How to raise a random guy's wife

"Even though you already know that kind of thing, you still run away in fright when you see people being intimate..." Heian Nami sighed. "Should I say you know... or do you know..."

Hazuki Ren sighed, "Seeing and knowing are two different things!"

"No wonder you couldn't say it, those words really don't fit in front of Lanlan... Where's Lanlan?" Ping An Mingjin looked at Tang Keke, who was all alone. "Lost?!"

"No, no." Tang Keke pointed in the direction where Kobayashi Ran was. "Ranran, Izumi, and Mayu are playing there."

She handed the bucket, which had just belonged to Kobayashi Ran, to Hazuki Ren, saying, "Now I'm entrusting this arduous task to you."

"No problem." Ye Yuelian reached out and took it; she needed to calm down anyway.

"By the way," Tang Keke asked curiously, "what did you see just now that made you so flustered?"

Hazuki Ren: "......"

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"What are they doing?" Ran Kobayashi became very interested in what Mayu Sagara and Izumi Hashima were doing.

"We're going to build a big castle!" Bo Island patted the sand dunes in front of him as he sailed out to sea. "Lanlan, do you want to come along?"

Ran Kobayashi's eyes lit up. "A castle...like a princess?"

Mayu Sagara nodded, "Yes, the kind for a princess!"

"Can Lanlan move in?"

“This…” Hashima Shizuka pondered how to explain this to Kobayashi Ran.

“A castle made of sand can only be lived in by Princess Sand.” Mayu Sagara was familiar with all sorts of novel settings and said it offhand. “It’s a pity that Ranran can’t live in it.”

"I see..." Ran stared at the sand pile for a while. "Well then, let's help Princess Sand build a castle! Ranran is very good at this!"

"Really?" asked Bo Island, curious. "Do you come to the beach often?"

"No," Xiaolin Lan shook her head. "There's sand like this in the park too. Lanlan often goes there with her parents."

“That’s great!” Mayu Sagara chuckled. “We really need an experienced commander to help us.”

"Alright! Leave it to me," Ran Kobayashi said, perking up. "Castle construction shall officially begin!"

"Start!" Mayu Sagara and Izumi Hashima cheered in unison, "Start!"

Ran Kobayashi tried her best, but found the sand too dry to work well. So she got up, filled a small bucket with some water, carried it back with difficulty, poured it onto the sand, and used the wet sand to build.

Following suit, Hashima and Sagara Mayu divided the work, splashing water and sculpting sand. The three of them worked hard and finally created the basic shape of a castle.

Just then, a huge wave suddenly appeared, and the surging seawater rushed straight towards the castle.

"Ah! Danger!" Ran Kobayashi immediately lay down, using her body to shield the castle.

"Commander!" Mayu Sagara called out loudly, then resolutely followed suit and lay down.

"Lanlan... Mayu...?" Hashima hesitated for a moment before lying down to shield himself from the raging waves (not really).

"We have successfully protected the castle!" Xiaolin Lan stood up. "However, for Princess Sasha's safety, we need to move the castle to a safer location!"

Chapter 757 Beach Barbecue

A new castle rose from the ground, standing a little further out on the Caspian Sea.

To ensure Princess Sasha could successfully move to the new castle, the three of them built a long sand road.

Shibuya Kanon and Arashi Chisuna both noticed the commotion and, realizing the seriousness of the situation, immediately took on the role of the honor guard.

Shibuya Kanon played the ukulele, while Arashi Chisuna danced lightly on the beach, transporting the invisible Princess Sasa from one castle to another.

As the waves rolled and the sun set, the sandcastle was swallowed up by the sea and crumbled away.

Ran Kobayashi witnessed the destruction of the castle, her gaze distant. "Just like that, it's gone... the glorious past of Sand Castle."

"Ah..." Bo Island felt like she should cry.

"Waaaaah..." Mayu Sagara had already started crying.

"Don't cry!" Xiaolin Lan's voice was firm. "The past is gone, but the present is beginning. We must look forward and protect the castle we have now..."

"Lanlan~" Kobayashi Megumi called out, "Time to eat!"

"Here it comes!" Xiaolin Lan ran over, kicking up sand that landed on the new sandcastle.

Mayu Sagara cheered, "Yay! There's food!"

Bo Island sets sail: "......" What happened to protecting the castle we're supposed to be protecting now?

Barbecues by the sea are also one of the signature activities on Shenjin Island.

Kobayashi Sora had prepared all the necessary items in advance, such as a barbecue grill, charcoal, and various ingredients and seasonings. The barbecue sauce was made with salt, sugar, yakiniku sauce, chili powder, lemon juice, pepper, soy sauce, and herbs, and it was also available ready-made in supermarkets.

The sun had just set when the fiery red charcoal fire blazed up.

Once the charcoal is fully burned, use tongs to break up the transparent, red-hot charcoal and spread it into a layer about two centimeters thick. Then you can start grilling.

When you come to the seaside, seafood is a must.

The mussels are roasted on a charcoal stove until they open, then sprinkled with red powder.

Red powder is a seasoning made from dehydrated and ground bell peppers. It has no pungent taste and is excellent for coloring.

Sprinkle with cumin powder and add a suitable amount of salt. After roasting until cooked, garnish with chopped scallions. The charcoal-grilled mussels are now ready.

Kobayashi Sora picked up a piece with a toothpick, tested the temperature with her lips, and then brought it to Kobayashi Megumi's lips.

"Mmm...it's delicious~" Kobayashi Megumi's bright eyes curved into beautiful crescent moons. "So you're really good at grilling too?"

"I specifically learned it, and it was quite successful."

"Then I'll take it and share it with everyone."

"Hmm." Kobayashi Sora started preparing the other ingredients. Clams could be grilled in the same way. Scallops were already salty, so they didn't need much salt. They could only be grilled on one side and grilled for a while. Shrimp, cod, salmon, and flounder needed to be marinated in advance.

Among them, the flounder has tender flesh, delicious taste, and few small bones, making it especially suitable for the elderly and children.

Grilled baby corn, roasted garlic, roasted black pepper potato slices, Western-style grilled bell peppers, Western-style grilled shiitake mushrooms, herb-roasted zucchini, garlic-roasted eggplant, and classic grilled corn.

Kobayashi Sora's timing was extremely precise, and with the help of Kobayashi Megumi, a variety of delicious barbecues were completed one after another, with a good mix of meat and vegetables.

Baby corn has a unique, sweet and crisp flavor; roasted garlic is soft and tender with a rich garlic aroma, making it both appetizing and healthy; black pepper potato chips can be a main dish or a snack, with a strong herb flavor that complements the pepper aroma perfectly; grilled bell peppers are vibrant and crisp; and shiitake mushrooms are delicious, fragrant, and nutritious...

After working for a while, Kobayashi Sora was finally able to rest for a bit. When she sat down with everyone, most of the baked goods were gone.

Megumi Kobayashi handed the portion she had saved for Sora Kobayashi to him and opened a bottle of orange-flavored Ramune soda for him.

"My wife is the best~" Before even eating the barbecue, Kobayashi Sora kissed Kobayashi Megumi on the cheek.

"Hmm..." Kobayashi Megumi pinched him, "Everyone's watching~"

"Oh right." Kobayashi Sora realized, "Then let's kiss again."

"You rascal," Kobayashi Megumi said, covering his mouth. "It'll get cold soon."

"Hey! Hey! Hey!" Akane Kousaka protested, holding up a soda can, her eyes glazed over. "Is this some kind of 'PDA'? Is this some kind of 'normie terrorism'?"

"What a strange statement," Kobayashi Sora examined carefully. "You were drinking non-alcoholic beer, so why are you drunk?"

"It's bad enough without alcohol," Akane Akasaka said, taking a big gulp. "If I don't get drunk, what's the point of drinking?"

Kobayashi Sora: "Hmm...hmm?"

What's with this feeling that it seems perfectly reasonable, yet something seems off?

“They really are inseparable,” Machida Sonoko nudged Kasumigaoka Utaha. “I’m telling you, seeing them so lovey-dovey all the time, how do you manage not to date?”

“I’ve been watching this for nine years.” Kasumigaoka Utaha casually picked up a skewer of seafood. “I’m used to it.”

"So you're used to stealing other people's skewers, huh?" Eriri angrily snatched back the seafood skewers that Kasumigaoka Utaha had taken.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was taken aback. "Didn't you say you weren't going to eat?"

"I'm saving it for last!"

"Then it'll get cold."

"I want you to take care of it!"

"Have this skewer of mine." Hazuki Ren handed her portion to Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"Huh?" Kasumigaoka Utaha hesitated before taking it. "Is it okay?"

"I'm working out," Hazuki Ren said, pinching the fat on her stomach. "I just got scolded by my ballet teacher a few days ago..."

“Me too.” Lan Qiansha was feeding Xiaolin Lan. “Dancing requires such a high level of physical fitness…”

Ping An Mingjin glanced at the skewers in her hand with annoyance, then handed them to Tang Keke, saying, "Here you go!"

"You've made me gain two pounds!" Tang Keke protested. "You're so cruel!"

"So, are you going to eat it or not?"

"Eat!" Tang Keke took a big bite. "It's so delicious!"

"Be a little more careful..." Ping An Mingjin helped Tang Keke wipe the barbecue sauce stuck to the corner of her mouth.

"Well, well~" Shibuya Kanon comforted, "You've played all day, so it's good to get some nutrition."

“That’s right,” Hiiragi Maho chuckled, “It’s rare for me to come out like this.”

Encouragingly, Yuna Seizawa said, "Just have fun today! (?)パ!"

"Since we're already here, let's have fun!" Akane Kousaka raised her non-alcoholic beer. "Cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses, and Kobayashi Ran also raised her juice, "Cheers!"

The bright moonlight, the crisp sea breeze, the blazing charcoal fire, the sound of the ocean waves, and the clinking of cups and bottles all intertwine to create a simple joy.

Chapter 758 Professional Appraisal

Although Kobayashi Sora could continue grilling, everyone wanted to try, so Machida Sonoko and Akasaka Akane also stood by the grill.

"This should be baked like this..." Akane Akasaka was very familiar with creating art, but knew almost nothing about cooking.

"You should rest." Machida Sonoko took the barbecue tongs from her hand, pressed lightly on the piece of meat, then adjusted the angle of the meat and pressed lightly again, creating beautiful diamond-shaped grill marks on the meat, which was pleasing to the eye.

"Not bad." Akane Akasaka was quite surprised, taking a swig of beer. "You can do barbecue?"