Cheng Mingyue had long noticed that the old lady was a foodie, so she wasn't surprised at all when she said that.
"Well, I haven't had a proper meal yet. I just ate two pieces of chocolate, and now I'm a little hungry."
When Ye Wanzhen heard that Cheng Mingyue had just eaten chocolate, her eyes lit up: "Mingyue, you like chocolate, I have some over there, wait, I'll get it for you."
After saying that, she was about to go back to the next room in a hurry, but was stopped by Cheng Mingyue.
"I don't really like sweets. I just didn't want to cook so I just had a couple of bites."
Seeing that Cheng Mingyue did not seem to be pretending, Ye Wanzhen stopped and followed her into the kitchen.
"Mingyue, tell me what you like, and I'll keep it for you in the future."
Ye Wanzhen originally liked sweet and soft daughters, but unfortunately she injured her body when giving birth to a son, so she only gave birth to a bald boy in her life, which made her feel very regretful.
When Cheng Mingyue moved in, she was indeed only envious of the girl's cooking skills at first. However, after spending a few times together, she felt that she got along very well with the girl, and naturally liked Cheng Mingyue from the bottom of her heart.
Now she wished she could take out her heart and show it to Cheng Mingming.
Whether it is true or false, it can be revealed in every look. Cheng Ming also felt Ye Wanzhen's feelings for him, and he liked this straightforward old lady very much.
"Auntie Ye, I'm fine. What do you usually like to eat? I guarantee you'll be satisfied today."
Although Cheng Mingyue only called her Aunt Ye, Ye Wanzhen felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey, and the corners of her mouth curled up even higher.
"One year, my husband and I went to Lingnan and had some shrimp dumplings. They were so tender and smooth. Every time I think about them, my mouth waters. Mingyue, can you make them?"
Cheng Mingyue raised her chin and said, "You have a very sensitive nose. I happen to have the ingredients for making shrimp dumplings at home. So please treat me today. I promise to bring back the taste you remember."
Ye Wanzhen was startled, then ecstatic: "I was just saying it casually, you really have shrimp at home!"
"Of course not. Ah Chen's friend just brought it over yesterday. We had barbecue yesterday and didn't have time to cook it yet. So it just so happened that we cooked it for lunch today."
As he spoke, Cheng Mingyue came out from the utility room, carrying a basin of river shrimps.
Then I found out several ingredients for making dumpling wrappers.
When Ye Wanzhen saw Cheng Mingyue's attitude, she became even more excited about today's shrimp dumplings and started to get busy too.
Cheng Mingyue first cleaned the shrimps and peeled them neatly, and Ye Wanzhen helped stew the shrimps finely on the chopping board.
Cheng Mingyue took out another small piece of pork belly from the cabinet, washed it clean, and handed it to Ye Wanzhen to chop it.
She started to deal with the dough herself.
The ingredients for the shrimp dumpling dough are also very particular. The wheat flour and cornstarch must be mixed evenly, sieved and set aside.
Immediately pour boiling water into the bowl containing the wheat flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir quickly with a wooden stick or chopsticks until a dough forms. Cover and bake for 5 minutes to cook the wheat flour.
Take out the scalded dough and place it on the table. Knead it lightly. Then, add lard and knead it again until the dough becomes soft and shiny.
?Cover the kneaded dough immediately with a semi-dry and wet clean white cloth to prevent it from drying out.
Ye Wanzhen was chopping the stuffing in her hands, and her eyes were staring at Cheng Mingyue from time to time. Seeing her do this series of actions, she felt very regretful.
I feel like she really shouldn't have suggested making shrimp dumplings. It's too complicated.
It takes a long time just to prepare.
Cheng Mingyue saw her expression and smiled nonchalantly.
"Auntie Ye, what's that? My master is really picky. The dishes he likes are even more complicated. Some of them need to be prepared several days in advance.
If we were afraid of trouble, then our Chinese cuisine would not be as extensive and profound as it is now."
After hearing this, Ye Wanzhen liked Cheng Mingyue even more.
This girl is really honest. I have to help take care of her more in the future. Otherwise, this silly girl will definitely be sold and have to help others count the money.
Just like what happened recently, it's not just her, the families next door are the same, as soon as this girl starts cooking, they come over eagerly.
This girl is so stupid that she wants to exchange with others!
Why!
Cheng Mingyue didn't know that just because of today's meal, she had become a complete silly girl in Ye Wanzhen's heart.
Cheng Mingyue, who knew nothing about this, had already prepared the filling.
The next step is making dumplings.
One of them was rolling out the dough while the other was wrapping it. The kitchen was filled with their laughter, which made Ye Wanzhen, who had lived alone for decades, feel very happy.
I haven't even eaten yet and my eyes are already filled with tears.
Cheng Mingyue also felt a little uncomfortable.
When people get older, they hope to have a harmonious family and be surrounded by their children and grandchildren, but in reality, many elderly people live a miserable old age.
It’s not that the material conditions are not up to par, but it’s the psychological desolation, just like Ye Wanzhen now.
Ye Wanzhen was a strong-willed person. She quickly adjusted her mood and started talking and laughing with Cheng Mingyue again.
After wrapping the dumplings, while they were still steaming, Cheng Mingyue skillfully prepared several dipping sauces and brought them to the table, waiting to eat them with the dumplings when they were cooked.
Under Ye Wanzhen's expectant gaze, Cheng Mingyue lifted the lid of the pot. The rich aroma filled her heart, and Ye Wanzhen's eyes were glued to the dumplings.
This is even more delicious than the steamed dumplings she remembered!
It smells so good!
The fragrance makes me confused!
When she was chopping the stuffing just now, she found that the shrimps were emitting fragrance. She didn't expect that the taste would be a hundred times richer after being steamed.
Before she even started eating, her mouth was already watering. She swallowed involuntarily, but her eyes kept moving as Cheng Mingyue walked.
"Auntie Ye, don't just stand there, come and try it and see if it suits your taste."
Hearing Cheng Mingyue's call, Ye Wanzhen woke up as if from a dream. She sat down at the table at the speed of a 100-meter sprint. She didn't care about the heat or the sauce, and hurriedly stuffed a shrimp dumpling into her mouth.
Her tongue was numb from the heat, but she still couldn't resist the intoxicating fragrance.
“It smells so good, so good!”
Ye Wanzhen felt that she was at a loss for words. So many adjectives seemed particularly pale and powerless at this moment.
Then, she didn't even bother to praise herself, and kept stuffing one after another into her mouth.
"Auntie Ye, eat slowly. There's still a lot left. If you want to eat more later, we can make more!"
Cheng Mingyue was so frightened by Ye Wanzhen's fierce appearance that her heart was pounding. She was really afraid that the old lady would get sick.
Only after she had eaten more than a dozen dumplings did Ye Wanzhen slow down her movements.
Start chewing slowly and savoring it with the sauce.
Just then, Lu Chen came back.
As soon as he entered the yard, his nose twitched involuntarily, and then he strode towards the kitchen.
"What are you eating? It smells so good.
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