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Chapter 92: Admission to Tsinghua and Peking Universities!

In the early morning, the sunlight, like strands of gold, filtered through the dappled leaves and gently fell on Jiang Manjia's slightly old but cozy little courtyard.

The old locust tree in the courtyard swayed gently in the breeze, its leaves rustling as if whispering words of anticipation.

The postman's familiar call was like a ray of light shining into Jiang Man's peaceful afternoon: "Jiang Man, your acceptance letter is here!"

Jiang Man was engrossed in flipping through an old review book when he heard the shout, and the book in his hands instantly fell to the ground with a "thud".

Her heart skipped a beat, as if an invisible hand had gripped it tightly.

She didn't even bother to pick up the book; her feet seemed to be driven by an invisible force, and she rushed towards the door in a hurry, taking three steps at a time.

As she received the letter, which carried countless hopes and dreams, with trembling hands, the four gilded characters "Tsinghua University and Peking University" immediately caught her eye.

Those four words seemed to be branded onto her heart with a scorching hot iron, instantly bringing tears to her eyes.

She slowly opened the admission notice. The lines of text seemed like leaping sprites, each character telling the story of her years of hard work and perseverance. Those nights spent studying late into the night, those furrowed brows when facing difficulties, and those silent tears in the face of setbacks all welled up in her heart at this moment.

"I got in! I really got into Tsinghua or Peking University!"

Jiang Man's voice trembled with excitement; the huge weight that had been hanging over her heart finally settled down.

Upon learning that Jiang Man had been admitted to Tsinghua and Peking Universities, Qin Yishen was as excited as a child who had received a desired toy.

He knew how much sweat and effort Jiang Man had put in for this moment. This news was not just an admission notice, but the best reward for her years of hard work.

Without hesitation, he decided to cook a lavish celebratory dinner for Jiang Man himself, using food to express his joy and pride.

Qin Yishen plunged into the kitchen, skillfully tying on his apron, his eyes gleaming with focused determination. He carefully selected Jiang Man's favorite ingredients, each one imbued with his understanding and love for her.

He planned to make braised pork, a dish that Jiang Man would unconsciously look longingly at every time she mentioned it.

He first carefully cut the reddish-brown pork belly into evenly sized cubes, each one resembling a meticulously crafted work of art.

Next, put the chopped meat into a pot, add cold water, a few slices of scallion and ginger, and a little cooking wine to remove the meat's fishy smell.

As the flames on the stove licked the bottom of the pot, the water temperature gradually rose, and a thin layer of foam slowly rose to the surface, like a light veil floating on the water.

Qin Yi stared intently at the pot, the spoon in her hand gliding gently as she carefully skimmed off the foam. Then she cautiously scooped out the meat pieces and drained the water, as if every movement was crucial to the success or failure of the dish.

The stove was lit again, the pan was heated and the oil was cooled, and Qin Yishen added a few pieces of crystal-clear rock sugar, simmering them slowly over low heat.

As the temperature rose, the rock sugar gradually melted, creating enticing caramel-colored bubbles in the pot, like a group of cheerful little elves jumping around. Qin Yishen, quick as a flash, added the drained pork belly pieces to the pot and began stir-frying rapidly.

The meat chunks tumbled in the pot, gradually coating themselves evenly with an enticing caramel color, releasing a subtle sweet aroma. Next, he added light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and other seasonings. The spices reacted with the meat in the pot, instantly releasing a rich fragrance. He continued to stir-fry, allowing the aroma to fully infuse each piece of meat, then added an appropriate amount of water. After bringing the water to a boil over high heat, he reduced the heat to a simmer and cooked it slowly.

While the braised pork was simmering, Qin Yishen immediately began preparing the next dish—scrambled eggs with tomatoes. He washed the fresh tomatoes, chopped them into appropriately sized pieces, and let the tomato juice flow down the blade, releasing a refreshing fruity aroma. Next, he took out a few eggs, gently cracked them open, poured the egg mixture into a bowl, added a little salt and cooking wine, and quickly stirred it with chopsticks until well combined.

The chopsticks spun rapidly in the egg mixture, creating fine bubbles that resembled ripples on a golden ocean. Oil was poured into a pan, and once hot, Qin Yishen slowly poured the beaten egg mixture into it.

Instantly, the egg mixture expanded rapidly in the pan, like blooming golden flowers. He gently stirred it with a spatula, frying the eggs until they turned golden brown, then set them aside.

Add a little more oil to the pan and stir-fry the diced tomatoes. The tomatoes gradually soften in the pan, releasing their juices and a sweet and sour aroma. Qin Yishen adds appropriate amounts of salt and sugar to taste, achieving a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.

Next, he poured the scrambled eggs into the pan, stir-fried them with the tomatoes, and finally sprinkled on some bright green scallions.

Instantly, a delicious tomato and egg stir-fry is presented before your eyes, its vibrant colors and enticing aroma making your mouth water.

Next, Qin Yishen skillfully prepared steamed fish. He cleaned the fresh fish, made a few cuts on its body, rubbed it with salt and cooking wine, and marinated it for a while.

He added an appropriate amount of water to the steamer, brought it to a boil over high heat, and then placed the fish in the steamer and steamed it for about ten minutes.

While steaming the fish, he prepared shredded scallions and ginger, as well as steamed fish soy sauce.

After the fish was steamed, he took it out, poured out the broth from the plate, put shredded scallions and ginger on the fish, drizzled hot oil over it, and then poured in steamed fish soy sauce.

Instantly, the hot oil and steamed fish soy sauce meet, making a sizzling sound, and a rich aroma of fish wafts out.

Afterwards, Qin Yishen made another dish of stir-fried seasonal vegetables.

He washed and cut the tender green vegetables into sections, poured oil into the pan, added minced garlic and sautéed it until fragrant, then added the vegetables and stir-fried them quickly.

The vegetables retained their vibrant green color in the pan. He added a suitable amount of salt and chicken bouillon for seasoning, and a refreshing and delicious stir-fried vegetable dish was ready.

In the kitchen, the aromas of various ingredients mingled and filled the entire room, creating a feast for the senses. Jiang Man, in the living room, was also busy.

She found the beautiful tablecloth that hadn't been used in a long time, gently unfolded it, and laid it on the dining table. The exquisite patterns on the tablecloth shimmered softly in the sunlight, as if telling a story of the beauty of life.

She then set out the exquisite tableware, each bowl and plate arranged neatly. She also placed a bouquet of fresh flowers in the center of the table; the flowers were vibrant and exuded a delicate fragrance, adding a romantic atmosphere to the entire table.

She eagerly awaited Qin Yishen's dinner party, her heart filled with anticipation for the future. She seemed to see her wonderful time at Tsinghua and Peking Universities, with Qin Yishen always by her side.

Finally, Qin Yishen carefully served each delicious dish to the table. The braised pork was a bright red color, as if it had been dyed by the setting sun. It was fatty but not greasy, and melted in your mouth. You could feel Qin Yishen's care in every bite.

The scrambled eggs with tomatoes are sweet and sour, the eggs are as smooth as tofu, and the tomatoes are soft and flavorful, the two are perfectly matched; the steamed fish is tender and fresh, the white fish meat is like mutton fat jade, the aroma is fresh and fragrant, and it is unforgettable; the stir-fried vegetables are green and refreshing, adding a touch of freshness and health to the whole meal.

"Man'er, come and try my cooking!"

Qin Yishen wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead, a happy smile spreading across his face as he greeted Jiang Man.

Jiang Man looked at the table full of delicious food, and then at the man in front of her who was busy serving her, with beads of sweat on his forehead. She was filled with gratitude.