Chapter 895 - 613: So the Real Culprit Was Him All Along...

Chapter 895: Chapter 613: So the Real Culprit Was Him All Along...

Early the next morning, around six-thirty, a faint white strip appeared on the horizon, signaling the quiet unfolding of a new day.

"Ring ring~"

The crisp and pleasant sound of the phone alarm broke the indoor silence, awakening the sleeping Huang Jun.

He slowly rubbed his sleepy eyes, then suddenly sat up in bed, beginning his unyielding daily morning routine.

After freshening up...

He immediately felt refreshed, as if filled with energy.

"I wonder how the two little ones, Qingqing and Weiwei, are doing? Did they kick off the blankets and catch a chill?"

He pondered silently as he walked out of the bedroom lightly and made his way quietly to the doorway of the side bedroom...

He gently pushed open the door...

He was greeted by the sight of the little ones lying on their sides in bed, sleeping sweetly with innocent and satisfied smiles on their faces.

The blankets were neatly covering them, without a trace of messiness.

Seeing this scene, Huang Jun’s worries instantly vanished, and his lips involuntarily curved upwards as he couldn’t resist giving each of the little darlings a gentle, secret kiss on the cheek.

Having successfully sneak-kissed them, he carried a hint of triumph, tiptoed to close the door, and turned towards the kitchen,

Upon reaching the kitchen, he stood in front of the stove, opened the lid of last night’s braised dish pot.

Instantly...

A rich, alluring aroma of the braised dish filled the air, permeating the kitchen with its tantalizing scent.

"Mm, this scent is truly indescribable, so fragrant it makes one’s heart race with desire, eager to indulge immediately..." Huang Jun nodded in satisfaction, a proud smile playing on his lips as he muttered to himself.

While savoring the aroma, he replaced the lid on the pot and turned on the heat.

While waiting, he began to methodically prepare breakfast and snacks for the day.

First, he scooped a suitable amount of rice from the rice bag, carefully rinsed it clean, then placed it in the electric rice cooker to cook.

Meanwhile, he turned towards the refrigerator to retrieve the chicken meat he had marinated meticulously the previous night—chicken legs and wings.

After a night’s marination, these chicken pieces had fully absorbed the flavors of the seasonings, looking enticing and aromatic.

"Nice, the marinade’s soaked in well, now with a coat of crispy batter, it’s ready for frying."

Huang Jun muttered to himself as he took out a large bowl to start the batter-coating process.

He mixed dry flour and corn starch in a three-to-one ratio, then added an appropriate amount of salt and five-spice powder, mixed in equal parts.

He patiently stirred these ingredients until they were fully blended, resulting in a uniform, delicate color.

After mixing, he picked up a marinated chicken leg and dipped it into the batter mixture, ensuring it was coated evenly.

Then he briefly submerged the coated chicken leg into a basin of cold water.

A few seconds later...

He quickly retrieved it and coated it with the batter again.

This batter-coating process was repeated three times; after the first two coatings, it underwent a cold water wash, until after the third coating, he gently shook the chicken leg, creating a layered batter coating resembling "fish scales,"

He poured an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot and started to heat it.

Not long after.

Fine oil ripples began to form in the pot.

When the oil reached the ideal temperature of 170 degrees, he placed the battered chicken leg into the oil.

Instantly...

The sizzling sound of oil bubbles filled the air,

Meanwhile, Huang Jun, holding long chopsticks, continuously turned the chicken legs in the pot, ensuring they received even heat.

Then, he processed the remaining chicken legs using the same method, each undergoing three coatings and two water dips, then placed them in the pot for frying.

The sound of sizzling oil bubbles rose and fell in quick succession.

This was the signal of flavor developing!

With the "sizzling" sound, the chicken legs quickly swelled, becoming golden, crispy, and radiant with an alluring glaze.

The distinctive aroma of fried foods spread, filling the kitchen.

The carefully prepared batter showcased its unique charm during frying, turning crispy and delicious.

Meanwhile, the flavors of various spices were thoroughly absorbed into the chicken through the heat of the oil, making the chicken flavorful, juicy, and rich in texture.

"Daddy~ Daddy~"

Just as the first batch of fried chicken legs was perfectly done, Huang Jun was scooping them out and placing them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil, the clear and pleasant calls of the little ones suddenly reached his ears.

"Oh dear, why are Qingqing and Weiwei up so early? I hope those little ones haven’t run out without dressing properly?"

He quickly turned off the heat and eagerly pushed open the kitchen door to check.

As expected!

The little ones were standing at the kitchen door, rubbing their sleepy eyes, wearing only the thin thermal underwear they had slept in.

Huang Jun’s heart instantly tensed up, and he hurriedly, with a tone of slight reproach and fondness, said, "Oh my little sweethearts, why did you run out like this? It’s so cold, didn’t you remember to wear more clothes..."

Weiwei pouted, her eyes full of anticipation and longing, she said in her sweet, childlike voice, "Daddy, it smells so good, we were awakened by the aroma, what deliciousness are you making? Why does it smell so good..."

Beside her, Qingqing blinked her big eyes and chimed in, "Yeah, Daddy, that aroma is like a mischievous little elf, it quietly woke us up. We’ve been thinking about that scent and totally forgot about wearing more clothes."