Chapter 31 Shen Yu Wants to Eat Sauce Pancakes
Su Yingxue opened the system with great anticipation. A virtual light flashed, and then the system voice cheerfully sounded: "Congratulations, host, for obtaining the snack 'Fuding Meat Slices'."
Su Yingxue opened the recipes provided by the system with great interest, and as she looked at them, her thoughts drifted away. Fuding meat slices, like Tujia savory pancakes, are both local delicacies with strong regional characteristics.
Legend has it that during the late Ming Dynasty, there was a butcher who always had some meat left over from selling meat each day. To avoid waste, he had a brilliant idea: he carefully chopped the leftover meat, added starch and other seasonings, and meticulously made meatballs, which he then sold to the villagers nearby. Later, through generations of continuous improvement, these meatballs gradually evolved into the popular meat slices we know today.
Su Yingxue carefully studied the recipe and discovered that Fuding pork slices used fresh pork hind leg meat, which needed to be repeatedly pounded with a wooden stick until it became a fine paste.
She couldn't help but think that if these savory pancakes and Fuding pork slices were paired together, the taste would be absolutely wonderful—one fresh and fragrant, the other salty and savory—surely satisfying different palates. Moreover, this way, the situation where everyone wanted soy milk from her a few days ago could also be resolved.
The next morning, Su Yingxue went to the market with great enthusiasm, intending to buy fresh pork hind leg meat to take the first step in making Fuding pork slices.
As she strolled among the stalls in the market, she glanced up and noticed that the television above was broadcasting entertainment news.
On the screen, Shen Yu was being interviewed. Su Yingxue looked at the familiar face on the screen and felt as if she had been transported to another world, as if time had slowed down.
However, she quickly regained her composure and, without lingering, continued to focus on purchasing fresh vegetables.
On the other side, Shen Yu sat in front of the makeup mirror, looking at the bland and tasteless weight-loss meal in the bowl, her brows furrowed tightly, and she had no appetite at all.
She had been in Hengdian for almost two weeks. At first, she was very happy, thinking that it was a good thing that she didn't have to eat the same old boxed meals. There were many snacks here, and she could also order takeout, so she could eat whatever she wanted.
But who would have thought that in just five days, she would already be missing the braised pork that Su Yingxue had made last time so much. That braised pork was a bright red color, fatty but not greasy, melted in her mouth, and every bite was unforgettable.
"Sister, stop sighing and eat!" Zhu Xiaoxiao thoughtfully picked out the last small piece of salmon in the bowl and handed it to Shen Yu's mouth.
Shen Yu's pretty face was full of worry. She said helplessly, "Xiaoxiao, what do you think Sister Xiaosu is doing?"
"I don't know either. Are you hungry? I'll give you another cucumber." Zhu Xiaoxiao was getting anxious seeing that Shen Yu couldn't eat.
"Alright, alright, we'll finish filming 'Chang'an Banquet' soon, I'll give you a few days off." Zhu Xiaoxiao brought over another washed cucumber. Shen Yu waved her hand, "No! No! Cucumber! Even a dog wouldn't eat that!"
"I don't want a holiday, I want to eat something delicious." Shen Yu put the salmon in her mouth and immediately spat it out. She couldn't help but think of the Peking duck that Su Yingxue made last time.
The roast duck's skin was glistening with oil, giving it an enticing sheen and an irresistible aroma that made one's mouth water.
“We talked about this last time. Your senior’s home isn’t far from Hengdian. Her grandma is in the hospital, and I remember she also mentioned wanting to find a shop near the hospital to sell some snacks. I just don’t know the exact location,” Zhu Xiaoxiao blinked, trying hard to recall.
“Peace Hospital? I know it. It’s a top-tier hospital with a great reputation in the province.” Shen Yu muttered to herself, when a sudden inspiration flashed through her mind. “Last time she sent something, I went with her, and I think the address was Peace Hospital.”
Shen Yu picked up her phone, opened the latest short video app, and searched for "food at Heping Hospital". The search results disappointed her; the few that popped up were mostly about savory pancakes.
"Family members, does anyone know? The savory pancakes at Heping Hospital are so delicious!"
"Explore the secret of the Peace Hospital's savory scallion pancakes—only available at night!"
"You don't understand the joy of carbs, but I think only savory pancakes understand me."
Shen Yu angrily threw her phone aside and muttered, "What's going on! It's not stir-fry, it's all savory pancakes."
"No, look closely. Isn't that Sister Su making the savory pancakes?" Zhu Xiaoxiao suddenly pointed at the screen and said.
"Really?" Shen Yu was skeptical, so she picked up her phone again and carefully watched the video.
In the video, Su Yingxue was wearing a mask, but her unique figure and the way she held the kitchen knife were all too familiar to them.
Shen Yu narrowed her eyes, carefully examining Su Yingxue in the video, when she suddenly remembered a brand promotion she had rejected a couple of days ago.
The brand's advertisement was located in a large shopping mall not far from Heping Hospital, about five or six kilometers away.
Her eyes lit up, and with a wave of her hand, she exclaimed excitedly, "I'm going to eat savory pancakes! Sister Su's are sure to be delicious!"
The thought of eating Su Yingxue's savory pancakes filled Shen Yu with energy, and she even managed to get several takes right on the set during filming.
Even He Qianyu suspected that Shen Yu had taken some wrong medicine, as her condition was surprisingly good.
The morning's filming was finally finished. Shen Yu cautiously walked to Ye Lu's side, head down like a child who had done something wrong, and whispered, "Director Ye, I need to discuss something with you. I have a brand promotion opportunity, the day after tomorrow afternoon, and I'd like to ask for a day off!"
Ye Lu was intently watching the finished film. Seeing that Shen Yu was in such good spirits today, he was quite satisfied. After thinking about it, the general plot of the filming was almost complete; all that remained were to refine the details such as positioning and lighting.
So he nodded and said, "Okay, one day off. Come back right away."
Shen Yu nodded with a grin, and like a happy little bird, immediately ran out.
He Qianyu was left standing to the side, watching Shen Yu's retreating figure with a suspicious look. All day he had heard Shen Yu shouting, "I'm here for the savory pancake!" He had assumed she had accepted an endorsement deal for the savory pancake, but something felt off.
He kept this in mind and decided to have his assistant, Xiao Chen, contact Zhu Xiaoxiao the next day to find out what Shen Yu was up to.
He Qianyu looked at the boxed lunch in his hand, feeling no appetite whatsoever. He couldn't help but think of the smooth, hand-pulled noodles he had eaten before. He sighed silently, realizing he had really lost weight and didn't need to lose any more.
Director Ye Lu glanced at his waist, feeling that the weight he had painstakingly gained back a few days ago had vanished again. He stared at Shen Yu's retreating figure, utterly bewildered, unable to understand what had gotten into this girl lately. Judging from her listless expression as she ate her lunchbox, she was probably out looking for something better to eat again.
"Sigh, this girl..." Ye Lu shook his head helplessly, and the lively scene of everyone eating beef hot pot together a while ago suddenly flashed into his mind, and he immediately felt the aroma of meat in his mouth. "Ahem! In another half month after filming 'Chang'an Banquet' is over, I'll go out and get some barbecue!" He comforted himself, as if the sizzling barbecue was already right in front of him.
Meanwhile, Su Yingxue was completely unaware of all this and continued her habit of setting up her stall every night. These past few days, selling savory pancakes had garnered her a new group of fans, with Grandpa Hou being the most enthusiastic customer every day.
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