Baozi Xishi's Struggle

Chapter 318: New Ways to Eat Steamed Meat in Casserole

"I happened to be coming down for an inspection this time, and I kept thinking about the taste of this pork belly skewer, so I changed my schedule and came to your place first."

Yang Chi was eating the crispy and tender fried meat skewers, but his eyes were fixed on the casserole on the table which was still covered tightly.

He raised his chin and gestured, "What good stuff is in there? Open it and let me see it. Wait until I'm full. If you give it to me again, I won't eat it."

Lu Zheng was suddenly happy: "It's just right that I don't want to eat it. I'll have it as a midnight snack. Miss Shen said that the more it is steamed, the better it tastes."

Yang Chi let out a "tsk" and decided to do it himself. He took the meat skewers in one hand and the cloth towel in the other and opened the lid of the casserole.

The casserole has excellent heat preservation properties. When it was served, the lid was still hot even through the cloth.

As soon as it was opened, Yang Chi cheered. Under the light of the candles, the six pieces of steamed meat were neatly arranged in a square, shining with an enticing light.

As the heat dissipated, a rich aroma of marinated meat rushed into my nose, and suddenly the meat skewers in my hand no longer smelled good.

Yang Chi swallowed the last piece of meat on the skewer in his hand in two or three bites, put down the bamboo skewer, rubbed his hands excitedly, and was about to bring the casserole to himself.

Lu Zheng saw it and hurriedly blocked it with his hands: "Hey, hey, hey, take all this casserole of meat away, you can eat it all. Besides, this is not the way to eat it."

Yang Chi is tall and eats much more than Lu Zheng, the pale-faced scholar.

Although he drank two bowls of delicious clear soup and ate a few skewers of meat, it was just enough to fill his stomach. He was even hungrier, so when he saw such a large piece of steamed meat that trembled when it touched the casserole, how could he let it go?

He smiled and said, "You are the host and I am the guest. Isn't this steamed meat prepared for me?"

"Lu Lao Er, you're not reluctant to let me eat it, are you? We've been friends for many years, but you're reluctant to let me eat this little bit of meat?"

Lu Zheng looked at the man with shining eyes and holding the casserole with disdain: "Put it down, put it down. Fortunately, there is no one else here, otherwise, I would lose all my face."

As Lu Zheng spoke, he took the small plate, soup spoon, and bamboo chopsticks that were placed beside him. He carefully used the bamboo chopsticks to pierce the straw mat, scooped up the steamed meat that had been steamed until soft with the soup spoon, and put it into the small plate.

He picked up the silver scissors and cut the straw, then poured some thick, bright red soup over the steamed meat, and then handed the small plate over, saying disdainfully: "You claim to be a gourmet all day long, but you see, this dish should be eaten this way."

The two had been joking with each other since they were young, so these two casual words were of no consequence to Yang Chi.

He chuckled, took the small plate, and moved it slightly. The meat actually trembled slightly, and under the candlelight, it looked like amber, red and translucent.

Yang Chi stopped talking and focused all his attention on the piece of meat. He used the silver chopsticks to cut it into several pieces, scooped up a piece with a spoon, put it in his mouth, closed his eyes, and looked very enjoyable.

Looking at Yang Chi's expression, Lu Zheng knew that he must have enjoyed the meal very much. He thought to himself that while Yang Chi was happy, he could make some small requests so that he could have a more comfortable three-year term.

Lu Zheng was making plans in his mind, but he didn't notice that Yang Chi on the opposite side was already picking up the third piece of meat with swift movements.

At this time, Yang Chi finally didn't feel hungry anymore. He had gotten up early and been traveling until now, and now he was finally full.

He began to take a few skewers of meat and put them on the wheat gluten pancake, then took out the bamboo sticks, picked up a piece of steamed meat and put it in the pancake, and rolled it into a plump bun.

When you take a bite, you can taste the crispy and fragrant texture of fried meat, mixed with the soft, glutinous and fragrant taste of steamed meat. It is simply a delicacy.

While eating, he looked at Lu Zheng, who was thinking about something, frowning and laughing, and shouted, "Second Brother Lu, what are you thinking about? You are so absorbed in thinking. Don't you want to eat this delicious steamed meat?"

Lu Zheng finally came back to his senses and took one look at the casserole. He was shocked: "It's only been a blink of an eye and you've already eaten the third piece. This is too much."

Yang Chi recommended: "You can try it too. Roll the fried meat skewers and steamed meat together in the tendon pancake. It's very delicious."

Seeing how happily he was eating, Lu Zheng half-doubtedly rolled one as well and took a bite. Wow, this Yang Laoliu really knows how to eat. The taste was even better than steamed meat alone.

For a moment, only two middle-aged men were seen sitting at the table, each holding a bulging rolled-up gluten cake and eating it with relish.

When Yang Chi wanted to eat the fourth piece of meat, Lu Zheng was afraid that he would eat too happily and end up feeling uncomfortable after eating too much.

He picked up the casserole, covered it with a lid and held it in front of him: "Yang Laoliu, you should eat and drink in moderation, and have a regular schedule. You can't eat so much for dinner. Don't eat any more."

Yang Chi was actually already 70% full. After hearing what Lu Zheng said, he felt that eating any more would be a bit too much, so he reluctantly put down the soup spoon in his hand and said, "Save those two pieces of meat for me to eat tomorrow morning."

Lu Zheng looked at him with a smile: "How is Miss Shen's cooking skills?"

Yang Chi nodded without hesitation: "At such a young age, he is comparable to a national player."

"Even at the palace banquet last year, I never had such delicious steamed meat."

"It really took a lot of thought to make the smelly pork taste like this."

Lu Zheng's expression became serious, and he repeated what Lu Lang had said when they were having lunch at noon, about how if pork was cooked well, the people could eat more meat and strengthen their bodies, and the farmers in the countryside could also earn more every year.

Of course, he didn't say that this was his son's idea, but rather said that it was the truth he realized after eating the steamed meat.

When Yang Chi heard Lu Zheng talking about the people and people's livelihood, he restrained his enjoyment and became serious.

He looked at him with admiration: "Brother Lu, I didn't expect you to come to Anping County. It is indeed beneficial. This is a good thing that benefits the people's livelihood. Come on, let's go to your study to discuss in detail."

Lu Zheng felt a little disappointed, and nodded, "Call Xiao Si as well and listen to his ideas. It will also be good for his future career."

Yang Chi said: "That's natural. What you learn from books is always shallow."

"I won't mention other people's stories, let's just talk about you. When you were in the capital, you just spent your days leisurely and never thought about these things."

"Now that I am a local official, I have become more pragmatic."

"Next time I go back to the capital, I will speak well of you to Mr. Lu and let him know your merits."

When Lu Zheng heard this, his heart blossomed with joy. This was exactly what Yang Chi wanted to hear.

He laughed: "Thank you very much, Brother Yang. Let's go to the study."

The next morning, Shen Yuru was busy in the store as usual.

But she was always thinking about the fact that the county magistrate would ask her to go to the county government office today.

I kept thinking about getting the kitchen knife back the next time I go.