Chapter 74 Fish Ball Soup
By 7 p.m., all the pork trotter rice was sold out.
The customers who came later didn't get to eat the braised pork knuckle rice and said it was a pity.
In the classmates' group, several colleagues who received the invitation said they would attend.
The school anniversary celebration is on Friday. Tang Yiyi can attend it and leave the shop to Song Man and the other person to manage temporarily.
She told the two of them about it.
"Sister Yi, you can go to the school anniversary celebration. You can leave the shop to us without worry," Song Man said with a smile.
The boss wasn't much older than them; he had graduated from university a while ago and was attending the school's anniversary celebration, which gave him a chance to see his former teachers and classmates.
Tang Yiyi replied to the email, and then Grandma Li's cheerful voice came through, "Yiyi, you'll be closing your shop soon, won't you?"
After putting her phone away, Tang Yiyi stood up. "Has Grandma had dinner yet? Do you need me to go to the kitchen and make a couple of dishes?"
"No need, I've already had dinner," Grandma Li quickly stopped her.
"Yi Yi, running a shop must be really hard work."
"It's alright, except it can be a bit tiring sometimes," Tang Yiyi continued. "We had braised pork knuckle rice today, but it's sold out now."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Li sighed, "If I had come earlier, I might have been able to get some braised pork trotters with rice."
Just then, an old man passed by and, seeing Tang Yiyi, said, "What's the use of a business in a shop if you can't find anyone to take you in?"
Tang Yiyi, feeling subtly insulted: "..."
Then, the old man looked Tang Yiyi up and down and said, "You must be in your twenties, not young anymore. My son also runs a shop on this street, so you two would be a good match."
Tang Yiyi was completely confused.
"You old lady, you think you can bully young people just because you're old? Why don't you let your son look in the mirror and see if he's even worthy of you!" Grandma Li yelled without hesitation.
The old woman scoffed, "She also has a younger brother who's still in school. What man would want her!"
The old man noticed that the small restaurant was doing very well, and the owner was a young woman. His son was single, and the restaurant was located at the very end of the street, so he decided to try and bring the two together.
At this point, Grandma Li said, "Does your son own a shop on this street? Is it the one where a customer got food poisoning last week, and the family almost came looking for the police?"
Tang Yiyi was unaware of these things and was quite surprised.
His eyes were full of gratitude as he looked at Grandma Li.
The old man's face darkened. How did this old geezer know?
Finally, unable to withstand Grandma Li's charm, he left in embarrassment.
Tang Yiyi said solemnly, "Grandma, bring Lili over tomorrow, and I'll treat you to braised pork trotters with rice."
"It's alright, don't take what that old man said to heart, Yi Yi," Grandma Li said, afraid that she would overthink it.
"No, thank you so much, Grandma!" Tang Yiyi said with a smile.
After Grandma Li left, Xiaoyu's lips drooped, as if he was in a bad mood.
"What's wrong, Xiaoyu?" Tang Yiyi asked.
Xiaoyu looked up and noticed that his eyes were wet. "It's all because Xiaoyu is dragging his sister down..."
"It's okay, that was a bad guy, don't pay any attention to him!" Tang Yiyi reassured softly.
"Xiaoyu has never been a burden to me. Xiaoyu also deserves credit for the good business of the store."
For Tang Yiyi, Xiaoyu was one of her few relatives, comparable to her adoptive parents whom she regarded as her biological parents in her previous life.
"So, Xiaoyu, don't be upset anymore, okay?"
Xiaoyu sniffed. "Okay."
The next day, Tang Yiyi's braised pork trotters rice sold even better than the day before.
Tang Yiyi started processing the fish she bought in the morning.
To make fish balls with a chewy texture, they must be pounded repeatedly to remove fish bones. Then, seasonings are added and the mixture is pounded again. The fish paste is then shaped by hand and placed in a pot to scald. Once the fish balls have formed, they are cooled in cold water.
This is Tang Yiyi's tip for making fish balls that are chewy and delicious.
The air was filled with a rich, fresh aroma.
Grandma Li brought Lili over, originally wanting to eat braised pork trotters with rice, but when she saw the fish ball soup, she couldn't resist.
"Grandma, I made fish ball soup myself, would you like to try some?" Tang Yiyi asked.
"Two servings of fish ball soup, please," Grandma Li asked Lili before replying.
"Okay, please wait a moment."
Tang Yiyi returned to the kitchen and put the fish balls into a pot of broth. The broth was freshly made bone broth, which was fresh and nutritious.
Next, cook two packets of instant noodles in the pot.
The fish ball soup will be ready in no time. Finally, sprinkle some chopped green onions on top and serve.
The fish balls were plump and well-shaped, white and round, with a fragrant aroma. They looked bouncy and tempting, and the soup was garnished with bright green scallions, making it truly beautiful.
Lili's eyes widened, and she leaned closer to smell it. "It smells so good, Grandma."
I lowered my head and took a sip of the soup. The fresh and fragrant flavor filled my mouth. The fish balls were not only chewy but also burst with juice. With each bite, my mouth was filled with juice.
Grandma Li has bad teeth, but she can still eat these fish balls. She finds them fresh and delicious, yet chewy and springy, which is really satisfying.
"These fish balls are so delicious, it's a pity your grandpa isn't coming; he insisted on eating them at a friend's house," Grandma Li remarked.
The air was filled with a delicious aroma of fish. Grandma Li and her companion devoured all the fish balls in the pot, leaving not a single one.
Lili really wanted to eat heartily, but her mouth was burning from the heat these past two days.
Picking up the noodles, it felt a bit like eating instant noodles, but not the kind you secretly eat at home.
The noodles soaked up the broth, becoming chewy, smooth, and springy, with a subtle aroma. They went down easily without much chewing.
Not long after Grandma Li and Grandpa Li returned home, Grandpa Li came back as well.
"Honey, what are you having for lunch?"
Grandpa Li wanted to show off that he had a big meal at his friend's house.
"Fish ball soup is so delicious, Grandpa!" Lili said excitedly.
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Li fell silent. Tang Yiyi had given him fish balls before, and he had tasted them; the flavor was quite amazing. He regretted not going to his friend's house for a free meal!
Tang Yiyi marked the prices on the blackboard:
Fish ball soup (8 pieces), 16 yuan.
In the kitchen, there's a pressure cooker filled with bone broth. It's so delicious for cooking fish balls and adding to instant noodles!
The figure that walked in from outside the door looked somewhat familiar.
"Boss, do you still have fish ball soup?"
The visitor was none other than Grandpa Li, who had been craving this dish. So, without much hesitation, he rushed to the restaurant.
“Yes, Grandpa Li,” Tang Yiyi replied.
"Then give me a bowl of fish ball soup."
As soon as he finished speaking, Grandpa Li found a seat and sat down.
The broth in the kitchen was simmering, with fish balls and instant noodles added, and the aroma wafted through the air, causing passersby to stop and look.
Soon, Tang Yiyi brought out the fish ball soup. "Grandpa, your fish ball soup is ready!"
Grandpa Li is a real gourmand and very particular about food. When he saw this bowl of fish ball soup today, his eyes lit up.
The soup is fresh and clear, with plump, glistening white fish balls floating on top, which looks very pretty. The instant noodles at the bottom have been cooked for a while and look very soft and tender. The combination is not at all out of place.
The smell instantly cleared my previously drowsy mind.
He took a sip of soup first, and the moment he tasted it, the wrinkles on Grandpa Li's face smoothed out; he was utterly amazed.
It smells amazing! The soup is incredibly delicious, with no hint of seasoning, the kind of flavor that leaves you wanting more.
Before Grandpa Li could speak, he scooped up a fish ball with a spoon and put it in his mouth.
The fish balls were very chewy and juicy, with a sweet and fresh meat filling. The taste was so delicious that Grandpa Li seemed to be enjoying it immensely, and the wrinkles around his eyes relaxed considerably.
"The fish balls are not only chewy, but also made with plenty of fresh ingredients. That's what makes good fish balls!"
Grandpa Li was in a great mood, just like when he was young and ate fish balls. They were made with high-quality ingredients and the whole family loved them.
Grandpa Li then picked up the bowl and drank the soup, leaving not a drop.
I called Grandma Li directly and said, "Honey, the fish ball soup is really delicious!"
Grandma Li snorted coldly, "Of course not."
primary school.
In the last class, everyone was waiting for the bell to ring so they could finish.
As soon as the bell rang, some students rushed out of the classroom.
Gu Jia was packing her schoolbag. "Jiajia, are you going home right after school?"
Su Yue's voice rang in my ears.
"Hmm." Where else can I go if I don't go home?
"Jiajia, I want to go somewhere, will you come with me?"
"Okay, sure."
The school gate is busiest at this time of day, crowded with students and parents.
Gu Jia and her companion walked out of the crowd and saw the small restaurant across the street.
Although the renovation has changed, in their hearts, it's still the same as before.
"Are we going to a restaurant?" Gu Jia asked.
"Mmm," Su Yue said mysteriously.
When I arrived at the restaurant, I saw the owner busy at work.
"Sister, what good food is available at the restaurant today?" Su Yue asked Song Man at the front desk.
"Today we have fish ball soup and rice bowls."
"Fish ball soup?" Su Yue's eyes widened; she had never had it before.
Seeing her friend's reaction, Gu Jia said directly, "Sister, can we do our homework at the restaurant for a while before ordering?"
There were hardly any customers at the restaurant at that time.
Song Man nodded happily, "Okay."
The two girls took out their homework and started writing at the table.
As the sun set and night fell, Su Yue ordered two bowls of fish ball soup. She had only ever heard of fish ball soup in her textbooks.
Not long after, Tang Yiyi came out with two bowls of fish ball soup, gave her some instructions, and then went back to the kitchen.
On the table, the fish ball soup was still steaming hot, and the aroma wafted out, wafting straight into one's nose.
Although a serving of fish ball soup isn't cheap, it tastes good, so that's all that matters.
First, I drank the soup and couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" The soup was so delicious, with the aroma of fish that it was irresistible. It was incredibly fresh and felt so nutritious.
There was a spoon in the bowl. Su Yue scooped out a fish ball and took a bite. The rich juice inside the fish ball exploded in her mouth, filling it with the pure taste of fish.
Nobody told her that fish balls are so bouncy and smooth!
I used to only eat fish balls when I ordered mala tang (a spicy hot pot dish). But they always tasted the same, lacking any chewy texture.
"The fish balls are delicious!"
Gu Jia made a soft "hmm" sound, her mouth full of fish balls, which were very delicious, and she didn't want to stop and waste time.
The soup was hot; one sip and a warm current flowed down my throat and into my stomach, making me feel so comfortable all over.
Gu Jia used to be afraid of the cold in winter, but now she feels so comfortable being able to eat fish ball soup every day.
The fish balls and a side of noodles make a very generous portion, enough to fill a student up.
Su Yue licked her lips, looking at the last bit of instant noodles in the bowl. "I still want to eat, but I'm full."
After tucking in her food, Su Yue, not wanting to waste any, finished it all.
Gu Jia was also very pleased. After a day of classes, she deserved to treat herself to something good.
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