"Alright, let's go pick some lemons first."
If they continued chatting like this, they'd still be here when the sun was high in the sky.
"Right! We need to hurry. Maybe we can help out this afternoon too."
They were supposed to be helping Xiao Xi with the preparations that afternoon. If they didn't hurry now, they'd probably be playing with lemons all afternoon.
Seeing that the three of them had finally snapped back to reality, Qiu Xi asked, "Can we go now?"
"Yes, let's go quickly."
"Yan Yan, lead the way."
"Okay!"
...
Afternoon.
Qiu Xi and the other three had already washed the lemons early. The remaining physical labor was cutting the lemons and removing the seeds.
While the three of them were helping, Qiu Xi prepared to freeze the ice.
Although the ice frozen at home wasn't crystal clear, it was still better than what you'd get at a milk tea shop.
However, with this, the frozen lemonade would have the right feel.
She and Shen Yan also asked Grandma Shen for some honey to keep aside.
Finally, after the boiled water with sugar was cooled, the lemons were added, covered, and placed in the refrigerator to chill.
When they wanted to drink it in the afternoon, they could take it out and add ice, which would be perfect.
"It's done. You can pour it directly if you want a drink."
After everything was tidied up, Qiu Xi started chatting with everyone.
"Let's leave it for now. We'll drink it after it cools down."
They were all more interested in the roasted whole lamb for the evening.
"Yan Yan, should we go watch later?"
Song Daiyao, who couldn't sit still, decided it would be better to find something to do.
She had just heard the adults say they were going to pick out a sheep, and she wanted to go see.
"Sure, Daiyao, do you want to go?"
Song Daiyao nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, "Yes, yes!"
Since they couldn't go to the vast grasslands now, it was good to see it here. It sounded very interesting.
"Xiao Xi and Xiao Feifei, what about you two? Want to go together?"
"Okay, let's go together."
The two of them looked at each other, and finally nodded in unison.
"Great, let's go now."
If they were late, they would probably only get to see the sheep's backside.
After all, once the excitement was over, they would have to come back and help.
With such a group, they would probably need two sheep.
...
"Yan Yan, I'm absolutely sure now, you're definitely a rich landlord!"
Look at this complete setup of planting and breeding. She was so envious.
Although the Song family was also very wealthy, she couldn't see any of that!
"..."
Seeing the girl whose eyes were glued to the little sheep, Shen Yan chose to ignore her.
After all, this was not the first time this girl had done this since arriving, she was used to it.
Then she offered a good suggestion, "Daiyao, why don't you go take a look while you have the chance?"
Otherwise, after the adults had made their selection, they would have to go down with them.
"Yes!"
"Let's go!"
Qiu Xi shook her head and smiled as she watched the girl run off, not running with her.
Instead, she took out her phone and started taking pictures of the three of them.
"Xiao Xi, are you envious?"
Suddenly, Xiao Hua, the system, started to pop up sporadically.
"Xiao Hua, why are you appearing now?"
It wasn't like this when it was supposed to be accompanying her for chats.
"Envious?"
Qiu Xi didn't answer, and Xiao Hua asked again.
"What am I envious of?"
Qiu Xi found it very nonsensical. Why would she be envious?
"..."
"Look at this, prosperous, wealthy..."
"Stop! I'm not envious, really, I'm very rich now too!"
"..."
How could she not be envious! It was still preparing to "market" and teach the host properly!
It was still waiting for this to increase its salary!
"Xiao Xi, are you really not going to change anything?"
"..."
"Alright! Little system, you just want a raise, don't you?"
"Mm!"
If Xiao Hua had a human form, it would probably be nodding like it was pounding garlic right now.
Qiu Xi spoke with an air of dismissal, "Alright, I've got it."
"..."
"You really got it?"
It had urged her before, but this guy had always tricked it!
Every time she turned around, she forgot!
"Really! Really!"
"Okay... then I'll trust you one more time..."
"..."
This wronged demeanor was also very un-system-like!
Just as Qiu Xi finished sighing, the adults had already finished their selection.
"We've picked them! These two it is!"
A loud shout settled on the two lucky lambs for the day.
"Xiao Xi, let's go too, let's follow them back."
Just as she came back to her senses, Qiu Xi was pulled away by Song Daiyao.
Following behind this little lamb was also a novelty.
Since they were going to be slaughtered, before being driven back, the sheep couldn't even keep their own wool.
...
"Yan Yatou, while your dad and the others are busy, go help your grandma clean them up. It'll be easier for us to roast them later."
Mother Shen was busy preparing the seasonings and would need to brush on sauce during the roast. So, she had to call this idle girl to help.
"Okay~"
"Yan Yan, I'll go with you."
Song Daiyao, feeling that she couldn't handle other delicate tasks, followed immediately after seeing her leave.
"Then Aunt Hu, the two of us will help you."
"Oh, that's fine too."
Since the young lady said so, it wouldn't be good to refuse.
Besides, this wasn't heavy work; it just required a bit of effort.
"Come, I'll teach you how to do this seasoning, it's delicious..."
Thus, the division of labor proceeded with great efficiency.
Not long after, everyone gathered in front of the set-up lamb, waiting for the whole lamb to be roasted.
"Here, the girls made this in the afternoon. Pour some now. Add more if you want to drink later!"
Having solved such a big problem, Father Shen was now feeling refreshed and looked kindly upon everyone.
This made everyone happier, "Alright! Then we won't be polite to Mr. Shen today."
"Don't be polite, eat and drink to your heart's content. If it's not enough, we've prepared other things."
"Then we'll have to eat and drink to our heart's content this time."
...
While the adults were exchanging compliments, Qiu Xi and the others had already started drooling over the roasted whole lamb.
Especially Song Daiyao, the foodie, who was already holding a knife, ready to strike at any moment.
"Hahaha~ Daiyao looks just like a husky guarding meat!"
"You're right. If Yan Yan hadn't said it, I wouldn't have noticed!"
"Ahahaha~"
This description was spot on.
She was crouching in front of the meat, holding a knife, her eyes fixed on the large piece of meat!
"What are you laughing at!"
"When will this meat be ready?"
Just after shouting, Song Daiyao, feeling a little embarrassed, leaned closer to Shen Yan and quietly asked.
The truth was, the meat was too fragrant!
The sizzling fat, being turned and brushed with special sauce, was constantly tempting her.
Then she thought about how, when the meat was sliced later, she would sprinkle it with cumin, chili powder, and dip it in sauce. It would be absolutely amazing!