"Second sister-in-law, please turn the heat down a bit."
"Okay! Alright!"
Zhen Wanwan has already cleaned the fish's internal organs and is now chopping chili peppers, ginger, garlic, as well as the usual eggplant and glutinous rice cakes.
Cut all of these into strips and place them in a clean bamboo basket.
Then, five catties of fish meat were put into the pot and fried until the fish meat became tender and suitable, and then it was scooped into the iron pot.
After stir-frying the side dishes until cooked, the grilled fish was added.
Soon the entire inn was filled with the aroma of grilled fish, along with a spicy and pungent smell.
"It smells so good~~"
People in the kitchen would occasionally glance over at Zhen Wanwan, even the head chef.
He was waiting for Zhen Wanwan to be unable to cook anything so she could come to him for help.
Who would have thought she was so skilled?
He had never seen this method of grilling fish before.
Judging by this fragrance, he couldn't lie even with his eyes closed!
Unfortunately, Zhen Wanwan didn't even spare him a glance.
Wu Sheng, who was originally in his room, went downstairs after smelling the aroma of grilled fish.
Sitting in the lobby, I gazed longingly towards the kitchen.
Why isn't it done yet?
His stomach was already growling with hunger.
Almost as Wu Shengdi had hoped for, Zhen Wanwan came over carrying a hot pot.
"Mr. Wu, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"
After placing the hot pot on the table, Zhen Wanwan smiled and handed the bottle of liquor from Xiao Huzi to Wu Sheng.
"This is a special brew of baijiu from my family. Since you are our first guest, this is a complimentary gift for you."
"Oh?" Wu Sheng looked at the liquor in Zhen Wanwan's hand in surprise.
They couldn't help but feel curious about Zhen Wanwan and the others.
Judging from their clothing, this group of people were just ordinary farmers; it was unexpected that they would also have the skill of brewing wine.
"Let me try it!"
Wu Sheng took the liquor from Zhen Wanwan and asked the servant to pour it for him.
After delivering the items, Zhen Wanwan didn't leave but stood next to Wu Sheng to observe.
The guests sitting on the sidelines, smelling the aroma of the grilled fish up close, were drooling with envy.
But since he hadn't spent any money to buy it, he could only stand aside and watch.
Wu Sheng was also drawn in by the aroma of the grilled fish.
This wasn't his first time eating grilled fish, although Zhen Wanwan's method was somewhat different from others.
But compared to grilled fish, he was more curious about baijiu (Chinese liquor).
"Hey, you clown! They're calling you!"
Where is the clown?
Zhen Wanwan looked around curiously, trying to find the person who had been called a clown.
To everyone's surprise, the maid who had spoken earlier pointed firmly in her direction.
Zhen Wanwan pointed at herself in disbelief and said, "You called me?"
It's you!
The maid hummed in agreement, then said condescendingly, "My young lady and young master want to eat your grilled fish. You can name your price!"
Looking at the grilled fish on Wu Sheng's table, she couldn't help but swallow a few times.
The fish made by this lowly person actually smells quite good.
During the days they traveled, they didn't have a single hot meal.
A few days ago, they not only had to evade the soldiers sent by Prefect Fang to arrest them, but they also encountered a group of refugees on the road.
If it weren't for the guards protecting them so desperately, they would probably have died at the hands of those refugees long ago.
I have no idea how this group of peasants managed to escape right under the noses of the refugees.
She tentatively guessed that they had scared the refugees, which was why Zhen Wanwan and the others managed to escape.
Seeing her condescending instructions, Zhen Wanwan couldn't help but touch her face.
Does she really look so weak, vulnerable, and ugly?
"Hmph! Your young lady wants it, huh?"
Zhen Wanwan drawled, "No!"
Perhaps not expecting her to refuse so directly, the maid was stunned for a moment, then shouted angrily.
Do you know who we are...?
She suddenly thought of the Liang family's current situation and swallowed back the words that came out of her mouth, which were meant to use their power to intimidate others.
"Name your price! How much do you want? I'll buy it!"
Ha! So what if you're rich!
She, Zhen Wanwan, simply wouldn't listen, calling her ugly and still wanting her to cook!
What else could this be but a dream?
"I told you, I won't sell to you!"
They probably didn't expect Zhen Wanwan to be so tough.
The maid snorted coldly, turned around, and went back upstairs: "You'll regret this!"
Seeing this, everyone lowered their heads and ate their dinner, only smelling the aroma of Wu Sheng's grilled fish.
The food in my mouth felt like chewing wax, making it difficult to swallow.
Some men, especially those who were fond of drinking, watched Wu Sheng squinting his eyes as he savored his baijiu with great enjoyment.
I felt like I was about to have an alcohol craving.
Wu Sheng, the person involved, felt as if he had tasted a divine brew!
This wine is smooth and delicate on the palate, with a sweet aftertaste and a rich soy sauce aroma.
It was arguably the best wine he had ever tasted in his life!
Thinking of this, he picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of grilled fish, which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
This fish tasted completely different from the usual grilled fish. I don't know what was added to it, but it left my tongue burning after I ate it.
But he secretly loved the fiery sensation.
"tasty!"
Seeing Wu Sheng wolfing down his food, the onlookers couldn't help but shed tears of regret.
After eating three or four pieces of fish, Wu Sheng finally stopped eating.
He looked at Zhen Wanwan and exclaimed, "This is the best fish I've ever eaten!"
"And this wine! It's potent! I love it!"
Wu Sheng held the wine, which hadn't yet been poured into the bowl, with great care, as if he were holding his own child.
"Is it really that good?"
One of the wealthy men sitting closest to Wu Sheng retorted dismissively.
Wu Sheng naturally knew the other party's background. His father-in-law's family made a living by brewing wine and were quite well-known in Songjiang Prefecture.
They wouldn't even look at the wine brewed by those country folk like Zhen Wanwan.
However, Zhen Wanwan did not know what this person meant.
He even explained with a grin, "This is strong liquor! It has a much higher alcohol content than regular baijiu."
"It's normal that you're not used to drinking low-alcohol beverages."
The wealthy businessman thought that Zhen Wanwan was implying that their family's liquor wasn't strong enough, so he started to compare it with hers.
"Our Bai family's wine has never lost to anyone in the surrounding area!"
He stood up and walked to Wu Sheng's table.
With his chin held high, he looked at Zhen Wanwan and said arrogantly, "I happen to have a pot of wine left to drink. How about we have a contest?"
Zhen Wanwan raised an eyebrow. She had specifically chosen 53-proof baijiu for this drink, so how could she be afraid of comparison?
"Let's compete, but a competition without a prize is meaningless."
"So what do you want?"
Wu Sheng chimed in, "I think if Boss Bai loses, he should give fifty taels of silver."
"If this young lady loses, she will give the remaining fish to Boss Bai."
He put on a big, round belly and a smiling face, looked at the two of them and said, "Do you think this is okay?"
In short, no matter which side wins, Wu Sheng will not suffer any losses.
Just watching the show.
Zhen Wanwan is quite confident about the cutting-edge things in the space.
She might not be as cunning as the natives, but when it comes to skills...
Is she afraid of being outdone by this technologically backward era?
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