My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Fifteen minutes later, Tong Hua lifted the lid again.

As the pot lid was lifted, an unprecedentedly rich aroma instantly filled the entire wooden house.

The aroma is so distinct!

First comes the sweetness of fresh fish, then the rich flavor of shiitake mushrooms, and finally the unique sweet aroma of steamed rice. The three flavors blend perfectly together, making your mouth water just by smelling them.

"Gurgle—gurgle gurgle!"

Anyone whose staple food is rice would find it hard not to crave this aroma.

Even someone who has just eaten a Manchu Han Imperial Feast and thinks they are too full to eat anymore will instantly feel hungry again when they see this pot of cooked rice!

This extremely powerful and domineering rice-contraction force is the biggest characteristic of this dish!

Jessica unconsciously swallowed hard: "This smell...it's so tempting!"

The foam squirrel's little nose twitched incessantly, and the Pokémon behind it kept pushing forward, all wanting to get closer and enjoy the aroma.

Tong Hua gently stirred the rice with a wooden spoon, revealing that every grain of rice was plump and translucent, the fish slices had a semi-transparent texture, and the shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms were evenly distributed among the rice. The aroma of sesame rose with the steam.

【Fresh Fish Rice: Quality B. Made with seasonal fresh fish and high-quality rice, this rice is sweet and savory, infusing the rice grains with a rich, fragrant aroma.】

[Effect: Blessing of the Sea, permanently increases the user's fishing ability, making it easier to catch rare fish.]

[Comment: I could fish at the pond all day long!]

Recommended processing method (alchemy).

It's here! The first dish to reach quality B!

The effect is an increase in fishing power, and it's a permanent effect!

Tong Hua could feel that after making this dish, his chef level had increased by several levels.

Tong Hua was overjoyed and quickly called on everyone to help carry the wooden basin to the dining table.

……

"You can start eating now." At the dinner table, Tong Hua smiled and served everyone a bowl.

The moment Jessica put the first spoonful of cooked rice into her mouth, her eyes lit up. The sweet aroma of the rice and the freshness of the fish intertwined on her tongue, followed by the rich flavor of the mushrooms, making her unconsciously scoop up another large spoonful.

"This is so delicious!" she exclaimed indistinctly, her mouth bulging. "I've never eaten such fragrant rice!"

The foam squirrel held its specially made little bowl and ate until its cheeks were covered with rice grains, while the grass turtle and the big milk pot buried their faces directly in the rice bowl.

Sweet Bamboo sat on Tong Hua's lap, and Tong Hua carefully picked out the fish meat and fed it to her bite by bite.

The family of raccoons sat around their special low table, all quietly engrossed in their meal.

The only sounds in the cabin were the crisp clinking of spoons against bowls and plates, and the occasional sighs of contentment.

Tong Hua took a bite herself and her eyes widened immediately!

This taste is absolutely amazing!

The rice absorbs the essence of the fish, each grain is crystal clear, soft and sticky yet chewy.

The fish slices are so tender they almost melt on the tongue, the aromas of shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms build up layer by layer, and finally the subtle caramelized scent of sesame seeds adds a three-dimensional flavor to the dish.

"not bad!"

Tong Hua couldn't resist taking another spoonful and savoring it carefully.

Just then, the foam squirrel suddenly made two "poof" sounds, and carrying its small bowl, it hopped and skipped over to Tong Hua, looking at him expectantly.

"Would you like another bowl?" Tong Hua smiled and took the bowl. "Okay, okay, I'll get you one right away!"

Jessica handed over her bowl too: "Little one, I want one too!"

"Game!" "Miru!"

Meanwhile, at another table, the head of the household, Big Tail Civet, had already begun personally serving the Big Tooth Civets their second bowl.

The two large bowls of cooked rice were devoured by everyone in less than half an hour.

As the last grain of rice was scooped into the mouth by the foam squirrel with its paws, a strange stillness suddenly fell over the cabin.

Everyone remained in their final eating posture, as if still savoring the lingering deliciousness in their mouths.

Everyone was still wanting more; it could be said that this meal surpassed all the dishes Tong Hua had ever made before.

It brings people the highest level of happiness and satisfaction!

Jessica sat in her seat, closing her eyes to savor the taste of the meal.

"That's incredible, Xiaotong! Haven't you ever thought about becoming a professional chef?"

Upon hearing this, Tong Hua, who was tidying up, smiled slightly and thought to herself, "I'm already a professional chef."

And they're already at level 10-12!

"Living alone, you have to learn some cooking skills. I'm also learning carpentry and sewing right now."

"You really have a lot of energy. But it's always good to have more skills. Learning more things will definitely be beneficial."

Jessica reached for her water bottle and took another sip of wheat juice.

"Would you like a drink?" Still wanting more, she planned to have Tong Hua have a drink with her as well.

Tong Hua took the kettle, and a smell of fermented malt wafted out from it.

In his previous life, he only liked drinking beverages and had never tried this kind of adult drink.

Tong Hua frowned slightly and did not drink the wheat juice.

After all, if everyone gets drunk, no one can clean up the mess.

"By the way, Sister Jie, did you brew all this yourself?"

Strictly speaking, brewing is also a processing method. Although Tonghua does not currently have surplus grain for brewing, as the ranch continues to develop, it will eventually have to develop this technology.

After all, brewing is a mainstream way to make money in many farming games!

Seeing that Tong Hua was interested, Jessica quickly replied, "Of course!"

"What I love to study most is brewing. Since I became an adult, I have attended the village's wine party every year."

Beer, fruit wine, mead... even my grandfather loves the wines I brew.

Then, Jessica suddenly started talking at length, from the selection and breeding of hops to her first attempt at brewing.

Jessica kept talking, and Tong Hua listened quietly the whole time.

"You can actually use the power of Pokémon when brewing, for example, Shuttle is a great help in fermentation."

Jessica got more and more excited as she spoke, and with that enthusiasm, she shared her brewing experience in detail.

Outside the window, the rain gradually subsided and finally stopped under the glow of the sunset.

After clearing away the dishes, Tong Hua walked to the window and gazed at the fresh pasture after the rain, feeling exceptionally relaxed. He glanced back into the house, where Jessica was holding her slightly flushed cheeks, playing with Sweet Bamboo alongside the foam squirrel.

The grass turtle and the milk pot were lazily dozing on the floor. The raccoon family sat together, grooming each other.

"Sister Jie, the rain has stopped," Tong Hua reminded her softly.

Jessica suddenly realized what was happening and looked out the window. "Ah, it's already this late! I have to hurry back." She stood up, stretched, and had a satisfied blush on her face.

Tong Hua helped her pick up her backpack: "Thank you for bringing me things today, and for teaching me so much about brewing."

Jessica waved her hand and laughed, "Don't mention it! Come to our ranch next time you have the chance, and I'll teach you the practical skills. I guarantee you'll be able to brew delicious wine!"

Tong Hua nodded and said, "I'll definitely do it next time."

As Jessica was seen to the door, the setting sun cast its golden rays upon them. Jessica suddenly turned around and said earnestly, "Little Tong, you really have a talent for cooking. If you ever don't want to run the ranch anymore, come and cook for me!"

Tong Hua paused for a moment, then smiled and shook her head: "Thank you for your kindness, Sister Jie. But I won't give up. Whether it's the ranch or the cooking, I will continue to persevere."

Jessica nodded thoughtfully. "I understand. But remember, whichever path you choose, I'll support you!" She patted Tong Hua's shoulder generously, almost making him stumble.

"I'm leaving now! I'll return these clothes to you in a few days!"

Watching Jessica's figure disappear into the distance, Tong Hua took a deep breath of the fresh air after the rain and turned back to the wooden house.

The big-tailed raccoon family was also saying goodbye. After today's meal, their fondness for Fairy Tale Ranch had increased considerably.

"Beep beep!" The patriarch of the family, the big-tailed raccoon, patted his chest. From now on, in return, everything in the pond would be their responsibility.

Tong Hua squatted down, clearly understanding what the big-tailed raccoon meant. He patted the raccoon's fluffy head and said with a smile.

"You're welcome to come anytime if you'd like to eat anything else."

Oh, by the way, today's meal had a special effect. Try catching fish again when you get back; you might see some unusual changes.

"Beep beep!"

At the command of the Big-tailed Tanuki, all the Big-toothed Tanuki bowed to Tong Hua, and then left in an orderly line.

After seeing all the guests off, Tong Hua breathed a sigh of relief.

Turning my head, I saw two Celebi appear outside the window.

His eyes were filled with longing for food, and a hint of dissatisfaction at the empty plate.

"Buhao! I forgot to save food for them!"

Tong Hua awkwardly poked at her fingers, not daring to look directly into the eyes of the two shrine bearers...

In the end, Tong Hua had no choice but to work overtime and steam a separate pot of rice for the two Sparky breams, which finally calmed the two little guys down.