Ah Yuan was carrying a bucket, while several guards carried a net filled with countless oysters...
Ah Yuan explained with a smile, "Pouring it back and forth was too much trouble, so I simply borrowed a net..."
Ruan Meng estimated that with so many oysters, making oyster omelets would waste at least several hundred eggs, so she quickly asked A Yuan to remind Xiao Kai to buy more eggs...
The guards entered the courtyard and were instructed by Ruan Meng to pry open oysters...
The courtyard was bustling with activity, even busier and more abundant than the homes of villagers by the sea during the Lunar New Year.
After processing the snails, the second brother started a fire, and the third brother, as requested by Ruan Meng, picked out a plate of snail meat, leaving the rest with their shells.
Ruan Meng chopped the side dishes and let her third brother cook them as usual.
Add minced ginger, garlic, and chili to the bottom of the pot, then add the spicy snails and stir-fry. Before serving, add salt and Sichuan peppercorn powder, a little spring water, and simmer. Add wild vegetables for color before serving. The stir-fried spicy snails (image from the internet) were a sight to behold. The third brother was sweating profusely while cooking, while Ruan Meng only focused on the first plate, letting him improvise the rest. They ended up cooking more than ten plates in total.
Just when there weren't enough plates in the kitchen, Xiao Kai, the "timely rain," rushed back, carrying two baskets of eggs and borrowing a basket of plates from He's restaurant.
Ruan Meng couldn't hide his admiration, and Xiao Kai had someone bring down the Shanlan wine.
Ruan Meng was about to take out her money when Xiao Kai stopped her. Xiao Kai gestured to Ruan Meng with his eyes and whispered:
"Knowing that Young Master Sun is here and we're having a meal together, compared to what they prepared themselves, the He Family Restaurant is extremely grateful to you for simply providing the Shanlan wine and side dishes!"
Seeing this, Ruan Meng didn't pull him away, but only reminded him, "Xiao Kai, there are more spicy snails and seafood today. After it's done, could you arrange for someone to send some to He Family Restaurant? Consider it our way of repaying you."
Xiao Kai nodded and quickly began to help.
Xiao Kai never imagined that cracking eggs would be so difficult for him...
Two hundred eggs need to be stirred evenly in several batches.
Xiao Kai finally couldn't hold back and began to wail.
The second son put down the firewood and went over to help.
Is it difficult?
He took the chopsticks and asked curiously.
Xiao Kai sighed, speechless.
After a cup of tea.
The second son sighed deeply, handed the chopsticks back to Xiao Kai, and said something honest:
"It's quite difficult!"
He rubbed his shoulder and went back to tend the fire.
To encourage Xiao Kai, Ruan Meng served him a small bowl of stir-fried spicy snails and poured him half a bowl of Shanlan wine.
"Come on, let me cheer you on!"
Xiao Kai put down his chopsticks and was about to pick up the spicy snails when Ruan Meng asked:
How is your digestive system?
Xiao Kai was taken aback. He didn't think he had any stomach problems.
Ruan Meng was attentive. "Put your hand out for a second!"
Xiao Kai's eyes widened. "You want to take my pulse just for eating snails?"
Although it was strange, I still forced a laugh and did as instructed.
After taking Xiao Kai's pulse and confirming that his digestive system was functioning properly, Ruan Meng began to eat with a toothpick.
Xiao Kai ate two. After a slight bitterness, it tasted somewhat spicy and numbing, with a sweet aftertaste.
Take a sip of Shanlan wine, suck the broth from the spicy snails into your mouth, and the aftertaste is endless.
Xiao Kai was enjoying his meal, while A Yuan and the guards were processing oysters in the courtyard. He couldn't help but lick his lips.
Still wanting more after half a bowl of spicy snails, Ruan Meng encouraged him, "If you beat the eggs in your hand well, I guarantee the oyster omelet you make will taste just as good!"
Small regular script reignites enthusiasm.
Ruan Meng continued, "Oysters are almost ready. Once the eggs are beaten, they can be cooked."
"Small characters are fine. Tell everyone to tidy up the venue and get ready for the banquet."
Xiao Kai rolled up his sleeves and turned his wrist like a wheel, as if he were stirring not eggs, but his enemy!
The second brother's eyes flickered. Food is truly terrifying; it can actually unleash such great potential in people!
The third brother washed the pot and, as Ruan Meng had requested, chopped scallions and other ingredients.
A-Yuan and the guards finally finished processing and rinsing the oysters. The third brother scooped out a bowlful and another bowl of eggs from Xiao Kai's basin. (Image of oyster meat from the internet) The oysters were stir-fried in a pan until just cooked. Salt and soy sauce were added to the eggs, mixed well, poured into the pan, and flipped after setting. They were then cooked through and served. (Image of oyster-wrapped egg from the internet) A-Yuan wanted to sneak a bite, but seeing the chopped scallions on the cutting board, he realized there were no scallions on the omelet...
He sensibly withdrew his hand.
When Ruan Meng saw this, she couldn't help but smile, her understanding heart a little broken.
"Give me your hand!"
Ruan Meng took A Yuan's pulse and confirmed that his stomach and intestines were normal before serving him half a bowl of spicy snails for him to eat as a game.
After eating a few, A Yuan suddenly felt that the hour-long busy work was well worth it.
Just as I looked up in admiration, I heard Ruan Meng add:
"I'll let you try the next batch first!"
A Yuan smiled contentedly, and Ruan Meng couldn't help but smile when she saw the busy yet peaceful scene inside the house.
Standing in the courtyard, Sun Chengen heard the guards talking and looked over from afar. He happened to see Ruan Meng's expression and was slightly stunned.
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