Chapter 547 - Chapter 547: Chapter 534: Beauty Misleads (1/2)

Chapter 547: Chapter 534: Beauty Misleads

Everyone looked on flabbergasted at the fallen, broken goal, and the football that had already deflated, yet stubbornly bounced twice off the ground.

Obviously, the ball Chu Jinnian just kicked had smashed the wooden goal frame. The power was so overwhelming that it shattered the entire goal.

Chu Jinnian felt somewhat embarrassed and gave a sheepish smile, “I seem to have used too much force… ”

It’s not just about excessive force. His aim was probably off too.

Chu Jinzhou gave a helpless sigh.

Zhuang Qingning also looked full of regret.

Having seen Chu Jinnian’s lightness skills when she was rescued from Cuiwei Mountain, Zhuang Qingning was aware of his agility. She was hoping to see if a martial arts master playing football would give off a vibe of ‘Kung Fu Football’.

Now, she could see the Kung Fu part.

Football though…

Well, it’s no big deal since a broken ball can be patched up.

“Master Chu sure is strong,” Zhuang Qingning tried to smooth things over, “Perhaps it’s because this is your first time playing football so you’re a bit clumsy. With regular practice, I am sure you will become very formidable.”

“Sorry for breaking the goal. I will have it repaired later …” Chu Jinnian apologized, looking sorry.

“Don’t worry, we built this goal temporarily for the kids to play with. I expect that Uncle Village Chief would have probably dismantled it in the afternoon anyway,” Zhuang Qingning said.

“Yes exactly, Master Chu, you should not worry about this,” Zhuang Jingye also quickly reassured him, “Troublesome as it might have been to dismantle, it’s actually easier to tidy this way…”

The intent to flatter his superior was so obvious that Mrs. Ye tugged at the corner of her mouth.

When others spoke that way, Chu Jinnian still felt quite embarrassed. He picked up the scattered pieces of wood and neatly piled them on the side to save others some effort, a slight compensation for having destroyed the goal.

Zhuang Jingye and others were flattered and thanked him repeatedly.

With that small episode behind them, people didn’t dwell on it much. As it was almost noon, everyone went home to have lunch.

Zhuang Qingning, Chu Jinnian and others also returned home to have lunch.

Since Chu Jinnian and Chu Jinzhou were visiting, they had to prepare more food for lunch. However, since everyone was already feeling hungry, they didn’t have time to make rice or pancakes. So, Zhuang Qingning suggested having hotpot for lunch.

All the vegetables were available and there was also fresh lamb. All they had to do was cut and enjoy.

They didn’t need a complex pot base, they just used the bone soup that was stewed in the morning, which was tasty and refreshing. Those who liked spicy food could add the chili sauce that Zhuang Qingning had prepared previously.

Zhuang Qingning made the suggestion and everyone agreed. They immediately began to prepare.

Zhuang Qingsui and Chu Jinzhou went to select and wash some cabbage and radish etc., while Zhuang Qingning prepared the charcoal fire and stove, and fetched the lamb for chopping.

“Let me do it” said Chu Jinnian, taking the kitchen knife.

“Can you… chop meat?” Zhuang Qingning was quite surprised.

During this male-dominated era, normal people proudly abide by the belief that men should not cook. For someone like Chu Jinnian, they should firmly adhere to the code of a gentleman avoiding the kitchen.

“Yes,” Chu Jinnian nodded, “I can.”

As he spoke, Chu Jinnian gently lowered the knife, and a slice of lamb as thin as a cicada’s wing lay on the chopping board.