Luo Shuning and Gu Luo came out of the kitchen carrying rice. The rice in the white porcelain bowl was steamed with distinct grains and was emitting a faint steam.
“Dinner is ready!”
Gu Luo distributed the bowls to everyone. There was still some sauce on his apron. He smiled brightly and said to Tang's mother:
"Auntie, please try our cooking and give us your feedback."
"Tuo."
Tang's mother picked up the chopsticks with a smile, her eyes moving around the dishes on the table, and finally picked up the stir-fried pork closest to her - this seemingly simple dish actually requires the most time-tested cooking, the meat slices cannot be overcooked, the green peppers cannot be soft, and the seasonings must be evenly coated.
The moment you pick it up with chopsticks, you can feel the tenderness of the meat slices, the perfect ratio of fat to lean meat, the sauce firmly hanging on the meat with distinct texture, and the green pepper shreds, which makes people's appetite just by looking at it.
Tang's mother put the meat slice into her mouth. When her teeth touched it lightly, she first tasted the rich aroma of the sauce, with a hint of freshness from the soy sauce and the mellowness from the dark soy sauce, followed by the slight spiciness and crisp sweetness of the green pepper, and finally the tenderness of the pork itself. The fat spread in her mouth, and the aroma instantly filled her taste buds, but it was not greasy at all. Even the fragrance of the rice became particularly tempting.
After chewing it twice, his eyes widened slightly, his chopsticks paused in mid-air, his face filled with genuine surprise. He swallowed it after a while, his voice a little incredulous:
"This.....this is too delicious..."
Her cooking has always been good, but I have never tasted such rich flavors. The simple stir-fried meat can be made so fresh and tasty, and even the green peppers are crispy and tender to the right degree.
"Auntie, if you want to eat more, please eat more!"
Before Gu Luo could express his opinion, Gu Ximan immediately raised her chin, raised the corners of her mouth high, and couldn't hide the pride in her tone:
"Brother Chou is really good at cooking. We always scramble to eat his food. It's even better than what five-star chefs make."
As she spoke, she picked up a piece of pork ribs and put it into Tang Xiaoxiao's bowl, and poured a bowl of sea bass soup for both of them. Her chin was almost raised to the sky, like a little peacock seeking credit. If she had a tail, it would definitely be wagging it happily at this moment.
Luo Shuling nodded, her mouth full of food:
"That's right, brother's cooking is the best in the world."
The other sisters also had proud smiles in their eyes - Gu Luo's cooking skills have always been the pride of the family.
"It's really delicious. Auntie, I think I need to eat more today."
Tang's mother had really lost her appetite recently, but at this moment, the stir-fried meat whetted her appetite. She picked up another piece of seasonal vegetables with chopsticks. The crisp and tender vegetables had a light garlic aroma, which was refreshing and relieved the greasiness. She then took a sip of the sea bass soup. The delicious soup slid down her throat and warmed her stomach, making her feel very comfortable.
Since it was her first time eating it, she finished her bowl of rice very quickly, but to be honest, she really didn't eat enough.
She originally thought that she would just eat this, but Luo Shuling had already snatched her bowl away with a smile:
"Auntie, there's a rule in our family that if my brother cooks for us, he has to eat two bowls of rice. You can't make an exception!"
This wasn't a rule at all. Tang's mother knew it clearly. The children were afraid that she would be unhappy, so they made up an excuse.
She looked at Luo Shuling's back as she ran to get the rice, then looked at the table full of steaming dishes. The restraint in her heart completely dissipated, and a long-lost relaxed smile appeared on her face:
"Oh, Xiaoluo and Xiaoning's cooking skills are amazing. It's really delicious. Auntie, I have to eat more today."
This is the magic of good food.
Delicious food brings joy to people.
Tang Xiaoxiao had been silently observing her mother's expression. Seeing her brows relax, the fatigue in her eyes replaced by satisfaction, and she took the initiative to pick up a piece of pork ribs and chew it slowly, the little guy quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
She cast a subtle glance of gratitude at Gu Luo out of the corner of her eye - thank you, Brother Gu Luo, for allowing mom to have a happy meal.
The sunlight shone through the gauze curtains onto Tang's mother's smiling face. The aroma of the food mixed with her warm laughter made this lunch full of healing magic.
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After dinner, Tang's mother stood up to say goodbye.
This time Gu Luo did not try to keep him.
Before leaving, Tang's mother rubbed Tang's little head and ran her fingertips through her daughter's soft hair: "Mom will go home first. You have to listen to your brothers and sisters here, okay?"
Tang Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling: "Goodbye, Mom!"
Tang's mother agreed with a smile. When she turned around, her eyes swept over the children surrounding her daughter in the living room. The relief in her eyes could not be hidden - with these children around, she felt completely at ease.
Gu Luo walked her to the elevator. Tang's mother's steps became lighter and the fatigue on her face faded a lot. "Xiao Luo, I really troubled you today. The food was really delicious."
"You're welcome, Auntie."
Gu Luo smiled and waved, watching the elevator door slowly close.
When I returned to my apartment, the living room was already bustling again.
The comedy was still playing. Gu Ximan and Luo Shuling, two little foodies, were sitting on the sofa eating melon seeds. Lu Xuexue held Tang Xiaoxiao in her arms, letting her lean on her shoulder, and the two of them were talking in a low voice with their heads touching.
The plates on the dining table were empty, having been eaten clean, and the bowls and dishes were piled up together, exuding the warmth of a satisfied meal.
Gu Luo rolled up his sleeves and cleaned up the dishes with Luo Shuning.
Warm water flowed from the kitchen faucet, and the detergent foam slid gently on the porcelain bowl.
Luo Shuning looked sideways at him while wiping the dishes, and suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Xiaobao, when I was cleaning the water basket at the beginning, I found a wad of cash at the bottom."
Gu Luo was slightly startled, and his hand movements paused, and the foam dripped down the edge of the bowl into the sink. Then he regained his composure and continued to wipe the bowl with the rag:
"Hey, Dabao, the stick."
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