As Liu Yanran prepared to eat, she suddenly remembered that Gu Shijing had mentioned that his mother couldn't cook. And since the cafeteria wasn't cooking today, what were they going to eat? This question made her a little worried.
When Liu Yanran thought about Gu Shijing's pitiful puppy eyes, she suddenly felt her appetite disappear. She decided not to eat yet, but instead put some soup in her lunch box.
After quickly cooking two more dishes, Liu Yanran walked into the kitchen to prepare a dish of shredded potatoes and pork. She first took out two potatoes and a piece of pork, peeled and washed the potatoes, cut them into thin strips, and soaked them in clean water to remove excess starch. Next, she cut the pork into thin strips and marinated it briefly with salt, cooking wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
Liu Yanran lit the stove and poured a suitable amount of oil into the wok. When the oil was 70% hot, she added the marinated shredded pork and quickly stir-fried it until it changed color. She then set aside. Leaving a small amount of oil in the wok, she added the chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic and sautéed them until fragrant. Then she added the shredded potatoes and stir-fried them evenly. Once the potatoes were tender, she added the stir-fried pork and continued to stir-fry.
During the stir-fry process, Liu Yanran added appropriate amounts of salt, light soy sauce, and MSG to season the shredded potatoes and pork, allowing them to fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning. Finally, she sprinkled some chopped green onions and stir-fried them evenly. The delicious shredded potatoes and pork were ready.
Liu Yanran put the fried shredded potatoes and shredded pork into the lunch box. The freshness of the shredded potatoes and the tenderness of the shredded pork complemented each other, which greatly increased people's appetite.
Next, she prepared delicious shredded pork with Beijing sauce. She first shredded the fresh pork into thin strips, placed it in a bowl, added appropriate amounts of salt, cooking wine, and starch, gently mixed it with her hands, and marinated it for a while. Next, she shredded the green onions and placed them on a plate.
Heat the wok with cold oil. Liu Yanran pours the marinated shredded pork into the wok and stir-frys quickly until it changes color. Remove and set aside. Leave a little oil in the wok, add the sweet bean paste and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant. Then add the appropriate amount of sugar and soy sauce and stir-fry evenly.
Then, she poured the stir-fried shredded pork back into the pot, mixing it thoroughly with the sauce, coating each strand of pork in the rich sauce. Finally, Liu Yanran placed the stir-fried shredded pork in a lunch box topped with chopped green onions, and a dish of delicious shredded pork in Beijing sauce was ready.
Throughout the cooking process, Liu Yanran's movements were skillful and methodical, each step being perfectly executed. Her meticulous preparation imbued this dish with the flavors of home. They packed it all up and prepared to head to Gu Shijing's house.
Liu Yanran remembered that Gu Shijing had told her where his home was, but she had never been there before. Now, she walked in that direction, full of care and food. She hoped to bring him some warmth and satisfaction.
Liu Yanran came to Gu Shijing's house with her lunch box. She knocked on the door gently, feeling a little nervous. The door opened and Gu Shijing appeared in front of her, with a look of surprise on his face.
"I guess you might not have eaten yet, so I made some food for you." Liu Yanran handed over the lunch box with a smile.
Gu Shijing took the lunch box with both hands, his heart filled with emotion. He sincerely invited, "Thank you, would you like to come in and sit for a while?" At this moment, he felt a little fortunate that his mother usually kept the house very tidy and clean.
However, Liu Yanran gently shook her head and replied softly, "No, I'd better go home first. It's too cold outside. Oh, and I brought you some tea eggs and preserved egg and lean meat porridge. You can heat them up and enjoy them together. As for the lunch boxes, just give them to me tomorrow." After saying this, Liu Yanran turned and left quickly, like a frightened little rabbit. In fact, she had just realized that Gu Shijing's mother and brother might be at home, and she was not mentally prepared to meet them.
"Wow, it looks really delicious!" Gu Shijing carefully opened the lunch box, and immediately a tempting aroma hit his nose. Mother Gu beside him couldn't help but exclaimed.
Gu Shijing looked at the sumptuous meal on the table, and his heart was warm. He quickly brought the meal into the house and shared it with his mother and brother.
"Brother, this stir-fried shredded potatoes with shredded pork is so delicious!" The younger brother Gu Shiyuan picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, saying vaguely.
"Shi Jing, this girl is really thoughtful." Mom said with a smile, "Is she the girl you mentioned before?" Her son had told her before that he had a girl he liked.
Gu Shijing nodded. He was going there with the intention of getting married, so he told his mother about his decision as soon as possible.
On the table lay steaming mutton soup, fragrant tea eggs, and soft, delicious preserved egg and lean meat congee. Gu Shijing fetched his lunch box and divided the mutton soup into three portions. He picked up his portion, blew on it gently, and then carefully took a sip. The rich flavor instantly spread in his mouth, warming his whole body. He couldn't help but exclaim, "This mutton soup is really delicious!"
Mother Gu picked up a tea egg and peeled it, revealing a golden yolk. She took a bite, savoring it carefully, a satisfied smile on her face. "This tea egg is so delicious! I feel like I've never had such a delicious tea egg in my life," she said.
Gu Shiyuan, meanwhile, was concentrating on his preserved egg and lean pork porridge. He scooped a spoonful into his mouth, savoring its soft, glutinous texture and subtle salty aroma. "This porridge is so soft and glutinous, it's really delicious," he said.
The family of three ate and sighed, this dinner was really a timely help. Gu Shiyuan thought about it and couldn't help but said, "Brother, you are 24 years old now, can you marry my sister-in-law as soon as possible? Just for me, I am still growing, I am afraid that I will become the shortest in our family in the future."
Gu Shijing almost choked on his porridge after hearing this. He glared at his brother and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? This kind of thing is not that easy!"
Mother Gu also smiled and said, "Yes, Shi Yuan, let your brother make his own decision. However, Shi Jing, if you are serious about her, confirm the relationship as soon as possible. This girl's mother thinks it's okay."
Gu Shiyuan muttered, "I'm not talking nonsense. Look at me now. I'm only 1.7 meters tall. I'm already 15 years old. If I continue like this, I will definitely not grow taller."
Gu Shijing shook his head helplessly and said, "Don't let your imagination run wild. Height is related to both genetics and acquired factors. As long as you exercise more and eat more, you will definitely grow taller."
Gu Shiyuan disagreed and said, "Anyway, I think it has something to do with my sister-in-law. If my sister-in-law had come home earlier and made delicious food for me every day, I would definitely have grown taller."
Gu Shixi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Alright, alright, stop making trouble and eat quickly."
Gu Shiyuan curled his lips and continued to drink his porridge. In his heart, he was praying silently, hoping that his brother would marry this fairy sister-in-law who could cook as soon as possible.
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