Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

The villagers were barely able to survive on their escape by relying only on dry food, and that little bit of food was undoubtedly a drop in the bucket for a long journey.

Hearing that they could rest in peace and enjoy hot food, everyone became excited and took action immediately. The fire soon rose with warm flames, dispelling the coldness around them.

Fortunately, their personal belongings were not searched before they were thrown into the dungeon.

The wild boar meat stored in the bag became a precious ingredient at this moment. After simple cooking, it exuded an enticing aroma and filled everyone's long-hungry stomach.

The villagers gathered in a circle, staring intently at Xiao Zhixue's skilled hands as she gently picked up the remaining half of the pig's leg and carefully chopped it into small pieces.

Then she threw the pieces of meat into the steaming iron pot, and the villagers responded by digging out pieces of wild boar meat from their tattered cloth bags and scrambling to add to the shared feast.

After this sudden storm, the villagers of Shangqiao Village admired Xiao Zhixue even more deeply.

In their minds, Xiao Zhixue is no longer just an ordinary person, but a person who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the respected village chief.

In this busy and harmonious scene, little Chen Ge, with a cheerful but slightly staggering step, came to Xiao Zhixue's side, his clear eyes full of innocence and expectation.

"Sister Xiao, this is the cake my mother left for me before she left. I think you must be hungry too, you can try it."

He spread out his little hands, showing the half piece of cake with a slight crack.

Xiao Zhixue's gaze fell gently on Chen Ge'er's tender palm and the cake he cherished. A gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth and she gently touched his head.

"Brother Chen is such a sensible and good boy, but I still have a lot of food here, you can keep this cake for yourself, Auntie is not hungry."

With that, she pulled out a soft cookie from the depths of her package as if by magic.

Chen Ge'er's round eyes widened instantly.

The dry and hard bread was the life-saving food that his mother prepared for him before he fled. Although it tasted rough, it helped him get through the most difficult days.

At this moment, Chen Ge'er realized that there were soft and delicious cakes in the world.

His eyes dimmed unconsciously and he quietly hid the cake in his hand behind his back, fearing that others would see how shabby it was.

Xiao Zhixue carefully caught Chen Ge'er's subtle emotional fluctuations. She suddenly had an idea and made a suggestion: "Chen Ge'er, how about we exchange cakes? This way we can both taste different flavors!"

After hearing this, Chen Ge'er's little face immediately broke into a bright smile. He nodded repeatedly, with excitement sparkling in his eyes.

After the exchange, he couldn't wait to run back to Zhang and proudly shared this little secret: "Mom, Sister Xiao exchanged cakes with me!"

Zhang's cheeks turned slightly red when she heard this, and she looked at Xiao Zhixue with gratitude. She saw Xiao Zhixue smiling as she tasted the simple coarse grain cake that Chen Ge'er gave her.

Chen Ge'er carefully took a bite of the soft cake. It was the first time he felt the taste of pure happiness since he fled.

Zhang looked at her son's enjoyable expression and urged him to be grateful: "Chen'er, remember to thank Sister Xiao."

Chen Ge nodded obediently and bowed deeply to Xiao Zhixue respectfully, "Thank you, Sister Xiao."

Xiao Zhixue responded with a gentle smile.

She immediately finished the whole grain pancake in her hand with love in a few bites, and at the same time, the aroma of the meat in the pot reached its peak.

Everyone sat around their own small pots, picked up their bowls and chopsticks, and enjoyed this rare feast.

Just as everyone was enjoying this brief peace, the sound of footsteps broke the silence.

Xiao Zhixue was extremely alert. She could vaguely make out two tall figures in the distance slowly approaching the camp, but due to the darkness of the night, she could not identify the faces of the approaching people.

Unconsciously, her fingers slid towards the small knife she carried in the package, and her eyes revealed a hint of vigilance, ready to deal with possible threats at any time.

She thought to herself that if these uninvited guests were minions from the mayor's mansion and dared to cause trouble in this difficult time, she would never show mercy.

Fan Yanmu, who had just left Jinguan Town, happened to take this shortcut to Zhangzhou with his personal bodyguards.

The fire in the distance caught his attention and he quickened his pace.

Xiao Zhixue held the knife tightly in her hand, paying attention to the movements around her while continuing to enjoy the meat in the pot.

Until the figures of Fan Yanmu and Ying Yi gradually became clear.

Fan Yanmu's right and left hands were now missing only Ying Er, which made her feel a little confused and uneasy.

She nimbly wrapped the dagger again with her fingers and waved her hand in a natural manner, "Oh, Master Fan, you guys are really fast and decisive in handling things. Look, it's done in the blink of an eye. What are your plans next? Otherwise, why not just have dinner with us."

Fan Yanmu curled up his lips into a smile and strode towards Xiao Zhixue.

Yingyi witnessed this scene from the side and couldn't help but be shocked.

In his memory, his master was always stern and deep, and adjectives like smiling as beautiful as a flower seemed to have nothing to do with him.

At this moment, that gentle smile so easily climbed up the corner of the owner's lips.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed it.

The villagers gradually noticed the arrival of Fan Yanmu and Ying Yi. The originally lively dinner became even more exciting with the addition of the two uninvited guests.

They all put down their bowls and chopsticks and warmly invited the two guests to share dinner.

The village chief's smile was full of welcome. He nodded slightly, indicating that they could sit down wherever they wanted.

Fan Yanmu gladly accepted the kindness and sat down next to Xiao Zhixue generously.

Ying Yi naturally sat next to Xiao Tingrui.

Xiao Tingrui observed the two men's tired faces and slightly empty eyes, and realized that they had not yet eaten, so without thinking, he took out two sets of clean bowls and chopsticks from the package and gently pushed them in front of them.

Yingyi nodded gratefully to Xiao Tingrui, then looked at Fan Yanmu, waiting for some kind of tacit approval.

Fan Yanmu nodded slightly, as if to say, "It's okay, just be casual."

After getting permission, Yingyi carefully picked up a piece of meat and put it into his mouth. The first time he chewed it, the rich but not greasy meat aroma made him raise his eyebrows involuntarily. The taste was far beyond his imagination.

When the villagers saw that the amount of meat in Xiao Zhixue's pot was a little thin, they took action spontaneously, taking pieces of meat from their own pots, vying to add to their dishes.

"Come on, come on, we still have plenty of meat, let's eat together!"

Yingyi picked up the meat again and tasted it carefully. He couldn't help but ask: "What kind of meat is this? Why does it have such a unique flavor?"