With everyone’s help, the large grill for roasting lamb was quickly lifted out of the cargo truck’s hold. Next came the rack, the prepped lamb, and a full bag of fruitwood charcoal.

It was clear that Brother Ma was meticulous about getting an authentic taste for the roast lamb. Compared to Zhang Yang and the others, who felt that using briquettes was fancy enough for their barbecues, Brother Ma opted for the more expensive fruitwood charcoal to achieve a better flavor.

After unloading all the items for roasting lamb, it wasn’t over yet. Towards the inside, Brother Ma and Brother Zhao had bought quite a few other things from the supermarket.

Several big bags of fresh vegetables, ribs, freshly cooked and still warm pork head meat, plus pre-prepared mustard chicken from the supermarket—there was a variety of dishes, and after unloading them, they were placed on a rack.

Besides the ingredients, the last noteworthy mention would be the seasonings. It seemed Brother Ma wasn’t accustomed to the cooking condiments that Brother Zhao carried in his car, so he took the opportunity to buy quite a few more at the supermarket.

Honestly, the stir-fried dishes Brother Ma cooked last night already tasted great; it’s hard to imagine how delicious the food would be if all the preparations were taken to the fullest.

With the supplies ready, everyone at the makeshift campsite got busy—some picking vegetables, some starting the fire. Everyone was eagerly anticipating the roast lamb weighing several dozen pounds, intrigued by the process from start to finish.

This was where Brother Ma’s expertise came into play. He meticulously set up the grill, lit the charcoal, and once the temperature rose, he hung the rack with the lamb and gently spun it with a fan in one hand.

"Keep the heat and spinning speed the same before the lamb changes color and before adding oil. I’ll go prep the ribs; remember, don’t let the fire get too big!"

Brother Ma gave Liu Zi a quick reminder, temporarily handing over the lamb roasting to him, then turned towards his Jeep’s trunk nearby.

Zhang Yang thought Brother Ma was going back to his car for a cigarette or something. But turning his head, he saw Brother Ma taking out a mid-sized field pot with a diameter over forty centimeters from the car.

Zhang Yang had an impression of it; Brother Zhao also brought one this time, but it was a small one with only about a thirty-centimeter diameter. It was just enough to cook for two or three people, but for larger quantities, it was a bit small.

"Damn... Why’d you bring such a big pot for fishing?" Brother Zhao noticed the field pot in Brother Ma’s hand, asking with a tone full of curiosity.

Brother Ma grinned: "Didn’t plan on using it, but when hanging out with friends before, the pot was always too small, so out of spite, I bought a mid-sized one. While packing up for this trip, I hesitated and brought it along. Turns out it was the right choice; perfect for stewing ribs! A big pot of hot rib soup by the fire at night will be pure enjoyment!"

Brother Zhao was left speechless, giving Brother Ma a thumbs up in sincere admiration.

The preparations for dinner continued. However, with plenty of hands and experts like Brother Ma and Zhao directing, the progress was excellent.

In less than half an hour since the lamb was set on the rack, the aroma began spreading throughout the campsite.

Brother Ma efficiently gathered all the other dishes. Once everything was ready, he returned to the lamb roasting rack.

"Tsk tsk, not bad! The heat control is good; you didn’t char the meat! This is exactly the right intensity, where the oil drips but the surface isn’t burnt. This way, the final roasted lamb will have a crispy outside, tender inside, and a lingering aroma!" Brother Ma praised, very pleased with the roasted lamb in front of him. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"Brother Ma, how much longer do we have to roast? I can already smell the fragrance!" Liu Zi asked pitifully.

Brother Ma poked the meat with chopsticks for a simple assessment, then said: "Another hour should do it! Patience is key—no hot tofu for the impatient! Tonight you do nothing but watch the charcoal’s heat closely!"

"What? Still an hour? Alright then..." Liu Zi’s face fell longer than a donkey’s when he heard it was still an hour, but having taken on the task, he braced himself to continue.

Before they knew it, it was past 6 PM, the aroma of the whole roasted lamb filling the entire campsite. The group of gluttons came by several times to check when it’d be ready, only to be shooed away by Brother Ma each time.

After checking that the heat was just right, Brother Ma found the seasonings they bought from the barbecue store, cumin, and such, along with a survival knife, and the type of transparent plastic gloves used for eating lobsters. Armed with these, he got to work.

Taking the lamb off the rack, he skillfully used the survival knife to cut at key spots, breaking through the crispy outer shell to reveal the succulent, juicy, and aromatic lamb inside.

Sprinkling cumin and chili powder and other seasonings elevated the aroma to another level. After a simple finishing touch, Brother Ma divided the lamb into manageable pieces, filling two metal trays to the brim.

"Whole roasted lamb is ready, everyone find your seats, open the drinks, I’ll finish up the last dish, and we can start!" Brother Ma called out, heading towards the pot of stewing ribs.

Soon, a steaming hot bowl of ribs was brought over, filling the table with a bountiful feast—chicken, fish, meat, ribs, and the whole lamb, it was an unbelievably sumptuous spread.