Chapter 003: You must take responsibility for me

Tai Shikun gently held Jin Lian's small hand and said, "I was just thinking of a few profitable ventures, feeling quite pleased with myself!"

Jin Lian stomped her feet and said: "Last night you took advantage of me, today you must take responsibility! Also, you should quickly give me a proper title! I absolutely refuse to agree to be a concubine!"

Tai Shikun let out a long sigh, secretly relieved that he had managed to restrain himself from taking a bite of the food upon seeing it. Being hungry was certainly not a comfortable situation, so Tai Shikun decided to take Jin Lian and head down the mountain to find a tavern for food and drink

Jin Lian twisted her delicate body and let out a sound of affirmation with a nod.

After being wanted for seven years, I finally understand the feeling of being unburdened and carefree now

The banknote obtained through deception by Tai Shikun has a face value equivalent to one hundred guan, which is precisely one hundred taels in silver. Tai Shikun exchanged it for a bar of fifty taels of silver, along with some small change in silver and copper coins. He joyfully chose the most extravagant restaurant, ordered a private room, and began to feast and drink.

At this thought, Taishi Kun could not help but let out a long howl towards the sky

As the sky gradually darkened, Taishi Kun had engaged in a series of activities—time travel, murder, extortion—that an ordinary person would never accomplish in a lifetime, and he could not help but feel an unbearable hunger and thirst in his belly

Yet Jin Lian was neither angry nor resentful as Tai Shi Kun held and squeezed her; instead, she extended her delicate fingers and began to draw circles on Tai Shi Kun's robust chest.

In the past, the post by Doctor Song titled "Sincerely Recruiting Benevolent Heroes" was regarded by countless netizens as the ramblings of a mentally ill person. Only Taishi Kun, risking being labeled as a "crazy person" by netizens, responded to Doctor Song's post.

Tai Shikun inhaled sharply: "Gushu Pi? How is it that he is responsible for carrying the manure and also for cooking?"

The golden lotus beauty said: "My lord, if you wish to engage in such matters, you must first grant me one request... From now on, you must give me a title...!"

"Wealth?" Jin Lian's eyes instantly brightened, and she hurriedly asked, "Money is indeed a delightful thing; my husband, please tell me more!"

Spending little money, yet still enjoying organic food, naturally pleased Tai Shikun. He did not hold the feudal mindset of superiority and inferiority; rather, he was accustomed to the modern custom of dining and drinking with companions. Thus, Tai Shikun invited Jin Lian to not be formal and to sit down to eat and drink together

The beautiful maid named Jin Lian brought a few dishes to serve to Tai Shi Kun. When Tai Shi Kun opened the food box and took a look, he only saw some coarse pancakes and pickled vegetables, with not even a hint of warmth, and he immediately felt a loss of appetite

A clear chirping of birds awakened Taishi Kun, who opened his eyes in a hazy manner

The golden lotus shyly said: "My dear, first find a white cloth to place under me, for this is... this is my first time..."

This is a brand new life! Moreover, this new life has had a good start. Property, wealth, beautiful women—these are all things that Taishi Kun had never possessed before, and he acquired them all in a single day. I wonder if the future will be even better.

As the two descended the mountain, Jin Lian first sent Tai Shi Kun to exchange for the jiaozi. The jiaozi was originally the currency in circulation during the Song Dynasty, invented by wealthy merchants in the Shu region. Due to its convenience and portability, it quickly spread throughout the Great Song Dynasty. Eventually, the jiaozi was transformed into a government-issued currency, universally accepted across the nation

However, Taishi Kun did not understand these matters. He called Jin Lian over and gave her a scolding. Jin Lian, having received an unjust complaint, said with tears in her eyes:

Jin Lian was suddenly frightened by Tai Shi Kun. She retreated a few steps with a pale face, no longer daring to make a sound, only letting the tear-sized droplets hang on her delicate face.

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"Presumptuous! You dare to make demands! Now that you have lured me to the point of no return, whether I act or not is no longer for you to decide!" With that, Taishi Kun pushed aside the golden lotus legs, howled like a wolf, and pounced forward...

Before long, the waiter brought the food and wine. The wine was Ge Xian Niang, a well-known brew from Qinghe County. Although its alcohol content is somewhat lower than that of modern white spirits, it is smooth and delicious, with a rich cellar flavor, offering a unique taste experience

Tai Shikun felt parched and dry, leaving him with no inclination to indulge in food and drink. He swiftly settled the tab, hoisting the golden lotus onto his shoulder, completely disregarding the countless astonished gazes on the street, and dashed back to the mountain villa.

Jin Lian covered her mouth in surprise and exclaimed: "My husband is such a talented and handsome man, how can he possibly become a pig butcher!"

Master, you are being unreasonable! I am not a coarse maid who tends the fire; how could I possibly cook? I have been trained since childhood in playing the flute and the pipa, as well as in oil massage and bodywork. How can you expect me to engage in such trivial tasks as killing chickens and gutting fish?

The reason he did this was merely because the doctor from Song claimed in the post that there was "a secret underground base providing three meals a day and accommodation." At that time, Taishi Kun was weary of the anxious and restless life of a fugitive; he needed a place where he could eat his fill and sleep soundly.

Hey wwwhetushucomcom...... ! ! '' Taishi Kun was left speechless by Jin Lian's sharp retort, rolling his eyes in frustration. He pointed at the food box and said: `` Since you can't cook, then who rolled out these coarse, round, and thin pancakes? ''

He glanced at the pillow beside him, where a faint smile adorned the delicate face of Jin Lian, who was sleeping very sweetly

The morning sunlight pierced through the thin mist, shining through the window screen onto Tai Shikun's face. Breathing in the fresh air, listening to the long-awaited songs of the birds, and experiencing the tranquility devoid of engine noise, Tai Shikun suddenly felt a sense of joy.

"Well, it doesn't matter if we don't raise ducks!" Taishi Kun said: "I still have a method to increase the weight of pork! Take a live pig, and before it breathes its last, inject a large amount of clean water into its belly. This method is called 'water-injected meat'! With this method, a 200-pound live pig can easily become 300 pounds, and it can also be applied to cattle and sheep! Isn't this a way to make a profit?"

Before Taishi Kun could finish speaking, Jin Lian screamed, "Is selling buns more promising than slaughtering pigs? Is this the kind of arduous work that my husband considers a way to make a fortune? I do not like it!"

"Enough, enough, if we are not going to kill the pig, then we shall not kill the pig!" Tai Shikun said somewhat impatiently: "I still have a method for making steamed buns! Take a few lamb tails and render them into fat, soak some paper scraps in water until soft, and mix these two ingredients to create the filling..."

Since being wanted at the age of sixteen, this is the first time Tai Shikun has felt a sense of ease

However, now Taishi Kun feels that he has truly been liberated. He witnessed with his own eyes the time machine being blown to pieces, and he saw the designer of the time machine, Dr. Song, consumed by flames. He understands that for a long time in the future, no one will be able to manufacture a time machine again, and in this world, no one will know about his past as a wanted criminal.

Tai Shikun said: "I have a method for rapidly raising ducks! Take several ducklings and place them in a pond in the backyard. Each day, do not allow them to feed freely; instead, use a bamboo tube to force a large amount of food into their stomachs. This method is called 'force-feeding ducks'! Normally, it takes two years for ducklings to grow, but this force-feeding method can make them mature in just three months! Such a business, is it not profitable?"

After a moment, a sharp scream from Jin Lian was heard, precisely the lines: "The flower path has never been swept for guests, today the thatched door opens for you!"

Two plates of vegetarian dishes are exquisitely prepared, one featuring water-blanched enoki mushrooms and the other showcasing water bamboo drizzled with scallion oil. They are non-toxic, harmless, and free of residues, foraged from the wild and entirely natural. The enoki mushrooms are tender and golden, while the water bamboo is crisp and white, with no trace of greenhouse flavor.

Tai Shikun, seeing Jin Lian's spirited demeanor, curiously asked, "Oh? You were so compliant yesterday; how is it that today you dare to throw a tantrum?"

I have found a treasure! I have found an unopened treasure! Tai Shikun was exceptionally delighted and hurriedly took a white scarf to throw to Jin Lian, intending to continue his advance. However, unexpectedly, Jin Lian once again extended her jade leg and pointed it at Tai Shikun's chest.

"Bah! You can forget about that; just obediently do your duties as a maid!" Taishi Kun spat and said angrily, "Do not forget that there are still two corpses floating in the backyard! You have seen my methods!"

Truly, she is the renowned seductress of legend! Although last night was only Jin Lian's first time, her instinctive skills drained all of Tai Shi Kun's energy. Tai Shi Kun rubbed his somewhat weak legs, moved Jin Lian's pure white jade arms aside, and slowly got up, pacing out the door

"Feeding ducks in the backyard pond? This is unacceptable!" Jin Lian pouted and said, "I still want to play in the pond in the backyard! My husband must not let those dirty, smelly ducks disturb my enjoyment!"

In fact, the diet of ancient people cannot be compared to that of modern individuals. Not to mention that ancient people lacked refrigeration equipment, making it difficult to preserve seasonal fresh produce, but from the perspective of lifestyle habits, most ancient individuals were accustomed to having two meals a day. As for dinner, which is essential for modern people, ancient individuals often treated it as a mere formality.

"You rascal, what are you so happy about?" A pair of jade arms wrapped around Tai Shikun's chest from behind. It turned out to be Jin Lian, who had also gotten up and come out upon hearing Tai Shikun's whistle.

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Jin Lian pouted and said: "Of course, it is made from the bark of the valley tree"

A red candle casts a myriad of graceful shadows on the light silk curtains, creating an enchanting scene. Jin Lian, nestled within the curtains, has already loosened her silk robe, her exquisite form laid bare. Tai Shi Kun, suppressing the imminent rush of blood from his nose, tore off his long robe and let out a loud roar, preparing to pounce on Jin Lian. However, unexpectedly, Jin Lian extended a delicate leg, precisely landing it on Tai Shi Kun's chest.

The woman Jin Lian appears delicate and charming, yet she drinks without reservation. After a few cups of Ge Xian wine, her eyes become sultry, and her breath is fragrant like orchids. She becomes utterly unable to control herself, hanging onto Tai Shi Kun as if her entire body has lost its structure.

Two dishes of meat exhibit a distinct Northern style, consisting of a large plate of poached chicken and a substantial bowl of braised pork. Although these two meat dishes are prepared without the use of monosodium glutamate, what is remarkable is that all the ingredients are sourced from free-range farms. The chicken has a pure flavor, and the pork is firm, both of which are rare delicacies in modern times

How could Taishi Kun let such a good opportunity slip away? He secretly reached out to probe the ample bosom of Jin Lian, only to find that the firm mass had an astonishing elasticity; his large hand could barely grasp half of it. He then stealthily pinched Jin Lian's pert bottom, only to feel a slippery sensation at his fingertips, causing him to lose his grip entirely! It was as delicate as that of an infant.