"Of course it was just made. My second brother is still cooking it over there. If you don't believe me, you can go and see for yourself," Yao Guang replied as she walked in carrying the dishes.
Hearing Yao Guang's voice, the adults sitting at the table all looked over. The others were fine, but when Yu Rui saw his daughter carrying a plate full of braised lion's head meatballs, he felt his heart jump into his throat and he subconsciously stood up.
The braised lion's head meatballs, drizzled with hot broth and plump and oily, were piled up so high that they trembled precariously in the deep dish as Yao Guang moved, as if they were about to roll off at any moment.
"Father, please try my second brother's cooking." Only when Yao Guang placed the dish steadily in front of Yu Rui did his heart and liver finally settle down.
Just as I breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down, I saw Zhaohua come in, also carrying dishes. The dishes she was carrying were not the same as Yaoguang's. They looked emerald green, and although the plate was obviously not very heavy, Zhaohua's expression was very tense and cautious.
Seeing Zhao Hua place the dish she was holding next to the one Yao Guang had just put down, a clear sense of relief appeared on her face, and a smile appeared on her lips. Yu Rui also smiled; this was the first time his daughter had ever done something like this in all her life!
"Father, this is a wild vegetable we picked this afternoon called Malantou. It's served cold, very refreshing and delicious. Malantou is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family, also known as Malantou or Red Stem Vegetable."
Its stems are often red, and its tender stems and leaves are rich in several nutrients, making it not only edible but also medicinal.
This wild vegetable mostly grows in fields, roadsides, and other similar environments.
Medical books say that it is pungent, cool, and slightly cold in nature, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is often used to relieve symptoms such as sore throat, dysentery, and edema. "Yao Guang stood aside and explained in great detail.
"Okay, okay, it looks delicious. Yaoguang, you know so much?" Yu Rui replied happily.
Xiao Yaoguang was praised by her father and said happily, "My mother told me this when she was teaching us to recognize wild vegetables."
Xiao and Meng, who were sitting to the side, already knew during the day that although these children all called Hong Xiao Niangzi "Niangzi," they were not her children.
She hadn't even gotten married yet, and as for why they called her "mother," they were too busy surveying the area to care about the reason.
Sitting down now, listening to the child calling Hong Xiaoniangzi "mother" and Yu Rui "father," two people addressed by the same child, yet not being husband and wife, feels strange.
"Yes, your mother taught her very well. My Yaoguang is also very smart; she can remember them all." Yu Rui's feelings at this moment were indescribable, and he regretted that his wife was not by his side and had not seen this scene.
"Everyone, please start eating quickly. The food should be eaten while it's hot." Quan Jinghuai had no choice but to speak again when he saw Hong Xiaoduo, who was only focused on pouring wine for herself.
In the past, when there were other people around, he would quietly keep them company and occasionally say a few words, while Hong Xiaoduo would be the one chatting with them.
"Mmm, this fish tastes amazing." Lord Xiao picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks, ate it, and immediately nodded in praise.
Meng Sheng, who was a little younger than him, picked up a braised lion's head meatball, nodded as he ate, and gestured to Lord Xiao with his eyes, "Pick this, eat this, it's delicious!"
I don't know if it was because they were tired and hungry after a long day, or maybe it was because they had spent the whole day with Hong Xiaoduo and she seemed like a very easy-going person. Anyway, it was the first time they had ever sat down to eat together like this, and the two adults were very relaxed.
Faced with the reactions of his two colleagues who had never eaten anything good, Yu Rui did not feel embarrassed or ashamed. On the contrary, he felt quite proud.
Dishes were served one after another, and the table was soon full.
Looking at the twelve dishes in front of him, a perfect combination of meat and vegetables, and a feast for the eyes and the palate, even Yu Rui was quite surprised.
Keep in mind, this isn't a restaurant, nor is it the kitchen of a grand mansion.
Most importantly, these dishes were made by a ten-year-old child.
I thought that sweet and sour fish and braised lion's head meatballs would be the main dishes on the table tonight.
Unexpectedly, the next dishes served were not ordinary, simple side dishes either.
The juicy braised pork, the crispy and sweet fried pork with its vibrant red color, and other dishes they'd never tried before, such as boiled fish fillets with pickled cabbage, spicy stir-fried chicken, and deep-fried shrimp...
"Mother, all the dishes are served. If it's not enough, we still have ingredients, I'll make more," Tianxuan said to Hong Xiaoduo as she walked in.
"Okay, you guys go and eat quickly." Hong Xiaoduo said to Tianxuan, and Tianshu and Feiyan who were waiting behind him.
There were enough tables and chairs, but they were all in one tent, which made it a bit crowded. Therefore, Feiyan, Yuheng, and the other six used the tables and chairs in the next tent.
"Sister, this is milk tea that Second Brother made. It's so delicious." Yao Guang picked up the pot of milk tea and poured a cup for Zhao Hua, then poured one for herself as well.
"Young Lady Hong, this is far too lavish a treat for us," Meng Sheng said, somewhat embarrassed.
He had intended to joke that he, Lord Xiao, and their two attendants were able to enjoy such a sumptuous and delicious meal thanks to Yu Rui, but then he thought it wouldn't be appropriate, so he changed his mind before he could finish speaking.
“No, we usually eat like this whenever it’s convenient to buy ingredients,” Yao Guang interjected before Hong Xiaoduo could even respond.
Quan Jinghuai glanced at his youngest disciple and thought to himself, "This little girl is just trying to let her father know that she's eating well with Hong Xiaoduo, and she's even vying to tell him about it."
However, what she said wasn't an exaggeration; their group's food standards had indeed remained that stable for over a year.
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