Seeing Lin Zhou's strong recommendation, Zhang Mingyuan, trusting in his culinary skills, ordered one box for each of them.
We also ordered a box of the other flavors of candied hawthorn.
There are twenty kinds in total, and each box costs ten yuan, which is two hundred yuan.
Lin Zhou's stock suddenly dwindled by another hundred skewers. The elementary school students behind him, seeing that Zhang Mingyuan, an adult, had bought so many candied hawthorns, were afraid that they would be left without any.
Children don't know how to hide their emotions.
Their thoughts are written all over their faces.
Lin Zhou could see it, and Zhang Mingyuan, as a businessman, naturally understood it as well.
For the first time, Lin Zhou saw an awkward expression on his usually expressionless face and couldn't help but laugh.
"Next time you want to eat it but you're not home, just have Uncle Zhang come and get it. There's no need to come and buy it separately."
Lin Zhou noticed his embarrassment and said with a smile.
Some candied hawthorns aren't worth much money.
The price difference is far less than the tea that Grandpa Zhang gave him; it's just that he made it by hand, so the taste is exceptional.
"It's okay. My dad ate all the candied hawthorns you gave me last time. Now he has a toothache and is in the hospital for anti-inflammatory treatment and is preparing to have his teeth fixed. I'm afraid he won't be able to eat any more."
When Zhang Mingyuan mentioned this, a clear smile could be heard in his voice, which sounded somewhat gloating.
This was something Lin Zhou hadn't expected.
Grandpa Zhang wouldn't have eaten all those candied hawthorns that he gave me, would he?
Yesterday, he noticed that Grandpa Zhang really liked candied hawthorns, and he ate them with the same happiness as a child. He never expected that they would ruin his teeth.
"I didn't think of that; it should have been given to Sister Wang."
Lin Zhou finally understood what it meant to be an old man like a child; if you don't keep an eye on him, things can easily go wrong.
"You can't stop him, he'll steal food."
Zhang Mingyuan knew his father very well. He used to be a cunning businessman, but now that he's retired, he uses his cunning to pressure his father into marriage and to cheat on his wife.
The two chatted casually for a bit, then noticed the children behind them were getting impatient and scratching their heads. They nodded with smiles, one left, and the other continued doing business.
Zhang Mingyuan returned to the car carrying a large bag of candied hawthorns. Lu Qian looked surprised when she saw how many he had bought.
"How many did you buy? Did you buy all of Mr. Lin's candied hawthorns?"
Lu Qian felt that Zhang Mingyuan, as a domineering CEO, was very likely to do such a thing.
"No, the kids behind me are eyeing me covetously, and I'm afraid they'll cry if I buy them all."
Lu Qian burst out laughing when she saw Zhang Mingyuan say such a funny thing with a serious face.
Then he randomly picked up a box of candied hawthorns and opened it.
Wow! It's so beautiful!
The bright red strawberry candied hawthorns, coated with a sugar coating containing dried osmanthus flowers, are crystal clear and shiny. The sweet fruity aroma is not strong, but you can smell it as soon as you get close.
She had never seen such exquisite candied hawthorns before; they were so beautiful they touched her very heart.
I almost couldn't bear to eat it, to ruin its exquisite appearance.
Lu Qian took out her phone, snapped a photo, and sent it to her best friend.
Such beautiful candied hawthorns must be shared.
After sharing, she took a bite of the candied strawberry stick.
In an instant, the sound of the sugar coating breaking apart rang out in the carriage. Lu Qian covered her mouth in surprise, afraid that the brittle sugar coating would fall off.
Summer strawberries don't taste as good as spring strawberries.
The fruity aroma wasn't very strong, and the sweetness wasn't as pronounced.
Eating it alone might not be perfect.
But when made into candied hawthorn skewers, they're just right.
The sweetness of the syrup balances the tartness of the strawberries, and one bite fills your mouth with juice!
Moreover, when you chew the sugar coating, it carries the aroma of dried osmanthus flowers.
This adds even more flavor to the strawberry candied hawthorn.
Candied hawthorn is a truly magical food; it can transform ingredients that aren't particularly tasty into delicious treats.
It's so delicious that it makes you rediscover this kind of food.
"You should try some too, it's delicious."
Overjoyed, Lu Qian picked up the candied hawthorn she had already taken a bite of and handed it to Zhang Mingyuan.
When she came to her senses, she realized that the person in front of her was not her best friend but Zhang Mingyuan, and her face immediately turned red.
Zhang Mingyuan blushed a little at the intimate gesture. Before he could react, Lu Qian immediately withdrew her hand, took out a whole string of candied hawthorns from the box, and handed it to him.
Zhang Mingyuan took it, ate a strawberry in one bite, and then gave his evaluation.
"Hmm, it tastes good, but it's not sweet."
Lu Qian: ......
How should I put this assessment?
Considering that many people praise desserts for not being too sweet, Lu Qian could understand why.
He even nodded in agreement.
This sugar coating isn't the kind of sweet that's cloying or makes your throat feel dry.
It's the natural sweetness of sugar that enhances the flavor of ingredients without overpowering them or making you only taste the sweetness.
"Oh, and we also have chili candied hawthorns. You probably haven't tried them before. Would you like to try some?"
Zhang Mingyuan was deeply impressed by the candied hawthorn with chili recommended by Lin Zhou.
I immediately found the Hangzhou peppers and the candied hawthorns with millet peppers in the bag.
Lu Qian's face turned green when she saw the red and green candied hawthorns in front of her.
Isn't this a culinary disaster?
Is it edible?
What does this taste like?
Lu Qian couldn't quite imagine it.
Zhang Mingyuan shook his head, then, feeling the reaction was a bit lukewarm, said again, "Lin Zhou highly recommends it, saying it's delicious."
Lu Qian picked up a string of candied hawthorn berries with Hangzhou peppers, somewhat skeptical, and prepared to try it.
What if it tastes like preserved egg wontons—it looks terrible but is actually delicious?
Fresh Hangzhou peppers are crisp and tender, with a refreshing aroma. When made into candied hawthorn, they have a sweet initial taste, a crisp middle taste, and a spicy and fragrant aftertaste, with a strong peppery aroma that is significantly stronger than other peppers.
Moreover, the sweetness of the sugar coating nicely balances the spiciness of the chili peppers, making them crunchy and delicious.
It has a chewy texture that can be easily bitten through, and it's very crisp and tender. The surface of the green pepper is smooth, but the inside is a bit rough and thick, giving you a special sense of satisfaction when you eat it.
The sweet and spicy flavor was incredibly addictive, giving Lu Qian an even greater thrill than the candied strawberry skewers from before.
Lu Qian ate a crunchy candied hawthorn with chili in two bites, and judging from her expression, it looked delicious. Zhang Mingyuan also ate a skewer.
Um?
It didn't taste like he imagined!
It's not very spicy; the sugar coating balances the spiciness well, making the chili flavor milder.
Chili peppers have a different taste and texture from fruits, so making them into candied hawthorn skewers is really novel.
It was a taste I had never experienced before.
"It's actually quite delicious."
This string of candied hawthorns with green peppers gave Lu Qian and Zhang Mingyuan a deeper understanding of Lin Zhou's culinary skills.
"The aftertaste is still quite spicy."
Compared to green peppers, Hangzhou peppers are spicier. At first, they have a sugary coating, which is sweet and spicy. But after a while, the spiciness surges up from the tip of the tongue, giving a fiery sensation.
"It's so spicy!"
Lu Qian was slurping from the spiciness and quickly started picking at the other flavors of candied hawthorn.
He casually picked up a string of purple glucose gourds and ate them.
A tiny grape, wrapped in your mouth, bursts open like a juicy popping boba, the sweet and sour juice gushing out instantly – so incredibly stimulating!
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