The curling smoke rose from the chimney of Shuangshuang's house, as she took several fish from the little wooden barrel, carefully scraped the scales and gutted them. Following last night's method, she sliced them open and began marinating.
This time, there are too many guests to invite. Aunt Zhao Yun's family counts four, plus Zhao Gouzi.
Last time when Mu Shuangshuang and Mrs. Jin had a fight, it was Zhao Gouzi who tipped off Mu Dashan to come home and have a look, so Zhao Gouzi can be considered a benefactor to the third branch.
Since she was cooking for someone she liked, Mu Shuangshuang was in a good mood, which naturally made her cook faster than usual.
At noon, Yu Si Niang returned from the fields with Little Zhi and Xiao Han, both had turned into little mud-covered figures. Their faces were smeared with mud, but it was clear they were both very happy.