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The more Ren Yue eats, the redder his face and lips become, and even the males were enchanted by his looks.
Wen Rou stood at one side, and her heart was in conflict.
The love in her past that she wanted to avoid in this life was supposed to be far away from Xianyang, in the capital. But why did he keeps appearing in front of her time and again?
Even though she was tight-lipped and sounded very fierce to him, but her heart was in turmoil.
Looking at how much Ren Yue was enjoying the food that she had cooked, Wen Rou's heart feels very warm. This is like the winter sun was shining in her heart.
"Lady Wen, is there any wine?" Ren Yue looked up and asked.
"Wine? Oh, you wait a moment." Wen Rou was thinking about her complex feelings and without meaning to, addressed Ren Yue informally by the word 'you'.
Ren Yue smiled. Against his white colour robe, his smile was like a ray of warm sunshine.
Everyone thought that this gentleman would compose a poem as he drinks the "Morning Dew Wine".
But Ren Yue only smiled, and did not say another word as he leaves.
After his meal, Ren Yue left the way he appears - quickly and mysteriously, like a gust of wind. On the table is a tael of silver.
Everyone felt as if this gentleman is not human - he is more like an immortal. He comes so fast, out of nowhere, and disappeared just as quickly.
For the rest of the day, Wen Rou could not focus on her work. The regrets of her past life keep repeating itself in her mind.
"Rou Er, time to go home!" Wen Shouzhen shouted. Wen Rou finally snapped back to reality and the present.
"Father, today brother is coming back from the school. Let's go to the market to purchase some meat and vegetables!" Wen Rou suggested.
"Hehe, we better return home quickly, so that your mother will not nag!" Wen Shouzhen winked at Wen Rou.
"Father, what did you smuggled out….." Seeing that there were few people around them, Wen Rou whispered.
"Go away! You lass had picked up the bad habits of Ting Er, that rascal! I am going to smack you!"Wen Shouzhen was embarrassed and raised his hand, pretending that he was going to smack Wen Rou.
Wen Rou giggled and dodged.
The two of them played as they headed home. In a short while, they reached home.
"Oh, look at you! You are grown man, and yet you still play with your daughter like a child! Rou Er, you are a lady and must behave like one. Ever since you go to work in Drunken Immortal Restaurant, you behave less and less like a lady should." Zhou Shi saw the pair of father and daughter from afar and immediately chided.
"Father, Sister, you are back?" Wen Ting greeted.
"Oh, you rascal, you are finally willing to come home? Is it time to pay the school fees again?" Wen Shouzhen's face immediately turned black.
"Hubby, everyone else favours the male. But you seemed to be the opposite! Ting Er is also your child! How could you say this?" Zhou Shi added some firewood and chided her husband."
Wen Shouzhen immediately hugged his wife as he whispered, "Wife, I am trying to intimate him! Ting Er is too timid and likes to overcomplicate things. Each time he took the examination, he could not withstand the pressure. I am trying to train him. Do not give me away!"
"Pui! I think Ting Er is timid because you frightened him too much. That is why he becomes more and more scared!" Zhou Shi unhappily retorted.
"Rascal, come over here, and help to cook dinner!" Wen Shouzhen took out a yellow colour paper bag from his pocket.
"Oh! Hubby, this is….." Zhou Shi was surprised.
Wen Ting and Wen Rou immediately rushed up, and saw that the paper bag contains a big slab of ham.
"Shang Fang Ham!" Wen Rou immediately cried out.
"That is right, this is the Shang Fang part of ham!" Wen Shouzhen was very pleased, "Hehe, ham can be classified into 5 parts, Huo Zhao (火爪), Huǒ Zhǒng (火踵), Shàng Fāng(上方), Zhōng Fāng (中方) and Dī You (滴油). Shang Fang. Among these, the Shang Fang consider the premium cut of ham.
Ham classificationP.S. This image is provided so that you know the cut of the ham. You can associate the Chinese characters provided with the cut. 😉
Urgh… translating makes me so hungry. I put on a few pounds since I start translating this.
"Father, you took the good stuff away. Are you not worried that Manage Lee will discover this?" Wen Ting asked.
"Go away! Later you better not eat this!" Wen Shouzhen roared.
Wen Ting immediately scuttled away.
Zhou Shi immediately picked it up, "How to eat?"
"Let me cook it! Today I will cook for all of you! Rou Er, you wanted to learn how to cook from me? Today, your father will teach you, starting from this dish of Shang Fang ham!" Wen Shouzhen picked up the Chinese cleaver.
"Father, let me help you!" Wen Rou immediately took the Shang Fang ham and considered.
This piece of meat is red in colour, and it is thick and firm. From this, you could tell that this part is the best part of a ham.
"Rou Er, first, wash the wok, then we cut it!" Wen Shouzhen instructed and looked for other ingredients that he could use to accompany this dish.
After the wok is cleaned, Wen Shouzhen had gathered a lot of ingredients. There are lotus seeds, mushroom, rock sugar, fruits, honey, starch, dried osmanthus etc.
"Rou Er, please cut the round part, and cut it into strips!" Wen Shouzhen instructed.
Wen Rou pressed down on the Shang Fang ham, and used the knife to carefully cut the meat. The knife is very sharp, and the meat is easily cut.
In a short while, the uniform slices of meat were placed on the plate.
At the same time, Wen Shouzhen placed the lotus seeds in a large bowl, and add warm water to the bowl. Rock sugar and honey were added to the bowl, the bowl steamed until a fragrant smell whiffed out. The bowl was taken out of the steamer, and mushroom was added to the edge. Then he added the slice of ham that Wen Rou had cut into the bowl and arranged it neatly. Next, he had the lotus seeds and osmanthus flowers and arranged it at the side. Finally, he covered the bowl and steam again.
After the dish is ready, he added some more honey to the gravy. The dish is ready!
"Father, let me cook the other dishes!" Wen Rou offered.
"All right, you will handle the rest of the dishes! When cooking cabbage, remember the essentials, first heat up the pot, when the oil is smoking, then you add the vegetables."
"For the mixed vegetables, it is best to use a hot wok and warm oil. First add the ginger, then add the vegetable. Stir-fry very quickly. As soon as you heard the sound of the vegetables popping, it will turn soft. Immediately add soy sauce, some soup stock, a pinch of salt. Once it is fragrant, you can take it out."
"As for the stir-fried meat with vegetables, first make sure the wok is hot, before adding the meat and vegetables. Stir-fry it quickly, and add some soup stock. You must control the fire. If the fire is too hot, the flavour will be lost. Add a bit of starch to thicken the gravy. When the gravy had thickened, you can dish it."
Wen Shouzhen made a careful and careful explanation, and he handed the spatula to Wen Rou.”
Very quickly, the clear and refreshing stirred fried cabbage, colourful 3 types of different vegetables, and sliced fish with eggplant with a thick gravy is ready.
When everything is ready, Wen Rou added some water to the pot, and cooked a pot of refreshing tofu soup. Then she wiped the beads of perspiration on her head.
Wen Shouzhen was stunned.
Each of the dishes was cooked exactly as he instructed. Without a single mistake!
"Oh, 4 dishes and one soup! This should be enough for dinner! Ask your mother and that rascal to come in!"
"Father, we are not calling eldest uncle and 2nd uncle?" Wen Rou paused at the doorway and asked.
"There is no need, your eldest uncle had told me that he is going to another city today to get some new year supplies. As for 2nd uncle - forget it. I have not even seen his shadows for a few days. He must be gambling!" Wen Shouzhen thought, 'luckily they are not in! Otherwise, this Shang Fang ham is not enough for all to share!'
It is already in the middle of winter, and each day is colder than the last.
The piping hot food is very aromatic, and just one look is enough to whet their appetites.
Especially for the Honey Steamed Ham that Wen Shouzhen had cooked. It looks very good, and the meat is sweet and tender. The lotus seeds are crisp and well-knit. Nothing like this dish in winter - it is like a tonic to dispel the cold.
Wen Ting immediately tried to grab a piece of the ham, and was stopped by Wen Shouzhen in mid air.
"Father!" Wen Ting pouted.
"Rascal, you are not to eat!" Wen Shouzhen replied, "A scholar is refined, and this is pork, a commoner's food!"
"Father, scholars also need to eat! Only after they had their fill could they focus on their studies!" Wen Rou giggled, and immediately grab a slice of ham for Wen Ting.
"You!" Before Wen Shouzhen could react, Wen Ting had already swallowed the food. He was scared that his father will snatch it away, and just stuff the entire piece into his mouth as he quickly chewed and swallowed it.
"Father, it is yummy!" Wen Ting praised.
Looking at Wen Ting, Wen Shouzhen sighed, "Rascal, how come you eat like a pig? You look like a hungry ghost. Eat slowly, chew it, and taste it properly!"
"Hehe, thank you father!" Wen Ting heard Wen Shouzhen's words and immediately grinned. Then he picked up another piece of ham.
The texture of the honey juice was immersed in the meat, with a hint of the fragrance of the lotus seeds and the delicious aroma of the mushrooms. As well, a touch of sweet-scented osmanthus flowed in the mouth, teasing the taste buds. Finally, the meat was soft and chewy. It is a slice of heaven!
"Rascal, how are your studies?" Seeing that Wen Ting enjoyed the food he cooked, Wen Shouzhen was secretly pleased.
"Father and mother, talking about studies, we have learned a piece of big news. I am sure that you have not heard of this." Wen Ting picked up another slice of ham and eats as he talked.
"Brother, stop beating about the bush! Out with it!" Wen Rou immediately grabbed the plate of ham and placed it next to her.
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