Siheyuan, I became a commercial tycoon in the culinary world

Lou Xiao'e's mother, Tan Yali, suddenly had an idea.

"Xiao'e, Aunt Li, since Xiaolin and Xiangyang are coming back today, I will cook for you myself!

I heard that He Ji Wine in Xiangyang is popular in the culinary world for its main dishes made of Tan’s cuisine, but I don’t know if my skills as a true descendant of Tan’s cuisine can compare to those of his chefs.”

"Mom, are you so happy that you're confused? I've never seen you cook in all these years..." Lou Xiao'e said in surprise.

"Xiao'e, that's because mom doesn't like to cook. Mom's cooking skills back then were unmatched by most people.

My Tan family cuisine was passed down from your grandmother, but I later married your father and did not engage in this industry..."

"Then why do you want to cook today?"

"That's because your son-in-law is the young master of Hejiyu Tower. How could he be impressed by the craftsmanship of ordinary people?..." Tan Yali said with a smile.

"Mom, are you really going to cook today?"

"That's for sure..."

"Okay! Then Aunt Li and I will help you..."

Lou Xiao'e knew that her mother had lived a life of luxury for so many years, so how could she endure such fatigue?

"That's good. Otherwise, I really can't do it alone..." Tan Yali nodded.

After saying that, she rolled up her sleeves and went into the kitchen.

Lou Xiao'e and Aunt Li followed in soon after.

Tan Yali then began to select the ingredients carefully. Each ingredient was carefully chosen by her to ensure the highest quality.

Lou Xiao'e and Aunt Li were standing by, preparing various tools and seasonings in an orderly manner according to Tan Yali's instructions.

"Xiao'e, the most important thing about Tan's cuisine is the freshness and quality of the ingredients. Look at this shark fin, it must be top-grade, without a trace of impurities." While selecting shark fins, Tan Yali passed on her experience to Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e listened carefully and nodded from time to time to show her understanding.

Then, Tan Yali started to process the ingredients.

Her technique is skillful and precise, and every movement is full of artistic sense.

For the first time, Lou Xiao'e felt the light emanating from her mother.

She watched her mother wash the shark fins and soak them in warm water to soften them.

Then, my mother started to prepare other ingredients, such as abalone, sea cucumber, chicken, etc.

While preparing the ingredients, Tan Yali would occasionally talk about her experience of learning Tan family cuisine when she was young.

"Back then, your grandmother was very strict with me. Every dish had to be cooked to perfection, without any sloppiness." Tan Yali recalled the past with a happy smile on her face.

Lou Xiao'e was filled with admiration and emotion as she listened to her mother's story.

After the ingredients were processed, Tan Yali started cooking.

She lit the stove, heated the pot, and poured in a proper amount of oil. After the oil was hot, she added onions, ginger, garlic and other seasonings into the pot and stir-fried them, emitting bursts of fragrance.

Next, she put the chicken into the pot and stir-fried it until the chicken changed color. Then, she added the appropriate amount of water, put in shark fins, abalone, sea cucumber and other ingredients, and started stewing.

The stewing process is long and requires patience.

Tan Yali always pays attention to the size of the fire and adjusts the fire from time to time. She knows that only by controlling the fire well can the taste of Tan's dishes be more delicious.

Lou Xiao'e and Aunt Li stood by, watching Tan Yali's operation quietly, their hearts full of anticipation.

As time went by, a rich aroma filled the kitchen.

The unique flavor of Tan’s cuisine is mouth-watering.

Tan Yali looked at the dishes in the pot and smiled with satisfaction.

"It's almost done. Just cook it for a while longer and it'll be ready to serve," she said.

She carefully plated each dish and asked Aunt Li and Lou Xiao'e to bring them to the table.

Lou Xiao'e couldn't help but admire these exquisite dishes.

"Mom, your cooking skills really opened my eyes today," she said excitedly.

When Sun Xiaolin and He Xiangyang walked into the house, they were immediately attracted by the rich aroma. They were moved to see Tan Yali cooking in person.

"Grandma, you cooked for me? It smells so good." Sun Xiaolin said excitedly.

He Xiangyang also nodded quickly to show his agreement.

Everyone sat around the dining table and began to enjoy this sumptuous meal of Tan's cuisine.

While introducing the characteristics and cooking methods of each dish, Tan Yali watched everyone enjoy the meal and felt very satisfied.

"This Tan family braised shark's fin is one of our Tan family cuisine's signature dishes. We use top-quality shark's fins and stew them carefully. It has a mellow taste and is rich in nutrition." Tan Yali said, pointing to a golden dish.

He Xiangyang tasted the dish carefully, with admiration in his eyes.

"Grandma, this dish is really delicious. I have never eaten such delicious Tan family cuisine," he said.

"How do the dishes compare to those at your He's Restaurant?" Tan Yali asked deliberately.

"Grandma, the dishes in my restaurant can't compare with what you cook, right? Just your thoughtfulness makes everything I eat taste sweet..." He Xiangyang said with a smile.

"You are such a sweet-talker, no wonder my Xiaolin was coaxed away by you..."

"Grandma, I swear to God, what I said is true. If you don't believe me, try going to our Heji Restaurant for a meal one day..." Upon seeing this, He Xiangyang argued loudly.

"Okay? When we are free someday, let's go meet our grandpa and dad..."

"Okay, but grandma, I'm afraid you can only see my dad in Hong Kong..."

"What's the matter? You can't see your grandfather..."

"No, my grandfather is old and in poor health, so he can't come to Hong Kong..."

"That's fine too. Anyway, I just need to meet a relative..."

"Eat quickly, eat quickly. If you don't eat now, the food will get cold and will not taste good anymore." Lou Xiao'e tried to smooth things over.

Sun Xiaolin also nodded in agreement: "Xiangyang, eat quickly. It is a blessing that you have accumulated over several lifetimes to be able to eat the food cooked by my grandma..."

After saying that, he picked up a piece of chicken with chopsticks and put it into He Xiangyang's bowl.

When everyone saw it, they all smiled knowingly!

The family started to taste the food.

Tan Yali and Lou Xiao'e asked Sun Xiaolin and He Xiangyang about their New Year celebrations in Jingzhou. He Xiangyang also introduced some information about He's Restaurant to everyone.

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious, as if the family had been together for a long time.

As each dish was tasted, this feast of Tan’s cuisine came to an end.

Everyone was very satisfied with the meal, with happy smiles on their faces.

"Grandma, today's meal is really delicious. I must learn more cooking from you in the future." Sun Xiaolin said, holding Tan Yali's hand.

Tan Yali smiled and said, "Okay, as long as you want to learn, grandma will teach you at any time."

He Xiangyang also stood up and expressed his gratitude to Tan Yali and Lou Xiaoe: “Grandma, thank you very much for making such a delicious meal for us today.

I will bring today’s gourmet experience back to Heji Restaurant, so that our chefs can also learn the essence of Tan’s cuisine.”