Chen Xuan cut off a hind leg from a wild boar.
After chopping it into several large pieces,
he started a fire and set the pot on the stove.
Once the water was boiling, he threw the large pieces of the boar's hind leg into the boiling pot.
To remove the dirty blood.
He actually wanted to add some white wine to remove the gamey taste, but there wasn't any at home.
After boiling it for a while,
he took it out and cleaned it thoroughly.
He cut a piece from the pork fat he brought back yesterday and put it into the pot,
melting it, and instantly the aroma of lard filled the air!
He placed the large pieces of hind leg back into the pot.
Stir-frying vigorously, he added salt, soy sauce, and finally the essence of life.
He covered the pot with a lid,
and let it stew.
He stood next to the stove, watching the firewood.
As the stew simmered for longer, the aroma of meat filled not just the kitchen, but even the hall outside.
"Sister, it smells so good. What delicious food did you cook?"
At this time,
the two women returned home after washing clothes.
Su Yun thought her sister had cooked something in advance.
The smell was too tempting.
Their cravings were instantly aroused.
"No, I didn't cook anything!"
Su Wanqiu was also puzzled.
Could it be...?
The two exchanged a glance and simultaneously thought of the only possibility.
But,
could it be!
They both denied it in their hearts.
How could Chen Xuan possibly cook!
They quickly went into the kitchen to take a look,
only to see,
he was sitting on a small stool, bobbing his head, humming some little tune.
"Brother Xuan... are you cooking?"
Su Yun's charming eyes widened as she looked at the scene.
She still couldn't quite believe it.
Her husband actually knew how to cook.
"How is it? Does it smell good?"
Chen Xuan smiled proudly.
"It smells amazing, so delicious!"
Su Yun nodded vigorously, even swallowing her saliva in coordination.
A classic supporting act.
"Heh heh, I'll give you a big piece in a bit!"
Then he looked at Su Wanqiu, "Sister-in-law, you try my cooking too later."
However,
she wasn't like Su Yun, who was a little glutton. She had eaten enough in the morning and wasn't hungry at all.
But she was curious,
was he hungry?
So she asked, "Didn't we just have breakfast a while ago? You're hungry again?"
"Yes! I'm hungry."
Chen Xuan wasn't embarrassed, and he explained, "After becoming a martial artist, I consume more energy, so I get hungry faster. I noticed you weren't home, so I decided to cook on my own."
Upon hearing this,
Su Wanqiu's eyes revealed a hint of guilt.
Chen Xuan, as the pillar of the family, shouldered the responsibilities of the household, and he was only 18.
She hadn't realized he was hungry because of her oversight.
Actually,
she couldn't be blamed for this; as a simple village girl, how could she know about the needs of martial artists.
Still,
she felt that since Chen Xuan took care of external affairs, the household matters should be managed neatly, and she shouldn't let him have to do chores.
Now,
even such a basic need as eating wasn't taken care of.
It was really troubling her.
On the other hand,
Chen Xuan was perceptive and noticed her thoughts.
So he blamed it on himself, saying, "I'm sorry, Sister-in-law, I didn't tell you, it's my fault. If there's any change next time, I'll be sure to tell you in advance!"
"Alright, definitely do that!"
Su Wanqiu was immensely moved.
Her brother-in-law, indeed, could both take care of the family and was so considerate.
At this moment,
she couldn't help but feel a little envious of her sister, Su Yun.
For finding such a good husband.
....
Chen Xuan's cooking skills were truly not just exaggeration.
At least,
Su Yun had oil all over her mouth.
And she couldn't stop praising him.
As for,
Su Wanqiu, perhaps because of her lingering guilt, or because she wanted him to eat more, she only took a small bite.
Yet the taste truly surprised her.
At least,
it was not inferior to her culinary skills.
After devouring almost an entire large pig leg, Chen Xuan finally felt satiated.
"Burp~~~"
He let out a long belch.
Looking at the pile of large bones on the table,
Chen Xuan clicked his tongue.
Such an appetite.....
If he were a competitive eater in his past life, he would definitely be a champion eater.
"This should keep me full a bit longer now."
.....
Just as Chen Xuan suspected, after eating so much meat, even when lunch came around, he didn't encounter the same issue as in the morning.
However,
he didn't eat any less during lunch.
Even though he wasn't hungry.
But he could still eat.
By evening, the sky had darkened.
Seeing that it was almost time,
Chen Xuan informed the two women before heading to Wang Daming's house.
"I wonder if Uncle has finished forging it."
After all,
making such a powerful bow in such a short time made him a bit worried.
Moreover,
Uncle would leave Shuanggang Village for the Government Office tomorrow.
If it wasn't finished, it would be troublesome.
At that moment, Wang Daming's house was bustling.
The clanging sounds were incessant.
"Uncle Wang, is my bow ready?"
"Almost, almost, find a place to sit!"
Without even lifting his head, Wang Daming continued to sweat and hammer away.
"Brother Xuan."
Upon seeing him, Wang Hai ran over.
He reached out a hand, in a childish voice, "Brother Xuan, hug hug!"
"Sure, a hug from big brother!"
Chen Xuan picked him up in his arms and then noticed there was sugar residue on his lips. "Oh, there's still sugar on your mouth. Is it sweet?" he asked with a smile.
"Yeah, so sweet, so sweet. Thank you, Brother Xuan. Daddy said you gave it to me. Xiaohai hasn't had something sweet in a long time, it's so delicious."
As he spoke,
he even stuck out his tongue to lick the corner of his mouth.
Showing a very happy smile.
"This child, today he had glutinous rice cakes with a little plate of white sugar, ate five pieces and didn't stop. Aren't you worried about a stomach ache?" At this moment, Wang Daming turned his head, apparently scolding his son, but his hearty smile betrayed him.
Along with the love showing in his eyes.
"It's fine, it's fine, kids love sweets, besides, five pieces won't give him a tummy ache. If it's not enough, we have more at my house!"
"No need, no need, it's enough. These white buns and sugar are rare treats, can't have too much, it'll spoil the taste."
Even before Wang Hai in Chen Xuan's arms said anything, Wang Daming by the stove was quick to refuse.
"It's alright, Uncle Wang."
"No, really, no need. Once your bow is forged, I have to tidy up, so I won't be going."
Wang Daming actually didn't want to trouble him.
Chen Xuan also saw this, thought for a moment, and didn't say more.
Then,
he just played with Wang Hai beside him.
After about an hour, Wang Daming by the stove suddenly let out a cheerful laugh.
"It's done, finally done. Xiaoxuanzi, this bow took a lot of your uncle's effort."
You could see,
Wang Daming came over holding the bow.
Immediately,
Chen Xuan could tell this bow was extraordinary.
He set down Wang Hai,
and took the bow.
As soon as he took it, there was an unusual chill.
It even felt icy to the touch.
"Hahaha..."
Seeing this, Wang Daming also laughed heartily,
"Isn't it super cold? I added cold iron to this bow. I got it many years ago by chance and have kept it at home. This time it's your good fortune, kid."