bookcurios Chapter 268 Eating Barbecue
Chapter 268 Eating Barbecue
Thinking of the grandfather Feng Yanan mentioned, Yan Lingxiao asked softly: "So you still have relatives in that world, right?"
Feng Yanan nodded gently, her voice choking with sobs: "I still have an elderly grandfather. He must be very sad, after all, I have passed away in that world. Every time I think of him bearing the pain of losing me alone, my heart aches. If he knew I was still alive, how great it would be!"
Yan Lingxiao looked at the tears in her eyes, and his heart was beating. He asked softly, "Do you only have a grandfather?"
Feng Yanan nodded slightly, tears streaming down her cheeks: "I am an orphan, and my grandfather raised me. He has given so much for me, but I haven't had the chance to repay him well..." When she said this, she could no longer control her emotions, and tears burst out.
Seeing this, Yan Lingxiao felt a pang of pain in his heart. He gently put his arm around Feng Yanan's shoulders and let her lean on him. He knew that comfort at this moment was more important than any words. He silently patted her back, letting her feel his support and company.
Yan Lingxiao felt a pang of pain when he heard Feng Yanan say that she was an orphan. He imagined her suffering alone in that world, helpless and having no one to rely on, and a strong desire to protect her surged in his heart.
He hugged Feng Yanan tightly, as if he wanted to use his strength to dispel all her sadness and pain. He looked at her deeply, his eyes full of firmness and determination.
"You will no longer be alone, you still have me." Yan Lingxiao's voice was gentle but firm, as if he was making an eternal promise to her.
He secretly vowed that no matter what difficulties and challenges he would encounter in the future, he would do his best to protect her, cherish her, and make her feel the warmth and love she had never experienced before.
After opening their hearts to each other, the relationship between Feng Yanan and Yan Lingxiao undoubtedly became closer. After that, Yan Lingxiao would spend a few hours with Feng Yanan almost every day before reluctantly leaving.
It was mid-September, the sun was shining, and everything in the mansion seemed so harmonious and peaceful.
At 15:30, Feng Yanan stood at the gate of the mansion, looking out from time to time, as if waiting for something. Seeing this, Xiaohong, who was standing beside her, couldn't help but joked, "Miss, the prince may have been tripped up by something, so don't wait any longer." Feng Yanan pretended to be angry and scolded, "Well, Xiaohong, you dare to tease the master, I'll beat you up!" As she said that, she pretended to beat Xiaohong, and the two of them started to play in the yard, and their laughter spread throughout the courtyard.
At this time, Xue'er came back exhausted. She had been accompanying the children in the courtyard for a while. When she saw Feng Yanan, her eyes were full of joy: "Big sister, I'm back!" Feng Yanan was also very happy to see her back: "Xue'er, why are you here? Is there something wrong over there?" Xue'er shook her head and said with a smile: "It's not a big deal, I just missed you!" Feng Yanan smiled and scratched Xue'er's nose: "You are so sweet!"
Then, Xueer said seriously, "Big sister, Aunt Hu said that it is already mid-September and the weather is getting colder, so we need to buy some clothes for the children. Let me tell you." Feng Yanan nodded after hearing this, and seemed to remember something in her mind, but it was a little vague. She simply stopped thinking about it and said to Xueer, "Xueer, you are right, Aunt Hu is really thoughtful. Ask her to hire a few embroiderers and craftsmen who can make clothes to make a few more clothes for each child. The fabrics must be good, we are not short of money, and we need to make them comfortable and warm."
Feng Yanan's words were full of love and care for the children, making Xue'er and Xiaohong feel her warmth and kindness. The three of them stood in the yard, talking and laughing! It was a peaceful scene!
As the sun sets in the west, the sky is dyed with a brilliant orange-red. The sun slowly sinks, casting its last rays of light on the earth, as if covering the whole world with a layer of golden gauze. Feng Yanan stands in the courtyard, looking at this picturesque scenery, and a feeling of joy surges in her heart.
She turned to Xiaohong and Xueer beside her and said, "The sunset today is especially beautiful. Why don't we enjoy a barbecue while enjoying this beautiful view." Upon hearing this, Xiaohong and Xueer's eyes flashed with excitement, and they jumped for joy.
For these two little maids, it was not the first time for them to eat barbecue with Feng Yanan. Therefore, they were not as confused and curious as when they first heard about barbecue. At this moment, they were simply looking forward to the upcoming feast of delicious food.
Feng Yanan ordered the servants to prepare charcoal fire.
When the servants carefully brought the charcoal fire, Feng Yanan, Xiaohong and Xueer gathered around with great interest. The charcoal fire was burning in the oven, making crackling sounds, accompanied by a slight heat wave, adding a bit of liveliness and warmth to this quiet evening.
Feng Yanan skillfully picked up a few marinated slices of meat with a pair of iron tongs and gently placed them on the grill. As soon as the meat slices touched the hot charcoal, they immediately made a sizzling sound, accompanied by an alluring aroma. She carefully turned the meat slices over to ensure that each side was evenly heated, making them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Xiaohong and Xue'er were busy preparing seasonings and vegetables. They carefully mixed various seasonings together to make a variety of delicious dipping sauces. At the same time, they also washed and cut the vegetables into slices to prepare to eat with the barbecue.
As the charcoal fire roasted, the meat slices gradually became golden and attractive, emitting a mouth-watering aroma. Feng Yanan picked up a piece of roasted meat, dipped it in a little seasoning, and put it in his mouth to chew gently. The tenderness of the meat and the spicy flavor of the seasoning intertwined in his mouth, leaving an endless aftertaste.
Xiaohong and Xueer also couldn't wait to taste the barbecue. They followed Feng Yanan's example, dipping the meat slices in the sauce and putting them into their mouths, with satisfied and happy smiles on their faces.
"Miss," Xiaohong was eating the barbecue with her mouth full of deliciousness, but she still couldn't help but exclaimed vaguely: "Why is the meat I grill always hard and dry, while the meat you grill is so delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and fragrant!" Her face was filled with satisfaction and curiosity, and her eyes flashed with admiration for Feng Yanan's barbecue skills.
After hearing this, Feng Yanan laughed and said, "Xiaohong, grilling meat is not something you can do by simply flipping it over. It requires a skill." As she spoke, she turned the grilled meat in her hand again. The meat slices made a sizzling sound under the roasting flames and gave off an enticing aroma.
"You see, you have to control the heat well when grilling meat. If the fire is too big, it will easily burn, and if the fire is too small, it will not be cooked through. Also, the frequency of turning the meat over is very important. Turn it over from time to time so that the meat slices are heated evenly." Feng Yanan explained patiently while demonstrating.
Xue'er also came over and watched Feng Yanan grilling meat with curiosity. She listened to Feng Yanan's explanation and nodded from time to time, as if she had also understood the trick of grilling meat.