In a secluded courtyard within the county, under a large sheepskin umbrella, Lu Chuan and his two companions quietly enjoyed a hot pot meal.

The bubbling red oil churned in the pot as Old Yang prepared the sauce and personally handed it to Lu Chuan.

Fragrant oil with scallions, minced garlic with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and fish mint.

Unable to find oyster sauce in Kuhai County, they used salt as a substitute.