Chapter 53 (continued)

Yan Kexing glanced at him, just about to speak.

Lin Chengqian immediately withdrew his hand, looking as timid as the Langwa beside him. "I have no objections."

Shi Wen at the geese, Shi Wen said, "They all look delicious. How about we make stewed goose this time, with less seasoning, to taste the natural flavor of the goose? And let's see how the geese raised on the ranch are doing."

Yan Kexing: "Then let's stew the goose. I'll start stewing it early so you can come back and eat it sooner."

Shi Wen immediately replied, "Alright, I'll drive the cattle and sheep out and come right back. I'll ask two people to come and help with the herding later."

Gong Jiang and the other two listened from the side, unable to get a word in edgewise, so they silently carried the goose to the kitchen.

After confirming that their teacher and Brother Shi couldn't hear him, Lin Chengqian leaned closer to Gong Jiang and Ge Yue and whispered, "Don't you guys feel that the atmosphere between the teacher and Brother Shi is a bit off? It seems like outsiders can't get in the way at all."

Ge Yue even lower, "I noticed it when you went to feed the sheep. I was squatting among them, just like Heiwa and the others, completely ignored."

Gong Jiang glanced at Lin Chengqian, then at Ge Yue: "The fact that the teacher didn't kick us out and let us have some alone time already shows how deep the teacher-student relationship is."

Lin Chengqian and Ge Yue: "..."

Today, we're stewing goose at home, Shi Wen seems to have lost interest in even herding livestock.

He hurriedly drove the cattle and sheep to Pasture No. 1, handed them over to Old Man Ma, and asked the herdsman Aini to help herd the weaned sheep. Then he took a pack of dogs home.

When he got home, the goose was already being stewed.

The aroma wafted from the chimney and windows, filling the entire yard with the scent of meat.

The two Hu Zai transformed into dogs, squatting directly outside the kitchen and sniffing the aroma in the air.

The Langwa was shivering from the cold, its little nose running, but it still squatted outside the kitchen, occasionally barking twice in its babyish voice to beg for food.

Ge Yue couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he carried the Langwa back into the house. It then waddled out on its four short legs and squatted outside the kitchen.

Gong Jiang and Lin Chengqian, standing outside the kitchen, couldn't help but deeply inhale the aroma wafting from inside.

Shi Wen peeked into the kitchen and saw Yan Kexing busy at the stove.

The broth in the pot was boiling, and the whole goose was lifted up and placed on top of the pot. Yan Kexing was pouring the black broth over it spoonful by spoonful.

The rich aroma is fully released as the broth rises.

Shi Wen couldn't help but exclaim, "It smells so good!"

Yan Kexing his head and beckoned him over.

Shi Wen lift their foot.

Upon seeing this, the two Hu Zai immediately stood up, ran forward, and stretched out their paws to grab Shi Wen's trouser leg, seemingly wanting to follow him into the kitchen.

Yan Kexing lowered his head slightly, looking at the two Hu Zai with a calm yet dignified gaze.

The two Hu Zai howled and reluctantly let go of Shi Wen's pants, not daring to follow him inside.

The little ones in Shi Wen's family, except for Cong Zai, are not allowed to enter the kitchen.

The two Hu Zai tried to sneak in by acting cute, but failed. They could only squat at the kitchen doorway and let out long "roars" as they looked up at the sky.

Shi Wen was speechless. He bent down and rubbed the two Hu Zai' fluffy heads before going into the kitchen, washing his hands in the sink, and then looking at the goose stewed by Yan Kexing.

The piping hot soup still smelled delicious.

Shi Wen peeked into the pot at the goose and exclaimed, "Wow, it smells so good! What kind of cooking method is this? The goose looks especially delicious!"

Yan Kexing: "The braising method allows the goose to retain its elasticity during thorough stewing, preventing it from becoming too soft and losing its texture."

Shi Wen, "So, you're just pouring the soup on top like this?"

"To make its aroma more concentrated, and the goose meat firmer and more tender." Yan Kexing immersed the goose in the broth and continued to stew it. "Ready to cut the goose, can you taste it to check the saltiness?"

Shi Wen nodded without hesitation. "Okay!"

Yan Kexing took out a cutting board and knife for cutting cooked food from the sterilizer, took out the goose that had been thoroughly cooked in the broth, and started by cutting the goose legs.

He wore gloves and sliced the goose meat diagonally, ensuring each piece had both skin and meat.

Beneath the glossy brown goose skin lies deep red goose meat; just by looking at it, you can tell how firm and tempting the meat is.

When he placed the goose meat on the snow-white plate, the striking color made Shi Wen's mouth water.

Shi Wen quietly took a deep breath of the aroma of stewed goose.

Yan Kexing glanced back at him, then took out another bowl, put the remaining half of the unchopped goose leg into it, and handed him a pair of chopsticks. "Tell me if it's not flavorful enough."

Shi Wen couldn't wait any longer. "Mmm!"

Shi Wen picked up a piece of goose meat, took a bite, and instantly, the fresh and delicious aroma of the goose meat exploded in his mouth, making his eyes light up.

The glossy skin imparts a subtle sweetness and tenderness, which intertwines with the firm goose meat inside, creating a truly wonderful texture.

The goose has enough saltiness; in fact, it's perfect to eat on its own.

The spices and salt bring out the natural freshness of the goose meat without masking its delicious flavor; instead, they enhance its overall taste.

Shi Wen twenty years. Although the goose was always delicious, he has never been so clearly aware that it was goose meat as he was today.

It's not chicken, not duck, and certainly not any other poultry; it's goose meat, sweet, firm, and delicious, served in large chunks.

Shi Wen tore off another piece of firm meat, feeling exceptionally satisfied.

Yan Kexing stood there waiting for his feedback. "How was it?"

Shi Wen, unable to swallow the meat in her mouth, could only nod repeatedly. "It's delicious! So delicious it'll bring tears to my eyes! It's incredibly fragrant! And there's just enough salt, it's perfect like this!"

Yan Kexing: "Really?"

Shi Wen looked at him, then suddenly turned the goose leg over, presenting the untouched side to him. "Try it."

Yan Kexing stared at the goose leg right under his nose.

Shi Wen handed it over again, gesturing with her eyes for him to eat quickly.

Yan Kexing took a bite, tore off a piece of meat, and savored it carefully.