What kind of person is Zhang Xin?
Xia Enruo asked while serving chicken soup.
"He's quite smart and writes well, and the regiment values him quite a bit. It's just that he's sometimes dishonest with his comrades and has some ulterior motives. But Lao Gu and I aren't very close to him; we only have some contact with him at work."
Yuan Qiang said.
"I see."
"But Sister Qiuqin is a really good person. She always greets us when we see her. After joining the army, she really gets the job done. Even the cooks say that Sister Qiuqin is worth two cooks."
Yuan Qiang continued.
"Of course! Sister Qiuqin is so kind-hearted. Otherwise, she wouldn't have helped me so much and even made chicken soup for us. Drink it while it's hot. You two must be hungry after all morning. Yuan Qiang, you have to eat more. The food I brought is enough for the three of us."
Xia Enruo picked up the bowl, took a spoonful, and sipped the soup. The flavor was rich and strong; it was no wonder it was made from a free-range chicken. In her previous life, a free-range chicken like this would easily sell for 300 yuan in a high-end restaurant.
She ladled out a spoonful of chicken soup and fed it to Gu Shaoxuan. Gu Shaoxuan obediently drank it.
Looking at the two of them, Yuan Qiang thought they really looked like a loving couple.
"Is what you two did considered an indirect kiss in front of me?"
Gu Shaoxuan coughed up choking soundly after hearing Yuan Qiang's words. This kid always spoke so wittily, making him feel quite embarrassed.
"Haha, alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you two. I'll try this soup too."
Xia Enruo blushed a little when she heard this, and she really didn't know how to respond.
Yuan Qiang took a sip of the chicken soup. It was really delicious. Qiu Qin's cooking skills were superb. He held the bowl and savored it carefully.
"Yuan Qiang, have some vegetables. I just made them at noon. They won't taste good if they get cold. Eat them while they're hot."
Yuan Qiang picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of braised pork, and put it in his mouth.
Wow! This is divine food! The meat is not only crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, but also bursting with sweet and savory flavor. The abalone sauce in your mouth is an explosion of flavor.
"Sister-in-law, did you really make this?"
Yuan Qiang really couldn't believe it. This tasted so much better than what you get in restaurants. Xia Enruo had never cooked before, how could she have such superb culinary skills?
"Of course I made it. What's wrong, Brother Yuan Qiang? Is it not to your liking?"
"No, no. I just didn't expect my sister-in-law's cooking to be so good, it's really delicious."
Yuan Qiang picked up another piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth. This time, he simply picked up the bowl, grabbed half a scallion pancake, and ate it in big bites.
These scallion pancakes are so crispy! The aroma of oil and scallions blend together perfectly, and the savory flavor is just irresistible.
"Yuan Qiang, let me serve you some steamed egg custard, otherwise you won't be able to pick it up well with chopsticks."
Xia Enruo scooped a piece from the small basin and put it in Yuan Qiang's bowl.
"Sister-in-law, I can do it myself. You and Lao Gu can eat too."
Yuan Qiang was really not used to being waited on like this.
He took a bite of the steamed egg custard; it melted in his mouth, with a hint of vinegar, and the sweet and sour flavor was just right.
Yuan Qiang picked up another slice of lettuce and put it in his mouth, eager to know what the dish tasted like.
It's crispy, really crispy, and with the addition of scallions and cilantro, it's very chewy.
It's amazing! Every dish tastes absolutely amazing. The texture is a hundred times better than that of state-run restaurants. And I've never tasted braised pork like this before.
"Sister-in-law, did you really make all these dishes?"
Yuan Qiang asked again.
"Of course, why would I lie to you! Don't you think your sister-in-law just lies in bed and sleeps all the time, and wouldn't even pick up a fallen oil bottle? How could she possibly cook?"
Xia Enruo revealed Yuan Qiang's past thoughts, making Yuan Qiang very embarrassed.
"It's not that exaggerated, sister-in-law. I just think every dish is delicious, even better than in restaurants. I thought you bought it from a newly opened restaurant! I never expected your cooking skills to be so good. I've never tasted anything like it before."
Yuan Qiang put a piece of braised pork in his mouth and said.
"Of course I've tried it. The stir-fried garlic sprouts and spicy mixed vegetables on your table at the celebration banquet held in the military auditorium last time were made by me."
"What!"
Gu Shaoxuan and Yuan Qiang's eyes widened in surprise.
"Did you make those two dishes, sister-in-law?"
Yuan Qiang found it somewhat unbelievable.
"Yes! I made it. Xiao Wu was too busy, so I cooked two dishes for him."
Gu Shaoxuan was truly surprised to find that the two dishes he had praised as delicious were actually made by Xia Enruo. He had been worried that Xia Enruo might eat the good food and then make a fool of herself by picking at the dishes. Now he had really embarrassed himself. Fortunately, Xia Enruo was unaware of his inner thoughts, otherwise it would have been truly embarrassing.
"Sister-in-law, you are a culinary genius descended to earth! Where did you learn such skills? I've never seen you cook like this before."
Yuan Qiang asked again.
Xia Enruo was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say. She really wanted to reply, "I came from heaven, traveled back 40 years, and possessed Gu Shaoxuan's wife. From now on, you can call me a deity." She figured that if the two of them heard her words, they would send her to the security bureau for interrogation the next day.
“When I was a child, I studied under a famous chef in our area for several years. Later, I came to Yongning City. Perhaps because my parents passed away, I was in a bad mood and went through a period of depression, which made you all laugh.”
Xia Enruo almost believed her own fabrication.
After hearing her words, Gu Shaoxuan thought to himself, "Her personality has changed so much before and after. It seems that the death of her parents has been a big blow to her."
"Sister-in-law, I'm so sorry, I touched a nerve."
Yuan Qiang also realized that he had asked the question at the wrong time, as it had stirred up Xia Enruo's unpleasant memories.
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