latelenovela Chapter 75 Braised Pork in Liu Songyuan's Memory
Chapter 75 Braised Pork in Liu Songyuan's Memory
Once inside, he saw that the young people were all heading towards the two uniquely designed shops in front.
But he was immediately drawn to a building not far ahead that looked quite similar to the imperial kitchen.
"Could this be the imperial kitchen of the celestial realm? This old man must go and take a good look!"
Liu Songyuan walked inside and came to the "Unforgettable Chinese Fast Food Restaurant".
He looked up at the signboard. Although he didn't know exactly what the fast food restaurant meant, he instinctively sensed that it probably meant that the food was served quickly and that he could eat his meal soon.
As soon as I entered, a young and handsome waiter came to greet me.
"Sir, this is a Chinese fast food restaurant, offering a variety of meat dishes, vegetable dishes, and soups. If you wish to dine here, please log in to your account by scanning your face."
Liu Songyuan is a regular at many restaurants and eateries, but even so, this is the first time he has ever seen a restaurant order food this way.
As he stood there, his image reappeared on the screen, and then a plate suddenly appeared in front of him.
The waiter guided him as he walked and selected dishes. Looking at the rows of delicious food, Liu Songyuan could tell at a glance that these dishes were extraordinary without even tasting them.
Although it wasn't as luxurious as the delicacies in the palace, his keen sense of food told him that the food here must be perfect in color, aroma, and taste!
His long-dormant cravings were instantly awakened, and his desire for delicious food made him eager to taste these dishes!
Xiao San patiently taught him how to order. When he learned that he could also choose smaller portions, Liu Songyuan started picking them out.
He ordered small portions, wanting to try more dishes.
Each time a dish was ordered, a large paw would immediately place it onto his plate.
His plate was filled before he had even ordered a few dishes. Just as he was about to ask what was wrong, a new plate arrived right after the previous one.
So he couldn't resist ordering a few more vegetarian dishes, soup, and rice, and asked the waiter how to pay the bill.
The mistress asked him to walk to the checkout screen. As soon as he stood there, the two plates immediately moved over with him.
Liu Songyuan found this scene truly novel.
He wondered if the plate recognized him, otherwise why would it follow him everywhere? But it was really convenient, he didn't even have to carry it himself.
The menu showed that he ordered four meat dishes, three vegetable dishes, a bowl of soup, and a serving of rice, which cost a total of only fifty-two coins.
This is incredibly cost-effective compared to a meal at a restaurant that usually costs hundreds of coins.
The mistress led him to a single table and gestured for him to sit down.
Just as Liu Songyuan was about to ask when his food would arrive, he saw an unusual gray-black figure quickly approach, carrying the two plates of food he had just ordered.
Even after the two plates were neatly placed in front of Liu Songyuan, he still couldn't figure out whether this gray-black body was human or not, yet it could still talk and communicate with him!
Without time to think it through, his attention quickly shifted to the dishes on the two plates.
Picking up the chopsticks he had just taken out, Liu Songyuan couldn't wait to pick up a piece of braised pork with a rich, dark sauce.
This was originally his favorite dish, but he had only tasted the most authentic braised pork made by the imperial chefs when he was working in the imperial kitchen.
After resigning from his official post, he often thought about the taste of this dish.
Every time he went to a restaurant, he would order a bowl of braised pork, but he never tasted the same flavor as he remembered.
Staring at the glistening braised pork in front of him, Liu Songyuan couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation.
As he put the meat into his mouth, he instantly felt the rich and mellow aroma of the sauce.
That's the savory aroma that comes from the perfect fusion of soy sauce, rock sugar, and other seasonings during slow cooking, a perfect blend of sweetness and umami.
The moment your teeth collide with the skin of the meat, you can feel the slight char of the skin, and the soft, chewy texture.
With a gentle bite, the sticky, chewy texture bursts forth between your teeth.
The lean meat is stewed until tender and flavorful, yet still retains a slight chewiness. Every strand of meat is soaked in the rich broth, becoming more fragrant with each chew.
The fatty part is even more amazing. After being simmered for a long time, the original greasiness disappears completely, and it becomes melt-in-your-mouth, leaving only a rich, fatty aroma after melting on the tongue.
Liu Songyuan was deeply immersed in the delicious taste of the braised pork. After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes wide, his eyes revealing disbelief.
This braised pork... even surpassed the taste he remembered!
He couldn't resist picking up another piece of braised pork and putting it in his mouth along with the rice, which made the taste even richer.
He then tasted each dish on his plate, and each one was so delicious that he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration!
Even someone as picky as him couldn't find a single flaw here.
Liu Songyuan, who usually doesn't eat much because he doesn't like the food, suddenly had a huge appetite today.
They not only ate every dish clean, but also finished off the rice and soup.
This was simply the most enjoyable meal he had had in all these years!
I never imagined that such a hidden gem could be found in this fast food restaurant that I stumbled upon by chance.
He believed that the chefs here were even better than those in the imperial court.
Having eaten and drunk his fill, Liu Songyuan, with his slightly bulging belly and burping contentedly, walked towards the door.
The mistress stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Please take care, sir. We'll be updating the menu daily at our fast food restaurant, and we look forward to your next visit!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Songyuan exclaimed, "That's wonderful!" He was already worried about what to eat every day, and his picky eating had made him increasingly thin. Now he had finally found a place that suited his taste.
After strolling around to digest his food, he heard that the carriage returning to Jingxiang Garden would depart in a quarter of an hour. He noticed that everyone else was carrying large and small bags of food.
He then decided to grab some snacks to take home. Although he didn't particularly like them, they would be better than nothing, as they would fill his stomach while he studied and practiced calligraphy at home.
Upon entering the convenience store, he discovered that he had never seen any of the food items there before. After all, he had once been the head chef of the imperial kitchen, and Liu Songyuan considered himself to know a great deal about food. Unexpectedly, he had repeatedly stumbled when it came to food...
But then I thought, this place is no ordinary place; it might truly be a celestial paradise. In that case, the food of the immortals would be incomparable.
Thinking about it this way, I feel more at peace.
Unexpectedly, the snacks he casually packed up would attract a large number of elderly customers to [Fairyland], simply because Liu Songyuan took the snacks to Jingxiang Garden to walk his birds and play chess the next morning...
After finishing lunch, Bai Mengran purchased the same equipment she had bought for Jiang Feng and Jiang Yu from the online store, and also gave one set to each of Er Gou and Xiao Chuan.
After watching them put on the employee wristbands, Bai Mengran led them to Xiao Yi, gave them a few instructions, and then left with peace of mind.
She planned to take a good nap and then call the two of them to fight together after she was rested.
I also want to check the system to tally up the day's revenue and task rewards...