During this period, Donglaishun was renamed Minzu Restaurant.
There were already people queuing in front of the restaurant. The restaurant would give each person a number, and they could only enter in turn once a spot became available.
They were lucky; they were almost there when they arrived at the door.
An Tanli went in and took a number.
I'll tell everyone when I get out.
"Let's wait a little while, it'll be our turn soon."
After a short while, the group entered the restaurant.
The large copper pots are all specially made old-fashioned copper pots, the kind with charcoal burning in the middle.
They brought out two large copper pots for so many people.
Once you enter the restaurant, they will bring you a copper pot with charcoal already lit.
An Tanli ordered the following in order: tripe, lamb brain, lamb chuck, cucumber strips, lamb tendon, small three-pronged cutlet, the three classic hot pot ingredients (cabbage, tofu, and vermicelli), and pickled garlic.
The dipping sauce is a secret blend of sesame paste and peanut butter, creating an absolutely delicious flavor.
Add chive blossoms, cilantro, and fermented bean curd to your liking.
The broth base is clear, and the lamb is all hand-cut fresh lamb by the chef.
"You all should try it. First, cook the tripe, then the meat, and finally the vegetables."
The dipping sauce is best poured over the cooked lamb; this way, the lamb will be equally delicious from start to finish.
Zhuang Xingzhou nodded as he listened to what An Tanli said.
"You can tell from your appearance that this is the usual way of eating in Beijing."
"Of course, I've been to this restaurant quite a few times."
Everyone started swishing their food in this order.
"The taste is really good, the lamb is very tender, and it's absolutely delicious with the dipping sauce."
An Tanli pointed to the pickled garlic to indicate to his younger siblings.
"Fourth sister-in-law, it tastes even better when you eat it with pickled garlic. You'll know once you try it!"
"If that's what you're saying, then I'll have to give it a try."
Shi Meiling picked up a piece of mutton with her chopsticks, put it in her mouth, and then took a bite of pickled garlic.
"I must say, garlic and mutton are a perfect match, it's so delicious!"
Zhuang Zhimeng took the opportunity to capture the moment when her aunt was enjoying herself.
She had just put the camera down when a lot more mutton appeared in her bowl. She glanced at her fiancé and began to eat the mutton sweetly.
After finishing all of these, I'll have a freshly baked sesame seed cake to finish off the last bite.
This is how you make perfect hot pot lamb.
Everyone ate to their heart's content.
This hot pot meal for so many people cost less than 20 yuan, which is really a great deal.
After finishing their hot pot meal, it was already afternoon, so the group took a stroll along Wangfujing Street to digest their food.
This street is already quite bustling, with all kinds of shops.
"Sister Shi, let's go to Dongfeng Market. We're sure to find all the things Yaya and Xiao An need for their wedding here."
"Alright, since we've come all this way, let's go inside and have a look around!"
The group then walked into the Dongfeng Market together.
There were so many people; even winter couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for shopping.
An Qinghua and Qian Yunshuang whispered to each other.
"Yun Shuang, I finally have the chance to buy you some foreign gadgets."
"Hehe, look, even we might not be able to afford it!"
Yangyang, with his parents holding his hands, raised his little head and asked them a question.
What secrets are you talking about?
An Qinghua smiled.
“We said we’d leave you here in exchange for something good to take back.”
Yangyang was so angry that he shook off his father's hand.
"Mother, look at my father, he's going to sell me."
Qian Yunshuang patted the man on the shoulder.
"Look, I hit your dad! Let's just ignore him!"
"Okay, I'll ignore him."
An Qinghua rubbed her arm.
Haha, look how easily you get teased!
Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai happened to be right behind them, and they witnessed this scene, which made them both laugh.
Yangyang heard the laughter, turned around, ran to An Qingbai's side, and took his third uncle's hand.
"Third Uncle, I heard you laughing at me. I'll forgive you if you buy me a toy."
An Qingbai held his nephew's hand.
"Your sister Zhimeng laughed just now, so why don't you dare ask your sister Zhimeng for toys? You only dare to bully Uncle San."
Yangyang told his third uncle with a straight face.
"If Sister Zhimeng wants something, of course you, Uncle, have to buy it for her. So if I ask Sister Zhimeng for help, in the end, it's still Uncle who has to pay for it!"
"Haha, Yangyang is absolutely right. Let's all have your third uncle pay for them."
An Qingbai looked at the two children with doting eyes.
"Okay, I'll pay for whatever you want."
An Qingsong listened from behind, shaking his head. He felt that his third brother was beyond saving, and looked at his wife.
"Yuelan, whatever you want, I'll buy it for you."
"Hehe, you said it yourself, so I'll have to have a good look around!"
Upon reaching the clothing store, Hao Caiyun pulled Shi Meiling to a stop.
"Big sister, how about we order a suit for them to wear to their wedding?"
"I think it's a good idea. Even if we're not allowed to have lavish weddings, at least we can still dress a little better."
The two mothers agreed and called Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai over.
"Yaya, Xiao An, we're planning to have a set of clothes made for you to wear at your wedding. What do you think?"
"Yes, Hao Meizi and I both have this idea. Lao San, Zhi Meng, what do you think?"
Zhuang Zhimeng could do it herself, but she didn't want to disappoint her two mothers.
"That's great! Custom-made clothes are more upscale and can be worn for a long time!"
An Qingbai echoed his fiancée's words.
"Zhizhi is right, custom-made clothes are so classy! Others would kill for them!"
"Alright, let's go check out the styles and order two sets of clothes for you."
Four people walked into the clothing store.
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