I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 833 - 361: Hot-Smoked Fish Recipe! Yan Bao, I’ll Give You a Chance to Rephrase! [Subscription Request]
Chen Yan felt a bit helpless, always sensing that her good friend was secretly targeting her.
When I left, I already said I was going to the hospital, but that damn girl with a 36C was still yelling and spreading rumors. If this keeps up, I’ll tell everyone you’re only an A cup and that you look bigger because of padding.
Hmph, as soon as I say it, Director Zeng will definitely make things difficult for you.
Chen’s mind was full of little schemes.
Upstairs, Old Huang who was chatting with Cui Qingyuan, asked in surprise:
"What’s going on? Why is your arm in a sling?"
"He injured his arm and didn’t want me to notice, but it was bleeding through, so the doctor had to clean and bandage it again."
After Chen Yan explained, she told the family group and the big group about Ren Jie’s injury, to prevent people from getting the wrong idea.
Old Huang said:
"Lin bro was just about to make smoked fish, but now he can’t eat it."
It was said in the past that fish could worsen wounds, but now as long as antibiotics are in place, it’s fine to eat fish, as long as it’s not overdone.
Additionally, external injuries are most averse to spicy, stimulating foods; eating less greasy food is recommended, but there’s not much restriction on meat.
Seeing everyone looking at him with the expression reserved for patients, Ren Jie felt a bit embarrassed:
"It’s just a minor injury, it just looks scary because I’m wearing a brace."
Cui Qingyuan poured him a cup of tea from the teapot:
"You still need to be careful. You’re a policeman, how can you solve cases if you’re not healthy? And better not drink alcohol later, stick to light meals."
Previously, everyone didn’t know Ren Jie.
But after this afternoon, everyone knew this handsome guy.
Of course, they got to know Chen Yan, who showed up uninvited.
She snuck in with someone else’s son to grab a meal, didn’t go to so many tables, but right in front of his parents.
Tsk tsk, what a coincidental connection.
While chatting, Lin Xu came out of the kitchen with a plate of marinated smoked fish:
"Professor Cui, come try this... Oh, what happened to your arm?"
Now Chen Yan finally understood why Ren Jie was reluctant to sling his arm with a brace; everyone who sees it asks about it. Patients really shouldn’t go out!
She patiently explained again, then looked at those red and luscious fish pieces on the plate and immediately craved them:
"Is this... Shanghai smoked fish?"
"Yes, smoked fish. Yan, you and my brother-in-law can try; it’s pretty good. You guys eat first, I need to go in and learn the hot preparation method of smoked fish from my senior brother."
Lin Xu actually already knew the hot preparation method of smoked fish after learning the technique, but to bolster his senior brother, he told a little lie.
Chen Yan took chopsticks from the sterilizer, gave them to everyone, and eagerly picked up a piece to put in her mouth.
"Wow, this tastes even better than what I’ve had in Shanghai. The fish’s skin is crispy, and it’s really flavorful inside. Professor Cui, what do you think?"
"Amazing! Lin’s skills are beyond words."
Seeing everyone picking up chopsticks to start eating, Ren Jie curiously asked:
"Not waiting for others?"
Professor Cui laughed and said:
"Here, it’s not so formal. Whoever gets to eat first does. Don’t be fooled by just one plate; actually, Lin has at least a pot of it in the kitchen."
Old Huang also said:
"Just relax, brother. Don’t worry about not having enough to eat; more dishes will definitely come out later."
As they spoke, Dai Jianli came out with a small pot of warmed floral carving wine and alcoholic peanuts. Before he could say anything, Chen Yan spoke first:
"Ren Jie’s arm was shot, and he just got it bandaged at the hospital, so Chef Dai, please don’t ask."
Dai Jianli: "..."
Why does it feel like I’m developing a conditioned reflex?
He brought over a few wine bowls, poured for himself, Old Huang, and Cui Qingyuan, and said to Ren Jie:
"You won’t be drinking this time, the peanuts are spicy too, so skip them. I’ll make a few lighter dishes for you later. But when you’re healed, don’t forget to share a drink with us."
After speaking, Old Dai lifted his wine bowl, which was filled with the aroma of rice wine, clinked it with Old Huang and Cui Qingyuan, and then took a small sip.
After drinking, he picked up the smoked fish made by Lin Xu and tasted it:
"I knew while cooking that the taste wouldn’t disappoint, and it certainly didn’t. Lin’s skills and talent are truly rare in this world."
"Right, this fish is done so well, it reminds me of the times when I sneaked meals at General Yan’s house when I was a kid."
"Come, let’s drink..."
While they chatted, Chen Yan quietly introduced everyone’s identities to Ren Jie.
Knowing that Cui Qingyuan is a Tsinghua professor, Old Huang is a food supplier, and Dai Jianli is the head chef at the Fishing Platform, Ren Jie couldn’t help but be astonished.
Three entirely different kinds of people could actually blend together like old friends, chatting non-stop. It’s incredible!
Chen Yan whispered:
"Why do you think we are willing to come to Lin Ji for a meal, staying even when it’s not meal time?"
Ren Jie was taken aback:
"Isn’t it because you all have a craving?"
Chen Yan: "..."
That’s not what I meant! Why don’t you get the point?
If you keep speaking like this, I’ll break your other leg, see if you believe me!
She chomped on a sauce-soaked piece of fish:
"Having delicious food is indeed part of the reason, but more importantly, the atmosphere here is great. Everyone can eat, drink, enjoy tea, and banter freely. You don’t get such an atmosphere elsewhere, not even at home."
Cui Qingyuan nodded in agreement:
"Right, I just love this lively yet orderly vibe. Everyone does what they want. Now Lin Ji has become like a Utopia in my heart."
