After appreciating the paintings and praising Luo Yanning, the time came to 11:30 noon.
Originally, Shang Yunqing wanted to take Luo Yanning to reminisce about old times or something.
However, Hong Shuxin insisted on dragging him to the kitchen to "discuss" his cooking skills.
Shang Yunqing couldn't steal his wife, so he had to let Luo Yanning out.
He couldn't put it down and took the Great Wall painted by Luo Yanning to the study to admire it.
In the kitchen, Hong Shuxin watched Luo Yanning skillfully chop stuffing with a knife, her eyes filled with excitement.
It can be seen from Luo Yanning's knife skills that his cooking skills must be very good.
Even Hong Shuxin, who has been cooking for decades, doesn't have the knife skills he has.
Chop chop chop, chop chop chop!
The contact between the kitchen knife and the chopping board is like a galloping horse galloping on the grassland, making a very rhythmic sound.
Hong Shuxin couldn't help but praise her and said: "Yanning's knife skills are really good. Those professional chefs in five-star hotels are just like this."
Luo Yanning smiled modestly and said: "Grandma Hong, thank you very much. How can I dare to mess with those great chefs in the porcelain family?"
"I think those chefs don't dare to touch you, right? You are good at everything, but sometimes you are too humble." Hong Shuxin said with a smile.
The more she looks at Luo Yanning now, the more she likes him, and she wants to treat him as her own child.
With this thought in her mind, the more Hong Shuxin thought about it, the more feasible it became, and she became even more pleasing to the eye when she looked at Luo Yanning.
"Lao Shang and I haven't had a child for so many years. Although he doesn't say anything, he will definitely have regrets in his heart."
"Yanning is such an outstanding child with very good qualities. If I could accept him as my godson..."
While talking, Luo Yanning had already chopped the stuffing and started seasoning it.
Oil, salt, soy sauce, chicken essence, monosodium glutamate, thirteen spices, and seasonings are all seasonings available in the kitchen.
After pouring the seasoning, she started to stir it with chopsticks. While Hong Shuxin was in a daze, Luo Yanning had already mixed the filling.
"Grandma Hong, how about you try the salty taste?"
Luo Yanning knew that the old people ate light food, so she deliberately added a little less salt when making the stuffing.
"Okay, let me try it. Jiajia has always praised you for mixing the stuffing and making the dumplings well. Let me try to see if it is true."
As Hong Shuxin said this, she picked up the chopsticks and picked up a little of the stuffing prepared by Luo Yanning and put it to her mouth to taste.
"This smell..."
The filling, umami, and aroma were all stimulated at once, and Hong Shuxin looked at Luo Yanning in surprise.
She had watched the whole process of Luo Yanning preparing the stuffing just now. The ingredients were all the ones she usually used, nothing special.
However, the filling prepared by Luo Yanning tasted different from any other filling she prepared before.
The aroma is fresh, fresh but not greasy, and the taste is extremely full.
It is no exaggeration to say that Hong Shuxin has been making dumplings and eating dumplings for so many years, but she has never tasted such delicious fillings.
"Yanning, how did you prepare the filling? It's obviously the same stuff, but how come the taste is so different? Your grandpa Shang likes dumplings the most, so I have to learn from you."
Hong Shuxin looked at Luo Yanning with a happy face, as if she was asking for advice humbly.
"Is it difficult to say this? It's not easy to say it's simple. The proportions of various seasonings are different, and the flavors produced are also very different. To prepare the filling I prepared, all seasonings must be added in strict accordance with the established proportions.
500 grams of fillings plus 2.5 grams of soy sauce..."
Luo Yanning didn't hide it, and told Hong Shuxin directly the preparation method and the proportions of various ingredients, accurate to a few tenths of a gram.
"I see that you seem to be very relaxed when making the mixture. It turns out there are so many details in it..."
Hong Shuxin nodded seriously after hearing Professor Luo Yanning's methods, and she admired his research spirit even more.
Luo Yanning finally said: "Grandma Hong, I will write down the proportion and formula for you. If you want to try it in the future, you can try it according to the proportion I gave you."
"Okay, okay, I'll get you paper and pen right now." Hong Shuxin nodded happily, washed her hands on the faucet, turned and walked towards the kitchen door.
Soon, Hong Shuxin brought paper and pen, and Luo Yanning followed her words and copied her recipe to her truthfully.
"It seems that if you want to eat delicious dumplings, you can't do it without working hard."
Hong Shuxin couldn't help but sigh with a smile after seeing a paper full of ingredient lists and things to pay attention to when preparing fillings.
The same principle applies to any industry. Only if you are willing to study hard can you do your best.
This is true for operating scenic spots, and it is also true for making dumplings.
After preparing the fillings and copying the recipe, Luo Yanning began to roll out the dumpling wrappers.
With the blessing of "system-level dumpling-making technology", Luo Yanning not only acquired a superb set of skills in making dumplings, but also rolled out the wrappers.
Swish swish, swish swish!
Luo Yanning held a rolling pin in one hand and quickly turned the dumpling wrappers with the other.
It takes less than a second to roll out a dumpling wrapper.
Moreover, the dumpling skin he rolled out was like a round cake drawn with a compass, without any irregular corners.
Seeing Luo Yanning Xiaolu's skills in rolling out dumpling wrappers, Hong Shuxin looked forward to the dumplings he made even more.
Luo Yanning did not disappoint her. After rolling out the dumpling wrappers, she started making dumplings.
The dumplings made by Luo Yanning are quick and beautiful, and the appearance of the dumplings is also highly uniform. It is like a ruthless dumpling-making machine.
Seeing this, Hong Shuxin was already looking forward to how the dumplings made by Luo Yanning would taste.
While Luo Yanning was making dumplings, Hong Shuxin and Li Ruijia were at the other end of the kitchen preparing the dishes to go with the drinks later.
Because she knew there would be guests at home today, Hong Shuxin went to the vegetable market near the community early in the morning and bought a lot of fresh ingredients.
Beef, ribs, seabass, prawns, etc., etc., are all high-protein and high-end ingredients.
It was already twelve o'clock at noon when the dumplings were made. Luo Yanning had made the dumplings, and Hong Shuxin and Li Ruijia had also prepared the wine and food.
After spending half a morning together, Hong Shuxin had completely fallen in love with the young couple Luo Yanning and Li Ruijia. Otherwise, she would not have had the idea of recognizing Luo Yanning as her godson.
After all the food and wine were brought to the table, Shang Yunqing reluctantly put down the painting of the Great Wall, came out of the room and sat at the dining table.
After everyone was seated, Luo Yanning took out a bottle of "Jiajing Pure Wine" that Liang Dingxiang and Luo Haifeng had just given him yesterday from under the table, and began to pour wine for Shang Yunqing and himself.
"Grandpa Shang, try the wine we brew in our scenic spot and see if you get used to it."
While Luo Yanning was talking, she first poured a glass of wine for Shang Yunqing, with the liquid level reaching the eighth part of the glass.
"When did your scenic spot start making wine?"
Shang Yunqing was a little surprised when he heard Luo Yanning's words.
Luo Yanning smiled and said: "We have just started. This is the first batch of brewed wine. It is only circulated internally and has not yet been put on the market in large quantities."
Shang Yunqing was a little confused and said: "Why do you suddenly want to enter the wine making industry? As far as I know, our domestic wine industry has become saturated and competition is becoming increasingly fierce."
"I didn't even think about competing for the market with those big manufacturers. The nature of winemaking in our scenic spots is almost the same as playing for tickets."
Luo Yanning said half-truthfully: "I accidentally discovered a high-quality water source in the scenic area, so I wanted to fully develop and utilize it.
That’s why we want to get involved in the wine-making industry. In the future, the focus of our scenic area management will still be on the scenic area.”
"I see, there is nothing wrong with young people if they dare to think and do it and try more."
Shang Yunqing smiled and said: "As the saying goes, if you plant flowers intentionally, they will not bloom, but if you plant willows unintentionally, they will create shade.
Maybe one day you will be able to try out a good and profitable business."
Luo Yanning smiled and agreed: "Yes, I am idle anyway, just think of it as developing a side business."
Hong Shuxin greeted the two of them and said, "You two, stop talking.
When it's time to eat, when it's time to drink, use your chopsticks to eat the vegetables. These hot dishes will not taste good when they get cold."
"Come to Yan Ning, let's have sex first." After hearing his lover's urging, Shang Yunqing took the initiative to raise a glass to drink with Luo Yan Ning.
Luo Yanning also hurriedly raised her wine glass and clinked it with Shang Yunqing: "I would like to offer a toast to Grandpa Shang."
The two men clinked their glasses together, raised their necks, and drank the wine in one gulp.
"This wine..." After finishing a glass of wine, Shang Yunqing looked at Luo Yanning in surprise, and then looked at the unmarked wine bottle on the table with a look of disbelief.
"Yanning, are you sure this is the newly brewed wine from your winery? Didn't you buy some famous wine and pour it into it to make a joke with Grandpa Shang?"
Shang Yunqing looked at Luo Yanning in surprise. Judging from his many years of wine tasting experience, the quality of the glass of wine he just drank was even better than a bottle of Maotai liquor worth tens of thousands of yuan.
Luo Yanning was dumbfounded after hearing Shang Yunqing's words: "Grandpa Shang, do you think I am the kind of person who would make such a joke?"
"It doesn't look like it, so this is really the wine brewed in your scenic spot?"
As Shang Yunqing spoke, he poured himself a full cup.
The first cup he drank just now was a bit strong, a bit like Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit without savoring the taste.
This time, after he poured himself the wine, he picked up the glass and took a small sip, savoring it carefully.
Jiajing Pure Brew has a mellow taste and rich texture. The more you taste it, the more you can understand its taste.
“Good wine!”
After tasting it carefully, Shang Yunqing looked up at Luo Yanning and gave him a thumbs up.
Based on his decades of wine tasting experience, this wine is excellent in all aspects and deserves the praise of "good wine".
Shang Yunqing expressed sincere praise and said: "Yanning, I dare say that as long as your winery's wine can maintain this quality, it will definitely have a bright future."
Hong Shuxin, who was standing next to her, said in surprise: "Old Shang, is Yan Ning's wine really that delicious? This is the first time I've heard you praise a brand of wine so highly."
Shang Yunqing turned to look at Hong Shuxin and said, "Shuxin, please try some, this wine is different from any other wine.
The taste of this wine...how should I put it, is very recognizable.
Like liquor, but more like something...
Yes, it’s more like some kind of health supplement.”
While reminiscing about the taste of Jiajing pure brew, Shang Yunqing made a strange comment.
"It looks like liquor, but what kind of health supplement does it look like?"
Hong Shuxin was confused by her husband's comment: "You mean, it tastes like medicinal wine?"
"It's not medicinal wine, how should I put it..."
Shang Yunqing smiled and said: "I can't find the exact words to describe the taste of this wine. You will know after you taste it yourself."
"Me?" Hong Shuxin said with a smile, "I'd better forget it. I'm just curious, don't you know me? I'm not very fond of wine."
Hong Shuxin did not object to Shang Yunqing drinking, but she was indeed a teetotaler and had never been interested in alcohol.
Even if it's Maotai worth tens of thousands of yuan or foreign wine worth hundreds of thousands, to her, it's not much different from Erguotou worth a few yuan. They're both wine.
"Grandma Hong, our Jiajing pure brew has a very soft taste and is suitable for all ages. Drinking a little less every day can also play a certain role in health care."
Luo Yanning smiled and said: "You can try a little less, if it really doesn't suit your taste, forget it."
Shang Yunqing smiled and said: "Yanning, you don't need to persuade Grandma Hong, she..."
Before Shang Yunqing could finish his sentence, Hong Shuxin interrupted with a smile: "Okay, then pour me some."
"Eh? Shuxin, did you change your temper today? This is not something you can do."
Shang Yunqing looked at Hong Shuxin with surprise, and was greatly surprised by her decision.
Hong Shuxin smiled and said, "It's rare for Yan Ning to come home, and it's even rarer for him to bring such good wine to honor us. If I don't drink some, wouldn't I be betraying Yan Ning's kindness."
Shang Yunqing laughed and said: "Hahaha, OK, OK, Yan Ning, bring it to your Grandma Hong. It's rare that your Grandma Hong wants to taste the wine today, so you have to give her a toast later."
"I'll pour wine for Grandma Hong." Li Ruijia was very discerning. She picked up the wine bottle on the table and helped Hong Shuxin pour a glass of wine. She also poured a glass for herself.
Like Li Ruijia and Hong Shuxin, neither of them usually drinks. No matter how good or expensive the wine is, it is difficult to attract their attention.
However, after tasting the taste of Jiajing Pure Brew yesterday, Li Ruijia couldn't tell whether he liked the name of the wine or the taste of the wine.
After everyone poured wine into their glasses, Hong Shuxin smiled and said:
"It is a rare fate to be able to be together here today.
The first cup, toast to fate, thank fate for allowing us to meet."
"Respect fate~"
"Respect fate~"
Luo Yanning and Li Ruijia raised their glasses at the same time and echoed with a smile.
Shang Yunqing smiled and said: "Yanning, we men can't be like you, Grandma Hong, and the others. We are men and do it."
"I'll do it first as a courtesy, you can do whatever you want." Luo Yanning said with a smile, raised her neck, and drank the wine in the glass neatly.
With his ability to drink, the amount of wine in the glass is nothing. He can even drink ten glasses.
The problem is, he only brought 4 bottles of Jiajing Pure Brew today. If he really drinks it freely, I'm afraid it won't be enough.