Chapter 224

With this many shrimp and so many people, Ye Cheng couldn't manage it alone; even adding Xiao Hu wouldn't help.

This kind of work requires an experienced hand; only Jiang Yunxiang will do.

Jiang Yunxiang heard that guests had arrived, and quickly brought the old lady over.

Li Lao, being a cultured person, is always polite when he sees an elder; he stood up and greeted the old lady.

As soon as the old lady heard they were from the capital, and that a few were also city folks, she instantly became overexcited, directly drove Ye Cheng out, telling him to keep the guests company, while the food would be handled by Qian Shen and the others later.

"Sister-in-law, I want to buy a sea bass; later I'll grill it for them, and then I'll handle the shrimp myself—just help me give it a quick rinse."

Jiang Yunxiang glanced at the crayfish, looked disgusted, and said, "A Cheng, you're going to entertain guests with these shrimp?"

The speaker meant nothing by it, but the listener took it to heart.

Zhao Zhiming immediately grasped the point, he turned to Jiang Yunxiang and asked softly, "Sister-in-law, what do you call this?"

"Shrimp crawlers, they're everywhere in the fields and ditches." Jiang Yunxiang said without thinking.

Zhao Zhiming's face began to show a range of colors; he took a deep breath and continued, "Then does this thing cost thirty bucks a catty?"

Jiang Yunxiang laughed loudly, "Nobody wants this stuff; who would pay thirty bucks a catty for it? Not even if you gave it away."

Zhao Zhiming's eyes blazed; he turned and shouted at Ye Cheng, who had already fled out the gate, "You little Ye Lao Er, you damned well set me up, didn't you?"

Even before Jiang Yunxiang uttered the three words "shrimp crawler," Ye Cheng knew he'd be exposed, so he'd already run off.

Zhao Zhiming couldn't catch him at all, could only trail behind eating dust, plus Ye Cheng's explanation,

"Brother Zhao, believe me—it's definitely delicious, worth it!"

"Eat shit! You're lying to me, you're lying to me!!!"

Finally, Lao Li and Old Zhao sat in the courtyard drinking tea, while Ye Cheng led Xiao Hu, taking Xiao Rou and Cui Shuran out to go clamming.

Going clamming was also Xiao Rou's idea; she was curious, so Ye Cheng picked up a few buckets, gave her a shovel, and they set off.

They didn't go far, just to the edge of the village; the weather these past two days has been overcast, so it wasn't hot.

The four of them grabbed their buckets and began strolling along the beach.

Xiao Rou was fine, full of novelty; Cui Shuran, however, was a bit stiff—he was dressed rather formally, still in leather shoes, unsure whether to take them off or keep them on.

"How's it going, Young Master Cui? Still getting used to it? We usually clam in places like this." Ye Cheng leaned over to strike up a conversation.

Cui Shuran was about to speak when his body suddenly stiffened, he froze in place, and slowly lowered his gaze.

His normally shiny leather shoes, without warning, stepped into a soft mud pit and sank completely.

Now he was left with just a muddy shoe, and he stared blankly.

Seeing Cui Shuran's look of wanting to die, Ye Cheng felt helpless, sent Xiao Hu home to fetch two pairs of big slippers.

He had Cui Shuran and Xiao Rou each put on a pair.

Xiao Rou rarely played so wildly; slipping into the big slippers made her feel like she'd taken off, she grabbed her small bucket and scurried about looking for things, constantly tugging Ye Cheng's sleeve to ask this and that.

"Ye Cheng, how do you go clamming? Is there any trick to it?"

"No, you just pick them up; there's no trick at all."

"Impossible!" Xiao Rou lifted her head, fluttering her big eyes at Ye Cheng, "If it were that simple, everyone would be as rich as you."

Ye Cheng rubbed his nose, "Not bad, you're sharp—but you definitely can't all be like me."

But that's a special perk of my rebirth; you, little sis, could never understand.

Seeing Ye Cheng fall silent, Xiao Rou huffed arrogantly, "Stingy."

Saying that, she strode forward on her long legs two more steps.

Just as Ye Cheng thought he could finally clam in peace, Xiao Rou suddenly stopped, turned her head, and gave him a mysterious look.

"Hey, can I ask you something?"

Although the face before him was pretty enough, with big, sincere eyes, Ye Cheng already sensed danger.

He firmly refused, "I've got nothing to ask; I'm just out here clamming to make money."

Having said that, he tried to bolt.

But he hadn't expected Xiao Rou's long legs to stride over and block him, then she lowered her voice, wearing a teasing expression, and asked,

"Is that wad of toilet paper you're carrying for doing something nasty?"

That sentence hit Ye Cheng like a thunderbolt, leaving him dumbfounded on the spot.

Damn, I knew you wanted to drive, sis, but I didn't expect you to speed.

"Hahaha, your face is red, your ears are red too." Before Ye Cheng could think of a reply, the speeder pointed at him and burst out laughing.

Ye Cheng's old face darkened, as if it were blushing.

After my rebirth, my skin improved, but my face grew thin—actually being made to flush by a young girl.

No, I must retaliate; this is a battle of dignity!

"If you like it, next time I'll give you the used one." Ye Cheng gave Xiao Rou a provocative look.

Now it was the sister's turn to be unable to take it; she only knew a little, intending with a mischievous mindset to prank Ye Cheng, but she was no match for such an old hand.

Ye Cheng's remark made her little face flush, her eyes both shy and lovely, making Ye Cheng's heart stir.

No, this is going to spark something.

Ye Cheng quickly pointed at the ground, changing the subject: "Look, these snails and shells are all edible."

"Ah, really? There are so many snails and shells, how pretty."

A woman's first impression really is different—she notices the beauty.

Xiao Rou crouched down and picked up a dozen or so snails and shells.

At that moment, Cui Shuran finally walked over, having rolled up his pant legs; his legs were covered in mud spots, a true muddy-legged fellow.

"Xiao Rou, why are you picking these up? They're worthless and not tasty." Cui Shuran said curiously, watching Xiao Rou's eager picking.

"Huh?" Xiao Rou lifted her head, looking doubtfully at Ye Cheng, "These aren't good to eat?"

Ye Cheng pursed his lips and nodded.

Then you're still watching me pick them up?

You're so enthusiastic, I hate to interrupt you.

Get lost!

Xiao Rou grabbed a snail from the bucket and hurled it over.

After they caused a commotion, Xiao Rou finally felt relieved.

Ye Cheng, you guys couldn't have only picked up this little, right? Cui Shuran looked at the few melons and dates in the bucket, also feeling a bit regretful.

It's rare to come here once; he also wanted to experience the feeling of hauling in a big haul.

Yeah, yeah, Ye Cheng, I've read some novels that say when gathering seafood you can catch wild big yellow fish; take us to catch them. Xiao Rou was also excited.

Xiao Hu Ge, do you think we can catch wild big yellow fish? Xiao Rou then looked at Xiao Hu.

Xiao Hu scratched his head. "Well, if there were wild big yellow fish, what would we all be working for?"

Damn!

What he said actually makes sense; it has a kind of great skill appearing clumsy vibe.

Cui Shuran and Xiao Rou also understood, feeling a bit disappointed.