allonlinenovel Chapter 59 Stewed Goose
Chapter 59 Stewed Goose
As soon as Ye Qingchen stepped into her house, she was stunned by the scene before her. The spacious courtyard was bustling with activity! A group of people, of varying ages and backgrounds, were practicing their moves with great enthusiasm, each one completely focused and meticulous. The scene was truly breathtaking!
Then look at Little Yue'er in the crowd; she's even more eye-catching. She's tiny, like a little elf mixed in with the adults. Although she's just there to join in the fun, she performs each move with utmost seriousness. Not only is she incredibly cute, but her movements are also perfectly precise and accurate—she's practically a little martial arts prodigy. Looking at her adorable appearance, anyone couldn't help but feel affection for her.
Ye Qingchen shifted his gaze from the adorable little Yue'er to Dong Yijia, who stood not far away. Just a few days ago, she had appeared old and listless, as if time had eroded her youth and vitality. But now, standing before him, Dong Yijia seemed like a completely different person. She had not only regained her youthful appearance, her skin smooth and firm, but even her eyes were full of life and energy. She was as if reborn, radiating a unique charm.
Moreover, Ye Qingchen secretly speculated that this woman must have possessed profound dance skills in her youth. Judging from her current movements, whether it was a difficult backbend or a leg kick, it was all effortless for her. Every movement was fluid, natural, and graceful, as if she were not an ordinary person, but a fairy descended from heaven, untouched by worldly dust, her beauty so captivating and indescribable.
Ye Qingchen couldn't help but think that if she were given more time to hone her skills, making her movements more powerful and learning how to utilize her internal energy, then, regardless of other factors, she would certainly be able to handle petty thieves with ease. In that case, to some extent, she would already possess the ability to protect herself and wouldn't need to worry too much about her safety.
Dong Sheng seemed to have received guidance and instruction from Gu Changfeng, but it must be said that his performance was truly disappointing. From a distance, his clumsy figure resembled a rather unintelligent gorilla. No matter the movement, he always appeared extremely stiff, as if his various body parts lacked coordination and harmony, creating an awkward feeling that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move. This appearance was truly laughable, quite comical. Gu Changfeng probably regretted taking on such a clumsy apprentice!
However, if Dong Sheng can persevere in practicing these skills, given time, he might achieve some success. Once he grasps their essence, he will undoubtedly have an easier time in next year's imperial examination compared to other students with no martial arts background. After all, possessing a certain level of skill and agility is highly beneficial in dealing with various situations in the examination hall. Moreover, he won't be too sensitive to changes in temperature, ensuring a less stressful exam. Perhaps this slight advantage will be the key to his success in the examination and his advancement to high honors!
Just then, Ye Qingchen coughed softly. Although the cough was slight, it was like a thunderclap, startling Gu Changfeng, who was immersed in teaching and had a cold expression, so much so that he trembled all over. As if suddenly awakened, he instantly dropped from his superior posture and adopted an extremely worldly appearance.
Gu Changfeng strode up to Ye Qingchen with lightning speed, his face full of concern and eagerness. He hurriedly asked, "Miss Qingchen, are you feeling a little cold? Or are you too tired? Why don't you sit down and rest your feet?" His sudden change was so astonishing that everyone present was dumbfounded, completely unable to believe that the man before them, who was so different from before, was the same Gu Changfeng who was usually stern and aloof.
However, facing the astonished gazes and expressions of the crowd, Ye Qingchen smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned by their surprised looks. She then cleared her throat and said, "Everyone, you've all worked so hard learning kung fu today! And I, too, have exhausted myself teaching you all. So, to reward myself for my hard work, and also to properly encourage your diligence today, how about we have a special and sumptuous dinner tonight? I specially bought a lot of fresh ingredients when I came back! Tonight, let's enjoy a delicious stewed goose in an iron pot, and a fragrant barbecue feast!"
And so, an utterly unlucky goose fell into Ye Qingchen's "clutches." With practiced skill, she swiftly plucked the goose's thick feathers, then carefully cleaned it. With a few deft strokes of her knife, the goose was chopped into even pieces, which slid into the steaming pot.
During this process, even if others wanted to help, they couldn't find any opportunity. Ye Qingchen's movements were simply too fast and efficient, as if these tasks were made for her. Before long, a large pot of fragrant stewed goose was ready! And this pot didn't just contain goose meat; there were also golden, tempting corn pieces, bright red shrimp, translucent glass noodles, and plump steamed buns!
As soon as the lid was lifted, an incredibly rich aroma of soy sauce swept over the small courtyard like a surging tide. Gu Changfeng's men, who were busy running their hot pot business in the yard, couldn't help but stop what they were doing and crane their necks to look. They sniffed deeply and exclaimed, "Wow, this smells absolutely amazing! If we could make this into a dish and sell it in our restaurant, it would definitely attract countless customers!" Some were even already dreaming of opening a shop specializing in this kind of stewed goose.
However, faced with everyone's enthusiastic suggestions, Ye Qingchen simply smiled and said unhurriedly, "Don't be in such a hurry, everyone. To make such delicious stewed goose, we first need to ensure we have enough geese. Currently, we don't raise many geese in our mountain village. Once they've grown up, you can come and buy them to cook! We'll definitely make you a fortune then!" Hearing this, although everyone was still eager to try it, they could only suppress their impatient feelings for the time being and continue to bury themselves in their work.