coobybook Chapter 245 Strong Alcohol (2)
Chapter 245 Strong Alcohol (2)
Father Zhu looked at the three of them and said with concern: "Oh, this wine is quite strong! Don't drink it too hastily or too quickly, otherwise you won't be able to bear it. Come on, eat some food first to fill your stomach." After that, he smiled and motioned for everyone to pick up their chopsticks.
Wang Xiangdong nodded repeatedly in agreement, "That's right, let's try the delicious broth first to help overcome the alcohol." He then picked up his serving chopsticks and expertly began to simmer various ingredients in the broth. Soon, he had pulled out a slew of fresh vegetables and tender slices of meat, placing them one by one on the plates in front of Yang Wu, Yang Jiu, and the others.
Yu Bo was also busy at this time, enthusiastically explaining to everyone how to properly blanch food to maintain the best taste. While demonstrating the operation, he explained in detail the required blanching time for each ingredient and the key points of controlling the heat.
As for the topic of how to enjoy food, it seems that there is no need for further explanation. After all, everyone here is an experienced foodie, and with just a few reminders, everyone will understand.
Yang Wu and Yang Jiu first tasted a few bites of the dish that had just been delivered to their bowls. After a few chopsticks, the burning sensation in their hearts caused by the strong liquor gradually subsided. However, when their eyes cast their eyes again on the red soup pot on the table, their curiosity was instantly piqued.
Without hesitation, they reached into the red broth with their chopsticks. With a simple scoop, the richly savory ingredients were smothered in broth. Instantly, a powerful and distinctive spicy flavor exploded across their tongues, a dazzling display like fireworks. Their eyes widened at the sensation, their faces lit up with delight.
You know, Yang Jiu and his friends had tasted braised beef before, so they had some understanding of spiciness. But the taste in the red soup pot was different. It was just the right level of spiciness, not too intense and unbearable, but also enough to stimulate the appetite and make people want more.
This unique flavor quickly captivated the taste buds of Yang Wu, Yang Jiu, and Li Quan. Disregarding any formality or decorum, the three of them, chopsticks in hand, quickly attacked the delicious food in the red soup pot. For a moment, the table was filled with laughter and the atmosphere was extremely lively.
At this moment, Zhu Qingqing, Zhu Yingying, and Zhu's mother came out together, carrying trays. Each tray was filled to the brim with various meats and vegetables.
Zhu Qingqing smiled and said, "I'm sorry, these are the only ingredients we have in the kitchen right now. If it's not enough, please bear with me. I can only make do with this. Next time I have the chance, I will definitely prepare more sumptuous dishes in advance."
Yang Wu quickly waved his hand and responded, "That's enough, that's enough! Thank you so much, Master Zhu, Doctor Chen, and Miss Yingying."
Zhu Qingqing smiled and nodded, "Okay, everyone, enjoy your meal slowly. The three of us, mother and daughter, will go to the front and rest for a while." After that, she turned around and walked forward with her mother and sister.
Only a few older men remained at the table, continuing to drink heartily and devour the delicious food. Zhu's father, Wang Xiangdong, and Yu Bo had already finished two entire jugs of wine. They only sipped a few of the two new jugs, pouring most of the wine into the glasses of Yang Wu and the others.
After Yang Wu gulped down a glass of wine, he couldn't help but praise it endlessly: "Oh my! I've never tasted such a strong and mellow wine in my life. It's simply the best in the world! Doctor Zhu, I wonder if this fine wine is still in stock?"
Father Zhu turned to look at Wang Xiangdong, as if awaiting his response. Wang Xiangdong coughed softly and explained, "This is fine wine our caravan brought back from the far west. The quantity was extremely limited to begin with. When this shipment was handed over to me in Yucheng, there were only four bottles... And look, everyone drank it all today, not a drop left."
After hearing this, Yang Wu showed obvious disappointment on his face, while Yang Jiu and Li Quan, who were sitting beside him, also had regrets on their faces, as if they were still not satisfied.
Yang Wu sighed deeply, his eyes fell on the wine glass in his hand, and said regretfully: "Oh my! Such a fine wine. If it could be shipped here for sale, it is hard to imagine how many people would rush to buy it!" As he spoke, he gently shook the wine glass, and the crystal clear liquid in the glass rippled with circles of tiny ripples.
Doctor Zhu, who was standing nearby, nodded slightly in agreement and added, "That's right! A fine wine of this quality is a rare and fine wine even in our distant western region. Moreover, the price of this wine is really not cheap!" After that, he picked up the wine glass in front of him, took a sip, and let the mellow and soft aroma of the wine slowly spread in his mouth.