Chapter 371: Inspection Results

(Teaser)

Most of the seasonings at home were stored in large bowls, including ginger, garlic, and chili. Soy sauce, peanut oil, and the like had their own pots, but they were different from those sold in city supermarkets. The peanut oil here was freshly pressed by a machine, and there was a special workshop in the town. When the peanut oil and soy sauce were used up, they would bring their own pots to buy, hence the saying buying soy sauce.

But despite being obvious at a glance, Mo Fei still looked for a while before finally bringing it to Yang Yi.

Yang Yi picked up the spoon on the counter, ready to add salt. However, as he scooped some, he felt something was off. The texture was not right. Salt shouldnt be so soft and sticky. His attention s.h.i.+fted from the pot to the large bowl, examining the crystal structure of this salt, he immediately understood.

Cough cough! Yang Yi calmly put it aside and pointed at the bowl containing coa.r.s.e salt grains, saying, Mo Fei, bring that one to me.

Mo Fei wasnt stupid. Her bright big eyes were always watching Yang Yis movements. Seeing that Yang Yi was about to scoop salt into the pot, but then took it back, she knew she had taken the wrong one.

She was so embarra.s.sed that her face was burning hot, and her ears turned red. She pursed her lips and handed the real salt to Yang Yi.

Dong Yuee watched for a while and gained a certain understanding of Yang Yis cooking skills, so she let go of her worries. However, she couldnt idle either. The kitchen was occupied by this couple, and there was really nothing for her to do. Dong Yuee remembered the chicken outside that she had planned to slaughter.

After Dong Yuee went out, Mo Fei finally couldnt help it. She pointed at the sugar bowl and asked Yang Yi in a low voice, Yang Yi, isnt this salt?

Yang Yi finally couldnt hold back, and he laughed softly.

Youre still laughing at me. Its not that I dont understand! Mo Fei complained and hammered his arm.

Yang Yi added some water, covered the pot to simmer the vegetables, then turned around, pointed at the sugar, and said with a smile, You taste it.

Mo Fei did as she was told, extended her finger, and lightly touched it. Since she had just washed vegetables, her fingertip was still slightly damp. Immediately, a thin layer of sugar stuck to her fingertips. She licked it and looked at Yang Yi with some surprise, saying, Its sweet.

Hmm, thats right! This is sugar. You see, it has a somewhat crystalline and translucent appearance, and it tends to stick together. Yang Yi taught Mo Fei how to distinguish.

But isnt salt also sticky? Mo Fei asked puzzled.

Its different. Refined salt is powdery, a little smaller than sugar granules, and they absorb moisture from the air. The way they stick together is not the same. Sugar cubes are stickier, while salt cubes are not sticky. Yang Yi a.n.a.lyzed.

He smiled and said, Moreover, we use coa.r.s.e salt at home. Look, its all in chunks like this. You dont know, its not your fault.

Hey, did mom already see it just now? She must think that I, as a daughter-in-law, dont know how to cook, and she got angry and left. Mo Fei said self-reproachfully.

No, how could she be angry with you? Its just not knowing how to cook. Its not a big deal! Yang Yi said with a smile.

But Yang Huan told me that your family likes a daughter-in-law who can cook. Mo Fei didnt relax as she furrowed her brows.

Uh, there was indeed such a thought before. But dont worry, isnt there still me? I can cook, so they wont use this to embarra.s.s you. Yang Yi patted Mo Fei on the back.

Tell me, how long have you been secretly learning on your own? In order to cheer Mo Fei up, Yang Yi also changed the topic and said with a smile.

Not long I didnt learn well, I wanted to give you a surprise, but unfortunately Mo Fei felt a bit sad.

The surprise is there, but more than that, Im touched. Yang Yi hugged Mo Fei, kissed her on the head, and said with a smile, You silly woman, youve endured so much for me!

Youve been giving so much for me, its time for me to give something back! Mo Fei felt sweet in her heart, but still playfully thumped Yang Yis chest.

No, you have to help me probe your moms thoughts. If she thinks its not good, you have to keep teaching me until I can do it! Mo Fei was still worried.

Okay, okay

Yang Yi didnt need to probe Dong Yuees thoughts, because Yang Huan had already become a little spy.

Mom, how did my sister-in-law perform? Yang Huan was helping to hold the wings and claws of the unfortunate capon, letting Dong Yuee cut its throat and bleed it.

This chicken blood is a good thing. Dong Yuee collected it with salt water. When it coagulates into chunks and is cooked in soup, the cooked chicken blood will be smooth and flavorful. Dipped in soy sauce, its a rare delicacy.

Your big sister-in-law, what kind of work does she do? A teacher? An official? Dong Yuee asked in return.

Shes neither. Shes a big star, a singing superstar. You guys dont like watching TV. If you did, youd definitely see her singing on TV! Yang Huan said with a smile.

In fact, the TV in the small shop at the east end of the village cant receive Mo Feis program, because this TV can only receive a few local channels.

Singing? Dong Yuee frowned, No wonder she doesnt know how to cook at all. But Tiezi, I dont know when he learned some good skills. He has a knack for stir-frying.

Big brother said he worked outside and learned from a master. The foods he cooked are really delicious. Yang Huan said, Mom, actually, it doesnt matter if sister-in-law cant cook, right? How many girls in the city can cook? Look at my previous school, those students from the county town, where can they compare with the girls in our village? Theyve grown up without ever cooking.

It doesnt matter now anyway! Dong Yuee had a good att.i.tude. She smiled and said, Those kids are all grown up. Can I still stop them from being together?

The chicken in Yang Huans hands was still struggling in its death throes. Although most of the blood had already flowed out, its wings and feet were still violently shaking, especially during the last wave, which was particularly intense. But after this burst of energy, the chicken died, and a bit of warm substance trickled from its rear end and dripped onto the mud floor.

Dong Yuee let go of the chickens neck and then said to Yang Huan, Besides, although she doesnt know how to cook, I think the wife your big brother found is quite nice.

Yang Huan was pleasantly surprised and asked, Really? You can tell?

This Yang Huan had long been won over by Mo Feis various gifts and had decided to fully support Mo Fei.

Yes, I wont comment on her looks, but shes very hardworking. When she saw me pouring tea, she came up to help. Shes not like the woman your second brother initially dated, who just sat there waiting to be served. Although she doesnt know how to cook, at least shes willing to squat in the kitchen with you to do things. In the middle of winter, with her hands soaking in cold water, she didnt complain. Ive heard that city girls are spoiled, your sister-in-law doesnt have this bad habit. Shes a woman who can live a practical life. Dong Yuee said with a smile to Yang Huan.

Although Dong Yuee was illiterate and hadnt ventured much out of this valley, she had an extraordinary wisdom. Otherwise, how could she have tamed Yang Chonggui?

Thats right. Anyway, Big Brother can cook, so it doesnt matter if she cant. As long as they can live a peaceful life, thats enough! Yang Huan said with a smile, Mom, how come I didnt know that you are so open-minded?

Im not your dad, your dad has that stubborn temper, hmph Dong Yuee was flattered by her daughter and hummed proudly.