She happened to catch a man who was peeping at her in the act.
Qiao Qiqi was practically dying of laughter!
She realized that someone was clearly jealous and had deliberately taken her on a longer route, but unfortunately, his lie was so clumsy that she saw through it immediately.
Finally, fearing he might be pressed by himself, he deliberately avoided the topic...
Oh my god!
How can this man be so adorable?
Despite her laughter, she quickly boiled the water. When Qin Huai returned from the backyard after processing the rabbit, Qiao Qiqi rested her chin on her hands and watched him chop the rabbit meat. She quickly said, "Keep the rabbit legs and head; I'll cook them later."
Upon hearing this, Qin Huai immediately put the rabbit legs and head aside.
After the other parts were cut, he threw them all into the pot to blanch them, while Qiao Qiqi poured in the cooking wine and seasonings.
The two of them cooked together, and although it was a bit hot, Qiao Qiqi really enjoyed this kind of everyday life.
Back when she was at home, her parents were always like this: cooking and doing housework together, the couple understanding and considerate of each other. Of course, since her father was the man, he would take the initiative to do more housework and would often prepare small gifts for her mother. Her friends all envied her wonderful family atmosphere.
Qiao Qiqi's dream has always been to find a man like her father.
Looking back now, I think I've found it.
Qin Huai saw the meat change color and picked up a strainer to take it out, but was suddenly stopped by Qiao Qiqi, "Just cook it until it's done, I'll make you a cold rabbit to try."
"Cold-cooked rabbit?" Qin Huai had obviously never eaten it before.
Qiao Qiqi explained simply, "It's about cooking rabbit meat, then chilling it in cold water, and then putting it into a prepared sauce. It's fragrant and flavorful to eat in the summer."
Although Qin Huai had never eaten it before, he knew that she was a good cook, so he entrusted the task to her, thinking of the stir-fried chicken she made last night.
"Go to the yard and pump some cool water from the well. We'll use it to chill the rabbit meat later." Qiao Qiqi looked at the pot and didn't forget to ask Qin Huai for help.
"Okay." Qin Huai immediately picked up the bucket, scooped two ladlefuls of water into it, and carried it out.
After he left, Qiao Qiqi immediately stood at the kitchen doorway to observe.
Nowadays, most rural households use hand-operated wells. Qiao Qiqi tried it before, but couldn't get any water out.
Watching Qin Huai pour the water from the bucket into the bucket and then quickly pump it up, I realized that I hadn't done the step of pumping the water up.
After acquiring the new skill, Qiao Qiqi turned around and went back.
Just as the rabbit meat was served, Qin Huai came in carrying water.
Qiao Qiqi rinsed the rabbit meat five times with freshly drawn well water to make it firm before pouring it all into the prepared broth.
Finally, I fried some chili oil in a pan and poured a big spoonful of it over the top.
With a sizzle, the aroma immediately wafted out.
It's a pity that there weren't enough seasonings available at that time; otherwise, adding some spices and sesame seeds would have made it taste even better.
Qiao Qiqi placed the soaking rabbit meat in the shade by the wall, then turned to put the remaining chili oil on the windowsill, but forgot that the bowl was hot and immediately hissed from the heat.
Hearing the commotion, Qin Huai immediately rushed over, saying, "Let me see."
Qiao Qiqi showed her index finger, which was burned and slightly red.
Qin Huai immediately grabbed her hand and put it in the washbasin. "Is this better?"
Qiao Qiqi felt a surge of joy as she looked at the man's nervous expression.
Even though it didn't hurt anymore, she deliberately acted coquettishly, saying, "There's still a little bit left."
Qin Huai immediately turned around and said, "I'll go get you some burn ointment."
Qiao Qiqi quickly grabbed him and said with a smile, "It doesn't hurt anymore, I was just teasing you."
She had originally intended to tease him, but seeing how concerned he was about her, Qiao Qiqi immediately stopped teasing him and quickly raised her hand, saying, "Look, it's not red anymore."
Qin Huai looked down and saw that the redness had indeed subsided and there were no traces left. He was relieved, but said, "What's next? I'll do it. You go inside and rest."
"No need, I'm not that delicate."
Qiao Qiqi went back into the kitchen, picked up a bowl, scooped out a large bowl of the soaked cold rabbit, and stuffed it into his hands, saying, "Take this bowl to your parents before they eat."
Qin Huai looked up in surprise.
Meeting Qiao Qiqi's watery gaze, he immediately felt a warm feeling in his heart.
His gaze was so intense that Qiao Qiqi's face flushed slightly. She raised her hand to brush her hair aside and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Qin Huai's Adam's apple bobbed.
He wasn't a good communicator, but at that moment, he was thinking: What have I done to deserve such a wonderful wife?
He immediately grabbed a bowl and ladled out another bowl, saying, "Since we're going to give, we should give to both sets of parents equally, without favoritism."
Qiao Qiqi raised an eyebrow.
She had originally intended to give some to her parents as well, but one wild rabbit was simply too little. If she had known, she would have cooked the rabbit legs as well...
But it's too late to regret it now.
However, since Qin Huai had this intention, Qiao Qiqi naturally wouldn't stop him and immediately said, "Then go and come back quickly."
Qin Huai didn't delay any longer and immediately went out.
Qiao Qiqi looked at the bowl of cold-served rabbit that was left with less than a bowl, feeling a little melancholy. There was definitely not enough to eat...
Thinking that the potatoes in the yard were almost ready, and there were also ripe green beans, she simply went to the yard and picked some back.
After washing them, slice the potatoes and break the green beans into small pieces. Blanch them and then throw them all into the sauce. That's a simple version of Bo Bo Chicken.
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