The nights in the small village were always exceptionally quiet.
Normally, after nightfall, there would be no one out and about. But tonight, this little village felt a little different.
After a moment of silence at the village entrance, suddenly, with a *whoosh*, something bright shot up into the sky.
With a *bang*, it exploded mid-air.
"Wow!"
"Ah!"
"So beautiful..."
The children's cheers erupted intensely the moment the fireworks burst.
Chu Qianli, sitting on a nearby rooftop, couldn't help but curve her lips slightly.
Her gaze remained fixed on that figure clad in plain white.
These fireworks couldn't be bought on Taobao; they were acquired with the help of her senior martial brother.
Feng Dingchu stood beside a group of children. Although he was the one setting off the fireworks, he didn't say a word throughout the entire process.
Even when the children tried to talk to him, he ignored them, solely focused on launching the fireworks.
Initially, the children felt a bit hesitant and uneasy, fearing that the "immortal brother" didn't like them.
But later, when the younger children clung to the "immortal brother," and he, despite his silence, was willing to engage with them,
everyone gradually grew accustomed to the "immortal brother's" temperament.
The "immortal brother" simply disliked talking, but he didn't dislike them, nor did he hate them.
"Miss." Granny Sun looked up from below, craning her neck. "Miss, the things you gave us are ready. So... what do we do next?"
"I'll teach you," Chu Qianli leaped down from the rooftop.
Soon, she directed everyone to light several bonfires.
Following Chu Qianli's instructions, a DIY barbecue party commenced.
The village had few residents, only a few dozen households, totaling just over a hundred people.
Many young men had either joined the army, gone to build the Great Wall, or were working in other regions.
Those remaining in the village were mostly the elderly, children, and women.
When the villagers heard that Miss Chu was organizing a DIY barbecue banquet at the village entrance, their hearts were a mix of apprehension and curiosity.
Except for the very elderly, almost everyone else had come.
Once the bonfires were lit, the area around the village entrance instantly became very bright.
By the small river nearby, Feng Dingchu quietly set off fireworks.
The children were lively, watching the fireworks and eating snacks.
Here, two or three courtyards had joined forces, setting up several racks to display the ingredients.
No one was quite sure how to eat, as everything was raw. Following Miss Chu's instructions, they had threaded the meat and vegetables onto bamboo skewers.
Before long, Granny Sun arrived. "Miss, the... charcoal you brought is already burning. What's next..."
"Next is to grill the meat," Chu Qianli picked up a few skewers threaded with meat and placed them on the grill.
"See, just like this. When the meat is almost cooked, brush some honey on it, then grill it until done."
Everyone immediately imitated Chu Qianli's method, picking up skewers of meat and placing them on the grills.
Before long, the aroma of grilled meat began to fill the air.
"When it's seven or eight parts cooked, start brushing on the honey."
"Yes, don't use too much. Just a thin layer, then put it back to grill until the meat is cooked through."
The scent of meat quickly wafted through the surrounding air.
The children had also returned to eat. Chu Qianli, holding a plate of grilled chicken wings, was about to go find Feng Dingchu.
However, the moment she stood up, her brow furrowed, and her gaze drifted towards a distant rooftop.