Chapter 25 Chapter 25
Zhou Fang stared at the dish pushed in front of her, and the first thing that came to her mind was the original appearance of the cabbage.
However, the cabbage in front of her didn't even have a worm hole, so she quickly shifted her attention to the dish itself.
"Vinegar-stirred cabbage, I haven't seen this dish in a long time."
Cooked vinegar has a special aroma that permeates the air. Just a few breaths of it will whet your appetite.
Zhou Fang had a rare appetite.
She slowly stretched out her chopsticks, picked up a piece and put it into her mouth.
Xiao Li watched so hard that he didn't even dare to breathe.
Professor Zhou Fang's appetite has been very poor these past two days. She hasn't eaten anything for two or three days. He just gave her some simple advice, and she actually ate!
What surprised him was yet to come.
According to his previous experience, Zhou Fang basically stopped after extending the chopsticks.
But today, Zhou Fang actually ate several mouthfuls in a row.
Li Aihua couldn't help swallowing.
Is this dish really that delicious? Even Professor Zhou ate it mouthful after mouthful.
Li Aihua was not the only one who was curious. Even the other three professors couldn't help but feel curious. The delicious dishes from Baolai Restaurant in their bowls no longer smelled good.
"Xiao Li, where did you buy this meal?"
“It’s a small stall at the door.”
Li Aihua recounted the situation truthfully.
"When I ordered food today, the head chef at Baolai Restaurant recommended a delicious stall in front of our school called Lunch Box. I hadn't eaten at a street stall in ages, so I decided to buy one to try."
The things came in plastic bags, which were indeed simpler than the packaging at Baolai Restaurant.
But it is such a simple thing, yet it is very attractive.
Zhou Fang eats very politely.
Because you eat slowly, you chew more.
Her satisfied expression lasted for an unusually long time.
It is crispy when you put it in your mouth, and you can taste the aroma of vinegar at first, and then after chewing it for a few times, you can taste the sweetness of the cabbage.
Sour taste is the best way to stimulate the taste buds.
Zhou Fang originally planned to eat only two bites, but before she knew it, she had eaten more than a dozen pieces of cabbage.
The people around her saw that she was absorbed in eating and stopped chatting for fear of disturbing her.
When Zhou Fang came to her senses, she was already half full.
When she looked up, she saw that everyone around her was staring at her eagerly.
She is old and feels a little embarrassed.
"Xiao Li, I ate a little too much. Sorry."
When pushing the dish back, Zhou Fang apologized.
Li Aihua was eager for Professor Zhou to eat more, so she pushed another serving of shrimp paste over to him.
"Sister Zhou, try this, it's also made by that little girl."
Zhou Fang had half put down her chopsticks, but when she heard this, she picked them up again.
"Shrimp Sliders?"
This word is fresh.
The city is close to the sea, and seafood often appears in daily dishes.
Zhou Fang had eaten shrimp many times before, but most of them were blanched or stir-fried, and she had never heard of shrimp paste.
When I opened the bag, I saw the small white and powdery shrimp balls mixed with vermicelli, and mixed with a strong garlic aroma.
For a moment, Zhou Fang didn't think of anything else, and subconsciously picked up one and put it in her mouth.
The tender shrimp meat has the unique sweetness of seafood.
Even though a lot of garlic was used, it did not suppress the freshness of the shrimp itself, but instead added a rich aroma.
"fresh."
Zhou Fang couldn't help but make a comment.
Xiao Li swallowed his saliva faster.
Seeing that Professor Zhou had no intention of eating the pickled cabbage anymore, Li Aihua couldn't help but pick up some with chopsticks.
With just one bite, his eyes lit up.
I immediately understood why Professor Zhou Fang, who always had a poor appetite, could eat so much.
This sour taste with a slight spicy flavor is perfect for the hot summer.
"It smells so good! No wonder the chef at Baolai Restaurant recommended it."
As soon as Li Aihua said this, the other three professors couldn't help but speak.
Several pairs of chopsticks were raised at the same time and reached towards the dish.
The portion He Tingting gave was not small, but there were too many people.
Each person uses one pair of chopsticks, and there is not much food left in the plastic bag.
Li Aihua was quick-eyed and quick-handed. Seeing that the food was almost gone, his chopsticks left an afterimage. He stuffed the food into his mouth quickly without any respect for the elderly as usual.
Zhou Fang was still eating the garlic shrimp balls slowly.
When I looked up again, several people's chopsticks were already fighting on the table.
She pushed the shrimp paste over with a helpless smile.
"Don't argue, this one is delicious too, try this one."
After being pointed out by Zhou Fang, Li Aihua's face suddenly turned red.
"Sister Zhou, no need. You eat first. It's most important that you are full."
Although Zhou Fang's anorexia is not serious, it has lasted for a long time, and over the years, her stomach has become smaller due to hunger.
It was a lot for her to eat so much today.
Now I feel full.
"I've already eaten. I haven't eaten so much in a long time. If you don't mind, you can try the rest."
Since she said so, others naturally became impolite.
The chopsticks were stretched out again.
He Tingting's shrimp balls are squeezed small, so the portion in a bowl looks extra large.
After Zhou Fang ate several of them, there were still about ten in the bag.
Li Aihua was quick enough and was the first to put the shrimp paste into her mouth.
The moment you cut into it with your teeth, the chewy texture of live shrimp instantly adds a touch of class to the dish.
After the garlic is fried, the aroma is absorbed by the oil. The soup is full of garlic flavor, and the cooked vermicelli and shrimp paste are also full of garlic aroma.
For those who love garlic, this is heaven.
Li Aihua squinted her eyes in enjoyment.
"You know what, this girl is really good. With such skills, she can even work in a decent restaurant."
The others nodded in agreement.
"Xiao Li, can you tell me again which stall this is? I'll buy one tomorrow too."
No matter how big the portion is, it can't be eaten by five people.
Soon the dish was gone, leaving only two bowls of rice soaked in soup.
Li Aihua licked her lips, not yet full.
Hearing this, he reacted immediately.
"Why are you waiting until tomorrow? I'll ask my students to buy me a few more copies!"
He pushed open the door and looked out. On the playground, Professor Zhou's favorite student was running.
At this time, Li Aihua no longer cared about whether his studies were good or not. He would just wave and order anyone he saw.
"Zheng Ying, come here!"
Zheng Ying was thinking about how to conduct the next experiment. It was a long time before he heard someone calling him.
I saw Teacher Li from a distance.
He frowned slightly and ran over quickly.
"Teacher Li, what's the matter?"
Zheng Ying is Zhou Fang's favorite student and the only graduate student she taught last year. The other teachers are usually very kind to him and rarely call him.
In Zheng Ying's opinion, Li Aihua suddenly called him so urgently, there must be something urgent.
His long legs moved quickly and he reached the office in just a few steps.
Then I heard, "Now go to the school gate and buy two servings of vegetables for lunch or dinner. Only the vegetables, not the rice. It's urgent. Two servings of each dish."
"ah?"
Zheng Ying was so surprised that his brows furrowed.
"Shall I go buy food?"
He had never received such a strange task before and couldn't help scratching his ears.
Li Aihua couldn't tell his students that he was greedy, so he had to bring Zhou Fang up.
He said as he handed over ten dollars.
"I bought some food from that stall today. Professor Zhou had a big appetite and ate a lot. Go buy some more and I'll ask her to eat some more."
Zhou Fang's problems are known to everyone.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Ying's brows relaxed instantly.
"Okay, I'll go now!"
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The midday rush has passed.
There were only a few people in front of He Tingting's stall, but at this time, a somewhat strange customer appeared.
He is a student, with a fair and clean face, but his expression is very serious and he has a maturity beyond his age.
He didn't seem to be here to buy food, but rather to inspect her stall.
"Hello, what can I get?"
He stood in front of the stall for a while without saying a word.
He Tingting took the initiative to greet him, and then he spoke.
"I want two of each of these two dishes. I only want the dishes, not the rice. If you want more dishes, I can pay extra for them."
He Tingting had been doing this for a few days, but this was the first time she heard such a request.
After a moment's hesitation, he served the dishes in two portions.
"Okay, please wait."
This was just a small episode, and after the people left for a while, He Tingting forgot about it.
She spent all her free time today thinking about the menu.
Guo Zhuang and his two friends played an indispensable role in catching He Guan in the act.
If they hadn't been there last night, Lili might have really been taken away by He Guan.
To thank them, He Tingting used up the two remaining lottery chances she had saved over the past two days.
I got one blue and one purple from the blind box.
The green ones are grassland lamb, and the purple ones are yellow radish.
As soon as these two things came out, He Tingting immediately thought of today's menu.
Pilaf.
This is a delicacy from Xinjiang, and few people in the inland areas have eaten it these days.
It's filling and delicious, perfect for treating three strong men.
Once you've decided on the menu, the rest is much easier.
He Tingting went home and had a good sleep at night, making up for the sleep she missed yesterday, and then went to the morning market early in the morning to buy onions and spices.
Now that Second Aunt is no longer at home, He Tingting feels more relieved.
She locked the door and went out, no longer having to worry about her second uncle breaking into her house.
The trial results of the two men will have to wait for some time, so they are both in detention for the time being.
He Tingting can live a peaceful life for a while, and no longer has to worry about her gambling-addicted uncle causing any trouble.
There is a downside, though.
One of the tasks in the blind box was interrupted. He Tingting estimated that in the next few days, she could only earn one chance to draw a lottery for the sign-in task.
She was strolling around the morning market.
Just as I finished thinking this, the blind box system rang.
【Stop Liu Jing's plan 1】
Liu Jing?
This name hasn't appeared for a long time. If the system hadn't mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten this Lili's "stepmother" in the original book.
He Guandu has gone in, so logically speaking, He Lili should have nothing to do with Liu Jing anymore.
Why did this task suddenly appear out of nowhere?
He Tingting was puzzled, and when she looked up again, she saw a familiar figure not far away.
Liu Jing? What's she doing here?
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