Chapter 425: Delicious Plates
He lost his original intention, his respect for humanity, and the good times he spent with his family. Now, when he looks back on the past, his heart is filled with regret.
Qi Tongwei looked at Liang Lu who was sleeping beside him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. This woman who once had a complicated emotional entanglement with him has now become the most important support in his life. They have experienced ups and downs together and have gone through countless difficult years together. Now, they can finally let go of everything in the past and start over.
Although their home is not big, it is full of warmth and love. The morning sun shines through the window into the room, bringing a sense of tranquility and peace. Qi Tongwei gets up early to prepare breakfast for Liang Lu and the children. He carefully fries eggs, bakes bread, and brews fragrant coffee. These ordinary actions make him feel happier than ever before.
Their child is a lively and lovely little boy. His eyes are bright and clear, as if hiding the innocence of the whole world. The arrival of the child has brought endless joy and hope to this family. Qi Tongwei looks at the child with love in his heart. He knows that this child is the continuation of his life and the hope for his future.
The child gradually grew up and began to learn to speak. The clear voice of "Dad" and "Mom" made Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu very excited. They hugged the child tightly, with tears of happiness in their eyes. At that moment, Qi Tongwei felt that all his efforts were worth it. He finally found the true meaning of life.
However, the happy days were not all smooth sailing. Qi Tongwei knew that what he had done in the past might bring potential danger to the family. He always remained vigilant and carefully guarded this hard-won happiness. He did not dare to let the past affect his current life, let alone let the child and Liang Lu suffer any harm.
During the growth of his child, Qi Tongwei tried his best to play the role of a good father. He would play and study with his child. He taught his child to read and count, and told him fairy tales. Whenever he saw the child's innocent smile, Qi Tongwei's fatigue would be swept away.
Children are full of curiosity about the world and always ask all kinds of questions. Qi Tongwei patiently answers every question of the child. He hopes that the child can maintain this curiosity and bravely explore the world. In the interaction with the child, Qi Tongwei is also constantly reflecting on his own life. He understands that true success is not how much power and wealth one has, but having a happy family.
As time went by, the child grew up and started going to kindergarten. Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu would pick up and drop off their child every day. Seeing their child playing and studying with his friends in kindergarten, they were filled with joy. They knew that their child was gradually growing up and heading towards his own future.
However, Qi Tongwei always had a little worry in his heart. He was worried that his past would be discovered and that his former enemies would come looking for him. He knew that he had to be vigilant at all times and not let his happy life be disrupted.
In order to give his children and Liang Lu a safe living environment, Qi Tongwei began to work hard to change himself. He no longer contacted people from the past and no longer participated in anything that might cause trouble. He put all his energy on his family and worked hard to create a better future for his family.
In this process, Qi Tongwei is constantly reflecting on his past. He realizes how wrong his past behavior was, and that those unscrupulous practices for power not only hurt others, but also hurt himself. He decides to use his actions to make up for his past mistakes and make some contributions to society.
Qi Tongwei began to actively participate in the community's public welfare activities. He helped those in need, brought warmth to poor families, and donated books and stationery to children. In the process, he felt unprecedented satisfaction and happiness. He knew that he was practicing his beliefs and goals with practical actions.
As time went by, Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu's lives became happier and happier. Their child grew up under their love and care, becoming a kind, brave and responsible child. Qi Tongwei looked at the child with pride and pride in his heart.
The life of Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu is like a warm picture scroll, which becomes more and more brilliant as time goes by. Their daily life is full of love and laughter, and this happiness is constantly spreading and growing.
On a sunny morning, Qi Tongwei woke up from his sleep and looked at Liang Lu and the child who were still sleeping beside him, his heart full of tenderness. He got up gently and began to prepare for the new day. Today, he decided to prepare a special feast for his family and former elders - a Manchu-Han banquet.
Qi Tongwei walked into the kitchen, put on an apron, and his eyes revealed concentration and determination. He first prepared "four dried fruits, four fresh fruits, and four candied fruits". The four dried fruits are black melon seeds, white melon seeds, walnut seeds, and sugared almonds; the four fresh fruits are Beishan apples, Shenzhou peaches, Guangdong lychees, and Guilin water chestnuts; the four candied fruits are green plums, tangerine cakes, longan meat, and melon strips. He carefully selected each ingredient to ensure the high quality. He neatly placed these ingredients on the plate, colorful and pleasing to the eye.
Next came "four cold dishes, three desserts, and four dim sum." The four cold dishes included whole lamb liver, braised crab legs, white-cut chicken, and fried spareribs; the three desserts included lotus seed porridge, almond tea, and steamed eight-treasure rice; and the four dim sum included lotus cake, lama cake, fried almonds, and fried yuanxiao. Qi Tongwei handled each ingredient skillfully, and the cooking process was like a wonderful performance. His technique was skillful, and he controlled the heat just right, and each dish exuded an alluring aroma.
For the dish "Steamed Lamb", Qi Tongwei selected the most tender lamb meat, marinated it carefully, and then slowly steamed it in a steamer. The steam filled the kitchen with a strong meaty aroma. He waited patiently until the lamb meat became soft, tasty, and golden in color. This dish is not only a delicious delicacy, but also a reflection of his deep love for his family.
"Steamed bear paws" require higher skills and patience. Qi Tongwei first cleans the bear paws, marinates them with various seasonings for several hours, and then puts them in a special steamer and slowly steams them over low heat. During the steaming process, he constantly adjusts the heat and time to ensure that the bear paws have the best texture and taste. When the bear paws are out of the pot, the rich aroma makes people salivate.