Financial freedom begins with fishing

Chapter 110 Barbecue on the Boat

Chapter 219 Barbecue on the Boat

The two enjoyed tea under the setting sun until nightfall.

As the sun disappeared on the horizon, Xiao Kai turned on the lights outside the cabin.

Instantly, the previously dark environment became bright.

Seeing this, Xiao Kai returned to the deck to continue drinking tea.

Xiao Kai continued drinking the tea until all the tea in the teapot was finished before he stopped.

"Brother Tian, ​​what do you want to eat tonight?"

Xiao Kai asked as he put away the tea set.

Upon hearing this, Tian Wenbin casually replied, "Whatever, I'm fine with anything!"

Seeing this, Xiao Kai thought for a moment and then said, "Then I'll have barbecue! And how about some ice-cold beer to cool off?"

Instantly, Tian Wenbin's eyes lit up: "Great idea!"

Eating barbecue on a boat is an unprecedented experience, and he wants to try it.

Without further ado, seeing that Tian Wenbin had no objections, Xiao Kai went back to the cabin to prepare.

The ingredients were mostly readily available; he had already purchased them yesterday. In addition to the beef, steak, and chicken wings that Tian Wenbin had seen in the refrigerator, Xiao Kai also had potatoes, cucumbers, and small peppers.

Then there's the soul ingredient: the five-spice chili noodles from Xiao Kai's hometown in Guizhou Province.

This is an essential seasoning for Xiao Kai when he eats barbecue. He used it before when he had barbecue with Xu Ning, Xia Xuan and others on the balcony of his rented house. This time, Xiao Kai brought it to the boat as well.

As for barbecue sauce, cumin powder, and the like, needless to say, as a semi-foodie, Xiao Kai might forget all of these things.

The only pity is that you can't buy houttuynia cordata here, otherwise it would be perfect to make a dipping sauce with small chili peppers.

Soon, with Tian Wenbin's cooperation, Xiao Kai had prepared all these things in less than an hour.

During this time, Xiao Kai asked Tian Wenbin to get a grouper from his fish tank as a barbecue ingredient, but Tian Wenbin insisted on using his, probably because he felt bad that Xiao Kai didn't charge him for fishing.

Xiao Kai had no choice but to agree.

He didn't accept fishing fees from Tian Wenbin not because he had any ulterior motives, nor was he deliberately trying to be a good person; it was mainly because of their relationship that he didn't accept them.

Moreover, given his current net worth, treating someone to a fishing trip is nothing; he's quite generous to his friends.

Of course, if it's a long-term collaboration, things still need to be clearly defined to avoid affecting the relationship. After all, even close brothers keep clear accounts, and he's very sensible in this regard.

Soon, it was eight o'clock in the evening.

Seeing that everything was almost ready, Xiao Kai called on Tian Wenbin to help carry all the prepared barbecue ingredients to the aft deck.

When he ordered the boat, he followed the manufacturer's recommendation and installed a foldable table at the stern. The chair next to it can be lifted up to reveal a BBQ counter, which is perfect for his current situation.

This design also references many yachts and sailboats, making it very convenient.

Although it sacrificed some storage space, it added a touch of fun to the otherwise mundane life of sailing.

That's why Xiao Kai agreed to the design proposal.

He originally thought that he probably wouldn't need this design for a while, but he didn't expect to use it on his first trip to the open sea. It was worth the effort he put into saving that little bit of storage space.

Tian Wenbin was both surprised and envious as he watched Xiao Kai skillfully demonstrate the small table and barbecue platform.

As a fishing enthusiast, who wouldn't want to own a boat like this?

Unfortunately, most of the time it's just wishful thinking.

If Xiao Kai hadn't received the cheat code, he might be living a much worse life than Tian Wenbin is now.

At least his family still has a department store business. Although they haven't been making as much money as they used to, it's definitely much better than when he was working like a slave.

Closer to home.

With Xiao Kai having prepared everything and turned on the power, the rare onboard barbecue officially began.

Unfortunately, there were only two people, which made it a bit monotonous.

But for Xiao Kai and Tian Wenbin, who were used to fewer people, it wasn't a big problem.

Xiao Kai skillfully used tongs to pick up a piece of steak and placed it on the gradually heating work surface.

With a hiss, a plume of smoke instantly rose into the air.

This was because the temperature on the workbench was too high. Upon seeing this, Xiao Kai quickly sprinkled some oil on the surface and then continued feeding materials.

In no time, the entire barbecue countertop was covered with various ingredients.

In an instant, the deck at the stern of the ship was filled with smoke and the aroma of various meats wafted through the air.

The two, already exhausted from a day of fishing, were immediately whetted by the aroma.

Tian Wenbin was practically drooling as he watched. "How much longer until it's done?!"

Seeing this, Xiao Kai swallowed hard and said, "There'll be a little while longer, let's wait a bit longer!"

Hearing this, Tian Wenbin, though itching with desire, could only wait patiently.

Finally, to the anticipation of the two, some of the ingredients were cooked.

Seeing this, Xiao Kai said to Tian Wenbin, "Brother Tian, ​​you can eat now!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Wenbin glanced at Xiao Kai, somewhat embarrassed, and started eating first.

Xiao Kai immediately reacted, and took the lead in picking up a piece of freshly grilled beef with his chopsticks, dipping it in chili powder, and putting it in his mouth.

"Hmm~"

Xiao Kai was completely dazed and couldn't help but groan.

Seeing this, Tian Wenbin could no longer resist. He hurriedly picked up a piece of fish, dipped it in chili like Xiao Kai, and threw it into his mouth.

The next second, he couldn't help but let out a sound of enjoyment.

"Mmm~ This is awesome! Wow, Brother Xiao, your chili peppers are amazing! They're a bit spicy, but they're delicious, so much better than any other chili peppers I've ever had. And they're absolutely perfect with barbecue!"

After chewing a few bites quickly, Tian Wenbin swallowed the fish in his mouth and then sighed.

Upon hearing Tian Wenbin's praise, Xiao Kai immediately said proudly, "That's right, it's a local specialty."

"I'm not saying this to be mean, but our hometown might not be as developed as this place, but when it comes to food, it's definitely top-notch. Back home, barbecue has to be served with this kind of five-spice chili powder! If only we didn't have houttuynia cordata..."

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When it comes to food, Xiao Kai's topics are endless, constantly recommending the delicacies from his hometown to Tian Wenbin.

Although it was only through Xiao Kai's description, Tian Wenbin was still intrigued and eventually couldn't help but say that he would like to find an opportunity to travel to Guizhou Province and try the local cuisine.

Upon hearing Tian Wenbin's words, Xiao Kai immediately hugged him and said that he would personally entertain him and take him to various places to play.

The two kept talking and eating.

This barbecue instantly boosted their relationship significantly.

Suddenly, Xiao Kai seemed to remember something and quickly took out a few bottles of pre-chilled beer from the refrigerator.

Beer and barbecue go hand in hand, and how can you enjoy barbecue without pairing it with ice-cold beer?

Although the conditions on the ship were a bit poor, and we couldn't drink to our hearts' content, it didn't dampen our spirits at all.

So the two of them started drinking again.

"Come on, Brother Xiao, let's have another drink!"

"Okay, Brother Tian, ​​I'll tell you..."

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"Drink!"

And so, the two of them drank one cup after another on the vast ocean, until 10 p.m., when they finally ended their dinner party.