vrcanaries Chapter 191 Sour Cabbage Beef
Chapter 191 Sour Cabbage Beef
After the pot cake was ready, Cheng Yuntao turned around to get the sauerkraut and beef. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Shen Shulan leaning against the door frame.
A plain white dress with wide sleeves was soaked in the morning light, and a pair of autumn eyes revealed outside the veil were curved like a crescent moon. The wind chimes on the eaves tinkled, and the silver tassel pendant on her waist was lifted up. The clear sound mingled with the crackling sound of the stove fire.
Cheng Yuntao paused, her wrist dangling over the chopping board. The blade of the knife barely touched the green and white veins of the sauerkraut leaves. She raised an eyebrow and smiled, "How long have you been standing there? Why didn't you call out to me? Are you trying to scare me?"
Before he finished speaking, the back of the knife had already smashed the garlic cloves. As the silver blade flew, the sauerkraut was cut into thin strips, and the salty and spicy taste mixed with spread on the chopping board.
Shen Shulan took two steps closer, stepping on the dancing spots of light on the blue bricks. A soft laugh came from under her veil: "Seeing you were working so hard, I just couldn't bear to disturb you."
The sauerkraut sizzled in the hot oil, its aroma filling the air and making your mouth water. The beef slices, quickly stir-fried, quickly changed color, blending seamlessly with the sauerkraut. Cheng Yuntao scooped a spoonful of water into the pot, and steam rose, intensifying the aroma of the sauerkraut.
After covering the pot, she turned around and took out a blue and white porcelain bowl from the cabinet, and sprinkled some chopped green onions and coriander on the bottom of the bowl.
When the soup in the pot became thick, she opened the lid, scooped up a spoonful of soup with a long spoon, blew it gently, tasted it, nodded with satisfaction, and poured the sauerkraut beef soup into a blue and white porcelain bowl.
The soup is clear, the sauerkraut is golden, the beef slices are tender and smooth, and chopped green onions and coriander are dotted in between, making it full of color, aroma and taste.
When Shen Shulan lowered his eyes to look at the soup bowl, the surface of the soup reflected the shadow of the peach branch peeking in from the window. He could not tell whether it was because the soup was clear or the morning light was too bright.
"Don't stand here like an idiot. Go to the dining room and get ready for breakfast."
After washing her hands, Cheng Yuntao brought the prepared pepper-flavored pot cakes and pickled cabbage beef soup to the table. Then, she leaned towards the yard and called out, "Everyone, stop working and come have breakfast!"
The sound echoed in the yard, and soon everyone came out of their rooms and rushed towards the dining room.
Xu Ranyuan was the first one to step into the dining room. As soon as he entered, he saw Shen Shulan who was already seated.
His attention was instantly attracted, but soon he realized that it was impolite to stare at the girl all the time, so he stopped staring at her as straight as before, quickly looked away, and found a place to sit down.
After a while, Cheng Jingzhu and Cheng Yueli skipped into the dining room.
After seeing that familiar figure, Cheng Yueli's face was filled with surprise, her eyes widened. She reached out and touched Cheng Yuntao's arm, and asked anxiously, "Sister, is that the person who came to Sister Shen in the cave before?"
Cheng Yuntao smiled and nodded, affirming: "Yes, it's her."
Shaobing stood in the corner with his hands behind his back, looking at Shen Shulan from time to time, as if recalling the scene of meeting her two days ago.
Cheng Yuntao noticed Shaobing, her eyes full of gratitude: "Shaobing, this time it's all thanks to your help. If it weren't for you, I don't know when I would be able to find Sister Shen."
Shaobing scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly, "I'm very happy to be able to help Sister Yuntao. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that I actually ran into her."
Jiang Yu, upon hearing everyone's conversation, was filled with confusion. He said, bewildered, "But I remember the picture on the bounty order clearly showed a man. What's going on?"
Cheng Yuntao patiently explained: "Sister Shen has been disguising herself as a man. The portrait on the wanted poster was naturally drawn based on her appearance in men's clothing. It's just a disguise. Don't think about it for now. Let's all sit down and eat. After we finish eating, we can have a good chat." After hearing this, everyone took their seats.
Shen Shulan still did not take off her veil while eating breakfast. She just lowered her head slightly, creating a gap under the veil to make it easier for her to eat.
Everyone was puzzled by this scene, but they didn't dare to ask rashly, so they just lowered their heads and concentrated on eating the breakfast in their hands.
Pick up the salt and pepper pot cake and take a bite. The crispy outer layer instantly breaks between your teeth, making a crisp sound. The rich wheat aroma wrapped in the unique salty aroma of pepper and salt hits your nose and quickly fills your entire nasal cavity.
The layers of soft noodles are mixed with finely chopped minced meat, which is fragrant but hard to find the meat shape. It achieves the perfect fusion of soft and tender noodles and spicy minced meat, which is delicious and not greasy.
Chewing it carefully, the inside of the Guokui is soft yet tough, the pepper and salt are evenly distributed in the dough, the grains rub between the teeth, the salty and fragrant taste is rich but not too irritating, after swallowing, the long aftertaste still lingers in the mouth, making people can't help but take another bite.
The sauerkraut, meticulously pickled, is pure and intensely sour, and the savory aroma of the beef, blending with the tartness of the sauerkraut, permeates the air. The perfectly cooked beef is tender and succulent, and with a gentle sip, the meat fibers unravel between your teeth. The broth is rich and mellow, and the warmth slowly flows down your throat, quickly spreading throughout your body.
When eaten together, the crispness of the pot cake and the sourness of the soup blend perfectly, which is very refreshing and more delicious the more you eat.
After breakfast, the children went to school if they had to, and played if they wanted to. Even grandma Zhou Xiufang, who usually loved to bask in the sun in the yard, hummed a little tune and walked leisurely out to chat with the old lady.
After cleaning up, Cheng Yuntao brewed a pot of scented tea, and the four of them sat around the stone table in the courtyard and started chatting.
Cheng Yuntao took a sip of scented tea and briefly recounted Shen Shulan's thrilling past in the City Lord's Mansion and the difficult times he spent fleeing to avoid being hunted down.
After hearing this, Jiang Yu's face was filled with anger and indignation: "This Shen Linfeng is too much. He will do anything for power! He even doesn't let his own relatives go!"
Xu Ranyuan was also shocked, and there was a bit of complicated emotions in his eyes when he looked at Shen Shulan.
Cheng Yuntao looked at Xu Ranyuan, her eyes full of expectation: "Mr. Xu, I have a favor to ask of you. I hope you can help me."
Xu Ranyuan quickly sat up straight and said sincerely, "Miss Cheng, please feel free to ask. As long as it is something I can do, I will definitely do my best."
Cheng Yuntao turned slightly and looked at Shen Shulan, her eyes full of heartache: "Sister Shen suffered injuries to her face after being persecuted, and she also suffered from many hidden illnesses. Mr. Xu is a skilled doctor, I would like to ask for your help to heal Sister Shen's face and take care of her body at the same time."
When Shen Shulan heard this, she subconsciously raised her hand and touched her veil.
"Sister Shen, Master Xu is a trustworthy person. Let him help you. Maybe there is still hope."
After a moment of silence, Shen Shulan took off her veil, revealing the shocking scar that looked particularly hideous on her fair skin.
When Jiang Yu saw the scar, he took a breath and turned his head away, unable to bear to look at it anymore. Xu Ranyuan's eyes fixed, he stood up and moved closer, observing the scar more carefully.