After the three of them had packed up, Wang Sheng said he would take everyone to the cafeteria for dinner.
Tang San shook his head, "I don't have money, so I'll just eat dry food in the dormitory. You guys go eat."
"Money? What's that?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"." Wang Sheng couldn't help but feel ashamed when he didn't expect that Tang San and Xiao Wu were both paupers. (TN: Did not know that word existed)
They were all work-study students, so it was barely okay for him to treat two people to a meal, but he couldn't leave Huo Yuhao out! But he couldn't afford to treat three people! When Huo Yuhao came, Old Jack stuffed some money into his pocket, but he didn't plan to spend it here.
According to what Wang Sheng said, the food in the cafeteria was not nutritious, and the nutritious ones were too expensive. Although Xiao Wu wanted to go, she couldn't help but stop when she saw that Huo Yuhao didn't move. Looking at the people who didn't move, Wang Sheng gritted his teeth and was about to say something when he was interrupted by Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao looked around at everyone and asked, "Can you catch fish?"
Seeing that several people nodded, Huo Yuhao turned his head to look at Xiao Wu and said with a smile, "I'll make up for the grilled fish I owe you today."
The group came to a small river. The river was not far from the school. It was just a short walk from the gate of the academy. The river was not deep, just above the calves. It was clear and you could see the reefs and fish in the water clearly. This was the location recommended by several old part-time students. When the weather was hot, several people often came here to play in the water. (TN: Work-study and part-time are the same)
Huo Yuhao looked at the surrounding environment, nodded with satisfaction, and immediately began to assign tasks.
Several experienced people went into the water to catch fish. He was collecting dead branches and leaves everywhere as firewood.
"Xiao San, help me find a few larger branches, cut them straight, and use them to string fish."
Everyone started to get busy, except for someone who didn't know anything. So Xiao Wu, who didn't know anything, watched the people catching fish by the river.
He had to give instructions from time to time, "Down, down, oops, it's running behind you."
The fishermen couldn't help but feel that this time they were particularly tired in the water. Maybe this is the difference between working actively and being supervised. Huo Yuhao looked for some dead branches and leaves everywhere, tore them into pieces, and found some dry weeds and mixed them with the leaves. A simple flammable fire was ready.
Tang San happened to have prepared the branches and came over to give them to him. Looking at the neatly cut branches, Huo Yuhao nodded.
"Thank you for your hard work. Sit down and rest. I'll start when they finish catching fish."
Then he went to find a few big branches to use as a barbecue grill. Tang San found a big rock and sat down, watching the busy Huo Yuhao.
"I haven't eaten the grilled fish you made for a long time. I didn't expect to have the opportunity on the first day of school."
Huo Yuhao smiled. He saw Wang Sheng's embarrassment and said that he would treat everyone to grilled fish. He couldn't let Wang Sheng spend the money alone. They were all part-time students and didn't have much money. It was enough for Wang Sheng to have the intention. After a while, Xiao Wu came to the two of them, and the people behind her were each carrying four or five herrings.
Huo Yuhao nodded, "It should be enough to eat. Everyone, take a rest here. I will start grilling now."
The sky gradually darkened, and a bonfire suddenly lit up by the river, illuminating the children sitting around. They watched Huo Yuhao as he skillfully scrape the scales, gut the fish, and thread them with cut branches. It didn't take long for him to handle more than 20 fish. He smeared the seasoning he brought with him into the fish belly, stuffed a few pieces of basil picked from the forest, and put the fish on the grill made of branches after simple steps.
The rack was not big, and it could only grill four fish at most at a time, which was barely enough. Under Huo Yuhao's professional control of the heat, the unique aroma of grilled fish spread.
Xiao Wu sniffed and her eyes lit up, "It smells so good, Yuhao, you must give me the first one."
The others also swallowed their saliva secretly. Judging from the smell, the taste should not be bad. Unexpectedly, this new guy is not only good at fighting, but also good at cooking. Everyone also has a new understanding of Huo Yuhao.
Xiao Wu, who was sitting next to him, stared at the grilled fish in Huo Yuhao's hand, and even her breathing became much quieter, for fear of disturbing Huo Yuhao. If it weren't for the sound of swallowing saliva from time to time, you wouldn't even know if she was alive
"Okay, be careful of the heat." The heavenly voice pulled everyone back to reality. Xiao Wu immediately became smart, and suddenly looked up, watching Huo Yuhao hand the grilled fish to her.
Reaching out to take it and looking at the golden grilled fish in her hand. She opened her mouth and bit it.
"Ugh! Hot!"
The cute little face twisted together, but the mouth kept moving, as if afraid that the grilled fish in its mouth would run away. The painful expression made everyone look at each other, and they were unsure for a while.
"Boss, is this fish biting you in its mouth?" Wang Sheng asked cautiously.
After a moment, Xiao Wu finally endured the heat and swallowed the fish meat. Without bothering to talk, she bit it again. Huo Yuhao also handed out the remaining three fish. Seeing Xiao Wu's reaction, everyone understood and joined the camp to destroy the grilled fish.
"Huh, Yuhao, your grilled fish is too delicious. My stomach is about to burst."
Huo Yuhao ate the grilled fish in his hand and glanced at Xiao Wu who was touching her bulging belly.
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How could it not be big? Four fish were grilled in one round. After several rounds, Xiao Wu would eat one. Everyone was still a child and their appetite was not that big. Wang Sheng and Tang San ate two and could not eat anymore.
Only Xiao Wu fought to the last round. Wang Sheng also burped with satisfaction and looked at Huo Yuhao with admiration.
"I didn't expect that your grilled fish is so delicious, Yuhao. If it were me, why don't you sell grilled fish? I believe it will sell well."
"I will try."
Huo Yuhao was planning to do this. First, the ingredients are easy to obtain, and second, it is convenient to set up a stall and with his experience. It is indeed very suitable for the current conditions.
"I didn't expect that getting rich still depends on grilled fish." Huo Yuhao smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Great, then I can eat Yuhao's grilled fish every day in the future."
Xiao Wu couldn't help but raise her hands and cheer. She hugged Huo Yuhao's neck and jumped a few times, making Huo Yuhao blush. Everyone laughed. A meal of grilled fish brought the working students closer together.
What kind of schemes could a group of children have? A meal of grilled fish, gathered together to talk about life and ideals.
"Tang San, what do you want to do in the future?"
Wang Sheng brought up the topic. Everyone was also curious. The three newcomers were more powerful than each other.
"Me? I haven't thought that far. If I have to say, I want to make money to open a blacksmith shop for my father in the most prosperous area." Tang San thought for a moment and answered with a smile.
"What about you, boss?" Everyone looked at Xiao Wu again and cheered.
"As for me, I want to defeat the bad guys and avenge my mother." Xiao Wu's expression became a little sad when she talked about her mother.
"Sorry, boss, we didn't mean it."
"It's okay." Xiao Wu shook her head and looked at Huo Yuhao again with everyone.
Huo Yuhao saw everyone looking at him, scratched his head, didn't seem to know what to say, thought for a while, and looked up at the sky. The sky was full of stars, dotted on the black curtain, especially beautiful.
"I hope to be with my companions forever."
After returning to the dormitory, Tang San was called away by the master. When he came back, he told everyone that he would be away for a few days in the morning to practice with the master. Everyone understood and was a little envious. It was different when someone gave him special treatment!
Huo Yuhao realized that Tang San was going to get the first spirit ring, and a sense of urgency emerged in his heart. He was now behind in progress, and it was time to go to the Star Dou Forest to find Brother Tian Meng.
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I will try to translate 5 more chapter tomorrow. Maybe more depending on my mood. I might also take a break in the future due to exam.