Chapter 72: Eating High
After thinking it over, Su Ruojin asked Dashi and Xianggui not to set up the stall at Xiangguo Temple.
Xiang Gui asked, "Second Madam, are you planning to have a barbecue for the adults?"
Su Ruojin shook her head and hurried to the kitchen to see how Dong Mama's chicken soup was preparing and whether the chicken was cooked through.
"It's not cooked enough yet. It would be perfect if it were served as a dish."
"That's great." She patted her chest, fortunately the chicken was still there.
She thought of what to use to entertain these adults, and quickly directed Xianggui and the others to get busy and prepare the ingredients one by one, so that they would be ready to eat when night fell and the adults arrived.
When the Su family's shop opened, Su Yanli did not inform his colleagues, and did not even invite his neighbors. He was just an eighth-rank official who opened a breakfast shop, so there was no need to invite him or you. He could just hold a ceremony at home.
He really didn't know how Lord Fan knew that.
Lord Fan went to the Imperial College today to learn about the situation between his son and the Prince of Pingyang. When he heard that Su Yanli had asked for leave, he thought something had happened, so he asked his long-time attendant to inquire, and found out that the breakfast shop had opened.
Now that I have a job, I can supplement my salary if it's not enough. This is a good thing! Fan Zengxian couldn't help but come over to join in the fun.
In official circles, a powerful boss would not act casually. For Fan Zengxian, who was promoted to the third-rank assistant minister, it was impossible for him not to know this, but he still asked his attendant to bring cakes, fish and meat.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Lord Fan came here just to support Su Yanli.
Lord Wei, the Imperial College's chief academic officer, agreed with a smile, "Then I'll go with Lord Fan to join in the fun."
If the chief priest has come, how can the vice ministers and colleagues not come? Who dares to offend the Ministry of Personnel, which examines all officials? If there is anyone, either his background is stronger than that of Lord Fan, or he doesn't want to get involved anymore.
Anyway, everyone who wants to get involved is here.
The evening breeze is blowing gently and the oil lamp is just beginning to light up.
After getting off the carriage, the criss-crossing alleys were filled with people returning late at night, and naughty children were making a lot of noise at the entrance of the alleys.
A dozen adults walked at the entrance of the alley, and the grand scene attracted attention. Residents and children nearby stopped to watch.
Su Yanli walked in front and pointed at the shop with a big red lantern hanging high up and said, "This is my family's small shop. It's simple and shabby. I hope you don't mind it."
Lord Fan laughed and said, "I don't know when Yuzhi became so good at talking!"
Su Yanli's face turned red when he was addressed by Minister Fan, who was like an older brother to him. However, it was not noticeable standing under the red lantern and he still smiled modestly.
When Shu Tong saw that the adults had arrived, he went to greet them and asked Mao Ya behind him to quickly inform the Second Lady.
In order to welcome the adults, the original three rows of tables were placed around the table like a class party, with a large stove in the middle, which was originally used to steam dumplings. At this moment, there was a large pot on the stove with thick soup bubbling inside, as if to welcome Mr. Fan.
Very novel!
Fan Zengxian looked at the tables around him and saw a row of plates with ingredients skewered on bamboo sticks, including meat, vegetables, mushrooms, bean curd, and even fish fillets and live shrimps.
"Yuzhi, I told you to keep it simple, but this is not simple at all!"
After being busy for a long time, Su Yanli was preparing tomorrow's desk at home. When the guests came from nowhere, he didn't even have time to ask his daughter what she was preparing. Seeing the arrangement in the lobby, he didn't understand what it was. If it was a barbecue, then why did they have to string the dishes together? But if it was a barbecue, there was obviously no grill.
It seems that Ah Jin has come up with a new way to eat it! He smiled at his daughter standing at the serving area.
Su Ruojin grinned but didn't move forward.
Shu Tong was the young master's mouthpiece, and he quickly explained to Master Fan, "My lord, it's Bobo Chicken."
Bobo chicken?
Bobo Chicken originated from the countryside of Shu. It is known for its spicy and refreshing taste, unique flavor, and is completely different from the previous way of eating hot food. It is easy to eat, and the amount of food can be controlled. It can be eaten by skewers according to personal needs. There are rich dishes, both meat and vegetarian, spicy and light, which can suit all tastes of different people.
The main ingredient, chicken, is boiled into soup. After taking out the boiled chicken, you can cut it into slices and string them together, or put it directly into the prepared spicy soup. The soup is rich and mellow, the chicken is tender, and the dish is spicy and fresh. It is simply a great dish to go with wine.
"It's very special!" Lord Fan has been thinking about the Su family's barbecue ever since he ate it last time. He specifically asked them to "just have a simple meal in the shop" just for this moment!
Without further ado, let’s eat!
Seeing that Master Fan was impatient, Shu Tong hurried forward and asked, "Master, the sauce for Bobo Chicken needs to be adjusted according to your taste. Do you want it slightly spicy, medium spicy, or very spicy?"
"What's the difference?"
Mao Ya held a wooden plate with three levels of spicy sauce on it, and took a small spoon to let the adults taste the spiciness.
After trying it, Mr. Fan chose medium spiciness, and then the adults followed suit, choosing the spiciness they could accept.
Su Ruojin didn't expect that the last two were Zhao Lan and Fan Yanjia. These two guys actually came to eat for free, and she secretly curled her lips.
There are so many restaurants in the capital, but no matter which restaurant or what the dishes are, there has never been a way of eating like Su's. The group, including Lord Fan, seemed to have found some fun. They all put the prepared Bobo chicken soup in front of them, and went to the surrounding counters to find their favorite ingredients. They then put them in the large soup pot in the middle to cook them, and then put them in the sauce with ice cubes.
The food goes from hot to cold, and then when you put it in your mouth, the taste is simply amazing!
"Tsk tsk!" Lord Fan couldn't help but exclaim, "It's appetizing and interesting, so fun!"
Fan Yanjia was as happy as a pony, running around here and there. He quickly put a lot of skewers in the pottery bowl, ran to Su Ruojin, ate them while lowering his head and whispered, "This was your idea, right?"
"My mother and I came up with this idea together. Isn't it delicious?"
"It's delicious, of course it's delicious." Fan Yanjia was eating so much that his mouth couldn't stop eating, which didn't look like a nobleman. Su Ruojin smiled secretly.
Bobo Chicken is a popular fast food. Su Ruojin was worried that the adults would not eat it, but when she saw them eating it, she finally let go of her worries and turned around to sit at the counter to rest.
Unexpectedly, although the adults looked gentle, they were actually very strong in fighting. After a while, most of the ingredients on the table were gone.
Su Ruojin hurried to the kitchen to ask the Dashi brothers to help skewer the ingredients again. When they brought out the skewered ingredients, more than a dozen adults gathered around the stove in the middle, drinking and grabbing the skewers, and they were having a great time eating.
The atmosphere is very warm.
Zhao Lan still ate very politely. He sat in the main seat. No matter what he wanted to eat, Shuangrui would go over to get it for him and wash it for him. After washing it, he would put the ingredients in front of him and dip them in the prepared sauce before eating.
This guy chose the spiciest one, and Su Ruojin was secretly wondering, if he always eats such spicy food, won't he get irritated? Won't his gums be swollen and painful? And why doesn't his face have the youthful look? He is still so beautiful, it's unrealistic!
A twelve-year-old boy is entering puberty!
Su Ruojin touched her mouth. She was in the process of replacing her small teeth. A few days ago, one of her front teeth fell out. Fortunately, the front teeth had been replaced, otherwise it would be embarrassing to see people with two gaps.
(End of this chapter)
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