Chapter 475: Chapter 475: Stealthily

Although Zhao Nuanyue had never roasted peanuts or sunflower seeds before, she had seen others do it in her past life. Plus, they had a lot of five-spice powder at home, so Zhao Nuanyue decided to make original and five-spice flavored sunflower seeds.

As for the peanuts, she would just make them original flavor to save herself the trouble.

With the Little Red Carp’s help, Zhao Nuanyue roasted half a sack of sunflower seeds and half a sack of peanuts in a single morning.

This was already enough for them to give as gifts, and plenty for themselves to eat during the New Year.

"Oh, dear, what are we going to do with all these leftover peanuts and sunflower seeds? Will they go bad?" Zhao Nuanyue said, looking at the remaining raw seeds and peanuts with some concern.

Even if she wanted to give them to others, it would be improper to give them away raw.

At that moment, the Little Red Carp’s eyes lit up. She shook her sister’s leg and said, "We can shell these peanuts! The kernels can be used in stir-fries, and deep-fried peanuts are delicious. As for the raw sunflower seeds, that’s even easier! We can shell them and use them to make snacks!"

"That’s a great idea, but there are so many. I couldn’t finish shelling them all even if I worked until the New Year," Zhao Nuanyue said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. ’Forget the New Year, I’ll be too busy shelling sunflower seeds and peanuts.’

"Hmph!" The Little Red Carp lifted her chin proudly. "You might not be able to finish, but you still have me, don’t you?"

"Does that use a lot of Mana? Will it affect your body?" Zhao Nuanyue asked curiously. "If it does, then let’s not do it. It’s not worth it. Your health is the most important thing!"

Her sister’s heartwarming words made the Little Red Carp beam with joy.

"Aiya, I use Mana when I practice my skills, too! As long as I’m not harming anyone, there aren’t many restrictions on me," the Little Red Carp said proudly. "Sister, pour the peanuts onto the stone table and spread them out flat!"

Since the Little Red Carp said so, Zhao Nuanyue didn’t stop her. She poured all the remaining peanuts from the sack onto the stone table.

The Little Red Carp stood by the stone table, muttering something under her breath while forming a few hand seals. Zhao Nuanyue couldn’t understand any of it, so she just let the Little Red Carp do her thing.

When Zhao Nuanyue came out of the kitchen, she saw the Little Red Carp sitting on a stone stool, picking peanut kernels out of a pile of shells.

"Little Red Carp, you’re done already?" Zhao Nuanyue asked in surprise, rushing over to help her pick them out.

"It was simple, so of course it was fast!" The Little Red Carp felt that her Spell had found a practical use, and she had gained a new life skill.

Zhao Nuanyue saw that picking them out one by one was too slow. She went into the house and got a sieve. She put a portion of the peanuts, shells and all, into the sieve and shook it. The lighter shells rose to the top while the heavier kernels settled at the bottom. All she had to do was grab handfuls of the shells off the top.

This was much faster than picking them out one by one.

The Little Red Carp followed suit, breaking the shells of the sunflower seeds. Zhao Nuanyue used the sieve again and quickly separated a large amount of sunflower kernels.

Seeing so many sunflower and peanut kernels, Zhao Nuanyue already had a plan.

"Little Red Carp, let’s use half the peanut kernels to make batter-coated, fried peanuts. As for the sunflower kernels, we can coat them in an egg and flour batter with a bit of salt. They’ll be delicious when fried, too." Zhao Nuanyue asked the little foodie, Little Red Carp, for her opinion.

The Little Red Carp nodded repeatedly. "Mhm, mhm, I love fried food."

Zhao Nuanyue looked the Little Red Carp’s round, chubby figure up and down and asked, "Little Red Carp, you’re quite cute being all chubby as a child, but will you still be this chubby when you grow up?"

The Little Red Carp looked down at her own round, chubby figure and asked in confusion, "But don’t you all like me being chubby?"

"Er..." Zhao Nuanyue replied, "Everyone likes chubby children, but if you’re still chubby after you grow up, that’s not so good. It doesn’t just affect your appearance; it’s not good for your health either." If the Little Red Carp were an ordinary child, Zhao Nuanyue would have started adjusting her diet right then and there.

Hearing her sister’s words, the Little Red Carp thought for a moment before saying, "That won’t happen. I’m the most beautiful, the best-looking. No matter when, I can adjust automatically. My form follows my will. I can be whatever I want to be!"

’How nice!’

Zhao Nuanyue was very envious. Since the Little Red Carp said so, she no longer had to worry about her future figure.

Meanwhile, after Zhao Nuan Yang left home that morning, he headed straight for Jincheng University to find the professor Dean Xin had introduced him to.

"Hello, Professor Liang. This is a letter of introduction from Dean Xin. Please take a look." Zhao Nuan Yang respectfully handed over the piece of paper, which bore Dean Xin’s personal seal.

"What book do you want to borrow?" After seeing the personal seal on the paper Zhao Nuan Yang handed him, Professor Liang’s cautious and uneasy expression relaxed.

"The *Earth Book*," Zhao Nuan Yang replied. "My younger sister is very fond of it, so I’ve come to borrow it for her."

"Ah, that book!" Professor Liang’s expression turned a bit odd. "When you’re reading it outside, you must be careful. Don’t let anyone else see it."

"I understand, Professor Liang. I’ll be very careful," Zhao Nuan Yang nodded. "I won’t be around others. I’ll only read it at home."

’If possible, he’d even like to transcribe a copy for his sister.’

Seeing that Zhao Nuan Yang still insisted on borrowing it, Professor Liang didn’t stop him. He owed Old Xin a favor. Since Old Xin had used his personal seal, it proved Zhao Nuan Yang was trustworthy.

Professor Liang went inside, found the *Earth Book*, and carefully handed it to Zhao Nuan Yang. "This book is not normally allowed to be checked out," he said, "but since you were introduced by Old Xin, you can be trusted. However, you must return it within ten days."

"Thank you, Professor Liang," Zhao Nuan Yang said gratefully. "I will definitely return it in perfect condition within ten days."

"Good. You’re a young man; it’s always good to read more," Professor Liang said with a sigh. "Ai, there are so many books here. I wonder when they’ll ever be available for people to borrow freely."

"Professor Liang, don’t worry. Your hope will soon be realized," Zhao Nuan Yang said encouragingly. "I might be coming to trouble you more often in the future."

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