When Li Huan returned from behind the house wearing shoes that were a size too small, covered in filth, Li Xianglu's boiled fish dish was ready—a large basin filled with bean sprouts, tofu skin, tofu, gluten, and some vegetables, alongside a cold salad of celery and vermicelli, and a pile of sliced cooked beef.
Furthermore, two pan-fried crucian carps were turned into a milky fish soup.
Sister Xing had requested to stay for lunch; Li Xianglu picked a large carp and three small crucian carps from the water bucket for her to take back home, to make lunch for the children, so there was no need for her to come over in the afternoon.
After washing up, Li Huan changed into Li Xianglu's long-sleeved shirt and pants to come out for the meal. Li Xianglu carried the core of the rice cooker out to serve rice to everyone, while Qin Xi was helping to distribute the food.
Old Qi frowned at the large basin of fish and asked, "Is this enough to eat?"
