Xiao Yi stood in the middle of the empty field, the sun pouring down on him, outlining his resolute figure. His eyes were fixed on the empty space before him, and his mind had already envisioned the appearance of the huge oven that was about to rise from the ground.

He rolled up his sleeves and set to work with full energy. First, he selected strong, straight trees from the nearby woods, felled them with a sharp axe, and carried them back to the site. These trees had clear grain and exuded a light woody fragrance.

Xiao Yi sawed the tree into pieces of wood of equal length, then used a hammer and nails to join them together to form the basic frame of the oven. The frame was tall and sturdy, like the body of a giant.

He then brought large stones from the river and carefully stacked them around the bottom of the frame to form a solid base. To make the oven more stable, he tied the frame's nodes tightly with thick ropes.

On the outer layer of the frame, Xiao Yi applied sticky mud, layer by layer, until it completely covered all the gaps and corners. Under the sunlight, the mud gradually became dry and hard.

Inside the oven, Xiao Yi built a smooth inner wall with refractory bricks, and each brick was placed tightly together. He also laid a layer of fine sand and gravel on the bottom to ensure good ventilation.

Finally, Xiao Yi made the oven door out of thick iron plates and installed sturdy hinges and handles. A huge and magnificent oven stood before his eyes, like a magnificent castle, waiting to be given a fiery mission.

With a mixture of anticipation and a touch of nervousness, Xiao Yi prepared to test the temperature of the massive oven he had meticulously constructed. Holding a professional high-temperature thermometer, Xiao Yi slowly approached the oven door. As he approached, he could clearly feel a wave of heat, and beads of sweat quickly formed on his forehead.

He took a deep breath and carefully inserted the thermometer probe into the oven, his eyes fixed on the thermometer scale, his gaze filled with concentration and eagerness.

As time went by, the thermometer's reading began to rise. At first, it rose slowly, and Xiao Yi frowned slightly, wondering if the firewood wasn't burning vigorously enough. So, he used a long iron rod to gently stir the wood, making the fire burn more fiercely.

After a while, the temperature rose faster, and Xiao Yi's heartbeat also accelerated. His hands were burned red because they were close to the oven, but he still held the thermometer tightly, unwilling to miss any subtle changes.

When the temperature reached a certain level, Xiao Yi's face showed an expression of both excitement and caution. He continued to observe, ensuring that the temperature could stabilize within the ideal range, while also silently recording the patterns and characteristics of temperature changes in his mind.

The air around the oven seemed to be distorted by the high temperature, but Xiao Yi ignored it and devoted himself to this important temperature test.

Xiao Yi stood in the spacious kitchen, with a full 100 kilograms of fresh pork placed in front of him. The pink color and unique meaty aroma filled the entire space.

He rolled up his sleeves, revealing his strong arms, and first moved pieces of pork onto the huge chopping board. The pork had clear textures, firm meat, and was full of elasticity.

Xiao Yi picked up a sharp kitchen knife and began to carefully cut the pork into thin slices of even size. Every time he cut, he could hear a crisp sound. With his skilled technique, the slices of meat were just the right thickness.

The sliced meat piled up like a mountain. Xiao Yi methodically placed them in the prepared large basin and then added various seasonings. He held the seasoning bottle in one hand and gently stirred the meat slices with the other, ensuring that each piece of meat could fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.

During the stirring process, Xiao Yi stopped from time to time, dipped his fingers in a little seasoning, and tasted it on the tip of his tongue to adjust the proportion of the seasoning and strive to achieve the best taste.

Then, he took a piece of clean gauze and covered the mouth of the basin, letting the meat slices marinate quietly under the seasoning, waiting for the perfect fusion of flavors. When Xiao Yi pushed the baking tray full of meat slices into the preheated oven, a wonderful change quietly began.

At first, the light from the oven, streaming through the glass door, illuminated the quiet form of the meat. As time passed, the edges of the meat began to curl slightly, like the shy hem of a skirt. Gradually, the color of the meat changed from tender pink to a pale red, as if quietly tinged with the hue of a sunset glow.

Under the action of high temperature, tiny oil droplets begin to seep out of the surface of the meat slices. These oil droplets are crystal clear and sparkle charmingly under the light. They are like naughty elves, happily jumping on the meat slices, making the meat slices more moist.

As time goes by, a light brown hue begins to appear on the surface of the meat slices, an alluring golden color, as if kissed by the sun. The meat slices gradually shrink, becoming firm and elastic, and each slice seems to undergo a gorgeous metamorphosis.

Under the action of high temperature, tiny oil droplets begin to seep out of the surface of the meat slices. These oil droplets are crystal clear and sparkle charmingly under the light. They are like naughty elves, happily jumping on the meat slices, making the meat slices more moist.

At the same time, an irresistible aroma slowly escaped from the cracks in the oven. At first, the aroma was faint, almost imperceptible, like a morning mist. Gradually, it grew stronger, a perfect blend of the rich aroma of the pork and the seasonings, with a subtle sweetness, a hint of saltiness, and just the right amount of spice.

The aroma grew stronger and stronger, spreading through the kitchen like invisible tentacles. It playfully entered Xiao Yi's nostrils, tantalizing his taste buds and making him look towards the oven repeatedly, anticipating the birth of delicious food. The entire kitchen was filled with this alluring aroma, as if it had transformed into a magical world of delicious food.

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