flstandardbreds Chapter 118 Preparation
Chapter 118 Preparation
With Lei Xiu's help and guidance, the list of rewards was compiled quite smoothly. Lezhi reviewed the list again to make sure nothing was missing before putting away the paper and pen.
"Zhizhi, let's eat first, we can finish the rest tonight."
For dinner, Lei Xiu didn't let Le Zhi cook. He had lived with Le Zhi for so long, and he wasn't stupid. After watching each cooking method a few times, he could basically get the hang of it. The ingredients in Jormungand were already very flavorful, and with simple and proper cooking, they all tasted great.
"Coming!" Lezhi responded loudly, getting up and tidying up the living room as she did so.
At first, when Lei Xiu volunteered to cook, Le Zhi might have felt a little uneasy, because Lei Xiu had just recovered from a serious illness. But people get used to things, and after Lei Xiu persisted a few times, Le Zhi realized that Lei Xiu could do it well, and now he has completely gotten used to taking turns cooking with Lei Xiu.
When they sat down at the table, Lei Xiu had already set out the bowls and chopsticks, as he always did. Lei Xiu waited until Le Zhi took her first bite before he started eating.
"By the way, we're going to the food stall for a tasting tomorrow. Have you decided what you want to make?"
Lezhi had prepared a lot of mushroom sauce, but selling only that at the stall was too monotonous, so Lezhi and the others had been discussing selling some freshly made food as well.
Lezhi had already considered this point. "It depends on the ingredients, but if nothing unexpected happens, I plan to sell mala tang (a type of spicy hot pot)."
"Malatang?" Raising an eyebrow, Lei Xiu repeated the unfamiliar term.
"Yes, it's a kind of snack similar to hot pot. The ingredients can be skewered or weighed, but we might need to prepare some strainers."
The reason why Lezhi could still sit here comfortably was because he had already witnessed the talent of the tree spirits, so he was sure that he could easily solve this kind of mechanical work, so he was not in a hurry to prepare.
“That sounds great. We’ll definitely need a lot of fresh ingredients then. I can help with the meat.” After hearing Lezhi’s gestures and explanations, Lei Xiu quickly understood the essence of Mala Tang.
"Right, we might need to prepare the ingredients in advance at the beginning, but once things are on track, we can trade the ingredients directly with others. Especially the staple food, steamed buns... no, we definitely need to trade the hard powder fruit with the Windwalker Clan, and also the golden vine."
In fact, Lezhi could think of many snacks suitable for a street stall, but unfortunately, his abilities were limited. He had only eaten most of them and had a general understanding of how to make them. He was absolutely not capable of actually making them, especially since he hadn't found all the familiar ingredients yet.
Therefore, all things considered, Mala Tang, as a versatile snack, is the most suitable as long as the base ingredients are well controlled, the taste can be consistently delivered, and the preparation is relatively simple.
"Okay, it's good that you've thought it through."
"Tweet~"
The furry ball, which had been fed by the two of them, was now full and let out a satisfied whimper.
Nights always pass quickly; it seems like only a short while before the sun rises regularly, handing over its turn to the moon. The mornings in the White Treasure Season are always chilly, but for the physically robust tree spirits, it's simply a matter of changing from short sleeves to long sleeves.
The Lingyu Clan's residences were mostly located together with the Fengxing Clan's, so after Leyou and Leting got up and tidied themselves up, they hadn't walked more than a few steps before they arrived in front of Lezhi's residence.
"Lezhi, are you up? We're about to set off."
A familiar call rang out from outside the door, instantly transporting Lezhi back to the Lingyu Clan's territory. Back then, Leyou would always come to his door early in the morning, full of energy, and call out.
However, when they lived in the clan's territory, everyone lived far apart, so Leyou's actions did not attract much protest. Now that everyone lives so close together, Leyou's shout not only woke up Lezhi, but also brought out the other clan members.
"Oh, it's Leyou and Leting! What brings you here so early? Where are you planning to go this time?"
"Hehe..." Realizing that she might have disturbed others, Leyou chuckled awkwardly, "Sorry, sorry, I was too loud and disturbed you. I came to find Lezhi to check on the stall. We'll be setting up a stall at the trade fair tomorrow too."
"Really?" This was another tribesman who had been woken up. He spoke with interest. "You little guys are going to set up a stall too. What are you planning to sell?"
As the doors of the tribespeople's houses opened one by one, Lezhi finally prepared to run out of the house. Upon spotting Lezhi, Leyou stopped chatting with the tribespeople.
"You'll see when you come to our booth. Okay, that's enough chatting, we need to get down to business."
Together with Lei Xiu, the four of them and the bird hurriedly left through the morning mist. Behind them, their tribesmen exchanged tolerant smiles.
"These kids seem pretty serious."
"That's right, after all, it's the first time."
"But what exactly are they going to sell? We don't want them to sell poorly and discourage the kids."
"I do not know……"
The tribespeople had expectations and worries, but none of them thought of stopping it. In their view, once the cubs hatched, they were already independent individuals, and it was their freedom to do whatever they wanted. As elders, they only needed to guide the younger generation when they were confused.
Now that the little ones have volunteered to go on their adventure, their elders are naturally happy to see it happen. Whether Leyou and his friends succeed in setting up their stall or not, it will be a valuable experience. In any case, the Lingyu Clan will never lack food for the little ones, and if they fail, they can always start over.
With this in mind, everyone chatted amiably for a few moments before returning to their rooms to do their own things. Leshan, who had gotten up early and witnessed everything, looked at the scene with a gentle expression.
Unaware that their tribesmen were already considering how to comfort them should the stall fail, Leyou and his companions set off confidently, asking for directions along the way, until they arrived at the trade fair location at the very front of the main square.
The hunting tournament, together with the trade fair, will last for thirty days. The trade fair will open first, and the hunting tournament will officially begin on the tenth day of the trade fair. The winner will be decided after fifteen days, and the last five days will be for the awards ceremony and a celebration.
Knowing in advance that their tribe was going to hold this hunting tournament, the Windwalker tribe began preparations well in advance. The trading locations allocated to each tribe were all calculated. The very center of the trading fair was the high platform where the hunting tournament would be held, and the stalls radiating outwards from the high platform were set up around the platform.
The place where the three races met was the most popular booth at this trade fair. The one assigned to Lezhi and his group was not far from the high platform. There was an open space in front of their booth, which was just right for Lezhi and his group to set up their tables and chairs.
The Windwalker Clan member who was responsible for leading Lezhi and the others arrived at the marked stall and gestured to them, saying, "We're here. Take a look. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and we'll try our best to help."
"Wow, thank you, thank you!" Leyou couldn't help but exclaim first, the size and location of the stall were better than he had expected.
Lezhi and Leting behind him were also quite surprised. After browsing around the stall, Lezhi was overjoyed to see that it had everything from fire pits to boilers.
"I think it's fine, there's basically nothing that needs to be changed. As for the tables and chairs..."
"Don't worry about that." Finally having a chance to prove himself, Le Ting patted his chest and took on the task of solving the problem of the tables and chairs. "I've already made good friends with the tribesmen on my way here. There's a tribesman who's an excellent carpenter, and he's agreed to help. I'll go find him in a bit, and it'll be done quickly."