Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 419

Chapter 419: Family Lunch

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The mutton that Su Shen had purchased from the city’s farmer’s market that morning was rumored to be freshly butchered from a lamb in the wee hours of the morning. The freshness was undeniable.

Gu Zi soaked the mutton in cold water, rinsing the rosemary clean before placing it on a paper towel to dry. She also prepared a bowl with a mix of scallions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and hawthorn.

Next, she cleaned the sugarcane, peeled it, and cut it into strips for later use. Water chestnuts were peeled, carrots were chopped, and then she ventured into the yard to retrieve a piece of dried orange peel, which would be used in the mutton stew.

Su Li had just finished his martial arts training when he saw his mother in the yard fetching the orange peel. He followed her into the kitchen, eager to lend a hand. “Mom, we’re finally using the orange peel. Let me help you wash it.”

Gu Zi didn’t refuse his offer, making room for him to wash the orange peel. She was pleased to see her child willing to help. “Good, rinse it with water and then soak it,” she instructed.

Su Li nodded, performing the task diligently.

He knew that the dried orange peels in the yard were sun-dried by his mother. The process was simple: they were left in a winnowing basket to dry, and when the sun was out, they were placed under its rays. The only rule was to keep them away from water. Su Li often helped his mother by taking the orange peels to the wall to air-dry.

He had been curious for a long time about the use of dried orange peels. Today, his mother was finally using them, prompting him to ask, “Mom, are we using the dried orange peel for the mutton stew? Why do we only need such a small piece?”

Su Li soaked the orange peel in a small bowl. Comparing it with his hand, it was not even as long as his thumb. How could such a small piece be enough?

Gu Zi, tending to the fire in front of the stove, explained, “Dried orange peel, after being exposed to wind and sun, is an excellent ingredient for soup. It can be used in pork rib soup, mutton soup, and others. The main purpose is to extract the flavor of the orange peel, not to eat the peel itself.”

Mrs. Lin thought to herself that if she was going to enjoy mutton soup, she should dress in her best clothes. It was only fitting to have a sense of ceremony for such an expensive meal.

Li Hua and Mrs. Lin shared the same thought. Not only did Li Hua change into a beautiful floral shirt, but she also applied a light makeup using the cosmetics Gu Zi had gifted her.

So, when Su Shen took the family to the pig farm to pick up Lin Cheng, Lin Cheng was utterly smitten at the sight of Li Hua. His face flushed, he looked like a bashful young boy.

Mrs. Lin teased him, saying, “Look at you, blushing at the sight of your beautiful wife. What else can you do? Don’t you have a tongue to compliment her? All you do is blush.”

Feeling the intensity of Lin Cheng’s gaze, Li Hua also blushed. Mrs. Lin’s teasing only added to her embarrassment. She couldn’t help but laugh, hiding behind Mrs. Lin, not daring to look at Lin Cheng. It brought back memories of when they had first started dating..