Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 44 One Bite to Heaven

"Auntie, it's a newborn!"

Xu Xun held the chopsticks, unsure where to start, staring at the bright red spicy broth, and subconsciously swallowed: "Auntie, I've been behaving really well lately! If I took a sip of this, I probably wouldn't be here anymore, would I?"

Xu Qingmeng smacked him: "What are you saying! Is your aunt that kind of person?!"

"This isn't soup, it's hot pot broth! Once the broth boils, you can put these vegetables in and eat them with the dipping sauce."

"Auntie, this is the hot pot you were talking about!"

"Uh-huh."

Xu Qingmeng began to demonstrate for everyone. The spicy hot pot base was combined with the bone broth base. After boiling, the spicy and fresh aroma instantly wafted out. He Shi smelled it and immediately waved her hand: "This is too spicy. The regular kind is okay, but I can't eat this. And the one next to me can't either?"

"Mom, this is tomato stew, it's sweet and sour."

While speaking, Xu Qingmeng didn't forget to put the vegetables into the spicy hot pot.

The vegetables were quickly cooked in the boiling broth. Xu Qingmeng used her chopsticks to pick up some vegetables from the spicy broth and put them into a bowl with the prepared dipping sauce.
Sesame paste, crushed peanuts, chopped green onions, cilantro, and minced garlic are wrapped around the greens. One bite and you're greeted with a fresh, fragrant, spicy, and numbing flavor—it's simply the best!
The people around her were drooling with envy, and Yun Sheng couldn't wait any longer. Unfortunately, she was still too young, and spicy food was not to her liking.

He Shi took Yun Sheng and Yun Mo to eat the tomato broth, while the rest of them chose the spicy broth. Even Gu Yunyi chose the spicy broth. Xu Qingmeng looked at them with surprise but didn't say anything. However, she was still a little worried that it was too spicy and he wouldn't be able to handle it.

Xinting and Xun Ge'er almost had tears welling up from the spiciness, but no one stopped. They kept eating, chopsticks after chopsticks, and soon finished off the vegetables in the pot.

Seeing the three of them like this, Xu Qingmeng quickly started cooking again, throwing the freshly made fish balls and beef into the pot.

The white steam rose and lingered, even blurring their vision somewhat. The two ate with gusto, showing no intention of stopping.

Gu Yunyi was already tempted, so he picked up a fish ball. The tender white fish ball rolled around in the spicy broth, turning from white to a light red. He took a bite, but choked on it.

"Cough cough..."

"Are you alright?" Xu Qingmeng quickly handed her a glass of water.

Gu Yunyi drank two large glasses of water and recovered. Although Xu Qingmeng had cooked some spicy dishes before, none of them were even half as spicy as this. He hadn't expected it.

Fortunately, Xu Qingmeng was prepared in advance. After all, the hot pot broth was indeed too spicy today, so she prepared a pot of cold boiled water in advance.

Mrs. He was quite disgusted, "You're such a grown-up, yet you're still so clumsy when you eat."

Gu Yunyi's face turned bright red, whether from choking or from embarrassment, it was hard to tell.

"Mother, I was greedy today and made it too spicy."

Madam He: "Then take it easy, you still have the prefectural examination to attend, don't be late."

"understood."

Gu Yunyi only heard it, but his chopsticks did not stop. He picked up another fish ball. This time he was prepared, and the freshness of the fish ball in the spiciness was even more obvious. Paired with the salty and fragrant sesame sauce, it was very delicious and made people want to eat more and more.

It's not just fish balls, but also other things, each with a unique taste.

Looking at Xinting and Xun Ge'er, it's the same; it's as if a switch has been flipped, and they're completely out of control.

Mrs. He took a bite of the fish ball and said, "These meatballs are really chewy and delicious."

"This is made with fish, it's very simple, I'll teach you later." Xu Qingmeng said, then remembered He Shi's cooking skills, "I'll make more later, this can also be used to make soup, there are many ways to eat it." He Shi also knew her cooking skills, "You child!"

"We were just kids back then," Yun Sheng said vaguely as she looked up while eating fish balls.

"Did I say anything to you? Why are you everywhere?" Mrs. He glared at her irritably and then put another piece of beef on her plate.

Yun Sheng immediately smiled broadly, "Thank you, Mother. You're the best."

He still acted as if she couldn't be bothered to pay attention to her, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

Xu Qingmeng breathed a sigh of relief after being interrupted like this.

Her gaze also fell upon the tomato broth, which exuded a sweet and sour aroma. Even though the spicy broth had a very strong flavor, if you smelled it carefully, you would find a hint of sweet and sour in the air, which was so out of place in the numbing, spicy, and slightly pungent smell.

The white radish was bubbling in the pot. Xu Qingmeng casually picked up a piece of white radish from the pot, and without dipping sauce, she just put it in her mouth. It was sweet and sour, which was very appetizing, and had a strong fruity aroma. The sweetness of the white radish was not masked. The whole meal was very light and refreshing.

"It's really good to have this tomato hot pot after the spicy hot pot. You should all try it," Xu Qingmeng said.

Gu Yunyi dipped his chopsticks into the tomato broth, picked up a piece of radish and ate it, then casually picked up some shredded seaweed.

"This is smooth, not bad."

"The kelp is really good. I can make some cold kelp salad to try another day."

As Xu Qingmeng spoke, she picked up a piece of seaweed with her chopsticks. It was indeed as delicious as Gu Yunyi had described. The tomato broth was very flavorful, and there was no need for dipping sauce. It was just right to eat as is.

Xu Qingmeng's dipping sauce is also extremely spicy. If this seaweed strip were served with the dipping sauce, it probably wouldn't be as refreshing and not greasy.

"Then thank you, my wife."

Xu Qingmeng was taken aback. She glanced at him and thought to herself, "Am I overthinking this? It's like I made it especially for him."

But then she froze, frowning and subconsciously biting her chopsticks. She seemed to care too much about Gu Yunyi. Was this the original owner's lingering feelings for Gu Yunyi, or had she herself developed feelings for him?

This made Xu Qingmeng fall into deep thought. Should she think about it carefully?

"Sister-in-law? Sister-in-law!"

Xu Xinting called twice, but Xu Qingmeng didn't respond, so she reached out and nudged her: "Auntie? What are you thinking about? You didn't respond when I called you?"

"Nothing much, just some things that came to mind..."

Xu Qingmeng clearly didn't want to talk about it, but the child didn't think much of it and leaned close to Xu Qingmeng's ear to ask, "Auntie, are you thinking about Uncle?"

Xu Xinting's voice wasn't loud, but Gu Yunyi, who was nearby, still heard it and looked up at her.

Xu Qingmeng quickly pushed her away: "You dare to joke about your aunt? You're asking for a beating, aren't you!"

"Hehe, I didn't say anything." Xu Xinting continued her struggle with the hot pot.

Xu Qingmeng looked at her niece, thinking how good she was to her. This girl was so disrespectful, but she couldn't really hold a grudge against a child!

Is it really that obvious? She clearly felt that she was keeping a certain distance from Gu Yunyi, yet even a little child thought she was thinking about Gu Yunyi?
Could it be...?
Does she also like Gu Yunyi?

(End of this chapter)