GBP Chapter 119: Experience the Joy of Ice Fishing
Chapter 119: Experience the Joy of Ice Fishing
After the two returned home, Li Xiaoxiao went to the utility room, where she found an ice pick, fishing rod, fishing line, bait and other items. She also asked Yun Che to go to the room to get a warm coat. After leaving the utility room, Li Xiaoxiao picked up a wooden barrel in the yard and prepared to go out.
Yun, who was teaching Li Fang boxing and kicking in the yard, saw Li Xiaoxiao carrying these things and asked curiously, "Master, little girl, what are you going to do?"
"Brother Yunyi, I know, I know, my sister must be preparing to go fishing by the river again." Li Fang answered excitedly.
"Fishing, but the weather is so cold now, the river is probably frozen, how can we fish?" Yun Yi asked the question in his mind with a puzzled look on his face.
"Yun Yi, if you are curious, just come with me and take a look." Li Xiaoxiao couldn't help laughing when she saw Yun Yi.
Seeing that Li Xiaoxiao said so, Yun Yi naturally couldn't let go of the opportunity. He pulled Li Fang and followed Li Xiaoxiao and Yun Che.
The group arrived at the riverside. The cold wind was howling and there was a thick layer of ice on the river surface. Li Fang couldn't help but pull at his thick coat. Seeing this, Yun Che put his own coat on Li Fang.
Li Xiaoxiao used an ice pick to carve a circular hole in the river's ice, then carefully lowered the baited fishing rod into the hole. Yun Che watched from the side, stunned. He had never seen such a method of fishing before, and he couldn't help but find it fresh and interesting.
"Little girl, can you really catch fish with this?" Yun Yi asked doubtfully.
"We'll know if we can catch fish if we try." Li Xiaoxiao waited quietly.
Before long, there was movement on the fishing rod.
"Look, there's a fish on the hook!" Li Fang shouted excitedly.
Yun Che and Yun Yi looked at Li Xiaoxiao in surprise, secretly amazed.
Li Xiaoxiao skillfully and slowly pulled the fishing line out of the hole, and a large fish appeared on the ice. "Wow! What a big fish!" Li Fang shouted excitedly. Yun Che and Yun Yi couldn't help but smile with joy.
Yun Yi hurried forward and took down the big fish hanging on the hook. "Little girl, can I try it too?" Yun Yi asked excitedly.
Li Xiaoxiao readily agreed, handed the fishing rod to Yun Yi, and instructed him on how to operate it.
Yun Yi took the fishing rod and, imitating Li Xiaoxiao's example, lowered the baited hook into the ice hole. He stared at the water nervously, hoping for a fish to bite.
Time ticked by, and just as Yun was beginning to lose his patience, the fishing rod suddenly moved. He excitedly shouted, "A fish has taken the bait!"
Yun Che and Li Fang rushed over upon hearing the noise, helping Yun to slowly pull the fishing line out of the hole. Sure enough, a lively, palm-sized fish appeared before their eyes.
"I caught a fish!" Yun Yi danced with joy.
As the sun gradually set, they returned home with a full harvest.
"We can have a fish feast today!" Li Fang jumped up happily.
Back home, Li Xiaoxiao started to get busy. Bai was also very happy to see so many fish. She rolled up her sleeves and helped Li Xiaoxiao to process the fish. Bai and Yunyi were responsible for killing the fish, while Li Xiaoxiao was responsible for cutting the fish into slices and then marinating them with white wine, salt and other seasonings.
"Xiaoxiao, there are so many fish. Why don't we fry some fish chunks so that Yun Che and the others can have some."
"Okay, Mom, I'll listen to you. You prepare all the fish and I'll fry them."
Li Xiaoxiao turned around and went to the kitchen, prepared a large plate of batter and set it aside. She also took out two homemade pickled cabbages from the jar in the corner of the kitchen, washed them, and cut them into strips for later use.
Yun Che was also helping Li Fang light the fire. The kitchen was suddenly filled with people, all wanting to see how Li Xiaoxiao processed the fish.
Li Xiaoxiao dried the cut fish pieces, coated them with batter and put them into the pot. When the oil was hot, the fish pieces made a sizzling sound and smelled fragrant.
After a while, the golden and crispy fish pieces were out of the pot. Li Xiaoxiao picked up a piece and handed it to Yun Che, asking him to taste it first.
“Mm, delicious!” Yun Che praised it endlessly. Even though he was used to eating all kinds of delicious food in the capital, he was still amazed by the crispy taste of the fried fish nuggets.
Yun Yi couldn't wait to pick up a piece and put it in his mouth. "Mm, delicious. This fried fish nugget is so fragrant."
"Haha, as long as you like it." Li Xiaoxiao smiled happily. Seeing Li Xiaoxiao busy frying the fish, Bai went to steam the rice and prepare the dishes for dinner. After Li Xiaoxiao finished frying all the fish, Bai helped scoop out some of the remaining oil in the pot and put it into the earthenware jar, leaving only some oil in the pot to make pickled fish.
Li Xiaoxiao put the prepared sauerkraut and chili peppers into the hot pan and stir-fried them. After the aroma came out, he put the fish head in and stir-fried them for several times. He added hot water to the pot, covered the pot and cooked it for a quarter of an hour. Li Xiaoxiao took out a large plate from the cupboard, took the cooked sauerkraut and fish head out of the pot, put in the marinated fish fillets, cooked for a while, then took out the fish fillets and poured the fish soup into the large plate. He sprinkled some dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns on it, and drizzled with hot oil. Finally, a pot of spicy and fragrant sauerkraut fish was ready.
Yun Che watched Li Xiaoxiao's movements from the side, finding them incredibly beautiful. He had never seen such a capable girl before. Whether it was fishing or cooking, she managed everything with such an orderly and manageable manner that was truly a delight to behold.
"Little girl, you are so awesome!" Yun Yi couldn't help but praise.
Li Xiaoxiao just smiled and said nothing.
Li Xiaoxiao then made a fish head with chopped peppers and scrambled eggs with leeks. Bai steamed the fried fish pieces for a while, and the whole fish feast was ready.
After the rice was ready, everyone gathered around the table and enjoyed this delicious dinner. The fish was tender and smooth, and the pickled cabbage was sour and spicy. The combination of the two was simply amazing.
“Xiaoxiao, this pickled fish is so delicious!” Yun Che praised as he ate.
"Then eat more. I'll cook for you often in the future." Li Xiaoxiao said with a smile. Yun Che was delighted when he heard this.
After dinner, Yun Che and Yun Yi rushed back to town. Bai Shi and Li Xiaoxiao cleaned up the dining table and kitchen together. The family simply washed up and went back to their rooms to rest.