141 Chapter 141 Taste-Testing

“Mrs. Li, please get up. As I’ve said before, anything is possible as long as you guys do your best.” Zhou Ying said as she helped her up.

“Mistress, you are too benevolent. This servant will definitely do a good job.” Chun Niang immediately replied.

She wasn’t young anymore, and she wasn’t a free person. The possibility of getting married was almost zero, so it was better to show her loyalty early so that she could have a place to retire.

“Yes, yes, we will definitely do a good job.” Everyone immediately echoed.

At the same time, their faces were filled with joy and hope.

“I believe that, so hurry up and get back to work. I’m still waiting to enjoy a delicious meal.” Zhou Ying reassured them, took Li Yue back to the courtyard, and taught him a classic poem.

She didn’t expect the boy’s brain to be this smart, being able to remember and recite it to her after being taught three times.

However, she only taught him a little. After teaching him five sentences of the poem, she let him go to the side to play.

She turned around and tidied up the main house.

Although they did not intend to live in town, if something happened, or it rained, or especially if there were a heavy snowstorm Mrs. Bai once mentioned, the couple would have to have a place to stay.

By the time she was almost done with her work, the servants’ signature dish was nearly done.

First, it was Li Sheng’s stir-fried meat. Red and green vegetables were bright yet distinct from each other amongst the meat sauce, as well as the thickness of the meat slices was just right. If it weren’t for the fact that the green chili had wilted and lacked some sparkle to it, the appearance of this dish would definitely have been full marks.

She picked up a pair of chopsticks, picked up a piece of meat, and put it into her mouth. The meat was tender, smooth, and with a hint of spiciness. It was refreshing, and it was indeed a good dish.

Then, she gave him the recipe for twice stir-fried pork and said, “Try to make this dish.”

“Alright, I’ll do it now.” Li Sheng had a look of joy on his face as he turned around and started making it.

Next was Qiu Niang’s dumplings. It was fresh, fragrant, and chewy, stuffed with pork and scallions. It was delicious, and it seemed Zhou Ying could hand over making the restaurant’s meatballs to her.

After eating, she judged, “The dumpling filling is well mixed, but the wrap is a little too thick. If you want to make dumplings in the future, you can use light salt water to mix with the flour or add an egg inside to increase the toughness of the flour.

“Thank you for your guidance, Mistress. I will remember it.” Qiu Niang replied thoughtfully.

Next was Chun Niang’s silver silk vegetable rolls. The rolls were yellow, probably roasted, and looked beautiful.

After tasting one, she commented, “It’s sweet and delicious, with a hint of milk. Did you put milk in it? No, it’s cream, isn’t it?”

“Mistress sure has sensitive tastebuds. I did put in some cream.” Chun Niang affirmed.

“Yup, in the future, make it smaller, the kind that can be eaten in two bites. Also, research five types of desserts and make a dessert platter.

“Oh right, there are also all kinds of bean and chestnut cakes. You can make them into a plater too.” Zhou Ying suggested and gave her the recipe for scallion pancakes and left the rest to her.

When Zhao Cheng’s soup was served, it was already noon. Gu Chengrui had just returned, so everyone took half a bowl and tried it.

After Gu Chengrui finished drinking, he nodded and said, “Babe, this soup is amazing. It’s refreshing, fragrant, and without any medicinal smell. It’s very delicious.”

“If you like it, we can have one from time to time in the future.”

“Then I’ll be waiting.”

After the meal, Zhou Ying went to Hongyun Restaurant and bought a bag of lamb bones from Manager Liu.

However, Manager Liu didn’t want the money, so Zhou Ying said, “Uncle Liu, I’m thinking of buying all the lamb bones here in the future. You can’t keep giving them to me for free.

“However, leave a little more meat on the top. These bones are stripped too clean.”