My daughter doesn't need to be so tall and handsome, but she should at least be good-looking and pleasing to the eye.
The most important thing is to find a man who is down-to-earth, hardworking, and knows how to care for others.
Why......
And then there's my son. I'm so worried about them all. I don't know when I'll finally be able to settle down.
Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao, I thought how wonderful it would be if my son could find such an outstanding girl.
Forget it, that's not realistic.
Whether male or female, they are all inferior to these two.
While you still have the energy, do more work and make arrangements; things won't be too bad.
......
When the two returned to the courtyard, they smiled at each other again.
Lin Xiaoxiao went to the kitchen to prepare rice, while Han Qiushi began to tidy up the things on the floor.
There weren't many things, and Han Qiushi, being familiar with the process, was able to get everything ready quickly.
Han Qiushi went to pick up not only a package this morning, but also some beef that had been agreed upon beforehand.
When Han Qiu was in town, he had someone dry the water from the package and pack it up like a parcel to bring back with him.
When Lin Xiaoxiao saw such a large piece of beef in the kitchen, her eyes widened in amazement.
These days, cows are people's good partners, working alongside them, so nobody wants to slaughter cows for food, resulting in a shortage of beef on the market.
Lin Xiaoxiao wondered how he managed to get so much meat. She figured Han Qiushi must have his own connections. She walked over and looked at the beef. To be honest, she was actually a little tempted.
Lin Xiaoxiao immediately picked a cut of beef shank. This cut of beef usually contains tendons, and the meat is very firm. It would taste delicious if used to make braised beef.
She decided that she would take this piece out that afternoon to make braised beef, keep enough for two meals, and turn the rest into beef jerky.
Now let's cook lunch. While Captain Wang and Han Qiu were chatting, she had already prepared the pheasant and was going to make braised chicken pieces.
First, blanch the chicken. Put it directly into a pot of cold water and add some cooking wine to blanch it.
As the chicken pieces tumbled in the pot, a lot of blood foam soon appeared on the surface.
Once everything was ready, Lin Xiaoxiao took the chicken pieces out and washed the vegetables while draining the chicken.
If you don't drain the chicken properly, it won't taste as good when stir-fried.
"You can turn up the heat now and prepare to stir-fry the chicken."
Han Qiushi received the order and put firewood into the pot. Soon the oil in the pot slowly heated up. He then stir-fried the prepared scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers until they were fragrant. After that, he poured all the chicken pieces into the pot and stir-fried them quickly.
After stir-frying for a few minutes, most of the moisture in the chicken pieces evaporated, and the pot slowly began to sizzle.
Once the chicken pieces have turned a light yellow color, add some cooking wine and dark soy sauce. Lin Xiaoxiao likes to cook, so she has prepared all of these ingredients.
"Han Qiushi, make the fire burn brighter," Lin Xiaoxiao said.
"You should call him Brother Qiushi. You can't forget these details. You need to pay more attention to them in the future," Han Qiushi said earnestly to Lin Xiaoxiao.
"Oh... Qiushi, make the fire bigger." Lin Xiaoxiao repeated, then turned to prepare other dishes.
As Lin Xiaoxiao turned around, Han Qiushi's lips curled up slightly. He quickly stuffed several pieces of wood into the fire, and soon the fire was blazing.
Lin Xiaoxiao quickly lifted the lid of the pot. When the heat is high, you have to stir-fry quickly, otherwise the chicken pieces in the pot will easily burn. As Lin Xiaoxiao stir-fried, the chicken pieces in the pot began to turn red and shiny, and the domineering aroma of the chicken in the pot also wafted out.
"Han... Qiushi, pass me the water."
Han Qiushi agreed and quickly picked up the kettle next to him. Under Lin Xiaoxiao's instructions, he started adding water to the kettle. When the water was enough to cover the chicken pieces, Lin Xiaoxiao stopped him.
Next, start simmering. When the water starts to bubble, you can start seasoning with salt, MSG, and a small amount of rock sugar. Finally, put the lid on the pot.
Seeing that Lin Xiaoxiao was covered in sweat, Han Qiushi found a fan and fanned her.
Lin Xiaoxiao was a little dazed by the heat. When she cooled down a bit, she realized that Han Qiushi had changed out of his shirt and was only wearing a vest.
"It was too hot and uncomfortable when I was working, so I changed my clothes."
Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Han Qiushi in front of her. While fanning her, he handed her a porcelain jar and explained in a very casual manner, just like chatting with someone.
Lin Xiaoxiao: "......"
She took a sip of water from the enamel mug; thankfully it wasn't hot, or she was afraid she'd get a nosebleed.
The distant lightning bolt stared at the two of them, utterly bewildered: "..."
Why is it that my master can't hear my cries anymore now that this man is here?
Forget it, I'll just find a cool place to stay.
"It's too hot standing over there. Come sit here with me, there's a breeze." Han Qiushi moved a long bench to the ventilated area near the kitchen.
Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao standing by the stove, he gestured with his eyes and chin for her to come and sit with him.
Lin Xiaoxiao suppressed her emotions, telling herself to be herself and not overthink, and sat down naturally.
After putting down the enamel mug, she fanned herself without looking at Han Qiushi beside her.
Han Qiushi noticed Lin Xiaoxiao's slight unease out of the corner of his eye, and smiled again. Now that she was sitting right next to him, Han Qiushi could only try his best to suppress his smile.
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