Chapter 527 The Fish Has a Problem
Chen Yang stood to the side, observing Qin Hu. When he heard the village chief, Qin Ming, say that Professor Wang had already left, his heart skipped a beat. He immediately pulled Zhou Shanshan and Qin Ming out of the storeroom.
By this time, Chen Yang had observed Qin Hu very closely. Qin Hu had indeed been contaminated by corpse qi, but he didn't know the source of the infection.
Furthermore, according to Qin Ming, Qin Hu had dedicated himself to the village's well-being since returning from university. He usually stayed at home, sitting at his computer, contemplating the village's future development and working on e-commerce for the village.
In such circumstances, it was difficult for Qin Hu to come into contact with zombies or other strange creatures.
Yet, Qin Hu was infected, while other villagers who often went out were not. This was truly strange.
However, Chen Yang had no time to ponder these things. After leaving the room, he immediately asked Qin Ming, "Village chief, was there anything unusual when Professor Wang left earlier? Where did he go?"
Qin Ming thought for a moment and replied, "I couldn't see anything unusual. After waking up this morning, Professor Wang was exercising in the yard. Later, our village cook brought ingredients to cook, and Professor Wang even chatted with the cook with great interest."
"But as they were chatting, for some reason, Professor Wang got up and left. He then took his suitcase and walked out of the house. He didn't tell us when he would be back before leaving."
After hearing Qin Ming's explanation, Chen Yang stroked his chin and pondered. He did not follow. It seemed this old fox had gotten some clue and had left.
However, it was daytime, and Chen Yang did not find it convenient to track him directly.
At this moment, the cook from a distance shouted, "Dinner is ready, dinner is ready! Esteemed guests, please come and eat."
Zhou Shanshan pulled Chen Yang to sit in the living room. She asked him, "Chen Yang, do you think your Traditional Chinese Medicine has any theories to treat this kind of illness?"
Clearly, Zhou Shanshan's mind was preoccupied with how to cure Qin Hu.
Li Gang, smelling the aroma, sat down at the table. He was still fuming, especially when he saw Zhou Shanshan and Chen Yang chatting openly. He became even more furious.
Li Gang turned to the others and asked, "Where is Professor Wang? Why don't you call Professor Wang? Do you think Professor Wang can't cure diseases, so you look down on him? You idiots, go quickly and invite Professor Wang."
Li Gang roared at the villagers, venting his anger on them.
Qin Ming quickly said to Li Gang, "Oh, Young Master Li, Professor Wang left with his toolbox. We don't know where he went."
"It's truly shameful. We invited Professor Wang, but he went to work alone without coming to eat. We truly feel apologetic."
Upon hearing this, Li Gang snorted and said, "Of course. Professor Wang was invited by me. Look at that useless Chen Yang whom you treat as an honored guest. What can he do?"
"Besides knowing some mumbo-jumbo, he only knows how to eat. You still treat him like an ancestor. I'm telling you, this guy might end up harming all of you in the village, and then you'll regret it."
Li Gang spewed venom, mocking Chen Yang.
Chen Yang couldn't be bothered with this guy.
Soon, the dishes were served, emitting fragrant aromas. It was indeed worthy of the village's great chef, who had prepared the traditional eight dishes. Each dish was made with local ingredients, very distinctive, and full of aroma.
Even Li Gang couldn't help but wipe his lips, forgetting his grudge over Zhou Shanshan, and began to eat heartily.
After a few bites, Chen Yang's eyes landed on the fish on the table, and his brow suddenly furrowed.
The fish was large, weighing at least seven or eight catties.
The preparation of the fish was simple, similar to boiled fish. The fish was sliced into pieces, drizzled with chili oil, scallions, ginger, and then hot oil was poured over it.
Qin Ming noticed Chen Yang's gaze fixed on the Eight Immortals Fish in the center and smiled, "Mr. Chen, please have a taste. This is the most famous Eight Immortals Fish from our Qingshui Village. Frankly, you really can't eat this dish anywhere else."
"You might have eaten the other dishes before, but our village uses fresher ingredients and more authentic methods. However, this Eight Immortals Fish is something you absolutely cannot find elsewhere."
"Our Qingshui Village has good water quality and produces various kinds of fish. The Eight Immortals Fish is our specialty. It's made by slicing live fish and drizzling oil over it. The meat is very tender and extremely delicious."
"I dare say that even though our village is a poor and remote place, this fish dish is definitely among the best in the country."
At this point, Li Gang picked up a piece of fish and ate it. He nodded and said, "It's indeed very good. The fish meat is smooth and tender, and chewy. It's truly rare."
Qin Ming laughed heartily and said, "Of course. This Eight Immortals Fish is unlike ordinary fish. It's particularly strong and has limited space to move. It can only survive in deep water."
"In our village, only a few of us experienced old fishermen can catch this kind of fish. Come, Mr. Chen, try this fish head, it's even more delicious."
Chen Yang frowned tightly and said, "There's something wrong with this fish."
Qin Ming beside him was stunned, then smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, what could be wrong with this fish? Our family has been eating this kind of fish for over ten years, and it's very safe. Please rest assured!"
Chen Yang put down his chopsticks and stared at the fish head. In that instant, Chen Yang suddenly understood.
He also instantly found the reason for the villagers' mental illness.
Qin Ming eagerly placed the fish head into Chen Yang's bowl. Qin Ming smiled and said, "In our Qingshui Village, we always give the fish head to our esteemed guests. Today, the first fish head goes to you, Mr. Chen. I hope Mr. Chen can help me find a way to save my son."
Chen Yang looked at the fish head in the bowl, shook his head slightly, and sighed, "It seems this fish has caused a lot of harm!"
Li Gang, sitting below, chuckled and pointed his chopsticks at Chen Yang, saying, "Idiot, don't talk nonsense if you don't know anything. Although Qingshui Village is indeed backward and dirty, with no streetlights, and it's a remote place."
"Normally, it would be impossible to invite this young master here, but I have to admit that the fish from such a poor place is indeed delicious. I've eaten delicacies all over the country, and this fish meat can rank in the top three. If you don't want to eat the fish head, give it to me."
Li Gang said, without waiting for Chen Yang's consent, he stood up, picked up his chopsticks, and with a "crack," he took the fish head from Chen Yang's side and put it into his own plate, looking extremely smug.
Li Gang shook his head and opened his mouth, first eating the fish eyes. He said, "You are simply stupid and ignorant. The most delicious part of the entire fish is actually the most precious part of the fish head, which is the fish eye. This is known as the dragon's eye. If you eat too many fish eyes, your eyesight will become clear, and you can see in the dark. Hehehe, this fish head is mine."
Chen Yang looked at Li Gang and sneered, "You eat it. After you eat it, you might become mentally ill like Qin Hu and bite people."