Chapter 125 Beer
The village chief followed the old man's example and started fishing for shrimps. Although he caught the shrimp, he fell into the water half way up.

The reason was that when the village chief saw a crayfish on the fishing rod, he was overjoyed and lifted it too fast, causing the lobster to loosen its grip and fall.

The village chief clapped back with some annoyance, but the old man burst out laughing and said, "I'll give you another chance."

At this time, a delighted voice came from Wang's side: "Look, my fish is bigger than the one you caught!"

Qibao also looked over. The lobster that grandma caught was really quite big. It was the biggest lobster among all the lobsters caught.

The lively commotion here attracted the attention of the children in the village. They stopped playing and all ran over to see what the Xu family was doing.

At first, these children were a little scared when they saw the red worms, but when they saw Xiaoliu and Qibao, who were about the same age as them, they were not afraid. They looked happy and gathered around them curiously.

Suddenly the river became more lively. As long as someone caught one, the children in the village would jump up with joy and clap their little hands.

It wasn't until the weather was getting late that Uncle Xu was going to pick up his brother and the others to go home. The Xu family packed their things and prepared to go back. Before leaving, they also told the children in the village not to play by the river without an adult around. The children in the village nodded and were very obedient.

At this time, a little girl's thin and soft voice sounded, "Grandpa Xu, will you come to catch red worms next time? I want to play with you."

I touched her somewhat yellowed hair lovingly and said: "Yes, I will call Xiaocao next time when grandpa's family comes to fish for shrimps again, but you can't come to the river to play alone." It’s dangerous, you know?”

Xiaocao smiled like a crescent moon and said, "Okay, I'll listen to Grandpa Xu."

The old man nodded and said, "You little brats, go home quickly."

"Goodbye, Grandpa Xu!" The children immediately ran towards their homes obediently.

The village chief also said goodbye and left, humming a tuneless tune as he left, and walked away step by step with his hands behind his back.

The Xu family returned home and put everything away. Wang asked, "Qibao, what should I do with this crayfish?"

Qibao said: "This needs to be brushed all over with a brush, cut off the shrimp's mouth, and then pull off the shrimp thread."

Qibao took it and kept demonstrating it. After they all understood it, Mrs. Wang said: "Okay, grandma and your mother have learned it. You don't need to interfere. Your little flesh is so tender that I accidentally pinched it." My hands will definitely bleed.”

They caught a lot of crayfish this time, enough for the whole family to have a delicious meal.

After all the lobsters were processed, Wang said: "This crayfish is really troublesome to process. I just don't know how it tastes. I can't wait until now in vain."

Qibao patted his chest and said, "Grandma, don't worry. Are you worried that it won't be delicious even if I'm here? After grandma tastes it, it will be so delicious that she will swallow it all on her tongue!"

"Okay, then grandma is waiting to eat!" Wang said with a smile.

Qibao first asked grandma and the others to light the fire. When he was about to do it himself, the aunt said: "Qibao, you can just guide me from the side and I will do it."

Qibao agreed without saying much and asked the aunt to pour oil into the pot and heat it up. When the oil temperature comes up, put the cleaned lobster into the pot and fry it until the lobster turns red, then take it out. Then some base oil was left in the pot, and after the spices taken out from the space were sautéed until fragrant, the fried lobster was put in the pot and stir-fried, adding some seasonings.

Seeing that it was time, Qibao took two cans of beer from the refrigerator in the space. After opening them, he asked his aunt to pour them into the pot, then cover them and simmer them dry.

Wang asked curiously: "What is in this iron box? Why is it still bubbling when I pour it into the pot?"

Qibao said: "This is beer. It is different from the wine we usually drink. It is only available at my master's place. It is still difficult for us to make it here."

"What! This is wine. I have never seen wine with such a color!"

Qibao said: "I have a little more here, how about you try it, grandma?" Wang was somewhat moved and took the can from Qibao's hand. Seeing a small opening on it, she poured some into her mouth.

Because it had just been taken out of the refrigerator, it was a little cold. After taking a bite, Wang's expression was a little hard to describe.

After swallowing the beer, Ms. Wang said with some surprise: "My dear, this wine is really different from ours. It's a little spicy on the tongue, but it's different from the spicy liquor. I feel like there's a lot of flavor in my mouth." Little bubbles, my body, which was already a little hot when I lit a fire in front of the stove, immediately felt much refreshed."

Qibao said: "Grandma may not be used to drinking this wine, but in the summer, this beer and crayfish are a perfect match!"

At this time, the aroma of crayfish in the pot was getting stronger and stronger, and even the old man and the others sitting in the main hall couldn't sit still.

The father and son came to the kitchen smelling the fragrance all the way. The old man said: "Is this the smell of that crayfish? It's really fragrant!"

Qibao said: "Grandpa, you'll be fine soon. I'll give you a taste of something good first."

As he spoke, he gave the remaining beer that Wang drank to the old man.

The old man took the can, somewhat confused, and asked: "Qibao, what is this? It feels like iron."

Qibao said: "There is still wine in it. Grandpa, try it and see if it tastes good."

The old man put it to his mouth suspiciously and took a sip. He felt that the taste was a bit strange. There were many small bubbles in his mouth, which was quite refreshing. He raised his neck and drank the rest of the wine in a gulp.

Brother Xu Erbo swallowed hard as he watched. They also wanted to taste what this beer tasted like.

After the old man finished drinking, he smashed his mouth, and suddenly he heard a "burp~"

The old man said a little embarrassedly, "I couldn't help it..."

Qibao looked at his grandfather, chuckled, and said, "Grandpa, there is a lot of gas in this wine. If you drink too much in one sip, the gas will be discharged through burping. This is a normal phenomenon."

Second Uncle Xu touched his head and said: "Qibao, Second Uncle also wants to try it, are there any more?"

Xu Laosan also nodded beside him.

Qibao said: "When we eat, I will bring out a few cans for everyone to try."

Xu Erbo said happily: "I will bring the bowls and chopsticks to the front hall now."

Mrs. Wang laughed and scolded: "You bastard, you will be attentive as long as you have good food and drinks to serve. Why don't I see you being any more diligent than usual?"

Suddenly everyone laughed.

After a while, Uncle Xu and his brother also came back. On the way, they heard their father and uncle say that the family would make delicious food tonight, but they didn't tell them what it was.

Mrs. Wang had already prepared the crayfish and put it on the table, and copied a few more dishes. Then the family sat neatly at the table to eat.

When Xiao Wu looked at the pot of red crayfish, he suddenly exclaimed: "This is a red worm! Why did it turn red? The shell is so hard, can it be eaten?"

Xu Erbo knocked his head and said: "Since you think you can't eat it, then don't eat it later! Just eat something else!"

(End of this chapter)

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