Lin Xu used a slotted spoon to scoop out the fish bones from the pot and put them into a bowl.
Then he brought the tomato sour soup back to a boil, added lemon slices to enhance the sourness and freshness, simmered briefly before taking the pot off the stove. When the soup in the pot was barely boiling, the fish fillets were gently placed into it.
Just like with boiled fish or sauerkraut fish, when adding fish fillets to tomato sour soup, the soup should not be boiling. Instead, the fillets are cooked through being steeped in the hot soup, resulting in a more tender and intact texture.
Once all the fish fillets were in, Lin Xu gently pushed them with the back of a spoon. When all the fish fillets changed color, he served them into a bowl with the soup, garnished with a bit of cilantro, and it was ready to eat!
Song Tiantian went out and quickly brought Chen Yuanyuan over.
"Hahaha, I just casually mentioned it, but you really made tomato sour soup fish, bro?"
"How could I dare not do what my sister instructs?"
Sister Yuanyuan had a new scarf around her neck, and the rolled-up pants were now let down.
After being taught a lesson by the cold wind at the street corner, she finally learned to keep warm.
"After eating, I have to go back and put on thermal pants. The wind is too cutting, and my legs are freezing."
In the morning, when she was hesitating about what to wear, Director Zeng helped her analyze it and said that although the No. 1 Ziqiang Shengjian store doesn’t get sunlight, it must be very warm inside with the large frying pans working non-stop. It might even be warm enough to make you sweat.
Yuanyuan believed it, and almost froze like a silly dog.
Now, looking at the bright red tomato sour soup fish on the table, exuding a rich and sour aroma, and holding a bowl of freshly served rice, she finally felt a bit warmer.
"Bro, hurry up with the hot drinks, and the employee coats are too thin. Why not get a few windproof winter outfits? If it snows, won’t people freeze into ice sculptures?"
Dou Wenjing, who came to bum a meal, said:
"The company is working on this. Within three days, we’re sure to distribute the clothing, and we’ll also provide additional heating equipment to ensure frontline employees don’t freeze."
"Thank you, Director Dou."
"I should be thanking you. Without your feedback, we wouldn’t easily notice these details at the company."
After everyone sat down, they started eating.
"What did you all shoot this afternoon?"
Lin Xu scooped up a spoonful of tomato soup and tasted it. Sure enough, it was fresh and flavorful. The lemon’s acidity made the dish less greasy and more refreshing.
Shen Baobao took a bite of rice:
"We filmed Dundun playing at Cat Castle. It’s so smart; it even pulls the cat teaser up to the pillar like it’s fishing, playing with me."
Lin Xu: ??????
Which of you two is really the cat?
The fish fillets were incredibly tender, paired with the sour tomato aroma was simply perfect.
Eating a piece of fish, then taking small sips of the sour and delicious soup, instantly dispersed the cold in his body.
So comfortable, so satisfying!
"Tastes great, I feel like adding some rice noodles or pasta to this soup would also be delicious."
"Of course, with this kind of soup, even dipping a couple of big pancakes in it would be just as tasty."
"I feel like grabbing the bowl and gulping down a couple of large mouthfuls."
"Bro, with your skills, aren’t you planning to add new dishes to the menu?"
"Not right now; the sauerkraut fish is selling like hotcakes these days, so we won’t introduce similar products for now, to avoid having to prepare sour soup fish ingredients in the kitchen as well."
Introducing new restaurant dishes shouldn’t be done all at once, but in an orderly manner.
Tonight’s dinner, besides the sour soup fish, also had soybeans braised pork trotter. Dou Wenjing served some soybeans and a piece of pork trotter into her bowl, then took a photo to post in the small group chat, tagging Zeng Xiaoqi:
"Hurry over, Boss Lin’s limited edition bust-enhancing set meal, time to shake off that baby bear label."
"Heh, my 34B rounds up to 32C. Does a C cup count as small? Leave me some, I’m not here for bust enhancement, just suddenly craving soybeans braised pork trotter."
Chen Yan said in the group chat:
"Director Zeng, even if we throw you in a pressure cooker, even if your bones are stewed to tenderness, your mouth is still tough."
Zeng Xiaoqi countered:
"Say what you want, sister Qiqi, I’m the bigger person here, not getting angry. By the way, how come it’s little Doudou’s turn to spread poison today? Poison King Chen isn’t eating at the store?"
Shu Yun popped up in the group chat:
"Ever since Chen started dating, he’s been mindful of his figure and doesn’t eat with us anymore."
Chen Yan said:
"Ren Jie is in a bad mood, so I accompanied him for a stroll around Chaoyang Park and then found a nearby cinema to watch a couple of movies and relax."
"What’s got him down? Did you bully him?"
"How could I bear to bully him? It’s just that the boss talked to him, saying he’s still young, should set long-term goals, and whatnot."
Dou Wenjing immediately sent a message:
"That sounds familiar. Are they trying to downplay his achievements?"
"Yes, saying Ren Jie has just joined the team for a year, too young... I’m so angry. Even Team Leader Sui of Ren Jie cursed out over the phone..."
Chen Yan vented about Ren Jie’s grievances, clearly upset.
Dou Wenjing and the others then discussed the topic over dinner.
Lin Xu listened thoughtfully:
"Fortunately, I opened a restaurant right after graduating, instead of working. With my personality, I would’ve become the company’s workhorse otherwise."
Dou Wenjing chuckled and said:
"In my first year on the job, my year-end bonus was half taken by the department manager. I felt so wronged that when Shen Group headhunted me, I jumped ship without hesitation."
Chen Yuanyuan also had something to share:
"Last time when Director Zeng went to a scenic spot to shoot a promotional video, she overindulged in chili and couldn’t do the voiceover. She asked other hosts at the TV station for help, but they all refused. Director Zeng was nearly in tears with frustration, but luckily, my brother came through with his voiceover talent and helped Director Zeng vent."
There are interpersonal intricacies in every industry. Ren Jie is still a rookie, having just joined a year ago.
It’s normal for some to undermine his accomplishments. After all, last year’s kidnapping case was so sensational, with so many people involved, some are bound to want to stand out.
Chatting as they ate, although this incident was quite infuriating to them, society is just like that. It’s not wise to fall out with the boss over it.
The only thing Ren Jie could do was accept it.
Downstairs at the service desk, Dundun listened for a long time, flames flickering in its eyes.
This kitty worked so hard to arrange for the credit, and you think you can just take it away?
The little guy flashed its claws, with a hint of anger in its eyes. You might erase the credit for catching one fugitive, but what about a whole bunch? Surely somebody deserves credit for that?
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Do you guys like tomato sour soup fish? Writing this Chapter made me hungry, but unfortunately, there’s none for sale. Even if I want some, I can’t have it, so I must settle for watching videos. This Chapter is 5,200 words. Brothers, I’m asking for monthly tickets!