The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 226: A Casual Visit and Chat

They bought the same fish again, both of them bought fish, and it was a large fish weighing three pounds, certainly too much to eat in one meal.

Wang Miaomiao chopped off the heads of the two fish, planning to make chopped pepper fish head for lunch, and picked out a large bowl for later to make some braised fish pieces. The rest...

Wang Miaomiao found an unused empty can and some salt to start marinating the fish.

The fish pieces must be completely coated with salt, or they’ll spoil easily. Then, place them piece by piece into the jar, seal it, and after a few days, take it out to dry in the sun, and the marinated fish will be ready.

She bought ribs since there were plenty of meat dishes, so she decided to make corn rib soup with them. After letting them boil slightly to get out the blood, she washed them clean to use later.

Wang Miaomiao was in the kitchen preparing ingredients, and by the time everything was almost ready, an hour had passed.

Looking at the time, it was just 9:30, so she could rest a little before making lunch.

Wang Miaomiao washed her hands, took off her apron, poured herself a glass of water, and went to the living room.

At this time, Wang Jia Bao was staring intently at the television, which was showing the old version of Legend of the Condor Heroes. Two episodes had aired last night and were rebroadcast that morning.

And, Wang Jia Bao was completely captivated. Wang Miaomiao could only watch TV with him for a while, intending to chat with him, but it seemed it would have to wait.

Because she knew, whatever she said to him now, he would be absent-minded.

After a break, Wang Miaomiao saw that the time was about right and went to the kitchen to officially start making lunch.

This morning before leaving, Jiang Yan said he would come back for lunch, so with three people, um... making five dishes would be just right.

Chopped pepper fish head, braised fish pieces, white-cut chicken, corn rib soup, and oil gluten Chinese cabbage.

Jiang Yan finished his busy morning, pushed the door open, and saw his brother-in-law sitting upright in the living room, staring at the TV.

Even after hearing the noise at the door, he only slightly turned his head for a glance, saw it was him, and casually said, "Brother-in-law" before immediately focusing back on the TV...

Jiang Yan also lightly responded with an "mm," not saying much, and went straight to the kitchen.

"You’re back... the timing is perfect for lunch." Wang Miaomiao had finished cooking and was tidying up.

Jiang Yan stepped forward, took the cloth from her hands, and said, "You’ve worked hard, let me handle this, you go set the table."

Wang Miaomiao smiled slightly, feeling no burden and naturally handed over the task.

Watching the fluid transition, one could tell she was a seasoned pro.

Wang Miaomiao carried the dishes to the table, just as the TV broadcast the closing theme song.

"Jia Bao, turn off the TV, and wash your hands for lunch."

"Ah? So soon, time for lunch..." Wang Jia Bao lingered, obviously unwilling.

Seeing this, Wang Miaomiao shook her head helplessly, "There are only two episodes a day, it’s already over, quickly turn it off and come eat, be good..."

Hearing this, Wang Jia Bao knew there was no point in hogging the TV anymore and reluctantly turned it off.

"Why are there only two episodes a day, sigh..." He had been enjoying it thoroughly and thought about how he wouldn’t be able to watch it back at the barracks, which made him feel down.

Wang Miaomiao couldn’t do anything about it, and even comforting him was at a loss for words.

Fortunately, the variety of dishes today caught the foodie Wang Jia Bao’s attention right away, distracting him from feeling down for too long.

"Sis, your cooking skills are getting better and better, you’ve really improved..." Wang Jia Bao was chewing chicken meat he hadn’t swallowed yet while his chopsticks were already reaching for the next piece.

After working hard all morning, hearing someone praise her cooking, Wang Miaomiao was overjoyed, "If you like it, eat more, take your time, there are plenty of dishes today, definitely plenty for everyone."

"Mm... yeah..." Wang Jia Bao nodded as he ate quickly. After feeling half full, he gradually slowed down.

Staying in the mountains for several days without eating well, only surviving on some tasteless compressed biscuits, coming back to enjoy delicious dishes made by his family, he found it especially tasty and couldn’t control himself.

After slowing down, he felt a bit embarrassed and awkwardly explained, "I was eating compressed biscuits for the past few days, with nothing rich in my stomach, and with my sister’s cooking skills advancing rapidly, I couldn’t hold back for a moment, hehe..."

Hearing about eating compressed biscuits, Wang Miaomiao guessed he must have been on a dangerous mission and quickly asked, "You’re not injured, are you?"

Wang Jia Bao hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, no."

That hesitation aroused suspicion in Wang Miaomiao, who had initially just asked casually, "What? You really got hurt?"

Wang Miaomiao put down her chopsticks, looking at him seriously, "Where’s the injury?"

Feeling pressured by her stern aura, Wang Jia Bao’s eyes dodged more, looking guilty, "No, no."

With a light yet firm slap on the table, Wang Miaomiao put on a serious face, angrily saying, "Not telling the truth, do I have to have your brother-in-law strip you down for a check?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"No, no, I’ll say it..." Wang Jia Bao wasn’t intentionally hiding it from Wang Miaomiao to avoid upsetting her; he just felt embarrassed, returning from a mission with injuries, afraid of looking useless in front of his idol, Jiang Yan, feeling awkward.

"Just a cut on my arm, already treated." Wang Jia Bao pointed at his injured arm with an indifferent attitude, which only made Miao Miao angrier.

Seeing him disregard it, Wang Miaomiao quickly stopped him as he stretched his chopsticks towards the chopped pepper fish head, "Put it down, you’re not allowed to eat fish."

Wang Jia Bao was stunned, looking at her in confusion.

Wang Miaomiao picked up public chopsticks and gave him a piece of rib, "You have an injury and didn’t mention it earlier, this fish promotes healing, and the peppers too, which you shouldn’t eat. Have more ribs, and a bowl of rib corn soup."

Hearing this, a warm feeling filled Wang Jia Bao’s heart. He felt a bit embarrassed, drawing back his chopsticks while stubbornly saying, "No worries, I’ve eaten so much already, a few more bites won’t matter."

As he spoke, he secretly observed Wang Miaomiao’s expression, unexpectedly meeting her distinct and disapproving gaze, prompting him to quickly change his tone, "Okay, I’ll take care."

Seeing him relent, Wang Miaomiao sighed, her gaze softening, speaking earnestly, "Your body and skin are inherited from your parents. Just a small injury, if mom and dad find out, who knows how upset they’ll be."

"Sis, please don’t tell them. Last time you got hurt, I didn’t tattle on you either." Wang Jia Bao’s childish remark made Wang Miaomiao feel a mix of exasperation and amusement.

"I want you to promise, just take care of yourself." Wang Miaomiao retorted playfully before continuing, "In the future, if there’s anything, tell me right away. Here, we siblings don’t have many relatives, shouldn’t we take care of each other?"

Wang Jia Bao nodded unconsciously, listening obediently.