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"Alright, I'll go right away!" Sister Ma immediately replied.
Watching Sister Ma's hurried figure disappear, Qing Luan revealed a calm and strategic smile. After spending some time here, Qing Luan understood how the people made a living—mainly by farming and fishing. However, with typhoons affecting the coast, both crops and fish yields were impacted, leaving many struggling to make ends meet. The prospect of earning extra silver would surely bring them joy.
Soon, Sister Ma returned with seven or eight others, all clustered together, nervously watching Qing Luan, fearing that one word from her might send them all back.
Qing Luan didn't ask many questions; she knew the villagers were simple and straightforward. She said directly, "As Sister Ma has explained, I hope everyone can clean these fish so they don't spoil."
"Miss, we can handle this! We'll do it well, don't worry," Sister Ma assured her.
"Yes, yes!" others chimed in.
"That's good," Qing Luan led them to the fish cleaning area and instructed, "For the Dragon Head Fish, follow Sister Ma's method. For the Ribbonfish, remove the head and tail, then chop it into fish paste. For the Mako Shark, take off the head but keep the meat—no bones at all. As for the Cuttlefish..." Qing Luan picked up a knife and demonstrated, "Cut it open from the middle and take out the insides to put in a bowl—don't throw it away," she explained while teaching them how to do it.
The villagers were quick and skilled with their hands; they remembered everything after just one demonstration from Qing Luan and got busy.
"Miss, should we keep this?" one woman cautiously asked as she pulled out a pile of writhing creatures from among the catch.
Qing Luan's initially indifferent gaze sharpened as she looked at the pile; her eyes lit up with excitement. "Fortune Shrimp?" This delicacy was rich in nutrients with tender meat but had sharp spines on either side that could easily cut one's mouth—a true test of eating skill. "Are there more of these?"
"Miss, no one wants to eat these," Sister Ma thought she had misunderstood and kindly explained, "We usually throw them away after catching them; no one even wants them for free!"
"This is a great find," Qing Luan said with a smile. "From now on, if you catch any of these, bring them to me." These families were all fishermen; they would surely have more of these treasures.
It was understandable that people here were hesitant to eat. That delicacy had only become popular in her time, and very few had eaten it before.
The women thought she was just being childish and didn't take her seriously. Qing Luan didn’t explain much; instead, she had Plain Grandmother bring something to contain the Fortune Shrimp, washed them clean, and took them to the kitchen.
Without adding any seasoning, she steamed them directly over water. The fresh aroma quickly wafted through the air, making Qing Luan's mouth water.
“Hot, hot, hot,” she exclaimed as she reached for one, but it was too hot, causing her to fumble and making everyone laugh.
“Qing Luan, that could hurt your mouth,” Qin'er said with some concern, worried she might get burned.
“Sister, you can't eat that,” Zhao Yun chimed in, having grown up by the sea and knowing better.
“Don't worry, I'm fine,” Qing Luan replied while managing their concerns. She found a pair of chopsticks and poked one into the tail of the Fortune Shrimp. With a twist and a pull, the shrimp obediently split open, revealing the succulent meat inside that emitted a delightful fragrance. She picked up some meat with her chopsticks and savored it slowly, letting out satisfied sounds.
Everyone was astonished by her method—eating this way seemed to avoid any risk of injury.
“Sister, I want some too! I want some!” Tide exclaimed as she watched Qing Luan enjoy her meal, swallowing hard in anticipation.
“Haha, little glutton,” Qing Luan teased Tide without feeling guilty about her own appetite. “Here, open your mouth,” she said playfully as she placed a piece of meat into Tide's mouth and asked with a smile, “Is it good?”
“Delicious! So good!” Tide replied cheerfully while chewing.
Qing Luan asked Qin'er for more chopsticks and then taught everyone how to eat without getting hurt. In no time at all, the pot of steaming Fortune Shrimp was devoured. Zhao Yun still wanted more and kept calling out for it, which made everyone laugh even harder.
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