Era: Life's Big Winner

Chapter 29 Director Yao's Generous Support

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In the corridor, He Guixiang was panicked and frightened, glaring at Liu Hongchang in shame and anger.

"Where do you live?" Liu Hongchang asked in a low voice while pinching her butt.

He Guixiang's heart was pounding, she felt dizzy and could hardly move her legs, she said with a blushing face:

"Let go now, I live not far from here, I'll take you there after dinner."

"You are such a thieving cat. I just gave you a little bit of a good look and you climbed up the pole."

Liu Hongchang took his hand away and said with a smile: "I really didn't expect Teacher He to be so straightforward."

He Guixiang breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little disappointed. She explained with a bitter face:
"My husband has been dead for more than four years. I have spent more than a thousand lonely nights alone."

"I am a normal woman. I live in agony every day and think about it every day."

"I dare not remarry, but I can't let go of my pride and I'm too embarrassed to betray my dead husband. It's very difficult for me."

"Forget it, I'll talk to you about these things later. Let's go eat first. Everyone is waiting anxiously."

Liu Hongchang looked at her and smiled. He Guixiang glanced at him and smiled shyly, stamping her feet and whispering:
"Let's go. Since we both have that intention, I won't change my mind. I will definitely take you home later."

The two of them came into the living room one after the other.

Director Yao waved his hand at Liu Hongchang and scolded him, "Tell me, kid, how did your cooking skills improve so much?"

"Director, if I cook such delicious food in the cafeteria, can you still sit still?" Liu Hongchang chuckled.

Section Chief Chen smiled and replied, "Of course not. We won't let you rest for 365 days a year."

The others also smiled and nodded in agreement. It would be a headache if the food in the cafeteria was always so delicious.

"Well, you have defeated me." Director Yao said with a smile.

"Come, take a stool and sit next to me. Let's eat first and have a few drinks later."

This time Liu Hongchang did not refuse and took a stool and sat down.

The rice steamed in the wooden steamer is distinct and crystal clear, with a rich rice aroma and steam rising from it. It feels like you can be full just by eating the rice.

Eat a piece of braised pork and a mouthful of rice, the shredded meat is very chewy.

It has a sweet fragrance and a spicy taste. The more you eat it, the more delicious it becomes and the more appetizing it becomes.

The people at the table didn't have time to talk. They just kept picking up dishes and eating.

Some people put the soup from the food on the rice, stir it a few times, and wolf it down, saying it is very delicious.

"Delicious! This is what we call delicious food!" Director Yao was busy eating, but his mouth was not idle. He looked up from time to time and said a few words of praise.

So fragrant!
The Dongpo pork elbow soup is milky white, the pork elbow is soft and tender, the meat is tender, the flavor is mellow and chewy, and it is fat but not greasy!
Twice-cooked pork has a unique taste, bright red color, is fat but not greasy, and has a good color, aroma and taste. It is a dish that most people would choose to go with rice.

Mapo tofu is delicious, spicy and goes well with rice.

The tofu is fresh, tender and smooth, with a delicate texture, as soft as silk. When you take a bite, the bean fragrance fills the air, intoxicating.

The eight flavors are complete: numb, spicy, hot, fragrant, crispy, tender, fresh and lively.

The spiciness and numbness complement each other. The chili pepper stimulates the tip of the tongue, and the Sichuan peppercorns numb the lips and teeth, making people unable to stop.

Use a spoon to pour it into a bowl and mix it with rice. Smell it and it will be fragrant. Take a bite and it will be smooth and refreshing. Drink a sip and the soup will overflow.

Everyone praised the meal and said it was delicious.

"It's delicious. I don't have words to describe how delicious it is. I just think it's delicious!"

After Captain Zhao finished one bowl of rice, he couldn't wait to fill another bowl and couldn't stop at all.

"Chicken Tofu Pudding" is snow-white in color, shaped like tofu pudding, and is made with chicken, hence the name.

This dish is white in color, holds together well, has a tender texture, is salty and delicious, and is rich in nutrition. It is suitable for people of all ages.

It is the signature dish of Sichuan cuisine. The finished dish is quite distinctive and is one of the representative dishes of Sichuan cuisine that is light and mellow.

The idea is “eat chicken without seeing the chicken, eat meat without seeing the meat”, and make meat ingredients into vegetarian forms, which people call “using meat to support vegetarian food”.

When you first eat it, you will feel that it is as tender as tofu pudding. After tasting it carefully, you will feel that its taste is even better than tofu pudding. The soup used to make tofu pudding is a special clear soup made with chicken as the main ingredient.

This soup is extremely delicious, clear and has no substance in it.

Soon, all the food was eaten up, and even the soup was dipped into the rice. Everyone was so full that they didn't dare to get up.

"You may not know this, but this chicken tofu pudding is a Sichuan dish that is at the state banquet level!" Director Yao introduced to everyone.

"Boiled cabbage is more famous, but the most difficult to make is chicken tofu pudding. You guys are lucky today!"

Section Chief Chen was surprised and said, "Is it true? But it tastes really good. I can't stop eating it after taking a bite. It's so delicious!"

"Master Liu, do you have a master?" Chief Sun from the Commerce Bureau asked curiously.

Without waiting for Liu Hongchang to reply, Director Yao said, "His master is the Sichuan cuisine master Chen Minghao, who has passed away."

"No wonder, it seems that Master Liu has received the true teachings and can be called a master." Section Chief Sun said with a smile.

Liu Hongchang said he was not worthy of the title. Although he had the ability, he did not dare to accept the title casually.

Section Chief Chen joked, "Old Yao, you have such a great talent hidden in your hands. Don't refuse to let him go when you need him next time!"

The eyes of the others lit up and they all echoed.

Director Yao said with a smile: "You are willing to help Hong Chang, how can I not help him?"

"Old Yao is so generous! Come on, eat your fill and have a drink." Captain Zhao suggested, putting down his bowl and chopsticks.

"Especially Master Liu, we've gotten to know each other today. If you don't mind, you can just call me Brother Zhao from now on!"

"I am marrying above my station, Brother Zhao!" Liu Hongchang said with a smile, stood up, took the Maotai from Li Yun, and poured wine for everyone.

Director Yao quickly stopped him: "Wait, we are in a good mood today, share the medicinal wine you brought!"

Li Yun glared at him secretly, feeling very reluctant, but she did not give him face and got up to get the medicinal wine.

"Oh? From what Old Yao said, there is another surprise waiting for us today?" Section Chief Chen chuckled.

Director Yao was concerned about the presence of female comrades, so he said mysteriously: "You will know in a moment, I guarantee you will be satisfied."

He then said to He Guixiang and Liu Meng, "That medicinal wine is special, it's not suitable for you to drink. If you want to drink, drink Maotai!"

"Let's not drink. We ate too much just now." Liu Meng said a little embarrassedly.

Director Yao smiled and said, "Don't be embarrassed. We are not much better than you. We have already filled our throats with food!"

Everyone laughed and joked a few words, and Liu Meng was no longer embarrassed.

Soon, Li Yun took out the medicinal wine.

Among the guests, there were five male comrades, plus Liu Hongchang and Director Yao, a total of seven men.

Director Yao felt the effect in the morning and couldn't help but drink two liang of it. Each person could get a little more than one liang of it.

When Liu Hongchang was distributing the wine, Captain Zhao and others exchanged glances with each other.

These people are all smart people. After listening to Director Yao's words, they immediately understood the effect of this wine, and they all showed expectant eyes.

"Come on! Don't just sip it slowly, drink it all up to show your deep feelings!" After Liu Hongchang distributed the wine, Director Yao raised his glass and suggested with a smile.

These people were all warriors who could withstand the test of alcohol. A few ounces of wine was nothing. No one refused and they all raised their glasses to drink.

"What a delight!" Director Yao turned his wine glass upside down, his face flushed, he suppressed his thoughts and gave Li Yun a look.

The others who drank felt warm and comfortable, and they were filled with joy like a dead tree coming back to life in spring.

"Old Yao, that's very nice! I'll go home first! Hong Chang, see you later!" Captain Zhao stood up and said with a smile, unable to wait to leave.

"I'm leaving too!"

"I'm leaving too!"

"I'm leaving too!"

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(End of this chapter)