Chapter 0004: Under the Osmanthus Tree

Hearing this, the big young man chuckled and said, "What doesn't the fishing family in the village have?"

Ao Fugui scratched his head and said, "What the hell is wrong with your dog? This morning when I saw it, it looked sickly like an old dog, but now it seems so energetic"

Two people sit under the shade of the agarwood tree, placing a small table and two small stools, enjoying beer and stir-fried dishes, which is indeed a source of endless joy

The person who pushed the door open was Ao Fugui, and the general's reaction nearly made him jump: "Damn it, General, it's me! Don't scare your own people!"

After all, I am a science student, so I know how to conduct experiments

The sound of clinking glasses resonated crisply, as golden malt juice rippled like waves, with two young men, separated for many years yet still unestranged, sharing a bond that floated above.

This strange feeling caused a jolt in his heart; he closed his eyes and once again saw the small golden ball, only to realize that the small golden ball was different from when he was in the sea.

This is a sweet-scented tree, classified as a nationally protected plant of level two. Interestingly, this tree was also planted in the year his parents had their accident. For several years, it, like the general, has been left unattended.

He went into the room and took another look; the floor and furniture were covered in dust, the humidity was quite severe, and even moss had grown on the northern wall. Most of the furniture had decayed to the point of being unusable

Ao Fugui said: "It's nothing, if you need anything, just let me know, I have everything at home, just wait, I will get a set for you."

After calling out twice, the general wagged its tail and ran back to Ao Mu Yang's side, pressing closely against him as if afraid of being separated from him again

When it was young, Ao Mu Yang often did this, sometimes scratching it while doing homework.

Ao Fugui picked up a piece of clam meat with his chopsticks and immediately gave a thumbs up, exclaiming: "Damn, what an incredible skill! Tender, truly tender and fragrant!"

The general had long recognized that the families of Ao Fugui and Ao Mu Yang were neighbors, which is why the two had such a good relationship

Gently stroking the old yellow dog, he surveyed the old house

Ao Mu Yang scooped water and splashed it on its body, and the general obediently sat on the ground, its thick tail still wagging vigorously, resembling a broom

The loach is small in size; it is first simply marinated and then deep-fried. With the addition of chili, scallions, ginger, and garlic, along with a handful of preserved vegetables brought by Ao Fugui, a wave of fragrance immediately wafts over.

At that moment, someone pushed open the door. Before he could react, the general shot out like an arrow released from its bow, his limbs propelling him forward with a whoosh, and he opened his mouth to roar like thunder: "Woof woof!"

Once the water had boiled thoroughly, he took the clam meat out and rinsed it in cold water. He selected a few large pieces to throw to the general, while the remaining meat was stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili in hot oil. Garlic sprouts were added for flavor, and finally, the clam meat was added and quickly stir-fried over high heat before being served.

He was thinking about medicinal cuisine, as it was his specialty, but just as this thought arose in his mind, he felt that something happened. From the golden sphere in his chest, it flowed out and, following the well water, landed on the general.

Aomu Yang took the several bags from his hands. One of the two large bags contained white clam meat, while the other held cleaned small loaches. Additionally, there were several bags containing vegetables, cooking oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cooking wine.

Not bad. Ao Mu Yang nodded in satisfaction, as he had expected to see scenes of rabbits entering through dog holes and pheasants flying from the beams, with travelers in the courtyard and travelers' sunflowers growing above the well upon returning home.

The agarwood tree not only added a touch of fragrance to the courtyard, but also brought vitality and vigor. He walked over and patted the trunk, with the general closely following in his footsteps.

There is a well in the yard, and the coastal village is not short of water. Inside the house, there is a water bucket. Ao Mu Yang found a rope, felt it was fine after twisting it, tied it to the water bucket, and then threw it down to draw up a bucket of water.

At this moment, a thin stream of water reappeared in the small golden ball, but instead of rotating clockwise, it rotated counterclockwise, starting from the top of the golden ball. After completing a full circle, it transformed into vapor and emerged from the top... Ultimately, it merged into the water in contact with his skin through his hand...

Ao Mu Yang tidied up the kitchen briefly; there was not much garbage, but there was a lot of dust. Then, Ao Fu Gui came over carrying pots, pans, and even a gas cylinder.

This jar belongs to your family. I was afraid it might get damaged, so I took it home to keep it safe. It has just been filled with gas, so feel free to use it as much as you like said Ao Fugui with a smile

What the hell! Such a bizarre thing can only make Ao Mu Yang curse; he cannot understand what is going on

After making this inference, he lowered his head to look at the general and instinctively grinned.

In Ao Mu Yang's impression, a golden short-haired dog can live for fourteen to fifteen years without illness or disaster, and at the age of five or six, it should be in its prime. However, the general has already begun to show signs of aging.

The general is not very dirty, after all, he is by the sea and probably goes into the water often

In the center of the yard stands a green tree, nearly 3 meters tall, with lush and abundant branches and leaves. Some of the leaves are as long as a palm. Whenever the sea breeze blows, the branches and leaves rustle, producing a soft sound, accompanied by a fragrant aroma that fills the air

The house appears to be in a state of severe disrepair from the outside, but the interior is actually quite nice. There are some weeds growing in the yard, but there is hardly any garbage, not even dog waste.

The general excitedly circled around him, and Ao Mu Yang reached out to stroke its head. It closed its eyes in enjoyment, tilting its head up obediently as it allowed him to pet it

Ao Fugui nodded vigorously and said: "Indeed, General, I have watched it grow, and I need to study it. By the way, you haven't had lunch, have you? I brought some dishes and wine; let's have a meal together."

After several experiments, he discovered that as long as he had the consciousness of a reinforced general or desired to utilize the energy within the golden sphere, a fine stream of water would reverse and emanate from the golden sphere

Seeing this, he felt delighted; the general is truly a loyal and clever dog. Unfortunately, no one takes care of it, and over the years it has grown wild and lived off scraps, resulting in its poor physical condition

Ao Fugui poured him a glass of beer and said, "Enough, Yangzi, do you think this is still five or six years ago? The loaches and river clams have nearly become extinct; these wild goods were given to me only because I brought clients over. As long as there is something to eat, that's all that matters"

After trying the fire, Ao Mu Yang noticed the garlic sprouts, so he boiled water to cook the clam meat and chopped green onions, ginger, garlic, small chili peppers, and garlic sprouts.

Aomu Yang inquired: "Is that so?"

Aomu Yang said: "It's just that the loach is a bit small, and the clam meat is a bit tough"

As the small stream flows out more frequently, the small golden ball will gradually shrink

The white clam meat, red small chili peppers, and vibrant green garlic shoots converge in a triadic display, glistening with oil

Aomu Yang said: "It's nothing, you should eat more and curse less. Why do you always resort to foul language?"

Looking at the general with its happily wagging tail, Ao Mu Yang couldn't help but laugh. He vigorously rubbed the fur on the back of the general's neck and said, "Good boy, well done. Come, let me give you a bath"

"Less poverty, come, wealth and nobility, let us depart!" Ao Mu Yang raised his wine cup

The golden beer fills the glass, and in the hot weather, droplets quickly form on the outside of the glass.

Seeing this, he smiled wryly and said, "What are you bringing raw goods over for? There is no fire at my home"

However, there are neither wild birds nor mice in the house, which clearly indicates that the general is guarding the residence and has protected it very well

This made him feel somewhat sad, and instinctively he thought about how to help the general improve his condition and become healthy and strong.

The general has undergone a transformation; initially, its yellow fur was dry, dull, and lacked luster, but now it shines much more brightly, and under the sunlight, it glistens brilliantly, as if coated with a layer of golden juice

Ao Fugui went back to get beer, peanuts, and edamame. Ao Mu Yang wiped his hands and said, "Oh, you have everything here."

Moreover, the general's eyes were particularly bright and spirited, shining like black gems, unlike before when they appeared dull and seemed on the verge of blindness

Ao Fugui chuckled and said, "We uncultured rough folks are just like this"

Ao Mu Yang scratched his chin and pondered for a moment. He felt that this object resembled the inner elixir of a monster from a television novel, capable of absorbing energy from the ocean and also releasing energy.