Xi Baichen looked at the noodles on his plate, hesitating how to proceed.
Mi Li doesn't want to teach others how to cook herself. She has a strong desire for survival and struggles hard on the plate.
The next second, a noodle slowly wriggled out of a pile of noodles, like an earthworm, crawling crookedly to the other side of the plate, curling into a small cluster.
"Alright, we can start cooking noodles now." Xiaomi noodles swayed her slender body, indicating that Xi Baichen was ready.
Seeing her trembling appearance, Xi Baichen was a little worried that she might break herself.
"First, boil the water."
Xi Baichen immediately opened fire and boiled water.
"Next, heat up the pot, pour in rapeseed oil and bean paste, mix for a while, then add star anise, cinnamon, fennel, and grass fruit, stir fry until fragrant and discolored."
The sound of rustling could be heard in the kitchen, and Xi Baichen was operating the spatula in a stylish manner, paying attention to the heat and ingredients, so he didn't have to worry at all.
"We don't put chili peppers at home because we have children. Boil water, drain the sauce, add a little sesame seeds, and set aside for later use."
The fragrant and brightly colored red oil gently sways in the bowl.
Two small groups were attracted and leaned against the kitchen door, one on the left and one on the right, watching eagerly.
"Next is seasoning. Mix sesame paste with plain water to make a paste, then add sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and salt. Mix well and set aside. Don't use too much sesame oil, just a few drops. The rest is chopped scallions, garlic, diced radish, and so on. You can add any other ingredients you want."
After thinking for a moment, Xi Baichen took out the sour beans and chili sauce.
Mi Li say: "Children are not suitable to eat these. Just add a little yourself when the noodles are cooked."
At this point, the water in the pot had already boiled, and Mi Li asked him to put the noodles in. After a few minutes, scoop it out and place it in three separate bowls. Pour in the ingredients you just prepared, add some pepper, vinegar, sesame paste, and finally drizzle with red oil.
The kitchen is fragrant, and three bowls of Hot dry noodles are finished.
Xi Baichen brings the Hot dry noodles belonging to two small dumplings to the table, and adds a little sour beans and chilli sauce to his bowl. After mixing well, he took a bite and the corners of his mouth curled up, revealing a pleasant glow under his half lowered eyelids.
He brought his bowl to the dining room and even brought over the plate containing Xiaomi.
Two small groups looked at the plate with only one noodle on it and curiously asked, "Uncle, why is there still one noodle left on the plate?"
"This is today's mascot," Xi Baichen replied nonchalantly, "With her, my appetite will improve."
"Really?" Xi Nuoqi sucked away a chopstick of noodles and suddenly realized, "No wonder I think today's noodles are particularly delicious. I never ate noodles before."
"Mmm," Xi Keran nodded in agreement, his mouth full of oil.
Mascot Xiaomi Noodles: "Hehe, as long as you're happy."
Xi Baichen looked at the satisfied expressions on the two little balls and began to focus on eating his noodles. He finished a bowl with a few chopsticks, still feeling a bit unsatisfied, and unconsciously looked at Xiaomi on the plate.
"What are you looking at me for? I only have one noodle, and I don't care if I'm full after eating it." Mi Li felt the dissatisfaction in his eyes and immediately made a statement.
"What do we have for lunch?" Xi Baichen then placed his hopes on lunch.
"I want to eat Braised pork belly and stewed ribs with potatoes." Xi Nuoqi raised his hand and reported.
"I didn't ask you," Xi Baichen gave him a disdainful glance.
Xi Keran's big black eyes flickered as she whispered, "I want to eat fish flavored tofu, pine nut corn..."
Xi Baichen: I didn't ask you either!
"Okay, as long as it's not particularly spicy food, I'll make it~~" Mi Li readily agreed.
"I haven't ordered yet!" It's clearly his little devil at home, why should he listen to others' orders?
"What would you like to eat?" Asked Mi Li.
The first thing that came to Xi Baichen's mind was actually the few dishes he had eaten yesterday. Upon careful consideration, it seems that I don't have any particular favorite food to eat. This was the first time he had a lingering feeling, the dishes he made by himself always had a bit of uniqueness. More importantly, he has a great cooking teacher.
After breakfast, as usual, two small balls were called by Xi Baichen to wash the dishes.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xi Baichen said to Xiaomi, "I'm planning to write a novel about food recently. May I refer to your recipe?"
"Of course." Without hesitation, Mi Li said, "Since I've given it to you, you can use it as you please. After the novel is completed, remember to read it for me."
"Well, no problem." Xi Baichen leaned against the kitchen door, hands in his pockets, and his relaxed eyebrows and eyes showed a rare hint of tenderness.
Mi Li woke up on her own bed, with the sunshine outside and a warm atmosphere inside.
She rolled over from the bed, quickly washed up, put on a set of casual clothes, and walked briskly out the door with her backpack on her back.
Teach Xi Baichen how to cook a few dishes, and her appetite has increased significantly. She plans to purchase more ingredients and research new dishes.
After strolling around the vegetable market and gaining a lot, she was about to take the road back home when suddenly she heard a cat meowing in her ear.
Mi Li followed the sound and found a pet store not far away. She couldn't help but think of the orange cat photo in Old Bai's house, and with a thought in her heart, she walked towards the store.
"Miss, do you want to buy a pet? Just take a look," the boss stood behind the counter and greeted her with a smile.
Mi Li looked around and finally landed her gaze on a cage in the corner. There is a gray and white folded eared cat in the cage, about two months old, with a very cute appearance, but with a slightly depressed spirit.
"How can this cat be sold?" Mi Li squatted in front of the cage and reached out to tease him a few times. The little cat with folded ears leaned over and rubbed her fingers, seemingly not rejecting it.
"The little girl has a good eye. This folded eared cat has just arrived and its bloodline is pure. If you really want it, I can give you a discount of 4888."
Mi Li is not completely unfamiliar with pet cats. Many of her friends have owned cats and have seen many precious breeds. Fold eared cats are a breed of genetic variation, mostly bred through crossbreeding, without any so-called pure bloodline. If the wrong breeding method is adopted, it can seriously affect the lifespan and health of the folded ear. The gene of short haired folded ear is relatively stable, so the price is naturally higher. The one in front of us is short haired. The price of 4888 may be a bit inflated, but as long as the body is healthy, it is acceptable.
Mi Li carefully observed the condition of this folded ear, with a round head, bright eyes, soft hair, neat claws, and normal looking feces.
"Don't worry, little girl. All of my pets have been vaccinated and have identification certificates indicating their parents' breed, place of origin, and health status."
The boss handed a document to Mi Li, with detailed records and no issues.
After repeated checks, Mi Li finally bought this folding ear and also purchased a lot of pet supplies. Finally, she asked the pet store owner to help her send the things back.
"Little one, from today on, this is your home," Mi Li released Zhe Er from the cage and familiarized it with the environment.
Xiao Zher looked left and right, curiously surveying his surroundings.
Mi Li helped it organize items such as cat litter, food bowl, and cat litter. When she turned her head, she saw it standing next to her, peeking around.
Mi Li smiled slightly and reached out to touch its head.
"Let me give you a name," Mi Li nodded and pondered, "Should I call you 'Xiaobai' or 'Chenchen'?"
She never thought about why she had to use the name Xi Baichen.
"Well, your godfather's name is 'Old Bai', so you can call 'Xiao Bai'," Mi Li clasped her hands together and happily decided.
[Xi Baichen: Why am I godfather? Do I agree?]
At around 11 o'clock noon, after feeding Xiaobai and herself, Mi Li entered a state of sleep again.
The Fold eared Cat silently watched her for a moment, then cautiously jumped onto the bed, curled up by the pillow, and fell asleep quietly.
This time the journey seemed much more arduous than before, with a heavy and floating consciousness that drifted for a long time. As she regained her senses, the surrounding environment gradually became clearer, and familiar scenery appeared in her field of vision.
Xi Baichen led two small groups back from outside, pushed open the iron door, and let them go in first.
Closed the door and was about to catch up when suddenly a soft voice came from his ear.
"Good afternoon, Old Bai."
Xi Baichen looked up and suddenly met a pair of big black eyes.
"That's right, it's me."
He saw a gray white kitten lying on a wall over two meters high, with a round head, round eyes, a pair of ears hanging down from its face, soft and fluffy fur all over its body, and long whiskers swaying slightly in the wind.
"How did you turn into a cat?"
Xi Baichen looked up at her, his expression somewhat stunned. Previously, Xiaomi only possessed dead objects, and this was her first time appearing in animal form.
"What's so surprising about me? I've told you before that you can never guess what I'll become in the next second." In fact, Mi Li herself was also shocked. She actually possessed the folded eared cat she bought today and wore it along with her. Before this, she had never thought that living creatures could also travel through time, and then she thought of the express delivery she sent from another world, which seemed impossible.
Xi Baichen stared at her intently without saying a word.
"Alright, let's go inside and talk about it." Mi Li stood up and walked elegantly to the wall, ready to jump off in a very handsome posture, but when she noticed the height between her and the ground, she immediately became timid.
"Old Bai, reach out your hand." Mi Li waved her paw and gestured for Old Bai to take over.
Xi Baichen raised his arm and made a hug gesture.
Mi Li leaped lightly, stepping on his hand and pouncing towards his embrace.
Soft claws swept past his palm, hooked onto his collar, and pressed tightly against his chest like dog skin plaster.
Xi Baichen raised his hand and gently supported the kitten's buttocks.
"Where should you put your hands? Be careful, I'll sue you for sexual harassment." Mi Li swept her tail and wrapped it around his wrist.
Xi Baichen coldly released his hand, letting her sway and hang on his chest.
Mi Li struggled upwards, leaving a few scratches on Xi Baichen's shirt, and finally succeeded in rubbing against his shoulder.
Squatting on his broad shoulders, her vision suddenly widened. This is the legend of standing on the shoulders of giants!