Chapter 1107 - 1134: He’s Leaving 17
Chapter 1107: Chapter 1134: He’s Leaving 17
It’s the end of ’91, and at this time, hot pot has already started to become popular in Pingjing. However, there are only one or two places open because many people aren’t used to eating it, and it’s expensive. Ordinary folk can’t afford to eat it, and those who can spend the money find the taste too intense, so most people dare not take the risk to open one.
For Nianyang, who has tasted the hot pots from the future Shu Capital, the taste of the current hot pot is just unbearable. So today, she wants to do her best.
She handles all the base ingredients herself, following the specifications from the future, and for the broth, she uses Spiritual Spring water to simmer. Altogether, she made three big pots and placed them in the courtyard.
All three pots are a mix of red and white, with a combination of seafood flavor and spicy taste. The refreshing fragrance of the Spiritual Spring is fully released, and the aroma is so enticing that Aunt Qiao keeps swallowing. Even Li Tingyan, who usually doesn’t like eating these kinds of foods, can’t help but feel tempted. His wife can really do anything.
After preparing the base pot, the three of them went to a nearby supermarket to buy groceries, basic hot pot side dishes, green onions, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, mixed into an oil dip. Considering that some may eat spicy, they also bought powdered dried chili to make a dry dip.
After that, they bought various vegetables and meats, from greens, radishes, golden needle mushrooms, and several kinds of vegetables to pork belly, beef, lamb, sandwiches, chicken legs, and various meat dishes.
They bought five big bags, and then Li Tingyan drove them back to wash clean. Once everything was prepared, the friends who were invited started arriving one after another.
Li Tingyan and Nianyang went to greet them, first arriving were Li Tingyan’s few superiors and his colleagues, including family members Lin Xia, Xu Zhiyi, and Bai Xueli. After exchanging pleasantries, Xiaowu sniffed around smartly.
"Saozi, what is this smell, it’s so fragrant!"
Nianyang smiled. "I’ve prepared hot pot for everyone. The others are not here yet; why don’t you go sit at a table and eat first?"
Hearing about hot pot, the few rough fellows swallowed saliva and were arranged to sit at the first table. Then they started cooking and eating with great joy.
Not long after, families from the Chu and Li families came. Several adults joined the second table, Li Xinya and Li Siqi were placed at the last table, sitting together with the last arriving Shi Nuan, Luo Lanzhen, Jiang Tian, and several people from Tongxin Hall.
Once everyone was there, they ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
The hot pot was too delicious, fresh and flavorful; everyone was enjoying it. Originally they thought five bags of food were too much, but in the end, it was all eaten.
Even a few girls ate until their bellies were rounded and slumped in their seats, not moving.
Luo Lanzhen looked satisfied and said, "Nianyang, with your skills, you could open a hot pot shop and be sure to make money."
Li Xinya also burped, "Yeah, the taste is especially good, I still want to eat more."
Nianyang teased, "You are a future model; eat so much, get fat like a pig, let’s see who wants you for a show."
Li Xinya was frightened and immediately said she wouldn’t eat anymore, making everyone laugh heartily.
Nianyang added, "If you like it, come over next time, and I’ll treat you again."
"Great!"
A chorus of cheers.
Li Tingyan’s superiors stood up and said,
"Thanks to Tingyan’s family for the hospitality, but we have other matters to attend to, so we will leave now."
Li Tingyan also said at this moment, "Nini, you stay here and chat with everyone, I’ll go to the Escort Agency to pick up some stuff."
Nianyang did not think much of it and let them leave, then said to the others, "I’ve also prepared afternoon tea snacks and fruit. Since we have nothing much to do, why not stay and play chess and chat together? Would that be okay?"