Chapter 31: Too Much Happiness
After stir-frying twice to evenly coat the turtle pieces with the sauce, Lu Miao took the wine bottle from the table and handed it to Fu Jingyou, "You don't need a lot, just enough to fill the lid."
"good."
Pour in the rice wine and stir-fry twice. The air is filled with the mellow aroma of alcohol. Lu Miao immediately said:
"That's it, that's it! Just cover the pot and simmer for a while!"
Fu Jingyou hurriedly gathered the turtle meat together and quickly covered the pot.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to medium-low heat and simmer after the heat comes up, stirring every seven or eight minutes. By the third time, the broth will have almost been collected and become very thick.
Lu Miao handed over the small bowl of chopped green onions and said, "Sprinkle this on it, turn it over and it's ready to serve."
At this point, Fu Jingyou's initial skepticism had turned into admiration for Lu Miao.
The tempting aroma emanating from the pot is undeniable, and the shiny and attractive color...
Fu Jingyou was really shocked. He didn't expect that this pampered girl had such high attainments in cooking.
This was still done under her direction. If she did it herself, wouldn't it be even more...
Fu Jingyou imagined it, well, he couldn't quite imagine Lu Miao cooking with an apron on.
"Why are you still standing there? The soup is almost burnt dry!"
Fu Jingyou came to his senses and quickly found a large bowl to serve the turtle. When the turtle was on the table, there was no chair of suitable height at home, so he went to the front room and moved the small table over.
There are only a few bowls at home, and after making this dish, they were almost all used up, including those for chopped green onions and minced garlic.
Fu Jingyou fetched some water again and quickly rinsed the dishes.
With a pot of steaming soft-shelled turtle and two pairs of bowls and chopsticks, Lu Miao brought a small stool and sat on the inside of the kitchen door. Across the small table, Fu Jingyou sat on the threshold with his back facing the door, finally ready to inspect the results of his busy work throughout the afternoon.
The soft-shelled turtle pieces are covered in crystal clear sauce, and the color is very attractive under the hot mist.
With its spicy, numbing and overbearing aroma, it makes people salivate.
Fu Jingyou stretched out his chopsticks, then retracted them, then stretched them out again. The bowl was full and he didn't know where to start.
Lu Miao's lips curved slightly, and she picked up a piece of leg and put it into his bowl. Her delicate voice was soft and sweet, and it could sweeten people's hearts. "Try this, there is more meat in this part."
After that, she picked up another piece of skirt and put it into his bowl, "And this skirt, it's rich in nutritional value."
"I can pick it up myself, you can eat it too..."
"Of course I want to eat it! How can I let myself down?" Lu Miao snorted proudly, picked up a piece of turtle meat and started eating it in small bites.
Seeing that she was eating with relish, Fu Jingyou no longer hesitated and took a bite of the turtle meat in the bowl.
Just that one bite made him close his eyes instantly, and he couldn't help but want to savor it slowly.
The meat of the turtle legs is chewy and soft, and absorbs the soup. It tastes spicy and numbing, with just the right amount of numbness. The rich and mellow flavor sweeps over the tip of the tongue, stimulating the taste buds and making you want to eat a second piece after eating one.
It was completely different from the ones he made before, which were hard to chew and had a fishy taste that went straight to the bones.
Fu Jingyou thought, this taste, probably only the cooking skills of the chefs in state-owned restaurants could match the taste in the painting?
But when he thought about it, he felt that he was overthinking.
The chefs in state-owned restaurants must not be as good as Lu Miao, otherwise, why don’t we see turtles being sold in state-owned restaurants?
Fu Jingyou took out the bone, picked up the edge of the skirt and ate it quickly, then picked up another piece, and then another piece...
He ate without even raising his head, which was enough to show how much he liked the braised soft-shelled turtle.
Lu Miao sat opposite and took two small bites. Then she supported her chin with her fair hand and watched Fu Jingyou eat with a faint smile on her face.
She didn't know why, but seeing Fu Jingyou eating so happily, she felt an inexplicable sense of enjoyment in her heart.
Lu Miao's eyes narrowed, and just as she was about to speak, Fu Jingyou suddenly raised his head and asked, "Are you familiar with that Chen Zhiqing?"
"ah?"
Chen Zhiqing?
Which Chen Zhiqing?
Lu Miao was stunned for a moment, then asked tentatively, "Chen Miaomiao?"
"Well, wait a minute."
He walked with his long legs to the front room, and when he came back, he had a few dark yellow lumps in his hands. Lu Miao recognized them as the unpalatable steamed buns from last time.
"Why are you eating this again? Isn't this huge basin of turtle enough for you?"
“Eating vegetables alone is not enough to fill you up.”
Fu Jingyou handed one to Lu Miao and said, "Eat it with the soup. It's very delicious."
The soup base is very tasty and oily, perfect for dipping steamed buns.
Lu Miao turned aside with a stern face, "I don't want it!"
Fu Jingyou frowned and remained silent for a moment, then handed it to her again, "Eat one for now, I'll try to get some fine food next time."
Next time!
Lu Miao turned back happily, but his attention was not on the "fine grains", "Can I come next time?!"
"Quietly." Fu Jingyou added calmly, "But only through the back door."
The back door is the back door, she is just worried about having no place to cook!
Lu Miao was happy, but still pushed back his hand that was offering the steamed bread. "I know, but I really don't eat steamed bread. I'm not used to it... You should eat it!"
Fu Jingyou had no choice but to give up and started eating the steamed buns with the salty and fragrant soup. As for the soft-shelled turtle in the basin, he basically stopped picking at it with his chopsticks.
Lu Miao frowned, "Don't just eat the steamed buns, try eating the turtle too!"
Fu Jingyou shook his head and explained: "We've had a good meal today. You can save the rest and eat it tomorrow."
"How can you keep it in such a hot day? Besides, how many pieces of this whole pot do you only eat? How long do you want to keep the rest and how many meals do you want to eat it in?"
Lu Miao was so angry that he laughed. Why didn't he eat fresh food and had to leave it overnight? What's wrong with him!
Pushing the chopsticks over, Lu Miao stubbornly demanded, "Eat only today. You can stop when you're full. If you really can't eat anymore, that's another matter."
Fu Jingyou looked up at her, his eyes unusually deep and serious beneath his long, messy hair.
Lu Miao was not afraid at all. Instead, she straightened her waist and became even more spoiled and aggressive. "Why are you looking at me like that? I can't stand it if you look at me like that!"
“…”
Fu Jingyou was defeated. He ate a mouthful of meat and a mouthful of steamed bread with both pain and joy. He had been frugal and frugal for so many years, but this meal was a rare one that made him feel full.
Normally, Fu Jingyou wouldn't dare eat like this, and conditions wouldn't allow him to splurge like this. After a long time of feeling full, he felt a lot lighter both physically and mentally, and he felt so comfortable that he felt a little sleepy.
As he thought this, he leaned against the corner of the small table.
He originally wanted to take a break and relax this hard-earned feeling of happiness, but he was too happy. Or maybe it was the time he spent with Lu Miao that made him feel a long-lost sense of relaxation. His breathing became heavy and he actually fell asleep.
To be honest, I heard from my grandparents that when they were young, every time they walked past the pond while doing farm work, there would be turtles and tortoises crawling around everywhere. However, they were very fast. As soon as they heard any movement, they would retract their shells and roll into the pond, running away very fast!
(End of this chapter)
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