A bonfire had also been lit here, its CRACKLING flames driving away the slight chill of the seaside.
She produced a food box from somewhere. Opening it revealed several types of seafood dishes Chen Qing had never seen before. There were Red Jade Clams, grilled until golden and glistening with juices, their meat plump and substantial. There were also Silver Thread Fish skewered on long, thin wooden sticks, roasted and sprinkled with unknown spices.
"Try some."
Chen Youning passed the food to Chen Qing, then picked up a skewer of Silver Thread Fish herself and began to eat it in small bites.
Chen Qing thanked her and picked up a Red Jade Clam. The clam meat was fresh, sweet, and springy to the bite, with the smoky aroma of the grill—a truly unique flavor.
He nodded in praise. "This tastes pretty good."
"I think so too," Chen Youning responded curtly, her head lowered, completely focused on tackling the grilled fish in her hands.
