Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 207 More joyful and lively than the New Year

the next morning,

Lin Erzhu had bought all sorts of ingredients early on.

We're just waiting for Lu Qingqing to wave her hand.

Make more delicious food.

Lu Qingqing did not disappoint everyone.

Chunlan and Xiahe were busy in the kitchen.

We are happily busy celebrating this special and auspicious day.

Lu Qingqing stood in front of the stove,

Skillfully put the chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic into the pot and stir-fry.

moment,

A rich aroma filled the kitchen.

Chunlan,

"Please pass me that plate of sliced ​​pork belly."

Lu Qingqing stared at the scallions, ginger, and garlic sizzling and jumping in the pot.

He turned his head and said.

When Chunlan handed the pork belly to her,

Lu Qingqing then poured the meat into the pot.

As the "sizzling" sound rang out,

Lu Qingqing quickly stir-fried and mixed the ingredients.

As the meat gradually changes color...

It also emits an enticing aroma.

Xia He, meanwhile, was intently preparing eight-treasure rice.

She first arranged various ingredients such as red dates, longan, and lotus seeds at the bottom of the bowl.

Arrange them into an exquisite pattern, then cover with a layer of glutinous rice.

Then pour on a layer of sweet syrup.

"Miss, the eight-treasure rice is almost ready."

It's ready to be steamed.

Xia He said happily.

"Okay, remember to keep the heat on when steaming the summer lotus leaves."

Don't let it steam for too long.

Lu Qingqing gave her instructions.

Autumn Chrysanthemum and Winter Plum were not idle either.

The two of them were making pastries on the cutting board next to them.

Qiuju cleverly combines glutinous rice flour and red bean paste.

They made exquisite red bean paste glutinous rice cakes.

Her hands were like nimble butterflies.

Gently press and shape, and in a short while...

The plump, round glutinous rice cakes with their unique shapes were neatly arranged on the cutting board.

Dongmei was not to be outdone.

She is especially good at making osmanthus cake and hibiscus cake.

These two pastries are also the children's favorites.

She first mixed glutinous rice flour and regular rice flour in a certain ratio.

Add an appropriate amount of water and sugar and stir well.

Next, she sprinkled in the carefully dried osmanthus flowers.

Instantly, a delicate fragrance of osmanthus blossoms filled the air.

She skillfully poured the batter into the mold and then placed it in the steamer.

She didn't waste the time she was waiting.

Then they started making hibiscus cake.

She first finely crushed the sesame seeds, walnuts, and other nuts.

After being boiled with maltose until thickened,

Add the egg whites and stir quickly.

Then, this sweet mixture...

Spread it evenly on the cutting board sprinkled with glutinous rice flour.

First press it into shape, then cut it into even small pieces.

These delicate pastries, as beautiful as hibiscus blossoms, are now presented before you.

At this moment, Wang Xiuxiu walked into the kitchen.

He rolled up his sleeves, wanting to help:

"Qingqing, let me help you."

There's so much work, you guys can't handle it all.

Lu Qingqing hurried over.

Laughing, he grabbed Wang Xiuxiu and pushed her out of the kitchen:

"Second sister-in-law, please go out and rest."

You're pregnant, how can I let you do any work?

Besides, you've been in this kitchen for too long...

The food will be ready in a little while.

You won't have any appetite then.

Wang Xiuxiu was a little embarrassed:

"Qingqing, seeing how busy you all are, I want to do my part too."

Lu Qingqing said in a coquettish tone:

"Second sister-in-law, please listen to me."

Go out and play with the children for a while.

Once the food is ready, you can just sit there.

Just enjoy it.

Wang Xiuxiu really couldn't persuade Lu Qingqing otherwise.

I could only smile helplessly.

"Okay, okay, I'll go out first."

You guys shouldn't overwork yourselves.

Call me if you get too busy.

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the kitchen.

Persistence pays off; finally, before noon...

Lu Qingqing and Chunlan prepared a large table of delicious dishes.

On the dining table, the braised carp was a bright red color.

The fish's body was carefully incised at the point where...

Infused with delicious broth,

Garnish with chopped scallions and shredded red bell pepper.

Like a fine work of art, just looking at it...

It makes one's mouth water.

Steamed pork with rice flour is soft, tender, and fragrant.

Each slice of pork belly was coated with fragrant rice noodles.

In the steaming heat of the steamer,

The rice noodles fully absorbed the meat's oil.

It becomes oily but not greasy.

That plate of eight-treasure rice was especially tempting.

The auspicious pattern formed by jujubes, longans, lotus seeds, and other ingredients at the bottom of the bowl.

It becomes even clearer after steaming.

The glutinous rice on the surface is crystal clear.

The syrup drizzled on glistened in the sunlight.

It seemed to be conveying a sweet blessing.

The osmanthus cake and hibiscus cake made by Dongmei were also neatly arranged on the plate.

The osmanthus cake exudes a rich osmanthus fragrance.

Melts in your mouth;

Hibiscus cake has a crispy texture and a sweet and delicious taste.

It attracted the attention of Daya, Erya, and Shuang'er, who kept glancing at it.

Other than that,

There are also refreshing and delicious stir-fried seasonal vegetables,

A rich and flavorful stew.

Various kinds of chicken, duck, fish, and meat.

The table was piled high with food.

Lu Qingqing looked at the sumptuous dishes on the table.

A satisfied smile spread across his face:

"Spring orchids, summer lotus, autumn chrysanthemums, winter plum blossoms,"

We finally managed to finish cooking the dishes before dinner time.

Thank you all for your hard work!

Chunlan wiped the sweat from her forehead and said with a smile:

"Miss, it's not tiring at all. We feel comfortable following you around."

My cooking skills have improved again.

Take this braised carp, for example.

I used to always have trouble getting the timing right.

Either the fish skin was broken, or the flavor wasn't absorbed well enough.

This time, following your instructions, it turned out very successfully.

Xia He smiled and echoed:

"Yes, miss."

The cooking techniques you taught us were all very practical.

How do you prepare the rice flour for dishes like steamed pork with rice flour?

How to arrange the ingredients for eight-treasure rice to make it look appealing?

These little tips were a huge help.

at this time,

Lin Qingshan and Lin Erzhu came in first.

Lin Erzhu said with a smile:

"Father, see, I told you I was right."

I could smell the food just now, just from the aroma...

I knew Qingqing and the others must have prepared a huge feast.

A smile also appeared on Lin Qingshan's face.

"Hmm, you have a really good nose, this smell is indeed tempting."

As he spoke, he went inside.

Seeing the table laden with delicious dishes, I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:

"Wow, so many delicious dishes!"

"You girls have really worked hard."

Lu Qingqing hurriedly stepped forward and said:

"Dad, today is the auspicious day for my second brother and sister-in-law to move."

We should definitely celebrate!

"Second brother, where is my second sister-in-law?"

As soon as Lu Qingqing finished speaking,

Then they heard Shuang'er and Daya and Erya laughing.

"Big Sister Ya, the clothes Second Aunt bought for Shuang'er are so beautiful!"

The handkerchief you embroidered is also beautiful.

The hair accessory that Sister Er Ya bought for Shuang'er is also pretty.

"As long as Shuang'er is happy."

Immediately afterwards, Wang Xiuxiu led several children into the house.

Shuang'er saw Lu Qingqing and immediately ran over.

"Mother, Second Aunt made new clothes for Shuang'er."

"Is Shuang'er pretty?"

Shuang'er twirled around, her beautiful skirt billowing in the air.

Like a blooming little flower.

Lu Qingqing smiled and squatted down, carefully examining Shuang'er.

His eyes were full of doting affection.

"Our Shuang'er is wearing new clothes."

She looks like a fairy, so beautiful!

Your second aunt really dotes on you.

Wang Xiuxiu smiled and said:

"Shuang'er is a well-behaved and sensible child."

I like it as soon as I see it.

It's just because I'm bored on ordinary days,

So they made a set of clothes for Shuang'er.

They just finished work yesterday.

I tried it on today, and the size is just right.

"Thank you, sister-in-law," Lu Qingqing said sweetly.

Afterwards, everyone gathered at the newly purchased eight-immortal table for a meal.

At the dinner table, everyone chimed in with their own thoughts.

Laughter and cheers filled the air.

The children were also discussing their new clothes.

They then shared pastries.

Laughter echoed from the new house.

It was even more joyful and lively than Chinese New Year.