Since the goal is to create a refreshing experience, it can't be a repeat of yesterday.

I'll just make a seafood dipping sauce, and the rest will be used for hot pot. Today, I'll make a Chongqing hot pot without beef tallow, because I don't know how spicy they are, so I can only make it slightly spicy.

I mixed up the braised pork intestines and pig ears that my older brother brought, and prepared them to go with his drinks.

Finally, make a "drunken peanut" to finish.

She realized that these teenagers all had strong tastes, and she was very confident in her cooking skills.

After all, she had eaten the food prepared by these ancient people. It was either boiled or boiled, and even a slightly stronger flavor could win people's hearts.

After two busy hours, Chef Liu finally finished preparing all the dishes.

Just cook it when it's almost done. It's a pity there's no beer. I really miss the days when we had meals and drank beer together in college.

After all these years, she still doesn't know how to tell time with the sun. She just needs to see smoke coming from her neighbor's house to know it's time to cook.

When the food was ready and carried out, several pairs of eyes stared intently at the pot, their mouths practically drooling.

"Wash your hands and eat."

When everyone saw the raw meat and lettuce served directly, they wondered... how were they supposed to eat it?

However, having formed an impression from the first day, they knew there would be a surprise.

They lined up one by one to wash their hands.

Liu Huan pointed to the side and said, "There's dipping sauce here, make it yourself."

Everyone stared at each other, wondering... what to do?

Liu Huan knew that no one had tried it before, so she set an example by herself.

Chili peppers, chopped green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, salt, basically anything you can put in.

Everyone followed her example and put the ingredients in.

"Just put whatever you like to eat in and cook it."

Liu Huan set an example by having everyone put their favorite ingredients in the pot.

"Wow, this tastes good, I like it. I think it could be a little spicier."

Another person thought it was just right: "I think this is about right."

Guan Chang took a bite of the seafood in the sauce and was very satisfied, but couldn't help but complain: "I didn't know seafood could be cooked like this. My family used to waste it."

The other two picked up a piece of pig intestine, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. "What...what is this?"

Could this be pig offal?

"That's right, just like you think. As for the taste, try it and see. If you can't accept it, try something else."

Lian Lou ate without any pressure because he often bought it to eat when he was in town.

"Don't let the fact that this is wastewater fool you, the taste is absolutely amazing. I guarantee it with my life, you'll all be satisfied."

"The owner seems to be surnamed Su as well. There are so many people buying here every day that you might not get any if you go too late."

Between words, he took another bite, then a sip of wine, his eyes narrowed in pure enjoyment.

Everyone listened to him with skepticism, but Guan Chang and another person were very receptive and liked him very much.

The other one was no good; I vomited as soon as I ate it.

Guan Chang frowned. "No, you don't like it even though it's so delicious?"

The boy waved his hands repeatedly, "This taste is not for me. Please enjoy your meal."

Guan Chang savored the food carefully and sighed, "Why can't this shop be opened in the county town?"

Liu Huan casually replied, "It's not impossible. I'll have my mother come to the county to open it after a while."

Everyone stopped eating and stared at her. "Huanhuan, do you mean all of this was sold by your family, especially this chewy pig's ear?"

Liu Huan's face remained expressionless: "Yes, it's the real deal."

Lian Lou was shocked: "Brother Su, you've really tasted it all! No wonder you didn't eat it before when I bought it for you. You've had your fill of it at home."

Su Yi chuckled lightly, neither confirming nor denying.

Guan Chang was quick-witted, and a bold idea suddenly popped into his head, but he still had to go back and discuss it with his family.

...

Returning home in the evening, Guan Chang went straight to the main courtyard of the Guan family home, calling out, "Mother!"

Madam Guan was half-reclining in a recliner, with two maids massaging her, and she was so comfortable that she was about to fall asleep.

Hearing her son's loud voice, she jumped in fright, "What happened?"

Seeing his hurried manner, she laughed and scolded him in an annoyed tone: "What have you been up to today? You haven't eaten at home for two days in a row."

Guan Chang walked over to her and told the maid to dismiss her and give her a massage on the shoulders.

“Mother, didn’t I tell you? It’s a new classmate, the one who came first in the county exam. I’m discussing studies with him at his house.”

Mrs. Guan was particularly pleased with this. In the past, her son was surrounded by sycophantic friends, but now that he could make friends with learned people, it was naturally the best thing.

“Then you should learn from others. Look at you, you even had to bribe your way to the county exam. Your father was furious. You have to work hard and help your mother pass the county exam.”

Guan Chang looked distressed: "Mother, I'm just not cut out for studying. I want to go into business."

Madam Guan's eyes darkened, and her body visibly stiffened. "Who said anything to you?"

Guan Chang didn't notice her change in mood and said seriously, "No, it's just that my classmate's family makes such delicious food. I've never eaten it before. If they opened a restaurant, they would definitely make money."

Madam Guan neither refused nor answered, but simply said, "Let's talk about this later. If there's nothing else, you can go back now."

Guan Chang knew this matter couldn't be rushed, so he could only say all the right things and return to his own courtyard.

As soon as he left, a young woman in a pale yellow ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) entered. She had willow-leaf eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and an elegant demeanor, typical of a well-bred young lady.

Guan Mei glanced back at the already disappeared figure: "Mother, why was Third Brother in such a hurry?"

Madam Guan's face was full of anger: "He just told me that he doesn't want to study anymore and wants to go into business."

Guan Meihao wasn't surprised; with her brother's looks, it would be a miracle if he passed the imperial examination.

"Mother, there's no rush. Third Brother is still young."

Madam Guan softened her tone: "Recently, some new students have come to the county school. I'm afraid that some people with ulterior motives will take advantage of them and cause trouble for your uncle."

Guan Mei advised again, "If Mother is worried, just ask Third Brother to bring his classmate back for a casual meal and observe him for a while."

Three days after this incident, Guan Chang sent an invitation to Su Yi and Lian Lou to visit his home during their break.

"Brother Su, my mother said she wants to get to know you. She thanks you for reading my article and would be so kind as to invite you to a simple meal. Would you do me the honor?"

Su Yi originally didn't want to go, but considering Liu Huan's thoughts, he figured it wouldn't hurt to go.

That evening, Liu Huan packed up the chili powder, five-spice chili powder, chili oil, and dried mushrooms she had brought from home.

"Take these with you. People like them won't like the cheap stuff they buy, and if they don't have anything good themselves, just send them some local specialties."

Su Yi nodded: "Okay, don't go out tomorrow. Get up early and make something to eat. Don't be hungry by noon."

Liu Huan nodded without saying a word, otherwise it would never end.

Su Yi carried the things to the Guan family's door, introduced himself, and was invited inside.

Guan Changzao had been waiting for a long time. "Brother Su, you've come, but why did you bring so much stuff?"

Su Yi told the truth: "It's a small token of Huanhuan's appreciation, some chili peppers she made herself."

Guan Chang immediately took it and handed it to a servant, saying, "Take it to the kitchen and have the cook make it. Remember, these are the ingredients."

"Come on, Brother Lian hasn't arrived yet. Let's go have some tea and wait for him."

As Guan Chang walked and introduced the place, he didn't notice the master and servant standing next to the garden.

Guan Mei watched the departing figure, then stopped the servant who had been there and asked, "Who was that person just now?"

"He was the Third Young Master's classmate, I think his surname was Su."

Su...that county exam first place...Su Yi