Chapter 95: Fei Er Stays for a Meal

When Zhang Fan first tried making sugar, he never imagined he could succeed so luckily on the first attempt, and later he summed up much experience. After repeating the experiment many times, he gradually discovered some shortcomings and improved them.

The sucrose Zhang Fan initially produced was light yellow brown sugar; after several improvements, he finally made sucrose that could rival Earth's white rock sugar. After another morning's effort, he ground the freshly made white rock sugar into fine white granulated sugar.

That morning, Ba Ke Er returned from hunting and happened to see his beloved staring at several jars of white granulated sugar and several large jars of the sucrose he had made earlier, frowning. He quickly put down his game and walked over; Zhang Fan smelled the familiar scent and heard the familiar footsteps, knowing Ba Ke Er had returned.

Zhang Fan turned his head, somewhat vexed, and said to Ba Ke Er: "What should we do? Ba Ke Er, it seems we've made too much sugar these days! We might not be able to finish it in the short term."

Ba Ke Er looked at Zhang Fan's knitted brow, walked over, and smoothed it with his warm big hand, saying: "It's fine, Fan Fan. Don't we still have a cellar? The cellar still has plenty of empty space, right? This amount of sugar can still be stored! Even if we can't fit it here, couldn't we give some away? We know so many people; surely someone likes sweets."

After Ba Ke Er's little prompting, Zhang Fan suddenly had an epiphany, excitedly almost jumping up!

"Hahaha! Right, how did I forget? That guy Fei Er loves sweets the most! We can give some to him, and Am also likes sweets, so we can give some away too! Great! Now I don't have to worry!"

After saying that, Zhang Fan still excitedly rushed into Ba Ke Er's embrace, tiptoed, and gave him a sweet kiss.

By the time Ba Ke Er realized he had been kissed, Zhang Fan had already grabbed two jars of white granulated sugar and brown sugar together, packed them into a large bamboo basket, and was ready to go out. Ba Ke Er hurried after him, snatched the basket from Zhang Fan, and placed it on his own back, saying anxiously:

"Well, Fan Fan, you're going out without saying a word—I hadn't even reacted yet and you took off! It's really worrying! Look at these four jars of sugar, so heavy, and you're so frail—how can you carry them? Let me do it! My thick skin and strong flesh are perfect for heavy work! Hehe!"

Zhang Fan gave Ba Ke Er a look, thinking to himself how speechless he was! Damn it! I'm a proper man! Even if I'm the submissive one, I should still be able to do heavy work! Besides! I have a standard build! Who would compare their physique with yours, you big, burly Beastman! Yet Zhang Fan had already forgotten that his own physique can't even match that of an underage female!

The two thus left their home and headed toward their parents' house.

Just then, Lei Ya returned from hunting. Zhang Fan and Ba Ke Er happened to meet him, and Ba Ke Er quickly told Lei Ya about the sugar, also handing over the portion originally intended for their parents. Lei Ya took the sugar, exchanged a few words with the couple, and then went home.

After Zhang Fan and Ba Ke Er had delivered the sugar, they turned and headed toward Fei Er's house.

Upon arriving at Fei Er's house, Zhang Fan went up and knocked on the door. Fei Er inside heard the knocking and called out toward the courtyard gate: "Who is it? Come in! Come in!"

"It's me, Fei Er, open the door quickly—I've brought you something delicious to eat!"

Upon hearing that, recognizing Zhang Fan's voice and hearing he'd brought something delicious, Fei Er's eyes lit up instantly; almost as soon as Zhang Fan finished speaking, he rushed to the door and opened it.

"Haha… it really is you two! Fan Fan, didn't you say you'd bring me something delicious? Quick, quick, quick! Don't stand outside—come in at once!" Having said that, Fei Er reached out, took Zhang Fan's hand, and pulled him through the gate, meanwhile unable to stop glancing back at Ba Ke Er, who was carrying the large bamboo basket.

Once both were inside the courtyard, Fei Er began to ask impatiently: "Fan Fan, didn't you say you had something delicious? Why haven't you taken it out yet? I can barely wait! Hurry up—take it out and let's see what it is!"

Zhang Fan instantly laughed at Fei Er's impatient antics: "Hahaha… Fei Er, look at you! Are you really that worked up? I never said I wouldn't give it to you—what's the big deal?"

Seeing Zhang Fan teasing him, Fei Er wasn't upset; instead, he eagerly nodded: "Of course it matters! Of course it matters! Don't you think about how your delicious creations always make people want to stick out their tongues in delight!"

"Oh? Is that so? Then Fei Er, hurry up and open your mouth so I can take a look."

Fei Er found it strange, but in order to get the treat, he didn't hesitate at all, opening his mouth toward Zhang Fan. After Zhang Fan glanced and nodded, he closed his mouth. Fei Er became even more puzzled, asking: "Fan Fan, why did you have me open my mouth?"

"Hahaha… Didn't you just say my delicious food could make people swallow their tongues? I've seen you mooching food and drink at my place so many times—I wanted to see if your tongue is still there, or if you, this glutton, have swallowed it! Hahaha…"

At that point, what else could Fei Er not understand? Upon realizing, he immediately walked up to Zhang Fan and began using his Invincible Itch Skill on him. While scratching, he didn't stop muttering: "Great! You, Zhang Fan! Teasing me again? Humph! Just wait till I deal with you!"

Ba Ke Er saw Zhang Fan and Fei Er having so much fun, didn't go to disturb them, but quietly took the sugar jars out of the basket. Then he sat in the courtyard and watched them play.

At that moment, the previously closed courtyard gate suddenly swung open; the three stopped what they were doing and turned toward the gate. Not long after, Mo De entered carrying his game. Seeing his male partner return, Fei Er immediately abandoned Zhang Fan and rushed into the embrace of his Beastman.

Zhang Fan, that poor wretch who had luckily escaped Fei Er's clutches, hurried over to his own Beastman. Ba Ke Er saw Zhang Fan running toward him, quickly stood up and opened his arms—but Zhang Fan mercilessly walked past him, picked up the pottery jar full of sugar, and began to inspect it.

Leaving an embarrassed Ba Ke Er and a mocking Mo De as a couple.

After Fei Er and Mo De arrived, Zhang Fan quickly handed over the two jars of sugar together, saying to the gluttonous Fei Er: "Here! You glutton! This is the delicious treat I came to give you today!"

"Really? Hahaha… great! So much! But what is this? Why is it packed so securely?"

"Just open it and you'll find out soon enough."

Before Zhang Fan could finish speaking, Fei Er impatiently opened the pottery jar containing the white granulated sugar.

As soon as the jar was opened, a sweet scent began to waft through the air. Upon smelling it, Fei Er couldn't resist; he reached out, pinched a small amount, put it in his mouth, and began to savor it carefully.

After tasting it the first time, Fei Er couldn't help but have a second, third taste… and each time the amount he took gradually increased.

Watching Fei Er's manner, Zhang Fan fought the urge to rub his forehead, saying: "Fei Er, how can you eat so much? I estimate that at this rate you'll finish this jar before dark! Besides, you haven't even looked at the other jar yet!"

After hearing Zhang Fan's reminder, Fei Er realized he seemed unable to restrain himself again. He said somewhat aggrieved: "Ugh… Fan Fan, it's all your fault—who made you make things this delicious? And they look so good, each grain fine and white, like winter snowflakes beautiful, yet tastier than flavorless snow! Sweet!"

Saying this, Fei Er didn't stop with his hands; he directly uncovered the second jar.

"Wow! Fan Fan, it's sugar again! How did you make this? How is this jar completely different from the previous one? This sugar is much darker in color, and the grains are much larger!" Having said that, Fei Er reached out, picked up a small piece of brown sugar, tossed it into his mouth, and this bite made his eyes widen in surprise!

"Ah! Fan Fan, do you know? I actually tasted the flavor of sweet cane in this sugar! Mmm… but it's even sweeter than sweet cane! It's absolutely delicious! Hahaha… Thank you so much, Fan Fan! For giving me something this delicious! Why don't you stay for lunch today instead of leaving? Just eat here at my house!"

Having said that, regardless of whether Zhang Fan and Ba Ke Er agreed, he directly handed the sugar jars to Mo De, who had just come from the kitchen after putting down his game and then stepped out again. Then he pulled Zhang Fan straight into the kitchen, leaving Ba Ke Er and Mo De standing in the courtyard staring at each other.

After being pulled into the kitchen by Fei Er, Zhang Fan thought about it and didn't refuse his kindness. After all, if he declined, Fei Er probably wouldn't let him and Ba Ke Er leave so easily! So he resignedly began helping Fei Er prepare the meal.

Fei Er entered the kitchen and began looking over the game Mo De had just brought back—a wild boar and several hares. After thinking it over and consulting Zhang Fan's opinion, he decided to eat the wild boar meat.

Having decided, Fei Er began processing the ingredients together with Zhang Fan.

Not long after, Zhang Fan and Fei Er had prepared lunch for four! A large earthen basin of braised pork, a large pot of pork bone soup, and a basket of white rice. After readying the dishes, they began busy carrying them up to the dining table in the main hall.

Once everything was done, Zhang Fan and Fei Er called their respective Beastmen inside to eat.

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After a long while, the meal finally ended amidst the four's laughter and chatter. After eating, Zhang Fan and Ba Ke Er as a couple didn't rush to go home. After the meal, Fei Er and Zhang Fan went to the courtyard to bask in the sun and chat, while the two Beastmen were kept by their females to clear the dishes and clean the kitchen.