to his heart’s content.

"Tangtang, I’m back!"

Xiao Jin trotted back into the yard excitedly, carrying a two or three month old lamb, and stumbled upon the two kissing.

Pop～

The prey dropped from his mouth onto the ground.