Chapter 34: Mutton Is Too Nourishing

Chapter 34: Overly Nourishing Lamb

Fu Yun's long hair was fluffy, framing his well-proportioned and gentle face, making his phoenix eyes appear round and bright, with glistening black eyes.

Lin Su couldn't resist Fu Yun's puppy-dog eyes begging for food. He first ladled him a bowl of soup piled high with fish and lamb slices, sprinkled with chopped green onions and cilantro. When Fu Yun licked the bowl clean and still lingered around him longingly, he fed him a bite of meat and casually urged him to go wash up.

He thought to himself that this little bit probably wouldn't fill up his little piglet at home, so he rinsed some rice and planned to steam taro rice with a crispy crust.

As soon as he put the rice in the pot, the little thing bumped into his arms again. Lin Su really had no way to deal with this greedy cat. He grabbed him by the waist and set him on a stool, then picked a piece of lamb spine and stuffed it into his hand.

"Stay put. Once the Xu and Yang families arrive, we'll start the meal."

With food in hand, Fu Yun instantly became obedient: "Mm hm, okay, brother."

Following Lin Su's instructions from yesterday, the Xu and Yang families turned out in full force: Village Headman Xu Shi, Xu Lei and his wife along with their son Xu Xiaohu and daughter Xu Xiaolang, Xu Ying and her husband Yang Da, followed by the three siblings Yang Mu, Yang Shu, and Yang Hua.

A group of eleven people, each carrying loads of things, looking quite an impressive sight.

"Hey, Yun Ge'er, put this hen into the coop."

Xu Shi handed Fu Yun a delicate-looking hen. "Let it take care of those two little ones you bought. Before those two grow up, you can still collect eggs."

Fu Yun took the gray hen with a puzzled look, hugged it and stroked it, not forgetting to politely thank: "Oh, thank you, Auntie."

"Hey, don't be so polite." Xu Shi waved her hand. "Oh dear, why are you holding it like that? Let me tell you, just grab it by the wings like this."

Xu Shi grabbed the hen from Fu Yun and tossed it into the newly built chicken coop. As soon as the hen saw the two little yellow chicks inside, it rushed over and sheltered them under its wings.

"A few days ago, I didn't watch it closely, and it hatched one chick. But within a few days, something snatched it away. Right now, it's broody, so it'll definitely take good care of your two."

Once Xu Shi started talking, there was no stopping her, and her voice filled the entire yard.

"These are the wild edibles gathered by your aunts and sisters-in-law, dried. When you eat them, soak them in water to rehydrate, and they're delicious. This is a rabbit Yang Da caught in the mountains, really fat. And these radishes from his farm are the juiciest and sweetest in the whole village..."

Xu Xiaohu was mischievous. Smelling the fragrance of meat and rice, he rallied the other kids to sneak into the kitchen to steal food. They were scolded by Xu Shi and their respective parents, then they climbed up and down the persimmon tree in the yard, accidentally stepping on some of Fu Yun's medicinal herbs.

With chattering and laughter, the yard was full of the vitality of life. Watching this, Lin Su couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile.

"Brother?" Fu Yun called to him.

"Are you crying?"

"Huh?" Lin Su was startled by the words. He casually wiped his face and saw some moisture on his palm. "It's nothing. I'm just... a bit nostalgic."

In the past, he also had a grandfather who was equally talkative and nagging, and a bunch of junior fellow apprentices who loved to join in the fun and cause trouble.

There weren't enough stools at home, so Lin Su and the other men moved a few stones, spread straw on them, and sat down. Around the fire, each person had a bowl of fish and lamb soup and some grilling lamb. Not only were they not cold, but they even broke out in a sweat.

Xu Shi pulled Fu Yun, her daughter, and daughter-in-law to chat. Fu Yun couldn't understand, so he focused on watching the meat turning under Lin Su's hands.

Lin Su chatted with Village Headman Xu Lei and Yang Da about the incident at the food stall.

"Poisoning innocent children, what a beast!" The village headman was outraged ever since hearing about this and hadn't slept well for several nights.

The others were equally angry. They cursed that old man, the tall skinny guy and his partner, and the culprit Zhou Yujin thoroughly. Finally, they worried about the future business of the food stall.

After someone poisoned the stall, who would dare risk buying their food in the future?

Lin Su poured wine for them and reassured them: "We won't set up the stall for the time being. Once this blows over, we'll rent a storefront in the county and run some promotions. As long as we strictly control the quality of ingredients and the taste of the dishes, over time we'll naturally win trust, and there's no need to worry about a lack of customers."

"That's true." Xu Lei took a sip of wine and mentioned something to Lin Su: "The braised dishes from the day before yesterday, I gave them to the villagers as extras as you said. Today, someone even came to buy from me! I think your skills will be a hit anywhere. Even if we don't go to the county, it's fine."

Everyone in the room echoed this. Fu Yun leaned against Lin Su, puffing out his chest with pride: "Brother's cooking is the best, not even the Drunken Immortal Tavern can hold a candle to it!"

Amused, Lin Su picked the sizzling, fatty roasted lamb and gave it to him, rubbing his head and saying, "Just eat your meat, you!"

Xu Shi looked at the two of them with relief and said happily, "Now it's great. Since Yun Ge'er got sick, he's no longer brooding and silent like before. Su Xiaozi has also gotten his act together and can help his brother. Life is getting better and better!"

If her old friend up there knew, she would also be relieved.

The meal lasted the whole day. Everyone drank some wine, and by evening, everyone was buzzed.

Knowing that Xu Ying's husband Yang Da was an expert in farming and had a spirit of research, Lin Su couldn't help but grab him and go on and on about hybrid grafting techniques in agriculture and his wonderful visions.

Yang Da, with a look that screamed "you're drunk and dreaming," asked: "Can anyone really achieve that?"

Lin Su looked into the distance with an inscrutable expression and said firmly: "Yeah."

When the moon was high, everyone cleaned up the dishes and went home.

Lin Su helped the staggering Fu Yun to bed.

"You're something else. I didn't watch for a moment, and you not only secretly drank but you're also a lightweight?" Lin Su wrung out a cloth to wipe his face, then his hands and feet, took off his outer clothes, and tucked him into bed.

Then he lay down on the outside of the bed. Soon, he felt something was wrong.

Pushing away the person who clung to him like an octopus, Lin Su threw off the quilt and stuck his arms and legs out into the cold air.

After a long while, the heat in his body still hadn't subsided.

"..." Lin Su was speechless. This lamb was way too potent.

Grass-fed, free-range lamb are indeed different from those raised on feed in pens.

Helpless, Lin Su could only endure the heat in his chest and abdomen and circulate his superpower throughout his body, hoping it would dissipate with time.

Unexpectedly, after a whole night, his body felt like a furnace, growing stronger, but unfortunately his private parts were injured and he couldn't relieve himself.

Before dawn, Lin Su finally couldn't bear it and leapt out of bed.

When Fu Yun got up, he didn't smell the usual fragrance of rice from the kitchen. He searched around the house but couldn't find Lin Su. A sudden inexplicable panic surged in his heart, and he immediately started tearing up.

"Brother, where are you?"

He called out as he walked outside, various titles tumbling out: "Brother—, husband, Lin Su! Where have you gone?"

"Boo hoo, brother, don't abandon Fu Yun..."

At the moment he turned the corner, Fu Yun crashed into a wet, fleshy wall with a thud. Ignoring the unexpected dull pain in his chest, Lin Su quickly reached out and grabbed his waist to prevent him from landing on his butt.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying?" "Brother!" Fu Yun looked up in surprise, then suddenly paused. "You, you fell into the water?"