A journey through ancient times, a journey of exquisite divine skills

Chapter 389 Hosting a Banquet at the New House, First Signs of Affection

The carpenter's son, Xiaohu, was only sixteen years old when he carried half a stack of bricks and ran very fast.

He was humming a little tune: "Build a new house, marry a bride, and have a chubby baby next year..."

This drew a burst of laughter from the crowd.

More than twenty days later, when the last tile was laid, the whole village gathered in front of the new house and cheered.

The three large brick houses are spacious and bright, with clean windows and a large open space in front of the main entrance.

Aji touched the smooth wall, and tears fell again.

The crowd cheered, and applause and laughter filled the courtyard.

That evening, Yun Dan thought about rewarding everyone for their hard work over the past few days.

She rolled up her sleeves and went into the makeshift kitchen.

Fresh ingredients were already prepared in the kitchen.

Yun Dan deftly turned on the stove and poured in the oil. As soon as the oil was hot, she added scallions, ginger, and garlic. With a sizzling sound, the aroma wafted out.

She wielded the spatula, stirring the food quickly and steadily.

The braised fish was pan-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the sauce coating it evenly.

The stir-fried chicken pieces, fresh off the plate, made one's mouth water;

Even the simplest stir-fried vegetables are cooked to a vibrant green and refreshing taste, with a hint of sweetness.

Ten tables of food were served one after another.

Golden-fried eggs are nestled among vibrant green chives, while tender, stewed pork ribs gleam with oil.

A rich aroma filled the courtyard, and even the smoke from the kitchen roof seemed to carry a fragrance.

"This tastes even better than the food in the restaurants in town!"

The child's saliva dripped down the corners of his mouth, but his eyes were fixed on the braised pork that had just been served.

The children nearby also stood on tiptoe to peek into the yard.

Little Ya tugged at Aji's clothes and said in a childish voice, "Brother, Sister Yundan's cooking smells so good!"

The adults also gathered around, marveling at the table full of dishes.

"I've never seen anyone cook food that smells this good in my entire life."

The older women leaned closer to smell it and joked with laughter, "Miss Yundan's cooking skills are probably better than even the imperial chefs in the palace."

Yun Dan listened to everyone's praise without responding.

"This is wine I brewed myself, everyone please have a taste."

She poured a bowl for each of the men at the table, the wine shimmering in the rough porcelain bowls.

Uncle Li picked up the bowl, took a sip, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"Good wine! It's smoother than the strong liquor sold in town, and the aftertaste is even a little sweet!"

Everyone raised their glasses, the crisp sound of clinking glasses mingling with the aroma of food and wine, filling the courtyard.

The enthusiastic, jubilant atmosphere almost lifted the roof off.

The children held up rough porcelain bowls bigger than their faces and ate heartily, shoveling rice into their mouths.

With greasy little hands clutching a chicken leg, and his mouth stuffed full, he mumbled "Delicious!"

The sauce was dripping down the corners of his mouth, but he didn't bother to wipe it away.

The adults sat together, and after a few rounds of drinks, they started talking more.

Some people recounted the harrowing experience of Uncle Li nearly falling from the roof beam during the house's construction, only to be caught by Yun Dan.

Some people joked about whose steamed buns were softer and fluffier, and they argued about it for a long time in the kitchen.

Some people patted Aji on the shoulder, praising him for being lucky to have met such a benefactor as Yundan.

Laughter echoed through the new house, hitting the window paper and bouncing back, mingling with the aromas of meat, noodles, and wine that filled the courtyard, lingering in the moonlight.

Yun Dan carried the wine pot and refilled Leng Xiyue and Zhang Sanfeng's cups.

The wine shimmered in the glass, casting a warm glow on the faces of the three people.

Leng Xiyue picked up her wine glass, her eyes filled with a smile.

"This liquor is strong, but it suits my taste."

Zhang Sanfeng also raised his cup in greeting, his gaze sweeping over the lively scene in the courtyard before finally settling on Yun Dan's face.

"This scene today is even more delightful than the secluded life of cultivating immortality on a mountain."

Yun Dan smiled and clinked glasses with them. The three of them smiled at each other, tilted their heads back, and drank the wine in one gulp.

The spicy liquor slid down my throat, burning my insides and making me feel warm all over, but inside I felt like I was holding a fire, brighter than the moonlight outside the window.

At this moment, the bright moon had risen high in the sky, and its clear light spilled over the roof of the new house, like a thick layer of silver frost.

Aji's pure kindness made Yundan want to pave a safe and secure path for him from the bottom of her heart.

Now the house construction and leg treatment have been settled.

The three of them stayed there simply to wait for Takada's footsteps.

The next morning, Yun Dan specially invited Zhang Sanfeng and Leng Xiyue to her room, saying that she had important matters to discuss.

As soon as the two sat down, Yun Dan smiled.

Seeing this, Leng Xiyue asked, "Little Yun Dan, why are you being so secretive? Are you up to something again?"

Yun Dan didn't rush to answer; instead, she brewed two cups of hot tea and brought them to the two of them.

The movements were remarkably swift, and even carried a hint of eagerness.

Zhang Sanfeng and Leng Xiyue exchanged a glance, both seeing doubt in each other's eyes.

This girl is always straightforward; she must want something from me.

Neither of them reached for their teacups; instead, they both looked at Yun Dan with inquisitive eyes.

Yun Dan felt a little embarrassed by the two people staring at her.

She avoided their gaze and said, "Oh dear, Junbao, Uncle Leng, why are you staring at me like that!"

Leng Xiyue spoke first, her tone conveying a sense of understanding.

"Girl, just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."

Your fawning manner makes me feel rather uncomfortable.

Yun Dan smiled broadly, her tone somewhat ingratiating.

"Oh, Uncle Leng, it's nothing serious."

That is, we have now successfully emerged from the Abyss of Extremes.

They also met a boy named Aji at sea.

I just want to ask you all, what have you thought of him all this time?

Zhang Sanfeng and Leng Xiyue exchanged another glance, their eyes filled with even greater doubt.

But Zhang Sanfeng still answered seriously: "This child is kind-hearted and reliable."

Although he's just an ordinary farmer, he has a tenacious spirit and is a good young man.

Leng Xiyue nodded in agreement: "Yes, she is calm and composed, and sincere in her dealings with others, which shows that she is of good character."

Moreover, it's rare to find someone who can stay true to themselves, without being greedy or greedy.

Yun Dan's eyes lit up, and her tone became even warmer.

"Right! He first guided us out of his kindness."

That's how we ended up helping his family improve their situation.

This is a perfect example of reaping what you sow; he first showed kindness, and then he received this blessing..."

Leng Xiyue raised her hand to interrupt her, her tone carrying a hint of helpless laughter.

"Alright, alright! Stop beating around the bush."

You must have something else on your mind, girl. Just say it.

Yun Dan wasn't embarrassed at all when Leng Xiyue exposed her; instead, she laughed even harder.

"Oh my, Uncle Leng is really something, nothing can be hidden from you. Actually..."

Zhang Sanfeng, seeing the eagerness in Yun Dan's eyes, vaguely guessed what she was thinking.

He couldn't help but gently shake his head to interrupt her.

"You silly girl, I advise you to put away your little schemes."

Yun Dan immediately objected upon hearing this.

"Junbao, I haven't even said what I want to do yet, how do you know it won't work?"

"Although I do not know exactly what you intend to do."

Zhang Sanfeng's tone deepened, and his gaze became earnest.