Chapter 71 Stuffed Green Peppers

Teacher Zhang didn't think it was outrageous at all; she even thought it was a good idea.

The two of them imagined it again, fantasizing that they could really lead a class where all the students would get into the top high school. At that time, she would definitely walk with a swagger!

But there's the risk of being forced to continue being a homeroom teacher, so thinking about it that way, I guess I'll just continue to slack off.

Soon, their share of roast goose arrived. It was even more striking up close than from a distance; the skin looked like it was coated in a glossy amber. It made a crisp crunch when you bit into it, and the warm, oily aroma, mixed with a smoky fragrance, filled your nostrils—fragrant but not greasy.

Teacher Zhang now completely understands why Xiaoming wants to get into the top high school. She also wants to become a teacher there. If all else fails, she'll become a security guard at the entrance!

My friend said, "If only I had worked harder back then and become a teacher at No. 1 High School, I could have eaten such delicious food every day."

She tore the tender, juicy goose meat apart with her teeth, then bit into the crispy bone at the very back. Because the roast goose sauce was simmered inside, the bone was incredibly salty and fragrant. She also chewed up all the meat clinging to the bone, and even the bone itself was crushed into pieces.

Yunhe was still livestreaming as usual. Perhaps the roast goose she ate today was just too delicious, and with the National Day holiday, everyone had more free time and could watch livestreams.

The comments section was flooded with people saying how much they wanted to eat roast goose, and how their mouths were watering just watching Xiaohe eat it!

Xiao Xi also enjoyed her meal. Like Yun He, she recommended the small restaurant, saying, "The food at the small restaurant is really delicious, and Yuncheng is also very beautiful. Everyone is welcome to come and visit Yuncheng!"

"And there's a really famous photographer in Yuncheng, I think his name is something like Photographer Yang!" Xiaoxi said excitedly, she really wanted to have her picture taken by Photographer Yang.

Yang Churuo and Li Youran came in together, and when they heard someone calling her name, Yang Churuo quickly walked away.

Li Youran rushed up and teased her in a low voice, "Photographer Yang, Yang Da, photographer."

When Xiao Tangbao saw her two older sisters arrive, she waved to greet them. Li Youran and Yang Churuo responded very warmly.

"Little Tangbao, right? I still remember you, you're so cute, baby." Li Youran squatted down to talk to her after ordering the food.

Since the food hadn't been served yet, the two of them surrounded Xiaotangbao and played with her.

Yunhe's live stream just happened to pick up a little bit, and the chat was flooded with questions—

【You Ran is here too, right?】

I also heard a very cute little child's voice. The little restaurant looks so lively; I really want to go eat there too.

【I'm packing my bags and coming to Yuncheng right now. Roast goose, pork rib and sausage claypot rice, fried kway teow—you're all coming to eat me up!】

After their portion of roast goose and other dishes were served, the two of them finally left their adorable little Tangbao behind and began to enjoy their meal.

The roast goose became even more fragrant after being dipped in plum sauce, its aroma filling your mouth. The plum sauce made it even more delicious, adding a sweet and sour flavor to the skin and making it particularly refreshing.

Around six o'clock in the afternoon, the sun slowly set. Zhou Gui walked into the small restaurant carrying a toy bigger than herself, along with some fruit.

"Here, Xiaoyin." Zhou Gui placed the things on the clean table. "One is for Xiaotangbao, and the rest are for you."

As Zhou Gui spoke, she happily shared the toys and clothes she bought for Xiao Tangbao, saying, "These are my National Day gifts for Xiao Tangbao. You're so cute, you should wear pretty clothes!"

"And Xiaoyin, I bought you a neck massager, so you can use it when you rest," Zhou Gui said, looking at Xiaoyin as if she were her own daughter.

Yu Miaoyin really didn't know what to say. She always received a lot of kindness and love from the people around her.

"Oh, if you don't accept it, how can I possibly come here to freeload next time?" Zhou Gui said with a smile. "It's National Day, there are lots of discounts, so it's much cheaper to buy."

Yu Miaoyin really didn't know what to say to express her gratitude, so Zhou Gui patted her on the shoulder.

Grandma Chen came over and said, "Come here, Xiaoyin, my old friend gave me some green peppers. They're quite big."

The green peppers are oval-shaped and have a faint, delicate aroma. "Thank you, Grandma, these green peppers are really good."

She thought for a moment and said, "I'll make stuffed green peppers later. There aren't many other dishes left, but I've saved a roast goose for everyone."

Yu Miaoyin said the last sentence softly. Zhou Gui almost jumped up when she heard it. When she first came in, there were many people eating roast goose, which smelled delicious. She looked into the kitchen but didn't see any roast goose. She was quite disappointed.

When Xiaoyin mentioned there was roast goose, she was absolutely overjoyed.

"Grandma, why don't you stay and eat here too? It's just one more person and one more pair of chopsticks," Yu Miaoyin said. Yiling and Jiajia had already eaten their fill and were reportedly working hard to finish their homework.

Yu Miaoyin then asked Grandpa Xu if he wanted to join them for dinner. Although Grandpa Xu was craving it, he had just eaten too much and couldn't eat any more, so he had to give up. Since Xu Changxing and Xu Ruian were not there, they were the only ones who could enjoy this delicious dinner together.

Because she wanted to make stuffed green peppers, Yu Miaoyin needed to go to the market to buy some pork. Since she was already there, she also bought some eggplants and potatoes, along with the green peppers her grandmother had given her, which was just enough to make a dish called "Three Treasures of the Earth".

"Sister, can I help you?" Little Tangbao eagerly raised her hand to indicate that she could.

"Sure, Xiaotangbao can help throw out the trash later," Yu Miaoyin said.

Okay~

Yu Miaoyin quickly minced the pork into fine minced pork, then added some light soy sauce, cooking wine, pepper, and cornstarch and stirred it in. Grandma Chen helped cut the green peppers into small pieces, removed the seeds, and then stuffed them with the prepared meat filling.

Since she was cooking for everyone, she didn't hold back when stuffing the bell peppers with meat filling, making them bulge. After stuffing them, she pan-fried them in hot oil until both sides were golden brown and slightly charred, and when she figured the time was about right, she poured in a sauce made with salt, sugar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce and simmered it slowly until the sauce thickened.

While she was doing this, Yu Miaoyin quickly peeled and cut the potatoes into chunks, as well as the eggplant. She also cut the green peppers into small pieces. The eggplant was coated with cornstarch to prevent it from absorbing too much oil later. The oil in the pan was already bubbling away. The eggplant became soft after frying for three minutes, the potatoes became golden and crispy after frying for five minutes, and the green peppers were taken out of the oil after frying for ten seconds.

Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in the seasoning sauce and the fried ingredients. Stir-fry evenly over high heat until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.

Grandma Chen and Zhou Gui worked together to oversee the stuffed green peppers, and under Yu Miaoyin's guidance, they were ready to be cooked early.

Xiao Tangbao came over and put the trash into the trash can. Yu Miaoyin took out a disposable glove and started chopping the roast goose. With the sound of chopping meat, everyone's mouths started watering from the aroma.

Yu Miaoyin worked quickly, and soon she had cut the roast goose and placed it on a plate. There was still a lot of plum sauce left, which Yu Miaoyin brought out for everyone.

"This roast goose is absolutely gorgeous, it smells so good, it makes me even hungrier," Zhou Gui said.

Yu Miaoyin urged everyone to eat quickly. Aunt Zheng had been serving roast goose every day, and she had long been craving its flavor. She quickly picked up a piece and put it in her mouth. The pure aroma of meat and fat was incredibly rich and went straight into her mouth. She dipped it in some plum sauce, and the taste was completely different and delicious.

"This stuffed green pepper is also good, and Xiaoyin has a lot of meat in it." Grandma Chen took a bite and found it particularly satisfying. The slightly wrinkled green pepper with its tiger-skin pattern was wrapped with a generous amount of meat filling. The salty and savory aroma of the meat filling and the fragrance of the oil spread in the mouth together, and the tender texture of the meat filling and the crispness of the green pepper created a wonderful collision.

"Crispy and delicious!" Xiao Tangbao said. Yu Miaoyin even chopped a big goose leg for her. Xiao Tangbao picked up the goose leg and started gnawing on it, getting oil all over her face. She didn't want to wipe it off, so she licked the oil around her mouth with her tongue.

"And there's also 'Three Treasures of the Earth'." Yu Miaoyin picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and gave it to Xiao Tangbao. The colors of the Three Treasures of the Earth were beautifully matched, with golden yellow and emerald green intertwined, and each piece of potato and eggplant glistening with oil.

Little Tangbao picked up her spoon and started eating. The eggplant was crispy yet soft, oily yet dry; the potato had a slightly charred skin and a soft, powdery interior; and the green pepper was crisp and refreshing, with a slightly spicy flavor that cut through the richness. The textures and aromas of the three different vegetables intertwined in her mouth, creating a savory and layered flavor that was especially delicious with rice.

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The small restaurant was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation; everyone ate with obvious happiness.