eurekapd 23rd palm strike
23rd palm strike
Gu Changfeng stared wide-eyed at the scene before him, his face filled with disbelief. He had never imagined that his usually gentle and virtuous wife actually possessed martial arts skills! At that moment, a fierce palm strike swept in, as if to tear everything apart.
Faced with such a powerful attack, Gu Changfeng was startled, but quickly recovered. He took a deep breath and, without showing any weakness, launched a flying kick at his opponent.
However, Ye Qingchen didn't want the fight to affect the items inside the house. She nimbly dodged to the side, skillfully avoiding Gu Changfeng's attack, while continuing to move towards the outside.
Seeing this, Gu Changfeng immediately followed closely behind. The two of them moved nimbly and quickly arrived in the courtyard. At this moment, the sky was a clear, bright blue, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves. The two of them stood facing each other in this open space, their eyes meeting with sparks flying.
"Come on! Today I'll show you Madam's skills!" Gu Changfeng shouted, launching the first attack. He moved like the wind, using both fists and feet, his moves incredibly powerful.
Ye Qingchen's lips curved slightly upward, forming a breathtaking smile, as radiant and captivating as spring blossoms. Her movements were as light as a butterfly in flight, or like a fleeting glimpse of a swan, instantly dodging Gu Changfeng's series of fierce attacks. Her graceful figure traced beautiful arcs through the air, like a fairy descending to earth.
Immediately afterward, Ye Qingchen gently waved her hand, and a powerful burst of energy shot out like an arrow, hurtling straight toward Gu Changfeng's face. Wherever this energy passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, emitting sharp whistling sounds.
Seeing this, Gu Changfeng dared not be negligent in the slightest. He hurriedly swung his arms, gathering all his inner strength into his palms, attempting to block the fierce attack. A deafening "bang" resounded as the two forces collided violently, sending visible ripples of energy spreading outwards.
Under the immense impact, both Ye Qingchen and Gu Changfeng involuntarily staggered back several steps. However, they did not stop what they were doing. Instead, as if their fighting spirit had been ignited, they flashed forward again, quickly closing in on each other and engaging in an even more thrilling and intense contest.
Both fighters were now using every trick in the book, unleashing a barrage of attacks, each move brimming with immense power. Their figures crisscrossed, moving with lightning speed, leaving the onlookers breathless. The surrounding space distorted as they fought fiercely, with gusts of wind whistling past and rustling the leaves.
After fighting for several tens of minutes, with neither able to gain the upper hand, Ye Qingchen got bored and said, "I'm tired, I'm stopping." Then she stopped fighting, and Gu Changfeng quickly stopped as well. But this puzzled Gu Changfeng, so he asked, "Since Madam has such superb skills, why did you fall off the cliff when you were being chased?"
Ye Qingchen's lips curled into a slight smile as he said with a playful tone, "Hey, have you ever heard that monkeys are actually incredibly funny creatures?" Hearing this, Gu Changfeng's handsome face instantly showed a look of confusion, clearly not understanding the meaning behind Ye Qingchen's words. He was about to ask for clarification, but before he could speak, Ye Qingchen seemed to have already read his mind, impatiently waving his hand and interrupting, "Oh dear, let's not talk about that embarrassing past! Right now, the most important thing is to discuss how to make money!" As he spoke, Ye Qingchen crossed his arms, his eyes revealing a hint of determination and anticipation.
"Alright, Madam, tell me your arrangements. This is the first time I've heard of bodyguards making money." Gu Changfeng said with amusement, seeing her eagerness to talk about making money.
Ye Qingchen asked, "How was the hot pot yesterday?" Gu Changfeng tasted the hot pot again and immediately praised it, "Yesterday's hot pot was amazing! The way of eating it was unique, the dipping sauce was delicious, and it didn't require a chef to earn much." He paused, realizing how profitable such a delicious dish was! But then he wondered, wouldn't others imitate this business? He asked, "Madam, if everyone thinks this business is profitable, won't they try to copy it?" Ye Qingchen chuckled and said, "No, because they won't know how to make the seasonings or the broth. I only taught ten of them, and they're so loyal, they won't tell anyone. I've also made the pots. Each shop will have 20. Don't make it too big; limit the quantity each day—20 pots at noon and 20 pots at night. Prepare the best ingredients. If others try to imitate it, they'll only lose a few taels of silver. Real wealthy diners care about the taste."
Gu Changfeng nodded. It was only 5000 taels of silver, and his wife had earned quite a bit recently, so he should listen to her. Then Ye Qingchen continued, "Let's have another meal together tonight. You won't understand unless you try it once. I'll also teach you how to season it." Ye Qingchen was so confident not only because she knew how to cook, but also because many seasonings weren't available elsewhere. For convenience, she had prepared all the dry powders except for sesame paste and dipping sauces. The real key was the beef tallow hot pot ingredients she was making today. She told the ten people that as long as they remembered the proportions correctly, anything they cooked or dipped in would taste delicious.
Making the beef tallow broth is a skill in itself. She first melts fresh beef tallow in a pot, and once the oil is hot, she adds spices such as Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, and star anise, sautéing them over low heat until fragrant. Next, she adds fermented bean paste, black bean sauce, and other seasonings, continuing to stir-fry until the flavors are fully combined. Finally, she adds some stock and simmers it for a while to make the broth rich and flavorful.
Making the dry rice noodle sauce is relatively simpler, but it still requires careful preparation. She mixes chili powder, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, salt, sugar, and other ingredients together in a certain proportion, then stirs it well with a spoon, and a delicious dry rice noodle sauce is ready. Of course, she adds some unique seasonings and Chinese herbs that can't be learned by others. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners don't understand seasonings, and chefs don't understand traditional Chinese medicine; her recipe is known only to the ten of them.
Everyone watched her every step intently, learning diligently. Perhaps it was because she explained things in great detail, or perhaps it was because everyone had a natural talent for cooking, but in no time, everyone grasped the essentials and began to prepare their own dishes.
Before long, the table was filled with the butter base and dry powder seasonings that everyone had made by hand. Looking at the pile of results in front of them, everyone's face was filled with proud smiles.
"Come on, everyone, take a sniff!" she said with a smile. Everyone crowded forward and took a deep breath. Instantly, a rich aroma wafted through the air, making everyone's mouths water. Then everyone started cooking hot pot, and the fragrance quickly spread far and wide.
If yesterday's plain hot pot was already unforgettable thanks to its unique dipping sauce, then today's carefully prepared beef tallow broth and perfectly matched dry powder condiments elevate the entire hot pot experience to a whole new level. The feeling of cooking the ingredients in the pot, then dipping them in these delicious sauces and putting them in your mouth is simply divine. It's as if the aroma of this hot pot can penetrate your taste buds and reach straight to your heart, leaving you completely captivated and unable to tear yourself away.