After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 285 Not Disliking Sourness

Especially when stir-frying light dishes, adding thirteen spices makes them very flavorful and delicious.

It was lunchtime, and Su Xiaoxiao wasn't planning to go home for lunch today. So she said to Mr. Li, "How about I cook a few dishes for you using the thirteen-spice seasoning we just made?"

Mr. Li was as happy as a child, saying, "That's great."

Su Xiaoxiao used the simplest ingredients, such as cabbage, radish, turnip, tofu, carrot, and potato, to stir-fry a few dishes without adding any meat.

These dishes aren't particularly fancy; they're just everyday fare that everyone loves, right? Mr. Li is no exception!
He picked up a piece of potato and put it in his mouth. The next second, I saw a look of surprise on his face. He didn't even stop chewing.

These really are potatoes! They're what we commonly call "yangyu" (洋芋).

It's really delicious. It's amazing that even without adding any meat, these ordinary potato slices can be stir-fried to taste like meat. It's simply amazing.

Then, seeing Mr. Li pick up another piece of cabbage with his chopsticks, he couldn't help but praise Su Xiaoxiao. The cabbage tasted delicious, and Mr. Li couldn't help but praise Su Xiaoxiao.

"Speaking of Ms. Su, you are truly intelligent and kind-hearted. You can make such delicious dishes. The ingredients are very well combined."

Su Xiaoxiao knew this too, and the dishes she cooked here, using the Thirteen Spices, did indeed taste very different from those cooked without it.

"As expected, it has to be Boss Su. Otherwise, why don't we open a Thirteen Spices workshop together and specialize in making this kind of seasoning? That way, ordinary people can enjoy this Thirteen Spices seasoning."

As expected of Mr. Li, she couldn't help but admire his business acumen.

"Okay. I'll go back and think about it."

Seeing Mr. Li's very satisfied expression, Su Xiaoxiao knew that her Thirteen Spices recipe was indeed a success, and she felt quite proud of it.

When I returned from town, the house was empty. With Pei Yuan and Bei Yan gone, the house really felt much quieter.

An Yongshan's injuries have almost healed. These past few days, Da Bao has been taking his master out for walks in the yard whenever he has free time. It seems that Da Bao still cares about his master quite a bit.

When Da Bao and Xiao Bao got home from school, they went looking for Pei Yuan. Knowing that their father was really gone, the two children were heartbroken for a long time. Finally, after crying themselves out, they asked Su Xiaoxiao for something to eat. They said they wanted to eat minced meat noodles, so Su Xiaoxiao stir-fried minced meat for the two children, and also specially cooked a few other dishes, made chili oil, and added extra vinegar to cut through the richness.

Eating so much greasy food during the Chinese New Year made Su Xiaoxiao feel greasy, so she added a lot of vinegar to her noodles.

Su Xiaoxiao's actions amused Da Bao and Xiao Bao. "Mom, don't you find it too sour with so much vinegar?" Liu Qiaomei, who was standing next to them, also found it amazing.

"Yeah, just looking at all this vinegar makes my teeth ache, it's like my gums are about to fall out..."

Su Xiaoxiao replied, "I don't think so!"

It really was true. Su Xiaoxiao realized that she was very jealous, but she didn't mind the sourness at all.

But why was that? Su Xiaoxiao had no idea.

While the group was eating inside, there was a knock on the door.

The sound was quite loud, so Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly went out to see who it was. At this hour, no one would usually come.

When Su Xiaoxiao opened the door, she was surprised to see her cousin, Su Bingcheng.

Why did he come here? Su Bingcheng was carrying some gifts. "Xiaoxiao, it's New Year's, my dad and mom asked me to come and see you." Su Xiaoxiao quickly ushered Su Bingcheng into the house. It was snowing heavily outside. Su Xiaoxiao said to Su Bingcheng, "Big brother, hurry up and brush the snow off your clothes, or they'll get wet!"

Su Bingcheng took the duster that Su Xiaoxiao handed him and brushed the snowflakes off his body.

He glanced at Su Xiaoxiao's new house and said, "Xiaoxiao, your house is really beautiful and quite warm."

Su Xiaoxiao said with a smile, "Big brother, is this your first time here? Since you're here, stay a few more days."

"Oh, I'm sorry to bother you."

Su Xiaoxiao continued to ask Su Bingcheng about his business. Su Bingcheng is doing quite well with his hot pot restaurant, which is still very popular recently.

Originally, Su Xiaoxiao didn't want Su Bingcheng to leave, after all, it was so late. Now Su Xiaoxiao felt that her relationship with her cousin Su Bingcheng had been repaired.

All the awkwardness from before was gone, replaced by the feeling that her cousin had changed a lot as well.

He has transformed from a restless, gambling addict into a humble, polite person who spends his days researching how to make money.

Although Su Bingcheng only said he would stay overnight, it was obvious that he treated Su Xiaoxiao like his own sister, and the two seemed much closer than before.

Su Xiaoxiao didn't know Su Bingcheng very well before, but after the incident of borrowing money from loan sharks, he really matured.

His temper has also become much gentler, and he has become the dignified, steady, and very reliable older brother that Su Xiaoxiao relied on when she was little.

Looking at it this way, Su Bingcheng and Su Xiaoxiao's uncle look more and more alike, as if they were carved from the same mold.

Su Xiaoxiao served Su Bingcheng a bowl of noodles with minced meat sauce. The two children came over to greet Su Bingcheng and then went out to play.

Su Bingcheng also liked the two children very much and praised Su Xiaoxiao for taking very good care of them.

Su Xiaoxiao was quite happy to hear such praise. At least it was true that her cousin was sincerely praising her for taking such good care of the two children, even though she had never been a mother before. What else could she say?

"Thank you, cousin."

"By the way, how's business at your hot pot restaurant?"

When talking about his business, Su Bingcheng was genuinely proud, and he shared his business insights with Su Xiaoxiao.

"Now the hot pot restaurant is basically on the right track. The spicy hot pot is the best-selling dish, and the seasoning you made for me is very popular."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao expressed her relief.

"By the way, did your uncle and aunt go to your hot pot restaurant? How have they been lately?"

Upon hearing this, Su Bingcheng became even more excited.

"Yes, my parents went to the hot pot restaurant and they were very happy. I even invited them to stay for a hot pot meal at the restaurant, and they both said the flavor was unique and they liked it."

Now Su Bingcheng can send some money home every month. Although his parents don't want it, he feels it's a token of his affection. Su Xiaoxiao was genuinely happy for her cousin's change when she heard this.

(End of this chapter)