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Chapter 232 Huang Lei: I'll never make pig's trotters again!
Seeing Huang Lei's puzzled expression, Tian Qianwei said, "The boss used to catch fish and shrimp a lot when he was a child, so he must be very good at making this dish. I just want to taste the flavor he had when he was a child."

There was nothing wrong with what he said. Huang Lei smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble President Jiang."

Jiang Yifeng said, "Fried fish and shrimp is simple. What other dishes are there for dinner?"

Hearing this, Huang Lei said proudly, "There will be scallion oil noodles ordered by Xiaoming tonight."

Since it's hot now, I was worried that everyone might not have a good appetite, so I made a cold dish of shredded vegetables.

And there's also braised pork trotters in oil!

I happened to have some Shaoxing wine in the kitchen, so I used Shaoxing wine to braise it instead, without adding a single drop of water!

The stewed pig's trotters will be so tender and flavorful, with the aroma of Shaoxing wine—it'll definitely be delicious!

Jiang Yifeng: "..."

Shu Chang ordered the food; she made the call last night. Jiang Yifeng really didn't know it was pig's trotters!
I never imagined that a trip to "Back to Field" would allow me to witness firsthand Huang Lei's funeral dish—braised pig's trotters in yellow wine.

Jiang Yifeng asked, "It's past 6 o'clock now, haven't you started braising your pig's trotters yet? What time are we going to eat?"

Huang Lei said, "There's another small stove in the kitchen, and the pig's trotters are already being braised over there."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yifeng couldn't resist his curiosity and headed towards the kitchen.

As soon as I reached the door, I smelled a strong aroma of wine.

Today, a southeast wind is blowing from the yard towards the kitchen, so you can't smell the braised pork trotters in Shaoxing wine while standing in the yard.

However, the smell becomes very noticeable when you get near the kitchen.

The wine also had a sour taste, as well as the aroma of pork trotters.

You know what, the aroma is really tempting.

Meng Ziyi and Tian Qianwei swallowed hard again.

Jiang Yifeng said to the two girls in a serious tone, "Shu Chang is really good at ordering food. This pig's trotter is rich in collagen, which can beautify the skin. You girls should eat more of it."

You guys eat more pig's trotters later; fried fish and shrimp will make you feel hot and bothered if you eat too much, so leave them for me.

Tian Qianwei nodded obediently.

Meng Ziyi, however, looked at Jiang Yifeng with suspicion and complained, "I have a feeling you're setting a trap for us."

"You're overthinking it. I'm your cousin, would I ever harm you?"

"Humph!"

Meng Ziyi snorted and turned his head away, his meaning unspoken.

Tian Qianwei covered her mouth and chuckled mischievously again.

It has to be said that Oda's classic mischievous smile on this show was spot on.

Combined with her distinctive large eyes, she exudes an extreme sense of mockery.

Jiang Yifeng had a premonition that once "Back to Field" became a hit, Tian Qianwei's mischievous smile emoji would definitely become a viral sensation across the internet.

"We're back!"

"Ugh... I'm so tired!"

"Being a farmer is really hard. I only did farm work for a short while before I couldn't take it anymore."

The corn-picking team returned to the yard, pushing a large cart piled high with corn.

Huang Xiaoming was bent over, panting, while Qiao Shan slumped unceremoniously in a chair. He Jiong remained silent, only drinking water continuously.

Shu Chang's face was flushed, making her look chubby, and her hair was stuck to her face, giving her a somewhat messy beauty.

Jiang Yifeng handed her a bottle of water and asked, "Are you tired?"

"Fortunately, all three gentlemen were very gentlemanly and took good care of me."

He Jiong shook his head and said, "Changchang is too modest. She's the hardest worker. She doesn't say a word when she gets to the field and just keeps working."

That's incredible stamina!

He Jiong and Qiao Shan don't exercise much, and Huang Xiaoming is trying to lose weight, so these three are indeed not very capable of doing much work.

Shu Chang's physical strength was honed by Jiang Yifeng and can withstand any test.

Qiao Shan also said, "I originally wanted to slack off, but Shu Chang worked too hard!"

We men can't lose to women, so we have no choice but to grit our teeth and persevere.

I gave Shuchang several winks, trying to make her save her energy, but she misunderstood and thought I was cheering her on!

Oh my god! I'm so exhausted today!
"Teacher Huang, tonight's diet plan is temporarily canceled. I need to eat a few more bowls of rice, otherwise my body can't handle it!"

Shu Chang suddenly realized and said, "You've been winking at me, and I thought a bug was biting you. Oh, so that's what you meant!"

As soon as he said that, the courtyard burst into laughter.

Everyone unloaded the corn and piled it temporarily in a corner of the yard before going to take a shower.

Jiang Yifeng started cooking. He prepared the batter, cleaned the fish and shrimp, and then started frying them.

The key to making fried fish and shrimp lies in controlling the heat.

First, fry the fish and shrimp over medium heat until they are thoroughly cooked inside and out, then remove them from the oil.

Turn up the heat and fry the oil at a high temperature, then put the fried fish and shrimp back in for a second fry. This will make them extra crispy.

After Jiang Yifeng fried the river shrimp and small fish separately, the courtyard was filled with a delicious aroma.

After taking a shower, Shu Chang couldn't wait to grab a small fish and start eating.

After finishing one, he would take another and eat them one by one without making a sound.

Seeing this, Meng Ziyi and Tian Qianwei didn't hold back either, following Shu Chang around and sneaking a bite.

The three beautiful women were in perfect sync; they didn't say a word, they just kept eating, their mouths greasy with oil.

This is the highest respect for food.

When Huang Xiaoming, Qiao Shan, and He Jiong came to eat, the scene was different. The three of them took turns praising Jiang Yifeng's cooking skills.

Jiang Yifeng's fried fish and shrimp were golden brown and looked delicious. The rich aroma and the way the guests were scrambling to eat them made the production team members swallow their saliva frequently.

They are also struggling working people, busy filming and haven't had dinner yet.

Jiang Yifeng took out a bowl containing fried fish and fried shrimp.

"Yan Min, you've all worked hard. Take it down and distribute it. Have something to eat first."

Yan Min didn't think much of it and assumed that the boss was taking care of them. So the production crew gathered around and finished the whole bowl of fish and shrimp.

Jiang Yifeng then said, "The fried fish and shrimp you are eating were caught and prepared by me personally, and they are not cheap."

"Tell me, what do you want in exchange?"

Yan Min: "???"

He Jiong and Huang Lei's eyes lit up. They thought, "You can play it like this?"
Jiang Yifeng said with a smile, "How about this, I won't make things difficult for you. It's a bit hot, so bring a case of ice-cold beer, some cold drinks for Mengmeng and Xiaotian, and three catties of pork, and we'll be even."

Yan Min had already eaten the delicious food Jiang Yifeng had made, so she had no choice but to accept it and reluctantly provide the food.

He appeared distressed, but in reality, he was greatly inspired and admired Jiang Yifeng immensely.

I never knew variety shows could be done like this – so flexible, varied, and full of creative ideas.

After Jiang Yifeng got the meat, he saw that there was still some batter left, so he added pepper to the batter, pounded the meat to break the tendons, and cut it into long strips.

Using the oil from frying fish and shrimp, I made a big bowl of fried crispy pork.

This time it was once again highly praised.

However, as everyone knows, they didn't eat much while recording the show. Instead, they waited for Huang Lei to bring out dishes such as braised pig's trotters in Shaoxing wine, scallion oil noodles, and cold shredded vegetables before raising their glasses and saying a long speech before starting to eat.

He Jiong stood up and said, "Everyone, please don't be shy. Teacher Huang's braised pig's trotters are delicious. I always order this dish whenever I go to his house!"

After saying that, He Jiong picked up a piece of pig's trotter and took a bite!
Jiang Yifeng had a keen eye. He saw He Jiong freeze for a second, his whole body stiffen, and then he forced out an exaggerated expression.

Wow! This pig's trotter is amazing! It's so delicious, fragrant and tender, and goes perfectly with rice!

After finishing his meal, He Jiong immediately ate two large mouthfuls of rice and took a sip of beer to mask the sour and bitter taste in his mouth.

Tian Qianwei, unaware of the wicked taste of the evil gardenia, genuinely thought the pig's trotter was delicious and picked up a piece as well.

After taking a bite, her expression changed, but she still said, "Teacher He is right, this pig's trotter is really good with rice! Sister Meng, you should try it, this pig's trotter is delicious!"

It has to be said that Tian Qianwei is really talented and knows how to manipulate people.

Meng Ziyi had no doubts and also took a bite of the pig's trotter.

She paused for a moment, then, remembering the instructions from the production team, said, "Teacher Huang, you've really worked hard. These pig's trotters have been stewing for a long time, probably three hours in total!"

It's really not easy to make a dish that takes this long!

We're not just eating food, we're eating the fruits of your labor, Teacher Huang.

Upon hearing the phrase "a painstaking effort," Jiang Yifeng couldn't help but laugh.

Huang Lei smiled too; it was a smile of satisfaction, feeling that his dishes had been recognized by everyone.

He looked at Shu Chang and said, "Changchang, you ordered this dish. Try it and see if it suits your taste."

Shu Chang is so smart. She saw Jiang Yifeng's expression and, combined with the behavior of He Jiong, Tian Qianwei, and Meng Ziyi, knew that there was something fishy about this dish.

So they directly took the initiative.

Shu Chang picked up the serving chopsticks, first placing the largest piece of pig's trotter on Huang Lei's plate, then placing one on each of Huang Xiaoming and Qiao Shan's plates, before finally placing the smallest piece on her own plate.

She took a small bite and exclaimed, "It's really delicious! It tastes completely different from what I've had in restaurants. Teacher Huang has created his own unique style for this braised pork trotters in Shaoxing wine!"

He Jiong also followed suit, praising him to the point of ruin.

"Of course, what I admire most about Teacher Huang is his creativity. He can always come up with all sorts of ways to make delicious food."

Can you believe that this braised pork trotters in Shaoxing wine, made without adding a single drop of water, is so fragrant and tender?

Huang Xiaoming and Qiao Shan also ate pig's trotters and praised them against their will.

Huang Lei laughed heartily, his chin wrinkles showing as he laughed.

He took a bite of the pig's trotter he had made, and then his smile vanished.

It's really tough!

Too much rice wine made it bitter and sour, it tasted awful!
Huang Lei reacted quickly; he took a sip of wine and then started talking about other topics.

Everyone ate and drank, and although there was an incident involving pig's trotters, the overall atmosphere was pleasant.

Huang Lei's cooking skills are just average, but if he doesn't mess things up, they're not bad.

The scallion oil noodles and the cold shredded vegetables were both top-notch, and everyone had been busy all day, so they were tired and hungry and everything tasted delicious.

So the scene of eating was still harmonious.

More than an hour later, most of the dishes on the table were gone, especially Jiang Yifeng's fried fish and shrimp and crispy pork, which were completely devoured.

Only the braised pig's trotters in Shaoxing wine were left, with more than half remaining.

Huang Lei himself didn't dare to persuade others to eat it.

Jiang Yifeng smiled and said, "It's not good to waste food. How about we play a game?"

He Jiong asked, "What game?"

"I see a simple outdoor karaoke system inside the house."

How about this, let's have a singing competition. The loser has to eat a pig's trotter and then continue the competition.

How about we start with the double yellows, Huang Xiaoming versus Huang Lei?

Upon hearing this, Huang Lei wanted to refuse, but Meng Ziyi and Tian Qianwei immediately agreed and even actively brought out the outdoor karaoke equipment.

Huang Xiaoming wasn't intimidated at all; he picked up the microphone and sang "Anything Is Possible".

This song is Huang Xiaoming's representative work in his singing career. It has a certain degree of popularity and even won the 2008 Golden Melody Award.

It is also one of the theme songs in the movie "Love is Not Blind".

"Anything is fine with me; I'm willing to protect you until dawn."
My heart is in every corner; that's the meaning of my determination to be strong.

Huang Xiaoming's singing level is only at karaoke level, and his expressions and pronunciation are a bit greasy; he always acts like he's very handsome.

In addition, he cracked his voice when singing the high notes in the chorus, so his overall performance was just average.

After listening to Huang Xiaoming's song, Huang Lei felt confident that he had the upper hand.

Although his singing level is not up to professional standards, it is still better than Huang Xiaoming's.

"I think I am the sea, the tranquil deep sea, which not everyone understands."

Huang Lei sang his signature song, "I Think I Am the Sea," and to be honest, he sang it quite well and with great feeling.

However, the voting process was rigged.

Led by Jiang Yifeng, everyone seemed to have agreed beforehand and cast their votes for Huang Xiaoming.

Only He Jiong, seeing that the outcome was already decided, cast a consolation vote for Huang Lei.

Huang Lei is numb.

Meng Ziyi laughed heartily and cheered, "Eat pig's trotters, eat pig's trotters!"

By this time, the pig's trotters had cooled down, and they were not only bitter and sour, but also a bit hardened, truly a "delicacy of the world".

Huang Lei could only grit his teeth and eat a piece of pig's trotter.

To cover up his cooking disaster, he had to put on a smile and eat heartily, making the pig's trotters look delicious.

He Jiong exclaimed from the side, "Teacher Huang, these pig's trotters are absolutely delicious! Eat more!"

Huang Lei: "..."

After rinsing his mouth with a sip of wine, Huang Lei blushed and said, "Who's going to compete against me next? Should I still sing?"

Jiang Yifeng said, "You don't need to sing anymore, just use 'I Think I Am the Sea' from before to participate in the competition."

Who's next?

He Jiong raised his hand and sang "Gardenia Blossoms".

Huang Lei lost the PK again and ate another piece of braised pig's trotter in yellow wine!
Next up was Shu Chang, who sang a beautiful poem, "Ode to a Beauty," in a melodious and tender way.

Huang Lei suffered another defeat and had to eat pig's trotters.

Qiao Shan used to be a singer and he's quite good at singing. Huang Lei ate pig's trotters again.

Huang Lei tolerated his previous losses to Huang Xiaoming, He Jiong, Qiao Shan, and Shu Chang, since they were all artists who had released songs.

Finally, it was Tian Qianwei's turn to appear, and Huang Lei saw hope.

Tian Qianwei sings a little off-key, and her voice is rather mature and sophisticated, somewhat similar to Liu Yan's.

She sang "A Little Sweet," a song Jiang Yifeng wrote for Nazha, but her performance was mediocre.

But Huang Lei still lost!

The worst part is that Meng Ziyi, this ultimate weapon, has arrived.

She still loves to sing "Love You at 101 Degrees," and she still manages to deliver a breathtaking performance.

Huang Lei said, "I can't possibly lose this time, can I?"

"That's definitely not going to happen!" He Jiong said with a smile. "Whether Huang Lei's 'I Think I Am the Sea' sounds better or Meng Ziyi's 'Love 101 Degrees' wins!"
One, two, three! Everyone, please vote!

Everyone pointed the finger at Meng Ziyi, including He Jiong.

Huang Lei was on the verge of tears. He questioned, "Jiongjiong, even you're not voting for me this time?"

He Jiong explained, "Teacher Huang, you were busy greeting everyone just now, and you ate the least at dinner. Everyone feels sorry for you."

This pig's trotter is the best dish tonight; everyone deliberately saved it for you.

"You've eaten it all, Teacher Huang! Don't be shy!"

Huang Lei: "???"

Huang Lei was almost sick of eating. He silently vowed to himself that he would never make pig's trotters again. Then, with red eyes, he ate another piece of pig's trotter.

Meng Ziyi added, "These pig's trotters are really delicious! Look, even Teacher Huang's eyes are red from eating them!"

Huang Lei: "..."

(End of this chapter)