Food bloggers made fortunes in ancient times

The setting sun melts gold, and the dusk clouds merge together.

At this time, the kitchen was filled with various fish aromas.

"Arrange the fried fish pieces beautifully, and also the steamed fish belly, and garnish them with some chopped green onions." Song Yan said as she cut the prepared fish scale jelly into small pieces and mixed them with some balsamic vinegar and minced garlic.

Almost done.

Song Yan took off her apron, looked at the results of her afternoon work with satisfaction, and said to the cook, "Put the other dishes on the plates and prepare to serve."

After he finished explaining, he walked towards Shu Changyu who was waiting at the door, and they went to the water pavilion together.

The cooks skillfully arranged the dishes according to Song Yan's requirements and handed them to the servants, who took them to the dining table in the waterside pavilion.

There were still a lot of dishes left in the kitchen. As soon as Song Yan left, Chef Wu hurriedly picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fried fish and put it into his mouth.

The crispy skin and tender fish meat collided on the tip of his tongue, and his eyes lit up instantly.

He smacked his lips and exclaimed, "I've never seen this method of pan-frying fish before. It's really an eye-opener."

Another cook said: "Fried fish balls are even more crispy. Who would have thought that fish balls could be fried."

After tasting the food, a young chef blurted out: "Master Song's cooking skills are probably comparable to those of the famous chefs in the capital."

Chef Wu glared at him and said, "Mr. Song is such a noble man. I am a lowly person, how can I compare with him? Don't say such things carelessly."

The young cook realized that he had spoken out of turn and nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, Master is right. I will pay attention to it next time."

Fortunately, Song Yan didn't hear their conversation, otherwise she would have said, "What's wrong with being a cook?! We are cooks too, we earn our living based on our skills, there's no distinction between high and low."

At this time, in the water pavilion, the surface of the pool was sparkling, reflecting the golden sunset.

The table was already fully served: the fried fish fillets were golden and attractive, the steamed fish belly was white as jade, the fish scale jelly was crystal clear, the braised fish tail was bright red, and the fried fish balls were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Every dish was delicious and fragrant.

Song Yan waved his hand proudly: "Eat it all, it's rare to have a whole fish feast like this."

The main reason is that it takes too much time. If it weren't for the help of the chefs, it would take him a long time to finish it all by himself.

Song Yan drank the fish soup first, then picked up a piece of fried fish ball and tasted it.

The fish balls are fried to perfection, with a crispy outer layer. When you take a bite, the deliciousness of the fish meat bursts in your mouth, and the tender and juicy taste is so addictive.

It can be seen that Chef Wu’s skills are indeed high. With just a little guidance from Song Yan, Chef Wu was able to make the fish balls so perfectly.

Shu Changyu also preferred fried fish balls. He ate them one by one with relish and soon finished half the plate.

"Brother, what is this?" Song Zhengdu asked puzzledly while holding a piece of fish scale jelly.

Song Yan explained with a smile: "This is fish scale jelly, made from the scales of the big fish just now."

Song Zhengdu took a sip doubtfully. The fish scale jelly had a smooth texture, and the seasoning of balsamic vinegar and minced garlic made it refreshing without any fishy smell. If Song Yan had not explained it, he would hardly believe that it was made of fish scales.

"Brother, how did you come up with the idea of ​​using fish scales to make dishes?" Song Zhengdu couldn't help but ask.

Song Yan laughed and said, "I just figured it out."

Shu Changyu also saw with his own eyes how Song Yan cooked the fish scales into a dish, but looking at the fish scale jelly again at this moment, he still couldn't bring himself to eat it.

"You really don't want to try it?" Song Yan raised her eyebrows and looked at Shu Changyu, then picked up a piece of fish scale jelly and ate it.

Shu Changyu frowned slightly, his eyes lingered on the plate of fish scale jelly for a moment, before he slowly stretched out his chopsticks.

After tasting it, his brows gradually relaxed and an expression of surprise appeared on his face.

"It tastes good, right?" Song Yan looked at Shu Changyu with a smile on her face.

"Not bad." Shu Changyu's lips curled slightly.

As night gradually fell, the lanterns around the water pavilion were lit one by one, illuminating the small space of the pavilion.

After the meal, Song Yan was full and ate too much. He burped and drank a sip of tea to relieve the burp. Then he asked Song Zhengdu, "Erlin, will you continue to take the next college entrance examination?"

Song Zhengdu shook his head: "The time for this year's college entrance examination is too tight. If I take the exam hastily, even if I can pass the examination, my ranking will not be high. I want to study with the teacher for a few more years, enrich my knowledge, and then take part in the college entrance examination."

Students who rank high in the county examinations, prefectural examinations, and academy examinations can obtain the qualification of being a government-sponsored student after entering the county school. They will not only receive six dou of rice per month from the government, but also four taels of government stipend silver per year.

Therefore, he wanted to spend a few more years to consolidate his studies and strive to obtain the qualification of a government scholarship student in the next college examination.

Seeing that Song Zhengdu had his own ideas, Song Yan smiled and said, "Let's take our time. There's no rush. You're only ten years old. There's still plenty of time. There's no need to rush."

"Learning is a matter of solid work, one must take it step by step. In the next few years, you should just follow the Master, study diligently, accumulate knowledge, and hone your character."

Pursuing fame and fortune too early can easily make people restless and unstable.

Song Yan thought that since he had money on hand, it would not be a problem to support Erlin to study for another ten or eight years.

"Then let's go back tomorrow. You've been out for a long time. That little girl Erya is always talking about you." Song Yan said.

Speaking of his younger sisters, Song Zhengdu couldn't help but smile: "Okay, big brother." He had been away for nearly two months, and he missed Erya and Yaya a little.

That night, Song Yan refused to share a bed with Shu Changyu and went to sleep with Song Zhengdu.

Otherwise he won't be able to get up early tomorrow.

The two brothers were chatting in the evening, and Song Yan asked him: "Did everything go smoothly along the way?"

Song Zhengdu replied, "On the way there, one of my classmates drank raw water and got a stomach upset, which delayed the trip. Thanks to you, brother, for preparing the medicine. After that, everyone became more cautious and no longer dared to drink raw water casually."

"During this journey, I have seen a lot of local customs and gained a lot of knowledge. Brother, is everything going well at home recently?"

Song Yan said, "Everything is fine at home, except that Erya is always thinking about you. During the days when you were away, she kept asking me about your situation."

Song Zhengdu smiled a little: "I brought them some souvenirs."

"Is the money I gave you enough for your journey?" Song Yan asked him.

"It's enough. Several classmates even chipped in some money for my travel expenses, saying that since I was riding in Fourth Brother Shu's carriage, I should share some of the expenses." Song Zhengdu hesitated, "Brother, I always feel a little embarrassed."

"How about I give the money to Fourth Brother Shu? After all, we are riding in his carriage. I feel uneasy holding this money collected by my classmates."

Song Yan: "He doesn't need this little money, just keep it. If you feel bad about it, you can treat your classmates to a meal, which will be regarded as repaying the favor."

He went on to say: "When you are away from home, it is inevitable to have social interactions, and you don't have to worry too much about it. The important thing is that you should cherish these friendships with your classmates so that you can support each other in your studies in the future."

Song Zhengdu nodded thoughtfully: "Brother is right, I understand. Then when I get back, I will find a time to invite my classmates to get together."

"That's right." Song Yan yawned, "Let's rest early, we have to continue our journey tomorrow."

The two brothers finished their conversation and lay down to rest.

The night went peacefully, and Shu Changyu did not cheat on anyone in the middle of the night.

However, when Song Yan woke up, she found that Shu Changyu had gone out early in the morning for something.

Song Yan didn't even have time to say goodbye, so he had to ask someone to bring his donkey cart and take Song Zheng back to Xijiang Town.