Food starts with Mapo Tofu

Chapter 767 A Secret Love That Ended Without Disease
Making buns is actually not too difficult, it is nothing more than making the dough, adjusting the stuffing and then wrapping it up.

But no matter whether it's kneading noodles or making stuffing, the second aunt has already done everything, and now they just need to pack it.

After the addition of Chen Nian, the second aunt rolled the skins there, and Chen Nian wrapped them here. It didn't take long for more than 20 bags to come out.

Then they were steamed in batches, watching the steam start to rise from the pot, and the aging also smelled a scent of noodle.

The rest of the family also came out of the room one after another.

"Did you eat buns this morning?" Lu Xiao asked looking at the kitchen surrounded by clouds and fog.

In their family, whenever close relatives come to visit or stay for a few days, they will make buns for entertainment.

Then there are the noodles and some of their signature dishes, which has become almost a ritual.

They always want to give their family the best of what they are best at.

"Yeah, you all don't get up, and Chen Nian helped me pack it in the morning. He got up early in the morning to go for a run, and after he came back, he did another morning's work."

Lu Xiao smiled after hearing this: "I haven't been home for a long time. It's so comfortable to sleep in my own bed, so I overslept a bit."

As a result, Chen Nian joked at the right time after his cousin finished speaking: "So it's like this, I don't sleep well in our house, I probably lie in bed every night and can't sleep, ah, yes, it's our fault that we didn't entertain you well."

There was something weird about what you said. After Lu Xiao heard that Chen Nian stabbed her back like this, he came up and poked Chen Nian in the waist: "I don't know what you are talking about, don't provoke me and San here." Aunt relationship."

Chen Nian yelled and jumped to the side. His waist and shoulders were very sensitive parts, and he couldn't stretch them once he poked them. It was as sensitive as a switch.

This is not the same as red beans, which are more sensitive on the thighs and ears.

After playing around like this for a while, they started to eat breakfast. I have to say that the buns made by the second aunt are still very good.

The outer skin is soft and thin, and when you pinch it with your hands, it becomes soft, like a child's face, with one bite, a stream of hot air rushes out from the inside, even if Chen Nian has already cultivated a ruthless iron mouth. Don't avoid the edge for the time being.

The moderately salty meat filling is also full of juice. Although it is not like a soup dumpling, it is quite uncomfortable to eat if the filling is too dry.

The second aunt prepared a total of two kinds of fillings. Considering that everyone in the family can eat meat, she did not make vegetarian ones, but mixed a pot of pork and leeks and a pot of mutton and carrots.

The steamed stuffed bun eaten in old age is made of pork and leeks. In addition to the rich meat flavor, the leeks are also fresh leeks.

"Yesterday after you guys went out, your uncle came over and sent some freshly cut leeks, which were all grown by your uncle himself."

Chen Nian looked at the leeks inside the steamed stuffed bun that he had bitten open. No wonder it tasted so fresh. Although it had a distinct leek flavor, it was not overwhelming at all, but it matched with the fat and thin pork in the stuffing. just right.

"But can leeks still grow in winter? It's so cold, wouldn't they all freeze to death?" Chen Nian asked suspiciously.

"It will definitely freeze to death if you plant it in the yard, but it's better if you plant it at home. Although it doesn't grow as well in summer as in spring, it is better than the ones bought outside." The second uncle also held a bun in his hand while While eating, he talked about pickles.

"Oh, so that's the case." Chen Nian nodded.

For the next period of time, Chen Nian and Feng Honghong helped clean here every day, went out to buy some New Year's goods, and went back to their own home.

After all, if you don’t live for a long time, someone always needs to take care of it.

When they went back, the yard was already covered with weeds, and the house was also covered with dust. Although they covered the table and TV with sheets and quilts when they left last time, There was still a layer of dust on the sheets.

So they went back to doing the laundry, mopping the furniture, pulling weeds in the yard, cleaning the windows, and so on.

When Chen Nian came back from pulling the weeds in the yard and asked his mother what to do with the grass, before entering the house, he saw through the window that his mother was holding a photo frame in her hand and staring blankly.

Chen Nian sighed silently, he knew it was a photo of his father.

And this photo was also the last one they took when they went out to play.

Chen Nian opened the Honghong Restaurant for more than half a year. They have been busy all the time, from morning to night every day, so Chen Nian seldom heard his mother talk about Lao Chen.

But now that they have returned to their former house all of a sudden, Feng Honghong naturally feels a little uncomfortable under seeing things and thinking about others.

And not only Feng Honghong, but Chen Nian also felt uncomfortable seeing his mother like this. After all, Chen Nian had always dreamed of becoming a chef when he was a child. , Find a better job in the future.

But every time Chen Nian came back from vacation, he would never tire of competing with Chen Nian.

Including when Chen Nian was admitted to university, he applied for a food major with a clear goal. Lao Chen actually knew what his son was thinking, and never interfered, letting Chen Nian apply for popular jobs such as computer science or financial medicine.

Now that Chen Nian has become a chef, he has a good reputation both in the industry and on the Internet, but Lao Chen can't see all this.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian opened the door and walked into the house: "Mom, I pulled out all the weeds outside, what should I do with those weeds?"

At this time Feng Honghong turned slightly sideways, quickly stroked the tears in the corners of her eyes, then turned around and said in a normal tone: "After pulling out, are you tired? Let's rest for a while, drink some water, and stay warm at home. Those weeds It’s fine to just throw it in the rubbish dump outside, when the time comes, someone from the village will come and clean it up.”

"Okay, then I'll throw it later." Chen Nian nodded.

After Feng Honghong finished speaking, she continued to wash the rag and wipe the furniture.

At this time, Chen Nian came to his father's photo and held it up with both hands.

"Dad, my mother and I will visit you after a while, and then I will tell you the story of how I became a chef."

Speaking of Chen Nian, he folded the photo frame and put it safely into the drawer.

Just when Chen Nian just turned around, on the box on the other side was a family portrait of their family of three.

The tip of the nose was sore for no reason, and the sockets of the eyes were instantly red.

……

After the house was packed, Chen Nian and his mother went to the canteen at the entrance of the village to buy some milk, bread and biscuits, and returned to Chen Nian's grandma's house.

Grandma is very happy to see Chen Nian and their mother and son come back, because Chen Nian has been obedient and sensible since he was a child, and although grandma's children are either in the village or at most in the county, they will come back to see her every now and then and live with her They live together, but Feng Honghong and Chen Nian live in Chengdu, and they are usually busy, even if they want to come back often, they have no choice.

Here they stayed for two nights.

Because on the third day, grandma will go to my uncle's house for the New Year.

Although the place where the little uncle lives is not in the county seat, there is only a river about two or three meters wide in the middle. Although it is a village over there, it has developed quite well, with many buildings built, and there are many people in the village. The house built a small second floor.

The little uncle's family lives in the high-rise building here.

In fact, their brothers and sisters have already discussed it. Their father had passed away before, and now only their mother is left, so they usually let the elderly live in the village when the weather is warm. something.

When it's winter, they take turns to take the elderly to live there.

Of course, when Chen Nian returned to the village this time, his grandma was still there because he insisted on going back to the village to wait for Chen Nian and them after learning about Chen Nian's return.

"By next year, grandma should live with us, but your grandma is very strong. Every time she stays at their house for less than a week, she will clamor to come back."

Chen Nian smiled, thinking that old people are probably like this. Although they are old, they always refuse to accept their old age. Even if they live in the children's home, they always want to do this or that. Trouble the kids, that's why I want to come back.

Sure enough, after hearing this, grandma shook her head like a wave drum: "I won't go to your place, why should I go so far away? You are busy enough to run a restaurant, and you have to take care of me. I am alone. Living in the village is actually quite good, they will come back to live with me every now and then, and there are also some neighbors who come to talk to me."

"Mom, don't say these words. You are still able to move your legs and feet. When the time comes, you want to rest at home. You can just watch TV and play with your mobile phone at home. If you feel bored, we will take you to the store.

We had a lot of people every day, it was very lively, and Xiaoxiao was there. "

"Don't go."

But grandma still shook her head and said, her face was full of disgust.

But Chen Nian is very familiar with it. In fact, grandma is like this because she is arrogant. Anyway, next year, I will have a car. When I come back, I will directly pull my grandma into the car, and I will be back in Chengdu in a short time.

When the time comes, grandma can only live there, even if she wants to come back, she won't be able to.

It was like this until the third day, the little uncle drove back to pick up grandma, and took Chen Nian and the others away by the way.

On the way, my uncle asked Chen Nian and Feng Honghong to stay with them for a few days. Chen Nian knew that my uncle was usually busy, and there were many things to do even after the new year, so he didn't agree, but said that everyone lived well anyway. Far, usually just drop by.

Time flies by day by day, but I have returned to my hometown after a long absence.

Although Chen Nian went to school in Chengdu when he was very young, he still had some classmates in his hometown, so he also went out to get together with his classmates.

During the meal, there was another girl who kept looking at Chen Nian, always asking questions.

This is also Chen Nian's elementary school classmates. They often played together in elementary school, but after Chen Nian went to school, he didn't contact much, that is, every time he returned to his hometown during winter vacation and summer vacation, he would get together. get together.

Chen Nian still remembered coming back to party with them when he was in high school, and this girl even confessed her love to him.

But Chen Nian had no intention of falling in love at the time, so he declined the other party.

Later, when going to the bathroom, another male classmate of Chen Nian whispered to Chen Nian: "She likes you, and I haven't heard her say that she is playing with her boyfriend outside for so many years, but Chen Nian has a high vision, so let's talk about it now." That celebrity girlfriend of mine is pretty good."

Chen Nian smiled and shook his head: "Actually, I think she's pretty good, as a classmate and friend, but forget about the rest."

"Indeed, but when are you going to get married? Remember to ask me to go then."

"Don't worry, I will definitely call you. We have all met our parents now, and we will probably get married next year."

The classmate nodded: "By the way, you should have made a lot of money by opening a restaurant outside. There is a classmate in our class who always borrows money from others. Just now I found that he always looks at you. Anyway, you Be careful, if he borrows money from you, you say no.

Otherwise, it would be easy to borrow the money, but it would be difficult to get it back. Several students in their class suffered. "

"Don't worry, I don't have the money to lend him. I don't even have enough money for marriage now." Chen Nian said with a smile.

He still sees these aspects very clearly. Although his classmates basically gather together every year, even so, there is a distance between them, just like the classmate he was talking to, if he gets married or buys a house and borrows tens of thousands If Chen Nian has any money on hand, he will borrow it.

But if it is the kind of classmate with a little bit of birth, Chen Nian will not borrow it even if he has it. After all, keeping a distance can save a lot of trouble, and he doesn't want to chase after other people's ass every day for money in the future.

After the reunion was over, the girl who once liked Chen Nian saw everyone chatting with each other, so she joined Chen Nian again.

"Chen Nian, I should go on a blind date after the Chinese New Year this time."

Chen Nian looked at the other party and nodded: "Actually, a blind date is also very good. When the time comes, get to know the other party better. If you think the other party is okay, then continue talking. If you don't think it's not good, you can look for it again. Anyway, you grow up She is so beautiful and capable, and she will definitely find a suitable partner."

The girl looked at Chen Nian resentfully after hearing this: "Actually, I still like you more. You said that if you had promised me earlier, maybe we both have children now."

Chen Nian was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect the other party to say this to him so directly.

But Chen Nian is also very clear in his heart that he only treats the other party as a classmate from the beginning to the end.

So when the other party said that suddenly, Chen Nian didn't know how to reply for a while.

"Forget it, it scares you. I just want to say that you are the most handsome among our classmates. In fact, not only me, but also many female classmates like you, but they dare not say it. , but since you are going to get married soon, then I won't tell you these things anymore, I just drank some wine today and talked nonsense, don't take it to heart.

But don't call me when you get married, I'm afraid I'll look uncomfortable at that time, anyway, I wish you a happy wedding in advance and an early baby. "

"Thank you."

(End of this chapter)