378: Zhongsha Islands

Yang Qi and the others listened to Zhang Li's introduction of the Northeast crayfish and tasted them; they were indeed incredibly delicious.

Northeast Stewed Fish is a traditional home-style dish in the Northeast region, with fresh fish as the main ingredient, prepared using a technique of frying first and then stewing.

Its core characteristics are a rich sauce aroma and tender fish meat, often accompanied by side dishes like tofu and vermicelli.

Next, Yang Qi and the others visited many surrounding scenic spots, such as Xueyun Street, China Snow Town, Changbai Mountain, Weihu Village, Polar Park, Siberian Tiger Park, and so on.

During this time, they enjoyed many unique landscapes. Returning to the city, they were entertained in turn by Zhang Li, Wang Chun, and others, tasting various Northeast flavors.

Time passed unknowingly for half a month, and it was time to leave.

That evening, Zhang Li and the others booked another large private room to host a farewell dinner for Yang Qi's family. Two more families joined the table, new sisters who had been accompanying his mother, Zheng Jin, over the past few days.

One was named Dong Zhen and the other Chen Min, both close friends of Zhang Li. This was great; Yang Qi now had two more aunts.

His mother Zheng Jin's personality was naturally bold and her alcohol tolerance was good; plus, with the family now having money, she was naturally full of confidence.

And so, this group of bold women became close sisters who shared everything within just a few days. They would gather to drink and chat from time to time in the evenings.

Yang Qi was also very happy that his mother could make friends. He always believed it was a good thing for parents to have their own circles and their own lives.

There was no need for everything to revolve around him; it was truly good for her to go out traveling and relax like this often.

During the meal, his mother Zheng Jin once again invited her two new sisters to come to the seaside to play and see scenery completely different from the Northeast.

"Go ahead, bring your families along. I have good food and accommodation there. Shouldn't we go out more while we can still eat and play? I've realized it now; I'm going to go on a trip a few times every year from now on."

Through these few days of traveling, it seemed his mother Zheng Jin really had had an epiphany. After speaking, she even looked at Yang Qi.

Yang Qi immediately stated his position:

"That's right, my mom is correct. I support going out to play with both hands! Aunts, don't hesitate anymore, just go!"

"Sister, Xiao Qi, we'll go back and discuss it. If we go, the earliest would be after the New Year. We'll call you then. Tonight, let's make sure you're well-entertained. Come, come, come, let's have a toast!"

Dong Zhen thought for a moment and raised her wine glass.

So everyone began to toast and drink, and both guests and hosts were happy.

The next morning, accompanied by everyone, Yang Qi's family entered the airport security gate. After a long journey, they returned to Qingshan Town in the afternoon.

Since the Northeast specialties prepared by Zhang Li and the others were sent via logistics, it would take a few days for them to arrive.

So they first shared some of the dried mushrooms, dried wood ear, and other things they had brought with them with Chen Lanxin and her sister.

The few of them had an early dinner, and then Yang Qi and Bai Xue took the two dogs that had been fostered here back to the Sea View Villa.

The two of them didn't bother to unpack; they cut some fruit and went to the second-floor bath. Soaking in the water, they could feel the fatigue in their bodies rapidly disappearing.

This was something they had learned after gaining their powers: as long as they were in the water, the cells of their entire bodies were like batteries being recharged, becoming more vibrant.

"Xiaoxue, we haven't properly fished for twenty-odd days. I'm planning to go out to sea tomorrow. Will you rest at home for a few days, or come with me?"

Yang Qi leaned against the edge of the pool and asked while eating fruit.

"Hubby, I want to go with you. Shanshan is currently playing in Dian Province, and she might be there for a while longer."

Bai Xue said as she handed a sliced orange segment to Yang Qi.

"Okay, we'll go to the shipyard tomorrow morning to bring the fishing boat back, then go refuel and buy supplies, and head out to sea in the afternoon."

Yang Qi nodded and said.

"Hubby, my whole body is a bit sore. Do you want to give me a massage?"

After the serious talk was over, Bai Xue suddenly had a flirtatious look in her eyes and acted coquettishly toward Yang Qi.

"Come here! You little vixen, let's see how this old monk subdues you!"

With a slight pull from Yang Qi, a soft beauty was suddenly in his arms.

"Do you like it here, or back in the bedroom?"

Yang Qi whispered softly in Bai Xue's ear.

"I like both, I want both..."

"Hehehe, I want both too..."

For a time, it was like heavenly thunder striking earthly fire, dry wood meeting a blazing flame, sparks flying everywhere... The next morning, Yang Qi and his wife got up together, and after adding some fresh water and dog food for the puppies, the two left the house hand in hand.

The two drove to the town to eat some clam pancakes, then went to the city to shop at the mall. Daily necessities like oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea were available at the Qingshan Town supermarket, so they didn't buy those; they mainly bought things not sold there.

For example, some snacks, clothing, as well as some fishing tools and tackle accessories.

Then they went to the shipyard and felt a sense of familiarity seeing the brand-new 'setting sail'. After chatting with General Manager Cao for a while and paying the fees, Yang Qi steered the fishing boat back to the Qingshan Town pier.

Next was refueling, adding fresh water, and adding ice. After Bai Xue moved the supplies from the car trunk onto the fishing boat, she went to buy rice, oil, vegetables, and fruit.

At around 3:30 PM, Yang Qi set off from the pier with Bai Xue, heading toward the deep sea. This time, Yang Qi chose a route he had never taken before.

That was to go past the Sanya Fishing Ground and head straight for the Zhongsha Islands. In fact, Yang Qi most wanted to go to the Nansha Islands, but unfortunately, the 'setting sail' was too small to travel that far.

After traveling and stopping along the way, by the time the 'setting sail' reached the Zhongsha Islands, it was already the morning of the third day.

"Hubby, let's eat first."

Bai Xue brought out stewed mutton with radish and called Yang Qi to eat. They had fallen in love with this dish after eating it in the Northeast.

However, due to the mutton itself, no matter how they made it, it wasn't as delicious as when they were in the Northeast.

"When we go back, we have to ask Aunt Zhang Li to help us buy a sheep. The local goats aren't tasty."

Bai Xue complained while drinking the mutton soup.

"Yeah, when we return, we'll have them help us buy two large Inner Mongolian sheep for us to eat during the New Year."

Yang Qi nodded and said,

"But this goat meat, you made it better than I do. Your cooking skills have improved!"

"Hehehe, really? I also feel my cooking has improved a lot. As long as you like eating it, I'll make it more often!"

Bai Xue grinned, her eyes narrowing with a smile.

"Let's roast the rest of the mutton! That way, the gamey smell should be a bit weaker."

Yang Qi suggested. This stewed goat meat, even when stewed with radish, still left a mouth full of gamey taste.

"Okay, then we'll roast the rest."

The two ate and chatted idly. They weren't in any hurry to start fishing.

"Go, go, go, let's go brush our teeth first. My mouth tastes like wool, it's so uncomfortable!"

After Bai Xue finished cleaning up, she pulled Yang Qi to go brush their teeth.