The Qin family's dinner was very sumptuous. In addition to taking care of the light food for the elderly, the meat dishes were also well matched with color, flavor and taste. It should be the skill of the chef.
Sitting next to Li Mo at the dinner table was a man in his fifties. He was tall, with a cold and resolute face, especially his eyes full of majesty.
Li Mo felt an invisible pressure on him and felt uncomfortable sitting there, probably because his aura was too strong.
"Xiao Mo, try these dishes to see if they suit your taste."
"Thank you Aunt Qin, it's very delicious."
"If it's delicious, eat more. You're welcome. Brother, don't you have some wine?"
"I have something to do after dinner."
This was Qin Guoli, the eldest son of Qin. After eating a few mouthfuls of rice, he suddenly poured a glass of water for Li Mo.
Li Mo immediately stood up and respectfully said thank you.
"Sit down, I just want to thank you. I know everything about Sijun. He gave Shi Tao's painting "Plum Blossoms and Bamboo Under the Moon" to the Jinling Museum. This shows that he has completely untied his knot and started a new life. life."
"I just did the little things I could do."
"Eat more." Qin Guoli put down his bowl and chopsticks and stood up and said, "Uncle Shi, Dad, I'll go first if I have something to do."
"Go and don't forget to have some midnight snacks."
As soon as Qin Guoli left, Li Mo immediately felt relaxed, took a bite of the lion's head and said, "No wonder that three fat guys didn't dare to come over. He dropped me at the entrance of the alley and ran away."
"Hahaha, you are already very good, and you can still eat while sitting next to your Uncle Qin. The other children don't dare to take a breath when facing your Uncle Qin, let alone eat so deliciously."
Mr. Shi laughed, and he and Mr. Qin clinked their wine glasses and took a sip.
"That's because they haven't looked away. In this world, nothing can be bigger than life and death. As long as you experience it once, I believe anyone's mentality will change."
Li Mo has experienced life and death twice, so he has a deep understanding.
"Well done, you will definitely be a good candidate to join the army." Mr. Shi patted the table lightly, "Can I have a glass of wine?"
Li Mo sniffed and shook his head and said: "What you are drinking is Maotai-flavored wine. I don't like it. I secretly drank my dad's Tibetan wine before, and the light-flavored one was delicious. But my drinking capacity is too small. fall."
"Have you ever drank secretly?"
"That was three years ago. My dad liked to have a few drinks every day. Out of curiosity, I took advantage of him not being at home and secretly drank a few drinks. In the end, I passed out. After that, my dad beat me hard, but I did taste a little bit better after drinking it, and overall it’s more fragrant and refreshing.”
Hahaha, there was a burst of laughter in the restaurant.
"What makes you so happy? This is the last dish, called Braised Fish Head in Sauce." Grandma Qin walked out of the kitchen. A kitchen in the back was carrying a large plate, which was the cooked big fish head.
"Hello, Grandma Qin."
"Don't be so polite when you get home, sit down and eat quickly. Xiao Mo, try my specialty dish. I learned this dish from your grandpa Shi, it's very delicious."
Li Mo was flattered. He picked up a piece of fish and put it into his mouth. Suddenly, a strong aroma of miso filled his mouth. The meat was tender and moderately salty.
"This soybean paste is traditionally hand-made. Boil broad beans, soybeans, and wheat together, and then leave them in the dark to allow them to grow mold. After drying, add salt, cooked sesame seeds, and garlic, crush them together, and add in cool Stir boiled water into a paste, and finally expose it to the hot sun to make the color of the doenjang darker. The darker the color, the stronger the bean flavor that the doenjang itself exudes."
"This kind of bean paste is used to make braised pork, fish heads are most suitable. You can also put some washed cucumbers in it for pickling. Take out the pickled cucumbers and cut them into slices or small pieces, and serve with a bowl of thick sauce. Thick white rice porridge, wow, the taste is simply wonderful."
Li Mo spoke eloquently while eating fish.
"Good guy, do you even know this?"
Nowadays, every household uses finished soy sauce. There are too few traditional hand-made soy sauces like this. Only some elderly people in remote rural areas retain this tradition.
"My master brews a jar of soybean paste every two or three years, so he is very familiar with it. The taste of Grandma Qin's fish head with soy sauce is simply amazing. If it is placed in a restaurant, this dish will definitely be It’s a top dish, and the unit price can be easily sold for one or two hundred.”
"Haha, it seems that I have made less money over the years. Xiao Mo, eat more fish."
Grandma Qin was very happy and smiled from ear to ear.
Mr. Qin and Mr. Shi looked at each other and smiled in agreement.
"Xiao Mo, can Concubine Yang's bracelet be put on display in the Kyoto Museum after the exhibition at the Jinling Museum ends?"
"Yes, Director Stone of the Kyoto Museum has told me before. Unlike porcelain and calligraphy and paintings, the bracelet is not easily damaged even if it is bumped a few times, so as long as you protect it well, you can keep it on display for as long as you want."
"Then it's settled, come on, try this lion's head and see if you can still make a name for yourself with it?"
Li Mo has eaten lion head in many ways. The one in front of him is not braised in braised sauce, but in clear soup. Li Mo took the next bite and tasted it slowly, and then took another bite. Everyone else looked at him curiously, thinking that this kid could really tell one, two, and three things.
"The main ingredient of traditional lion head is pork, but this lion head also has beef. And the lion head is also made in a unique way. The pork is not minced by machine, but chopped slowly by hand with a kitchen knife. It is made into minced meat, and the beef is also hammered with a stick to achieve a paste."
"The two kinds of meat are fused. The water used for mixing is not regular water, but the water that has been boiled with ginger, pepper, shallots, etc. Finally, add flour and stir together until it looks very tender, and fry in boiling oil forming."
"By stewing it in a clear way, the meatballs are not greasy and can fully retain their meaty aroma, making them tender and refreshing."
"Mom, is he right?" Qin Yali really didn't believe in evil, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.
"I almost thought he made this lion head." Grandma Qin's smile became even brighter. The more the child looked at it, the more interesting he became.
"Lao Qin, Lao Shi, you all should try it, this lion meat is very tender."
"Li Mo, if you open a restaurant, I think the business will be popular all over the country." Mr. Qin said with a smile, "You can think about this matter again. From now on, if we don't want to eat at home, we will go to your place to support you."
"Food is the most important thing for the people. As long as the food you cook is good enough and the price is close to the people, you don't have to worry about business failure." Mr. Shi also said.
"Okay, I'll think about this carefully."
Li Mo is young and has an active mind. He has traveled to many places with Yanagawa Kei since he was a child, so he talked about many interesting things at the dinner table. The atmosphere was always relaxed and lively, with constant laughter.
"Xiao Mo, we have gotten to know each other today. Next time I have the opportunity to visit Grandpa Shi's house, in addition to this big fish head, I also have a few specialties. Most people don't have that taste."
"I'm afraid it will be too much trouble for Grandpa Shi."
"I feel very happy and interesting when I eat with you. It's not like before when the adults wouldn't bother me and the juniors didn't dare to speak casually. The meal was too boring."
"I just thought Grandpa Shi was praising me."
At the end of the dinner, two tall men who looked like well-trained men came to pick up Mr. Shi. Before leaving, the old man left his number for Li Mo for the first time.
"Xiao Mo, Shi Lao's phone number must be kept confidential and cannot be leaked. Everyone who knows his private mobile phone number can count it on both hands."
After Shi Lao left, Mr. Qin told him with a very serious face.
Li Mo also nodded solemnly.
That night, Li Mo was asked to rest in the Qin Family Courtyard. There was a change of clothes prepared at home. He had a comfortable hot bath and a special nanny came to clean the change of underwear.
