Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 298 Hot Pot, Coal Stove

Xiaoyu saw that the fire was almost ready and said with a smile, "Okay, okay, everyone, let's get ready for the hot pot."

Yu Yu was the first to cheer. She quickly picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of beef as thin as a cicada's wing and put it into the pot. As soon as the beef touched the boiling soup, it instantly changed color and curled up.

Li Hao was not to be outdone. He took a few chopsticks of mutton and said, "Let's taste it first to see if there's anything that needs to be improved. Once we're satisfied, we'll recommend it to the diners."

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao curiously followed their example, carefully putting various ingredients into the pot, their eyes fixed on the food rolling in the pot, full of novelty and anticipation.

After a while, Ah Fu and Ah Cai also came over and sat down. Everyone was eating hot pot and enjoying the delicious food, and laughter echoed in the house.

The ingredients in the pot were bubbling up and down with the soup, and the fresh, fragrant and spicy aroma filled the air. Everyone's face was filled with satisfaction and happiness. In this cold weather, this hot pot meal warmed everyone's body and mind.

Yu Yu's cheeks were bulging, and his mouth was stuffed with freshly cooked meat slices. He said incoherently: "It smells so good, the taste is simply amazing!" The chopsticks in his hand did not stop, and he reached into the pot to pick up the boiling vegetables.

Xiaoyu looked at Yuyu wolfing down the food, feeling both amused and worried. She quickly said, "Slow down. There are still so many ingredients in the pot. Don't be in a hurry. Be careful not to burn yourself."

As she spoke, Xiaoyu handed over a dipping sauce dish, "Here, dip it in this sauce, it tastes even better."

Yu Yu took the dipping sauce dish, dipped his food in it casually, and couldn't wait to put the food into his mouth. He ate so much that his eyes narrowed and he nodded in satisfaction.

The people around couldn't help laughing when they saw Yu Yu eating. The busy and tired atmosphere caused by preparing for the hot pot business was instantly dispelled by the cheerful laughter.

Everyone quickened their pace and enjoyed the delicious hot pot to their heart's content. The house was filled with warmth and fragrance.

Cheng Chumo chewed the hot pot mutton, his eyes wide open, and said with surprise, "This hot pot is simply the best delicacy in the world! I have never eaten anything so unique and delicious. The heat goes straight up my throat and warms my whole body!"

Qin Huaidao nodded beside him, agreeing, "That's right! A pot like this in winter is better than any delicacies from land and sea. This soup is fresh and delicious. After the ingredients are boiled, they are coated in the rich broth, and then dipped in this special sauce. Every bite is intoxicating."

When Yuyu heard their praise, her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled and said proudly, "Of course! We carefully developed this hot pot, and I guarantee you'll want more!"

At this time, the house was filled with steam and the aroma of hot pot filled every corner.

Everyone sat together, enjoying the delicious food, laughing and chatting happily. They were so happy that they completely forgot the cold outside and immersed themselves in the warmth and joy brought by the hot pot.

Li Hao swallowed the food in his mouth and said in agreement, "It turns out that hot pot tastes better in a cold place. It's freezing outside, but we're gathered around this steaming hot pot inside. The contrast between the cold and the hot makes the taste even better."

Cheng Chumo also sighed, "That's right. Although the hot food we eat on weekdays is delicious, it's not as comfortable as hot pot in such a cold weather. As I eat, I feel warm from the inside out, and all the coldness is gone."

Yuyu nodded repeatedly, gesturing with her chopsticks in the air. "That's right. Eating hot pot in cold weather makes you feel more energetic the more you eat. You feel like your whole body has become lighter. Winter in Chang'an, the Tang Dynasty, will be even more delicious with hot pot as your companion."

Everyone echoed in agreement, laughter echoed in the room, and the soup in the hot pot was still bubbling.

Everyone continued to eat the ingredients, enjoying the warmth and comfort that is unique to hot pot in this cold winter.

Ah Cai chuckled as he picked up a piece of mutton, put it in the pot and simmered it for a few times. He said, "Just like that, simmer one piece at a time. The tender meat slices are coated in the rich broth and taste amazing."

Yuyu followed suit, using her chopsticks non-stop to stuff the cooked meat and vegetables into her mouth, mumbling, "I can eat many more slices, it's so delicious."

Everyone sat around the hot pot, eating with chopsticks, and laughing and chatting.

The ingredients in the pot gradually decreased, everyone was full, and everyone's face was filled with satisfaction.

Cheng Chumo leaned back in his chair, patted his slightly bulging belly, and said, "I haven't eaten so full and satisfied in a long time. This hot pot is really good."

Qin Huaidao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, after eating this meal, I feel full of strength, the coldness has been driven away completely, and I feel relaxed all over."

Xiaoyu looked at everyone eating happily and said with a smile: "Okay, everyone has eaten a lot and looks full. Let's save the remaining ingredients for dinner."

So everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks and ended the sumptuous hot pot meal with satisfaction.

After Ah Fu and Chef Mi finished their meal, they looked at each other and stood up to go to the kitchen. Ah Fu said as he walked, "We're almost done eating. We need to get ready quickly. We might have a lot of diners coming to try the hot pot tonight."

Chef Mi nodded, rolled up his sleeves, and went into the kitchen to get busy. The sounds of pots and pans could be heard on the stove again.

Yu Yu, Xiao Yu, Li Hao, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao were still sitting there, leaning back in their chairs with satisfied looks on their faces, and no one wanted to move.

Yuyu burped, covered her mouth, smiled a little embarrassedly, and said, "I ate too much, I don't feel like moving now."

Xiaoyu patted her hands gently and said with a smile, "You are just greedy, but this hot pot is really hard to stop eating."

Li Hao stretched lazily, looked at Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao and said jokingly, "You two ate quite a lot today. If this gets out, I'm afraid others will be surprised that the young master of a minister's family eats so lavishly."

Cheng Chumo laughed heartily and waved his hand nonchalantly: "Who cares? With such a delicious hot pot, why would I care about that? We have delicious food today, so let's eat it first."

Qin Huaidao also laughed, and the few of them chatted for a while, reminiscing about the delicious hot pot and enjoying this comfortable and warm afternoon.

Yuyu slapped her head, as if she suddenly remembered something, and said with wide eyes, "We're having a lively hot pot party, but why don't we see our cats and dogs joining in the fun? Usually they always hang around whenever there's something delicious."