Although Han Jingchen didn't cook much before, that was because he lived a rough life. He entered the military academy after graduating from high school. He ate in the cafeteria when there was no cafeteria, and when there was no cafeteria, he would just make some noodles to get by.

But he is not stupid. On the surface, he is very smart and can learn things quickly. Once Pei Manning teaches him, he will learn slowly.

Han Jingchen looked at the ingredients he had bought and started by processing a live fish.

The fish had been out of water for some time and was already half dead. He removed the scales and gills with quick movements, and with his rhythmic knife, he easily removed all the bones from the entire fish.

Pei Manning's husband, who was washing vegetables, turned around and looked at him in surprise.

She looked surprised, as if she didn't expect that he could do this. Han Jingchen raised an eyebrow. Even though he was not as good at cooking as she was, he was much more skilled in handling ingredients than she was.

When he first joined the army, he often had to go out for field training, and it was common for him to catch something to grill or cook.

"How do you eat this fish?" he asked.

Pei Manning: "It was originally supposed to be steamed, but Comrade Han, you have already sliced ​​it..."

Han Jingchen paused, his expression a little frozen.

Pei Manning went to look for seasonings. She usually ate light food. There was no such thing as pepper in the Zhou Dynasty, so she was a little uncomfortable with the taste here at first. She didn't prepare much seasoning: "I want some wild pepper and Sichuan pepper. How about Sichuan pepper fish?"

Well, she hung a pot of soup yesterday, intending to put it in the Sumi world to cook noodles later, but she didn't expect Aunt Han to knock on the door.

If you let it go any further, it will be bad.

Making Sichuan pepper fish is also relatively simple. Marinate the thin fish fillets with salt, rice wine and egg white for a while, and then evenly coat them with a layer of egg paste.

Put the scallions, ginger and garlic in a wok and sauté until fragrant. Then pour the soup and bring it to a boil. Add the fish fillets and cook until cooked through. Add some hot peppers, Sichuan peppercorns and wild peppercorns on top and drizzle with hot oil before serving.

She made the soup with water from the stream in Sumijie. Once it was poured into the pot, the rich aroma filled the entire kitchen, which was so tempting.

When you put the fish in, the smell becomes even more fragrant, making your mouth water.

In addition to the pepper fish, Pei Manning asked Han Jingchen about Aunt Han's taste, and also made a steamed bun and a stir-fried mushroom.

…

Mother Han was eavesdropping in the kitchen. Apart from putting this and that away, she didn't hear the two of them talking about anything else, so she got angry and started fighting.

The fourth brother, who is a taciturn person and speaks in a serious manner, knows how to take this opportunity to say some sweet words to the girl and get closer to her?

Smelling the rich aroma wafting from the air, Mother Han swallowed her saliva and muttered to herself, is this the dish made by her son?

Her son is so handsome, but she has never eaten the food he cooked.

"Aunt, you can eat now." Pei Manning came out with her bowl and chopsticks, and saw Han's mother with her ear pressed against the wall.

Eavesdropping from the corner, she was bumped into by the girl. No matter how thick-skinned she was, Han's mother was embarrassed for a moment and laughed dryly, "Haha, Manning, what delicious food are you guys making? I can smell the fragrance from a distance."

Han Jingchen had already brought out the dishes. He was very tall, with a straight back. Standing at the door of the kitchen, his head almost touched the door frame. His palms were broad and rough, and he felt hot even holding the bowl of soup. Seeing his mother eavesdropping furtively around the wall, his face darkened.

He gave her a warning look, his sharp eyebrows furrowed into several knots: "Mom!"

Mother Han felt a little guilty when he looked at her, "Okay, Mom is just here to help serve the dishes? Why are you glaring at me, little brat?!"

Does Han Jingchen still understand his mother?

However, in front of Pei Manning, he wanted to "criticize and educate" his own mother.

The dish is salty and delicious, the stir-fried mushrooms are fragrant and fresh, smooth and tasty, and the pepper fish soup is shiny. Not to mention the tempting smell, just looking at the appearance makes people salivate.

However, these dishes use a lot of oil. Most people would think it’s a waste if they eat them this way, but no one here feels that way.

"Manning, you are such a great cook. These dishes look good and smell delicious. I wonder who will be lucky enough to marry a daughter-in-law like you in the future." Mother Han sighed and glanced at her son.

Han Jingchen: “…”

Pei Manning felt a little embarrassed, looked at Han Jingchen who was sitting opposite her, and reminded her: "Aunt, in fact, these were all made by Comrade Han himself."

Mother Han: "Him? How much do I know about him? It's good enough that he can get noodles. You know, when he was in high school..."

Han Jingchen put a piece of fish in her bowl: "Mom, eat fish. Do you like fish?"

Mother Han glared at him, but she did not continue to expose her son's shortcomings and tasted a piece of Sichuan pepper fish with chopsticks.

The fish meat is tender and delicious, melting in your mouth. The spicy and fragrant soup fills your mouth, whetting your appetite with just one bite.

The chef of the capital's first state-owned hotel had also done this, which was beyond her expectations.

She suddenly felt a chill in her heart.

The girl is so pretty, she can draw, and she is such a good cook. She can cook such delicious food with just some pointers from the fourth brother. Does the fourth brother, a blockhead, still have hope?

Although the fourth child is good-looking and has a high salary, he has a fatal flaw. His branch of the military is very dangerous and he is busy with training all day. It is said that being a military wife is glorious, but being a military wife is also hard.

The girl lives a good life, even better than most people, so why should she live in fear?

Alas, Han's mother held back her sigh.