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Chapter 59 Tomato and Egg Noodle Soup!

Considering that he needed to cook, Xiao Ran asked someone to buy a smaller iron pot a couple of days ago.

Although the iron pots at the blacksmith's shop were a bit expensive, they were still available.

Unfortunately, even though I have an iron pot, I only use it for boiling or steaming food; I don't know how to stir-fry it.

The lack of oil is one issue, but more importantly, it's a lack of the concept itself; people have absolutely no idea how to cook.

Cook the noodles, and prepare the eggs and tomatoes.

As the tomatoes and eggs were added to the pan, their unique aroma wafted into the yard.

Wow~ It smells so good~

The little princess sniffed her delicate nose and was the first to notice.

“It’s a tomato!” Princess Chengyang exclaimed.

"It smells so good!" Princess Yuzhang and the others also smelled it and subconsciously swallowed.

"I can enjoy the young master's cooking again," Zhang Jinhe laughed.

The noodles were quickly served on the small table.

The noodles are distinct, smooth and chewy like white jade, lying quietly at the bottom of the bowl.

The yellow eggs were scrambled into fluffy little pieces, interspersed with bright red tomato chunks, creating an enticing color.

The tomato broth is thick and bright red, coating the noodles and eggs evenly, and garnished with a few bright green scallions, resembling a magnificent painting.

A closer sniff reveals a rich aroma of sesame oil, blended with the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes and the savory fragrance of eggs, instantly whetting the appetite and making one's mouth water.

Xiao Ran's creations never disappointed them.

"Young master, what is this?" Li Li asked.

Xiao Ran handed the chopsticks to the group, saying, "These are noodles, similar to soup noodles, with eggs and tomatoes added, so it's tomato and egg noodle soup."

The table is mainly for the three young maids, but Li Lizhi and the others can also put their things on the table if it's inconvenient for them.

Li Wu, Cheng Tiehuan, Zhang Jinhe, and the others picked up their glasses, squatted down, and started slurping.

"Wow~" The little princess took a bite and was very excited.

"It's delicious!" Third Sister slurped it up.

"What is this red thing? It's sweet and sour and tastes delicious." Cheng Tiehuan picked up a tomato.

"Xixi Hongxi Ya~" the little princess mumbled.

"Huh?" Cheng Tiehuan didn't hear clearly and looked suspicious.

"Tomatoes!" Princess Yuzhang exclaimed. "Tomatoes and eggs were delicious before, but I never imagined they would make such a wonderful soup!"

Li Wu and Yu Shu, who were standing nearby, remained silent and ate their noodles quietly.

Being able to eat with several princesses, and still in the same way, was something Li Wu and Yu Shu hadn't expected.

“Noodles. One strand at a time, that does fit,” Zhang Jinhe picked up a chopstick.

"Little Nangjun~ I still want some soup~"

There's still some noodles left, but the soup is all gone.

"Okay, there's more." Xiao Ran simply put the pot on the table, saying that they could add more.

"Hehe~ Good boy, Seven Ducks~"

Not a single noodle or soup was left; Li Wu and Cheng Tiehuan could even eat some more.

"Has Sizi eaten enough?" Xiao Ran picked up a tissue and wiped the three little girls' faces.

"I'm full~" The little princess rubbed her tummy contentedly.

Li Lizhi and Princess Yuzhang took out a few tissues, but they were actually reluctant to use them, as this kind of paper was not available in the Tang Dynasty.

Not only is it white, but it's also incredibly soft; it's hard to imagine that paper could be like this.

Xiao Ran took the three little girls for a stroll, mainly to look at the houses by the pond.

Seeing the two young princesses about to leave with Xiao Ran, Li Wu glanced at Cheng Tiehuan, feeling somewhat conflicted.

Li Lizhi shook her head slightly, indicating to Li Wu that he could rest assured.

Now, Li Lizhi, Princess Yuzhang, and the others completely trust Xiao Ran.

When he had nothing to do, Xiao Ran would go for a stroll to show that he valued it.

Zhang Mingde, Zhang Jinhe, and others have previously stated that the progress is much faster than expected.

Based on the current situation, the construction period will be shortened by more than half.

On the one hand, other people are very proactive and don't slack off; on the other hand, there are a lot of people who come.

Now, any man who has nothing to do can come.

Xiao Ran welcomes all comers and pays them promptly upon completion of the work, never delaying payment.

Naturally, everyone wanted to help, even those who weren't carpenters or stonemasons could lend a hand. Xiao Ran took out his phone and had the three little girls and the dog stand together.

Take photos of a few people.

There are group photos and individual photos.

It can be printed out tonight.

Xiao Ran remembered a master portrait painter from that era, Yan Liben, who painted the portraits of the meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion.

I wonder what they'll think when they see the photos.

No one else had ever seen Xiao Ran use a mobile phone, and the three little girls certainly wouldn't know anything about taking pictures.

She was very cooperative with Xiao Ran.

"We've used up enough sugar, let's go back and eat some."

"Mmm-hmm~" The little princess took the initiative to pull Xiao Ran, with the little princess of Chengyang holding the little princess with one hand and the third aunt with the other.

The group started walking back.

The sugar syrup is almost done cooking; it looks very thick now.

Xiao Ran picked up the chopsticks next to him, dipped some in the sauce, and let it cool before eating.

"It's Tangtang~" The little princess also recognizes her.

"Yes, it's a little hot now, let's talk about it later." Xiao Ran handed it to the little princess.

"Hmmmm~"

Each person holds a chopstick with maltose on it.

Children are happy to see maltose.

Seeing the three little girls happy, Xiao Ran smiled too.

No wonder I had a happy childhood, was easily satisfied, and was content with what I had.

The little princess's laughter seems to have a magical quality, capable of infecting those around her.

"Big sister~ look~" The little princess walked up to Li Lizhi, "It's from Xiao Nang Jun~"

"Hee hee~"

"Yes, it's really good!" Li Lizhi said with a smile.

"Could we use this to make roasted chestnuts?" Princess Yuzhang also thought of it.

"Yes!" Zhang Jinhe nodded.

When making roasted chestnuts, don't cook them too long; they should be soft.

Zhang Erya found a wooden basin and, as Xiao Ran had instructed, sprinkled some flour on it to prevent it from sticking.

The three little girls finished eating what was on their chopsticks and stared intently at the large piece in the wooden basin.

The little princess reached out her tiny hand and poked it, exclaiming, "Yay!"

"Sizi, be careful, it's hot," Xiao Ran reminded him.

"Hmmmm~"

Princess Yuzhang also joined in, saying, "It looks delicious, all warm and fresh."

"Hee hee hee~" The little princess swallowed hard.

Kids this age definitely like candy.

"Second Aunt, give some to the children who are cutting grass later," Xiao Ran called out.

"Alright, young master, I'll remember that!"

The people currently responsible for mowing the lawn are all quite young, under ten years old.

It was paid daily, and they would give you an extra flatbread, which was considered an extra penny.

"It's so much better when it's hot," Cheng Tiehuan said, eating malt candy. "Jinniang, you should try some."

“Okay!” Zhang Jinhe and Cheng Tiehuan liked each other very much; both of them were tomboyish types.

Li Wu was a little embarrassed, as he was already quite old.

In the afternoon, Li Lizhi and the others prepared to leave with Shishuang.

"Young master, it's getting late, you should head back now," Li Lizhi said with a smile. "I'll have to bother you again tomorrow."

"Fifth Sister, you're too kind."

Xiao Ran gave San Niang a few tomatoes and asked her to give them to the two little princesses.

It's easier for children to accept something given to them.

"Hehe~" The little princess hugged the tomato and was very happy.

(End of this chapter)