Chapter 131: The Power of an Idol
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The following moment proved that Ning Ling wasn’t overthinking things.
“Liao Ning, actually, I’m your fan. I have a deep interest in ancient food culture, and I also wanted to be closer to you…” Ning Ling admitted, revealing her true intentions.
Liao Ning was taken aback. She hadn’t expected her fan to go as far as undergoing Yu Ni’s intense training just to feel closer to her!
“Well, you’re truly amazing. I’ve heard that Yu Ni’s classes are extremely rigorous. It’s impressive that you’ve been able to persevere!” Liao Ning praised Ning Ling, giving her a thumbs-up.
Ning Ling felt embarrassed by the praise. Blushing, she softly replied, “It’s all thanks to Teacher Yu Nit s excellent guidance. Her classes were so captivating, and I learned a lot…
The situation took an unexpected turn. It felt like the boss praising their employees before the apocalypse in Liao Ning’s previous life, and the employees trying to suck up, curry favor, and ingratiate themselves! For some reason, Liao Ning suddenly found herself reminiscing about the past.
Clearing her throat, Liao Ning suggested, “Since Yu Ni herself has acknowledged your dedication, why don’t you prepare a delicious dinner tonight? Elder Jiang, Yu Ni, Lin Wan, and the three children in the office can be the judges to evaluate the outcome of your long studies!”
“Me? I’ve only learned a few dishes…” Ning Ling attempted to decline, but Liao Ning didn’t give her a chance.
Without hesitation, Liao Ning ushered Yu Ni and Elder Jiang, who were still processing the situation, out of the kitchen and back to Lin Wan’s office.
Finding an opportunity to slack off wasn’t easy, and Liao Ning wasn’t about to let it slip away!
“Aunt, you’re back!” The young wolf cub, who had been watching the girls play games, hurried over to Liao Ning. He was feeling rather bored and hoped to hear the latest developments from his aunt.
‘You clever little one, would you like to hear a story?” Liao Nai could already see the excitement building in his eyes. Liao Ning knew all too well that he was eager to learn about what had just transpired.
The wolf cub obediently nodded.
Liao Ning gazed at his fair and tender face and couldn’t resist gently pinching it. “Then give me a kiss, and I’ll tell you!”
little friend, was watching him intently. Instantly, he blushed, feeling too embarrassed to follow Liao Ning’s instructions and kiss her. However, when he noticed Mili eagerly waiting for his action, he mustered up the courage, closed his eyes, and planted a gentle kiss on Liao Ning’s cheek.
Satisfied with his response, Liao Ning smiled, patting his head before proceeding to entertain the children with a story.
After sharing the tale, Liao Ning spent some time playing with the children. Before long, Ning Ling rolled in a dining cart, bearing a total of five dishes that she had recently learned from Yu Ni.
The first dish was red-braised pork. Made entirely from beast meat, the pork had been stewed for a long time, resulting in a vibrant red color and tender texture. It was incredibly delicious.
Even after taking just one bite, Yu Ni, their teacher, couldn’t help but praise Ning Ling. “You truly have a talent for this. You’ve only been learning to cook for a short time, yet you’ve already surpassed me!”
Elder Jiang also smiled and commended Ning Ling, indicating that he had acted too hastily earlier. He shouldn’t have disregarded someone’s efforts based solely on one dish.
The second dish was garlic prawns. Freshwater prawns were carefully peeled and slit open, then filled with garlic before being steamed at high temperatures. Finally, hot oil was drizzled over them, releasing the enticing aroma of garlic. It proved to be a highly appetizing dish.
The children thoroughly enjoyed this dish and devoured the plate of garlic prawns in no time.
The third dish was a simple stir-fry with soy sauce. This had been Yu Ni’s signature dish, and Liao Ning had instantly fallen in love with it the first time she had tasted it. In fact, she had even acquired 5% of the hotel’s shares to secure the dish’s place on the menu.
Although the ingredients for this dish were humble, requiring only common vegetables, soy sauce, and salt, it was the simplicity that allowed the chef to truly showcase their mastery of the cooking process.
Considering that Ning Ling was still a beginner, her performance was commendable. Although she had only been cooking for a short period, she had managed to achieve good results. Her skill in blending seasonings was particularly impressive, resulting in a delectable flavor profile for the dish.
The fourth dish presented was a cold dish called lemon chicken shreds, a recipe that Liao Ning had previously demonstrated in a live-stream.
To Liao Ning’s pleasant surprise, Ning Ling had exceeded her expectations with this dish. Instead of using the customary preserved meat from the cooing bird, Ning Ling had opted for thigh meat from a hen. This creative substitution alone was enough to astonish Liao Ning.
It was remarkable because Liao Ning had never mentioned the possibility of replacing the meat. This demonstrated a bold innovation from Ning Ling, truly showcasing the ingenuity of interstellar chefs..