Phi-Fic Chapter 336 I've never been to school, all I know is how to eat.
Chapter 336 I've never been to school, all I know is how to eat.
Aunt Gu, Sister-in-law Gu, and even Second Sister-in-law Gu, who was still in her postpartum period, all took good care of her.
Although it's said that Lin Chang'er is in charge, it's mostly the things that require money that she handles.
They took care of almost all the other miscellaneous tasks themselves.
Recently, due to the impact of the floods on their livelihood, Lin Chang'er has become the most idle person in the family besides Gu Ersao and Yudian'er.
Originally, I thought that Aunt Gu and Sister-in-law Gu had already worked hard during the day, so I wanted them to go to bed early at night.
Unexpectedly, they had been waiting all along, and got up as soon as they heard the noise.
Lin Chang'er was never pretentious; she was overjoyed to be pampered by someone.
As night fell, Lin Chang'er didn't plan on having a big feast. The three of them divided the tasks: Lin Chang'er prepared the ingredients, Sister-in-law Gu kneaded the dough, and Aunt Gu lit the charcoal fire to cook the hot pot.
Not knowing what the flavor would be, Lin Chang'er made a hot pot with two broths: a three-delicacy broth and a spicy broth.
The red broth base was something she had prepared beforehand and had been stored in her space.
It was originally planned to be launched in restaurants, but a major flood has occurred, and the situation has not yet recovered.
The weather is still hot, so she's not in a hurry.
She's been experimenting and adjusting the flavors gradually, and this current version is one that she's personally quite satisfied with.
Because all the people who came were men, and the city gate guards were from the military and had large appetites.
So I also made a large portion of chopped chili fish head noodles.
Bai Shaoan has a dog's nose; Lin Chang'er hadn't even called him yet! He just came over by smelling the scent.
He must have been exhausted from running around these past few days, and he even got robbed. He went to bed early tonight and was sleeping soundly, but he couldn't resist his cravings.
Following the aroma and rubbing his eyes, he went to the kitchen. Seeing Lin Chang'er and the other two busy at work, he couldn't help but say in surprise, "Oh, Chang'er, you've been secretly cooking for your sister-in-law and aunt behind our backs, haven't you?"
Lin Chang'er heard the noise and looked over, only to see a hint of resentment on his face, like someone who hadn't taken her out to eat and drink.
Lin Chang'er laughed heartily, "Look at you, so stingy! Who said we were going to eat alone? We just didn't call you because it wasn't ready yet!"
Sister-in-law Gu and Aunt Gu laughed along.
Bai Shaoan still didn't believe it, "Really?"
Sister-in-law Gu laughed and said, "It's true, of course. Chang'er said that Lord Wu borrowed some men from the city gate guards to check on the situation of the refugees. How could Lord Wu not call you when he came?"
Aunt Gu also said, "You woke up on your own, which saves us a lot of trouble."
Bai Shaoan scratched his head, then strode inside, rolled up his sleeves, and asked, "So, is there anything I can help you with?"
Lin Chang'er raised her arm and smoothed the hair on her forehead. "It's the most convenient pot. Now we just need to wait for the fish head to absorb the flavor before adding the noodles and taking it off the heat."
"If you're sober now, why don't you go and see why Lord Wu and the others haven't arrived yet?"
"Alright, I'm off right now!" Bai Shaoan dashed out in a flash.
Lin Chang'er found it amusing. She had no brothers or sisters in her previous life, so it was nice to have someone to bicker with now.
Seeing that the late-night snack was almost ready and there was still time, I made a cold salad of tofu skin, wood ear mushrooms, and cucumber, and also took out some fried peanuts and dried anchovies from the cupboard.
You definitely can't drink alcohol, but it will take some time to cook the food in the pot, so you can have something to eat first.
When Bai Shaoan and Wu Qingfeng arrived with their men, the cold dishes were already prepared on the table, along with the seafood and hot pot, both pots bubbling and steaming.
Around the pot, there were vegetables, bean products, and plates of small round balls.
Wu Qingfeng and Bai Shaoan had eaten tofu skin, bean curd sheets, tofu, and fried tofu puffs long ago.
But these little spheres...
This is the first time I've seen it...
Sister-in-law Gu and Aunt Gu are making steamed buns. It's late at night now. After they're done, they'll let them ferment for a while, and then steam them first thing tomorrow morning. That will be just right.
Lin Chang'er stood in front of the stove with a spatula in her hand. When she saw them, she nodded to He Yang in the crowd, then smiled and greeted them, "You're here. Please sit down. It's just some local dishes, please make do with what you have."
They were all men, and none of them were shy or hesitant; they simply found seats and sat down without any hesitation.
Wu Qingfeng, however, did not rush to sit down. Instead, he walked to the stove and asked, "What's cooking inside?"
Lin Chang'er said, "Fish head noodles, hot pot is for enjoying a good meal, you have to have a staple food too."
Wu Qingfeng smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble! And thank you to my sister-in-law and aunt for your hard work!"
Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "Just remember their kindness. It's almost time, help me lift the lid!"
Without saying a word, Wu Qingfeng raised his hand and lifted the pot lid.
He knew he would inevitably have to fight on this trip, so he didn't wear a robe, but rather a sword sleeve for ease of movement.
It's just as convenient to do housework now.
Although he used to come to the kitchen often, he had never touched this pot lid.
After picking it up, I wasn't sure if I could put it down, so I carried it with one hand.
Lin Chang'er plated the fish head noodles from the pot, then ladled in some water, intending to heat it up with the remaining charcoal so she could use it to wash the dishes later.
Only after doing all that did they realize that Wu Qingfeng was still holding the pot lid.
Lin Chang'er couldn't help but chuckle, and held out her hand to him, "Give it to me!"
Wu Qingfeng simply said, "Tell me where to put it, and I'll put it there for you!"
Lin Chang'er pursed her lips, "Let's put the lid on the pot!"
After saying that, she turned to get the fish head noodles, but Wu Qingfeng beat her to it, saying, "I'll do it!"
Bai Shaoan watched from the side, feeling a pang of jealousy. His third brother was such a scheming dog. When he said he wanted to marry Chang'er, he had advised him to be cautious.
It's a waste that he was grateful to me for thinking of him back then. Now he's being incredibly ungrateful and doesn't care about my feelings at all.
However, it seems he didn't really ask for anything? He just let things take their course, and then, nothing more happened.
So it's all his third brother's fault, otherwise he would have charged forward...
With that in mind, Bai Shaoan felt compelled to find something for Wu Qingfeng.
She pursed her lips and shouted, "Third Brother, you're acting like a fussy woman. Are you going to eat or not? If not, we're going to get to you."
The city gate guards chimed in, "Lord Wu, hurry up! This pot has stirred up all the worms in our stomachs!"
"If Lord Wu doesn't come soon, all that'll be left is the pot!"
Wu Qingfeng placed a large plate of chopped chili fish head noodles on the table before sitting down. "What are you shouting about! The neighbors on both sides are all fast asleep. If you keep shouting, you're disturbing the peace!"
The men laughed again, "Lord Wu truly cares about the people. It's thanks to Lord Wu that we were able to get through this flood safely. The situation in other prefectures and counties is not so good!"
"It's just my duty," Wu Qingfeng said with a wave of his hand. "Don't let down Madam Lin, Sister-in-law Gu, and Aunt Gu's kindness. Let's not talk about business today, let's eat!"
"Eat vegetables, eat vegetables!" the men shouted in unison.
Wu Qingfeng then looked at Lin Chang'er and the other two, "Madam Lin, Sister-in-law Gu, Aunt Gu, you don't need to bother anymore, sit down and eat together!"
Aunt Gu turned around and said with a smile, "Lord Wu and all you brave men should enjoy your meal. You don't need to worry about us."
Sister-in-law Gu also said, "Mother is right. Lord Wu and all the brave men have worked hard for the peace of our Ninghai Prefecture. They eat simple meals, so please make sure you enjoy them!"
Lin Chang'er was helping to wrap the buns now, and she smiled at him while kneading the dough.
Although men may not be particular about details, they still have the proper manners.
They all gave each other a thumbs up.
"Aunt Gu, Sister-in-law Gu, and Madam Lin, you're too kind! If this were a regular meal, all the restaurants in the city would have to close down!"
"Exactly! Just look at the broth in this pot. I've never tasted anything so flavorful before. The clear broth is fresh, and the spicy broth is hot, but it doesn't give me heartburn!"
Just then, someone shouted, "I've never been to school, all I know is how delicious food is! My mother told me that if something is delicious, you have to eat it quickly, or you won't get to eat it anymore!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of laughter immediately erupted from the kitchen...