The autumn wind is blowing, the weather is getting colder, and it’s time to put on more clothes to keep warm. For the two children, the cold weather did not affect their appetite, but made them need their mother’s warmth and care even more.
Because the two sisters-in-law have to feed the children on time every day, this is a very important task. In order to ensure that the children can get enough nutrition, Cao Cuilan always carefully prepares a variety of food to ensure that they eat healthily and happily.
However, since my eldest and second brothers came home late from work, the food was often cold. Although my mother would try her best to keep the food warm, the long wait would still cause the food to lose its original temperature and taste.
At this time, Liu Yanran missed the modern hot pot, which was spicy, fresh and fragrant. She couldn't help but drool. Yes, it was 1978 and almost 1979, and it was the time to make money and become rich as an individual business owner. Since there was no hot pot in this era, she, Liu Yanran, created hot pot and made hot pot popular in the 1970s.
However, Liu Yanran did not intend to use modern hot pot seasonings directly, because those seasonings contained too many additives, which were not good for health. So, she made up her mind to stir-fry the hot pot base herself.
Liu Yanran arrived at a nearby village and traded the pork and rice she brought for two native chickens, as well as various chilies and spices. With a smile on her face, she chatted cordially with the villagers, deeply impressed by the simplicity and hospitality of the countryside.
After returning home with the ingredients she had exchanged, Liu Yanran immediately set to work preparing the hot pot base. She expertly added the various seasonings and chilies into the pot one by one, stirring continuously as the food emanated a mouth-watering aroma.
Since there are children at home, she specially made a double-boiled hotpot, with a spicy and rich red soup on one side and a light and delicious mushroom soup pot on the other side to meet the taste needs of different people.
After the hot pot base was cooked, Liu Yanran poured it into the pre-made simmered hot pot, added an appropriate amount of water, and waited for the water to boil. While waiting, she began to prepare the ingredients, cutting the chicken into small pieces, washing various vegetables, and making meatballs and fish balls.
When the water boiled, Liu Yanran carefully placed the ingredients into the pot one by one. Soon, steam rose from the hot pot, and the aroma filled the air. Her nephews and nieces, smelling the aroma, gathered around excitedly, their little heads stretched out, eager to taste the delicious food.
The hot pot gurgled and steamed, its enticing aroma filling the air. The children sat around it, their eyes glued to the food bubbling in the pot, their mouths constantly urging, "Auntie, is it ready? I can't wait!" Liu Yanran smiled and replied, "It's almost done, don't worry, we can eat it soon."
Finally, the first batch of ingredients was cooked. Liu Yanran scooped them up and placed them in each child's bowl. The children picked up their chopsticks and devoured the food, making satisfied noises as they ate. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, and their eyes sparkled with joy.
As time went by, the ingredients in the hot pot were gradually consumed, and the children's stomachs gradually became bulging. But they still did not stop what they were doing and continued to enjoy the happiness brought by the food.
The room was filled with the aroma of hot pot and the joyful laughter of children. Liu Yanran looked at the scene before her and felt immensely relieved. She knew that this moment of warmth and joy would become a fond memory in their hearts. For Liu Yanran, being able to bring such happiness to her family was her greatest wish.
When the eldest and second brothers returned from work, they were moved by the scene before them. The children ran to greet them, excitedly recounting their hot pot experiences. She carefully unpacked the dishes she had reserved for them and arranged them neatly. These dishes were meticulously prepared by her, each one imbued with the flavors of home, allowing them to savor the warmth of home.
The family gathered around the table, enjoying delicious food and time together. The steam rising from the hot pot warmed everyone's heart. In this cold winter, their home was filled with deep affection and love.
After dinner, everyone sat together and chatted.
"Sister, this hot pot is so delicious. How did you come up with this idea?" The eldest brother praised it highly.
Liu Yanran smiled and said, "I just think that since the weather is cold, it would be nice to have hot pot together. Besides, everyone's life is getting better and better these days, so we can try something new."
The second brother nodded and said, "Yeah, it would be nice if we could eat such hot meals every day after get off work." Everyone laughed.
Liu Yanran sat on a chair, watching the busy figures of her eldest and second sisters-in-law, and couldn't help feeling touched. Her eldest sister-in-law had two children, and her second sister-in-law had three. They had to take care of the children and do housework every day. If they had to go to work in the future, it would be too hard.
It is unrealistic for Cao Cuilan to take care of so many children alone. As a daughter, Liu Yanran still feels sorry for her mother, so Liu Yanran decided to come up with an idea, hoping to help her eldest and second sister-in-law reduce the burden.
Liu Yanran coughed lightly, attracting everyone's attention. She smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law, I have an idea. I wonder if you would like to hear it."
The eldest and second sisters-in-law stopped what they were doing and looked at Liu Yanran curiously. Liu Yanran continued, "I think we can open a hot pot restaurant together. That way, the eldest and second sisters-in-law won't have to work and can focus on taking care of the children. Moreover, we can run the hot pot restaurant together and work together to make it a prosperous business."
The eldest and second sisters-in-law were both surprised when they heard Liu Yanran's words. They thought Liu Yanran's idea was very good. It could not only solve their problem of inconvenience in going to work, but also allow them to have more time to take care of the children.
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