Rebirth: He refused to Divorce Again-Chapter 1255: Does It Taste Good?

As for the ranch and the horses, we’ll decide later. After all, Qiaoze Ranch is not easily accessible right now, and getting here is quite a hassle.

Even though Qiaoqiao loves it here, it’s impossible for us to stay long-term, and I’ll be returning to the military in a few days. How can I leave Qiaoqiao here alone?

It’s unrealistic.

So we’ll have to leave them here for now.

The security in this area is great. The people on the prairie are bold and generous, and they never touch things that belong to others.

They don’t engage in sneaky activities. If they want something, they’ll ask openly, though there are exceptions.

People like that exist everywhere.

Fortunately, for those who are aware, this place is still a controlled area, so it’s relatively safe.

However, letting it sit idle like this is quite a pity.

Qin Yize squinted slightly, glanced at the brilliant morning sun in the sky, and smirked. He stopped pondering over this matter and instead, wholeheartedly rode with his beloved girl to the shore of Crescent Lake.

Let’s snatch a brief rest from our bustling lives.

The two of them sat on the beach without a care in the world.

Meanwhile, Red Wind grazed with Yun Duo not far away.

Gu Qiaoqiao felt refreshed. She scanned Crescent Lake and was surprised to see many little fish, about the size of her palm, swimming around in the water.

Yesterday, she was too excited and didn’t stay long since she was busy playing with Qin Yize, so she didn’t notice the fish.

Isn’t there a saying that clear water has no fish?

Gu Qiaoqiao pointed joyfully at the water, "Ah Ze, look, there are fish in the water."

Qin Yize already knew. He nodded and said leisurely, "I’ll make a fish spear later. You can catch some fish, and we’ll cook them for lunch."

Qin Yize said it as if it was only natural.

Gu Qiaoqiao is quite skilled at it.

He’s proud of her for it.

Gu Qiaoqiao responded with a hum and then asked confusedly, "Ah Ze, isn’t clear water supposed to have no fish? How come there are fish here?"

Qin Yize chuckled and patted Gu Qiaoqiao’s head, "Silly girl, that’s the theory, but nobody has come to Crescent Lake in over a year, so the little fish have grown up again. Besides, it’s just a metaphor, one with its flaws. It depends on who it’s applied to; otherwise, it just becomes an excuse to cover oneself."

Gu Qiaoqiao naturally nodded in agreement, "The river behind my house in my hometown is also clear. I remember there were plenty of fish and shrimp when I was a child. Chang Qing and I could catch a small basinful with one net, and my mom would make fish sauce for us. But these past few years, it’s not the same; there are fewer fish because more people are catching them. So it doesn’t matter if the water is clear or not; what’s important is the environment the clear water is in."

Qin Yize looked intently at Gu Qiaoqiao, pleasantly surprised at how smart she was at drawing inferences. He hadn’t expected her to remember so clearly her childhood experiences with Chang Qing.

Chang Qing is also quite remarkable.

Qin Yize’s eyes dimmed slightly, but he quickly changed the topic, "Then tonight, we’ll have fish sauce and steamed buns."

"Where are the steamed buns?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

"I made a small batch of dough yesterday morning," Qin Yize said in a slow, relaxed voice.

Such words, spoken with the earthiness and practicality of life by this young man with picture-perfect features, felt perfectly natural rather than out of place, adding an air of tranquility.

Qin Yize’s demeanor left Gu Qiaoqiao momentarily dazed.

And indescribably happy.

In fact, delighted to no end.

So much so that she laughed heartily, tackled Qin Yize, pressed her soft body against him, and bit his lips.

Qin Yize didn’t move.

He especially liked this kind of affectionate approach.

He lay down on his back, helpless against her tackle, but his eyes were filled with contentment and joy.

He gazed steadily at Gu Qiaoqiao, enveloping her in a web of gentle emotions, and as she bit him, his heart grew soft and tender.

Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t kiss Qin Yize; she truly bit him.

Each time they kissed, sensory pleasure overshadowed everything else, but this time was different. Biting him felt a bit chilly, with a hint of sweetness.

Gu Qiaoqiao took one bite, then another, with an insatiable feeling...

Qin Yize’s breathing became slightly heavier, but seeing the little woman on top of him having such fun biting his lips, he didn’t move. His starry eyes squinted a bit, and at the corner, touched by the sun, it seemed warm and soft, as if light and water had merged into one.

Gu Qiaoqiao bit him a dozen times before stopping, her beautiful eyes brimming with laughter as she gazed at Qin Yize.

After a while, Qin Yize asked in a hoarse voice, "Does it taste good?"

Gu Qiaoqiao blinked, still lying on his chest, her little hands playfully tugging his shirt, and she slowly replied, "Delicious!"

Qin Yize asked seriously, "What does it taste like?"

Gu Qiaoqiao smacked her lips as if mulling it over, then mischievously described, "Cool and sweet, like candied hawthorn."

Qin Yize smiled slightly and hugged the girl tightly, lying on top of him, his voice low and affectionate, "You greedy little girl."

Gu Qiaoqiao chuckled, then propped herself up on her arms, climbed off Qin Yize, brushed the sand off her body, and pointed with great interest at the trees across the lake, saying, "Ah Ze, are those really Cornelian Cherry Trees?"

Gu Qiaoqiao knew Cornelian Cherries; they were wild fruits. In spring, the whole tree would bloom with white flowers, looking very pretty.

The fruit was red. When she was young, there were a few Cornelian Cherry Trees in the mountains near her home, but later someone cut them down.

When the Cornelian Cherry Trees were still around, she and Chang Qing and her brother would pick them. Then Lian Yuhong would mix the cherries with sugar and steam them in a pot. The taste was sweet and sour, and it was her favorite snack as a child.

However, she knew Cornelian Cherry Trees usually weren’t that tall, so seeing such towering ones was a first for her.

Qin Yize sat up slowly, looked at the Cornelian Cherry Trees across the lake, and nodded, "Yes, those are Cornelian Cherry Trees. The reason they grew so tall is that the soil here is fertile, there’s plenty of sunlight, and the water supply is abundant. This place provides the best conditions for a tree to grow. Moreover, a soldier skilled in fruit-tree cultivation took care of these Cornelian Cherry Trees for two years. Later, the fruit they bore was twice the usual size and much sweeter, not tart at all."

Gu Qiaoqiao beamed, "Ah Ze, we should come back here in the fall..."