Tangling with the Western Commander-Chapter 545 - 542

He couldn’t help but lick the corner of his mouth with the tip of his tongue.

Captain Lu headed toward the kitchen, "How do you want to eat it, stew it, or—"

"Let’s make grilled fish!"

Wen Xian’s eyes sparkled.

When in the big city, she preferred eating grilled fish because its lean meat wouldn’t make one fat and it was nutritious, which made it a favorite of hers.

Lu Xiao naturally complied with her request.

He had caught many fish, too many to eat at once. After Lu Xiao had gutted them, he hung the ones they couldn’t eat right away on a hook and suspended them outside their little cabin.

The low temperature outside was perfect for freezing them.

The food hanging outside included not only fish but also sweet frozen persimmons, as well as sausages and smoked meats.

In the snowy ground, there were also cabbages frozen in place.

This was a common method of storing food in the north.

Lu Xiao, having killed his fair share of villains, found cleaning a fish trivial. A large fish, weighing about eight or ten pounds, was descaled by him with a kitchen knife before he sliced it open and gutted it.

Once the innards were removed and washed clean, Wen Xian didn’t sit idle; she helped him by chopping green onions, ginger, and garlic for the side dishes.

She loved such cozy and beautiful moments.

Working together in the kitchen was fulfilling as food is essential to life, and even more so with the company of a loved one.

The fish’s belly was stuffed with green onions, ginger, and garlic to dispel any fishy smell, and it was marinated with cooking wine and other seasonings.

When the time was almost right, Lu Xiao coated the fish with a layer of starch, and as the oil heated up in the pan, he began to fry the fish.

He fried it until both sides were golden brown, which made birds in the neighboring woods and Wen Xian inside the cabin salivate.

Finally, he carried the grilled fish tray out to the yard and placed it into a moderately hot grill.

Wen Xian liked her food spicy, and for some reason, she was particularly fond of spicy dishes at that moment.

Perhaps it was the winter season, as eating something spicy could make one feel warm.

So, in the pan, he heated oil and added various ingredients, including chili, stir-frying them along with a piece of Chongqing Sichuan hotpot base.

After adding water and bringing it to a boil, he added soft tofu, wood ear mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, bamboo shoots, konjac, and sweet potato strips, among other things. Just smelling the aroma made Wen Xian’s mouth water.

Her appetite was greatly stimulated.

After the fish was grilled, he drizzled the side dishes and spicy soup over it and inside its belly. Lastly, he poured hot oil over the grilled fish, which sizzled and forced out an intoxicating fragrance.

Accompanied by a bowl of rice, their lunch began.

Lu Xiao deftly picked the tenderest meat from the fish belly for her, "There are fewer bones here, take your time eating."

This was their first time making grilled fish, and Wen Xian had been craving it for a long time. When she took her first bite, she almost cried.

It was incredibly delicious.

The fish, nourished throughout the winter and freshly caught, was exceptionally fresh and tender, spicy yet slightly sweet.

The texture of the fish was delicate and melted right in her mouth.

Seeing her reaction, Lu Xiao knew the taste was perfect and stood up to make her a glass of fresh orange juice.

She had been eating a lot of spicy food recently, and he worried that it might be too much for her, so he made it a point to pair the spice with some juice to ease the heat on her stomach.

Both were fond of alcohol, but they were not heavy drinkers, only indulging during holidays as a symbol.

Ordinarily, they didn’t drink alcohol, especially Lu Xiao, who could be called away on a mission at any time and couldn’t afford to drink, so currently, one drank tea while the other had juice.

The grilled fish was aromatic and richly flavored with spices, making Wen Xian break out in a light sweat after just a short while.

By the end of the meal, Wen Xian felt wonderfully satisfied and thoroughly refreshed.

Afterward—

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