Chapter 049: Not a Tomato

"Zizi wants to too~" Yanyan ran to Ye Wenliu.

"Zizi, do you want to water the flowers too?" There was not much water left in the spray bottle in Ye Wenliu's hand, and it wasn't heavy either, so he handed it to Yanyan.

Yanyan held the handle of the spray bottle with both hands. Ye Wenliu squatted down and taught him: "Press here, kid."

Yanyan pressed hard, and water mist sprayed out: "Wow~"

Ye Wenliu also supported him: "Baby, you are awesome."

Yanyan also had her period and squirted several times in a row.

"My boy, if you spray at one flower, the other flowers will be unhappy." Xie Luoshu said.

Xiaoba was right. Yanyan sprayed them one by one.

"Hmm?" Yanyan pressed it several times, but no water came out. Yanyan raised the fountain, "What's wrong?"

"It's fine. It's just that there's no water." Ye Wenliu saw the sun coming out. It was still a bit sunny at this time. "How about we come back to water the flowers tomorrow?"

"Okay~"

When I brought Yanyan back to the room, Aunt Lin was making Yangzhi Ganlu.

After peeling the mango, the flesh is golden yellow and exudes a rich fruity aroma. The sago is bubbling in boiling water, looking crystal clear and plump, which means it is almost ripe. The red pomelo is sweet and sour, and the old housekeeper Lin is helping to peel the pomelo. The bright red flesh is particularly eye-catching.

"Uncle Lin, let me help." Xie Luoshu rolled up his sleeves.

"Hey..." Butler Lin hurriedly stopped him, "How can you..."

"Uncle Lin." Xie Luoshu said with a smile, "I'm learning how to cook these days. Please let me learn from you."

Yanyan climbed onto the chair and poked at the unpeeled grapefruit next to her. The grapefruit peel exuded a unique fragrance, which was faint and had a slightly bitter and sweet taste.

There was also a grapefruit peel that was peeled off by the old housekeeper Lin. The old housekeeper Lin drew a circle in the middle, and the peeled grapefruit peeled off made two bowls.

Yanyan held the bowl-shaped grapefruit peel in both hands: "Eat~"

"Zizi wants to eat with this." Xie Luoshu said while peeling the grapefruit, "No."

"Hmph~" Yanyan was not very happy because her idea was not agreed upon.

I want to tell my daddy! Hmm? Where's my cell phone?

"Zizi." Ye Wenliu came over with a cell phone in his hand. "Is this Zizi's?"

Yanyan turned on the phone and unlocked it with her fingerprint: "Yeah! It's from the baby."

"Baby..." Xie Luoshu looked at Yanyan, "You can only look at three."

"Okay~" Yanyan agreed happily. He jumped off the chair holding his phone and pulled Ye Wenliu's clothes, "Grandma, come with me."

"Okay!" Seeing Yanyan brought her along, Ye Wenliu smiled widely. She happily took Yanyan to look at her phone.

When you peel the pomelo, the fragrance hits your nose, fresh and elegant. The peel gradually unfolds, revealing the juicy red flesh inside, bright in color. Each piece of flesh is tightly arranged together, full and juicy.

Xie Luoshu suddenly thought of something: "Uncle Lin, should we throw away the grapefruit peel?"

"Yes." said old housekeeper Lin, "Keep some for fresh air, and throw away the rest."

"Keep it. You can make grapefruit candy and honey grapefruit tea." Xie Luoshu put a piece in his mouth to taste it. The juice instantly burst in his mouth, and the sweet taste spread, with a slight sour taste, stimulating the taste buds just right.

Aunt Lin had already pureed the mangoes and cooked the tapioca pearls. Autumn is not a good time to drink cold drinks, so Aunt Lin took out the coconut milk from the refrigerator early.

All the ingredients are ready, and all you need to do is mix them together. Xie Luoshu tasted the Yangzhi Mangosteen first, a bowl of which was a perfect blend of the smoothness of coconut milk, the sweetness of mango, the chewiness of tapioca pearls, and the sweet and sour taste of grapefruit. Every bite was rich in layers, with a delicate and mellow taste.

Making grapefruit candy and honey grapefruit tea is more troublesome, so I put it aside in the afternoon. First, rub the grapefruit peel with salt to remove the fruit wax, then rinse it with water after two or three times. Fortunately, the housekeeper Lin divided it into two halves, so he didn't rub the grapefruit pulp when rubbing the salt.

In fact, you should rub the grapefruit peels thoroughly before peeling them. I didn't use many grapefruits to make Yangzhi Ganlu this morning, so I only used one and ate the other one directly after peeling it. So there was a lot of pulp left.

Next, remove the thin yellow outer layer of the grapefruit skin, leaving the white and red grapefruit flesh inside. Cut the grapefruit skin into strips and soak it in salt water for about 20 to 30 minutes. At this time, carefully cut the grapefruit flesh into small pieces.

Soak the grapefruit peel in salt water and put it in a pot with cold water. When the water boils, remove the bitterness. It is said on the Internet that the bitterness is basically gone after this step. After washing it again, use the grapefruit peel as the base, add the pulp, rock sugar and water, and simmer for an hour. Stir it to prevent the pot from getting stuck.

At this time, you can wash the pomelo pulp. About four or five times. Each time, squeeze out the water in the pomelo pulp until the water is very clear. Then put it in a pot and boil it for one minute. After taking it out, wash it with hot water five or six times.

You can eat it and make sure it doesn't taste bitter.

Next, it's time to make the syrup. Add rock sugar and water, and wait for the rock sugar to melt. The syrup in the pot gradually boils, ripples appear, and exudes an alluring sweet fragrance. Add the pomelo pulp and simmer over low heat. The pomelo pulp slowly absorbs the essence of the syrup. As it is stirred and time passes, the pomelo pulp is coated with icing sugar.

Grapefruit candy exudes a light grapefruit fragrance and a rich sugar aroma. Gently pick up a piece and put it in your mouth. First, you can feel the sweetness of the sugar spreading on the tip of your tongue, and then the unique taste of the grapefruit pulp blooms between your teeth. It is sweet but not greasy, and refreshing.

Not only is grapefruit candy delicious, it is also rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is better than regular candy. If it is made and placed in a well-sealed glass jar, it can be stored for about one to three months.

You can also let Yanyan bring it to other children.

As for the honey grapefruit tea, wait until the grapefruit peel is transparent and looks thick. After cooling, add honey and put it in the prepared glass jar. When needed, scoop out a spoonful with a spoon and brew with warm water.

Xie Luoshu made a cup of tea for everyone in the family.

The golden color of honey grapefruit tea exudes an alluring aroma. The freshness of grapefruit and the sweetness of honey blend perfectly, interweaving a unique and charming flavor. Gently pick up the cup, and the fruity aroma of grapefruit hits your nose, with a hint of sweetness and sourness.

Take a sip, and the sweetness of honey spreads on the tip of your tongue instantly, smooth as silk. Then, the sourness of the grapefruit gradually emerges, complementing the sweetness of the honey, with rich and delicate layers.

The grapefruit used this time is better. It is juicy and the flesh is sweet. So the honey grapefruit tea is also sweeter. Children love sweets, and Yanyan is no exception.

The young man gulped down the drink in one gulp and raised his cup: "More."

"You can only drink one cup a day." Xie Luoshu made up his mind, "Don't drink too much."

Yan Yan had no choice but to eat grapefruit candy, which tasted more like gummy candy. The first thing you feel in the mouth is a slight crispiness, which is the crisp sound of the sugar coating between the teeth. Then, the unique taste of the grapefruit pulp gradually reveals itself, with a hint of toughness but no loss of softness.

The bitterness of the grapefruit pulp is removed just right, and not too much rock sugar is added, so it has a slight sweetness.

"I didn't expect Luo Shu to have this skill." Ye Wenliu also likes honey grapefruit tea. It is very comfortable to drink it in this weather.

"Yes." Aunt Lin nodded, "Luo Shu also said that he wanted to learn cooking from me."

"When did Luo Shu start learning to cook?" Xie replayed Luo Shu and Yan Yan's live broadcast several times. "It looks like he is very good at cooking."

"Just a few weeks ago." Xie Luoshu was a little embarrassed by the compliment, "As long as you like it."

"Of course I like it." Ye Wenliu had been smiling all day, "By the way, Mom bought a lot of things for you. They should be here soon."

Speak of the devil, and he will appear. Butler Lin brought back a lot of things. High-end handmade suits, famous watches, handmade wooden toys, imported educational toys, custom-made children's clothing...

"Mom, is this the car key?" Xie Luoshu picked up a key.

"Yes." Ye Wenliu said, "It's in the basement. I'll take you to see it."

"Mom..." Xie Luoshu was a little embarrassed, "I haven't gotten my driver's license yet."

"That's nothing." Ye Wenliu waved his hand, "Just think of it as preparation in advance. It won't be too late to drive after you pass the driving test."

"Woof!" Butler Lin brought in a gift box.

"Mom, you won't..."

When Yanyan heard the voice, he ran over on his short legs: "Dog!"

"This..." Xie Luoshu was a little confused, "Did you buy it for Yanyan?"

Ye Wenliu smiled: "I was thinking, if you and Xiaojin are too busy with work to accompany Yanyan in the future, he can still have a puppy to accompany him. And you see, Yanyan likes it very much."

Yanyan stared with her big round eyes, looking at the furry little cutie in front of her with full curiosity.

It’s Zizi’s dog!

When Yanyan realized that this was her puppy, a smile brighter than spring flowers instantly appeared on her face. Yanyan couldn't wait to stretch out her hand and carefully reached out to the puppy, as if she was touching the most precious treasure in the world. The moment the puppy's soft body touched her hand, Yanyan's eyes sparkled with surprise.

Yanyan happily hugged the puppy, holding it tightly in her little arms, and giggling. The puppy seemed to feel Yanyan's joy, wagging its tail gently and rubbing Yanyan's cheek with its wet little nose.

"Yes, baby." Xie Luoshu called Yanyan over.

Yanyan came over holding the puppy: "Daddy, puppy, puppy!"

"Baby is very happy."

"Yeah!" Yanyan nodded repeatedly, "Happy!"

"So, do you want to give the dog a name?"

Name? You can name your own dog!

Yanyan waved his hand: "Tomato~"

Xie Luoshu held his forehead and said, "Baby, do you really want to call me Tomato? Why not change it?"

Yanyan shook her head resolutely: "Tomato!"

"Okay, okay." Ye Wenliu said, "If you like it, then I'll call you Tomato."

Okay...Xie Luoshu can already see a future where Ye Wenliu is crazy about doting on Yanyan in some way.

"Tomato~" Yanyan rubbed Tomato's furry cheeks.

"Woof!" Tomato seemed to like its new name very much and rubbed back.

The tomato's hair brushed against Yanyan's neck, making her giggle.

Xie Luoshu suddenly smiled with a vague meaning: "What do you want to eat tonight, babe?"

"Tomato~" Yanyan didn't even think about it.

The tomato in Yanyan's arms suddenly throbbed, and his eyes widened: "Woof?"

"No, no." Yan Yan waved her hands repeatedly, "It's not just a tomato..."