8: Mr. Liu arrives

Su Can didn't care what they thought of a dog; after all, it would never be linked back to him.

As long as he didn't reveal anything else, it was fine.

This was also why he made up the excuse of 'collecting firewood.'

Anyway, with the urea bags covering them, they couldn't see what was inside.

Returning to his old house, Su Can, following his memory, retrieved the key from a crack in the wall by the entrance and opened the courtyard gate.

The courtyard was clean and tidy.

Clearly, his mother would come back to clean it up every now and then when she had nothing to do.

Skillfully opening the door to the main hall, Su Can first dumped out everything from the urea bags.

Then, carrying the wild rabbit and pheasant, he went to the kitchen.

He first cleaned the iron wok, then filled the earthen stove with water and brought it to a rolling boil over high heat.

He had also turned on the gas stove and started boiling water there as well.

While the water was heating, Su Can swiftly bled the pheasant; otherwise, if left for too long, the meat quality would be compromised.

Then, Su Can picked out the damaged white onion mushrooms, sorted, washed, and set them aside.

He also picked some ingredients suitable for stewing from the backyard to accompany the dish.

The kitchen was well-stocked with various large and small spices for stewing, which saved him a lot of trouble.

He also used a utility knife to skin the wild rabbit, remove and clean its internal organs, and marinate it.

By the time everything was prepared, more than half an hour had passed.

Su Can couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle, "Indeed, after a year of working away from home, these survival skills have become quite rusty!"

If it were in the past, he wouldn't have needed so much time to prepare.

One must know that children from poor families mature early; washing clothes, cooking, and doing housework were all top-notch skills.

However, such boys often suffered the most in love.

Shaking his head, Su Can dismissed these uncomfortable emotions, just as the water had boiled.

He placed the pheasant on the stove, scooped out boiling water with a ladle, and poured it over the pheasant.

Immediately afterward, he quickly carried it out and swiftly plucked the feathers by hand.

After being scalded with boiling water, the feathers had to be removed quickly because if left for even a little while longer, they would be difficult to pluck and would tear the chicken skin.

Su Can's hands were very fast, and in a short while, he had plucked the pheasant clean.

Next was to cut it into pieces, rinse, prepare, and then add various large spices and mushrooms, putting it into the earthen pot for a vigorous stew over high heat.

After dealing with the pheasant, the wild rabbit was also well-marinated.

Su Can directly placed it into the pressure cooker, cooking both simultaneously on the gas stove.

"Finally, it's done. Now I just have to wait for the delicious food to be ready."

Su Can washed his hands and let out a long breath, only then suddenly remembering that he hadn't replied to the old man at the park yet.

He quickly went to the main hall and picked up his phone.

As expected, after all this time, Liu Tianji had called him two or three more times and sent several messages.

Between the lines, he was asking where Su Can was and where the walnuts in the photo came from.

"It seems the walnut matter is settled; otherwise, Old Liu wouldn't be so eager."

Su Can rejoiced inwardly and quickly called him back.

"Hello, is this Su Can?"

The phone rang for only a second before it was answered, so fast that Su Can was momentarily stunned.

"Uh, uh, Old Liu, it's me. I was busy just now and didn't have my phone, so I've been negligent!"

Su Can reacted quickly, changing his address and speaking sincerely.

Liu Tianji, however, said indifferently, "No matter, everyone gets busy. Where are you now, and are the walnuts in the photo still with you?"

The dragon head cultural play walnuts were what Liu Tianji truly cared about.

And looking at the empty space in the photo, he had other suspicions in his heart…

"Old Liu, I'm currently at my old home in the countryside. The walnuts in the photo were found in the mountains behind my old house, about five hundred of them. I was just thinking of asking an expert like you to take a look."

Su Can said with a smile.

Indeed!

Upon hearing this, Liu Tianji's expression immediately became excited!

He had guessed correctly!

"Good, good, good! Then quickly send me the location of your old home, and I'll come over right now!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Tianji could no longer hold back. He immediately asked Su Can for the location, planning to go there right away.

Su Can also very much wanted to know the value of these walnuts, so the two immediately agreed, and he sent the location.

Liu Tianji checked the location and said happily, "I didn't expect it to be so close. Tell the driver to prepare the car; I need to go to Qixia Village."

Soon, the servant called the driver over.

Liu Tianji tidied himself up, carrying a toolbox, and got into the car with a joyful expression.

"Little Wang, drive faster!"

Along the way, Liu Tianji said such words countless times.

The driver also silently accelerated, cutting the normal twenty-minute drive by half.

So when Liu Tianji called Su Can to say he had arrived, Su Can was stunned.

"He arrived so quickly? He must be in quite a hurry."

Su Can shook his head with a smile, put down his work, and said to Big Yellow, "Big Yellow, I'm going to pick someone up. You watch the door at home."

"Woof!" Big Yellow barked at Su Can, showing a human-like expression.

Su Can was already used to it. He pushed open the main gate and strode away, quickly spotting Liu Tianji's car at the village entrance.

"Old Liu! I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly."

Su Can walked closer quickly, with a bright, infectious smile on his face.

He glanced slightly, noticing Liu Tianji's car, and his expression showed a hint of surprise.

It was a Maybach GLS; even the base model cost over two million yuan on the road.

However, it was only surprise; Su Can didn't make any deliberate moves because of it.

Liu Tianji was also secretly observing Su Can's reaction, and his evaluation of Su Can unknowingly rose another level.

"I'm old now, and I only have one hobby: cultural play walnuts. When you mentioned it, how could I possibly sit still?"

Liu Tianji chuckled, "I urged the driver again and again along the way. Let's go, quickly take me to see the walnuts."

"Alright, Old Liu, follow me. Driver, you can also drive the car forward; the road is still very spacious."

Su Can smiled as he spoke, leading the way. There were many villagers by the roadside, all curiously watching the scene unfold.

It wasn't until Su Can and the others walked further away that they couldn't help but start discussing animatedly.

"Goodness! Su Can has made something of himself! The people who come to see him drive big Mercedes."

"That Mercedes doesn't look like something an ordinary person can afford. I wonder what kind of name Su Can has made for himself out there."

"That's right. Don't let that old man's kind face fool you; the aura he inadvertently exudes, I've only seen it on some really important figures."

Everyone discussed excitedly without stopping.

Su Can, however, had already led Liu Tianji into the courtyard.

"Old Liu, my old home is simple, and I've just returned. Please forgive any shortcomings in my hospitality."

Su Can, with a sincere smile, welcomed Liu Tianji into the main hall.

"Don't worry about these trifles!"

Liu Tianji waved his hand, chuckling indifferently.

The next second, he saw walnuts scattered all over the floor, and his eyes were immediately captivated.

"Su Can, are these the walnuts you picked in the mountains? The shells and meat are already half-dried, yet they're still so large."

Liu Tianji's eyes became excited, "If the yield rate is high, you've really hit the jackpot this time."

After saying that, he couldn't wait to pick up a walnut and said to the driver, "Little Wang, quickly bring me my toolbox. My hands are itching; I want to crack a few open!"