When Han Shizhong knocked on the door, the earth shook, just like Lu Zhishen breaking through the gate of Mount Wutai.
"Uncle, there was such a loud noise that I thought the demolition crew was coming." Zhang Shixun complained as he opened the gate.
"Haha! Shixun, your sister-in-law and Saisai are here too. Saisai said that the dishes you cook are the most delicious in the world. When I heard that, my stomach started to stir, and my claws were reaching out from my throat."
Liang Hongyu and Ding Dusai got down from the sedan chair.
Zhang Shixun went to meet her, smiled at Ding Dusai, bowed to Liang Hongyu and said, "Sister-in-law, your visit to my humble home brings honor to me."
"Shixun, we are all family. Don't talk about nonsense and there's no need to be so polite." Liang Hongyu was cheerful and didn't return the greeting. She pulled Ding Dusai inside.
Han Shizhong grinned and patted Zhang Shixun on the shoulder. "Look, your sister-in-law has personality, doesn't she?"
"Does my sister-in-law know martial arts?" Zhang Shixun asked knowingly.
"She comes from a family of generals. Her grandfather and father were both generals. She has been learning martial arts from them since she was a child." Han Shizhong said as he walked into the yard.
"No wonder, her personality is indeed different from that of ordinary women."
As soon as Han Shizhong walked into the courtyard, he sniffed hard and said, "What's that smell? It's so fragrant."
"You came today. I got up early to go to the market, and when I got back I steamed, fried, and cooked a lot of food. I just finished it when you arrived... Uncle! Are you good at predicting things? You knew I'd have the food ready before you came?"
"Haha! I wish I could tell the future." Han Shizhong quickened his pace to catch up with Liang Hongyu in front of him. "Hongyu, you two were just complaining about being hungry. Shixun has been busy all morning and has already prepared everything for us."
Ding Dusai turned around and gave Zhang Shixun a sweet smile, then said to Liang Hongyu, "The dishes your husband cooked are delicious. I guarantee you'll both want to eat them again and again."
Liang Hongyu laughed and said, "Saisai has praised Shixun several times. Haha! I can't help but wonder how good Shixun's cooking skills are that Saisai can't stop thinking about him."
A few people lifted the thick door curtain and entered the living room, only to see several dishes placed on the table in the middle.
"Shixun, didn't you say you prepared a lot of dishes? Why are there only these few?" Han Shizhong was a little disappointed.
"Uncle, don't you think about it? If he puts the dishes out early, won't they be cold by the time we arrive?" Ding Dusai scolded.
"Ignore him, he's just a foodie." Liang Hongyu turned around and glared at Han Shizhong: "He's useless, he only knows how to eat."
"Sangou, serve the food!" Zhang Shixun shouted outside.
"Coming." Sangou responded and started to go to the kitchen to serve the dishes.
"Uncle, aunt, please sit down!" Zhang Shixun asked them to sit in the main seat, and he and Ding Dusai sat across from each other.
Plate after plate of steaming hot dishes were served, including braised chicken, pork with mustard greens, crispy pork, steamed meatballs, braised fish, braised pork elbow...all of which are local snacks of Kaifeng in later generations, filling up a whole table.
Han Shizhong swallowed his saliva and rubbed his hands, saying, "So many delicious foods! They smell so good! Really smell good!"
Zhang Shixun picked up the wine pot and poured them some wine, saying with a smile, "If you like it, you can come and eat here often."
"I won't just come here to eat often, I'll come here every day. I won't stop until I've bankrupted you." Han Shizhong picked up the wine glass and shouted urgently, "Shixun, come on! Let's drink this cup together!"
"Uncle, this wine is quite strong, so drink it slowly." Zhang Shixun picked up the wine glass and reminded him.
This is the new wine brewed by Wang Dong. It has not been blended and is commonly known as "wine head". It has a high alcohol concentration.
Zhang Shixun tasted it this morning and found that according to the standards of later generations, it was definitely 60 degrees, no more, no less.
Such a high degree of alcohol cannot be brought down by ordinary people.
"No matter what kind of wine you bring to me, I can easily drink eight or ten bowls... Shixun, you use such a small cup to invite me, Han, to drink. Are you worried about the wine?" Han Shizhong clinked his glass with Zhang Shixun's in dissatisfaction, tilted his head back and poured the wine into his big mouth.
But what happened next was interesting. After taking a sip of wine, Han Shizhong was stunned at first, then he suddenly started to cough. He touched his throat with one hand and pointed at Zhang Shixun with the other: "This...this..."
"Uncle, I reminded you in advance." Zhang Shixun looked at him with a smile.
"This wine is too strong. I've been drinking for years, but I've never tasted anything this strong." Han Shizhong finally caught his breath and smacked his lips. "But it's a good wine."
Liang Hongyu and Ding Dusai, who were standing next to them, held their wine glasses and looked at the two men in confusion.
Han Shizhong warned Liang Hongyu: "My lady, be careful. This wine is like a poison that penetrates the intestines. It smells delicious when you drink it, but it becomes different after you swallow it. It flows from your throat to your stomach like a fire dragon."
Liang Hongyu brought the wine cup close to her lips, took a sip, and tasted it in her mouth before swallowing it.
"What do you think? Am I right?" Han Shizhong asked, staring at her.
"Ah!" Liang Hongyu exclaimed. "This wine smells so fragrant, and it's soft, sweet, mellow and full-bodied. When it enters my stomach, it's like a beam of warm sunlight, warming my internal organs. It's so comfortable."
"Jinzi is the one who really knows how to appreciate wine. She spoke very clearly and explained all the advantages of this wine." Zhang Shixun gave a thumbs up in praise.
Ding Dusai also took a sip and said, "I'm not a drinker. It tastes spicy in my mouth."
"Don't just focus on tasting the wine, eat some food quickly." Zhang Shixun picked up the chopsticks.
Han Shizhong picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of mustard greens and meat, and just as it entered his mouth, he uttered "good" vaguely, and the chopsticks did not stop eating.
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