eurekapd Chapter 12 Feeling Like I'm Getting Fat
Chapter 12 Feeling Like I'm Getting Fat
All day long, Gu Changfeng accompanied Ye Qingcheng on a shopping spree, but surprisingly, they didn't spend a single penny! Not only that, Ye Qingcheng also successfully signed three contracts, which made Gu Changfeng feel somewhat surprised and curious about his young wife.
After a long day, Ye Qingcheng felt noticeably tired, after all, her body had suffered from malnutrition for over a decade. However, she didn't want to go home so soon. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with anticipation as she turned to Gu Changfeng beside her and said sweetly, "My dear husband, how about we buy some chickens, ducks, geese, and lambs? It would be even better if we could get a lively and adorable puppy too!" Hearing this, Gu Changfeng couldn't help but laugh, knowing his wife was always full of quirky and mischievous ideas, making her incredibly endearing. Besides, they already had a fluffy, obedient little rabbit at home.
Although it would be a bit of a hassle, and he didn't have much time to raise them, his little wife liked them, so Gu Changfeng readily agreed to Ye Qingcheng's request. So, hand in hand, the two headed to the market stalls that specialized in selling poultry and livestock. Along the way, Ye Qingcheng chattered like a cheerful little bird, talking about her various ideas for raising them, while Gu Changfeng listened quietly to her childlike words with a smile, his heart filled with doting affection. The little girl wanted 20 chicks, 20 ducklings, and 20 goslings, a small black dog with very shiny fur, two lactating ewes, and a young ram. She thought that this way she could eat meat openly. Of course, they also bought 100 chicken eggs, 100 duck eggs, and several laying hens and ducks. Satisfied, he went back home. To avoid having to walk again, he bought a carriage. The horse looked plump and strong, and he also chose a better model of carriage. In the end, he spent 100 taels of silver.
A gentle breeze caressed his face as the sun set. Gu Changfeng sat leisurely outside the carriage, skillfully and gently placing the lamb and several larger chickens and ducks onto Uncle Liu's oxcart in the village. Other items were then moved inside the carriage. They didn't seem so delicate after all; they appeared quite strong.
Ye Qingchen gracefully stepped into the carriage. She had originally planned to drive it herself, but before she could speak, Gu Changfeng preemptively declared that he would drive. Seeing Gu Changfeng's resolute attitude, Ye Qingchen didn't press the matter further. However, she couldn't help feeling a little worried. After all, the horse seemed like a wild and unruly steed, and she was truly concerned that it wouldn't obey Gu Changfeng's commands.
However, to Ye Qingchen's surprise, the seemingly unruly horse was surprisingly docile, showing no intention of disobeying Gu Changfeng's commands. Gu Changfeng gently flicked the reins and gave a clear shout, and the horse, like a well-trained warrior, took steady steps, pulling the carriage slowly forward.
The wheels rolled forward, the sound of hooves echoing along the country road, raising a cloud of dust. Ye Qingchen looked out the window and saw the trees on both sides of the road rushing past, and the distant mountains stretching endlessly like a beautiful painting. She glanced at the silver in her basket, the chicks, ducklings, and goslings in the other basket, and the little dog that seemed to have fallen into a lucky hole. The little guy was nestled against Ye Qingchen's feet, fast asleep.
The beautifully decorated carriage moved slowly along the winding road, its wheels making a soft, even sound as they touched the ground. Inside the carriage, there was almost no bumping; the carriage was remarkably stable.
The driver was none other than Gu Changfeng. He sat upright in front of the carriage, his hands on the reins with ease, his eyes focused intently on the road ahead. Every flick of the whip, every adjustment of the horse's gait, was perfectly timed. His skill in driving the carriage was simply astonishing. Ye Qingchen thought to herself, "Doctor Gu actually knows how to drive a carriage?"
Ye Qingchen sat inside the carriage, admiring the scenery along the way through the window. The surrounding landscape was beautiful, with natural flowers, trees, and shrubs everywhere, free from pollution. Gu Changfeng seemed to know martial arts at this moment. Although driving the carriage was simple, the horse he had chosen was definitely a spirited steed, like a thoroughbred. The fact that the horse obeyed him so well was truly admirable.
As Ye Qingchen was lost in thought, the familiar gate came into view without her noticing. Ye Qingchen knew that the carriage would be faster this time, and her other belongings would take some time to arrive on the oxcart, but she didn't show any anxiety. She was sure Uncle Liu would bring them over in time.
After the carriage came to a stop, Ye Qingchen gracefully alighted and, together with Gu Changfeng, carried the items from the carriage into the house. Once finished, Ye Qingchen clapped her hands and turned to go into the kitchen to prepare dinner. Having spent quite a bit of time traveling today, both of them were feeling very hungry, so they needed to hurry and cook.
Ye Qingchen took a fresh egg from the basket, gently cracked the shell, poured the egg liquid into a bowl, added an appropriate amount of flour, and began to knead it vigorously. Before long, a smooth and delicate dough was formed, which she placed in a bowl to rest.
Next, Ye Qingchen lit the stove, poured a little oil into the pan, and waited for the oil to heat up before slowly pouring in the beaten eggs, which sizzled instantly. She quickly stirred the eggs with a spatula, then added some yellow soybean paste and chopped green onions. Soon, a fragrant bowl of egg sauce was ready. Ye Qingchen then placed the previously kneaded dough on the work surface, rolled it out into a thin sheet, and neatly cut it into evenly sized noodles. When the water in the pot boiled, she added the noodles and cooked them until done. Ye Qingchen scooped the cooked noodles into a bowl, added a few spoonfuls of egg sauce, and topped it with a plate of freshly sliced, refreshing cucumber strips, then mixed it all together. Instantly, an enticing aroma filled the air, making one's mouth water just from the smell.
Ye Qingchen was quite skilled at making Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste), but people in ancient times hadn't really eaten it much. They usually ate plain noodles or soup noodles. Ye Qingchen's version really tantalized Gu Changfeng's taste buds, and he ate a lot. By the time he ate his second bowl, he was a little embarrassed to face his little wife. This little girl was really going to make him fat! All those years of hunger were practically for nothing.
At this moment, Uncle Liu brought over the remaining items. After they paid him, Ye Qingchen milked the goat again, taking most of the milk to mix with flour to make pastries. She also specially saved a large bowl for Gu Changfeng and a small bowl for Xiao Heizi. Gu Changfeng felt that it would be an injustice if he didn't gain weight, but he still happily drank it. His father should already know that his health is slowly improving under the Princess's care, and it's estimated that their return to see the Emperor won't be long.