above the galaxy

Chapter 632 I have a great opportunity that I want to give to you!
City Lord's Mansion.

Courtyard No. 3

Tang Fei, Xiao Pang, Fenghuang, and Sheng Xinhuai gathered together. Sheng Jingmei and Yu Yin, as the hosts, received everyone, since this was their temporary residence in the small courtyard.

Sheng Kuang, this heavy drinker, sat in the corner of the courtyard, holding a large gourd of liquor and drinking it with relish. He had recently become obsessed with this kind of strong liquor brewed in Northwest China.

As its name suggests, the wine is fiery and strong; taking a sip feels like swallowing a fire.

That's a thrill.

A barbecue grill was placed in the middle of the yard, and the firebox was filled with the finest jujube charcoal.

While electric ovens are all the rage in the market, Tang Fei still prefers this more classic and rustic charcoal stove.

He felt that meat grilled over charcoal was crispier, sweeter, and had a richer flavor, with a strong smoky aroma.

It can also remind him of his old homeland and the Hate Mountain.
It's strange, really. It was a place that was so poor in resources and so desolate, yet it kept appearing in Tang Fei's dreams.

It’s hard to leave your homeland.

It was as if he was born to live there.

Tang Fei personally took charge, making fine cuts all over the skinned sheep.

This allows the aroma of jujube wood to penetrate the lamb, and it's also suitable for applying various seasonings to the surface later.

Sheng Xinhuai, holding a glass of champagne, watched from the side and asked with great interest, "Why is it called Salt Beach Sheep?"

"At the foot of Dushan Mountain, there is a salt lake where a large number of bitter beans and magical cacti grow. The salt lake sheep live by eating these bitter beans and cactus balls."

"Most importantly, the soil and water in Dushan are rich in various minerals such as carbonates and sulfates, especially potassium salts. Therefore, the wild goats here taste very delicious."

"You'll see when you try it. I'll make sure you eat your chin off."

"Is it really that amazing?" Sheng Xinhuai turned to look at Fenghuang and asked, "Have you tried it? Is it really that delicious?"

"It does taste good," Phoenix said with a smile, "but I've had even better roasted lamb."

"Where are you from?" Sheng Xinhuai asked.

Even Tang Fei looked over with curiosity. Was there really mutton that tasted better than wild sheep?
The phoenix smiled without saying a word.

Her favorite food was the three sheep that Tang Fei and she went to hunt down when she was lost in Henshan.

The bandits sliced ​​it, skewered it, and then grilled it with fruitwood branches.
That was the best mutton Phoenix had ever eaten.

unique.

Even now, thinking back on it, I still feel a lingering fragrance on my lips and teeth.

Henshan is also a place she longs to visit; she must go back and see it if she has the chance.

Tang Fei noticed that Phoenix wasn't answering their questions, but just staring at him with a silly grin. Suddenly, he remembered something and winked at her mischievously.

Seeing the two of them smiling at each other, Sheng Xinhuai knew that they both had the answer in their hearts.

She knew, and he knew too.

I feel like an outsider.

It's pretty boring.

"Fine, don't tell me then." Sheng Xinhuai picked up a wine glass and went to find Sheng Kuang, still enjoying drinking with his uncle.

"Here, have a drink of my strong liquor." Sheng Kuang handed over his gourd of liquor and said, "Strong liquor, that's potent. The liquor you're drinking is so effeminate, what's the point?"

"Second Uncle, is there any possibility that I was originally a woman?" Sheng Xinhuai didn't take his wine gourd, but squinted at Sheng Kuang and said.

Sheng Kuang put away his wine gourd, gulped down a mouthful, and looked at Sheng Xinhuai, saying, "What's so good about being a woman?"

He saw his niece's predicament and felt anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

He doesn't understand things like love and romance.

If you're talking about wine, the name, aroma, fermentation process, and storage days are all relevant.
If he makes even one mistake, he's willing to be punished with a drink.

Sheng Xinhuai sighed softly and said, "That's true."

She downed the champagne in her glass in one gulp, then held out her glass: "Give me a strong one."

So Sheng Kuang picked up the wine gourd and filled her glass.

Champagne glass with white wine
Sheng Xinhuai took a big gulp and then hissed.

"This liquor is very strong."

It's just like Beauty and the Beast.

The only downside to charcoal grilling is that it's slow.

Two or three hours later, the whole sheep finally reached the crispy outside and tender inside state that Tang Fei wanted.

Tang Fei sliced ​​the roasted lamb and then Phoenix and Little Fatty served it to everyone.

Dip it in the special seasoning made by the Tang bandits, take a bite, and the meat is delicious and juicy.

"This meat is good."

"It's delicious, the lamb is especially tender."

"Tang Fei's grilling is pretty good; I didn't expect him to have this trick up his sleeve."

"A soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good cook."
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Everyone praised it highly.

Seeing that Tang Fei was busy, Phoenix fed him mutton dipped in seasoning.

Tang Fei took a bite, chewed, and said, "Not bad, right?"

"Of course, I've known for a long time that Chef Tang is an excellent cook."

Mei Yuyin was enjoying her meal when she inadvertently saw this scene, and instantly the mutton on her plate no longer tasted good.

How could her fiancé, whom she had nurtured with soups, have fallen for someone else?
Was all that kidney tonic for nothing?
What will happen to my Xinxin?
Seeing Sheng Xinhuai still drinking with Sheng Kuang, his anger surged.

She nudged her husband's arm and scolded, "Aren't you going to do anything about your brother?"

Sheng Jing was eating meat with his head down when he saw his wife suddenly get angry. He asked with some confusion, "Hasn't he always been like this? You know that, I've tried to control him, but it's no use."

"Even if it's useless, we still have to manage it. If we can't manage the big ones, can't we manage the small ones?"

Helpless, Sheng Jing called out, "Sheng Xinhuai, drink less."

Sheng Xinhuai was enjoying his drink when he heard his father's instructions, and replied perfunctorily, "I know."

Then they raised their glasses and drank with Sheng Kuang.
“You see, even the younger ones can’t be controlled,” Sheng Jing said.

“.” Mei Yuyin.

As everyone was drinking, eating, and chatting happily, the doorbell suddenly rang in the courtyard. Little Fatty ran to open the door and found Tang Shengyan with his entire family at the entrance.

Tang Fei and Sheng Jing got up to greet them. Tang Shengyan thought to himself that Tang Fei had indeed not lied about this matter, and Sheng Jing's family had really come here.

The wealthy families were forced to relocate, which shows that Shen Wuxiang's methods were indeed too cruel and brutal.

Tang Fei introduced them, saying, "You two should know each other, right? This is Mr. Sheng Jing, the Minister of Finance, and this is General Tang Shengyan, the commander of the Fire Rescue Army."

"I've met the Minister of Wealth." Tang Shengyan greeted Sheng Jing first.

"There are no wealthy people here, only like-minded friends." Sheng Jing smiled and shook hands with Tang Shengyan.

Once everyone arrives in the northern frontier, they become comrades-in-arms in the same trench.

Although he wanted to establish a financial system for the Tang bandits, he did not rule out establishing connections with these important military figures in the early stages.

Of course, it won't work in the later stages.

It's taboo to control the purse strings while also having connections with the military.

Even if the Tang bandits trust him completely, it will still affect the stability of the relationship between the two sides.

This is also why Sheng Jing remained a loyal subject during Zhong Daolong's reign.

He knows where his core support base is.

"Yes, everyone who comes here shares the same interests," Tang Shengyan said with a smile. "To be honest, I've been craving the aroma of roasted meat coming from this courtyard for ages."

"I heard from Tang Fei that he's going to host a welcome dinner for Mr. Sheng's family tonight, so I shamelessly brought my family along to mooch a barbecue meal. Mr. Sheng, please don't find it offensive."

"How could that be? I was just worried about having no one to drink with."

"That's great! We're going to drink until we drop with Teacher Sheng tonight!"

Tang Fei then invited Tang Shengyan's wife and children into the house and cut up some roasted meat from the stove for them.

Tang Shengyan's wife went to chat with Mei Yuyin, while Tang Shengyan's daughter and daughter-in-law were entertained by Fenghuang, and his two sons stayed by Tang Fei's side.

They all knew that this young man could be the future master of this country.

There's nothing wrong with building a good relationship with him beforehand.

If you're too late, you might miss out on your chance to get a number for love.
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Luojia Mountain.

Deep brown water ripples rose from the cold pool.

A white figure shot into the sky; it was Shen Xinglan, who was shirtless.

He was tall and slender with a robust build.

His entire body was free of any excess fat, as if God had deliberately trimmed it with a boning knife.

Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and drops of water dripped down from her head.

despair!
despair!
despair!--
The once quiet cave was now unusually noisy.

If you only look at his physique, he is definitely one of the most handsome men in the world.

If you only look at half of the face, that counts as...
On one hand, there is an angel; on the other, a devil.

This is a true reflection of Shen Xinglan at this moment.

He looked down at his muscles, then pressed a silver button on his wrist, and a silver-white demon mask naturally appeared and spread across his destroyed half of his face.

He reached out, and the combat suit on the rocky corner flew over.

It fits his body perfectly, without any gaps.

As Shen Xinglan looked at the cold pool and prepared to turn and leave, suddenly the dark and deep cold pool once again gushed out water.

This time it was even more spectacular than before.

As a large amount of seawater splashed up, a silver coffin slowly rose up.

Shen Lianglan was shocked, realizing that her second grandfather, Shen Boyu, had emerged from seclusion.

"Why did you choose to leave the pass at this time?"

Wow.
A large amount of seawater slid down from the coffin, and the coffin lid slid off to one side with a loud rumble.

Then, a thin old man slowly opened his eyes.

Shen Xinglan bowed deeply and said, "Welcome back, Second Grandfather, from seclusion."

Shen Boyu lightly leaped and landed on the ground. Looking at Shen Xinglan in front of him, he smiled kindly and said, "Xinglan, it's been a long time."

"Yes, it's been a long time. How is Second Grandpa's health?"

"It's alright." Shen Boyu waved his hand, studied Shen Xinglan's face for a while, and asked, "You've been in seclusion for eighty-one days this time. Have you gained anything?"

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Shen Xinglan was speechless.

He was brought in after his second grandfather went into seclusion, having been severely injured by the bandits.

Unexpectedly, my second grandfather knew everything about this, even how many days he had been in seclusion.

"Your body is a bit weaker than before, but you seem to be in good spirits," Shen Boyu encouraged. "That's good. Don't be arrogant in victory or discouraged in defeat. That's what makes a fine young man of the Shen family."

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I can manage to remain humble even in victory.

After all, I've almost never won.

As for not being discouraged by defeat, that's difficult.

In the Battle of Fengcheng, they were defeated again by the Tang bandits, but were saved by their great-grandfather using Lu Yu's life.
At that moment, he felt utterly hopeless and wished he were dead.

"Second Grandfather, I'm sorry to have disappointed you," Shen Xinglan said with a face full of remorse.

"We're family, why are you talking nonsense?" He patted Shen Xinglan on the shoulder and said, "Sit down, let's have a chat."

Although she was puzzled and didn't know what her second grandfather wanted to talk to her about, she obediently sat down cross-legged on the stone slab.

Shen Boyu was an elder in the family and a wise man in the clan. He held a very high status and was trusted by both the family and the community.

Shen Xinglan also respected him greatly, and even relied on him to some extent.

From childhood to adulthood, he has always been there to accompany and educate me.

Whenever I had a problem that I couldn't figure out, he would personally comfort me.

Shen Boyu sat down opposite Shen Xinglan, looked at the proud son of the Shen family who still dared not remove his mask, sighed softly, and said, "Xinglan, I have a great opportunity that I want to give to you."

(End of this chapter)