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Chapter 247 Shredded Pork with Peking Sauce
Yunmo was able to answer all of Mr. Shen's questions, which was beyond the level of a child who had just started learning normally.

"Yunmo is just as intelligent as his brother." After saying this, he felt a little regretful. This child was so outstanding. If he hadn't returned so late, he might have been able to become Yunmo's first teacher.

Upon hearing this, Yun Sheng immediately ran to Mr. Shen and asked, "Sir, what about me?"

Mr. Shen patted Yun Sheng's head and laughed heartily: "Of course, our Yun Sheng is also a smart child."

When Yun Sheng heard that the gentleman had also praised her, she was very satisfied. Her eyes narrowed into slits as she smiled. Although she didn't remember this gentleman very well, she still liked him very much.

The quickest way Yun Sheng could think of to express her goodwill was to hand over the candy in her pocket, "Sir, this is my favorite candy, here's a piece for you."

This action made Mr. Shen laugh again.

He Shi and Gu Yunyi, who were standing next to them, were also beaming with joy.

In the kitchen, Xu Qingmeng was preparing the last dish.

Shredded pork with sweet bean sauce.

Xu Qingmeng selected pork tenderloin, cut it into matchstick-thick silver strips along the grain, and marinated it in a porcelain bowl with egg white and cooking wine, sprinkled with snow-white starch and pepper powder, for about half an hour.

Split the white part of the scallion into fine strands and soak them in clear spring water. Cut the cucumber into 1-inch long, jade-green strips. Blanch the tofu skin and flatten it for later use.

Pour an appropriate amount of oil into a cold pan. When the first wisps of smoke appear, turn the heat to low. Add the shredded meat to the pan like snowflakes, and gently stir it with bamboo chopsticks as if playing a zither. Once the meat loses its blood color, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

Leave some oil in the pot, pour in the amber-colored sweet bean sauce, add sugar and soy sauce, and simmer over low heat until it forms small bubbles.

Add the shredded meat, ensuring the sauce coats each strand evenly, and drizzle a few drops of sesame oil before removing from heat.

Arrange emerald green scallion shreds and jade-green cucumber shreds on one side of a white porcelain plate, pile dark brown shredded meat into a small mountain, and place soft tofu skin on the side.

As Xu Qingmeng worked, she spoke to Xinting beside her, “The sweet bean sauce needs to be dissolved in sesame oil beforehand to make it more mellow. Soaking the scallion shreds in ice water can remove the spiciness and leave them crisp and sweet. The tofu skin is soft yet chewy after steaming.”

"Okay, Auntie."

This classic Beijing dish, with its amber hue and contrasting blue and white colors, is best served as the grand finale.

Amidst the rising steam from the stove, Xu Qingmeng lightly flicked her wrist to thicken the sauce, filling the air with a rich aroma of sweet and salty flavors.

During the meal, Mr. Shen was truly amazed by Xu Qing's culinary skills.

Having spent half my life traveling, I've been to countless places.

Mr. Shen considers himself to be quite knowledgeable about the food he has tasted.

Sitting at the table, eating the large spread of dishes prepared by Xu Qingmeng, I felt as if the cuisines from various regions had been combined.

Mr. Shen felt that some local specialties were even more authentic than what was made locally.

Mr. Shen had previously felt sorry for his beloved student, wondering how he could have married a woman like Xu Qingmeng, who deserved better. Now, however, he felt that his student had struck gold.

My daughter really can't compare to her. Not to mention her skills, Xu Qingmeng's every move is beyond what ordinary young ladies from wealthy families can match.

However, Xu Qingmeng now is not quite the same as he knew, but Gu Yunyi, his beloved disciple, has always been shrewd, so he didn't ask any more questions.

After dinner, Gu Yunyi and Mr. Shen talked in the front hall. Madam He went to arrange accommodations for Mr. Shen, while Xu Qingmeng went back inside to nurse her baby.

Although Mr. Shen said he wanted to find a house, it wouldn't be quick to find a suitable place, and he would definitely need to stay there for a few days.

Mr. Shen got up early to travel and had a long day. After all, he was getting on in years, so he didn't chat with Gu Yunyi for very long.

A short while later, a servant came to inform him that the house had been tidied up, and Mr. Shen went back to his room to rest.

When Gu Yunyi returned to the room, the two children were already asleep. He first looked at the two little ones, then sat down on the edge of the bed and looked at Xu Qingmeng beside him, saying, "Wife."

"What's wrong?" Xu Qingmeng looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Back then, because the gentleman was implicated by certain factions in officialdom, Madam Shen divorced him, taking Shen Yunyi with her. Over the years, the gentleman has always wanted to make it up to Shen Yunyi, but..."

Even without Gu Yunyi saying it, Xu Qingmeng already understood that Shen Yunyi was originally the female lead in the book. If it weren't for her arrival, Shen Yunyi would have already married him and wouldn't have broken off her relationship with Mr. Shen.

Mr. Shen is an upright man; otherwise, he wouldn't have been implicated back then. It must be that Shen Yunyi made some request that Mr. Shen did not agree to, which is why this happened.

"So, do you regret it?" Xu Qingmeng asked, looking at him.

"Of course not, my wife, why would you think that?" Gu Yunyi held Xu Qingmeng's hand tightly, his gaze sincere and firm.

“My wife, Shen Yunyi is just a younger sister to me, but you are unique to me. Although I was wrong at first, I don’t know when it started, but my heart has slowly become filled with only you, and can only hold you.”

"My wife, my heart is small; it can only hold you and our child."

A warm feeling welled up in Xu Qingmeng's heart, and a happy smile appeared on her lips. "Mmm."

Gu Yunyi asked, "What did the master give you?"

Xu Qingmeng shook her head. It felt like a bracelet when she touched it, and when she opened it, it really was.

A jadeite bangle, entirely emerald green, with an exceptionally high quality.

Xu Qingmeng gently placed the jade bracelet in her hand and examined it closely. Under the light, the bracelet emitted a soft and warm glow, as if it contained the breath of life. The surface of the bracelet was smooth and delicate, without a single flaw, like a pool of clear water, so clear that you could see to the bottom.

Gu Yunyi also leaned closer to take a look and exclaimed, "The color of this bracelet is truly pure, a vibrant emerald green that seems to drip water. And look at its transparency, you can almost see through it, which shows how pure its material is."

Xu Qingmeng nodded, gently stroking the inner wall of the bracelet with her fingers, feeling its cool and smooth texture, and said, "This bracelet not only has a beautiful color, but also feels great to the touch. It must be very comfortable to wear on your wrist."

Xu Qingmeng said with a smile, "This doesn't look like something you just took out casually; it's clearly something you bought on purpose."

Judging from the color and texture of this jade bracelet, it's not cheap.

Gu Yunyi took her hand. "I'll put it on you."

Xu Qingmeng nodded gently.

Gu Yunyi gently slipped the bracelet onto Xu Qingmeng's wrist. The bracelet felt cool against her skin, but was quickly warmed by her body heat. She gently turned her wrist, and the bracelet swayed gently with the movement, radiating a captivating luster.

Gu Yunyi looked at the bracelet on Xu Qingmeng's wrist with admiration in his eyes: "My wife, this bracelet really complements you. It not only accentuates the whiteness of your skin, but also makes you look elegant."

Then he gently covered the woman's bright red lips with his own.