In order to make the taste better, they didn't cook the meat in the marinade overnight but waited until early the next morning. Because there was Yan Chenxiang Wood in the water jar, Chen Afu was afraid that the taste of the stewed meat would change, so he specifically set aside a bucket of different water.
He got up early in the morning and stewed the meat and large intestines. After having some for breakfast, he left some for Chen Ming to eat at midday, and took the rest with him.
Chen Ming also got up early. He was not relieved, and wanted to accompany Chen Afu. But Chen Afu dared not tire him out. Despite his improved health, he could not overexert himself. He agreed to go after assuring Chen Ming that he would take Jin Yanzi with him. He also insisted on going to Xile Restaurant. Though it was the second largest wine-shop in Sanqing County, its prices were fair and it did not exploit the common people.
