Three days later...
Second Uncle's injuries had already improved sowhat, and over the past few days, a stewed old hen soup was prepared to nourish him.
His complexion had gotten much better, and although he could now sit up, he still tried to minimize movent to avoid straining his wounds.
That evening, Li Yu discussed with his mother and checked the supplies in the storage.
When building the underground storage originally, they had considered the need for long-term storage. Hence, they used materials with strong sealing properties to maintain a dry environnt.
So far, apart from so snacks, the other supplies were insignificant.
With the return of Second Uncle, Aunt, and others, the entire extended family was finally complete, which was Li Yu's greatest dream since his rebirth, and it had now co true.
His remaining dream was to live a good life with his family.
A family reunion must be celebrated.
In the post-apocalyptic world, celebrations were simple—adding a special al!
Have a gathering!
After sharing the news with everyone, Li Hang was particularly excited because he rembered the last gathering at the base when Third Uncle and others returned.
And he had so much fun at that party.
This gathering was even more anticipated!
Standing beside him, the scruffy girl didn't quite understand the situation. She had few friends since childhood and was too lazy to interact much with others as she grew up, so she seldom had private gatherings.
Seeing her puzzled look, Li Yu smiled and said, "Eat, drink, and be rry."
"Oh."
Li Yu didn't pay her more attention, turning instead to find Zhao Dapao and others, preparing to go fishing for the night's grilled fish!
Glancing towards the gate, he rembered it was Second Uncle's duty today, seeming like he'd miss out again.
Just as Li Yu turned around and took a few steps, he heard a bell-like voice behind him: "Brother Yu, where are you going?"
Li Yu turned back, saw Yang Xiaozhu, smiled, and said, "Going fishing."
"Wow, I want to co too."
"You don't know how to fish."
"I can watch you guys fish."
"..."
Li Yu was silent for a while, unsure how to refuse.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up when he saw the scruffy girl slowly walking next to Yang Xiaozhu.
"Um..."
"Why don't you two play then."
After saying that, he didn't bother with them anymore.
.....
At Mountain Pond, Li Yu, Zhao Dapao, and others were fishing on the shore with fishing rods.
Li Hang was also there, rowing a boat to the center of the lake, saying that more fish could be caught there.
As the sun set, the lake shimred and mountains reflected on the water.
Occasional bursts of floral fragrance filled the air; it was nearly April, and many fruit trees were blooming.
Li Yu used to fish and catch shrimps here often as a child, following Grandpa around Mountain Pond, but had rarely done so since growing up.
Ti slowly passed, and now the sun was setting at the mountain top.
Li Yuan arrived.
"Big Brother! How many fish have you caught? Everything is ready below, and we even butchered a sheep. We just need the fish you catch. Mom asked to co up and get it, and they need to prepare the fish."
"..." Li Yu didn't speak.
He looked up at Yang Tianlong, and Yang Tianlong looked down.
Then at Li Tie, Li Tie looked down.
And at Zhao Dapao, Dapao looked down.
"..."
So awkward.
Li Yuan was puzzled, not knowing why they wouldn't speak.
She stepped forward, looked at the bucket near Yang Tianlong, then at Li Tie's bucket, and finally at Zhao Dapao's bucket.
They were all very clean.
Right at this mont, Li Hang in the middle of the lake suddenly shouted, "I got a bite, I got a bite! Wow, it's a big one."
He then gave a strong tug.
Pop!
The fishing line flew up, and the fish escaped.
Li Yuan didn't know what to say for a mont, just feeling that there would be no fish to eat tonight.
Li Yu suddenly looked up and said to Li Yuan, "Yuan Niu, didn't I buy a lot of fish feed earlier? Go get so."
Li Yuan glanced at Li Yu, wanting to say sothing, but seeing that it was already getting dark.
So she ran down the mountain to fetch the bait.
Li Yu thought for a mont. Then he shouted to Li Hang in the middle of the lake, "Row back, and bring the net from the boat."
Bait retrieved.
First, they placed the fishing net into the water. Both Yang Tianlong and Zhao Dapao grabbed the two ends of the net.
Li Yu grabbed a handful and sprinkled it by the shore, and fish sward in.
Yang Tianlong and Zhao Dapao then swiftly lifted the net.
Splashing!
Lake water trickled down through the net.
They saw on the net, about a dozen fish nearly 30 centiters long.
"That should be enough, pull in the net, let's go back," Li Yu said satisfiedly.
Everyone went down the mountain.
Under the Big Camphor Tree, everything was ready.
Even mother had stewed so big bones, with a bit of at on them, not much but quite chewy.
A whole roasted lamb in the center, sizzling under the fire.
The fresh cucumbers with droplets of water gave off a refreshing aroma.
Freshly picked lettuce, to pair with the roasted at.
Plenty of staples too, several large pots of stead buns were still steaming hot.
Next to them, there were so green onions and thick sauce.
Li Yu, carrying a bucket, walked over to his mother, who took the bucket and imdiately started processing with Third Aunt and others.
Smack!
A whack on the head, the fish were stunned, skillfully gutted and cut open.
Half for frying, half for grilling.
Li Yu also brought so white liquor from the storehouse, considering the population at the base, and thought it was fairly adequate.
If really necessary, they could brew so themselves.
End of March, April yet to arrive.
Many flowers were blooming, the garden in the base right next to the residential area.
A small stream andering around the base, so wildflowers growing on the uncented ground.
And in the central lawn, sowhat bare due to occasional cow grazing.
In March, starfruits ripen, so there were so on the table.
Li Yu picked up a starfruit and started nibbling on it while walking towards the Big Camphor Tree.
This ti Second Uncle and the others returned, bringing a few children along.
They had suffered a lot along the way; otherwise, Li Yu wouldn't have found them with sticks in their hands, ready to defend themselves.
Now, they were the happiest. Not only were their elders nearby, but they were also in such a safe environnt.
Especially having peers around, like Xuanxuan, and the snot-nosed boy from aunt's family, Li Suxin and others.
Everyone raised their glasses in celebration, celebrating such blessings in this post-apocalyptic world.
Second Uncle sat in the lounge chair next to the Big Camphor Tree, feeling very content.
He wanted to drink, but drinking would affect the healing of his wounds, so he refrained.
anwhile, beside him, his sister-in-law watched her young son chasing the snot-nosed boy, laughing joyously as they ran, feeling quite emotional.
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