Acai's Sky

Chapter 323: Fish Feast...

By the evening, the snow had stopped.

A Cai followed Tong Jiawu's footsteps closely and stepped into the spacious and grand restaurant of the new B&B "A Cai's Leisure Center".

As soon as she entered, she was attracted by the scene before her. The whole restaurant was decorated in warm and pleasant colors, making people feel as if they were in a warm and comfortable home atmosphere.

Compared to the previous cafeteria, this one is almost twice as big.

"Good evening, Village Chief Rong!" "Good evening, Uncle Dajiang!" "Good evening, Grandpa Hua!"...

Ah Cai greeted everyone around her enthusiastically, her voice clear and loud, full of vigor and energy.

After saying hello, she naturally walked over to Grandma Ma and sat down.

Turning her eyes, Ah Cai saw Su Lie sitting on the other side of Grandma Ma, so she said politely:

"Uncle Su Lie, good evening!"

In fact, Acai had already expected that Su Lie would definitely run back without restraint.

After all, life in Taibai Village is so comfortable and relaxed. Once you get used to it, who would be willing to leave easily?

Grandma Ma looked at Ah Cai with a smile, her eyes revealing concern. She asked, "Hey kid, you look so excited. Did you get some great treasure? You're so happy that you haven't even calmed down yet."

Ah Cai couldn't help but laugh happily after hearing this, and nodded repeatedly in response: "Yes, Grandma Ma."

Then he asked, "By the way, why didn't I see you this morning? When I went to your house to look for you, you weren't home. Were you out on some errands?"

Grandma Ma pointed at Su Lie next to her and explained with a smile, "Oh, I was busy helping Su Lie deal with some things this morning. He plans to move his company to our village for development.

So, they rented him a five-story villa as the company's office, and also rented several small villas for their company's employees to live in.

This way, we can not only provide them with a comfortable working environment, but also boost the economic development of our village, which is killing two birds with one stone!" As she spoke, Grandma Ma showed a pleased smile on her face.

Ah Cai stared at Su Lie with a look full of doubt and curiosity, and said with a hint of ridicule in her tone:

"Hey! Uncle Su Lie, what are you thinking? Didn't you always want to go to those bustling big cities? Why are you willing to come back now?"

Su Lie showed a simple and honest smile, scratched his head, and replied a little embarrassedly:

"Well, actually, it's because our Taibai Village is developing better and better now! I thought I could take this opportunity to come back and have a good rest for a while.

And most importantly, this way I can be closer to my mother and spend more time with her."

At this moment, Village Chief Rong, who happened to be passing by, heard what Su Lie said.

He couldn't help but rolled his eyes and interrupted with a hint of joking:

"Humph! You're such a clever fellow! Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Are you planning on starting some new business in our village?"

Su Lie, whose thoughts were discovered, lowered his head quickly, blushed and waved his hands in denial:

"Look at what you said, Uncle Village Chief, there's really no such thing! I really just want to be closer to home so I can take care of my mom. I absolutely have no other intentions."

Village Chief Rong looked at Su Lie's embarrassed look and couldn't help but feel amused, but he still put on a serious face and warned:

"Alright, alright, now that you're back, you better behave yourself and do your duty. You must take good care of your mother! If I find out you treat her badly in the slightest, I'll punish you and kick you out of the village!"

Tong Ajiu walked in with a brisk pace, a warm smile on his face, and shouted loudly: "Dinner is ready!"

This greeting seemed to have magical power, instantly breaking the slightly dull atmosphere in the room, and at the same time also rescued Su Lie just in time.

Tonight's table is filled with a variety of delicious dishes, making everyone's mouth water.

It turned out that this sumptuous dinner was actually an ingenious fish feast.

These delicious fish were all prepared by Village Chief Rong. Knowing the importance of this banquet, he specially selected the fattest and most delicious fish and cooked them carefully into various delicacies to entertain the several respected old generals present.

The first thing that catches your eye is the plate of temptingly colored cold fish skin, which has a smooth and chewy texture and is paired with a special sauce that leaves you with an unforgettable aftertaste.

Next comes the crystal clear cold fish jelly, which melts in your mouth and exudes a light fish aroma.

Steamed fish retains the original deliciousness of the fish, making it tender and juicy, and every bite is full of the gift of nature.

The braised fish has great color, aroma and taste. The rich sauce wraps the fish meat, exuding a charming fragrance.

The sweet and sour fish fillets are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour and delicious, and are loved by everyone, especially children.

The chopped pepper fish head is a perfect combination of pepper and fish head, spicy yet delicious.

The pan-fried fish fillet is golden and crispy, leaving a lingering fragrance when you bite into it.

The boiled fish is spicy and delicious, stimulating the taste buds.

Pickled fish is sour and spicy, which stimulates appetite.

There are also the small and exquisite steamed fish dumplings, the thin-skinned and large-filled fish wontons, and the steaming hot fish ball soup...

Each dish showcases the chef's superb skills and precise grasp of ingredients.

The whole room was filled with the strong aroma of fish. Everyone was enjoying the food while chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

This whole fish banquet not only satisfies people's appetite, but also conveys Taibai Village's hospitality and respect for guests.

I saw Mr. Qiu savoring every exquisite dish with relish.

Mr. Qiu contentedly picked up a wet towel and gently wiped the grease and food residue from the corners of his mouth, his face filled with comfort and satisfaction:

"Hey, this meal is so delicious! Old Man Hua, do you enjoy delicious food like this every day?"

The Hua Lao sitting nearby picked up his wine glass, took a sip of the fragrant Taibai Liquor, and then responded leisurely:

"Eat what you want. Stay in the village every day. Rong and his friends will often bring back fresh and delicious fish from the river in the Novice Village. You can have them whenever you want!"

At this time, Mr. Li raised the wine glass in his hand and gently touched the rim of the glass with Mr. Guan, making a crisp and pleasant sound.

He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "I have to say, the chefs at this Taibai Village B&B are truly skilled! Look at their cooking techniques, they've brought out the delicious flavors of every ingredient to perfection, without sacrificing anything at all. They're even better than the chefs at state banquets!"

Guan Lao nodded in agreement and continued, "Right now, the special supply we enjoy still maintains the original quality standard, but in the future, perhaps it will gradually switch to Wangyou City providing the output..."

Hearing this, Hua Lao asked with a puzzled look on his face, "If that's the case, why don't you all go to Wangyou City to recuperate? The environment there is quiet and peaceful, and most importantly, it's full of spiritual energy. Isn't it more suitable for recuperation?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Qiu laughed heartily and then patiently explained, "We old folks should know how to step down and give way to the younger generation, leaving room for development. As the saying goes, 'An old man who refuses to die is a thief.' We absolutely must not do such things that harm others for our own benefit!"

Elder Li nodded repeatedly, agreeing, "That's right. If I really went to Wangyou City, how could I still come to you from time to time to beg for free food and drinks like I do now?"

After saying that, everyone smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was particularly harmonious.

Hua Lao turned his head slightly, glanced at him coldly, and said in a stern tone:

"Free food and drinks? No way! Believe it or not, I'll beat you up! You were invited here as a backer, don't forget your responsibilities!"

Guan Lao slowly put down the wine glass in his hand, his eyes firm and steady, and answered solemnly:

"Don't worry! I will definitely do my best to protect this place. I took a look around this afternoon, and I have to say, this Tong's Enterprise has really put in a lot of effort!"

He nodded slightly as he spoke, seeming to be quite satisfied with what he saw and heard.

Elder Qiu echoed the sentiment, his face filled with admiration. "That's right! In this snowy landscape, they've managed to use new materials to build a village. We've even personally checked out the underground pipelines. It's simply amazing!"

Mr. Li took a sip from his wine glass, then heaved a long sigh of relief and said with deep emotion:

"Nowadays, the country is increasing its efforts to capture spies. The reason we came to you is to seek some peace and quiet.

Otherwise, no matter how great the temptation is, even if it’s a huge pie falling from the sky, we must never leave the retirement home so easily!"

There was a hint of helplessness and fatigue in Mr. Li's voice.

Hearing this, Hua Lao couldn't help but fall into deep memories and sighed with infinite emotion:

"When we served in the army, we said it was for the country and the people. But in reality, it was nothing more than serving, eating, and fighting...

However, every time I see my comrades falling one after another, the heartache I feel is indescribable.

But in order to win, we can only rush forward desperately without any room for retreat.

Only when the country is peaceful and the people are at peace can the people be at ease!

But now, look at it, there are spies everywhere, the infiltration is so serious, several good generations..."

At the end of his speech, his eyes were a little moist.

Old Li gently patted Old Man Hua's relatively broad and strong shoulders, his eyes revealing deep understanding and sympathy.

Because he knew very well that every time old man Hua saw his comrades die heroically on the battlefield and fall to the ground, his heart would be overwhelmed by endless pain and sorrow, so that he tossed and turned every night and could not fall asleep.

Even daily meals became tasteless, and the whole person fell into extreme anxiety and uneasiness.

What was even more unexpected was that Old Man Hua did not choose to accept the country's arrangement to go to a retirement home to enjoy his old age.

On the contrary, he resolutely returned to Taibai Village, where he was born and raised, as if he wanted to put everything in the past behind him and almost cut off all contact with the outside world.

At this moment, facing the current situation, Elder Li said with a firm gaze, "I firmly believe that our country is capable of handling all of this properly. Furthermore, we now have a powerful dungeon system to assist us. No matter who dares to provoke us, we just need to act decisively and arrest them. No need to waste words!"

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