The meal consisted of ten dishes, a very generous spread with a good balance of meat and vegetables. The first dish served was the main course: pan-fried grass carp. This grass carp was caught from my father-in-law's pond, and the freshly killed meat was even more delicious. The second dish was braised prawns in oil. The prawns were about the size of a thumb, and he had brought them back on his way home. The meat was tender and looked very appetizing.
The third dish was braised chicken in soy sauce. A whole hen that hadn't laid any eggs yet was stewed in a pressure cooker in a prepared broth for an hour. The texture of the meat changed completely, and the flavor of the soy sauce broth blended perfectly with the chicken itself. With just one bite, the chicken meat would separate from the bone without any effort of using your tongue. Even the chicken bones were infused with flavor.
The fourth dish is lotus root and pork patties. Tender lotus root is diced and mixed with minced pork, then a suitable amount of starch and a little seasoning are added and put into a frying pan. It is fresh and not greasy, and the crispness of the lotus root balances the chewiness of the pork.
The fifth dish is stir-fried beef, which is made by slicing beef into thin slices, adding scallions and celery, and stir-frying it over high heat.
The sixth dish served was a large iron pot containing a whole goose. But the dish wasn't over yet. The iron pot was placed in the very center, half a bottle of Niulanshan liquor was poured in, and then a fire was lit. The entire iron pot burst into flames, leaving everyone stunned.
The Yan Shuangwen and Yan Shuangwu sisters knew that Li Sheng was a good cook, but they didn't know that he had so many different dishes.
The seventh dish is a combination of meat and vegetables. It can't all be meat; there should be something to cut through the richness. So, a plate of lean meat and cabbage, glistening with oil and looking like jade, was served.
The eighth dish was also a green vegetable: braised green peppers with fermented black beans. This dish was probably the simplest and most unpretentious, but it was also one of my parents-in-law's favorite dishes.
The next two dishes were shredded pork with garlic sauce and the last dish was tom yum soup.
The baby girl was already impatiently waiting for dinner to be served. Zhang Hang said with pride and joy, "My brother Sheng is amazing. He can handle both formal and informal occasions. He can fight a tiger with one punch and also handle an embroidery needle."
Yan Shuangwu had already swallowed hard, eagerly awaiting the start of the meal. Yan Shuangwen's throat was also moving noticeably. The dishes looked even better than those in restaurants, with perfect color, aroma, and taste.
The dish certainly met everyone's expectations, and Yan Shuangwen rarely praised anyone, saying, "Not bad."
Yan Shuangwu went even further, exclaiming, "This is absolutely delicious! Li Sheng, it's a shame you're not a chef!"
Mr. Li himself was quite modest, taking a bite of rice in a refined manner: "I'm glad you like it. I was worried you wouldn't be used to it."
After all, these two sisters spent money; 60,000 yuan could buy so much food.
Overall, the meal was quite enjoyable. After the meal, Yan Shuangwen and Yan Shuangwu were taken to Zhang Hang's house to settle in. The two sisters were not picky and were happy as long as they had a place to sleep.
Milkball showed extra enthusiasm: "Sisters, if you're not used to living here, just tell Milkball and Milkball will help you. If you want to eat anything, just tell Milkball. Milkball has lots of pocket money and Milkball will buy it for you pretty sisters."
Even the usually serious Yan Shuangwen was amused, and couldn't help but pinch the little dumpling's cheek, thinking to himself how adorable it was.
Yan Shuangwu was absolutely enamored with Naituan. The more she learned about Naituan, the more she believed that the child had exceptional talent and was a martial arts prodigy. Coupled with her angelic face and her soft, endearing personality, she couldn't bear to part with her.
She brought up her idea from six months ago again with Li Sheng: "What do you think about the milk collection group becoming my apprentices?"
Li Sheng pointed to the baby sitting astride Yan Shuangwu's neck: "You have to ask her if she agrees. I'd be more than happy to have someone help me take care of the child."
Yan Shuangwen, who was standing to the side, pushed up the glasses that didn't exist on his nose and said, "Actually, I can also be her mentor. The world's strongest brain is definitely better than the teachers in the school. If you are not at ease, I can go and get all the certificates at each stage."
Mr. Li looked his daughter up and down, and she was indeed adorable. She was cute, smart, and witty. He would be happy to have her too.
The little girl looked at her father expectantly: "Daddy, can I?"
Li Sheng smiled indulgently and said the same thing again: "These two older sisters are very capable. You can have them if you like."
Once it was confirmed, the three of them were overjoyed. Yan Shuangwu immediately carried the milk ball and ran off, while Yan Shuangwen's eyes were also filled with smiles.
He felt quite at ease leaving the nursing team in the care of the two girls, especially with Zhang Hang taking care of them as well. For the rest of the time, he would focus wholeheartedly on his studies. He didn't know what kind of environment he would face next, so he needed to be fully prepared.
After settling the two sisters in, Li Sheng drove Zhang Hang to a car dealership in the city in his dilapidated van.
The two were dressed simply, but the sales staff still greeted them very warmly.
Zhang Hang seemed a little disappointed, and whispered in Li Sheng's ear, "I was thinking that since we're dressed like this, we should at least put on a show of looking down on people, and then throw a million at him to make his face swollen."
Li Sheng glanced at him and said, "Where did you get so many imaginary enemies, kid?"
The man introduced was a middle-aged man with a slightly overweight belly, but Zhang Hang's eyes immediately fell on a BMW, which cost 1.12 million.
"How about this one or two, Brother Sheng? Doesn't he look incredibly handsome?"
Mr. Li: "I'm glad you like it."
The transaction was ultimately successful, but Mr. Li did not seem to have any intention of buying the car.
"Brother Sheng, now that you're rich, why don't you buy yourself a car?"
Mr. Li pointed to his Wuling van: "I have one here, it's fast, performs well, has a lot of space, and no one will covet it."
Zhang Hang gave Li Sheng a big thumbs up, expressing his blessings and respect: "I'm different, I like to be flamboyant."
The next day, the two grown men drove their beloved car home, and Zhang Hang's house was bustling with visitors. All the aunts and uncles in the village came over, and Zhang Hang's father even insisted that he put a big red flower on the car and set off a string of firecrackers.
When Li Sheng returned home, he found his father-in-law sitting at the door smoking. Looking at Li Sheng, he couldn't help but ask, "Your live streaming is so popular, I've seen it too. It's so dangerous, are you still going to continue with the milk group?"
Li Sheng nodded: "Father-in-law, you already know about Naituan's eyes. They turned Naituan into a normal child. I have to sign the travel contract, but they have also promised to do their best to ensure Naituan's safety. I will also do my best to protect her."
In the end, the father-in-law just let out a long sigh and went inside without saying anything else.
Mr. Li took out a bag of cash and a bank card and gave them to his mother-in-law: "Please keep these. I want to discuss building a house with you."
After all, his parents-in-law were getting old, and after Li Sheng returned, he became the head of the household. The elderly couple generally didn't object to his suggestions.
The construction of the new house was quickly finalized, and everything seemed to be going smoothly.
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