As soon as he started picking, he did so quickly and efficiently.
Everyone else was stunned by what she took out; who could carry so much food on the road to exile?
Even the iron pot was clean, and seeing Shen Qingtang's composed demeanor, I was filled with envy.
Shen Qingtang first kneaded the flour and let it rise. Then she cracked a few eggs, added some spiritual spring water, stirred it well, and steamed the egg custard over a makeshift fire.
Soon, the smooth steamed egg custard was ready, and its aroma instantly filled the entire cave, making everyone's mouths water.
Next, she soaked the picked wood ear mushrooms, took out the pre-cut shredded meat from her space, heated the oil in the wok, and quickly stir-fried the shredded meat with fish-fragrant sauce. When the sweet and sour aroma of the stir-fried shredded meat wafted out, even the officials couldn't help but peek out.
Finally, she kneaded the risen dough into buns, put them in a pot to steam, and soon, one by one, snow-white and fluffy buns came out of the pot, still steaming when broken open.
"Grandpa, try this steamed bun, it's soft." Shen Qingtang first handed a steamed bun to Grandpa Shen, and then served a bowl of steamed egg custard to Pei Nian'an. "Nian'an, eat slowly, don't burn yourself."
Grandpa Shen took a bite of the steamed bun and then tasted the shredded pork with garlic sauce.
I couldn't help but exclaim, "Delicious! It smells even better than what my family cooks make!"
He couldn't stop talking and ate three steamed buns in one go.
Pei Nian'an held the steamed egg custard, eating it in small bites, occasionally looking up at Shen Qingtang with soft eyes.
Full of dependence, like a little kitten being fed, she softly called out, "Auntie, this is so delicious~"
Lu Jiaojiao sat to the side, watching Shen Qingtang serve food to Old Master Shen and Pei Nian'an.
Smelling the delicious aroma filling the cave, she was so jealous her eyes turned red.
I used to live with the Lu family.
Shen Qingtang would cook delicious food for her, but ever since Pei Nian'an appeared, Shen Qingtang has never been kind to her again.
She gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, and a malice resurfaced in her eyes.
But he dared not say anything more, and could only watch others eat with relish while he swallowed his saliva.
Everyone else looked at the food in Shen Qingtang's hands with envy. Being able to eat hot steamed buns and stir-fries on the road to exile was simply a luxury.
But Shen Qingtang could do it with ease.
Lu Jiaojiao could only watch them eat happily, feeling both angry and resentful, but there was nothing she could do.
Shen Qingtang ate a few bites of steamed bun.
The strangeness of the gale outside the cave lingered in my mind; the wind came too suddenly and lasted too long.
It didn't seem to have formed naturally. She told Grandpa Shen, "I'll go check on the wind."
He got up and walked towards the cave entrance. As soon as he reached the entrance, he keenly sensed the valley a kilometer away.
There was an unusual energy fluctuation, as if someone was manipulating the wind.
"It's wind that's been manipulated!"
Shen Qingtang felt a chill run down her spine and was about to investigate further when she suddenly heard Pei Nian'an scream behind her. She turned around abruptly.
She was shocked to see Lu Jiaojiao take advantage of her distraction and push Pei Nian'an toward the cave entrance!
Pei Nian'an was young and light, and was staggered by the strong wind as soon as she reached the cave entrance.
It was about to be blown away.
Lu Jiaojiao stood there, her eyes filled with a malicious smile, as if to say, "You're dead now."
"You're asking for death!" Shen Qingtang was instantly enraged and activated her teleportation ability to the maximum.
She rushed to Pei Nian'an's side almost instantly, hugged him tightly in her arms, and at the same time slapped Lu Jiaojiao across the face.
With a crisp "snap".
Lu Jiaojiao was knocked to the ground, her cheeks instantly swelling up.
“Auntie…” Pei Nian’an was so frightened that her face turned pale. She clutched Shen Qingtang’s clothes tightly with her little hands, and her voice was trembling with tears.
"Don't be afraid, Auntie is here." Shen Qingtang gently patted his back to comfort him, but her eyes were as cold as ice.
His gaze toward Lu Jiaojiao was filled with murderous intent. "If you dare to even think of making a move again, I'll throw you out of the cave and let the wind sweep you away. Do you believe me?"
Lu Jiaojiao was so frightened by her gaze that she trembled all over and didn't even dare to cry. She could only shrink on the ground.
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