Chapter 88 Soy Sauce King Fried Noodles
Yu Miaoyin watched carefully for a while, but she couldn't recognize who they were. She only knew that although the two were wrapped up tightly, they were pretty girls just by looking at their appearance.
Upon seeing Yu Miaoyin approach, the two rushed over, saying in a pitiful tone, "Boss, you're finally here! Do you know how long we've been waiting for you? We almost thought you weren't opening today, sob sob sob."
If the owner doesn't open the door soon, they'll really be crying their eyes out at the little restaurant.
Yu Miaoyin checked the time; it wasn't time for her to open the door yet.
Lin Xiangwan held the shop owner's hand tightly, as if afraid she would run away. Seeing that the owner didn't recognize her, she became "unrestrained," saying in a coquettish tone, "Boss, will there be honey-glazed pork ribs today?"
Yes, there is.
Upon hearing that there were honey-glazed pork ribs, another person jumped out from behind the house, exclaiming with great delight, "We have honey-glazed pork ribs today!"
It's an orange.
Yu Miaoyin looked at the three people and thought of Zhong Siqi. This girl was the same; she rushed towards her when Yu Miaoyin opened the door.
Lin Xiangwan took off her mask, and Yu Miaoyin recognized her, "You're Lin Xiangwan, right?"
Although she doesn't often pay attention to the online gossip, Jiajia and Yiling told her about the incident last time, and she also went online to see it and remembered the girl's face.
"Ahhh, boss, you know me? It's my honor! You have no idea how much I love your cooking!" Lin Xiangwan said excitedly. Being remembered by her idol was an incredible stroke of luck.
Chen Yufei pointed to herself, her eyes sparkling, and asked, "Boss, do you know me?"
Yu Miaoyin couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she tried, so Lin Xiangwan introduced herself on Chen Yufei's behalf.
Yu Miaoyin nodded: "I've got it now."
The two quickly went inside and sat down. Ju Zi was also very excited. Yu Ji's Little Restaurant would make every child who left Yuncheng drool.
The owner went inside to make honey-glazed pork ribs, and soon the oven was whirring away. Then, the owner turned around to do something else, and Lin Xiangwan, Chen Yufei, and Ju Zi were all looking forward to it.
Honey-glazed pork ribs, honey-glazed pork ribs, delicious honey-glazed pork ribs, eat them quickly!
"Boss, do you have anything else to eat?" Lin Xiangwan asked. Sitting here waiting for something delicious was too agonizing. She felt like a piece of rice cake that had been fried repeatedly, burnt and charred, both physically and mentally.
"Want some stir-fried bamboo-pressed noodles?" Yu Miaoyin asked. She had bought a lot of bamboo-pressed noodles, firstly because they were really delicious, and secondly because she had heard that Chen Fugui's son's daughter was going to undergo chemotherapy again.
She thought she should help as much as she could.
"Eat!" Lin Xiangwan said, and Ju Zi and Chen Yufei also raised their hands to indicate that they wanted to eat.
Yu Miaoyin boiled the water, and the bamboo noodles rolled twice in the boiling water before separating. She then scooped them out and rinsed them with cold water. After that, she stir-fried bean sprouts and leek roots until fragrant and cooked the eggs.
The bamboo-pressed noodles bounced into the wok, instantly releasing a burst of wheat aroma. Yu Miaoyin poured in her specially prepared soy sauce and stir-fried, the aroma of the soy sauce sizzling and exploding in the kitchen. She deftly turned her wrist to stir-fry the noodles, ensuring each strand was thoroughly coated in the soy sauce. Only then did she add the already stir-fried side dishes, the various vibrant aromas mingling with the rising steam from the wok and filling the room.
Lin Xiangwan and Chen Yufei were still somewhat incredulous to witness a delicious plate of soy sauce stir-fried bamboo noodles being created by Boss Yu. Watching the boss cook was also a delightful experience; she seemed to do it with almost no effort.
Yu Miaoyin served the stir-fried noodles to the three girls. The noodles, glistening with oil and each strand distinct, nestled in the dish, were a vibrant mix of dark brown bamboo-pressed noodles, bright green scallions, and tender yellow eggs—the colors so appealing that one could tell the stir-fried noodles must taste delicious. The aroma emanating from the rising steam was enough to make one's stomach rumble.
Chen Yufei and Lin Xiangwan both took out their phones to take a picture. Ju Zi, holding chopsticks, suggested, "Let's eat first. It must smell delicious right out of the pot."
As the three of them wished, the freshly cooked soy sauce fried noodles were indeed very fragrant. One big bite, and the irresistible wok hei (wok aroma) burst forth in their mouths. The texture of the bamboo-pressed noodles was different from other fried noodles, exceptionally chewy and springy. A variety of flavors surged on their tongues: the aroma of wheat, the fragrance of soy sauce, and the rich wok hei. The side dishes mixed with the bamboo-pressed noodles were also exceptionally delicious—crisp bean sprouts and tender eggs.
The three girls ate extremely quickly. Orange picked up a large strand of fried noodles with her chopsticks and bit into her mouth. She slurped a mouthful of noodles into her mouth, which was full of delicious fried noodles. Orange gave a thumbs up, as if she was so satisfied that she had nothing to say, or as if she couldn't speak because her mouth was full of fried noodles.
Lin Xiangwan, while biting into her fried noodles, received a signal from the orange and nodded in response, indicating that it was delicious.
After the delicious food was warmed up and eaten, Orange finally spoke up: "This fried noodle smells so good, better than any fried noodle I've ever had before."
Every teahouse serves stir-fried bamboo noodles with soy sauce, but none can compare to the taste of this one.
In no time, the three girls finished a serving of fried noodles.
Aunt Zheng came over and cleaned up the plates. Orange said proudly, "Auntie, Auntie, weren't we good? We ate everything clean."
Aunt Zheng glanced at the plate; not a single noodle or bean sprout remained, only a thin layer of oil. It was indeed very convenient for her to work here; clearing away and washing dishes was a breeze.
"They are very well-behaved. Everyone is as well-behaved as you when they come to eat here," Aunt Zheng said. She sometimes even encounters children who find the food so delicious that they start licking their plates clean...
The group agreed; eating at Boss Yu's restaurant, they'd even pick up and eat a single noodle that fell. It was so delicious they couldn't help but lick the plate clean—that's no exaggeration.
After Aunt Zheng left, Ju Zi clenched her fist and suggested, "Let's buy some bamboo-pressed noodles to make fried noodles too. The bamboo-pressed noodle shop that the boss recommended can now be delivered."
The owner's fried noodles smelled amazing, and making them was much easier than other dishes. She couldn't make roast goose or char siu, and preparing various stir-fries required more effort, but fried noodles were definitely more convenient. The owner only had a few eggs and bean sprouts to create such delicious noodles, so doesn't that prove it's a good recipe?
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiangwan quickly said, "There are also chestnuts, which were also recommended by Boss Yu. Let's buy some to make chestnut rice."
Orange and Lin Xiangwan went shopping together, and Chen Yufei said casually, "Can you guys make the same taste as the boss?"
Why are you speaking such blunt truths? Lin Xiangwan coughed twice, "But these bamboo noodles are quite delicious, I'll place an order to support the owner."
This stir-fried bamboo noodles with soy sauce looks simple, and the side dishes are readily available. But the taste made by Mr. Yu is truly extraordinary. The bamboo noodles are firm and chewy, each strand distinct, neither dry nor greasy. Most importantly, the wok hei (wok aroma) brought out by the high heat and quick stir-frying is so fragrant that it's hard to leave.
After finishing a plate of fried noodles, the three of them were still a bit hungry and began to anxiously wait for the honey-glazed pork ribs.
But since get out of class was almost over, they decided to pack up and go home, otherwise they wouldn't want to cause trouble for their boss.
Yu Miaoyin stir-fried bamboo noodles with soy sauce. She had originally planned to continue making wonton bamboo noodles, but she was too busy today. Since these three girls had gone to great lengths to come, and Lin Xiangwan had also brought in customers to her small restaurant, she stir-fried these soy sauce noodles as a way of thanking them.
She shared a small portion of the bowl with Aunt Zheng, asking her to rate the taste. If so, she suggested adding a dish of stir-fried bamboo noodles with soy sauce today.
Once again fed by the boss, Aunt Zheng ate the bamboo-pressed noodles with gusto, her mouth glistening with oil. Only when her chopsticks made a crisp sound against the iron bowl did Aunt Zheng realize she had finished eating.
There isn't enough to eat at all.
"Is it good?" Yu Miaoyin tried it herself and liked it.
"Delicious, especially delicious." It was so delicious that Aunt Zheng wanted to keep eating.
There were still some fried noodles left in the pot, so Yu Miaoyin shared them with Aunt Zheng. Aunt Zheng ate the noodles with a happy expression, and the aroma wafted from the small shop all the way to the vicinity of the No. 1 Middle School.
Jiajia sniffed and asked, "What delicious food is Sister Ayin making today?"
She, Yiling, and Jiajia led Xiaotangbao towards Sister Ayin's shop. Since they had brought the child with them today, the two of them didn't climb over the wall. Instead, they had Xiaotangbao pretend to be uncomfortable and successfully led the child out.
"Sister." Xiao Tangbao let go of her two older sisters' hands and walked inside.
Yu Miaoyin was somewhat shocked to see Xiao Tangbao when she came out—she was carrying an adorable bag filled with all sorts of snacks, both sweet and savory. A flying balloon was tied to her wrist, and she had several cute hair clips in her hair.
"Who gave it to you?" Yu Miaoyin glanced at it. It's not Christmas today, so why are there so many people dressed as Santa Claus?
Xiao Tangbao scratched her head, and after thinking for a minute, she still couldn't recall the names of her older brothers and sisters. There was some sweat on her forehead, and her hair was a little messy.
She really didn't know.
She only remembered that after she obediently greeted all the older brothers and sisters in Yiling's class, several candies appeared in her bag. She only remembered that after someone touched her head, several packets of cookies appeared in her bag. She only walked around the playground, and her bag was filled with lots of delicious food and fun toys.
A pretty older sister gave her her kitten balloon and insisted on taking a picture with her.
Jiajia came over and told Sister Ayin that the gifts were all given by students at school. It's probably because Xiaotangbao is so cute.
This is probably what they mean by using cuteness to commit crimes. Although you shouldn't accept things from strangers, they're all high school students, so it'll probably be fine.
"Did you say thank you?" Yu Miaoyin asked.
"I said yes." She's such a polite and well-behaved girl, saying thank you and bowing.
As Jiajia was about to ask Sister Ayin what she wanted to eat today, she caught a glimpse of the female lead from the TV series she had watched a few days ago sitting in the corner. She looked like she had stepped out of the TV series. Jiajia covered her mouth to keep from shouting.
She was just as surprised, delighted, and somewhat incredulous as when she first tasted Ah Yin's cooking.
Lin Xiangwan and Chen Yufei warmly raised their hands to greet the two of them.
A big star, this is a big star, and she's even her favorite big star.
"Want to take a group photo?" Lin Xiangwan asked them. Yiling was also surprised and looked at the two of them without saying anything.
Finally, the group took a group photo, including Xiaotangbao. She didn't know the older girls, but she knew they were very pretty and gentle.
The three of them packed several portions of delicious food before heading back.
Jiajia still felt it was unreal looking at the photos, and Xiaotangbao came over and asked, "These older sisters are so pretty, are they on TV?"
“Yes,” Jiajia told her, then pointed to Lin Xiangwan and Chen Yufei for her to recognize. As they talked, the topic shifted to the photos again. Jiajia said, “I’ll develop the photos for you when I get back, including the ones with Sister Ayin and this one.”
After saying that, Jiajia ordered a plate of stir-fried bamboo noodles with soy sauce.
Given Yi Ling's good performance today, Jia Jia waved his hand and treated Yi Ling to a bowl of fried noodles.
Xiao Tangbao touched her hair and tried to straighten it. She had been ruffled by many people today, so her hair was a mess.
Three servings of fried noodles were served together, and the three of them picked up their chopsticks and started eating at the same time.
The bamboo-pressed noodles smelled so good, Jiajia loved them. She held the plate and ate them in big mouthfuls, finishing half of the noodles in no time.
When Qin Zaiyang arrived at the small restaurant with his hands behind his back, the restaurant was already packed with students. He put on his glasses and glanced at today's menu. When he saw the new dish, stir-fried bamboo noodles with soy sauce, and then looked at the other diners holding their bowls of stir-fried noodles, he swallowed hard, but also felt a sense of comparison.
Soy sauce fried bamboo noodles and shrimp dumplings are signature dishes at their teahouse. The first dish he learned to cook was soy sauce fried bamboo noodles, and after years of cooking it, countless customers have tried it, earning him numerous praises and compliments. In short, he felt he couldn't compare to Boss Yu in other areas, but he was confident in his soy sauce fried bamboo noodles.
Yu Miaoyin stir-fries noodles very quickly, often cooking several portions at once, but the taste is still amazing. The customers in front of her are stunned by Yu's smooth and skillful movements.
Is this the difference between a genius and a novice?
A boy originally planned to take his food back to school, but when he smelled the delicious aroma wafting from the takeout box, he couldn't resist and started eating right away. He successfully unlocked a new skill: eating while walking.
And as they walked, they left behind a fragrant aroma that made people's mouths water.
He walked and ate, until he finished the last bite of noodles, only then realizing he hadn't even reached the top of the stairs. The portion of noodles wasn't small, but because it was so delicious, he ate it very quickly, taking big mouthfuls. This wasn't like those noodles that made you want to pound your chest twice after just one bite; these fried noodles were dry and fragrant, smooth and chewy.
The boy wanted to buy another serving, but after glancing at the small restaurant surrounded by "zombies" who looked like they hadn't eaten, he stopped in his tracks. How long would it take to get there?
After what seemed like an eternity, it was finally Qin Zaiyang's turn. He looked a bit more weathered, after all, waiting in line was really exhausting.
He took his fried noodles to the noodle shop next door and sat down to enjoy his meal.
The freshly cooked fried noodles emitted a hot, fragrant aroma, almost scalding hot. Normally, he would calmly scroll through news notifications on his phone and wait for the food to cool down a bit before eating. But today, he was impatient. He blew on the noodles to cool them down slightly, then grabbed his chopsticks and shoved a large mouthful into his mouth.
Then, his eyes widened slightly as he stared at the fried noodles in disbelief. His teeth bit into the chewy bamboo-pressed noodles, which were infused with the aroma of a wok and soy sauce. The fragrance of the soy sauce spread in his mouth, rich and intense. He could even taste the egg and wheat aroma emanating from the bamboo-pressed noodles.
It smells amazing! This is the best soy sauce fried noodles in the world.
At 5:23 PM, Qin Zaiyang confirmed that he had lost to Yu Miaoyin. And he lost completely. If someone else tasted the noodles made by him and Yu Miaoyin, they might think Yu Miaoyin's was better, but they couldn't quite put their finger on why. But as a chef for many years, he had developed muscle memory for stir-frying noodles, and he understood the difference between him and Boss Yu much better.
That's practically a game-changer!
Yu Miaoyin had no idea how Qin Zaiyang ate the bowl of fried noodles with a mix of 0.1% resentment and 9.9% admiration. All she knew was that many people asked her where she bought the bamboo-pressed noodles after she finished eating.
With the publicity goal achieved, Yu Miaoyin was very happy.
At the hotel.
Lin Xiangwan, along with Ju Zi and Chen Yufei, opened the food they had bought from the small restaurant.
Then she thought of something else: after filming wrapped, she had a lot of free time and rarely appeared in public. Her fans were constantly urging her to update her content, saying how much they missed her. Perfect, this was a good opportunity to let everyone chat with her and also to whet their appetites.
So, she started a live stream just like Yunhe did.
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