He had never even heard of the Dragon's Roar Apple, let alone tasted it; the name itself sounded very high-end.
After waiting for more than an hour, He Jing finally finished cooking the garlic seafood udon noodles and the boiled tiger prawns. While she was cooking the cauliflower, she suddenly washed her hands, untied her apron, and said, "Third Brother, please keep an eye on the fire for me. I need to go to the toilet."
Without waiting for his consent, she hurriedly left.
He Zhou looked displeased, but his gaze involuntarily fell on the two dishes that had been prepared, and then he walked over to them as if possessed.
He picked up his chopsticks, wanting to take a bite and see what it tasted like, but then he stopped abruptly.
What is he doing!
A full minute passed before he finally made up his mind. He snorted inwardly and thought: Why should He Jing let him watch the fire for free? Consider this his reward!
So, he picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.
Then--
The chopsticks fell to the ground.
He Zhou was completely unable to move.
Oh my god, what a delicious treat! The rich aroma of garlic and seafood is like a wave of the ocean crashing over him. The chewy noodles are springy and refreshing, making his lips and teeth tingle. A hint of spiciness and a hint of saltiness burst from his taste buds, mixed with the original flavor of udon noodles, making him feel as if he were walking on a beach in Hawaii, with a straw hat covering his head as he was scorched by the sun.
The boiled shrimp was incredible; the crisp sweetness of the shrimp and the slight bitterness of the bitter melon were perfectly balanced. The rustic flavor transported the listener to a tranquil underwater world, then to a pastoral setting. He was like a seafarer basking in the sun, sweat beading on his forehead, each drop carrying the joy of a bountiful harvest. If one word had to describe it, it would be—
Unparalleled.
Both of these dishes are exceptionally special.
He Zhou has eaten a lot of things, and he would try to sample food from all over the streets and alleys whenever he had the chance. When he was a child, many food stall owners thought he was cute and would give him some to try from time to time, which is how he developed his exceptionally keen sense of taste.
But after all this time, only He Jing's dishes have such rich flavors.
It was just a regular bowl of udon noodles.
It was just a regular boiled shrimp dish.
She was able to do it so perfectly; it was terrifyingly strong!
He Zhou quickly rummaged through the remaining ingredients in He Jing's plastic bag, identifying and noting them one by one. He Jing had bought far too many ingredients; there were more than twenty kinds of spices, such as fennel and star anise alone, and the rest were even more dazzling.
No wonder she can make such delicious food, the secret is right here!
Upon hearing footsteps behind him, He Zhou immediately flipped the plastic bag back inside out, turned around as if nothing had happened, and He Jing stepped forward and asked, "Third Brother, how's my cauliflower cooking?"
He Zhou looked away guiltily, his voice weak and cold: "Don't ask me, how would I know what you want it cooked to?"
He Jing lifted the lid, smiled, and said, "Perfect."
The bright green broccoli was cooking in the pot, its color becoming even brighter. He Zhou remembered that she added a little salt and a little white vinegar while cooking. Could this be the secret to preserving its color?
He Jing served the broccoli and then made the Dragon's Roar Apple. She didn't mind him watching, explaining each step in detail and occasionally outlining the principles, as if they were some close chef partners.
He Zhou, who is always meticulous, felt very uncomfortable about this, but he didn't want to miss such a good opportunity, so he had to listen patiently. Fortunately, He Jing didn't show off her skills or say much nonsense.
Soon, she finished all four things she needed to do, and He Jing said, "Try them."
He Zhou had already tasted it, but still ate a few bites with a cold face. Seeing that He Jing wanted to stay and clean up the mess in the kitchen, He Zhou couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Alright, I'll take care of this. You can go."
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