Chapter 25 Fried Chicken Leg
Not long after, Teacher Wang finished grading the homework and received a call from the food delivery driver.
I went down to the teaching building to get my takeout and came back at just past 5:40.
There was hardly anyone left in the office except for her.
Teacher Wang finally had some peace and quiet and enjoyed her dinner to the fullest.
The steamed egg custard was served in a round plastic bowl. Upon lifting the lid, the smooth surface of the egg was revealed, without a single bump or dent. The soy sauce on top gave it a savory aroma. Steamed egg custard without soy sauce loses half its flavor. She scooped a spoonful of the custard, and a section of it sank in, looking bouncy and jelly-like.
When Teacher Wang tasted the steamed egg custard, she found it to be very delicate and smooth, without any eggy taste. The addition of soy sauce made it slightly salty, which enriched the flavor.
One bite after another, it's impossible to stop!
At this moment, Teacher Wang took another bite of rice. It smelled so good! The long, thin rice grains were distinct, and the savory and smooth egg custard was incredibly delicious. You wouldn't know how good it was until you tried it.
She was incredibly impressed by how well the steamed egg custard was made and wanted to ask Sister Xiaoyu how to make it another day. It was fragrant with eggs and had a smooth and delicious texture.
She's so clumsy that she can burn the pan and scorch the rice even when she's just making fried rice at home.
After being impressed by the steamed egg custard, she looked at the stir-fried minced pork with pickled cabbage on the side. Wow, it looked and smelled delicious! The pickled cabbage was authentic and had a rich aroma.
Teacher Wang's eyes lit up after taking a bite of the pickled cabbage. The pickled cabbage was refreshing, tangy, and spicy, making her mouth water. A spoonful of stir-fried minced meat with pickled cabbage topped with rice looked incredibly appetizing. She took a big bite, her mouth full of rice and vegetables—so satisfying!
I never imagined that this stir-fried pickled cabbage with minced meat would be so delicious with rice; I never get tired of it.
Just then, Wang's mother called, and the first thing she said was, "Have you had dinner yet? You've lost weight again. You must eat properly and never try to lose weight like other people."
Teacher Wang, who felt she hadn't lost weight but had actually gained weight: "..."
The "mom filter" is just too strong!
"Mom, I'm eating right now, look."
Wang Juan started a video call and pointed the camera at the food on the table.
“You eat only a little bit of food every day…” When Wang Ma saw the food on the camera, the home-cooked dishes looked appetizing, and she suddenly fell silent.
Ms. Wang lives in the teachers' dormitory arranged by the school during the weekdays and only goes home to visit her mother on weekends.
"I know, Mom, I've been eating well these days," Teacher Wang said with a smile to the camera.
When Ms. Wang first joined Xingguang Elementary School, she was under a lot of work pressure and also went through a breakup, which put her in a low mood. She didn't eat three meals a day regularly and lost a lot of weight during that time. Her mother was heartbroken when she found out.
Now that her daughter's face is fuller and she smiles more, Wang Ma is finally less nervous. "Mom won't disturb your meal anymore, bye."
After enjoying dinner, Teacher Wang squinted at the magnificent sunset outside the window and let out a satisfied burp.
A few days later, it was Saturday.
Xiaoyu had no classes and was on holiday, so Tang Yiyi got up early and decided to take a day off herself to go to the market to buy some vegetables to nourish Xiaoyu's body.
Just after breakfast was finished, Xiaoyu woke up, wearing pajamas with a bit of her slender legs showing. She tilted her head slightly and asked in a childish voice, "Sister, are you cooking noodles?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he sniffed and could already smell the fragrance.
Tang Yiyi looked at the little glutton and said, "That's right, go wash up and come eat noodles."
Xiaoyu quickly ran over, sat down, and started eating with a bowl in hand. The noodles had only one poached egg and a few green vegetables, garnished with chopped green onions.
Xiaoyu lowered his head and took a sip of the soup. The soup was delicious and fragrant, with a hint of bone flavor. Then he picked up the rice-white noodles, which were very chewy and had a rich wheat aroma. The green vegetables were also delicious, making it very refreshing and not greasy.
After eating two bowls, Xiaoyu finally put down his bowl, rubbing his round belly, "I can't eat anymore, my tummy is going to explode!"
Seeing his adorable and childlike appearance, Tang Yiyi couldn't help but smile.
After having breakfast and packing her things, Tang Yiyi changed her shoes at the shoe cabinet, preparing to go to the market. As for Xiaoyu, she told him to stay home and rest for a while; he had been tired from school lately.
Just then, Xiaoyu ran over, his bright, dark eyes filled with tears. "Sister, don't you want Xiaoyu anymore? You're leaving Xiaoyu alone at home."
The more he talked, the harder he cried, and soon he was a sobbing mess.
Tang Yiyi brought him tissues to wipe his tears and hurriedly explained, "No, Xiaoyu, I just went to the market to buy groceries."
Even with her explanation, Xiaoyu's face was still filled with fear and unease. He wanted to stick close to her, but he was afraid that his sister would get angry.
Children are often sensitive and perceptive, especially Xiaoyu, who lost his parents and other relatives not long ago.
Of course, she didn't handle this matter very well either.
So she softened her tone and asked, "Xiaoyu, do you want to go to the market with your sister to buy groceries?"
"Yes!" Xiaoyu answered firmly, "Xiaoyu can help my sister carry the groceries."
She also brought a parasol and carried a handbag when she went out.
At this time, there are quite a few elderly people exercising downstairs.
Seeing Xiaoyu's well-behaved and fair-skinned appearance, she felt a surge of affection. "Yi-yi, you guys are up so early even though it's the weekend!"
Many residents in the building know the brother and sister, especially the sister who shoulders the heavy responsibility of the family, taking care of her brother and supporting the family. Well done!
"Without further ado, let's go to the market first," Tang Yiyi said, not forgetting the important matter.
The vegetable market wasn't far from the residential area, and the two walked there after a while.
I bought some meat, eggs, and chicken to make soup and other nourishing foods. The pork wasn't very good today; it didn't look fresh, so Tang Yiyi bought a pound of beef instead.
I also bought a hen, which the owner slaughtered and prepared for me. It was used to make chicken soup, which was delicious and nutritious.
Tang Yiyi wanted to buy some other things, since it was a holiday for the next two days. If she bought enough groceries for the two days, she wouldn't have to come to the market tomorrow. She could take Xiaoyu to other places to relax.
She glanced around and spotted a stall selling chicken drumsticks. The drumsticks, neither too big nor too small, had a good amount of meat hanging on them, and the meat looked firm. After asking the owner about the price, Tang Yiyi felt it was acceptable, but she didn't know if Xiaoyu would eat them.
"Xiaoyu, do you want chicken drumsticks for lunch today?"
"I want to eat fried chicken legs!" Xiaoyu nodded emphatically.
As expected, the kids loved fried chicken legs. Considering that there were only two of them eating, she only weighed out a few chicken legs, enough for one meal.
After she paid, the owner handed her the chicken leg. Before she could take it, Xiaoyu reached out and grabbed it.
Even the boss was amused, saying, "This kid is really good."
Xiaoyu blushed immediately, feeling a little embarrassed by the praise.
The two carried the groceries for a while, and it gradually got warmer. She quickly hailed a taxi, and the two eventually took a taxi back to their apartment complex.
Tang Yiyi calculated that all these ingredients only cost a little over two hundred yuan, enough for them to eat for a week.
Xiaoyu carefully put down the ingredients, his palms were bright red.
Tang Yiyi was touched. "Xiaoyu, is there anything you'd like to eat?"
Xiaoyu shook his head. "Sister, Xiaoyu isn't hungry."
"How about I take you out to play tomorrow?"
This period was the time when the siblings spent the most time together. Unlike before, when the original owner was much older than Xiaoyu, and Xiaoyu was just born when the original owner was about to start high school, the two didn't spend much time together and always bickered and argued whenever they met.
Since I have some free time tomorrow, taking Xiaoyu out to play is a great option.
Hearing this, Xiaoyu's eyes lit up. "As long as my sister is around, whether at home or out, I'm so happy!"
His tone was full of joy.
Tang Yiyi's eyebrows were full of smiles. It was still early before making lunch, so she went to the sofa to do the accounts.
In the first half of the semester, she earned about 26,000 yuan in cash and QR code payments, and 4,800 yuan in takeout income, which she had just started earning. After deducting the cost of ingredients and other expenses, she earned a total of about 7,000 yuan. In other words, she earned more than 23,000 yuan during this period.
Hard work pays off, and Tang Yiyi was quite happy. Thinking about how the restaurant was hot in summer and cold in winter, and didn't even have an air conditioner, she decisively ordered two air conditioners on her phone—one for the restaurant and one for her living room.
This way, Xiaoyu's hands are less likely to get chilblains in winter.
Wash the chicken drumsticks and make slits on them so they cook through more easily when frying. Then pour in seasoned oil, add Orleans marinade and marinate for a while. Coat the chicken drumsticks with a layer of flour, but not too thick, otherwise they won't be crispy and delicious after frying. Then dip them in egg wash.
Pour cooking oil into a hot pan. You need to use more oil when frying. Tang Yiyi tested the oil temperature by splashing water on the pan. When it was about right, she added the chicken drumsticks to prevent them from sticking and burning. She turned the heat to low.
Before long, flip the chicken drumsticks over to make sure both sides are fried until crispy and delicious. After a few minutes, take out the chicken drumsticks. Soon all the chicken drumsticks are fried.
Just as I was about to call Xiaoyu over to try it, a knock sounded on the door.
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