Chapter 747 - 521: A Pleasant Evening

Chapter 747: Chapter 521: A Pleasant Evening

When it was getting dark, Wei Ziang called from a distance for them to go back and rest first.

This place probably doesn’t get many visitors; the beach was full of seafood, and the four buckets were all filled up.

On the way back, Erniang held Sisi’s hand, while Xiaomi and her father each carried two buckets, following behind.

Everyone’s clothes were dirty, and as the temperature dropped, the sea breeze made it a bit chilly.

Wei Ziang had already set up the entire camp, placing several lights around, hanging them quite high. Sisi didn’t notice at all, jumping around to brag about her haul to Uncle Three.

"Sisi is so impressive! Here, have some hot soup. Later, Auntie will take you to bathe and change into fresh clothes."

There were two big tents and two smaller ones, which served as the bathroom and restroom.

Hearing this, Xiaomi quickly understood and stepped faster to set down the buckets: "Sisi, drink some hot soup with Uncle Three. Auntie will go check the hot water."

She signaled to her parents to follow her as she turned around.

Once they were out of Sisi’s sight, she led her parents into a space, letting them wash and tidy up there, bringing them back out after half an hour.

After settling her parents, Xiaomi went to the bathroom, filled a small bathtub with hot water, and brought out clean clothes, placing them on a small nearby chair.

Ling’er, until the peacock egg hatches, cannot leave the space, but inside it, everything is still possible just as before, without any effort.

Even the ingredients for tonight’s meal were prepared in advance by Ling’er.

The hot soup was silver ear soup, also made by Ling’er, with Wei Ziang only needing to slightly reheat it. He was mainly busy setting up the tents and organizing the camp.

Tonight, they were having hotpot again. The ingredients were ready, and the hotpot, a yin-yang pot, was already simmering, only needing to add vegetables to cook.

The hotpot basin was balanced on three equally sized stones, with a small fire burning underneath, and a pile of firewood nearby.

The hotpot ingredients were packed in small bamboo baskets, placed on a clean grass mat next to them.

Sisi was at a small table, drinking the silver ear soup. Tired from playing earlier, she was certainly hungry now but was still thinking about her seafood while drinking the soup.

"Uncle Three, can we eat the things we caught ourselves tonight?"

"Of course you can, finish your silver ear soup, and Auntie will take you to bathe, then I’ll cook crab for you."

"Thank you, Uncle Three!"

Saying this, Sisi finished her drink with big gulps, jumped off the little stool, and ran to Xiaomi: "Auntie, let’s go bathe quickly!"

"Alright, Sisi, you go to the tent first. Auntie will be there in a moment."

Sisi had no doubts and bounced into the tent, making sure to remind Auntie to hurry.

Little did she know, as soon as she entered the tent, the four buckets of fresh seafood they had caught and the promise of crabs from her uncle all vanished into thin air.

Xiaomi hurried to help Sisi bathe. Later, when Sisi was getting dressed, she would conveniently let everyone out, and Ling’er could even help cook the crabs.

There’s no denying it, four adults tricking a child together was incredibly easy.

After Xiaomi finished bathing Sisi, drying her hair with spiritual power, she stepped out to bring her parents and Wei Ziang out of the space, along with a big bowl of various seafood stew, all cooked together.

Since Xiaomi was just following Sisi, except for getting the hem of her clothes wet, she was otherwise alright. It was getting late, and everyone was hungry, so they decided to eat first.

Fragrant rice, warm silver ear soup, and a spicy assortment of seafood, with two glasses of hot milk.

Sisi and Erniang couldn’t handle much spiciness but wanted to enjoy it anyway. Milk was more effective than iced water in relieving the burning sensation.

Wei Ziang and Jiang Hu drank chilled beer, trying it for the first time. Although it felt odd at first, after a couple of drinks, they found it quite enjoyable.

Compared to the strong liquor, beer had a lower alcohol content, allowing them to eat and drink without worrying about getting drunk.

Sitting by the campfire, eating, and drinking was such a delight that Erniang even remarked on how it’s no wonder Xiaomi loved going out; this relaxed life made her not want to leave.

Xiaomi immediately suggested staying out a few more days since they had nothing pressing, and with her and Wei Ziang there, Zegge wouldn’t worry too much.

Erniang hesitated but agreed, never having lived this freely in decades.

With their children grown, there’s nothing much to worry about as long as they stay out of trouble. The family’s wealth could last for generations, allowing them to just enjoy life.

With this thought, she let herself relax, focusing only on having fun together.

After dinner, Wei Ziang built a campfire and held Sisi, who couldn’t resist her sleepiness anymore.

Perhaps because she was too tired, she fell asleep without worrying about not seeing her parents for a day.

Xiaomi took the chance to bathe and change clothes in the space. When she returned, Jiang Hu had already boiled a large pot of hot water, washed up, and was ready to rest.

Xiaomi had initially suggested they sleep in the space since Sisi was asleep, where it was quiet.

But Jiang Hu and Erniang declined, saying that sleeping in a tent by the sea was a unique experience, and, anyway, it was always daytime in the space, so they weren’t accustomed to sleeping during the day. It was better to stay in the tent.

Only two tents were there, so Xiaomi shared a tent with Sisi and her mother, while her father and brother shared another.

It was a minor inconvenience, but given they were outdoors, and with her parents there, neither she nor her brother wanted to be too forward.

Early the next morning, as dawn arrived, Xiaomi smelled something delicious, rubbing her eyes as she sat up, realizing it was just her and Sisi in the tent.

Outside, she could hear her parents and Wei Ziang speaking softly, indicating they all were early risers.

Yawning and stretching, she finally woke up more fully.

Before bed last night, Wei Ziang had asked for a lot of ingredients, presumably to make breakfast now.

She tidied herself quickly, lifting the tent flap to exit, as a rush of cool wind instantly refreshed her, dispelling all traces of sleepiness.

Erniang, washing her face nearby, couldn’t help but laugh at Xiaomi’s shiver: "Not quite awake yet? You could sleep a bit more; breakfast won’t be ready for a while."

Xiaomi shook her head quickly: "No more sleeping, Mom. Today we’re playing at the bay; I’ll take you and Sisi swimming. We might even find some rare seafood in the sea."

She had looked for some simple diving gear while freshening up in the space last night, convinced her parents would feel embarrassed, so she planned to take Sisi and her mother, while her brother took their father, exploring separately.