CHAPTER 527: CHAPTER 261: THE CRUNCHY SWEET AND SOUR PORK, TOTALLY NOT ENOUGH! [SEEKING MONTHLY TICKET]_3

Wei Qian was speaking when a chattering noise came from the doorway:

"Wow, this Sweet and Sour Pork is so delicious!"

"Exactly, it’s wonderfully crispy and flaky!"

"I always thought Sweet and Sour Pork was the same as sweet and sour pork loin until today, when I realized they are hugely different."

"Yeah, sweet and sour pork loin is flaky, but Sweet and Sour Pork is crisp. There’s definitely a difference."

"Come on, let me grab another piece. I just can’t resist crispy dishes."

"I’ll have another piece too, it’s so delicious! Next time Lin films a show, he has to make this dish. If he doesn’t, I’ll cry just to show him!"

"Xiaoqi, how many dishes have you saved for the next show?"

"Doesn’t matter, next time it’s definitely Sweet and Sour Pork!"

While everyone was chattering, Lin Xu walked out of the kitchen, wiping his hands. Word was that the first batch of Sweet and Sour Pork had been snatched at the door.

He wanted to see which bandit had hijacked the dish, but when he stepped outside, he found that nearly all the young women from upstairs were there, including Dou Wenjing and Shu Yun.

Tch, what is this? Are all of Liang Mountain’s heroes gathered here?

"Save one plate for yourselves and send the rest upstairs quickly. It won’t taste good if it sits too long. Wei Qian, bring out that plate saved in the kitchen; I’ll make another batch later."

Meeting such a gang of Liang Mountain bandits, Lin Xu was helpless.

"Xu Bao, the Sweet and Sour Pork you made is too delicious! Here, let me reward you with a piece."

Rewarding me with my own dish? Isn’t that just like shearing wool from a sheep to knit it a sweater?

But despite his grumbling, when Shen Baobao pinched a piece of meat and offered it, Lin Xu obediently opened his mouth.

CRUNCH.

The tangy aroma and crispiness that filled his mouth also made his heart flutter involuntarily.

This deep-fried crispiness was simply irresistible. No wonder everyone loves fried foods. They are indeed comforting to eat.

Although it was deep-fried several times, the tenderloin inside was still succulent.

This stark contrast in textures was a reason everyone exclaimed how delicious it was. Moreover, because the tenderloin inside was soft, it made the batter on the outside feel even crispier.

The contrast in textures and the strong sour and sweet flavors.

No wonder girls loved it; even boys couldn’t resist it at all.

It’s no wonder Northeasterners regarded Sweet and Sour Pork as a taste of home.

This dish truly had a unique flavor.

In the upstairs private room, Shen Guofu wasn’t waiting for his son-in-law, who was preparing to make a toast. Instead, he was greeted by golden, shiny Sweet and Sour Pork emitting a rich, tangy scent. The aroma alone made Grandma Shen reminisce about her Northeastern hometown.

"Oh, this Sweet and Sour Pork is so authentic."

"This flavor is really good. Guofu, grab me a small piece to try. I don’t know if my teeth can handle it."

Immediately, Han Shuzhen picked a large piece and placed it in Grandma Shen’s bowl, saying, "Eat, Mom. If you can’t chew it, I’ll eat it." After she finished, she remembered her own mother was there too and hurriedly picked a piece for Grandma Han.

Grandma Shen picked up the Sweet and Sour Pork in her bowl and took a bite. The crispy, tangy flavor made her feel as if she were back by the river, preparing for New Year’s.

She remembered the times before she was married when her family could only afford Sweet and Sour Pork at New Year’s.

The dish, costly in sugar and oil, was too extravagant for everyday meals.

The Sweet and Sour Pork she ate back then was just as crunchy and tangy as this, evoking the same feelings she had the first time she met her children’s father.

"This meat is really good; my grandson-in-law is so considerate!"

Seeing the elderly lady’s nostalgic expression, Chen Meijuan quickly said, "Tomorrow, I’ll have Lin Xu make a few more for you. As long as you like it, cooking is no big deal. When the time comes, it’ll just be for you; Yueyue can’t even taste it."

Grandma Shen immediately burst out laughing, "That won’t do! If you don’t let my granddaughter eat, my grandson-in-law will go on strike!"

After the atmosphere relaxed, everyone picked up their chopsticks to taste the food.

As for Shen Guofu, he planned to have Lin Xu make another portion after the guests left. He wanted to enjoy a plate all by himself. This type of sweet and sour delicacy had to be held in his arms and eaten by hand to be truly satisfying.

Meanwhile, Han Shuzhen decided to reschedule her afternoon spa. Such delicious Sweet and Sour Pork had to be fully enjoyed first.

Chen Meijuan, on the other hand, wanted to learn how to make this dish so that she wouldn’t have to trouble her son in the future.

As for the other relatives, one question occupied their minds:

"Why only one serving per table? It would be so much better if everyone had their own!"

At the kitchen door, the "thug diners" had finished two whole plates of Sweet and Sour Pork and were now looking eagerly towards the kitchen, planning to hijack another serving.

Then Lin Xu came out with half a portion and handed it to Shu Yun, "If you all are still hungry later, I’ll cook more. Don’t fight over this little bit. This is for Tiantian. A Northeast girl struggling in Beijing must miss home a lot. Director Shu, please take it to her."

"Got it, Boss!"

Shu Yun felt fortunate to have such a good boss.

A few pieces of Sweet and Sour Pork might not seem like much, but the boss remembered that Tiantian from the Northeast hadn’t eaten and specifically asked her to go downstairs to deliver it. That was really heartwarming.

Carrying the plate downstairs, Song Tiantian had just seen off a group of customers.

"Tiantian, the boss made Sweet and Sour Pork and specifically had me bring it over for you. Here, go eat it inside at the service counter."

Song Tiantian stared blankly at the Sweet and Sour Pork on the plate. "The boss is really good to me... Director Shu, when you get a chance, ask the boss if there is anyone he wants to beat up. I’ll help him vent."

Shu Yun chuckled. "You shouldn’t think about fighting every day, girl. Aren’t you afraid Wei Qian will lose weight and fall into someone else’s arms?"

"I’m not afraid!"

"Oh? You’re that generous?"

"Whoever’s arms he falls into, I’ll just beat them up. Let’s see who can take it."

Shu Yun was speechless. Is it really that simple and straightforward?

「Upstairs.」

Lin Xu, having finished the Sweet and Sour Pork with the group of "thug diners," returned to the private room, ready to propose a toast to the guests.

There was no trace of Sweet and Sour Pork left on the table; only a few strands of Scallion and Ginger remained at the bottom of the plate.

Shen Guofu was visibly longing for more. Upon seeing his son-in-law come in, he initially wanted to directly ask for Sweet and Sour Pork. But considering the presence of his mother-in-law, grandmother, wife, elder sister, daughter, niece, and other women, speaking rashly meant that even if his son-in-law cooked Sweet and Sour Pork, it wouldn’t be his turn to eat.

So he tactfully asked, "Lin Xu, what do you plan to do after dinner later?"

Hmm, I can’t be direct, but a hint should be okay. We’re so familiar, and our tacit understanding keeps getting better. He’ll definitely grasp what I, Old Shen, mean.

However, just as Shen Guofu was racking his brain for a hint, Shen Baobao, by his side, said, "Make me some roasted dried fish later! I ate Dundun’s dried fish today, so Xu Bao plans to make me some new ones. There’s salty and sweet flavor, spicy flavor, Cumin flavor, barbecue flavor, Tomato flavor... Dad, which flavor do you want?"

Roasted dried fish? How am I supposed to hint about Sweet and Sour Pork with that?

Shen Guofu pondered for a long moment and suggestively asked, "Is there a Sweet and Sour Pork flavor for the dried fish?"