While talking to Aunt Li, Wang Zhongjun maintained a proper demeanor, but as soon as she returned to her room, he immediately changed his attitude.
He stared intently at the braised beef on the table, his eyes shining.
He smelled the aroma as soon as he got back, but Aunt Li was standing next to him, so he didn't show it.
Now that Aunt Li is gone, he can finally let loose!
"It smells so good~~~"
Wang Zhongjun has long since developed a habit of eating a light diet over the past twenty years.
He rarely eats strong-flavored foods like barbecue, hot pot, and street snacks, and he doesn't even crave home-cooked meals. His appetite has always been very stable.
I don't know why.
Seeing the braised beef in front of me suddenly made me hungry, as if I were possessed.
"It shouldn't be a problem to take a bite, right?"
Wang Zhongjun swallowed hard, picked up a piece, and put it in his mouth.
The original flavor of the beef and the spicy taste of the spices burst in his mouth.
The meat is tender and juicy, with a numbing and spicy flavor that is very appetizing.
In an instant, Wang Zhongjun, who had only intended to take a bite, could no longer resist.
Pick up the plate and get to work.
In no time, the two plates of braised beef were gone.
Just then, Wang Xiaojing's door opened.
"Dad, Mom, are you back?"
Upon hearing his daughter's voice, Wang Zhongjun immediately panicked.
He walked into the kitchen carrying a plate in each hand and quickly put it in the dishwasher.
"dad?"
Wang Xiaojing's voice came from behind, startling Wang Zhongjun.
Seeing Wang Zhongjun turn around, she said again, "Dad, did the sun rise in the west today? Why did you run into the kitchen?"
In Wang Xiaojing's memory, Wang Zhongjun had never stepped into the kitchen.
"Uh... I just came in to get something." Wang Zhongjun smiled awkwardly and made up an excuse.
He can't exactly admit that he was secretly eating braised beef, can he?
The two hadn't chatted for long when Wang Ma returned.
Wang Xiaojing then specially called Aunt Li over, and they were about to start eating.
Aunt Li raised her from a young age, and she is very attached to Aunt Li.
As soon as the four of them sat down, Wang Xiaojing sensed that something was wrong.
She paused, her chopsticks, which were just about to pick up some food, frozen in mid-air.
"What's wrong, daughter? Don't you like the food I made today?" Wang's mother picked up a piece of pork rib and looked at Wang Xiaojing with some curiosity.
Wang Xiaojing frowned and looked at Aunt Li.
"Aunt Li, didn't I ask you to cut some braised beef for me today?"
Hearing this, Aunt Li, who was eating heartily, was stunned.
"Huh? I made two plates today!"
Aunt Li had worked hard all day and was really hungry, so she didn't pay much attention to the two plates of braised beef.
"Where did those two plates of braised beef go?"
Aunt Li put down her chopsticks, scratched her head, and looked puzzled.
These two dishes shouldn't have disappeared...
She muttered to herself as she walked toward the kitchen.
"Sigh! It seems Aunt Li is getting old~" Wang Xiaojing sighed with a pout.
At this moment, no one had noticed Wang Zhongjun, who had been keeping his head down.
He was covered in sweat and kept stuffing lettuce into his mouth, like an emotionless "herbivore machine".
Why!
After eating something as delicious as braised beef, eating a vegetable salad afterwards feels like chewing wax—utterly tasteless.
He ate while worrying that his "stealing" of food would be exposed.
After all, he's the head of the family!
As soon as Aunt Li entered the kitchen, she remembered Wang Zhongjun's strange behavior earlier.
then.
She came out, stared blankly at Wang Zhongjun, and didn't dare to say anything.
After all, Wang Zhongjun was the boss, and she was just an employee.
Seeing this, Wang Xiaojing recalled the phone call Wang Zhongjun had made yesterday, and instantly understood.
"Dad, did you eat those two plates of braised beef?" Wang Xiaojing blurted out.
Before Wang Zhongjun could even speak, Wang's mother chimed in.
"Old Wang doesn't even eat home-cooked meals, how could he possibly eat braised beef?"
While eating, Wang Ma casually remarked.
She knows her own husband best.
In her eyes, Wang Zhongjun was a herbivore who loved to eat all kinds of raw vegetables.
However.
Is that really the case?
Wang Zhongjun was about to admit it, but when Wang Ma said that, he choked up again.
“Dad, you know Aunt Li. She’s very conscientious at her work and hasn’t made a mistake in twenty or thirty years. She shouldn’t have made a mistake cutting a few plates of braised beef this time,” Wang Xiaojing said.
Wang Zhongjun naturally understood the underlying meaning of those words.
If he doesn't admit to "stealing" the food, then the missing braised beef is Aunt Li's mistake.
He didn't want Aunt Li to take the blame for nothing, so he confessed everything that had just happened.
Because he had warned Wang Xiaojing beforehand by telling her he wanted to eat braised beef, she wasn't too shocked.
But Aunt Wang and Aunt Li are different.
They both opened their mouths and stared blankly at Wang Zhongjun, their movements remarkably synchronized.
After a few seconds of silence, Wang Ma spoke.
"Old Wang, is this something you're capable of doing?"
"In my eyes, you are a very self-disciplined person. You have been eating grass for twenty or thirty years in order to maintain high work efficiency and physical health. How come you suddenly started eating beef?"
Wang Ma couldn't understand how such a self-disciplined person could secretly eat braised beef!
Wang Zhongjun scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.
After all, he has always presented a self-disciplined and noble image to his wife, daughters, and employees.
"Cheating" has nothing to do with one's image.
“Honey, beef doesn’t make you fat. It’s a good source of protein. Eating a little bit is only good for your health, not bad.”
After he finished speaking, he looked at Aunt Li.
"Sister Li, could you go and slice a few more plates of braised beef?"
Aunt Li nodded, turned around and went into the kitchen.
Five minutes later.
She then brought over two more plates of braised beef, one with chili sauce and the other plain.
Worried that there wouldn't be enough to eat, Aunt Li specially increased the portion size, and the two bowls of braised beef were piled up into high peaks.
Wang Ma was wondering what was so magical about this braised beef.
They actually got my husband, who's been a vegetarian for twenty or thirty years, to eat meat!
But upon seeing the actual braised beef, all those thoughts vanished from her mind.
The beef has clearly visible marbling, a firm and elastic texture, and a rich, savory sauce flavor...
This is no longer just a dish; to be precise, it's a work of art!
Out of curiosity, Wang Ma picked up a piece and put it in her mouth.
Spicy and flavorful, with an unforgettable aftertaste.
"Oh my god, this is so delicious!"
Wang Ma fell in love with it at first bite.
The four of them enjoyed the meal very much, feeling full and satisfied.
After dinner, Wang's mother said to Wang Xiaojing:
"Daughter, I'm going out with Aunt Wu tomorrow, and I'll take some with me so Aunt Wu can have a taste!"
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