The spring sunshine is gentle and the temperature is just right. The wild fruits that were washed last night have been dried and we can start making wine.
However, before Lu Yunchu started brewing wine, Wen Zhan couldn't wait to go up the mountain.
He didn't speak or write, but just carried the backpack and walked silently in front of Lu Yunchu.
Lu Yunchu put down the wine jar in his hand and couldn't help laughing.
Wen Zhan was not annoyed. With red ears, he leaned against the door frame with a backpack on his back, staring at the door eagerly.
The weather in the morning was neither too cold nor too hot, which was perfect for going up the mountain. If it was noon, it might be sunny in the afternoon. Lu Yunchu thought about it and put down the things in his hands: "Let's go up the mountain and deal with these in the afternoon."
Wen Zhan's face was visibly excited and he moved the small frame he was carrying on his back to the front to show it to the master.
Lu Yunchu covered his forehead and asked, "Where did you find them?" He advised, "We can just go up the mountain and pick them up. You look like you want to pluck all the fruits from the mountain."
Wen Zhan had no choice but to put the frame up and wait for him with the basket on his back.
He stood straight, carrying an empty backpack, with both hands firmly holding the straps. He looked like a little boy with a schoolbag, except that he was very tall, which was very incongruous.
Lu Yunchu smiled a little, and laughed while cleaning up.
Wen Zhan was so confused by the laughter that he didn't know what he had done wrong. He rubbed his face with his sleeves, but nothing came off, which made him even more confused.
He held the backpack straps tightly, frowned, and looked very serious.
Lu Yunchu laughed so hard that he bent over.
After they had laughed enough, the two of them walked towards the foot of the mountain together.
Lu Yunchu asked: "Do you like eating wild vegetables so much?"
Wen Zhan smiled. Of course, I can't say that he likes eating wild vegetables very much, but I can say that he likes the freshness of welcoming spring. In spring, everything grows, and walking in the countryside and mountains can clearly feel the scene is different from winter.
Being trapped in the bustling city for a long time, my feelings about the four seasons are inevitably vague. I can only perceive them through the changes of flowers and trees, but these perceptions are not strong enough after all.
There were crisp bird songs in my ears, a warm spring breeze blowing by my side, and in front of me was the spring scenery of lush grass and flying warblers. Even the soil under my feet was infused with the gentleness of spring. Lu Yunchu told me what was edible, what it tasted like, what was tender and what was old, and he put wild fruits and vegetables into his backpack as he walked. This was what it meant to truly experience spring.
Spring food is fresh, as tender and fresh as its color, saying goodbye to heavy seasonings, just like diners taking off their heavy winter clothes.
Wen Zhan changed into light spring clothes, unlike the layered ones in winter. The green shirt made him look even more handsome and elegant.
Wen Zhan likes to wear dark clothes. Perhaps for him who has lived in darkness for a long time, dark clothes make him feel safer. But when it comes to changing clothes in spring, his opinion is not important. Blue, green, jade white... whatever looks fairy-like will be the one he wants.
Clothes make the man, and after changing into clothes, the heavy coldness on him finally dissipated, replaced by a gentle temperament. He stood in the forest, with the warm and soft spring light behind him, squatting down to pick a bunch of fresh and tender wild fruits, which was as pleasing to the eye as an elegant painting.
No matter how hard Lu Yunchu tried, he was not satisfied. Beauty could not deceive him. He was so absorbed in admiring Wen Zhan's looks that he forgot to stop him from picking things randomly, causing Wen Zhan to pick a lot of sour fruits and old wild vegetables.
He looked at the things in the basket and let out a long sigh.
Wen Zhan knew that he had made a mistake again. He quietly shifted his gaze away and rubbed his fingertips nervously.
"Didn't I tell you not to eat fruits that turn green and white as soon as they are picked?" Lu Yunchu pulled out a bunch of wild fruits. "They are so sour that they make your teeth turn sour."
Wen Zhan admitted his mistake with a good attitude. He immediately put down the backpack and took out the wild fruits.
"And this wild vegetable, feel it, the leaves are so old."
Wen Zhan squatted on the ground, carefully raised his head, and quickly pulled out the wild vegetables.
Lu Yunchu shook his head helplessly and walked forward.
Wen Zhan quickly put on the backpack and followed.
"Let's just pick the flowers. We can't tell the others apart, but we can always tell the difference between the flowers. So let's pick the flowers." He pointed at the locust flowers in front of him.
The white locust flowers are hanging all over the branches, emitting a faint fragrance. Surrounded by green and white, it is refreshing to look at.
Wen Zhan turned his head curiously.
Lu Yunchu was able to read his mind, and smiled: "Yes, flowers can be eaten."
Wen Zhan nodded and went forward to pick the flowers obediently.
Lu Yunchu said: "There are still not enough flowers in the north. Let's go to the south to play and eat all kinds of flowers. Flowers can also be used to make jam, flower cakes, flower rice wine, etc. If you like, we can stay in the south for a few months in the spring-"
Before he could finish his words, Wen Zhan, who was busy talking, ran over quickly, bent down and kissed her.
To put it more vividly, it should be a smack.
It's not romantic, nor sentimental, just a kind of very cute and childish flattery.
Lu Yunchu was amused by him again.
"Very happy?"
Wen Zhan raised his head, which was clearly shining with starlight in black and white, like a clear spring river after the spring melt, illuminated by the golden light, sparkling as if it was covered with glass candy wrappers.
His hair was tied up high, revealing his slender snow-white neck. He wore elegant spring clothes. His fair skin matched the color of the clothes. His whole body exuded a soft and light feeling, as if he wanted to blend into the beautiful spring scenery.
Lu Yunchu teased: "Is this your way of expressing gratitude?"
Wen Zhan didn't understand, and kissed her tentatively again.
It is warm, soft, elastic, and has a fresh fragrance.
Lu Yunchu licked his lips: "Is that all?"
Wen Zhan thought about it, bent down and hugged her.
Lu Yunchu was about to laugh, but Wen Zhan actually rubbed his cheek against his.
This action is so foul, are you acting like a spoiled brat
Lu Yunchu softened in a second and reached out to hug him back: "You are too easy to be happy." He was so happy just by promising a small thing.
Wen Zhan looked up, took her hand, and wrote on her palm: It’s not easy.
Since he cannot speak, he can only express his thoughts through writing, so his writing is usually concise and to the point.
Lu Yunchu expanded on it in his mind: It's not easy for me to be happy. I'm happy now because what you said is indeed worth celebrating.
The smile on Lu Yunchu's face never faded, and he changed his tone and said, "Well, since you insist, I will accept your gratitude."
Before Wen Zhan could even smile, he heard Lu Yunchu continue, "But this gratitude is not enough."
Wen Zhan tilted his head slightly, a little confused. He really wanted to know how to express gratitude correctly, and looked at Lu Yunchu expectantly, but Lu Yunchu, who was not serious, suddenly stepped forward and whispered in his ear: "Let me touch your butt."
Wen Zhan suddenly took two steps back, his eyes wide open, staring in surprise.
His face quickly turned red, and it was unclear whether he was angry or not. He turned his back to Lu Yunchu and ignored her.
Lu Yunchu shrugged innocently and said, "Okay, if you don't want me to touch you, then forget it."
Wen Zhan was busy picking flowers, so Xi didn't go over to join him. She just squatted on the spot, holding her face and waiting for Wen Zhan to get busy.
Wen Zhan is too suitable for spring, he was born for spring. After changing into spring clothes, his figure is very obvious, with broad shoulders, long legs, thin waist and round hips. Lu Yunchu is so happy that he is bubbling.
Wen Zhan turned around and saw her appearance. The color on his face that had just faded returned again.
He only showed Lu Yunchu his back, and no matter how Lu Yunchu stared at him, he did not turn back.
When they were almost done, Lu Yunchu stopped him and said, "That's enough. We've picked enough to eat. Let's go down the mountain."
Wen Zhan withdrew his hand, put on the backpack and followed him down the mountain.
On the way home, Lu Yunchu met a vendor selling fresh river food and bought some.
The river shrimps were small, lively, and looked fresh the moment they were eaten. The first thing Lu Yunchu did after returning was to process the river shrimps. At this time, the river shrimps would not be good enough if they were braised or fried. Otherwise, they only needed to be boiled in water and sprinkled with salt. The original flavor was the best.
Remove the shrimp thread, cut it open, and roll it in the pot. The shrimp meat will turn pink and white, the shrimp shell will turn red, and the air will be filled with the fresh smell of shrimp.
Sophora japonica flowers are wrapped in white flour and steamed in a pot, and can be eaten simply by dipping them in sugar; the spring bamboo shoots are very tender, so they are still cooked by stewing, with ham added to enhance the flavor, and even salt is not needed. The tenderness of the spring bamboo shoots can be easily brought out, and the taste is very pure.
"Fresh" seems to have become the main theme of spring food, a plate of spring bamboo shoots stewed with ham, a plate of light boiled river shrimps, and a plate of locust flower cakes with white and green colors, all of which are very plain in color.
Put two plates on the table, one with sugar and one with soy sauce, and today's lunch is ready.
The river shrimps have been processed and are very easy to peel. The shrimp meat jumps out when you touch it. It is chewy, crispy and smooth, and you can eat it without dipping it in a dish.
Wen Zhan got the hang of it quickly, putting them into his mouth one after another, his eyes almost bulging from eating. After he had his fill, he dipped them in soy sauce to change the taste.
Lu Yunchu made the soy sauce himself. It has a light taste, salty and slightly sweet. It does not steal the limelight from the river prawns, but only highlights their freshness.
After eating the river shrimp, you can eat the locust flower cake dipped in sugar to cleanse your mouth. The flower itself has no taste, but it is still a pleasant surprise when made into food. When you take a bite, a light floral fragrance lingers on the tip of your tongue, instantly erasing the saltiness left by the river shrimp.
The fragrance of flowers is what you eat, which is long-lasting. You don't need to add too much sugar, just create a light sweet smell. Just by eating flowers, a sea of flowers will appear in front of you.
After tasting the flowers, have a sip of spring bamboo shoots stewed with ham.
Compared with the other two dishes, this one has a stronger flavor. Although there is no seasoning, it has a strong salty and fresh taste. The ham is tender and soft, and it falls apart when you pinch it; the spring bamboo shoots are very crisp, tender and juicy, and you will feel refreshed after eating it.
It wasn't a hearty lunch, but Wen Zhan was very full. He finished the soup of bamboo shoots and ham in the end. The soft and warm flavor warmed his stomach. After he was full, his limbs began to soften and his heart was warm, as if he was basking in the spring sun and felt drowsy.
He was lazy, supporting himself to prevent himself from falling asleep.
Who knew that Lu Yunchu would drag him into the yard.
There was a bamboo recliner in the yard, long enough for him to sleep in. Wen Zhan was thin, so there was still room for him to lie down. Lu Yunchu had already planned this, and immediately squeezed in next to him.
Cover yourself with a small blanket and take a nap in the sun. The spring scenery is so beautiful.
The two of them were very close, and Lu Yunchu could feel Wen Zhan's breathing was slow and steady, and his heart was beating heavily in his chest. He must be quite comfortable and relaxed.
He looked up and found that Wen Zhan had his eyes closed, but the corners of his mouth were raised and his brows were filled with a relaxed and leisurely look.
Feeling the cat's movement, Wen Zhan opened his eyes, and seeing the cat looking at him, he immediately lowered his head and pecked the cat, confusing Lu Yunchu.
"What's going on today? Are you so happy?"
Wen Zhan raised his head, then leaned over and gave her another kiss.
Lu Yunchu was confused and wanted to laugh, so he asked helplessly: "Do you like spring so much?"
He nodded without hesitation at first, then shook his head again and wrote on his hand: I like you more.
Lu Yunchu was amused. The two of them were leaning against each other, and when they laughed, their bodies started shaking, which was very itchy.
asked: "It's not like I haven't experienced spring before, why is it so new to you, like it's the first time I'm seeing it?"
Wen Zhan felt a little embarrassed. He pursed his lips, did not answer, and just lowered his head again.
The sun shines on my body, making me feel extra warm. The spring afternoon is very quiet, a breeze blows by, bringing with it the scent of flowers. The leaves sway gently, causing the shadows on the ground to break and change, playing with the spots of light.
The smile on Wen Zhan's lips never faded, like a wild cat lying on the ground in the afternoon, sunbathing its round belly.
Of course he was curious.
I have celebrated spring and spent it before, but only now can I truly immerse myself in spring and spend it in the warm spring days when grass grows, birds sing, and all things come back to life.