Fang Xu has a deep love for hot pot and comes here almost every week to enjoy it. Today is no exception, she once again stepped into this hot pot restaurant.
As soon as she entered the door, she couldn't wait to shout: "Yanran, give me a spicy hot pot base quickly, remember, put more chili!" That's right, although Fang Xu is an authentic Beijing girl, she has a stomach for Hunan cuisine.
Liu Yanran smiled and replied, "Okay, Sister Fang, please wait a moment." Then, she quickly walked into the kitchen and personally prepared the soup base for Fang Xu. She expertly washed and cut the ingredients, preparing a spicy and numbing soup base for Fang Xu.
Liu Yanran stood at the kitchen stove, expertly stirring a spicy and numbing base. Her movements were smooth and confident, placing the various spices precisely into the wok, instantly releasing an alluring aroma. The spiciness of the chili peppers and the numbing flavor of the Sichuan peppercorns blended together, stimulating the taste buds and making one salivate.
After the base was stir-fried, Liu Yanran carefully poured it into a large pot, fearing any spills of oil. She gently lifted the lid, and a wave of hot steam hit her face, accompanied by a rich, spicy aroma.
Then, she slowly poured the prepared fresh duck blood into the pot. The moment the duck blood touched the bottom of the pot, it began to change color rapidly, from bright red to dark red, blending perfectly with the base.
Next, Liu Yanran added the chopped tender chicken to the pot. The chicken rolled up and down in the boiling broth, gradually absorbing the aroma of the base sauce and emitting an enticing fragrance.
Liu Yanran picked up a spoon and gently stirred the ingredients in the pot, ensuring that every piece of duck blood and chicken was evenly heated. She stared intently at the movement in the pot, adjusting the heat from time to time to keep the soup base at a slight boil.
As time passes, the duck blood becomes more tender and smooth, almost like jelly. The chicken also becomes cooked through and flavorful, the meat firm yet tender. The whole kitchen is filled with an enticing aroma, making you salivate.
"Wow, it's delicious! Yanran, your cooking skills are really getting better and better!" Fang Xu couldn't wait to take a bite and was immediately conquered by the delicious taste. She opened her eyes wide and exclaimed in surprise.
To ensure Fang Xu's enjoyment, Liu Yanran prepared a large variety of hot pot dishes. As she watched Fang Xu wolfing down her food, she whispered, "Eat slowly. Come back next week."
Liu Yanran prepared not only tender and delicious slices of beef, lamb, and pork, but also a variety of meatballs, such as fish balls, shrimp balls, and meatballs. She also carefully selected fresh ingredients such as enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms to ensure a diverse and nutritionally balanced menu.
Fang Xu ate with such gusto that her mouth turned red from the spiciness, but she couldn't stop. She couldn't help but sigh and said, "I might not be able to come for several weeks. I have to go to Beijing to treat a patient. He's my brother's comrade-in-arms and he once saved my grandfather. I have to save him."
When Liu Yanran heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she was secretly delighted. Isn't this perfect? There are no ready-made refrigerators for sale in stores on this side of the border, but in a city as big as Beijing, there must be some!
So, she quickly seized the opportunity and said to Fang Xu, "Then when you get to Jing City, please help me see if there are any refrigerators for sale. If there are, find someone to help me get tickets, and then I can buy two."
"Rich sister, if I don't want to get married in the future, can you provide for me in my old age?" Fang Xu's eyes widened, looking at Liu Yanran expectantly. She couldn't believe her good luck, actually meeting such a wealthy best friend.
Liu Yanran smiled and patted her shoulder, answering without hesitation: "Of course! From now on, every time I have a sip of soup, you will have a bite of meat. We will live happily together until old age."
Hearing this, Fang Xu was so moved that she almost shed tears. She wiped the saliva from the corner of her mouth while continuing to eat the hot pot with relish. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she weakly raised her hand.
"Um... can I have some handmade noodles?" she said a little embarrassedly. "Spicy noodles with their special mushroom and chicken sauce are so delicious that you'll want to try them again."
Liu Yanran of course chose to satisfy her! This handmade noodles was taken from Piaoxiang Pavilion. I have to say that the noodles made by Aunt Guixiang are really delicious.
After a while, the waiter brought a bowl of steaming hot handmade noodles and placed it in front of Fang Xu. She couldn't wait to put it in the pot, watching it melt into the spicy hot pot. Then, when it floated to the surface, she scooped up the noodles and stirred them evenly, making sure every strand was coated in the rich sauce.
"Wow, it's delicious!" Fang Xu exclaimed, "This taste is really addictive."
Liu Yanran couldn't help but smile at her satisfied expression. She felt that being with such a cute and greedy best friend made life full of fun.
On the other side, Liu Guodong and Gu Shijing are carrying out their mission. It is 1979, the early stage of reform and opening up, so many countries with ulterior motives want to take the opportunity to instigate a group of people. They want to eliminate these people. After all, the college entrance examination is approaching, which is a major event.
Fang Xu finished her hot pot with great satisfaction, said goodbye to Liu Yanran, and headed to Jing City. She found the patient's home according to the address, and a kind old man warmly welcomed her.
After carefully inquiring about the patient's symptoms, Fang Xu had a preliminary diagnosis in mind. She decided to observe the patient for a period of time before formulating a specific treatment plan.
Meanwhile, Liu Yanran was anxiously awaiting news from Fang Xu, hoping that he could successfully buy the refrigerator and return to reunite with her soon.
On a dark and windy night, Liu Guodong and Gu Shijing led several colleagues to quietly lurk in an area frequented by enemy spies. Their eyes revealed determination and vigilance, their hands tightly grasped with weapons, ready to respond to any possible situation at any time.
After several attempts at tracking and probing over the past few days, they finally discovered the enemy's tracks. Liu Guodong and Gu Shijing exchanged a glance, nodded in tacit understanding, and then led their colleagues into action quickly.
They approached the enemy spies quietly and used excellent tactics and coordination to successfully capture more than a dozen enemy spies one by one.
During this operation, Liu Guodong and Gu Shijing demonstrated extraordinary wisdom and courage, and their colleagues also played to their strengths and contributed to the success of the operation.
Due to their outstanding performance, their superiors commended them and rewarded them with promotions.
Liu Guodong and Gu Shijing stood on the podium, their faces beaming with pride and joy. They knew this success was inseparable from the team's hard work and collaboration, as well as their own perseverance and dedication. They pledged to continue their efforts and make greater contributions to national security and stability.
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