Chapter 260: Eating
Chapter 260: Chapter 260: Eating
He then stirred the shrimp into the egg mixture and added a splash of broth.
This would help the shrimp and egg pancake set faster.
Nearby, Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong watched, mesmerized by Jiang Liu’s fluid, seamless movements and his artful knife skills.
Tongtong cupped her cheeks, her face full of adoration. "How are you so amazing, Daddy? Tongtong loves you to bits!"
?
Jun Qingmeng raised a delicate eyebrow, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
’She was realizing more and more that Tongtong was Jiang Liu’s little sycophant.’
’Every time, Tongtong managed to say exactly what she was thinking first...’
Jiang Liu glanced at Tongtong.
"You two go play somewhere. I’ll be done soon. Qingmeng, text my mom and ask where she is."
"Okay."
"Baby Jiang isn’t going anywhere! I’m staying right here with Daddy, hehe."
Tongtong tugged on Jiang Liu’s pants, eagerly awaiting a sample.
Jiang Liu simply stopped talking.
He focused on cooking.
He added pepper, more salt, and a cornstarch slurry to the egg and shrimp mixture...
The shrimp and egg pancake sets the moment it hits the pan, so adding seasonings at that stage would result in an uneven flavor.
Then, he poured the entire seasoned egg and shrimp mixture into the hot pan to fry.
Making the shrimp and egg pancake was simple.
But it was nutritious, healthy, and delicious!
With the magic of Little Cyan Dragon shrimp and free-range eggs, this dish had reached the pinnacle of perfection!
Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong were practically drooling beside him.
Their mouths were watering uncontrollably.
The aroma was just too good!
Tongtong gazed longingly up at the pan.
’That pan is so pretty.’
Finally, Jiang Liu sprinkled chopped scallions on top. The residual heat from the pancake released their fresh fragrance.
The whole house filled with the scent of egg and scallion.
"Daddy, is it ready? Your little cutie is starving."
"When will it be ready, boyfriend? Your girlfriend is about to starve, too!"
"Quiet! It’s almost done. Go ahead and dish out the rice porridge."
"Okay!"
Jun Qingmeng nodded obediently and went to get the bowls.
As he spoke, Jiang Liu slid a large, golden-yellow round pancake, about twenty-five centimeters wide, out of the pan.
Then, he cut it into small pieces on the table.
Each time the knife came down, it made a crisp, cracking sound.
The surface of the shrimp and egg pancake was golden-brown and crisp, but the inside was tender and succulent.
Jiang Liu then took the remaining thirty buns from the steamer and placed them with the shrimp and egg pancake, ready to bring everything out.
The steaming-hot pieces of shrimp and egg pancake wafted a fragrant aroma.
"Let me get that, Jiang Liu." Jun Qingmeng offered to carry the wooden tray for him.
"Then Tongtong can carry the rice porridge."
One after the other, they carried the food to the table.
Tongtong had to stand on her tiptoes to set the tray down properly.
Tonight’s dinner consisted of a large platter of shrimp and egg pancake pieces, thirty buns, and rice porridge.
Simple, nutritious, and delicious.
「A few minutes later,」
Lin Qiu and Jiang Dahai came in, pushing the door open while holding an umbrella.
"Ooh, what’s that amazing smell!"
The moment Jiang Dahai smelled the food, his mouth started watering.
The fragrance of egg was rich but not greasy.
And mixed within it was the aroma of shrimp.
"They were just waiting for us. Everything’s ready," Lin Qiu said, swallowing unconsciously.
Her stomach, which hadn’t been particularly hungry, suddenly felt empty.
Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong greeted them warmly.
"Mom, you’re finally here. Did you get wet?"
"We’re fine. We had an umbrella."
Tongtong immediately hugged Lin Qiu’s leg, rubbing her little face against it.
"Grandma, Tongtong dreamed about you when I was napping this afternoon."
Lin Qiu’s heart melted on the spot.
Her granddaughter really knew how to win people over!
"Okay, okay. Grandma missed Tongtong, too."
Jiang Dahai scratched his head.
’Is my presence that unnoticeable?’
Jiang Liu said with a smile, "Alright, stop with the reunion over there. Let’s eat before the food gets cold."
"Coming!"
Tongtong sat on Jiang Liu’s lap again.
She loved to sit on her daddy’s lap and be fed by him during meals.
Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong still doted on Jiang Liu first, placing several pieces of the shrimp and egg pancake in his bowl.
Right after serving Jiang Liu, they served Lin Qiu.
Lin Qiu smiled and nodded at Jun Qingmeng.
"Go ahead and eat, Qingmeng. Don’t worry about me."
"Okay, Mom."
The ignored Jiang Dahai had already started on a piece of the shrimp and egg pancake.
He was slightly taken aback by the first bite.
It was completely different from what he expected!
Shrimp and eggs can have a fishy taste, but the pancake his son made had none at all!
The shrimp was crisp, tender, savory, and fragrant, with a delightfully springy texture in his mouth.
The egg was smooth, tender, and flavorful.
And because of the added flour, it even had a pleasant chewiness!
He took a sip of the rice porridge.
Perfect!
The savory flavor in his mouth was washed down by the light porridge. It was heavenly!
Jun Qingmeng and Lin Qiu nodded frequently as they ate.
They were just as surprised.
It was the first time either of them had eaten a shrimp and egg pancake so fragrant, tender, and crisp.
Every bite was a revelation.
It was fantastic!
Jun Qingmeng looked admiringly at Jiang Liu, who was sipping his porridge.
’Why is my boyfriend so amazing! What am I going to do? I’m falling so hard for him!’
Jiang Tongtong was stuffing pieces of the shrimp and egg pancake into her mouth one after another.
’So yummy! Daddy’s the best cook ever!’
「Before long,」
the large platter of shrimp pancake and the buns had been completely devoured by the five of them.
"I’m stuffed."
"Liu’er, how is everything you make so delicious? If your mom comes over a few more times, she’s going to get fat!"
Jiang Liu just smiled without saying anything.
’Top-tier cuisine combined with natural seasonings is bound to be delicious.’
’And my cooking skills are getting better and better.’
Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong rubbed their little bellies and burped.
’This is bliss.’
"I’ll clean up the dishes so we can head back early. You guys rest and digest for a bit."
Jiang Liu stood up and began clearing the table.
Jiang Tongtong was still rubbing her tummy, completely stuffed.
"Daddy, Tongtong wants to be with you forever. You have to cook for her for the rest of your life, you know? If you ever try to throw Tongtong away, Tongtong will follow you around and hit you!"
She wanted to be with her mommy and daddy forever.
To sit together with them and eat delicious food every day.
That was true happiness!
Jiang Liu said testily, "So when your dad is old and walking with a cane, he’ll still have to go into the kitchen and cook for you?"
Tongtong asked expectantly, "Can you?"
The others watched with amused smiles.
What a "dutiful" little girl.
Jiang Liu continued clearing the table and said casually, "Your dad sure is lucky, then."
"Of course! Tongtong’s daddy will be the luckiest daddy in the world, because when Tongtong grows up, she’ll stay with her daddy forever and ever!"
"I’d rather you stay far away from me."
"Hey! Daddy, you’re not being nice!"
"I’m just teasing you."
"Hmph. Then promise Tongtong. Promise you’ll never, ever throw her away. Can you do that?"
"Okay, I promise I’ll never throw you away," Jiang Liu said, looking at Tongtong.
"Waaah." Tongtong hugged Jiang Liu. "Daddy, you’re the best. Your little cutie is so touched."
「A moment later,」
while Jiang Liu was washing the dishes,
Xue Guang, wearing a cartoon sheep apron and carrying a bag of mangoes, pushed the door open and walked in.
"Busy, Boss Jiang?"
"Uncle Xue, you haven’t been by in a couple of days, have you?"
Xue Guang rubbed his bald head, a little embarrassed. "My shop’s business is just too good now. I’m swamped every day. My wife heard your parents were visiting, so she had me bring some fruit over."