Chapter 1139: Feeling the Sea Breeze

Engineer Jiao set the basin down, turned, and embraced his wife: "If it weren't for you, I couldn't work abroad with peace of mind. You are the pillar of our family too. I know you care for me, but how could I not care for you in return?"

The couple had been married for three years and dared not even have a child: "Once we get this bonus, we can catch our breath. Then we'll start trying for a baby."

Wang Shuhui nodded heavily in his arms: "Good."

Liu Chuxue was roused by the scent of fresh food.

Since the villagers needed to go out to sea in the morning, breakfast was cooked very early.

Seeing Liu Chuxue come out, Aunt Jiao smiled and waved at her: "There's warm water by the stove. Once you've washed up, breakfast will be ready."

Liu Chuxue was not shy, after all she had paid for her meal: "Auntie, what did you make? It smells so good."

Aunt Jiao's face was all smiles: "Your uncle is going out to sea in a bit. He must eat well in the morning, after all, we don't know when they'll be able to eat lunch.

I've cooked sweet potato porridge and specially made seaweed buns. You try them in a moment and see if you like them. If you can't get used to them, there are also cornmeal buns; spread some homemade shrimp paste on them then, and the taste is quite good too."

Liu Chuxue hadn't expected Aunt Jiao to make two kinds just for her: "You've really worked hard, Auntie. I will definitely taste the seafood delicacies unique to our seaside later."

Aunt Jiao was pleased by Liu Chuxue's words and became even more enthusiastic.

Uncle Jiao, clearly afraid Liu Chuxue would feel awkward, did not sit at the table to eat with them. Instead, he took his breakfast next door to a neighbor's house, eating while chatting with the man of that household.

Because Uncle Jiao's daughter-in-law had to watch the child, Aunt Jiao brought the breakfast into the room.

So only Liu Chuxue and Aunt Jiao were at the table.

Aunt Jiao introduced: "The seaweed buns are filled with kelp, nori, sea cabbage, and a small amount of minced meat. Try them and see how they taste?"

After thanking her, Liu Chuxue took the bun, took a bite, and gave Aunt Jiao a thumbs-up.

The seaweed buns had a relatively light flavor but were very fresh, with a smooth, chewy texture. The taste was good.

She ate one and didn't take another. She had seen clearly that there weren't many seaweed buns in total; she suspected they were made with the white flour exchanged with her yesterday. How could she bear to take more? "Auntie, I've tasted the seaweed buns. Let me try the cornmeal bun with shrimp paste too; that way my trip to the seaside won't have been in vain."

Aunt Jiao laughed cheerfully: "Yes, try everything."

Afterwards, she drank a little less than half a bowl of sweet potato porridge. This breakfast was indeed a delight.

Since she was waiting for the fishing boats returning from the morning trip, after eating, she said goodbye to Aunt Jiao and went alone to the seaside.

This time she didn't think about collecting things; after all, there were already quite a few villagers on the tidal flats, and she didn't want to cause trouble for herself.

Since she had said she would leave with fresh seafood once the fishing boats returned, she would not break her word. After all, she also wanted to take the opportunity while waiting to truly experience the seaside and the ocean, since she didn't know when she would be able to come again.

After walking forward for a stretch, she saw the cluster of reefs ahead and thought to climb up and properly admire the ocean of this era.

The reefs beneath her feet were uneven, with seawater pooling in some places, reflecting the cloud shadows from the sky and swaying gently. In the distance, fishing boats looked like white chess pieces scattered on blue cloth. Waves pushed the hulls, making them rock lightly. The villagers' shouts drifted over on the wind, now near, now far.

She found a spot to sit and felt the sea breeze blowing against her.

Thinking of something, she simply pulled the hair tie from her hair, letting the wind blow freely through her strands, and spread her arms wide to fully embrace the ocean.

Just as she closed her eyes to feel the sea breeze, she heard a 'Crack!' sound.