Chapter 44 Braised Chicken with Whelks, Beer Duck, Termitomyces Mushrooms...
Knowing beforehand that this restaurant was a hidden gem in the old street, with a small storefront and no private rooms, Mr. Wu and his two companions had no objections.
Having seen the information Lin Zhongxuan had compiled and sent them earlier, Aiwen and Yu Yuanhang had even looked at some of the restaurant's past meat and dish photos on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media platform), and were very much looking forward to it.
Mr. Wu looked up and saw the handwritten menu for the day on the opposite wall: "There are a few meat dishes here, but they all look pretty good. The wolfberry and chrysanthemum pork rib soup sounds unusual."
Lin Zhongxuan laughed and said, "The restaurants here decide on the menu for each day based on the ingredients they purchase. There are usually five or six dishes each day. Today's chrysanthemum pork rib soup is quite interesting."
When entertaining business partners, he would usually look at the menu beforehand, order a few dishes, and then let them order a few more after they were seated. But this time, Gu's Private Kitchen only had five dishes, so it was obvious that everyone would order them all.
While waiting at the hotel, Lin Zhongxuan checked out Gu's Private Kitchen's menu post on Xiaohongshu and discussed with Zhang Ge which dishes to order in duplicate. After all, five dishes seemed a bit too few for five people, especially since it was a business dinner.
Since they didn't know if Mr. Wu liked whelks, the two of them decided to order beer-braised duck as well, so that the total would be six.
Lin Zhongxuan then waved to the waiter to take his order, telling him to order one serving of everything, two servings of beer-braised duck, five bowls of rice, and a pot of Pu'er tea, and to serve the food as quickly as possible.
This morning, Sister Zhou heard from the boss that a large table would be booked in advance and would arrive around 11:20 AM to entertain business partners, so she should keep an eye out for it.
After six tables of customers had already sat in the shop, she was still thinking about how to politely refuse any more customers who came later. Fortunately, no other customers came into the shop before Mr. Lin and his party arrived, which saved her a lot of trouble.
Because Mr. Lin occasionally comes to dine with the elderly Mr. and Mrs. Lin, who have a good relationship with the boss, Sister Zhou recognizes him and didn't stop him from coming in and taking a table.
He smiled and agreed, explaining that the restaurant cooks dishes according to the order of orders, and the first few tables had already received plenty of meat dishes, so Mr. Lin's dishes wouldn't be slow either.
Sister Zhou went to the cashier to operate the computer to place an order and print out a receipt for the customers at this table. She then went to get five sets of bowls, chopsticks, water cups, and washing utensils and brought them over. Finally, she brewed a pot of Pu'er tea and served it to the customers.
"Please enjoy your meal, everyone. The meat and vegetables will be served shortly."
Lin Zhongxuan and Zhang Ge were responsible for rinsing the water cups first, then poured a cup of Pu'er tea for General Manager Wu and two other colleagues, and then helped to rinse the dishes and chopsticks.
Mr. Wu sipped his Pu'er tea, smelling the aroma wafting from the nearby tables with great anticipation: "This shop looks good, it has a lively, down-to-earth atmosphere."
Looking through the glass window into the dining room, Evan saw a tall figure wielding a spatula, stir-frying dishes. She wore a white chef's hat on her tied-up black hair and a white apron tied around her waist with a light yellow shirt.
The chef's arms looked somewhat slender, yet possessed a strangely powerful beauty. The moment he lifted the wok handle with his left hand to toss the wok, the flames on the stove leaped upwards, while his right hand, holding a spatula, continued to stir-fry.
It definitely has a lively, down-to-earth atmosphere. Smelling the enticing aromas wafting around, Evan smiled and said, "Indeed, the owner of this restaurant seems quite capable, personally overseeing the cooking."
She knew that the restaurant owner was the chef in the kitchen at that moment, and she admired his ability to make so many delicious and visually appealing meat dishes, to reopen the closed shop, and to make the business so good.
Yu Yuanhang nodded: "Indeed, it's easier to find delicious food in these old streets."
Seeing their reaction, Lin Zhongxuan and Zhang Ge knew they were satisfied, at least for now, and started chatting with them with smiles.
Soon the staff brought out a pot of wolfberry and chrysanthemum pork rib soup.
The soup in the white porcelain bowl was pale yellow and clear, with goji berries and chrysanthemums floating on the surface, and pieces of light-colored pork ribs sinking into it. It seemed as if you could already smell the faint fragrance of chrysanthemums.
Lin Zhongxuan stood up and first helped General Manager Wu get a bowl of soup. He originally wanted to help the other two as well, but Ai Wen and Yu Yuanhang waved their hands and said they would do it themselves. After the two of them finished getting their soup, he and Zhang Ge got their soup.
Mr. Wu had already started drinking the wolfberry and chrysanthemum pork rib soup.
He scooped a spoonful of soup and drank it. The warm soup had an irresistible sweetness, with the fragrance of chrysanthemum, the sweetness of goji berries, and the meaty aroma of pork ribs. The taste was more mellow than ordinary goji berry and chrysanthemum water.
It tasted even better than I expected. The soup was sweet and refreshing. Even though it was made with pork ribs and there were still some oil droplets on the surface, all that remained when I drank it was the fragrance of goji berries and chrysanthemums, along with a faint meaty aroma. It wasn't fishy at all.
Compared to the morel mushroom and bamboo fungus stewed pigeon soup and the matsutake mushroom and fish maw chicken soup I had the other two days ago, this wolfberry and chrysanthemum pork rib soup has a simple and natural flavor that is just as good as the other two soups.
After drinking three spoonfuls of soup, he simply picked up the bowl and drank it directly from it, quickly finishing the entire bowl before letting out a satisfied sigh: "I didn't expect this soup to be so good, no worse than the one I had a couple of days ago."
Evan also drank a small bowl of soup: "This soup is really good, it's sweet and delicious."
"I've really learned something new today. I never imagined that adding goji berries and chrysanthemums to pork ribs would make such a delicious soup," Yu Yuanhang nodded in agreement.
Zhang Ge had heard Lin Zhongxuan mention a while ago that Gu's Private Kitchen on Suli Street was quite delicious, but he didn't take it seriously at the time. This was his first time eating there.
She nodded in agreement: "This soup is quite refreshing, perfect for summer."
Lin Zhongxuan silently drank his soup, and breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing their affirmation. It seemed that choosing Gu's Private Kitchen was the right decision.
Each piece of pork rib in the bowl was uniformly colored. Mr. Wu picked up his chopsticks, took a piece, and ate it. The pork rib was tender and juicy, with the purest meaty flavor. It was soaked in the broth and had a slightly sweet taste, which was no worse than those pork ribs that were stir-fried with salt and savory sauce.
The pork ribs are so tender that the meat falls off the bone with just one bite. The meat is not dry and won't get stuck in your teeth because it's cooked until it's soft enough to swallow after a few chews.
As Mr. Wu has gotten older in recent years, he prefers lighter dishes and enjoys the original flavor of the ingredients. Of course, he also occasionally indulges in savory and spicy meat dishes in order to sample delicacies from different regions.
He finished the three pieces of pork ribs in his bowl and was very satisfied.
The staff quickly followed up with pan-fried shrimp stuffed tofu and braised chicken with whelks.
Seeing the tempting appearance and smelling the delicious aroma, no one was in the mood for small talk this time. Everyone reached out their chopsticks and picked up their favorite dishes to eat.
Following the idea of eating something light first, Mr. Wu picked up a piece of stuffed tofu and ate it.
The tofu was covered in a thick, clear sauce. As he picked it up and put it in the bowl, the sauce dripped down the edge of the tofu into the clean bowl. He picked it up and took a bite.
You can tell this tofu is good quality just by tasting it; it has a rich bean flavor with a hint of firewood aroma, and the meat filling makes it even more flavorful.
The meat filling stuffed into the tofu is also well-seasoned, with the savory aroma of minced meat, the sweetness of shrimp paste, and the mushroom fragrance of shiitake mushrooms blending together. When you chew it, the slightly grainy texture makes it even more fragrant, and when eaten with the delicate and tender tofu, it is savory and delicious.
Just then, the waiter brought over five bowls of rice. Mr. Wu took another bite of the stuffed tofu, this time with even more tofu and meat filling. He then mixed it with rice and ate it.
The braised chicken with whelks is served in a clay pot, with pieces of chicken dyed a dark brown color. The tender white meat is partially exposed from the whelk shells, and garnished with scallions, ginger slices, and small red chilies, adding a lot of color to this dish.
Evan chose to eat the braised chicken with whelks first, and she put a piece of chicken and two whelks into her bowl.
For people who don't usually eat whelks, it can be a bit difficult to get the meat inside. You have to use a toothpick to poke out the tender white meat hidden inside the whelk shell before you can enjoy it.
Evan, on the other hand, was an expert at eating whelks. He picked up a whelk with his chopsticks and brought it close to his mouth. He sucked on the opening of the whelk, and the first thing he tasted was the salty, savory, and spicy flavor. The sweet juice flowed into his mouth, and then the whole tender whelk meat slid into his mouth.
She bit into the whelk meat, tasting an even richer salty, spicy flavor than before. The overflowing juice seemed to carry a faint salty taste of the sea. The meat was firm and bouncy. After chewing a few times and savoring all the freshness, she swallowed it.
After eating one, Evan felt he had only just begun to taste it and wasn't quite satisfied. So he picked up another whelk, brought it close to his mouth, sucked on it a few times, and then ate the whelk meat. Once again, he tasted the salty, spicy, and irresistibly fresh flavor. This time, he even tasted the aroma of chicken. He chewed it a few times and swallowed it.
Temporarily resisting the urge to eat another whelk, Evan picked up the chicken from his bowl and ate it.
It's savory with a hint of spiciness, the chicken skin has a slightly crispy texture and is deliciously caramelized, while the meat inside is tender and juicy, infused with the fresh aroma of whelks.
Evan used his chopsticks to pick up a piece of chicken and whelk and put them in his bowl again. This time, after sucking on the whelk meat, he directly bit into a piece of chicken and ate it together, making it even more delicious.
Yu Yuanhang followed in General Manager Wu's footsteps and picked up a piece of shrimp-stuffed tofu to eat. The meat filling, made of minced meat, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms, was very flavorful. When eaten with the tofu, along with the thick and savory sauce, it was just as good as those big fish and meat dishes.
After taking two bites, he simply finished the last small piece of shrimp-stuffed tofu with rice.
Yu Yuanhang was thinking of taking another piece to eat, but when he looked up, he saw that Evan, who was sitting opposite him, was eating the braised chicken with whelks with great relish. So he changed his mind and simply took a piece of chicken to eat.
It's savory and spicy, with a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat inside. You can feel every inch of the chicken's texture as you chew, along with a subtle seafood flavor, probably from whelks.
After finishing the whole piece of chicken, Yu Yuanhang couldn't find any fault with it. He felt that the dish had captured the essence of baked chicken, and the whelks were a perfect match, adding a lot of flavor to the chicken.
He picked up another whelk and put it in his bowl to eat. Naturally, he wouldn't suck the whelk meat out with his mouth like Evan did. The waiter had reminded him that the whelk meat could be picked out with a toothpick when the food was served, and they even provided disposable gloves.
Yu Yuanhang simply put on a glove with his left hand, picked up the whelk with the shell opening facing him, and took a toothpick with his right hand to poke into the exposed white and tender meat. He felt a little resistance but it didn't affect him. He used the toothpick to hold the whelk meat he was poking into and pulled it outward with a little force.
Success on the first try.
The long strips of whelk meat he pulled out were slightly curled up. He ate them directly with a toothpick, tasting the salty, spicy flavor, and the unique sweetness of the whelk.
The meat of the whelk is firm and slightly elastic, with a chewy texture and a great taste. You can savor the flavor in just a few bites and then swallow it after chewing.
Yu Yuanhang got a little hooked. He immediately picked up another whelk with his chopsticks in his right hand and put it into his left glove. He then picked up the toothpick from the bowl again and used the same method to continue poking and tearing out the whelk meat to eat.
Seeing how much they were enjoying their meal, Mr. Wu finally turned his attention to the braised chicken with whelks after eating two pieces of fried tofu stuffed with fresh shrimp.
He has tasted many delicacies and knows that if the whelks are prepared well, the chicken will taste just as good.
Mr. Wu had eaten whelks before and knew how to use a toothpick to poke out the whelk meat.
He also put on a disposable glove on his left hand, used his right hand to pick up a piece of whelk meat with chopsticks and put it on his left glove, then put down the chopsticks, picked up a toothpick, and used a more skillful technique than Yu Yuanhang to pull out the whelk meat and put it in his mouth to eat.
As he tasted the whelk meat, Mr. Wu nodded repeatedly, his small eyes, usually associated with a round face, squinting even smaller with pleasure.
After swallowing, he couldn't help but praise, "These whelks are cooked to perfection, with a salty and spicy flavor, and the meat isn't overcooked, remaining tender, smooth, and sweet—they're so fresh!"
Zhang Ge had just tried the braised chicken with whelks. He had eaten both chicken and whelks before, and now he was completely impressed by the taste of Gu's private kitchen. If the soup and two dishes were so delicious, the meat dishes before must have been just as good.
He secretly regretted not believing Lin Zhongxuan's recommendation back then, thus missing out on so many days.
He smiled and echoed Mr. Wu, saying sincerely, "Yes, I didn't like eating whelks before. I thought it was too much trouble to use a toothpick to pull out the meat. But after trying it today, I think it's worth the trouble to eat such delicious whelks."
Mr. Wu laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Great minds think alike! Such high-quality braised chicken with whelks is indeed a rare find."
Lin Zhongxuan, as always, enjoyed every meat dish at Gu's Private Kitchen, and nodded in agreement: "This braised chicken with whelks is quite good."
Yu Yuanhang laughed and said, "Sister Aiwen is really amazing. Her technique of eating whelks with her bare mouth is much more convenient than us using toothpicks to poke them."
"The whelks at this shop are cleaned very well. It's really convenient to suck out the whole whelk meat with your mouth. The main thing is that you can suck out the juice hidden inside the whelk, which is especially sweet and fresh. You can also taste more of the salty, savory and spicy flavors," Evan said with a pleasant smile.
Of all the whelks she's ever eaten, this dish ranks in her top three.
Mr. Wu readily agreed, saying, "We can't learn Aiven's unique way of eating whelks for now, but it's quite fun to eat them by piercing the meat with a toothpick. Everyone should eat more if they like; I have a huge appetite right now."
After saying that, he picked up another whelk, put it on his left glove, and started using a toothpick to poke and eat the whelk meat.
Except for Evan, everyone else was wearing gloves and too lazy to take them off, so they simply ate the whelks first, and occasionally changed their taste by using their right hand to pick up chicken, shrimp and stuffed tofu with chopsticks.
During this time, the staff didn't even have time to attend to the beer-braised duck that was served.
By the time everyone had finished eating, there were very few whelks left in the casserole, and half of the chicken was gone.
Evan, who was best at eating whelks, was sucking on them until her lips and the walls of her mouth were a little sore. She finished the rice in her bowl with the whelk-baked chicken and the shrimp-stuffed tofu. She wasn't in a hurry to try the equally tempting beer duck, so she simply ate half a bowl of soup to moisten her mouth and rest.
Mr. Wu was the first to remove his disposable gloves. He thoroughly enjoyed eating the whelks, finding them delicious for the first time, especially since the meat had to be extracted with a toothpick.
At the same time, he retained some rationality. Even though he had eaten quite a bit of fried shrimp stuffed tofu and braised chicken with whelks, which were both very appetizing, he had only eaten half of the rice in his bowl.
After all, one's stomach has limited space, and one cannot let too much rice take up space, otherwise how can he eat the meat and vegetables later?
Mr. Wu picked up his water glass and took a few sips of Pu'er tea to get rid of the salty, spicy taste in his mouth. As soon as he put the water glass down, Zhongxuan, with great insight, immediately picked up the teapot and helped to refill the glass with Pu'er tea to about eight-tenths full.
He laughed and said, "Xiao Lin, the restaurant you chose today is excellent. It's worth it even if there isn't a private room. It's quite lively here, and the food tastes much better."
Looking around, all the tables in the store were full of customers, all engrossed in eating meat and vegetables with expressions of enjoyment. The aroma of the meat and vegetables wafted from the tables, making one's appetite whetted just by smelling it.
Lin Zhongxuan smiled modestly: "I'm glad you don't mind, Mr. Wu."
"If you don't mind, you can come often in the future," Mr. Wu said with a hearty laugh.
He picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of duck meat that was also very dark brown. It was salty, fragrant, and rich in flavor. The meat was tender, juicy, and flavorful, with a hint of malt. It must have tasted like it was cooked with beer.
As he chewed, Mr. Wu gradually tasted the slight spiciness of the duck meat, which immediately enriched its flavor.
After finishing the duck meat, he could still taste the rich salty and malty aroma in his mouth, so he couldn't resist picking up another piece to eat.
This time, the duck meat was just as tender and flavorful, falling off the bone with minimal chewing. Mr. Wu spat out the bones and savored the salty, spicy, and savory flavors. The beer aroma added a refreshing touch, making the duck meat even more mellow and rich.
He enjoyed his meal, and the others were also immersed in the delicious beer-braised duck.
Yu Yuanhang couldn't help but exclaim, "This beer-braised duck tastes better than the ones I've had elsewhere. First of all, the duck meat is tender enough, without any fishy or gamey smell. The beer is also well-chosen, making the duck meat tender and juicy with a subtle beer aroma. I almost got drunk while eating it."
Everyone laughed upon hearing this, and Mr. Wu said, "Young people tend to exaggerate, but it really is quite delicious."
Evan laughed and said, "This beer duck is quite good. The restaurant even removed the duck skin before cooking, which greatly reduces the greasiness of the beer duck. Plus, it has a refreshing beer aroma, so you won't get tired of eating it."
Zhang Ge couldn't help but say, "Many restaurants' meat dishes are salty and flavorful, but they tend to mask the original taste of the ingredients. But this beer duck is equally salty and spicy, with the aroma of beer. Among so many flavors, you can still taste the aroma of the duck meat, which is quite rare."
After listening, General Manager Wu gave him a thumbs up: "Well said, you've expressed my thoughts. You're a promising talent for appreciating fine food."
Even though he hadn't drunk any alcohol today, and had only tasted a bit of the beer flavor in the duck meat, he still looked a little drunk.
Zhang Ge smiled modestly and said, "It's all from what you told me these past few days, Mr. Wu."
Everyone continued eating the beer-braised duck. When the waiter brought out another beer-braised duck and stir-fried chicken with mushrooms, everyone reached for the only vegetarian dish.
This dish sounds delicious, and it looks delicious too. The white porcelain plate is filled with various colors: the light yellow of the termite mushrooms, the orange-red of the shrimp, the firm white of the yam, the green of the snow peas, and the garnish of green and yellow bell peppers, making it look very refreshing.
Mr. Wu roughly picked up a mouthful of mushrooms with his chopsticks and put them into his bowl, then carefully picked out some chicken-of-the-woods mushrooms to eat.
The chicken-of-the-woods mushrooms taste very fresh, with a tender and firm texture that is chewy, and a rich mushroom aroma combined with the savory flavor of the sauce, as well as a slight spiciness.
Then, casually pick up other things from the bowl to eat. The snow peas are crisp and refreshing, the yam slices are soft and tender, and even the green and yellow peppers are only slightly spicy. The main flavor comes from the savory aroma of the sauce, which is also slightly sweet.
These side dishes all have the umami flavor of termite mushrooms.
Mr. Wu stretched out his chopsticks and this time accurately picked up the shrimp that had slipped through the net earlier and put it into his mouth.
Compared to the shrimp paste mixed in with the meat filling of the shrimp-stuffed tofu, eating a whole shrimp directly is obviously more enjoyable, and you can also directly feel the firmness and sweetness of the shrimp meat, along with the mushroom aroma of chicken of the season.
After tasting another dish, Mr. Wu, like a gourmet, commented: "This stir-fried chicken fungus is also very good. The chicken fungus goes well with each vegetable, and the fresh, crisp, tender, soft, and smooth textures are all there."
Yu Yuanhang nodded repeatedly in agreement, "That's right, and it tastes especially refreshing. After eating so many meat dishes, this dish is just right."
"Sigh, I'm starting to envy you guys working in Jiang City so you can come over and eat at Gu's Private Kitchen all the time. Suddenly I realize there's one downside to our place in Beishi: we don't have Gu's Private Kitchen here," Ai Wen said with a sigh, sounding quite sad.
There was some genuine feeling involved; she didn't know how she would quit eating Gu's private dishes after returning to Taipei.
Lin Zhongxuan joked, "We can cooperate more in the future. You are welcome to come to Jiang City often to eat Gu's private dishes."
Having eaten for a while now, he was incredibly grateful that he had invited his business partners to Gu's Private Kitchen for dinner.
It's one thing that the partner was happy and satisfied with the meal, but a couple of days ago, there was also drinking and socializing during the meal. Today, he just forgot to bring his own wine because he was used to eating at Gu's Private Kitchen. The wine here is mostly beer, which isn't very presentable.
Fortunately, Mr. Wu and his two companions enjoyed the meal to the fullest and showed no interest in drinking alcohol, completely absorbed in savoring the delicious meat dishes.
Evan chuckled: "If this collaboration goes well, there will be opportunities in the future."
Mr. Wu sat down and ate some matsutake mushrooms, savoring their aroma and freshness. He smiled and nodded.
It's unclear whether he was praising the deliciousness of the termite mushroom or agreeing with Evan's words.
Everyone ate and chatted, casually picking out the meat and vegetables they wanted to try.
Mr. Wu also asked, "Are the lunch and dinner menus the same at this restaurant?"
Lin Zhongxuan understood what President Wu meant and nodded to explain: "Yes, President Wu, the menu here changes every day, but the menu for lunch and dinner is the same. When my family and I come over, we choose one meal to eat. My parents told me that some customers are not satisfied with just one meal and come back in the evening to order some more of their favorite dishes."
Evan laughed and said, "Such delicious meat dishes, I wouldn't get tired of eating them twice a day, but it's never as refreshing as eating different dishes."
Mr. Wu was somewhat interested and asked Yu Yuanhang, "What time is our flight tomorrow? What are our plans after we get back to Taipei?"
Yu Yuanhang was quite clear about the itinerary and shook his head: "Mr. Wu, our flight is tomorrow at noon. After we return to Taipei, there are no work arrangements for the time being, so you can all rest."
Aiven understood what President Wu meant and was somewhat expectant.
Mr. Wu asked, "How about we change our return trip? We can have a meal at Gu's Private Kitchen tomorrow at noon before heading back."
Evan immediately replied, "I'm fine with it."
Yu Yuanhang also enjoyed the lunch, and nodded with a smile: "President Wu is wise."
Mr. Wu said happily, "Okay, it's settled then."
The fact that the three partners were willing to change their flight just to have another meal at Gu's Private Kitchen shows they genuinely love the restaurant's food. Providing good hospitality will also boost the company's image and help them complete the tasks assigned by their superiors.
Lin Zhongxuan laughed and said, "That's great, we'll come back tomorrow to try the new meat dishes."
Zhang Ge nodded: "Yes, we've learned a lot of new things while having dinner with you, Mr. Wu."
Mr. Wu laughed heartily a few times and urged everyone to continue eating.
The pan-fried shrimp stuffed tofu, the braised chicken with whelks, and the stir-fried chicken with matsutake mushrooms were all eaten up. Only a little bit of the two beer duck dishes were left. The chrysanthemum and goji berry soup was finished long ago. Even the spare ribs were completely eaten, leaving only the goji berries, chrysanthemums, and ginger slices in the soup base.
Still feeling it wasn't enough, Mr. Wu gestured for another serving of soup: "This goji berry and chrysanthemum soup is refreshing and can also clear heat and detoxify. Let's drink more of it, just like drinking water."
Lin Zhongxuan naturally smiled and agreed, then called over a waiter to order an extra serving of soup.
During the session, everyone went to the restroom to relieve stress before sitting down to chat and drink soup.
Su Nianxiang came to Gu's Private Kitchen for a meal as usual today. Mealtime has become the moment she looks forward to most in Jiang City.
More than the long-term effects of fading acne scars, she focused on the aroma of the meat and vegetables, savoring each dish.
For lunch, she ordered braised chicken with whelks, pan-fried stuffed tofu with shrimp, and goji berry and chrysanthemum soup.
Fang Nianxiang was taken aback when she first heard the name of the soup. After ordering, she took out her phone and searched for the soup on Baidu. She was even happier when she saw its benefits.
Drinking more wolfberry and chrysanthemum soup can clear heat, detoxify, improve eyesight, remove acne, and nourish the eyes.
After the waiter served the goji berry and chrysanthemum soup, Fang Nianxiang scooped up a bowl and drank it, savoring the sweet and meaty aroma with each sip.
She decided she would order another serving of this soup that evening. Once she got home, she would make it often!
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