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In the afternoon, everyone took a one-hour nap, and then went about their own business.

Xiao Yi and A Chen continued their subtle rivalry.

Qingfeng, on the other hand, made an excuse to help Dongkui go see the scenery.

With nothing else to do, Elder Li sat by the river and started fishing.

Tao'er, along with Ayan and Huanhuan, washed some vegetables for their evening barbecue by the river.

Then Tao'er made some fruit platters with the two little ones, since eating too much barbecue at night can get tiring.

Not only did she make several fruit platters, but Tao'er also made various juices.

Adults can drink beer in the evening, after all, beer and barbecue are a perfect match.

Children and women can drink fresh fruit juice.

After doing all this, she asked the two children to go fishing with Elder Li.

The two children surrounded Elder Li, calling him "Grandpa" on both sides.

This made Elder Li overjoyed, and he laughed continuously.

Previously, he had always been in the Seven Kill Pavilion, playing the role of a dignified elder.

I have never enjoyed the happiness of family life like this before. This feeling is joyful and real.

Looking at the harmonious scene not far away, Tao'er also showed a gratified smile.

In the evening, Tao'er began preparing the barbecue ingredients.

Tao'er stoked the charcoal fire until it blazed brightly, set up an iron mesh, sliced ​​the lamb leg meat into thin slices, and cleaned the wild rabbit and pheasant before roasting them over the fire.

Of course, processing the prey and cutting the meat were all done by Xiao Yi and his men.

The meat slices sizzled as soon as they touched the wire mesh, splattering oil that landed on the charcoal fire, igniting a small cluster of flames.

Tao'er brushed on a layer of oil, then sprinkled on cumin and chili powder. The aroma grew stronger and stronger, drifting far away in the night breeze.

She magically produced several bottles of ice-cold beer from her spatial storage, the glass bottles still covered with fine water droplets, cool and refreshing.

Xiao Yi took it, bit open the bottle cap with his teeth, and handed one bottle to Elder Li first.

They've already eaten there before, so they know the fastest way to open the bottle cap.

Elder Li took a sip, let out a comfortable sigh, leaned back on the felt, and gazed at the stars in the sky in a daze.

He exclaimed, "What a wonderful wine! It's ice-cold and goes perfectly with this grilled meat. It's so satisfying!"

Little girl, what kind of wine is this?

"I have never eaten such delicious roast meat, nor have I ever drunk such good wine."

Elder Li's eyes were filled with curiosity.

"Uncle Li, I made this myself. I figured it out by trial and error when I was a cook at my master's house."

If you like it, just come back and get it from me later.

This beer is perfect for summer.

Tao'er said casually.

There's still beer in the room anyway.

"Alright, I'll come find you when I want some later."

Elder Li laughed heartily.

But to himself, he thought: This girl seems to have a lot of secrets.

However, since she was unwilling to talk about it, he didn't ask.

Then everyone praised Tao'er's cooking skills again, and of course, Xiao Yi and A Chen tried their best to flatter her.

One relies on lamb skewers, the other on mushrooms; Tao'er can't possibly eat them all.

So all of these ended up in Ayan and Huanhuan's stomachs.

As night fell, the campfire burned brighter and brighter.

Everyone sat around the campfire, each holding a skewer of grilled food, taking turns eating and occasionally clinking bottles together.

The meat is roasted to a perfect crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, and the juices just flow out when you bite into it.

The beer was ice-cold; one sip and the coolness went from my throat to my heart, making every pore on my body feel refreshed.

Qingfeng, his mouth glistening with oil, said as he ate, "Sister Tao'er, let's go out every day from now on."

This is the kind of life a human should live, as carefree as a god!

Dongkui laughed at him from the side: "You come out every day?"

What are you thinking?!

Do you think everyone has nothing better to do?

Everyone burst into laughter.

Ayan and Huanhuan had already eaten their fill, and now they were running around the campfire, chasing each other like two happy little bees.

Huanhuan got tired from running and plopped down on the grass. Looking up at the stars in the sky, she suddenly pointed and said, "Brother, look, that star is twinkling."

Ayan sat down, looked carefully, and said, "Blink! How come I didn't see it?"

Huanhuan tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "Anyway, it's just blinking."

Anyway, I saw it!

"He didn't blink..."

"have……"

The two children ended up laughing together, rolling around on the grass, their clothes covered in grass juice and mud, with a few strands of dry grass still hanging in their hair.

Elder Li looked at them with loving eyes, neither calling them dirty nor telling them to stop.

Tao'er leaned on Xiao Yi's shoulder, holding a skewer of grilled shrimp in her hand, chewing slowly.

The firelight cast a soft glow on her face, making her features appear even more delicate.

Xiao Yi glanced at her sideways, said nothing, and handed her the grilled meat skewers he was holding.

Tao'er shook her head, "I'm too full, I'm not eating anymore..."

Xiao Yi was somewhat disappointed and was about to put the food in his mouth when Qingfeng snatched it away. "Young Master, I'm not full yet. If Miss Tao'er isn't eating, why don't you let me have it?"

After saying that, he stuffed it into his mouth and ran away.

"You brat!"

They're getting bolder and bolder!

Qingfeng laughed and cursed.

A night breeze blew across the river, carrying the coolness of the water and the fragrance of the grass.

In the distance, insects chirped; nearby, a campfire crackled; and children's laughter, crisp and clear, scattered like pieces of silver across the meadow.

On this day, no one thought about those troublesome things.

Everyone has so much happiness!