After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

After learning about the so-called hot pot of this era, Lin Hao confidently led his people to the kitchen, teaching them how to make sesame sauce by hand. He took out peanuts and sesame seeds, explained the process, and showed them how to stir-fry, crush, and grind them...

After the product was ready, everyone took turns trying it and thought it was excellent. It had a very novel flavor, smooth and creamy, with a balanced salty and savory taste, yet it was already very delicious. Kids would definitely love it. Some even flattered Lin Hao, saying she truly doted on the young master.

Whether it's true or not, Lin Hao accepts it all. If someone praises her, why not accept it? It's good for her mood!

Next, Lin Hao had everyone try it out, adding seasonings like salt, vinegar, and sugar, which again drew praise. This sesame paste could actually be transformed into so many different flavors—it was truly amazing!

Seeing the fresh fish, Lin Hao asked everyone if anyone knew how to make fish balls. A slightly lame man was pushed to stand up.

“Madam, this is my husband, Wang Bao. He learned to make fish balls when he was a child,” a familiar-looking woman said, pulling at the man.

Lin Hao recognized her; it was Li Tao, the cook who often assisted her. When she first learned her name, she remarked that it contained both plum and peach—whoever named her must have loved fruit!

"Oh, you've studied this before? Do you still remember how to do it?" Lin Hao asked hurriedly.

"I remember, but I haven't done it for many years, so I'm afraid I've become rusty." Wang Bao stammered, not daring to raise his head, looking honest and simple, completely different from his wife.

"It's okay, just give it a try. It's better than not knowing how," Lin Hao said nonchalantly. Making fish balls wasn't particularly difficult anyway.

Then, Lin Hao asked Wang Bao to start making fish balls. At first, his movements were a little clumsy, but he became more and more skilled. It was clear that he really knew how to make them, so Lin Hao was relieved.

He casually chatted with Li Tao, "He has this skill, so why are you all working here as servants? Didn't you ever think about making a living on your own?"

"Well, it's a long story. That year, my wife and I made some food to sell in the county. On the way, we ran into a group of damned thieves. They knocked over our things, and one of their horses even broke his leg. But they just drove off without a care for our lives." Li Tao said, still furious, pounding her chest with her fist.

She took a deep breath and continued, "Fortunately, the master happened to be returning home from his trip. Seeing how pitiful we were, he took us to the clinic and even paid for our medicine."

“My husband is bedridden and can’t move. He needs constant care. I had to beg you, sir, to buy us. It’s better than us starving to death.” As she spoke, Li Tao wiped away tears from the corners of her eyes.

Lin Hao also sighed, realizing how difficult life was for ordinary people in this world! But she was also secretly glad that she had transmigrated into the body of a master, so she could live a life free from worries about food and clothing.

Thinking of this, Lin Hao felt that she should stick close to Gu Liunian, after all, the livelihood of her whole family depended on him!

I heard that Gu Liunian usually prefers strong flavors, so he must also like spicy food.

Who can resist a spicy hot pot?

However, to achieve this, a divided hot pot is more suitable, since hot pot is more lively when there are many people! We can't leave out her cute little bun.

Lin Hao called over the kitchen manager and briefly described the shape of the new pot she wanted. Seeing that the manager understood, he nodded in satisfaction.

Just thinking about being able to eat a delicious hot pot with two broths soon makes my mouth water.

For now, we'll just have to make do with some mushroom soup!

He then instructed everyone to wash some fresh vegetables and noodles, as well as sliced ​​sweet potatoes and potatoes, and of course, various kinds of meat slices, all of which were sliced ​​thinly.

After preparing all this, Lin Hao sent someone to inform the second branch of the family that the first branch of the family would be having dinner together in the old lady's courtyard that evening, and invited them to join them.

As for whether the second wife's family would come, that was no longer within Lin Hao's considerations; she had already notified them anyway.