Chapter 61 Tomato and Egg Noodles

Su Xiaonuan blinked, finally finding her voice, which sounded hesitant and resistant: "Um... Officer Zhao, thank you for the station's kindness, but I think... I should be able to..."

“You can choose not to accept the arrangement,” Zhao Liyue interrupted her, her expression unchanged, but her words carried a hint of roguishness. “Then I’ll have to implement the backup plan and sleep on the floor in your building’s stairwell. After all, protecting the target’s safety is my primary responsibility. I imagine you wouldn’t want your neighbors to see a policeman sleeping at your door every day, would you?”

Su Xiaonuan: "..."

She looked at Zhao Liyue's stunningly beautiful face, yet she was saying something like "sleeping in the stairwell," and was speechless for a moment.

This...this isn't a cold and aloof beauty, this is clearly a beautiful police officer with a maxed-out chatterbox and clingy personality!

She awkwardly touched her nose, looked at the large suitcase at Zhao Liyue's feet, and then thought about the potential dangers the other party had mentioned. In the end, she bowed her head in the face of reality.

Well, having more people around... at least it gives me more security, even though this woman's aura is a bit suffocating.

"Well... alright." Su Xiaonuan stepped aside to make way for the doorway. "Officer Zhao, please come in first."

Zhao Liyue nodded, her face expressionless, deftly picked up the rather heavy-looking suitcase, and strode into the apartment.

The movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Su Xiaonuan closed the door and watched Zhao Liyue standing in the center of the living room, quickly scanning the layout and furnishings of the room with her sharp eyes. She couldn't help but silently facepalm.

This isn't just a bodyguard; it's like we've invited a cold-faced god into our home!

She scratched her messy hair and asked softly, "Um... Officer Zhao, have you had breakfast? I was just about to make some..."

Upon hearing the word "breakfast," a hint of obvious annoyance instantly surfaced on Zhao Liyue's cold and beautiful face.

She seemed to be trying her best to hold back, not wanting to bring her negative emotions to Su Xiaonuan, but in the end she couldn't help it, and began to complain with a cold face, speaking as fast as a machine gun:

"Don't even mention it! That unreliable Zhao Liming! He woke me up with a barrage of calls early this morning, dumped this mission on me, and didn't even let me have a sip of hot water! He said time was of the essence, that the suspect might already be watching me, and that not a minute could be wasted! Meanwhile, he went off to investigate that distress signal case, leaving me to carry out this mission on an empty stomach! It's exactly his style, acting on a whim without any regard for anyone else's life..."

Su Xiaonuan stared dumbfounded at the stunningly beautiful woman with a cold and aloof demeanor before her, her mouth involuntarily opening wide once more as the woman's complaints became increasingly frequent.

Zhao Liyue's complaints were logically clear, precise in word choice, and even carried a hint of gritted teeth, a stark contrast to her previous cold and concise demeanor.

After listening to Zhao Liyue's merciless complaints about her brother, Su Xiaonuan secretly rejoiced.

The label of "cold and beautiful" that had just been attached to her mind was ruthlessly torn off and replaced with a new label of "talkative and beautiful police officer".

She showed no sign of hunger on her face, but blinked her clear eyes and gave a sweet and considerate look, asking softly, "Officer Zhao, did you come hungry? That's perfect, I haven't had breakfast either, how about... you try my cooking?"

Zhao Liyue was speaking with indignation when she heard this and stopped abruptly, raising her eyebrows slightly.

She had long heard of Su Xiaonuan's culinary skills. The guys in the bureau, especially Qin Haoran, had often talked about how strangely delicious the food made by this stall owner was.

Her discerning palate and empty stomach instantly reached a consensus.

"Okay," Zhao Liyue replied crisply, her annoyance instantly replaced by anticipation. "Call me Sister Yue. Do you need any help?"

"No need, no need, Yue, Sister Yue, you just moved in, please tidy up first, or rest for a while. It'll be quick!" Su Xiaonuan quickly waved her hand, a sweet smile blooming on her face, and turned to disappear into the small kitchen.

Zhao Liyue watched her retreating figure, but didn't insist. She deftly picked up her suitcase and went into the guest room to start unpacking.

She was extremely efficient, quickly putting away her clothes and belongings in their proper places, demonstrating remarkable organization and initiative.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Su Xiaonuan had already tied on her signature cartoon apron.

She quickly finished washing up, then took a deep breath, her eyes becoming focused and bright, like a warrior entering the battlefield.

She had some leftover ingredients from making brownies last night, so she decided to make a big breakfast to treat herself and, incidentally... appease her new "roommate".

The first dish: Homemade yet extraordinary tomato and egg noodles.

She first took out two bright red, ripe tomatoes from the refrigerator. Their skins were smooth and firm, with a natural sheen.

Make a cross-shaped cut at the top, scald it with boiling water, and the tender red skin will easily roll up and peel off, revealing the juicy, sandy flesh inside.

Next, use a sharp knife to cut the ingredients into even small cubes, the blade making a crisp "clack-clack" sound as it contacts the cutting board.

Next up are the eggs.

She chose farm-raised eggs from the system's food store. The eggshells were a darker color. When she cracked them into a bowl, the yolks were full and orange-yellow. She quickly whisked them with chopsticks until the egg mixture turned a smooth, pale yellow, with a layer of fine foam floating on the surface.

Heat a wok, pour in a little non-GMO cooking oil provided by the system, and when the oil temperature reaches 60% and ripples slightly, pour the egg mixture into the wok with a "sizzle".

The hot oil instantly released the aroma of the egg mixture. She quickly stirred it with chopsticks, frying it into fluffy, soft, and distinct golden-yellow egg pieces, and set it aside.

Using the remaining oil in the pan, add the diced tomatoes, turn to medium heat, and gently press and stir with a spatula.

Soon, the diced tomatoes began to soften, releasing abundant, bright red juice. The rich, tangy aroma of tomatoes rose with the steam, filling the entire kitchen.

Add a small spoonful of white sugar to balance the acidity, then drizzle in a little high-quality light soy sauce to enhance the flavor. Continue to simmer until the tomatoes have almost completely melted into a thick sauce.

At this point, pour the scrambled eggs back into the pan and stir-fry them thoroughly with the tomato sauce, ensuring that each piece of egg is coated with the bright red and tempting sauce.

Finally, sprinkle on some finely chopped scallions. Instantly, the aroma of scallions blends perfectly with the combined fragrance of tomato and egg, stimulating the taste buds.

On the other side, a deep pot was boiling water.

After the water boils, add a small handful of chewy and smooth handmade noodles.

The noodles tumbled in the boiling water, dancing like white ribbons.

Cook until it is 80% done, when it can be easily broken with chopsticks but still has a slight chewiness. Quickly remove it from the water, drain it, and place it in two warm, moist bowls that have been prepared beforehand.

Pour the prepared tomato and egg sauce, along with the rich broth, evenly over the white noodles.

Bright red tomatoes, golden eggs, and emerald green scallions intertwine with glistening white noodles, creating a vibrant and incredibly tempting dish.