Zhao Qi glared at his friend with some dissatisfaction.
I agreed to help him out, but now I just focus on pleasing Xie Mingxi.
I really forget my friends when I see sex!
However, no matter how hard he stared, his gaze could not turn into reality. Sheng Hong leisurely sat down at the bow of the boat, put the bait on the boat with familiarity, and started fishing. Xie Mingxi sat beside Sheng Hong.
The two didn't get too close, and were separated by three feet at least. They didn't speak, and they only looked at each other and smiled occasionally. But the thick and sweet feeling that couldn't be dissolved floated from the bow to the stern of the boat.
Gu Shanchang turned a blind eye, thought for a moment, then picked up his pen and started writing.
Zhao Qi didn't dare to be distracted anymore, and immediately concentrated his attention and began to think.
However, he was born with a baby face, and even though he looked serious at this moment, he didn't look serious, but rather cute.
Yan Zhenzhen glanced at the bow of the boat with some envy, and then glanced at the cute boy with a baby face. For some reason, a trace of sadness filled her heart.
If she accepts the marriage proposal from the Zhao family and marries Zhao Qi in the future... others will not think that she has married a husband younger than herself!
Zhao Qi didn't know Yan Zhenzhen's complicated and subtle thoughts, so he wrote a poem about Mingyue Lake.
Gu Shanchang looked at it carefully and nodded secretly.
Zhao Qi's poetic talent is indeed outstanding, and his strokes are vigorous and powerful, with considerable skill. This is in sharp contrast to his tender face.
Gu Shanchang applauded in his heart and kept a calm expression on his face. He greeted Yan Zhenzhen and looked at her once.
Yan Zhenzhen was used to seeing people with outstanding talents and learning. Especially after being a classmate of Xie Mingxi for five years, she was often abused by Xie Mingxi. She didn't have any special reaction when she saw Zhao Qi's poems. She just gave a few polite compliments.
Zhao Qi, full of confidence: "..."
…
The boatman slowly rowed the boat to the center of the lake.
Sheng Hong said he was good at fishing, but he was not bragging. In less than half an hour, he had already caught two carp about an inch long.
The fish is not big, so it can only be used to make some fish soup.
Xie Mingxi found it interesting, and asked for fishing rods and bait from the boatman, and followed suit.
Sheng Hong took the opportunity to come over and give some advice, and did not forget to comfort and encourage Xie Mingxi: "Beginners to fishing need to be patient and perseverant. Even if you can't catch a fish in half a day, don't worry, let alone be discouraged. Fishing seems simple.
, in fact, there is a lot to pay attention to..."
Xie Mingxi suddenly pursed her lips and smiled, then pulled the fishing rod hard with her wrist, and the crystal fishing line drew a graceful arc in the air. A big herring more than a foot long fell to the board with a clatter.
Sheng Hong: "..."
Have you never fished before?
Why did I catch a big fish the first time I went fishing?
Where can I put his face that claims to be good at fishing?
"Wow! This herring is really quite big!" When Yan Zhenzhen saw the bustle, she couldn't hold back. She immediately put down her pen and hurried over, exclaiming in amazement: "Thank you, sister, you are so powerful. Once you make a move,
That’s why I caught such a big fish.”
Zhao Qi is also naturally lively and loves to join in the fun. He tried very hard to pretend to be calm and steady before. Now he couldn't hold back anymore and came over with a cheerful look on his face:
"Miss Xie is really a beginner at fishing! It seems to me that she is much better than His Highness the Seventh Prince! His Highness has been busy for a long time and only caught two small fish, which is not even enough to make soup. This fish caught by Miss Xie
It's quite plump, enough for a full meal."
Sheng Hong, who was stabbed in the chest again: "..."
Looking at Sheng Hong who looked troubled, Xie Mingxi chuckled.
She really didn't mean to embarrass Sheng Hong.
He is naturally smart and can learn quickly, even if he wants to keep a low profile! There is really no way!
…
Yan Zhenzhen became greedy after hearing this, and immediately smiled and said: "For such a big fish, boil the fish head and bones into soup, make the fish meat into fish balls, and add some fresh vegetable leaves. It will be sweet and delicious."
Zhao Qi nodded in agreement: "That's what Miss Yan said. You can also cut the fish into thin slices and rinse it in hot fish soup before eating. The fish is fresh and tender, and there is no need to dip it in any seasonings."
At first glance, it sounds like someone who loves to eat and knows how to eat.
Yan Zhenzhen's eyes sparkled, and she smiled at Zhao Qi and said, "You are good at tasting delicious food."
Zhao Qi felt his heart tingle when he saw those big, watery eyes, and said with a smile: "I can not only taste, but also occasionally cook and make a few dishes."
Shanchang Gu also came over and said with a smile, "It is said that a gentleman lives far away from the kitchen. Mr. Zhao is an exception."
It is not uncommon for children from aristocratic families to like riding horses, archery, reading and playing the piano, but it is really rare for them to like cooking.
Zhao Qi admitted a little shyly: "I am the youngest son in the family, and my father and mother have always been very partial to me. I was afraid that my brothers would be jealous, so since I was a child, I would cook and cook some food to send to my brothers and sisters-in-law, who is also my younger brother.
A lot of thoughts.”
Then, he glanced at Yan Zhenzhen with some concern.
Does she think it’s unmanly to love cooking?
Unexpectedly, Yan Zhenzhen's eyes suddenly shone with light, and she finally looked at him with a smile: "What kind of dishes can you cook?"
Zhao Qi was overjoyed and straightened his chest and replied: "Zhao Mansion has hired several famous chefs. I often ask them for advice. I know how to cook home-cooked dishes."
After thinking about it, he implicitly boasted a few words: "If I had no intention of pursuing an official career, I could support myself just by relying on my cooking skills."
Yan Zhenzhen's face was full of amazement: "So, your cooking skills are not weaker than any famous chef."
Zhao Qi smiled modestly: "Where is it?"
Xie Mingxi and Sheng Hong looked at each other and smiled.
Unexpectedly, what impressed Yan Zhenzhen's heart was not his family background, but his cooking skills acquired during his childhood.
…
An hour later, the ship docked.
Zhao Qi and Sheng Hong sent Gu Shanchang and others back to Lianchi Academy.
Xie Mingxi gained a lot from this trip. In addition to a few small fish caught by Sheng Hong, Xie Mingxi also caught a three-foot-long snakehead fish.
In terms of quantity, Sheng Hong is worthy of the name of a fishing veteran. However, compared with the two big fish Xie Mingxi caught, those few inch-long fish are a bit shabby.
Come here with pleasure and return with satisfaction.
Even Gu Shanchang was in a very happy mood today and said with a smile: "There are so many fish, so as you said before, make a pot of fish soup tonight, make half of the fish into fish balls, and cut the other half into fish."
Take slices, boil them and eat them."
"Yan Zhenzhen, send your maid to deliver a message back to your home. You can stay and have dinner tonight before going back."
Yan Zhenzhen immediately responded with a smile.
Sheng Hong said cheekily: "I will also stay and have dinner with the mountain leader before returning to the palace."
Anyway, he is the disciple's fiancé, so this is not the first time he has the audacity to come to share the meal. Gu Shanchang nodded with a smile.
Zhao Qi stood behind Sheng Hong and quietly reached out to touch Sheng Hong, indicating that Sheng Hong also wanted to stay.
Just as Sheng Hong was about to open his mouth, Commander Gu looked over and said gently: "It's getting late, so I won't keep Mr. Zhao any longer."
