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Chapter 116: Saliva Chicken

Xu Qingmeng tentatively asked, "How about... well, it's quite hot right now, I..."

Before she could finish speaking, Gu Yunyi turned around, as if he knew what she was going to say. He picked up the blanket and wrapped it around her, keeping her tightly wrapped in the blanket, of course avoiding her stomach.

"You, you let go, I..." Xu Qingmeng was clearly lacking in confidence.

In the darkness, Gu Yunyi looked at her and said, "Go to sleep, behave yourself, and I'll let you go."

"Okay, go to sleep, take the blanket off, it's so hot." Xu Qingmeng had no choice but to give in.

Seeing that she had become obedient, the man snorted coldly and finally released her.

Xu Qingmeng dared not say anything more, letting the blanket lie between the two of them, while she leaned against the inside, lost in thought, and slowly fell asleep.

The next morning, Xu Qingmeng didn't stay in bed as usual. She got up very early and first made cold shrimp, then mixed a few side dishes. Thinking that Gu Yunyi was a carnivore, she also made a refreshing Sichuan-style chicken.

Mouthwatering chicken is not complicated. It is a classic Sichuan cold dish, famous for its spicy, numbing, and fragrant flavor and tender texture.

The name "saliva chicken" comes from its spicy and savory flavor, which makes people's mouths water when they see or taste it.

Legend has it that in the mid-Qing Dynasty, an old man in Leshan, Sichuan, boiled chicken in plain water and then added seasonings such as Sichuan peppercorn powder and chili oil. The taste was so unique that even the chef in the prefect's household couldn't help but drool. Thus, the dish got its name.

Of course, there is another explanation: Guo Moruo mentioned in his writings that he ate white-cut chicken in Sichuan during his childhood, and his description of it was so delicious that it made his mouth water, hence the name.

First, put the chicken in cold water, add scallions, ginger slices, Sichuan peppercorns and Shaoxing wine. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. After turning off the heat, let it sit for a while longer.

After cooking, take the chicken out and soak it in cold water for 15 minutes. This will make the chicken skin crisper.

Next, it's time to make the sauce. Gu Yunyi can eat spicy food, but the two little ones can't, so I made two kinds. Mix minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and other seasonings together, and the sauce is ready.

Xu Qingmeng added chili oil to the portion that Gu Yunyi ate.

Cut the chicken into pieces, arrange them on a plate, drizzle with the prepared sauce, and sprinkle with crushed peanuts, white sesame seeds, and cilantro. That's it!

Add a few steamed buns, and you have breakfast.

"Mengniang, why are you up so early today? And why did you prepare such a lavish breakfast?"

Mr. He was passing by when he saw this and couldn't help but ask a question.

The Gu family was very busy in the morning, as they had to open for business. Xu Qingmeng was quite heavy-set and very sleepy; it had been a long time since they had seen her get up this early.

Usually, in the mornings, they would just eat some soup, steamed buns, shumai, or meat pies from the shop, and that would be enough.

Xu Qingmeng woke up so early today and made so many things. It used to be common, but it's become rare lately.

Xu Qingmeng smiled sheepishly, "I suddenly have an appetite and want to eat something."

Madam He had no suspicions. She was pregnant, and it was summer, so her appetite wasn't very good. She had mentioned it to Aunt Tang just yesterday, and now that she finally had something to eat, Madam He was very happy.

Since we're not making lunch set meals anymore, Gu Jia Eatery is even busier in the mornings. No matter how many pies we make each day, we can't keep up with demand. Some people even buy some to take away after they finish eating, so they can have them for lunch.

When Liangxia went out, she was welcomed by everyone, and no one needed her anymore, so Xu Qingmeng was fine.

Xu Qingmeng washed her hands and then knocked on the study door. She thought she had gotten up early today, but to her surprise, Gu Yunyi was no longer beside her when she got up.

I estimate he got up and went to the study before dawn.

"Yunyi, breakfast is ready." Xu Qingmeng came to the study door, knocked on the door, and said softly.

Gu Yunyi responded from inside, and to her it sounded no different than usual.

She was lost in thought, wondering whether she should wait for him to come out before leaving. The next second, the door opened and the man inside came out.

His handsome, refined face, bathed in the morning light, was so captivating that it was impossible to look away.

Seeing her in a daze, Gu Yunyi couldn't help but smile, then calmly said, "Let's go."

After saying that, he walked past her toward the main room.

Xu Qingmeng snapped out of her daze and quickly followed after him.

On the table, Xu Qingmeng had already set out breakfast, including various side dishes and steamed buns with braised pork. On his usual seat, there was also a bowl of cold shrimp and a plate of Sichuan-style chicken in front of him.

Gu Yunyi looked up at her.

Xu Qingmeng smiled and said ingratiatingly, "This was specially made for you, and this Sichuan-style chicken, try it and see if it suits your taste."

He said nothing, only slightly lifted his robe, then sat down and silently picked up his bowl and chopsticks to eat.

Yun Sheng and Yun Mo were still asleep. Xin Ting had already gone to Jinxiuxuan. Xun Ge'er was tending the fire in the kitchen. There were only the two of them in the main room.

Xu Qingmeng just watched Gu Yunyi eat, his expressionless face and silent, like a robot that only knew how to eat.

Xu Qingmeng felt a sense of frustration, but still couldn't help asking, "How was it? Was the taste alright?"

Gu Yunyi nodded: "Not bad."

Xu Qingmeng breathed a sigh of relief after hearing his words. Then she picked up a piece of Sichuan-style chicken and placed it next to him. "Try this. This is a new sauce I came up with, made with chili oil."

"Hmm." Gu Yunyi lowered his head and ate bite by bite, while Xu Qingmeng kept serving him food but didn't eat much herself.

After the pies and shumai sold out, Madam He went to the kitchen and saw Gu Yunyi acting like a big shot, having Mengniang serve him food. She couldn't stand it anymore.

"Mengniang is pregnant, got up early, and worked hard all day. You don't even care about her, making a pregnant woman serve you. You're so spoiled," Madam He said coldly. Then they heard someone urging from the front, "You're about to be a father, a grown man. Eat by yourself. Mengniang, you eat yours, don't worry about him..."

Madam He scolded Gu Yunyi, gave Xu Qingmeng some instructions, and then called out to the front hall, "He's here, he's coming right now."

Then, carrying the things, they went out.

Xu Qingmeng smiled and said, "Well, Mother was just saying it casually. I did it voluntarily. Usually, you serve me food, but it's nice to do it this way today. You eat first, and I'll go wake up Yun Sheng and Yun Mo."

Gu Yunyi shook his head and said, "You sit down and eat, I'll go!"

(End of this chapter)