Chapter 98 (Fried Scorpion)

In the kitchen

Yan Qiushu and Shui Yu squatted beside a large porcelain jar, carefully looking at the group of black things inside.

A servant opposite them was using a stick to constantly beat the scorpions that were trying to crawl out or had the potential to crawl out back to the bottom of the tank.

The black scorpions were baring their fangs and claws, and at first glance they looked a bit like black lobsters, but they were much more powerful than lobsters. Their tails were raised high, as if they could give you a shot at any time.

The toxicity is not that high, and I guess the person who sent the scorpion didn't want to actually kill anyone.

Such scorpions can be fried, and the high temperature will destroy the toxins, making them completely safe to eat.

The only downside is...

Shui Yu looked horrified and incredulous: "Girl, are you really going to make this to eat?"

Yan Qiushu was also a little scared. Although she knew how to cook it, she had never actually made it. She had only eaten it before. Once at a snack street, she boldly tried it on the recommendation of a fan and found it super delicious!

But she has never made it herself, she just searched for related recipes, which is quite simple.

"Do it, I said I would do it..." Yan Qiushu said.

I couldn't help it just now, and didn't want to stand there and be a light bulb, so I said that she could cook scorpions. Do you want to really cook one for me?

She really believed what Xiao Huaiqi said. After eating the scorpion, she would feel better. The culprit might not be dealt with in a short time, but could the scorpion not be dealt with?

Xiao Huaiqi agreed and asked someone to send the scorpion over.

But Yan Qiushu was still a little scared. After much hesitation, she said, "Add some water and drown them!"

You can't touch this thing with your hands, you have to kill it first.

She spoke, and Shui Yu immediately ran to get a basin of water and poured it in.

The scorpion immediately crawled anxiously in the basin.

Yan Qiushu didn't dare to look, and was afraid it would crawl up, so she quickly asked Aunt Xu to come over and take charge of the situation. A quarter of an hour later, Aunt Xu came over and said, "Everything is washed. Now it's time to cook it?"

Yan Qiushu immediately said, "Yes, sir, you are angry."

It is very simple to make scorpions. Just put them in a pan and fry them until crispy, then sprinkle them with seasonings. If you are brave enough, you can coat the scorpions with a layer of flour paste.

But Yan Qiushu was afraid that after coating the scorpion with batter, some part of it would not be cooked, so she gave up this option and fried it directly.

The earthen stove was lit, and the big iron pot was quickly heated up. There was no trace of moisture in it. Yan Qiushu poured some oil into it. After a while, she put her hand above the oil and felt some heat. She took out the scorpion and put it into the pot.

Because it had just been fished out of the water, oil and water splashed everywhere when it went in. Yan Qiushu immediately covered the pot to avoid these terrible attacks.

When I felt that the situation inside had calmed down, I opened the lid of the pot and took a look inside.

The scorpions had already taken shape inside and were floating on the oil. Yan Qiushu took them out one by one, set them aside to filter the oil, and then sprinkled them with the seasonings that had been prepared in advance.

Taking personal appetite into consideration, Yan Qiushu made two servings, one with salt and pepper, and one with chili powder.

After making it, she hadn't eaten it herself yet, so she asked Shui Yu to deliver it to the couple immediately, hoping to make them happy a little and then think carefully about how to repay the person behind the scenes.

When Xiao Huaiting came to visit his elder brother Xiao Huaiqi, he happened to meet Shui Yu and took over the meal.

Seeing him coming over with food, Xiao Huaiqi asked, "Did you run into Shui Yu at the door?"

"Yes, this is a scorpion? It smells pretty good when fried." Xiao Huaiting was a much more carefree person. It smelled good, so he was not afraid of anything and just picked up a scorpion with his hands and ate it.

The fried scorpions are so crispy that they fall apart when you put them in your mouth. They are a bit like fried fish. When you eat them, only the crispy texture and the salty, spicy and spicy seasoning on the outside are left.

There isn't much meat inside, and it's a little less soft than the fried fish, but the taste... is actually pretty good?

Xiao Huaiting tasted another salt and pepper one and nodded as he sat beside his brother's bed. "It's really good. Would you like to try it?"

Xiao Huaiqi was speechless, and reached out to take one, his expression still a little strange. This thing is not currently on the menu in Kyoto. Fried scorpions, poisonous things can actually be eaten?

But if they can do it, Yan Qiushu will definitely not cheat them.

He tried to taste it. With a "crunch", he could feel the crispy scorpion breaking in his mouth with just a little pressure. Because it was brought to him quickly, it was still a little hot and tasted... "Really good? I should thank them for giving me such a delicious food."

Xiao Huaiting sneered upon hearing this, his thick eyebrows knitted together with a hint of coldness: "Thank you? Being able to find joy in adversity is our ability. The one who should be thanked is Ah Shu!"

Xiao Huaiqi patted his brother's shoulder comfortingly: "I'm fine."

Xiao Huaiting said in a deep voice: "It's not you who said whether you are okay or not. My sister-in-law was scared and cried last night!"

Xiao Huaiqi's eyes dimmed, and the faint smile on the corners of his lips gradually became bitter, and he stopped talking.

Xiao Huaiting also felt a sour taste in his throat, and said gloomily, "This was sent by King Xuan. He said it was for Mother to make wine to nourish her body. After all, Mother always liked to drink, but she hasn't drunk in recent years."

Since her son died, Mrs. Xiao no longer drinks.

But she was once a heroine, and few could match her in terms of ability or drinking capacity.

This seems to be no problem, but they themselves know whether there is a problem or not.

Xiao Huaiqi slowed down and said in a relaxed tone, "Sixth Brother, this is good news. It means they are desperate. A desperate dog will jump over the wall. Haven't you been expecting them to jump over the wall? It should be soon."

Xiao Huaiting nodded: "Well, it should be soon."

Xiao Huaiqi smiled and picked up another scorpion and handed it to his brother: "Eat some more, I can't eat spicy food, and your sister-in-law probably wouldn't dare to eat this. Just leave two, and take this one and eat it."

"Got it." Xiao Huaiting nodded, picked up the spicy fried scorpion, chewed it, and stood up: "You have a good rest. There are people watching over at the food court. I'll go take care of things."

Xiao Huaiqi smiled helplessly and waved his hand to let his brother go.

So when Xie Qingyun returned from Madam Xiao's place, she saw her husband sitting alone at the head of the bed reading a book. She said, "I just left, and when I turned around, you were holding the book again. Do you like this book so much?"

Xiao Huaiqi didn't dare to speak. He immediately put down his book and pointed to the plate on the bedside table: "Ashu sent me some fried scorpions. Would you like to try some?"

Xie Qingyun frowned as she took one look at the scorpions piled up like a mountain on the plate, wondering, "She...how can she be so bold?!"

Doesn’t it look alike?!

A pretty little girl, obviously quite timid, but now she even makes this poisonous scorpion into food?

She thought the child was joking. When her husband asked someone to send the scorpion to her, she told Yan Qiushu not to force it.

I didn't expect it would be done in just such a short time...

Xiao Huaiqi raised his eyebrows: "Yes, I was shocked too, but it tastes good, would you like to try it?"

After her husband recommended her twice, Xie Qingyun mustered up the courage to move forward. She tentatively probed with her delicate hands but was still afraid to touch directly.

At this time, a larger and more slender hand took it and brought it to her mouth.

Xie Qingyun's face flushed slightly, but she still opened her mouth and ate it without any hesitation. But the moment she put it in her mouth, she immediately got goosebumps and felt a little scared.

But she was surprised when her tongue touched the food.

It really tastes good?

To be precise, it tastes good and has a great texture!

She had eaten salt and pepper flavor many times, nothing amazing, but this scorpion was really surprising. After being fried in the pan, it was so crispy that it was so crumbly!

Few foods can match it!

The delicious taste soothed her psychological discomfort. Xie Qingyun finished the scorpion in two bites and felt happy. She took another one and said to her husband, "It's really delicious. How much did you eat? There should be some left. I'll ask Ah Shu to help fry some more for us."

Xiao Huaiqi was surprised: "Do you really like it?"

Xie Qingyun smiled and nodded, "Yes."

Xiao Huaiqi held his forehead and said, "I thought you wouldn't like this. Let Lao Liu take the other plate away. Forget it, he will have many opportunities to eat it in the future. Let Mammy go and get that plate back."

In fact, there were not many scorpions, just over thirty. The two plates distributed to them probably contained more than twenty scorpions, with ten on each plate. He ate a few himself, and Xiao Huaiting took one plate, leaving only three. He finished them in two bites. If he wanted to eat more, he could only take back the ones that had been given away.

Xie Qingyun quickly waved her hands: "What are you talking about? Lao Liu is making fun of you. You have to take back what you gave away! It's not like you can't buy scorpions. If you want to eat them, just ask someone to buy them."

Xiao Huaiqi held her hand and said softly, "Madam is right. He got it easy. Next time, I will let you eat first."

Xie Qingyun smiled widely, and most of the discomfort in her heart disappeared.

The last bit of discomfort disappeared when Dongdong ran to her yard in fear: "Ahhh! Auntie, help! Sister Shu made me eat scorpions!"

The usually elegant young boy Shen Pingyu showed a bit of surprise and hurriedly followed the two of them.

Xiao Pingsong didn't show up. At the gate, a girl in light blue clothes appeared, holding a black scorpion in one hand and holding up her skirt with the other. She looked disappointed and said, "Dongdong, are you really not going to eat?"

Dongdong threw himself into Xie Qingyun's arms: "No, no!"

His head was buried in his aunt's arms, his chubby little body was exposed, and he was stomping his feet exaggeratedly, with the flesh on his body shaking.

"Ping Yu, what about you?" Yan Qiushu asked again.

Chen Pingyu quickly shook his head. Although not as exaggerated as Dongdong, he still dodged it with lingering fear.

Yan Qiushu sighed, and suddenly noticed Xie Qingyun comforting Dongdong. She smiled and said, "Young Madam, would you like to try it? It tastes good. This is the spicy version."

"Okay!" Xie Qingyun nodded without any hesitation.

Yan Qiushu hurriedly handed it over. She had thought she had never eaten it before, so she was particularly looking forward to it: "Don't be afraid, after being exposed to high temperatures, scorpions are not poisonous."

As soon as she finished speaking, she took the scorpion and ate it directly in front of Dongdong and Shen Pingyu's horrified and confused expressions.

"Click, click, click..."

The crisp sound that should have been pleasant and appetizing was very scary in the eyes of the two children. They both moved away from the two scary women who dared to eat scorpions, and rubbed their arms.

Xie Qingyun covered her lips and smiled: "I'm not afraid, I just ate three, do you have any more? I want more!"

Dongdong: “!!!”

He ran out decisively and refused to stay with his aunt!