Chapter 101: Harvesting Water Chestnuts (2/2)

“You still have to be careful even if it’s a small wound. What it gets infected!” Shi Fengju frowned. After he was done tending to her wound, his heart was finally at ease and he went to peel off the shell of a water chestnut, revealing its tender flesh. He hovered it near her lips and said, “Come, I’ve peeled it off for you. Eat it.”

Sang Wan’s face flushed, redder and warmer. She could not help but turn her head to glance at Cui Ling. Seeing that her gaze was not on them but at the lake ahead, Sang Wan heaved a sigh of relief.

At this point in time, Shi Fengju also regained his senses. He looked down at his actions and they were indeed questionable. He could not help but feel awkward. However, it would be even more awkward if the hand that had already been stretched out was retracted back. Shi Fengju was now at a loss of what to do.

Fortunately, Sang Wan seemed to have felt his good intentions. She opened her mouth and gently took a bite at the water chestnut. The faint fragrance spread across her mouth and she nodded, barely squeezing a smile, “Indeed, this taste delicious.”

Shi Fengju was finally happy again. He simply refused to retreat and made her have a few more bites before saying, “If you like it, I’ll peel another one for you!”

“No, it’s fine, it’s fine!” Although that one water chestnut left a lingering fragrance in her mouth, she in fact, did not taste anything when she swallowed a mouthful of it. Her heart pounded crazily and her mind was slightly dizzy, there was no way she could accept another round.

“Then we’ll eat them when we get back!” Shi Fengju smiled and did not insist. Taking a glimpse at the woman in front of him whose face was flushed with red from embarrassment, the more he looked, the likable she was; like the lotus flowers on the water.

“Sir, Ma’am! This entire area is filled with water chestnuts! Let’s stop and pick them here!” Cui Ling stopped rowing and exclaimed.

Shi Fengju and Sang Wan looked out at the waters. Indeed, the area they were in now had clusters of water chestnuts all over the water. It was a pleasant sight.

“You go ahead, and be careful!” Shi Fengju smiled.

“Okay!” Cui Ling answered before placing a wooden basin on the surface of the lake. Carefully, she stepped into it before sitting down. The basin swayed gently with the waves, and Cui ling stroked the cool lake with her hands. Seeing the curious look on Sang Wan’s face, she warmly invited, “Ma’am, do you want to try? It’s really fun!”

“Ma’am will not be going!” Shi Fengju quickly pulled at Sang Wan’s sleeve, almost as if she was going to give in to the suggestion.

Cui Ling put out her tongue playfully and giggled, “Then, Sir and Ma’am can fish for prawns there. My father and I came here before, there are many down below!” Cui Ling then paddled off, harvesting the water chestnuts with her little hands before throwing them into the basin.

“This lass is so bright!” Sang Wan could not help but praised.

Shi Fengju smiled and said, “If you like her, how about bringing her to the household to serve you after a year or two?”

Sang Wan hurriedly shook her head with a smile, “That won’t be necessary! She lives well with her family, and she shouldn’t be holed up in the household!”

Shi Fengju smiled and shook his head, “You ah. Sometimes, you’re just too kind-hearted.”

“Are you saying that I should not?” Sang Wan looked askance at him.

Shi Fengju was taken aback by her words, and he let out a laugh, “No, no, how isn’t it good!”

He had a pampered smile on his face which made Sang Wan’s face turn slightly flustered again and she quickly avoided his eyes.

The line hooked with a chicken bone, which had already been dropped by Shi Fengju, soon shook slightly in the water. Pulling it up, a finger-sized prawn had its pinchers clamped tightly at the chicken bone.

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Sang Wan could not help but exclaim while clapping her hands in excitement, “Wah! What a large prawn!” This lake truly is plentiful ah!

“You like it?” Shi Fengju smiled and carefully handled the prawn before throwing it into a bamboo basket. Pulling Sang Wan close to him, he said, “Have a go at it!”

“Okay!” Sang Wan smiled and took the rod from Shi Fengju’s hands before throwing the line back into the lake again. Soon after, half the basket was filled with prawns and laughter could be heard from across the lake.

All the way until the sun began to set, the three finally took the boat back to shore while chatting happily. Sang Wan wondered how long it had been since she was able to relax, away from all the tiring matters. The leisure life in the forest was indeed the most comfortable.

“Ma’am, you must be tired! Quickly, come inside and take a rest!” Auntie Cui hurriedly went out to invite them in. Helping Sang Wan into the house while smiling, she said, “Ma’am, Sir, please wash your hands first. The crabs have already been washed and prepared. Once they’re steamed, they’ll be really tasty. When they’re ready, laonu will serve them up!”

“Please do! Also, take these prawns and cook them using Auntie’s best seasonings!” Shi Fengju smiled.

“I will, I will! Laonu shall go now!” Auntie Cui smiled, “These fresh water prawns can be boiled slightly and then served with a dipping sauce. They’ll be delicious! Ma’am, you’ve got to have a good taste of laonu’s cooking skills today!”

“Keke, we’ll be here for three to four days, there’ll be plenty of days for us to taste Auntie’s awesome skills!” Shi Fengju laughed.