Chapter 162 Enjoying the Snow and Eating BBQ

Chapter 162 Enjoying the Snow and Eating BBQ

After breakfast, Wenjie and Tudou got on the carriage first. When Qianhuan was about to get on, she suddenly had an idea.

She said to Ji Feng, "Wait for me at the door first. I'll go upstairs to get something and come down soon."

Qianhuan hurriedly ran upstairs and dragged the barbecue stove out from under the bed. She called Master Cai to help lift the iron stove onto the carriage, then she got into the carriage and asked Ji Feng to ride to Fan's house.

Wenjie asked in the carriage: "Brother Shanbo, what is this iron stove for? Why did you take it to Mr. Fan's house?"

"This is a barbecue stove. It can be used to grill food such as meat slices and vegetables. I plan to make barbecue for everyone at noon."

Wenjie was very happy, "That's great, I can have delicious and fresh food at noon again."

When they arrived at the Fan residence, Qianhuan asked Jifeng to help move the barbecue stove from the carriage. When they walked into the yard, Qianhuan pointed to a small pavilion in the yard and said, "Jifeng, just put the barbecue stove in the middle of the pavilion."

"Yes, boss."

It was a square pavilion with exquisite appearance and compact shape. The top was covered with tiles, which were arranged in an orderly manner like fish scales and had an antique style. The pavilion was supported by four columns, and various patterns were carved on the column shafts.

The pavilion is surrounded by stone walls on three sides. There are large stained glass windows on all three walls with stone carvings in the middle. Through the window gaps, you can see the scenery outside the pavilion, but the wind and snow outside can be blocked. Going up the steps is a fan-shaped door, which is convenient for people to enter and exit the pavilion.

Qianhuan thought that barbecuing would definitely produce a lot of smoke, which was not suitable to be done indoors in Mr. Fan's house. This small pavilion not only blocked the wind and frost, but also provided ventilation and exhaust for the smoke. Most importantly, there was a round stone table and four benches next to it, which was simply the perfect place for a barbecue.

After Ji Feng had set up the barbecue stove, Qian Hua instructed, "Ji Feng, it's snowing hard today, so the road is not easy to walk on. Otherwise, don't go back to the teahouse yet, and wait for us in the carriage until school is over."

"Yes."

When the three of them entered the hall, Mr. Fan and Rong Yu were sitting at the top drinking hot tea. Qianhuan walked in front, followed by Wenjie and Tudou.

Rong Yu looked up at the person who came in first, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes. This junior brother was really pleasing to the eye in the fox fur cloak. Except for his thick eyebrows, the rest of his appearance was really impeccable.

Qianhuan and Wenjie walked forward and greeted Mr. Fan and their senior brother respectively.

Qianhuan then asked, "Brother, it's snowing heavily today. Are we still going to the horse farm to ride horses this morning?"

Rong Yu might have been thinking that he would be going back to Beijing tomorrow, so he said for the first time: "It's snowing heavily today, so we have a day off. Let's enjoy the snow scenery with you today."

Mr. Fan also nodded and said, "That's great. Studying requires a balance between work and rest. Shanbo, make some delicious dishes for lunch today. I'm happy today. Why don't you and Rongyu accompany me for a drink?"

Qianhuan's eyes lit up when she heard this. In the morning, she had been thinking that snowy days were suitable for barbecue and drinking, so she even brought a barbecue stove with her. She didn't expect Mr. Fan to directly suggest drinking and enjoying the snow. This was exactly what she wanted.

She nodded quickly and said to Mr. Fan, "Sir, this is such a coincidence. Shanbo even brought a barbecue stove here today and is going to make barbecue for everyone at noon. It's just right that we can eat skewers, drink wine, and play some games. It's a unique experience."

"Barbecue? Shanbo, you mean roasted lamb? That's how people in Mengzhou City eat it. The people there raise a lot of sheep. They usually like to barbecue and drink. It's really enjoyable. You can actually make it?"

It turns out that there is a place to eat roasted lamb in Dayuan Country, but the barbecue she makes is not just roasted lamb.

"Mr. Fan, I don't know how to eat roasted lamb in Mengzhou City. What I made today is my own way of eating. Not only can I roast lamb, but I can also roast pork, fish, and vegetables. I guarantee that you and your brothers will want to eat more after you finish eating."

Mr. Fan was also looking forward to hearing this, "Okay, then let's have barbecue and drink today."

Qianhuan thought about the last time she drank with Brother Lin'an, and Wenjie was particularly worried about her, so she said to Wenjie: "Wenjie, the barbecue we made today is not suitable for you children. You and Potato should take the carriage back first. It's snowing today, so you can go and help those children build snowmen or have snowball fights."

Wenjie pouted and looked unhappy. It was obvious that Sister Qianhuan was afraid that he would stop her from drinking, so she deliberately sent him away and went to drink with Mr. and his senior brothers.

He protested, "Brother Shanbo, barbecue is not suitable for children, so I won't eat it. Just ask the cook to make me something to eat. Wenjie wants to stay with you, but what if you get drunk and no one takes care of you?"

Mr. Fan felt that it was not appropriate for this young disciple to be present during the drinking party, so he immediately said, "Wenjie, don't worry. If your brother Shanbo gets drunk, you still have Senior Brother Rongyu to take care of him. Senior Brother Rongyu can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. Just go back first and drink with me when you grow up."

Although he was not happy about it, since Mr. Fan had spoken, Wenjie had no choice but to take the potatoes and go back to the teahouse in the carriage.

Qianhuan made a long list and handed it to Changbo, which included charcoal, bamboo sticks, pork, mutton, fish, and various vegetables.

It only took Chang Bo two quarters of an hour to buy everything. Qian Huan went to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients, and the cook helped her skewer the meat and various vegetables.

By the time all the ingredients were washed and skewered, it was almost noon. Qianhuan said to the cook, "Cook something the old lady likes today. This barbecue is a bit irritating and not suitable for the old lady."

"Yes, the servant knows."

Qianhuan and the cook put the skewered ingredients in a wooden basin and placed them on the stone table in the pavilion.

At this time, Mr. Fan and Rong Yu had already sat around the barbecue stove in the pavilion, and a set of cups and plates were placed on the stone table.

Qianhuan lit the tinder, lit the dead branches in the barbecue grill, and then the silver charcoal slowly began to burn.

Qianhuan placed the iron rack on the grill. After the charcoal fire was fully lit, she took a handful of skewered meat and put them on to grill. From time to time, she would use a homemade small brush to dip into the special sauce and spread it on the meat slices to make the barbecue more delicious.

Qianhuan took the barbecue and skillfully turned it over on the charcoal fire to ensure that each side was heated evenly. The charcoal fire made crackling sounds and the barbecue on the iron rack also made sizzling sounds.

On the barbecue grill, pieces of tender meat gradually turned golden and attractive under the roasting of charcoal fire. Smoke was curling above the pavilion, and the air was filled with the aroma of charcoal fire and barbecue.

Mr. Fan and Rong Yu had already been craving for more when they smelled the aroma of the meat.

When Mr. Fan saw that there was no wine on the stone table, he shouted to Chang Bo, "Chang Bo, why haven't you brought the wine yet?"

"Forgive me, sir. I forgot about it in my busyness."

"Then hurry up and get my good wine from the cellar. Remember to bring a few more jars. Today, I will not leave until my two disciples and I are drunk."

"Yes, I will get it right away."

Chang Bo hurriedly went to the cellar to move the wine.