Going back to the old days of hunting at sea

Chapter 916 Am I dreaming?
"Who wants to eat iron plate?" said a female comrade with a smile.

"Others can't do it, but the two county governors can definitely do it."

"After working for so many years, I have overcome many tough challenges."

Chen Hui continued the conversation with a joke.

After hearing this, Deputy County Magistrate Xu hurriedly emphasized: "A county magistrate, I am the deputy county magistrate, deputy!

Everyone laughed and joked again.

Chen Hui took a shovel, got some burning charcoal and wood blocks from the stove, and put them in the groove of the barbecue table in the yard.

I added some charcoal I bought in town.

Use a fan to make the charcoal fire burn more vigorously.

Put the carefully washed iron plate on it and remind them not to get too close.

"Brother Chen Hui, I took out all the things."

As An Wenjing spoke, she put the squid, fat, boiled lard, and various finely chopped seasonings that Chen Hui had prepared long ago on a tray and brought them out.

Remove the small pot of hot herb soup from the grill and place the tray in place of the small stove.

This way, Chen Hui can get whatever he needs.

"This thing looks interesting. It can cook rice without using a pot or iron plate."

"These seasonings look quite special." The county magistrate came over to take a look.

A county magistrate should have tasted everything.

Why are you so interested in these?

This is very different from An Wenjing's understanding of "leadership".

She looked at the county magistrate in surprise and introduced him with a smile:
"This chili powder is made by Brother Chen Hui himself by roasting and grinding chili peppers, and adding white sesame seeds and sugar."

"The rest are seasonings that I asked someone to bring back from the provincial capital. They are especially suitable for grilling food."

The county magistrate nodded with interest and said, "Oh, that's interesting."

Chen Hui started to work according to his memory and the way he had seen others do it.

An Wenjing and two other female comrades were talking on the other side, avoiding the smoke.

The three of them were chatting in whispers, and An Wenjing quickly understood their situation.

The older one is called Chen Lijun.

She herself works in the Women's Federation.

The one who came with him today was his lover, who was a teacher at a junior high school in the county town.

The younger one who was stunned by An Wenjing’s appearance from the beginning was called Gao Yiyu.

She just started college this year and is the county magistrate’s younger sister.

An Wenjing learned from Gao Yiyu that the county magistrate likes to eat squid and his family cooks it four or five times a week.

And he is not picky about cooking methods.

As long as it's not too outrageous or too unpalatable, it's fine.

"Then you must have a lot of squids at home, right? Everyone gives this as a gift." Chen Lijun asked with a smile.

"This thing is not particularly expensive, nor is it particularly rare."

"Whoever sends it home, my mother will accept it without hesitation."

"The refrigerator at home is full of them. I can't even remember who brought them."

"Now, let alone eating, I'm afraid of squid."

Speaking of this, Gao Yiyu seemed helpless.

"This one today is quite special. It was this big before I killed it."

"I heard from Brother Chen Hui that it's called 'You Cuttlefish'. I heard it's a very delicious variety."

An Wenjing gestured the size and recommended it to Gao Yiyu.

"Um"

Gao Yiyu shook her head repeatedly and emphasized again that she would not even take a bite.

There was a sizzling sound from the barbecue grill, followed by a puff of smoke.

The side of giant squid was cooked through.

Chen Hui picked up the squid and added some lard to the iron plate to melt it.

Turn the squid over and put it down, using the spatula in your hand to press down the bulging part.

Grab a handful of chopped chili peppers on the side.

The oil brought out the aroma of the chili peppers, and Chen Lijun couldn't help swallowing.

"Xiao Yu, come and take a look! This looks good!" the county magistrate shouted, waving his hand.

"I won't come, I won't eat!" Gao Yiyu shook her head.

"You really don't want to eat it?! Then give your share to me." The county magistrate said. Hearing this, An Wenjing looked at the county magistrate again.

Gao Yiyu was right, he really liked squid.

"Wife, help me get a fish plate, the long and thin one."

"Tell Aunt Hongxia to put all the food on the table."

Chen Hui gave instructions loudly and began to season the squid.

"Okay! I'll go right away."

An Wenjing responded.

First, he brought the fish plate to Chen Hui, and then together with Guo Hongxia, they put all the dishes that had been prepared long ago on the table.

"Wenjing, is there any rice?"

"I'm so hungry, I want to eat."

Gao Yiyu was not interested in the grilled squid outside, so she found a seat and sat down first.

"Yes, I'll fill a big bucket and put it on the table. You can add as much as you want."

An Wenjing was about to go.

Guo Hongxia had already filled the small wooden barrel that Chen Hui had specially bought with rice and took it out.

Chen Hui prepared the squid and went into the house with a few people to serve the food.

Let Guo Hongxia tell Lin Jiao that they will have dinner at her home in the evening.

"Got it. Come and call me when you're done eating."

Guo Hongxia responded and trotted away somewhat stiffly.

"County Magistrate, come, try this first."

Deputy County Chief Xu picked up the bamboo stick and handed it forward attentively.

The county magistrate took a bite, and before he could say anything, the deputy county magistrate poured him another bowl of tiger bone soup and placed it in front of him.

"Deputy County Magistrate Xu, please sit down and have a good meal!"

"We are not in a hurry tonight, and good food should be savored."

"Comrade Chen Hui, your table today is quite unique. The last one seemed a bit ordinary."

The county magistrate said as he looked at the dishes on the table.

"Last time was a completion ceremony. The most important thing for a proper banquet is to be safe."

"This time, Deputy County Mayor Xu invited us privately, and the food was very special." Chen Hui said with a smile.

"That makes sense. Young people are very reliable in doing things."

After the county magistrate finished speaking, he took a bite of the squid in his hand and immediately couldn't stop praising it.

Several people followed suit and tried it.

They all said it was delicious.

"Today we are grilling the squid, which has a light fishy smell and a strong fresh flavor."

“The meat is thick and has a texture that’s just right between being bouncy and soft.”

"Add high heat to the oil, and it will trap all the moisture inside, and it will taste really good."

Chen Hui said seriously.

I haven't really studied it, it just sounds very impressive.

"Is this true? Is it so tricky?"

Gao Yiyu saw that they were eating with great relish and felt a little curious for a moment.

I tried it after An Wenjing's repeated invitation.

Before he finished the food in his hand, he took two skewers of grilled squid tentacles and put them in his bowl.

Several people were eating together.

We talked about the civil servant recruitment exam and the bounty on big tigers.

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became more harmonious and lively.

They chatted about other things in the county.

Chen Hui and An Wenjing also enjoyed eating the melons.

When a few people left after eating and drinking, it was already seven or eight o'clock in the evening.

Chen Hui and An Wenjing sent the person to the village entrance.

By the time the car turned the bend in front of the village entrance, no one could be seen at all.

An Wenjing held her cheek and said in disbelief: "Brother Chen Hui, am I dreaming?"

(End of this chapter)