Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 55 Boiled Fish

Xu Qingmeng had not expected to receive such high praise from Madam Huang.

Huang Boyang's gaze was drawn to the boiled fish in front of him. Bright red chili oil floated on the surface of the soup, and the fish was snow-white and tender, emitting an enticing aroma.

He eagerly picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth, but before he could even chew it properly, he was choked by a spicy taste and started coughing.

"Cough cough cough..." Huang Boyang's face turned bright red, as if it were being burned by a raging fire, and tears were about to flow.

Seeing this, Gu Yunyi quickly handed over the red bean paste glutinous rice ball sweet soup he had on hand.

"Young Master Huang!"

Huang Boyang took the sugar water and drank it down in big gulps. The sweetness instantly enveloped his taste buds and relieved the discomfort in his throat.

"Are you okay?"

Gu Yunyi patted him on the back.

Huang Boyang waved his hand, indicating that he was alright.

Seeing this, Madam Huang frowned and said with disdain, "You're such a grown man, no one's going to take your food from you, why are you making such a fuss? You're so stupid."

Huang Boyang's face turned even redder after being criticized, whether from being choked or embarrassed, it was hard to tell.

Xu Qingmeng quickly said, "It was my oversight. I forgot to tell everyone that this boiled fish is spicy and pungent. It's normal for Young Master Huang to react this way since it's his first time eating it."

Huang Boyang paused for a moment, scratched his head sheepishly, and said with a smile, "It's alright, I was just too impatient! But it's really exciting, I'll try again."

Mrs. Huang was still a little worried: "Take it easy, don't choke again."

Huang Boyang heard what Madam Huang said, but that didn't mean he had to listen. He picked up another piece of fish and put it in his mouth, but this time he was prepared and didn't choke like before.

The fish is tender and the broth is rich and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness amidst the spiciness. The flavors are distinct and the aftertaste is unforgettable, making you want to keep eating more and more.

"Delicious! So delicious! It's amazing!"

Huang Boyang's eyes lit up, and he started eating heartily, panting heavily, completely disregarding his image.

Madam Huang was quite disgusted; she preferred the pickled fish to the boiled fish.

Sauerkraut fish, also known as sour soup fish, is famous for its unique seasoning and cooking techniques.

The broth is golden, the fish is sliced, and the pickled cabbage and chili complement each other perfectly.

Mrs. Huang picked up a piece of fish with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth. The fish was delicate and tender, and the pickled cabbage was tangy and appetizing. It blended perfectly with the freshness of the fish, spicy but not dry, sour with a hint of freshness, and had a rich and layered taste.

Mrs. Huang was very satisfied, but she still had a sweet tooth and continued to struggle between several desserts.

Having witnessed Huang Boyang's reaction, Madam He was somewhat wary of the boiled fish. Gu Yunyi, on the other hand, was fine, since the previous hot pot was even more numbing and spicy. However, after the first bite, the two of them couldn't stop eating. Fortunately, Xu Qingmeng had prepared a lot, since the fish was intended for a lunch set meal, and she had cooked it all.

Xu Qingmeng didn't eat much, after all, she was pregnant and eating too much spicy food was bad for the baby. She had already indulged herself during the hot pot session, so she ate a bowl of red bean paste dumplings while explaining the snacks and desserts she had made to Madam Huang.

Madam Huang was a lady from a prominent family, and she tried a bite of everything. In the end, she was full after eating a bowl of red bean and glutinous rice ball soup.

"I've always wanted to open a pastry shop, but I've been struggling to find the right people. Madam Gu's skills are so good, I wonder if you'd be interested in partnering with me? I'll cover the shop's costs, but I don't plan to get involved in the shop's affairs. You'll be in charge of everything. As for the profits... I won't ask for much, just 30%. How about that?"

A 30% bonus is indeed not much, but it provides such great convenience. In addition, the presence of the county magistrate and his wife can help avoid a lot of trouble and also has a celebrity effect.

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It was just a casual acquaintance over a meal. Even though Old Master Shen and the Huang family were old friends, Gu Yunyi had never heard Old Master Shen mention the Huang family.
Xu Qingmeng tried hard to recall the plot of the book, but for some reason, she couldn't remember any information about the Huang family at all.

She couldn't remember, and she didn't want to think about it anymore. Perhaps it was because of her arrival that some details changed.

Xu Qingmeng did not believe that the county magistrate's wife could be bought off with a few pastries, nor did she think that Gu Yunyi, a mere top scholar in the county examination who was not even a student, could be valued so highly by the Huang family.

If it were for Elder Shen's sake, it wouldn't be necessary, considering that the Huang family and Elder Shen have known each other for much longer.

As Xu Qingmeng ate her sweet soup, she glanced inadvertently in Gu Yunyi's direction.

Gu Yunyi's expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn't heard Madam Huang's words, and he continued to discuss something with Huang Boyang, but his fingers tapped twice unintentionally.

Xu Qingmeng raised her head, her face showing disbelief, but also helplessness: "I am flattered by Madam's kindness. Madam Huang, you may not know, but nowadays, this restaurant serves breakfast in the morning, set meals at noon, and braised dishes in the evening. Even though my nephew and niece come to help out, they are still young. Without me, this shop simply cannot function."

Madam Huang was not angry. She smiled and said, "That's true. It's alright, it's alright. If Madam Gu has any ideas at any time, just send someone to inform her."

"Thank you for your kindness, Madam Huang."

Xu Qingmeng thought to herself that Madam Huang seemed a bit too enthusiastic, like a silly old lady waiting to be slaughtered in modern times, but she didn't show it on her face and thanked her happily.

After Madam Huang and Huang Boyang finished their meal, they left. However, before leaving, Xu Qingmeng handed the pre-packaged snacks to Madam Huang's maid.

Seeing this, Huang Boyang shamelessly asked if he could pack up the remaining boiled fish to take away, claiming he would keep it for dinner that night.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qingmeng was slightly taken aback. Seeing that Madam Huang had no objections, she packed up the remaining boiled fish and a pot of untouched pickled fish.

Huang Boyang winked at Gu Yunyi, inviting him to come again next time.

After the two saw Madam Huang and the others off, Xu Qingmeng had just returned to the courtyard when Yun Sheng ran over and said, "Sister-in-law, all the dishes you made today are my favorites. Can we eat them again tonight?"

Before Xu Qingmeng could speak, Madam He came up and said disdainfully, "Still eating? Your sister-in-law made so many sweets today, and you ate quite a lot. Look at your belly, it's all round. And look at your mouth, can you even show it to anyone?"

Looking up, she saw Yunmo walking out with a dirty face. Madam He was always very clean, so she couldn't stand it and quickly dragged the two of them to wash their faces.

Xu Qingmeng then leaned closer to Gu Yunyi and asked in a low voice, "Why won't you let me agree to Madam Huang's suggestion?"

(End of this chapter)