Yan Yu Coconut Sago

Lin Tian stared blankly at Gan Yan Yu, chewing the pineapple in his mouth.

It was so sour it made his teeth ache!

Pineapple without saltwater was a total mouth killer.

But Yan Yu's smile was too sweet~

He'd just have to force it down.

After swallowing the pineapple, Lin Tian put on a serious, thoughtful expression.

"Sweet!"

Gan Yan Yu looked slightly confused. She put the finger that had just grabbed the pineapple into her mouth and sucked on it.

She frowned.

"It's so sour, Lin Tian. Do you have no taste buds?"

"???"

Fine, fine, so this is how we're playing it!

I treat you like a side dish, and you think I'm the one to be eaten with it!

After all the ingredients were prepped, Gan Yan Yu stood before the stove and took a deep breath.

Heat the wok, add oil!

Add the chicken and pan-fry until golden brown.

Remove.

Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant.

Add the pineapple, stir-fry evenly.

Add the chicken.

There were no particularly astonishing techniques.

But every step was executed with extreme caution and care.

In summary, there was only one word for it—

Steady!

She even carefully compared the amounts of salt and oil three times before adding them.

Even though she had been chatting with Lin Tian while preparing the ingredients earlier.

The moment she started stir-frying, she was completely in the zone.

It was as if a barrier instantly formed around her, isolating her from everything else.

Lin Tian didn't dare to speak, not even to breathe heavily.

Perhaps Gan Yan Yu wasn't a master chef.

But she could use 100% of her meticulousness and focus to ensure that not a single step would go wrong.

This was Gan Yan Yu.

The talented musician who might not be the smartest, but was absolutely meticulous when it came to things she loved.

"Done!"

Gan Yan Yu scooped the stir-fried dish onto a plate.

Lin Tian rubbed his hands together, ready to try it first.

But the girl's spatula suddenly blocked his path—

"There are still two more dishes. Wait until everything is finished before eating."

"Okay?"

Gan Yan Yu said softly.

Her tone was one of a request.

"Okay."

Since the chef was coaxing him like this, Lin Tian felt too embarrassed to just dig in.

"Excuse me!"

Lin Tian raised his hand again.

"Speak."

"Teacher Gan, what's the next dish?"

Gan Yan Yu turned her head, and a mischievous smile appeared on her pure, young face.

"Sweet and sour pork ribs."

"No..."

Lin Tian jumped up at the sound, "The sugar content is too high!"

"What's wrong with it being a little sweet? Isn't sweet food delicious?"

"Then let me ask again, what's the third dish?"

"Stir-fried lettuce."

This dish was a bit more normal, but it was also sweet.

"Just because you like dessert doesn't mean you have to eat sweet food for meals. Teacher Gan, can you stop being so dedicated to your persona?"

"But I just like it this way," Gan Yan Yu said somewhat innocently. "I've been researching these dishes for a long time!"

With the girl saying that, Lin Tian didn't feel it was appropriate to interrupt her.

All sweet dishes, as long as the food tastes good, it's not a big problem.

"And, there's one last dish coming up, the secret menu!" Gan Yan Yu said quietly, holding up an index finger. Although she didn't know why she had to say it quietly; in this tiny kitchen, it was unlikely there was a third person.

"Secret menu?" Lin Tian's eyes narrowed, sensing something unusual.

"Mm," Gan Yan Yu said mysteriously. "You just wait!"

Soon, the sweet and sour pork ribs and stir-fried lettuce were also served.

Gan Yan Yu washed the pot clean, then turned and walked to the refrigerator. She took out a white plastic bottle.

"What's this?" Lin Tian didn't remember purchasing this item.

"Sago, I bought it."

Gan Yan Yu opened the plastic bottle and poured the crystal-clear white balls into the pot, adding water and bringing it to a boil. After cooking, Gan Yan Yu scooped out the balls and poured them into cold water to cool. Then, she continued to add white thick paste, milk, and white sugar, taken from the refrigerator, back into the pot and continued to cook.

What dish is this now? Lin Tian was dumbfounded. Despite his many years of kitchen experience, he couldn't figure out what Gan Yan Yu was making.

Following the three dishes with excessive sugar content, Gan Yan Yu began to transform into an evil little witch! In the big pot were various magical, unknown ingredients. As for what kind of magical soup it would turn out to be, no one knew. But one thing was certain: this magical soup would surely have the power to bewitch people's hearts. Because no matter what, Lin Tian would eat it.

It wasn't until the aroma of coconut milk filled the entire kitchen that Lin Tian realized. So, that thick white liquid earlier was coconut cream. Ahaha, I thought it was coconut cream. Speaking of which, the name "sago" sounds very familiar. I feel like I often see it in dessert shops? Could it be?!

Finally, Gan Yan Yu added the sago into the pot, along with watermelon chunks and banana slices, which she had also bought at the supermarket. She served it in two glass cups.

"Ta-da!" Gan Yan Yu turned around, holding up the cups, and proudly declared, "Yan Yu Coconut Sago!"

"Why not just call it Coconut Sago?"

"Because this was made by Yan Yu."

"Then the pineapple chicken from earlier could also be called Yan Yu Pineapple Chicken, right?"

"It could, but Yan Yu usually only names her signature dishes with her own name!"

Alright, alright. From now on, this place will be called Gan Yan Yu Plaza! Lin Tian should have guessed it earlier. It was rare to give Gan Yan Yu a chance to cook, how could she not make a dessert?

Soon, the three dishes and one dessert were all served on the table. As expected of dishes made by a girl, the presentation was indeed very exquisite.

Both the Pineapple Chicken and the Sweet and Sour Pork looked quite appealing.

He just didn't know how they tasted.

Gan Yan Yu hadn't let him try them earlier, but now, after serving the rice, Lin Tian was the first to pick up his chopsticks.

He picked up a piece of chicken.

As Lin Tian put it in his mouth, Gan Yan Yu's expression clearly became solemn.

She stared intently at Lin Tian.

In fact, Lin Tian was even more nervous than Gan Yan Yu.

Earlier in the kitchen, Lin Tian had already given Gan Yan Yu a very high rating in his mind.

If he ate it and found it wasn't good, and it turned into a whole mess, solidifying the "CJB" title.

Lin Tian would be very upset.

Fortunately.

After Lin Tian took a bite.

As the juice exploded in his mouth, the refreshing taste of pineapple mixed with the crispiness of the fried chicken.

"Delicious!"

Lin Tian immediately gave his honest evaluation.

Soon, he tried the Sweet and Sour Pork as well.

The sweet and sour flavor was also excellent, comparable to what was served in fancy hotels outside!

Gan Yan Yu's ability to learn was truly impressive!

"That's good."

Seeing Lin Tian enjoying his meal, the girl's mood also brightened.

"Oh right, there's also the sago."

Lin Tian picked up the cup on the table.

"It's Yan Yu Coconut Sago," Gan Yan Yu corrected him seriously. "I used to make this dessert often at my grandfather's coffee shop!"

"Mhm, mhm." Lin Tian raised the cup and took a sip.

"Speaking of which, I'm not going to school right now, and I'm a bit at a loss for what to do at home. I figured I can't just rely on that 800 yuan living expense."

Gan Yan Yu pouted, looking up at the ceiling as she pondered.

"I was thinking, maybe I should reopen my grandfather's coffee shop."

"Pfft!"

Lin Tian almost spat out the sago.