Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at Mr. Wang.

"What is this?" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Mr. Wang smiled and pressed it into Jiang Xiaoxiao’s hand.

"Don’t worry, it’s not poison, it’s the laxative you mentioned. It can’t exactly be called a proper laxative. Back in the day, when I often couldn’t find food, I used to look for edible things in the mountains, and I accidentally discovered a type of mushroom. Eating this mushroom causes diarrhea, so bad you can’t even stand up straight.

I was an old beggar who was often bullied, so I gathered some of this mushroom powder and kept it. When I got bullied too severely by other beggars, I’d sprinkle some on them as a form of retaliation.

It gave me some relief.

I’ve tested this powder. Sprinkle a little, and you’ll maybe go to the bathroom once or twice, but if you use it all, it gets serious."

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up.

Wow, this old man’s amazing. The things he’s prepared seem like they were a godsend just for them.

The three of them together were really a perfect match.

It truly was destiny.

"How’s the barbecue going?"

"Still preparing, not done yet, but wait a moment, I guarantee it’ll be delicious."

With a flip of her wrist, the medicine packet was already out of Jiang Xiaoxiao’s hand.

Mr. Wang thought Jiang Xiaoxiao was just swift.

Little did he know it had already entered Jiang Xiaoxiao’s secret space.

Jiang Xiaoxiao started working.

It’s just barbecue.

Cooking is no problem for her.

Mr. Wang got the hint from Jiang Xiaoxiao.

He actually made some fried peanuts on the side while Jiang Xiaoxiao marinated the meat and even whipped up some salad with limited ingredients. Smelling the aroma, Jiang Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but sigh.

What geniuses they all are.

Mr. Wang was truly a hidden expert.

Didn’t see that coming.

"Ha ha!"

Thinking about the barely edible boiled vegetables they had for days, Jiang Xiaoxiao laughed so hard she rocked back and forth.

Mr. Wang was also amused.

Hearing Jiang Xiaoxiao’s laughter, he knew what the girl was laughing about.

She definitely realized what mischief he was up to the moment she saw the dish, and of course, if he always cooked so well, these people would have been indulging every day.

With his old bones serving these eight big guys, he’d be worked to the bone.

Only by making such unpalatable food would these people not wear him out.

He chuckled to himself.

"Girl, have a taste. This old man can cook well! That cooking skill of mine. Back then, it was because of this cooking skill that I won over my wife. Alas, never mind. Making you eat that pig feed these days, this old man actually feels quite bad about it.

But I can’t just secretly cook special meals on the side; that would expose me intentionally."

Jiang Xiaoxiao took a bite of the cold mushroom salad Mr. Wang handed over, and indeed, it was delicious.

Even though the seasonings were sparse here, it still turned out flavorful. Compared to the previous dishes, this was Mr. Wang’s real talent.

She gave a thumbs up.

"To be honest with you, I’m a great cook, too, so neither of us can say anything about the other. Let’s show them what we can do today."

Mr. Wang nodded.

"Alright, if nothing else, just for you, my girl, for eating the pig feed from this old man the past few days, today’s a day to improve our meals and let you enjoy a good meal from the old man. Last time at the wonton shop, this old man thought that someday he should properly treat you.

To pay you back for the kindness you showed me back then. In this life, no one has ever treated me so well."

Song Moting finished his work in the front and returned to find the two of them busy in the room.

There was almost the arrangement for a grand feast, leaving Song Moting quite puzzled as he glanced at Jiang Xiaoxiao, then at Mr. Wang.

"What are you all up to?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao whispered a few words mysteriously into his ear.

Song Moting’s expression lightened up.

"Alright, then we should prepare a full table and properly entertain these gentlemen! Come on, I’ll thread the meat, and you can start grilling now."

Song Moting had absolute confidence in Jiang Xiaoxiao’s cooking skills.

Back when they were in the mountains of the forest farm, they never got tired of eating barbecue every day.

It was all because of Jiang Xiaoxiao’s exceptional skills.

His wife’s cooking was definitely one of the best in the world.

So far, he hadn’t tasted anything better than his wife’s cooking.

As the three of them busied themselves, the eight in the cabin couldn’t sit still as the waves of aroma suddenly wafted in.

Having eaten Mr. Wang’s pig feed for months, these guys were already starving.

The smell alone was hard to resist.

Hu Zi kicked Da Pang beside him, "Go check it out. What’s cooking over there? It smells amazing!"

Da Pang hadn’t stepped out of the room yet when Song Moting and Mr. Wang walked in with two large platters.

"Come, come! Gentlemen, the food is ready. Try our cooking today."

Song Moting brought in a large platter of barbecue.

Mr. Wang brought in fried peanuts and salad.

Hu Zi sniffed, and damn, it really did smell nice.

He glared at Song Moting, "You two rascals! You said you couldn’t cook, yet you have such great skills. Damn it, just wait until I deal with you later."

Song Moting smiled wryly, "Big Brother! We’re just country folks, had to hold back a bit, you know. Now we truly see you as our elder brother, so how can we not give our all? Big Brother, have a drink."

Hu Zi gave Song Moting a sidelong glance.

The others didn’t need Song Moting to say anything; they had already brought out the liquor from the corner. They had brought quite a bit to the mountains.

With such good food and wine, how could they not drink well?

Especially the barbecue, its aroma was irresistible.

Ma Laosan came up ready to grab a skewer when Hu Zi snatched it away.

"Big Brother, what time is it, and you still won’t let me eat? We’ve been eating this pig feed for months. It’s rare to see good stuff like this."

Hu Zi glared at Ma Laosan, "You idiot!"

Passed it to Song Moting, "You eat."

Anything edible might be tampered with during cooking.

Having survived till now, it was about cautious planning.

Every time old man Wang brought in food, he’d have to sample it himself.

This time was no different; just because it smelled good didn’t mean they could drop their guard. If they all got drugged, that would be disastrous.

Mr. Wang’s heart tightened.

Song Moting, with an easy manner, took it.

"Big Brother, my brother’s skill is top-notch. Look at the color, aroma, taste, crispy outside, tender inside, rich but not greasy, delicious, simply delicious!"

He took a bite, deliberately grabbing another skewer to enjoy.

Only then did Hu Zi relax.

"Alright, you’ve had one skewer. No need to fuss here; go grill more. Today, we brothers want to enjoy ourselves thoroughly."

Song Moting readily agreed and quickly pulled Mr. Wang back to the small cabin.

Mr. Wang hurriedly grabbed Song Moting, "This won’t do; the effect of that drug is very strong."

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at Song Moting in surprise, "What’s wrong? Something up?"

Song Moting laughed, "No problem! I ate two skewers of barbecue! Hu Zi is very cautious; he wouldn’t eat unless I did."

Jiang Xiaoxiao chuckled, "Mr. Wang, don’t worry! I have a way."

She took some dried peaches out of her pocket and handed them to Song Moting, "Quickly, eat them."

There was no time for anything else at this point; when did she ever have dried peaches in her pocket?

Song Moting knew clearly but didn’t waste words and ate them quickly.

The dull stomach ache gradually eased.

This drug was really potent.