After the divorce, he took care of his child and sold fried rice; his ex-wife was filled with regret

The scallion leaves are emerald green and upright, while the scallion bulbs at the bottom are a rich purplish-red.

He bent down, grabbed the roots of a bunch of onions with both hands, and pulled hard.

The soil was turned over. Several fist-sized purple onions were pulled out. The onions didn't have any earthy smell; instead, they had a faint spicy aroma.

Lin Fan didn't stop and continued harvesting. He pulled up two whole baskets of onions, then turned and walked towards the Lingquan fishpond not far away.

The water in the fishpond was crystal clear, and you could even see the blue stones at the bottom. A few pieces of emerald green duckweed floated on the surface.

Lin Fan picked up the long-handled landing net that was placed on the shore and dipped it into the water.

The net traced an arc on the water. When it was lifted, it contained more than a dozen large hairy crabs with green backs and white bellies.

Each crab is about half the size of a palm, with its claws outstretched and full of energy.

Most importantly, the abdomens of these crabs are as white as jade, without a single blemish.

This indicates that the water quality is extremely pure.

Lin Fan poured the hairy crabs into the plastic bucket next to him.

He went to the deep-sea aquaculture area and retrieved some top-quality wild sea cucumbers that had been soaked and rehydrated. These sea cucumbers were plump and meaty, with a glossy black color all over.

With these ingredients in hand, Lin Fan exited the system space.

Two large baskets of purple onions, a bucket of hairy crabs, and a bowl of sea cucumbers appeared out of nowhere on the kitchen counter.

Lin Fan picked up a kitchen knife and began to process the onions.

Chopping onions is a chore, but Lin Fan's knife skills are extremely fast.

With a flash of the blade, the purple onion was sliced ​​into evenly sized strips.

The pungent smell filled the air, but Lin Fan didn't even blink.

Heat the pot and pour in the pure soybean oil extracted from soybeans produced in Lingtian.

Heat the oil to 70% of its maximum temperature, then add the sliced ​​onions.

"Sizzle."

Deep-frying in hot oil quickly brings out the pungent aroma of onions, which loses its spiciness and transforms into a rich and mellow scallion fragrance.

Lin Fan held the spatula and kept stirring the food. The heat had to be precisely controlled; it couldn't be burnt or raw.

Fry the shredded onions until golden brown, then remove and drain the oil. This is the soul of braised sea cucumber with scallions—scallion oil.

Next up is braised sea cucumber.

The broth is the base of a clear beef brisket soup that has been simmered for a long time.

Lin Fan placed the sea cucumber in a clay pot, poured in the broth, added the secret seasoning, brought it to a boil over high heat, and then simmered it over low heat.

The entire kitchen was filled with a complex aroma.

The rich aroma of soybean oil, the caramelized fragrance of onions, the savory aroma of sea cucumber, and the meaty aroma of broth blend together, creating distinct layers.

Lin Fan stood in front of the stove, watching the soup bubbling in the casserole.

No matter how noisy the outside world is, as long as he stands here with his daughter by his side, his heart is at peace.

As for what Su Qing wants to do.

He didn't care.

The broth in the casserole gradually thickened, producing fine, dense bubbles. Lin Fan seized the opportunity and turned up the heat to reduce the sauce.

He picked up the previously drained golden onion slices and spread them evenly on the bottom of the plate. Then, he used a slotted spoon to scoop out the thoroughly cooked sea cucumber and neatly arranged it on top of the onion slices.

Finally, and most importantly.

Lin Fan scooped up a spoonful of freshly fried pure scallion oil and poured it along the edge of the pot into the thickened broth.

The moment the scallion oil and broth come into contact, they make a slight sizzling sound, and the broth becomes oily and reddish.

With a slight flick of his wrist, he poured the spoonful of the soul-stirring broth evenly over the sea cucumber.

The rich aroma of scallions, combined with the umami flavor of sea cucumber, bursts forth instantly.

[Ding! Perfect-grade Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions has been successfully prepared.]

[Ingredient Rating: Top Quality]

[Special effects: Strengthens the body's foundation, warms the kidneys and replenishes essence; can quickly repair fatigue in the internal organs and dampness and cold in the bone marrow.]

[System suggested retail price: 2888 yuan/serving.]

Lin Fan glanced at the panel that popped up in his mind, then picked up a dry towel and wiped his hands.

Two thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.

This price would be considered an astronomical sum at any five-star hotel in Jiangcheng.

But Lin Fan knew in his heart that, based solely on the quality of the top-grade wild deep-sea sea cucumber and spirit field onion produced by the system, the diners were actually getting a great deal at this price.

If the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall dish from before could be considered the best in the Songzi private room, then...

Then this dish is fully qualified to live up to the prestige of the No. 2 Mei brand.

Lin Fan took a clean white porcelain bowl and filled it halfway with white rice cooked with spiritual spring water.

Each grain of rice is distinct and has a glossy sheen.

He used a long-handled spoon to scoop a thoroughly braised sea cucumber from the casserole, placed it on top of the white rice, and finally ladled a spoonful of rich, dark brown scallion oil broth over it evenly.

The broth seeped into the gaps between the rice grains, and the steam, carrying the aroma of scallions and the sweetness of seafood, rose up.

Lin Fan carried the tray up to the second floor.

Shen Man remained in the same position, leaning back in her chair with her eyes closed.

Hearing footsteps, she opened her eyes and sat up straight.

"Have something to eat." Lin Fan placed a white porcelain bowl and a pair of wooden chopsticks in front of her.

There's nothing complicated about the dishes; it's just a bowl of rice with toppings.

But the pure aroma of food wafted straight into her nose, and Shen Man's stomach, which had been spasming due to anxiety and anger, suddenly let out a slight protest.

She reached for her chopsticks, whispered "thank you," and picked up a piece of sea cucumber, putting it in her mouth.

The sea cucumber has a firm and chewy texture, unlike the over-soaked and mushy ones found in the market, and it has no fishy smell at all.

The aroma of scallion oil and the rich flavor of broth are fully released during chewing, sliding down the esophagus into the stomach and transforming into a real sense of warmth.

Shen Man shoveled large mouthfuls of rice into her mouth.

As the warm food filled her empty stomach, it pulled her out of that feeling of utter exhaustion.

As I was eating, a tear fell onto the back of my hand.

She didn't stop eating, but just kept her head down, quickly chewing the food in her mouth, and wiped her face haphazardly with her free hand.

In less than ten minutes, a bowl of rice, soup and all, was eaten clean.

Shen Man put down her chopsticks and took a tissue to wipe her mouth. A little color finally returned to her face.

"Your cooking is really good." Shen Man looked at the empty bowl, her voice still a little hoarse. "No wonder there are so many people queuing up outside."

She knew Lin Fan's skills, but he always gave her new surprises.

Lin Fan's tone was calm. "If you're ever hungry, come to the shop anytime."

Shen Man stood up, straightened her skirt, and took a deep breath.

"Thank you."

Lin Fan escorted Shen Man downstairs. Su Xiaoxiao was with Tuan Tuan, painting with her brushes.

Shen Man walked to the door, stopped, and looked back at Lin Fan.

"Lin Fan, Su Qing is a very goal-oriented person. Since she wants Tuantuan, she won't give up easily. You must not let your guard down."

Lin Fan nodded.

"you……"

Shen Man looked at Lin Fan, hesitated before speaking, and ultimately suppressed her unnecessary worries.

"If you ever need help or lend a hand in the future, feel free to contact me anytime."

"Understood," Lin Fan replied calmly.