Courtyard House: The Entire Clan's Extraordinary Marriage to Triplets, a Celestial Beauty

Li Huaide nodded quickly: "Alright! Since you've said so, I'll respectfully accept. I'll also try your sister-in-law's cooking and see if what you said is really as amazing as you say."

Li Tiehei didn't refute, he just snorted, which was taken as tacit agreement. In his heart, he was secretly weighing the pros and cons of this matter. Going to work in the steel mill would not only provide a stable income, but also help his son and bring benefits to the village. It seemed like a good thing.

Time flies, and it was already six o'clock in the afternoon.

Li Dabiao led Li Huaide back into the main room. Several dishes were already laid out on the octagonal table: sliced ​​beef and tripe in chili sauce and shredded chicken salad, as well as a bowl of fried peanuts. The portions on each plate were not large.

The reason why the portions were small was quite simple: his grandparents and parents were also at home, and they were bound to feel uncomfortable and awkward eating with Li Huaide, an outsider.

So Li Dabiao instructed Bai Fengjiu to divide each dish into two portions: one portion was taken to the backyard for his grandparents and parents, and the other portion was taken to the front hall for him and Li Huaide.

On the table between the two men was a bottle of Fenjiu liquor that Li Dabiao had secretly taken from the old man's room. It was a treasure that the old man had kept for several years.

Li Dabiao greeted Li Huaide with a smile: "Brother Li, please sit down! Try my wife's cooking and see if it suits your taste. She made this especially for you."

As soon as Li Huaide sat down, he subconsciously sniffed and was instantly attracted by the aroma of the dishes on the table. His eyes were fixed on the sliced ​​beef and tripe in chili sauce and the cold shredded chicken salad. His eyes lit up and were full of surprise. This aroma is amazing!

Li Dabiao opened a bottle of Fenjiu liquor, poured a full glass for Li Huaide, then poured one for himself. He raised his glass and said politely, "Brother Li, please! Take a sip of the liquor first to moisten your throat, then try the dishes."

Li Huaide had been itching to try it for a long time. Just by looking at the presentation of the two cold dishes, he knew they were something special, with bright colors and excellent appearance.

The subtle aroma further whetted his appetite, and as a gourmand, he could no longer resist.

He picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of the Sichuan-style sliced ​​beef and offal, and chewed it gently. He was instantly amazed by the spicy and savory flavor, letting out a soft hum and nodding with obvious enjoyment. He then praised, "Wow! Brother, I never knew your wife had such good cooking skills! This Sichuan-style cold dish, sliced ​​beef and offal, is so authentic! It's spicy, savory, and has a great texture. It's incredibly appetizing. I think it's even better than what our factory's head chef, He Yuzhu, makes!"

Li Dabiao smiled and waved his hand modestly, saying, "Brother Li, you're too kind. My wife just makes it casually; it's nothing like what you describe. Come, come, try this cold shredded chicken salad; it's one of her specialties too."

Li Huaide raised his glass to Li Dabiao, smiling, and said, "Brother, let me toast you. Thank you for your hospitality, and congratulations on marrying such a wonderful wife!"

Li Dabiao picked up his wine glass, gently clinked it against his, and took a sip of Fenjiu. The spicy liquor slid down his throat, bringing a warm sensation.

He watched as Li Huaide picked up another piece of cold shredded chicken with his chopsticks, put it in his mouth, and quietly waited for his evaluation.

"Okay! Good! Good!"

Li Huaide exclaimed "Good!" three times in a row, his face full of surprise. "This cold shredded chicken in the Hunan cuisine is extremely refreshing and not greasy at all. It's crisp and tender, and the taste is delicious. It's just as good as what I've had in the big restaurants in the city! Brother, you're amazing! Your wife's cooking not only combines the styles of Sichuan and Hunan cuisines, but just these two cold dishes alone show that her culinary skills are exceptional. You're truly fortunate to have such authentic food at your home today. It's a real treat. Your wife's cooking is simply... amazing!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a slender figure walked out of the kitchen door. Bai Fengjiu carried a plate of bright red braised pork intestines and carefully walked in, saying softly, "Da Biao, Director Li, please add another dish."

Li Huaide looked up and was stunned for a moment when he saw Bai Fengjiu's appearance. The girl in front of him had delicate features, a gentle temperament, and shyness in her eyes. She was a rare beauty.

He quickly averted his gaze, discreetly giving Li Dabiao a thumbs-up, his eyes filled with envy. His younger brother was truly lucky; not only had he managed to get so much meat in this year's harvest, but he'd also married a beautiful and capable wife. This involuntarily reminded him of his own plump wife, and a pang of bitterness rose in his heart!

Watching Bai Fengjiu turn and walk into the kitchen, Li Huaide sidled up to Li Dabiao and whispered, "Brother, you're so lucky! Your wife is not only beautiful, but her cooking skills are amazing. You've really struck gold! Come on, let me try this... um... what is this?"

He stared wide-eyed at the braised pork intestines on the table, his face filled with shock: "This is a signature dish of Shandong cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines of China. Braised pork intestines??? Wow, the color, the presentation, it looks quite skillful. My sister-in-law can even cook Shandong cuisine?"

Li Dabiao laughed and waved his hand, "Alright, brother, stop praising me. Hurry up and eat, it won't taste good if it gets cold. Come on, have a taste."

Li Huaide nodded hurriedly, eagerly picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of braised pork intestine, put it in his mouth, and chewed it carefully.

"hiss……"

Li Huaide gasped, his face filled with amazement. "Brother, this braised pork intestine is absolutely authentic! The five flavors blend perfectly, the saltiness and sweetness are just right, the texture is soft and glutinous, and it's rich but not greasy. This skill is probably not much worse than that of the master chefs in the big restaurants in the city, right? Brother, this... that..."

Seeing Li Huaide's hesitant yet impatient expression, Li Dabiao knew exactly what he wanted to say. However, to prevent his wife from being overly exploited and overworked in the future, he had to fight for what he could. So, he quickly smiled and changed the subject: "Brother, stop praising me. Let's eat first. The food will taste bad if it gets cold. Come on, let me toast you again!"

Li Huaide was stopped by him, but his eagerness did not diminish at all. His face still showed that he wanted to say something but was interrupted. He could only pick up his wine glass and take a sip with Li Dabiao.

A moment later, Bai Fengjiu brought in another dish. This time, it was a signature dish of Zhejiang cuisine, Dongpo pork. It was bright red and had a rich aroma. As soon as it was placed on the table, it whetted the appetites of the two of them.

Li Huaide was completely numb at this point. Looking at the Dongpo pork in front of him, he took a sip of wine to suppress his shock, picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth. After savoring it, he stared intently at Li Dabiao. He couldn't hold back any longer and was about to speak when Li Dabiao interrupted him again.