Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

Just when Zhou Feng was about to lose control, Bai Ling finally took the first fish off the fire.

Her wrists were a little sore from turning the branches, so after handing the grilled fish to Zhou Feng, she sat down to grill a second fish.

"Bai Ling, aren't you going to eat?"

After Zhou Feng received the grilled fish, he glanced at Bai Ling standing to the side. He was still clear about the purpose of his trip.

Although things didn't go smoothly from the start, and we didn't get to eat grilled fish until the afternoon, and it was Bai Ling who grilled it, we must not forget our original intention!

"You eat first, I'm not hungry."

Bai Ling smiled awkwardly. She had been waiting for Zhou Feng all day, and he had eaten almost all the snacks he brought.

The situation was rather awkward. The two suddenly looked at each other and smiled, each with their own embarrassment, which was perhaps a kind of tacit understanding.

"Mmm—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Bai Ling, you're amazing!"

Zhou Feng took a bite with relish, unsure whether it was the barbecue seasoning he bought that made the fish so delicious, Bai Ling's cooking skills that were exceptional, or simply because he had been starving all day and everything tasted good.

In short, this fish gave him a feeling of wanting to linger.

Listening to Zhou Feng's continuous praise, Bai Ling was quite satisfied and looked at him happily: "Eat more if it's delicious, but watch out for the fish bones, there will be more after you finish eating."

The fish she grilled before was only about two pounds, and there wasn't much meat left after removing the head. Next, she had to grill a bigger one for Zhou Feng.

Moreover, as she grilled the fish herself, the aroma of it made her mouth water.

In the end, the two of them really did finish all three fish. Not only Zhou Feng, but even Bai Ling rubbed her stomach, covered her mouth, and burped.

"I was already full, but you were eating so deliciously that it made me hungry, and I ate so much too!"

Hearing Bai Ling's slightly complaining words sitting next to him, Zhou Feng chuckled.

This is a complaint, not a grumble, proving that the relationship between the two has actually grown closer, and the previous politeness has disappeared.

That's a good thing!

Seeing that Zhou Feng was just grinning foolishly after she spoke, Bai Ling playfully tapped his arm, "I'm talking to you, what are you laughing at?"

"Ah...ah? No, I think it's okay for you to eat more. You're too thin right now. It's better to be a little chubby. You'll feel better when you're a little chubby."

The atmosphere between the two of them had been so good that Zhou Feng didn't realize what was going on and blurted out his true feelings.

In later times, such words would be nothing, and even a young girl's retort would be far more vulgar, and that would be incredibly fast.

But this was in the 1960s, and Bai Ling's eyes widened instantly. A blush quickly crept up her cheeks, making her face look like it was on fire.

If it were anyone else, Zhou Feng would be guilty of indecent assault right now!

But the person in front of her was Bai Ling, and the one who spoke was Zhou Feng. All she could do was breathe rapidly and give a cold snort.

Expressing this level of attitude should be fine... right?

Bai Ling was on the verge of tears.

Why should I?!

He said that, and I still have to watch whether his emotions are affected. He's such a big shot in the future!

Well, that's really impressive.

Bai Ling, who had been grumbling to herself for a while, glanced at Zhou Feng out of the corner of her eye and found him still behind her, looking a little embarrassed and unsure of what to say. So she turned around on her own initiative.

"Don't say things like that again. What's the difference between that and being a pervert? If it were anyone else, they would have arrested you!"

Hearing Bai Ling's slightly coquettish words, Zhou Feng could only scratch his head: "Don't worry, I can't say this to anyone else, it's just to you."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and a strange feeling really arose between them.

Zhou Feng didn't say it, but he was quite satisfied. At least Bai Ling accepted his somewhat outrageous remarks, which proved that she still had feelings for him.

Although Bai Ling had somewhat enjoyed the atmosphere, there were still many people around, so it wasn't appropriate for the two of them to say anything more.

Even if they wanted to say it, they would have to wait until they got back to Zhou Feng's room.

because…

The entire courtyard, except for Zhou Feng's room, was filled with listening devices, and there were people specifically assigned to eavesdrop and compile all information related to Zhou Feng.

They didn't install it in his room because they were afraid that future generations would have some kind of machine or means to detect their eavesdropping.

It would be difficult to explain any misunderstandings that might arise later.

Of course, the most fundamental reason is that they want to respect Comrade Zhou Feng's privacy. As for whether that's true or not, that's what Sun Yue told Bai Ling anyway.

"Zhou Feng, you're such a good fisherman. If I don't watch you for a while, can you catch a few more big fish? When we get back to the courtyard house, we can raise them and eat them at home whenever we want."

Bai Ling suddenly had this idea, and it quickly became uncontrollable.

Although she had made the grilled fish herself, she knew that Zhou Feng's oil and barbecue seasoning were the biggest contributors to its success.

So, if she wanted to eat grilled fish like this again in the future, she couldn't help but think about it.

"Huh? Let's catch a few more big fish?"

Zhou Feng was stunned. How could this girl be so greedy!

He usually keeps his money locked up at home and doesn't carry much change with him. He's already spent most of it. Where can he get her a few more big fish?

But seeing Bai Ling's serious expression, he could only manage a dry laugh.

"Actually, my secret technique relies on skill on one hand, and unique bait on the other. I've run out of bait today, but I'll come back myself and catch you a few fish!"

Zhou Feng patted his chest and assured Bai Ling, who smiled gently.

In fact, their lives are already inseparable.

For Zhou Feng, Bai Ling cooked his breakfast and dinner, and the two of them lived together as if they were just cohabiting.

Because of the mission, Bai Ling's life revolved entirely around Zhou Feng from morning till night, and she would maintain this state for a long time to come.

So their current situation is less about mutual attraction and affection and more about a natural progression of things.

"Let's go back. I'll remember what happened with the fish."

Zhou Feng began to pack up the plastic bags he had brought. This kind of white pollution couldn't be left here, lest it pollute the 1960s.

Grilling fish at home is a good thing; it smells so good, it can at least bring back some emotional value!