After Zhang Huaiyuan finished speaking, he sighed heavily, but he couldn't move his eyes away. He kept staring at the cafeteria without looking at the book in his hand.
Wei Changlin, who was standing next to him and reviewing books with him, felt helpless and felt that there were too many things to talk about and he didn't know where to start.
So, if you delay Wen Shu, why don't you just go further?
Didn't you bring me here just to smell this fragrance?
If it weren't for the fact that you weren't familiar with Xiao Qing and it wasn't easy to work with his brother, you would have gone there long ago, right?
But, who let me be the son of the Zhang family?
Wei Changlin could only suppress what was in his heart and asked tentatively: "How about we go over for a late-night snack?"
You’ve come here, so you can take advantage of it as much as possible, right?
If that doesn't work, can you get closer and smell it?
Zhang Huaiyuan felt that although he was thick-skinned, it would be somewhat unsightly to get involved in someone else's birthday like this.
So, after listening to Wei Changlin's words, he shook his head again: "Forget it, let's warm up."
Wei Changlin:......
Okay, if you are strong, you are justified.
Zhang Huaiyuan had already bowed his head to read the book, but he was not very focused.
When Wei Changlin saw this, he honestly lowered his head and looked at the scroll in his hand, but suddenly he felt worried about his second brother.
It has been nearly a year since my second brother went to the southwest. Letters have been coming from home intermittently, and the most recent one was in August.
The letter said that everything was fine, but I heard that I had been promoted again.
How can I get promoted?
That must have been a meritorious service.
Will I be injured if I perform meritorious service?
How's your body?
I heard that there are still smog-stricken forests in the southwest, and I don’t know the situation over there, so don’t rush in foolishly.
Although their family is not as noble as the nobles two generations ago, they do not need to work so hard as their young masters!
Moreover, Wei Changlin felt that he was doing well in studies and might have the opportunity to make contributions in the future. He really didn't want his second brother to risk his life on the battlefield for the sake of his family.
If he couldn't come back in the end, Wei Changlin couldn't even think about it...
The situation in the court has been changing recently, and the Zhang family is trying to show their good will. Although the status of Jingnan Bofu is not high, the second brother is now prominent in the army and may become a new noble in the court in the future.
Therefore, the Zhang family, who is the mother of the prince, would at least try to win over him.
In fact, they have no choice at home...
The prince is the future heir apparent, and this status should not change unless there are any accidents.
Although my father doesn't want to take sides, but...
At this time, if you avoid the prince's solicitation, what if you are liquidated later?
Being involved in the huge power vat in the capital, who can truly be alone?
It is difficult to be a pure minister, and it is normal to stand in line.
At a young age, Wei Changlin had already begun to worry about national affairs and family affairs.
At this time, in the cafeteria, the smoke of fireworks was already rising, and the spicy and delicious aromas were slowly intertwining in the air.
The strong fragrance began to drift into the distance along with the slightly cold night wind.
At first, Zhang Huaiyuan could read the book calmly, but he couldn't concentrate very well.
When the aroma of the shabu-shabu meat comes out...
The spiciness of chili peppers, intertwined with the aroma of bone soup and meat, is a terrifying shock to the human sense of smell when it floats out.
The problem is, it's better to be farther away, because the fragrance quickly disperses in the cold wind.
However, Zhang Huaiyuan came here specially to take a look and found that he was so close!
When the aroma hits your nose, he is the one who bears the brunt!
Wei Changlin had never eaten the food cooked by Xiao Nianzhi. He had heard about this female official who had worked as a cook in the Imperial College in the past from his second brother, and later from others.
I know that this person is very talented and hardworking when it comes to gourmet food.
but……
Will this be too fragrant?
It’s not like they’ve never had hot pot at home.
Moreover, the hot pot is really delicious.
But, now, would this one be too fragrant?
Wei Changlin swallowed quietly, feeling that the cold winter wind had digested his dinner early.
He quietly touched his belly and asked tentatively: "How about we go for a midnight snack?"
Zhang Huaiyuan pursed his lips, seemingly hesitant, but his attitude was no longer as firm as before.
Wei Changlin took a look and thought, waiting for the steps, what else can he do?
Although it is said that the Zhang family intends to show goodwill, Jing Nanbo's mansion still needs to obey others if they want to take sides.
Therefore, Wei Changlin could only think of ways, find some excuses, and find a way for the other party to go down.
At this time, Xiao Nianzhi was cooking freshly cut mutton.
For fresh mutton, after removing the mutton, cut it into moderately thick slices. There is no need to marinate it too much, which will destroy the taste of the mutton itself. You only need to remove the mutton and then rinse it in the pot.
The feeling of tender and delicious fresh lamb, rolled several times in a boiling pot, cooked, wrapped in sesame sauce and chopped green onions, and gliding between your lips and teeth.
Fresh, tender, delicious and delicious.
Xiao Nianzhi narrowed his eyes in satisfaction.
This time I did a good job removing the mutton.
If the mutton is not processed well, it will actually taste very strong.
But if it's handled well, the delicious flavor of the mutton itself can be preserved.
Xiao Nianzhi thinks today's treatment is very good, without losing the craftsmanship, and the taste is very good.
Xiao Nianzhi ate clear soup, mushroom soup, or slightly spicy soup base.
If it's too spicy, she actually can't eat too much, so she only tastes it occasionally.
But Zhang Yechu looks old-fashioned and weak, but he is a person who can take spicy food.
The other party was a little embarrassed at first, but seeing everyone moving, he started moving too.
The two brothers shared a set of chopsticks for convenience.
The three brothers of the Xiao family also share one pair to save trouble.
If it is further away, it will be inconvenient to take it back and forth.
Therefore, everyone shared the serving chopsticks.
Xiao Nianzhi and Yan Xingxuan are together.
Yan Xingxuan's face was still a little hot at first, but seeing that Xiao Nianzhi was doing everything as usual, he suppressed the secret sweetness in his heart and focused his eyes on the chopsticks they shared for a while longer.
They have started sharing a pair of chopsticks...
Is it still far away from sharing a bed?
When he realized what he was thinking, Yan Xingxuan's ears turned red.
The dense breath covered up his shame and sweetness.
The strong aroma of delicious food suppressed the unknown desires in his heart.
Food is still important to Yan Xingxuan.
Therefore, he quickly recovered his mind and enjoyed it happily.
You know, he helped with the mutton and pork today.
Therefore, there is half of his craftsmanship in it!
Thinking of this, Yan Xingxuan couldn't help but feel proud.
The meat he cooks himself is very fragrant!
Especially the newly made sausages taste particularly good.
Cooking and eating it is actually a bit wasteful.
Yan Xingxuan likes to eat fried food.
After Xiao Nianzhi made it, he fried two sticks for him to eat.
However, as long as the sausage is well made, no matter how you prepare it, it will not affect its deliciousness.
Yan Xingxuan quickly picked one and put it into the mushroom soup.
He thought: When the sausage is split into two, he will share it with Xiangxiang.
