C12 Stone Frog and Red Jujube Stone Frog Soup

Luo Zixuan crouched by the stove, eagerly feeding the firewood.

With the remaining frog meat marinated, Luo Lingyan brought over ten mushrooms, washed them, and cut them in half.

"Big sis, why aren't you cooking the frog meat yet?" Luo Zijin asked, munching on dried fish but not missing any of Luo Lingyan's actions. Ever since their grandmother and aunt arrived two days ago, he barely went out to play, except to catch bugs to feed the little chicks.

"I'm saving it to stew with the mushrooms," she replied, imagining how delicious the stone frog and mushroom stew would be.

Half an hour later, Luo Lingyan lifted the pot lid, and the savory aroma of stone frog and the herbal scent of dendrobe wafted through the air.

"Big sis, I'm so hungry," Xianer said, drooling and looking longingly at the pot.

Luo Lingyan couldn't help but laugh. "You little foodie, aren't you eating dried fish? How can you still be hungry?" she teased, sprinkling a pinch of salt into the soup.

"Xianer is a little foodie," the Luo siblings chuckled together.

"Hey sis, should we save half for tomorrow? I can ladle it out," Luo Zijin offered.

"The weather won't keep it fresh overnight; it'll spoil. How about we save half for a late-night snack instead?" Luo Lingyan suggested, placing the pot of stone frog soup on the stove.

"Got it."

Next, Lingyan planned to braise the remaining frog meat with mushrooms. She heated the oil in the pan, tossed in the frog meat and some ginger, and stir-fried them. Once they were cooked, she added the mushrooms and some water to let it all simmer.

After about fifteen minutes, she seasoned it with a pinch of salt and sprinkled in some basil leaves, giving it a quick stir. The basil cooked quickly. "Hurry and call Mom, it's time to eat!"

"Mom, come quick! Big Sis made so much delicious food..."

"Zijin, keep your voice down, or Grandma will hear us again." Seeing Xianer tiptoe and playfully try to cover Zijin's mouth, Lingyan couldn't help but laugh.

After their parents died in a plane crash, their uncle and grandfather's family became their adversaries. Despite the poverty, Lingyan chose to stay with her siblings because this home was filled with love and joy.

"Coming," Mrs. Chung called from the bedroom across from the kitchen, having already smelled the aroma.

"Sis, this soup is so sweet and tasty. It's my first time having frog and chicken!" Zixuan exclaimed, eating with gusto. Lingyan quickly reached over to touch his head, "Be careful, it's hot. Don't eat so fast. Once I sell the dried fish and herbs, I'll buy you all new clothes."

"Thanks, sis."

"Big sis, maybe we should raise the little pheasants and sell them. That way, we can have some money to buy meat buns."

"You're the best, big sis. You're even better than mom. I want to eat meat buns and wear new clothes."

"Alright, alright, I promise you both." Luo Lingyan couldn't help but laugh. She scooped a big spoonful of frog meat into Mrs. Chung's bowl. "Mom, this soup is great for building strength and nourishing the blood. You should have more."

"Okay." Mrs. Chung was moved to tears. This child was becoming more capable by the day, especially during the time she was injured. She had taken on the responsibility of the entire household, no wonder her younger siblings adored her so much.

And it was no wonder the kids were so happy eating it. Just seeing the creamy white soup made Luo Lingyan's mouth water. After taking a sip, she couldn't help but nod in approval.

The dendrobe and red date frog soup was indeed delicious, and the meat was so tender.

"Sis, this frog meat is amazing! It tastes like mushrooms and has a hint of basil. It's making my mouth water!"

"Then have some more," Luo Lingyan said, just as an unfamiliar female voice chimed in, "What's so delicious that it's making your mouth water? Smells so good! Is it grilled fish? Sis-in-law, the sun hasn't even set, and your whole family is already eating. Who are you hiding from?"

Following the sound, Lingyan and the others looked over. They saw that accompanying Meiying was also Mrs. Hong. Chunfang's face turned pale immediately, especially when she noticed Mrs. Hong's displeased expression. She stood up in a panic, "Mom, you're here, we..."