Chapter 56 Braised Fish Chunks + Stir-fried Water Spinach
"I feel like you don't even need to edit it, your photos are amazing." Li Youran once again marveled at Yang Churuo's photography skills. The composition, the colors, the atmosphere—Li Youran was increasingly satisfied with the photos.
"Because you're very good-looking." Yang Churuo would stare at her face while talking to her. After saying that, Yang Churuo didn't forget to praise herself, "But of course, it's also because of me, the great photographer Yang, who's here."
"Yes, our Chuchu is a great photographer, she's amazing!" The two girls chatted and ate at the same time. Yang Churu especially liked the taste of the braised chestnut rice, and she also liked the sour and spicy shredded potatoes. In short, she liked everything here.
"These chestnuts are so sweet and sticky," Yang Churuo said.
“I also think these chestnuts are delicious, but I don’t know where the owner bought them,” Li Youran agreed.
Other customers in the shop chimed in, "Yes, I think it's delicious too."
He Tianyou chewed and chewed, then suddenly stopped and quietly raised his hand. "Friends, do you like these chestnuts? If you do, you can buy them from me. The shop owner bought them from me."
Yu Miaoyin happened to come out and spoke up for He Tianyou, "I bought my chestnuts from him. If you like them, you can buy some to take home."
Upon hearing this, several people immediately said, "Then I'll take a pound."
Grandpa Xu also raised his hand, "I want one too! I want one too!"
Overjoyed, He Tianyou quickly put down his chopsticks and said, "Everyone, wait for me a moment, I'll go and fetch it back right away."
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He Tianyou selected the best batch of chestnuts because he knew they were the same type used by Boss Yu. Everyone was eager to buy them, buying a little here and a little there. Although it couldn't solve the problem of a whole warehouse full of chestnuts, it helped him a lot.
"This is for your boss, Mr. Yu. Thank you so much." He Tianyou brought over a whole bunch of gifts, even Xiao Tangbao received one.
He Li was very happy when she found out, "Thank you so much, Xiao Yin, for today."
Xiao Ran and Xiao Tangbao squatted down, looking at the grass by the roadside. Next to the grass was a group of tiny ants crawling around. They found it amazing; the ants were so tiny, so incredibly tiny. How were they born? Where did they live? Did they sleep? Hundreds of questions swirled between the two children. Xiao Tangbao shared with Xiao Ran, "Last time you gave me a big cantaloupe, and I put its seeds in the mud. Now it's turned into a little grass! My sister told me it sprouted!"
"It's sprouted!" Xiao Ran repeated Xiao Tang Bao's words. "You're so amazing! Will it grow into a big, delicious melon?"
"My sister said the weather has been too bad lately, and it needs a warmer environment to grow quickly. I asked my sister if I could dress it up, but she said there weren't any suitable clothes for it," Xiao Tangbao said regretfully. However, her sister also said that if winter came a little later this year, it could grow into a big cantaloupe.
She also felt a little hopeful, hoping that there wouldn't be a winter this year.
Despite repeated refusals, Yu Miaoyin couldn't refuse the gesture, so she had no choice but to accept it. He Li was also going home, so she called out to Xiao Ran, "Baby, come home with Mommy."
Xiao Ran stood up and said goodbye to Sister A Yin and Xiao Tang Bao.
"This is a toy that Brother He Tianyou bought for you!" Xiao Tangbao's eyes lit up when she saw it, and she shouted to the three people in the distance, "Thank you, Brother He Tianyou!"
The sound was exceptionally loud, and the family waved goodbye to them.
The two went to the market and bought a grass carp to make braised fish chunks. She even asked the fishmonger to chop it into pieces for her. Grass carp usually has large bones, making it more suitable for children. After returning home, she put aside the gift He Tianyou had given her; He Tianyou had even stuffed a large bag of chestnuts into her hands. Little Tangbao was playing with Barbie dolls nearby, also holding the little fox that her older sister Xu Yuejia had given her.
"Little fox, little fox, this is Barbie sister." Xiao Tangbao earnestly let the two of them meet and shake hands.
Yu Miaoyin smiled and continued cooking. She poured in plenty of oil and fried the diced grass carp until golden brown on both sides. Then she left a little oil in the bottom of the pan and added ginger, garlic, and chili peppers to sauté until fragrant. Every time she cooked, the oil would pop and splatter out at this step, and the aroma would become even stronger.
“You two are both so cute,” said Xiao Tangbao. The little fox had a storybook hanging on her body, which told the story of how she met a brown bear. Xiao Tangbao thought for a moment, then took out a pretty little notebook and wrote down the story of how Barbie met the little fox.
"What are you writing, little writer?" Yu Miaoyin brought out the braised fish pieces, and she also stir-fried a plate of water spinach.
Little Tangbao showed her older sister the little stories she had written. The handwriting was neat and the stories were heartwarming.
"This story is so cute, my sister really likes it."
Xiao Tangbao shyly put her things away and then sat down to eat. The fish piece was fried until the skin was still intact, and the fish itself hadn't fallen apart. Stir-fried with chili peppers and scallions, a fragrant and spicy aroma wafted out. Knowing that Xiao Tangbao was still young, she hadn't added much chili pepper, but it still added some spiciness. Yu Miaoyin picked up a piece; the thick sauce coated the fish piece, making it look exceptionally tempting.
The fish pieces were pan-fried until they were coated with a crispy crust, glistening under the bright red broth. The broth slid down the rice, and with each bite, the broth and fish were enjoyed together. The slightly charred and elastic fish skin and the tender fish meat were exceptionally delicious, with a base of savory and spicy flavors, but the fresh taste of the fish still lingered in the mouth.
"This fish is so delicious!" Xiao Tangbao said while eating. The fish pieces themselves were rich in savory sauce and spicy, but the fish meat inside was very fresh. The natural sweetness of the fish and the rich sauce on the outside created a wonderful balance. The sauce left at the bottom of the plate had a caramelized and meaty aroma. It was especially good for mixing with rice, and the more you ate, the more you enjoyed the spicy and delicious flavor.
Yu Miaoyin also stir-fried a plate of water spinach. As Xiao Tangbao chewed, one cheek puffed up. "Sister, listen, this is so crispy!"
The water spinach crunched in my mouth, and eating stir-fried water spinach after the braised fish was especially refreshing and helped to cut through the richness of the dish.
Yu Miaoyin picked up another sprig of greens for her, saying, "Eat more."
The vibrant green leaves glistened with oil, making a crisp crunch when bitten into. The juiciness and freshness of the leaves then burst on the tongue, followed by the aroma of garlic mingling with the fragrant scent of hot oil, instantly filling the mouth. Yu Miaoyin also added a touch of chopped chili peppers, their spiciness releasing a delightful burst in the mouth. Every bite was crisp, tender, and refreshing.
"My tummy is all bulging from eating!" Little Tangbao rubbed her belly. "I can eat two bowls of rice now!"
The bowl she used wasn't big, making it easy for her to hold, so two bowls of rice weren't much. But she was a child, and she had to praise everything she did, saying, "That's great! Eating two bowls of rice will make you grow up quickly!"
Little Tangbao tilted her head and looked at her, "Big sister, how many bowls of rice do I need to eat to become a child the same size as you?"
"How can she still be a child?" Yu Miaoyin smiled and said, "Then she might have to eat a lot of bowls of rice."
Eating well will help you grow taller, Xiao Tangbao thought to herself. "Okay, then I will eat well and grow tall."
After dinner, the two went to check on the cantaloupes they had planted a few days earlier. The lush green cantaloupe seedlings stood tall and straight. Yu Miaoyin encouraged her, saying, "The cantaloupes will grow up soon."
Cantaloupe is a plant that likes warmth and sunlight. She calculated that, given the temperature in Yuncheng in December when people might still be wearing short sleeves, this cantaloupe might actually grow.
"Okay." Xiao Tangbao looked at her cantaloupe seedlings with a happy expression.
hotel.
Li Youran was lying in bed admiring her beautiful photos. She marveled a thousand times at Yang Churuo's photography skills, thinking how beautiful and atmospheric the photos were, and she also marveled a thousand times at how pretty she was.
Li Youran chose a good time to post the photos. She was actually a minor internet celebrity, with her daily photos garnering only tens of thousands of likes, but she felt very lucky to have gained popularity through her beauty. Therefore, she cherished her fans and friends and enjoyed getting along very well with them.
Li Youranranran: Friends, these photos were taken by photographer Yang (@小杨睡不着), she's in Yuncheng. If you're in Yuncheng and need a photoshoot, feel free to contact her! I also had a super delicious meal today: braised rice with chestnuts and sausage, and hot and sour shredded potatoes—both were so fragrant! After your photos are taken by photographer Yang, why not go to Yu Ji Restaurant across from Yuncheng No. 1 Middle School for a nice meal? I'll be spending the next few days exploring Yuncheng, maybe I can come up with a travel guide for everyone~
The comment also included a picture of chestnut and sausage rice; the glistening rice and hot and sour shredded potatoes looked incredibly tempting, making your mouth water just looking at the photo. Early commenters were also very enthusiastic—
These photos are so beautiful, they've reached a whole new level of beauty!! Honey, please give me a kiss!
[I'm suing my face for taking out a loan. The blogger is so beautiful. I'm going to lose weight. I'll never eat a single grain of rice again.]
[The food Ranran posted looks so delicious! It made my mouth water in the middle of the night. I really want to eat it! Next time I go to Yuncheng, I'll definitely hire the photographer Ranran recommended to take photos, and I'll also eat at the little restaurant Ranran recommended.]
Li Youran replied, "Welcome, welcome! If we happen to meet, I'll treat you to a meal. The food at this restaurant is really delicious, you guys definitely have to try it."
Some netizens said—
[Yuncheng No.1 High School? I graduated from Yuncheng No.1 High School. This delicious little restaurant opened right across from my alma mater right after I graduated? I'll definitely try it when I come back for National Day this year.]
Other graduates of Yuncheng No. 1 High School also cried out, "Yuncheng No. 1 High School, how are you going to repay what you owe me?" The graduates echoed this sentiment, noting that the playground had been in disrepair for three years, and a brand new one was built as soon as they graduated…
Li Youran was amused by everyone's comments and went to sleep only after admiring her beautiful photos one last time.
The next morning, still half asleep, Yang Churuo used her muscle memory to wash up and went out. She bought two steamed buns and a cup of soy milk for herself for breakfast.
As soon as I entered Lu Yao's studio, I heard a lively chatter inside. Everyone was so enthusiastic today, did they get bonuses? Otherwise, why would these sleepyheads, who are usually like her, be so unusually energetic so early in the morning?
"Good morning, everyone." Yang Churuo said, taking a sip of soy milk. Lu Yao walked over with a smile as bright as a flower, excitedly telling Yang Churuo, "Churuo, do you know, you're famous online!"
Yang Churuo stared blankly at Lu Yao, thinking incredulously, "Her? Yang Churuo? She's famous?"
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