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Chapter 109 Soup Rice

Before long, a strong smell of meat filled the room.

The pork rib soup is ready to boil.

Ouyang Mengmian turned down the heat and let the pork rib soup simmer for a while before adding the black fungus and the winter melon that had been sliced ​​in advance.

The fire on the stove was turned to high again and cooked for about ten minutes. After Ouyang Mengmian seasoned the soup, he turned off the fire, and the pork rib soup was finally ready!

The fragrant rice had already been prepared. Ouyang Mengmian skillfully scooped up two bowls of hot soup and placed them carefully on the dining table.

At first, she didn't realize there was anything wrong with these simple meals - since leaving the Ouyang family, she gradually got used to the days of being alone outside. After all, for her who was not good at cooking, her expectations for food had already been reduced to the simplest level.

However, at this moment, a small doubt suddenly came to Ouyang Mengmian's mind: Although she could accept this simple combination of soup and rice, could Su Jingsi accept this way of eating?

Before cooking, she only considered what kind of food she would cook, but she didn't think about whether Su Jingsi liked it or not. Although it seemed a little late to think about this issue now, Ouyang Mengmian still felt that she should make up for it.

Ouyang Mengmian couldn't help but shift his gaze to Su Jingsi beside him, trying to catch a hint of dissatisfaction or disgust from his expression.

Fortunately, Su Jingsi's face did not show any disdain, which made Ouyang Mengmian's tense heart relax a little. After thinking for a while, Ouyang Mengmian still felt that he needed to ask Su Jingsi's opinion in person.

"The only dish that goes well with rice is pork rib soup. Su Jingsi, do you... feel that today's meal is too crude?"

Su Jingsi was staring at the steaming pork ribs soup and rice, as if he was lost in some kind of contemplation. At this moment, Ouyang Mengmian's gentle question brought him back to reality from his thoughts.

For Su Jingsi, being able to stay in this room with Ouyang Mengmian at this moment was already a huge surprise and unexpected happiness bestowed by God. And now he could even taste the food she cooked herself. This joy was beyond words, so how could he have the leisure to care about what he was eating!

His eyes slowly moved towards Ouyang Mengmian, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude. At this moment, everything in the world seemed to no longer be important, only the person in front of him and this rare warm atmosphere were the most precious.

"No, it's not crude, I like it very much. Rice soaked in soup, very good." Su Jingsi did not let Ouyang Mengmian wait too long, and quickly answered her question in a sincere tone.

Originally, Su Jingsi's words were enough, but he still felt it was not enough and added: "As long as it's you who did it...anything is fine."

After saying that, Su Jingsi lowered his head quickly like a cat afraid of having its tail stepped on, and used a spoon to stir the food in front of him.

Ouyang Mengmian was deeply touched by Su Jingsi's answer. She originally thought that even if Su Jingsi would not directly say that the food she made for him was too simple out of politeness, he would still expect a more refined meal in his heart.

After all, China is a country of culinary arts, and people usually use food to express their passion and concern for their friends. Especially since Su Jingsi was injured because of her, she should have prepared a more sumptuous meal for him.

However, Su Jingsi's response just now was completely beyond Ouyang Mengmian's expectations. Not only did he not show any dislike or dissatisfaction with the simple meal, but he was full of gratitude and recognition for everything she did - this made Ouyang Mengmian feel unprecedented warmth and peace of mind.

Ouyang Mengmian stared at Su Jingsi quietly, watching him lower his head slightly and start to concentrate on enjoying the simple meal in front of him. He ate every bite so seriously, as if the ordinary food in front of him was the most delicious delicacy in the world.

Su Jingsi's face later revealed a satisfied and happy expression - this made Ouyang Mengmian sincerely feel that Su Jingsi was expressing to her his high recognition of her cooking skills.

You know, for someone who is not very proficient in cooking, it is rare to get high praise from his own diners by practicing and immersing himself in the eating method. Su Jingsi's affirmation was like a warm current that seeped into Ouyang Mengmian's heart, making her feel warm.

Ouyang Mengmian looked at Su Jingsi with joy. When Su Jingsi felt her gaze and looked over tentatively, she smiled sweetly at him. Then she quickly picked up the spoon beside her and poured spoonfuls of pork rib soup on the rice. After gently stirring it evenly, she couldn't wait to put it into her mouth and tasted the flavor carefully.

Every grain of rice is soaked in the delicious soup, with a soft and glutinous texture; the ribs are stewed just right, and the meat is tender. The winter melon is refreshing, and the fungus is thick. Just a simple soup and a meal are enough to satisfy people.

Ouyang Mengmian was intoxicated by the wonderful taste of the food she cooked, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised into a happy arc.