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"Bang," the old wooden door was casually closed by Uncle Ta, cutting off the gaze of the three. At this moment, each lost in their own thoughts, they snapped back to reality, looking at each other without speaking, creating a somewhat cold atmosphere.
Fatty's face grew redder, losing any trace of his earlier bravado, unsure of what to say. Uncle Ta's previous words had left Fatty with no face to boast to Yuming.
"Let's eat first; the porridge will get cold."
In this chilly moment, it was Lin, who was usually the most indifferent, who broke the silence. After saying this, he ignored the other two and picked up his bowl to drink the porridge.
"Uh, right, brother, Fat Brother, let's eat!"
Yuming seemed somewhat distracted; he snapped back to reality and awkwardly smiled at the two before picking up his porcelain bowl and drinking, completely lacking the earlier anticipation as if breakfast was unnecessary.
Fatty also buried his head in his bowl, slurping loudly. It was unclear whether it was due to embarrassment or because the porridge was too delicious; he didn't lift his head at all.
For a while, only the sound of Fatty slurping could be heard in the room.
Until Yuming picked up a porcelain spoon and took his first sip of porridge. This was Yuming's first time tasting Lin's cooking, marking his first step into Lin's culinary trap that he would never escape from for the rest of his life.
"Hmm?"
Just moments ago distracted Yuming suddenly froze as he tasted the Four-Flavor Blood Nourishing Porridge. His eyes widened in disbelief as if he had witnessed something incredible!
In reality, he had just experienced something extraordinary.
The rice porridge didn’t seem remarkable at first glance; its thick broth was glistening with oil. A casual look would reveal that there was a broth base within it, which wasn’t uncommon.
Any chef with some craftsmanship would add broth while cooking the porridge or noodles to enhance the flavor of what would otherwise be bland.
If there was anything truly special about it, it would be the aroma mixed with traditional Chinese medicine. However, Yuming had already encountered that scent before; upon smelling it again, it didn’t seem so extraordinary.
Yuming is a person with a background; he enjoys gourmet food and considers tasting delicacies as a hobby. Naturally, he has tried many dishes, not just the exquisite flavors of the world but also the freshest ingredients.
This glutton, who eats wherever he goes, is a more seasoned and professional foodie than Fatty, and his taste is quite discerning.
The food that can leave Yuming momentarily stunned must be extraordinary.
Even though Lin did not use excessive culinary techniques in this dish, it still showcased his nearly peak abilities. Looking across Azure Planet, there are indeed very few who can compare to him!
At first taste, the porridge only presents an exceptionally smooth texture, somewhat reminiscent of cream, with a hint of chicken broth's aroma. Aside from that richness, there really isn't anything else remarkable to note.
Initially, this level of porridge left Yuming somewhat disappointed; the herbal fragrance he anticipated did not appear, seemingly drowned out by the strong chicken broth flavor.
While the chicken broth is light, it seems there is even less herbal content, making it hard to discern. In this case, it feels like a failed dish.
Every ingredient in cooking has its significance, just like in this Four-Flavor Blood Nourishing Porridge where the focus lies on "four flavors." The result is that none of those flavors are present—how could one not be disappointed?
The sense of disappointment caused Yuming's brow to twitch slightly. He chewed a couple of times before swallowing the Rice Porridge.
Lindu observed Yuming's subtle facial expressions; instead of worrying about the disappointment reflected in Yuming's eyes, he chuckled lightly.
"Try my pickled cucumbers; they're quite good."
Lin Qing smiled and pushed the plate of cucumbers in front of Yuming.
"Thank you, brother."
Yuming replied with a smile that felt somewhat forced; this trip seemed less worthwhile than expected. He hadn't anticipated that what appeared to be extravagant from Lin would turn out to be so lacking, leaving him utterly disappointed.
The moment he opened his mouth, Yuming suddenly froze again. In that instant, it felt like something had erupted in his mouth, leaving him with a delightful taste.
That strange flavor carried a hint of bitterness, mingled with the fragrant aroma of chicken soup, reminiscent of the sweet medicinal pills he used to eat. Although it had a medicinal taste, he couldn't help but want to savor it endlessly!
"What is this..."
The disappointment in Yuming's eyes vanished, replaced by a look of astonishment. He turned to Lin, unsure how to express the magical experience of this moment.
His taste buds seemed to have been struck hard, numbed to the true essence of this flavor!
The taste was too extraordinary, too complex! Even though Yuming had tasted countless famous dishes and critiqued many renowned chefs, he couldn't find the words to describe the wonder of this Herbal Cuisine!
"Do you know an old saying from Azure Planet? It goes, 'Giving someone roses leaves a lingering fragrance on your hands...' Originally about moral character, but if you only understand its literal meaning, it shares a similar essence with the key point of this dish."
Lin answered proudly. The reason why the preparation of this dish was so precise was that behind that precision lay a calculation regarding the person tasting it!
This was a blatant scheme! A calculation laid out before you that made you willingly fall for it!
"This dish was designed this way from the start. It first intoxicates your palate with the rich flavor of chicken soup, giving a heavy greasy sensation that obscures the nature of plain congee and leads to disappointment... But actually! In that moment of disappointment, you'll realize you were wrong!"
Yuming was entranced, swallowing repeatedly as the aroma continued to spread. The faint medicinal scent grew stronger, enough to overshadow the earlier chicken soup fragrance and completely unveil the essence of Herbal Cuisine!
"And it's wrong in an outrageous way!"
At that moment, Fatty chimed in. The Rice Porridge in his hand had long been finished; he slammed his bowl down on the table with a loud clatter.
"Only after falling into the abyss of disappointment do you realize how bright hope can be!"
It was rare for Fatty to be so artistic, licking his lips as he uttered those words.
Indeed, Lin utilized this contrasting method.
When it comes to the aroma and richness of the porridge, it cannot be considered an exceptional dish, yet this careful calculation makes it irresistible, leaving you lingering and unable to pull away!
"Absolutely, absolutely!"
Yuming nodded repeatedly, responding hastily. The flavor in his mouth gradually faded, and he eagerly took another sip of the porridge.
One spoonful after another, he simply couldn't stop!
Lin maintained a calm smile, leisurely sipping his porridge. He thought to himself that the true essence of the Four-Flavor Blood Nourishing Porridge had yet to be unleashed; soon, there would be a shocking surprise for them.
Lin was not in a hurry. From time to time, he would take a bite of the crisp cucumber, which was sweet and tangy.
Eating a piece at just the right moment could alleviate the intense medicinal aroma, preventing it from completely overwhelming the taste buds. This way, the delightful sensation brought by the flavor would last even longer!
In no time at all, the three of them finished the Rice Porridge, taking no more than five minutes.
The other two were even more voracious; after finishing their porridge, they dryly polished off the plate of cucumbers, their mouths filled with the satisfying crunching sounds.
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