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Wang's family has become more honest! Of course, this honesty is relative, just compared to before.
The real problem has not been solved, and the other party has given a final deadline.
"Where are we supposed to find someone who can fix houses in such a short time?" The Qin Family thought of the granddaughter who had been kicked out of the house. Currently, it seems that only Liu Qingxi has a solution!
Yes! The Qin Family feels guilty and loves Liu Qingxi very much, but she also loves her own children!
Fortunately, there were no disturbances from the Liu Family, and while warming up at the Yang Family's place yesterday, it suddenly occurred to her that winter is indeed a great time for hot pot. She mentioned it to Wen Family.
"Aunt, I know a way to eat that is both delicious and warm, and it's relatively simple to prepare. With your charcoal here, it's even more convenient!"
She had an epiphany when she saw the charcoal at Wen Family's place!
"What kind of way to eat? You seem to have a lot of ideas in that head of yours. This charcoal was bought by Yichan; it has no smoke and is perfect for heating. There’s plenty stored in the kitchen; take as much as you want!"
Wen Family was intrigued by Liu Qingxi's description of the delicious and warm dish, feeling eager and expectant.
"Qingxi, come on, what exactly is this dish? I've never heard of it!"
"Aunt, we'll set up a pot with this charcoal and simmer rich bone broth inside. Then we’ll add thinly sliced transparent meat and some vegetables. We can dip them in the boiling broth while eating; the hot soup and delicious broth will definitely be tasty!"
Wen Family listened attentively, imagining the scene in their minds: "Then hurry up and prepare it; just thinking about it makes my mouth water!"
With her promise to Wen Family from yesterday, Liu Qingxi got up this morning to prepare some game meat, along with the dried meat that had been air-dried indoors, the Big White vegetables sent by Song Family, and the dried vegetables stored by Xia. Although not as varied as modern times, together they made quite a bit.
When Liu Qingyan left for school, Liu Qingxi took the prepared items along with her.
In the Yang Family Courtyard, the Wen Family had long instructed Cook to prepare everything Liu Qingxi needed: large chunks of meat bones, scallions, ginger, garlic, and various spices.
By the time Liu Qingxi arrived, they had already prepared boiling hot water in the kitchen and a lavish array of vegetables, each one difficult to find in the icy cold.
Seeing the vibrant, fresh, and juicy vegetables made Liu Qingxi's mouth water. "Where did these come from?" Her eyes sparkled. How long had it been? Since arriving in this era, she hadn't eaten such tender greens.
It had mostly been grains or wild vegetables, or dried wild greens; her palate was nearly dulled!
The suggestion for hot pot came because she hadn't had it in ages—a method of eating that modern people loved.
These rich dishes were a delightful surprise, and there was even a block of tofu made by Cook, which was Liu Qingxi's favorite.
Having spent so much time in this backward era, she had yet to taste fresh and smooth tofu.
Determined to enjoy a delicious hot pot for lunch, Liu Qingxi rolled up her sleeves and began preparing without a moment's pause.
First, she blanched the meaty bones in boiling water to remove the scum. Then she added more water along with star anise, scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, pouring in some white wine to eliminate any fishy smell.
"Alright, now let's start simmering the broth on high heat! I'll prepare the other things!"
Next were the sauces needed for dipping during the meal: the most common and popular ones—sesame paste, peanut butter, and chili sauce.
She first roasted peanuts and sesame seeds in another pot until they turned golden brown. After cooling them to become crispy, she crushed them with a rolling pin and placed them in a bowl to hand over to Cook. "Mash it well until it becomes a paste!"
Then she poured in oil. Once it was heated to about 70%, she added the prepared chili powder. The sizzling sound filled the air as the spicy aroma mixed with the oil smoke made everyone sneeze.
The familiar aroma made Liu Qingxi involuntarily sniff a couple of times. Although it was overwhelming, just thinking about the flavors made her mouth water.
In addition to a few dipping sauces, she also prepared sesame paste with Sichuan pepper powder, along with fragrant Douban sauce, garlic paste, and more, covering all the bases.
Next, she began cutting the meat. Liu Qingxi picked up a knife and got ready, while the cook happened to be mashing peanuts and sesame into a paste nearby.
Taking over the task from her, the Old Servant said, " Miss Liu, let me do it. I can cut it thinner!"
Liu Qingxi didn’t refuse; her knife skills were not as good as those of the dedicated cook. If she wanted the meat slices to be thin, she couldn’t reach that level yet.
Then she washed vegetables for plating, soaked wild vegetables, and prepared meatballs. She busied herself with various tasks, clanging and bustling about for an entire morning before finally getting everything ready.
At this point, the bone broth had been simmering for two full hours, and the rich aroma wafted through the steam to everyone’s noses.
Taking a deep breath, Liu Qingyan sat at her desk in the front yard practicing calligraphy. Like a cat, she sniffed the air and licked her lips.
Yang Yichen happened to look up and saw her adorable expression. Glancing at her practice results, he patted her head and said, "That’s enough for today. Are you hungry? Wash your hands and get ready to eat. Let’s see what your sister has prepared for us!"
The familiar scent left Yang Yichen even more puzzled; the closer he got to the kitchen, the stronger it became.
Seeing the two of them coming together, Liu Qingxi urged them out: "You two go wait in the dining room; it’ll be ready soon. Once we bring the pot over, we can start eating!"
Liu Qingyan was curious but knew her sister was busy. She didn’t ask any questions and obediently washed her hands before going inside.
Inside, a pot was burning brightly over charcoal with a simple rack set up beside it. The cook brought in a steaming pot and placed it perfectly on the rack.
Then, plates of dishes were served on exquisite plates adorned with simple floral patterns, arranged in beautiful shapes, truly giving the feeling of a grand feast without stepping outside.
When the last dish was brought out, Liu Qingxi removed her apron and shouted, "We can start eating now!"
No one moved!
"Aunt, Yang Yichen, why aren't you eating?"
The Wen Family was amused by her confused expression: "Qingxi, you child, such a smart person! We've never seen what you've made; we don't know how to eat it!"
The girl suddenly slapped her forehead: "Right! I forgot how to eat!" She then raised her chopsticks: "Come on, first choose some dipping sauces you like; it will taste better this way. But if you can't handle spicy food, definitely don't eat this—this chili is particularly hot.
I was afraid everyone wouldn't be used to the spice, so I didn't put in too much. If you like it spicy, just add some to your own bowl!"
"Ah, if only we could make a yin-yang hot pot, then those who want spicy and those who want mild could enjoy it freely!"
Liu Qingxi sighed a bit. Hearing this, Yang Yichen instinctively replied, "It's easy to make a yin-yang hot pot; I can prepare something later and just put a divider in the middle!"
"Huh? How do you know?" Liu Qingxi wondered how Yang Yichen knew the method.
"I saw you struggling and just thought of it!" The fleeting image that flashed through his mind left no trace.
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