Because these things were too heavy, Liu Yihang switched bikes with Liu Xiangdong halfway through the journey and rode for a while.
Back at the store, it was another non-stop moving of things.
Fortunately, the rest of the matter was no longer his responsibility; Lin Guihua and Liu Xiangdong would handle it.
His task was to prepare the barbecue seasoning first, and also to taste the braising recipe. He would braise a batch first and try it out tonight.
Lin Guihua and Liu Xiangdong tidied up the kitchen. The newly bought gas stove still needed to be refilled with gas, and all kinds of pots, pans, utensils and other utensils had to be washed twice before they could be used.
The two were extremely busy.
Liu Yihang was immersed in his own world, and based on the proportions of various spices in the braising recipe, he first prepared a perfect braising spice mix.
Then I took out some of the ingredients that Liu Xiangdong had just bought today, washed them, and set them aside.
Lotus root, wood ear fungus, kelp, and dried tofu.
Duck head, duck neck, duck wings, duck feet.
Duck carcass, duck gizzard, chicken wing tips, chicken legs.
Liu Yihang found the newly bought large pot, put all the meat in it, added scallions, ginger, and cooking wine to blanch it, and then took it out. He could then start preparing the braising liquid.
When making braised dishes, a good braising liquid is crucial.
Add two-thirds water to a large pot, put in the prepared braising spice packet, add salt, MSG, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, ginger, garlic, oil, and cooking wine. Turn on the heat and bring to a boil. After boiling, simmer over low heat for ten minutes, and the braising liquid is ready.
The work of making braised food is half done; the next step is braising.
Controlling the braising time for each ingredient is key to achieving the perfect color, aroma, and flavor in braised dishes.
For duck heads, 30 minutes of braising is just right; duck feet only need 15 minutes; duck necks need a longer time, about 40 minutes; duck gizzards, duck frames, and duck wings can be taken out after 23 minutes of cooking.
After the meat is braised and taken out, the vegetables are added, as the vegetables require a shorter braising time.
After all the ingredients are braised, let the braising liquid cool before pouring all the braised ingredients into it to soak.
It needs to soak for at least an hour to develop flavor, and soaking it overnight will make it even more flavorful.
When Liu Yihang was making braised food, Liu Xiangdong and Lin Guihua would come over to take a look every now and then, as if they wanted to stick their eyes into the pot.
The aroma made people's mouths water.
The two had no choice but to do something to distract themselves.
"Old freezer, selling cheap."
The group was working when they heard a voice coming from a loudspeaker outside.
Liu Yihang was startled and quickly ran out to stop the person hawking the goods.
You want to sell freezers?
He was a middle-aged man.
"Yes, do you buy? My shop is at the end of the street, in a bad location. After six months, business hasn't improved much, so I'm planning to close down."
"It's just that this freezer, which we haven't used for very long, is hard to sell, so I came out to shout and see if anyone wants to buy it," the man explained.
It's like a pillow falling on your head when you're sleepy.
Liu Yihang had been thinking about this for a while. His family runs a business, and sometimes they need to freeze the ingredients, especially the braising liquid, which spoils easily if left outside.
Let's buy a new freezer. It costs eight or nine hundred yuan in the mall, and my parents will definitely feel bad about it. He originally wanted to buy it without asking them first.
Unexpectedly, someone was offering to sell a used freezer.
Due to technological limitations, a freezer is quite expensive these days, let alone a refrigerator with refrigeration functions, which is even more expensive.
"What's the price of the freezer? Can I take a look?"
Seeing that he was genuinely asking, the man didn't set an unreasonable price.
"I bought it for over 800 yuan, and after using it for half a year, I'll give it to you for half price, 500 yuan."
"Can we go now?" the man said, gesturing for him to come along.
"Okay, I really want it. Let's talk about the price after I've seen the freezer."
Liu Yihang and Lin Guihua followed the man.
He finally stopped at the end of the street.
"This is the place." The man went in first and pointed out the freezer in a prominent spot in the store.
Liu Yihang stepped forward, opened it, and took a look. The size was just right; it could fit perfectly in the corner of their kitchen.
It looks brand new and clean on the outside, and the cooling effect inside is excellent. After all, products from this era are known for their reliable quality.
Seeing that he was satisfied, Lin Guihua used her silver tongue to haggle back and forth with the middle-aged man.
Finally, the price was set at 400 yuan.
After giving away the four hundred yuan, Lin Guihua felt a pang of regret, as the family's reserve cash was almost entirely used up.
The man was kind-hearted and even used his own small cart to help them haul the goods to the shop and put them away.
With a large, unfamiliar object in their home, Liu Xiangdong and Lin Guihua became so curious that they forgot all about the braised food.
The freshly made braised food smells very strong, but after one bite, it's clearly not flavorful enough.
Liu Yihang soaked the braised food in the pot, told his parents that the furniture deliveryman would be coming later, and explained how the shop should be arranged before he prepared to go back to school.
Chunfeng had come to see him before, saying there was a class meeting at four o'clock in the afternoon in a large lecture hall in Building 1.
Perhaps he arrived at the wrong time. Liu Yihang was out buying something and missed it. Xiao Chunfeng asked the owner of the breakfast shop next door to tell Liu Yihang.
When Liu Yihang rushed to the large classroom, almost everyone had already arrived.
Amidst everyone's attention, Liu Yihang calmly walked to the first row and sat down.
The clock on the wall of the large lecture hall showed that it was exactly four o'clock; he was not late.
The counselor standing on the podium cleared her throat and said, "Hello, students of Economics Class 1, I am your counselor, my name is Liu Tian."
We'll be spending the next four years together. If you encounter any difficulties in life or studies, feel free to come to me.
As her name suggests, this counselor is quite sweet. She has a sweet appearance, with smooth, short hair that reaches her ears. When she's not speaking, she looks like a student, and her voice is exceptionally sweet.
"There are 35 students in our class, mostly boys, 23 of whom are girls."
Next, starting from this side, students will take turns going up to the stage to introduce themselves and get to know each other.
The inevitable routine at the start of the school year: self-introduction.
Liu Yihang turned around listlessly and looked around.
As expected, the classes were assigned according to the order of registration. The boys from their dormitory, as well as several other dormitories, were in the same class; they were among the first group to arrive.
So, if Yunyin came in the same batch as him, it's possible that she's in the same class?
Liu Yihang glanced casually in the direction of the girls.
Without any effort, Liu Yihang could spot Yunyin, who stood out from the crowd, at a glance among more than ten girls.
She was wearing a pink dress today, and her hair was tied up high, making her look exceptionally youthful and beautiful.
Liu Yihang's eyes could hardly see anyone else; they were filled with Yunyin's image.
Yunyin also noticed someone staring at her unabashedly. She frowned and looked over, only to find it was Liu Yihang.
His expression instantly brightened. This guy has been missing for the past few days. He was almost late for class meeting just now. I wonder what he's been up to. My parents even said they'd treat him to dinner. How annoying.
When Liu Yihang saw that she had noticed him, he smiled brightly.
They became classmates again. See? He and Yunyin are quite destined for each other.
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