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"What is she doing?" someone muttered quietly.

Ignoring the stares, Tao'er focused on slicing the fish into paper-thin pieces and stirred it again.

Then she put the remaining fish bones and fish head into the pot, added ginger slices and cooking wine, and simmered them over low heat.

After resting for a while, Dongkui pulled Ayan over and watched Tao'er skillfully operate the equipment.

She looked at the mute Ah Qi and wondered if he was pretending to be mute.

However, seeing that he kept tending the fire without saying a word, I gradually came to believe that he really was mute.

Finally, he looked at Tao'er with concern and asked, "Wife, are you really sure?"

The boss...

What if he doesn't eat these dishes?

Tao'er's hands kept moving as she cut the tofu into neat little pieces and sliced ​​the shiitake mushrooms. "Husband, don't worry, the right medicine is the right treatment."

The same principle applies to cooking.

The leader wasn't against eating tofu and fish; he was just someone who had been bitten by a snake once and was now afraid of ropes for ten years.

Don't worry, he can't resist the aroma of these dishes!

"But it's a fish bone..."

"The fish bones themselves are not the problem; the problem lies with the people who eat the fish."

Tao smiled mysteriously.

As they spoke, the delicious aroma of the fish soup filled the air.

In a separate pot, heat oil, add Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies, sauté until fragrant, then add fermented bean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red.

At this point, she strained the fish bones from the cooked fish soup, poured it into the pot, and added a small amount of fermented rice and sugar to taste.

As the broth simmered, Tao'er gently slid the fish slices into the broth, her movements as delicate as if she were placing some precious treasure.

The fish slices quickly turned white and curled up in the hot soup. She then scooped them out and placed them in a large bowl lined with bean sprouts and greens.

"This...this is a fish?"

"Where are the fish bones?" The fat chef leaned closer to take a look, his face full of doubt.

The fish meat looks white and tender, and each piece looks just like a blooming lily.

Tao didn't answer, but poured the scalding hot chili oil over the fish slices. With a "sizzle," the aroma filled the air.

Bright green scallions and cilantro float on the red oil, and tender white fish slices are faintly visible, making one's mouth water just by looking at them.

Next, she coated the fish bones she had previously removed with a thin layer of batter, fried them in oil until golden brown and crispy, and then sprinkled them with salt and pepper and chili powder.

"Are these fish bones?"

Another tall, thin woman who had come closer looked at the plate of golden, strip-shaped food in surprise. "How can you eat this?"

Tao'er just smiled mysteriously and turned around to start processing the tofu.

She cut some of the tofu into cubes, blanched them in boiling water, and then took them out.

The other part is mashed into a paste, mixed with chopped shiitake mushrooms, and shaped into small balls.

The aroma of Mapo Tofu quickly overpowered the aroma of the fish.

The tofu swirls in the chili oil, absorbing the essence of the fermented bean paste and minced meat, and the final sprinkle of Sichuan peppercorn powder is the perfect finishing touch.

The mushroom and tofu meatballs on the plate were simmered in a clear broth. The broth was clear, the meatballs were white and tender, and they were garnished with a few goji berries, making them look very appealing.

An hour later, the four dishes were neatly arranged on a tray.

Bright red and tempting boiled fish fillets, golden and crispy salt and pepper fish bones, spicy and fragrant Mapo tofu, and light, elegant and beautiful shiitake mushroom and soft tofu.

The onlookers whispered among themselves.

"It smells so good..."

"That fish really didn't have any bones!"

"She actually turned those fish bones into a dish!"

"And that tofu looks so delicate, so beautiful!"

"And that plate of bright red tofu looks delicious!"

Everyone was swallowing hard as they talked!

Even the mute Ah Qi couldn't help but swallow hard.

Tao'er set aside a portion of boiled fish slices and Mapo tofu, as well as a bowl of perfectly cooked white rice for Aqi.

He gestured a few times with his hands, telling him to take it downstairs to eat.

When others tried to snatch it, Tao'er threatened them with her eyes, "If any of you dare to snatch it, I'll tell the chief."

From now on, Ah Qi will be my helper.

Tao'er's voice was clear yet firm, and everyone was too afraid to move when they heard "Big Boss".

Ah Qi made a thank you gesture, then ran out with the plate in his hand.

Everyone was envious and jealous, but no one dared to do anything rash.

These dishes prepared by this little girl are ones they've never seen before, and there's a good chance she'll actually win the boss's approval.

If she becomes the head of the household's personal cook, they might have to look up to her in the future.

Well, there's no result yet, so they shouldn't offend anyone.

"Come on, husband, Ah Ying, let's take the food out for the head of the household to taste."

Tao'er said to Dongkui and Ayan behind her.

Looking at the food, Dongkui couldn't help but sniff, thinking to herself: It smells so good!

Ayan almost drooled; he had never seen Sister Tao'er cook these dishes before.

Sister Tao'er is really amazing!

Inside the main hall, Zhang Fei, the leader of Tiger Head Stronghold, was impatiently banging on the table.

He was a burly man with a full beard and a pair of fierce eyes that exuded an imposing aura. He was none other than the chieftain of Tiger Head Stronghold, a name that struck fear into the hearts of people for miles around.

"Second brother, what are you up to, you little rascal?"

Knowing full well that I don't like fish, why did you still make that girl cook it?

Zhang Fei asked in a gruff voice.

If it weren't for saving face for him, he would have asked earlier.

The second-in-command, Hu Biao, had a feminine appearance, and his narrow eyes always gleamed with calculation.

He said with a forced smile, "Brother, you don't know, that bitch is incredibly stubborn."

I went to the kitchen to try and persuade her, but she just boasted that she wanted to make some boneless fish.

I just wanted to make her give up and obediently submit to you.

Do you want her to give you a big, healthy son?

"If you don't have a son, who will inherit Tiger Head Stronghold?"

Zhang Fei slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "Bullshit!"

It's true that Lao Tzu wanted women to bear him sons.

That girl has a fiery temper, and that's exactly what I like. You can't force a relationship to be sweet, you know?

Even if I want her to give me a son, I can't force her like this.

A hint of displeasure flashed in Hu Biao's eyes, but he still smiled and said, "Yes, yes, brother is right."

But since that girl has made such a bold claim, let's see what tricks she can pull.

If she doesn't do a good job, then punishing her is perfectly justified, isn't it?

Don't forget, I made a bet with her. You don't want to see me embarrass myself in front of the rest of the brothers, do you?

"Second brother, why are you arguing with a woman...?"

Just then, a voice came from outside the door: "Master, Miss Tao'er has brought the vegetables."

"Let her in."

Tao'er carried the tray into the righteous hall, followed by the anxious Dongkui and Ayan.

She walked steadily and looked calm, not at all like someone about to face a life-or-death test.

"Boss, Second Boss."

The food is ready, please enjoy!

Tao'er straightened her back.

As she placed the dishes on the table one by one, a rich aroma instantly filled the entire hall.

Zhang Fei couldn't help but sniff, and his Adam's apple bobbed noticeably.

The first and second wives nearby couldn't help but come over.

Upon seeing this, Hu Biao immediately snorted coldly: "The food smells good, but who knows if it's poisonous?"

"Someone, come and test for the poison!"

One of the men took out a silver needle and tried it on each dish, but the needle showed no change.

"No poison," the subordinate replied after checking.

"Let the three of them eat first."

Hu Biao pointed at Tao'er and the others.

The leader didn't say anything to stop them, after all, who knew if they had been poisoned, and life was more important.

Tao'er calmly picked up her chopsticks, tasted each dish, and then gestured for Dongkui and Ayan to try them as well.

The three of them ate with great relish, and Ayan couldn't help but whisper, "Sister's cooking is so delicious!"

Tao'er raised an eyebrow and looked at Hu Biao with disdain. "Second Master, the silver needles have been tested and are not poisonous. The three of us have also taken them."

"Now, can we invite the boss to have a taste?"

She'll kill this second-in-command sooner or later!

If they don't kill him, the three of them probably won't survive either.

She glanced at the second wife who was staring at her, and a bold idea came to her mind.