boyutpedia Chapter 48 Barbecue
Chapter 48 Barbecue
Lu Yuan was indeed exhausted these past few days, mainly because he hadn't had much rest since his rebirth.
He slept soundly until the sun was about to set, and the blinding red sunset fell on Lu Yuan's eyes, at which point he slowly woke up.
The moment Lu Yuan opened his eyes, his heart sank, thinking he had transmigrated again.
But after looking closely, I realized that this was still my own little courtyard.
However, the sheepfold and chicken coop were demolished and replaced with sunflowers.
It's actually quite pretty!
Apart from the original sheepfold and chicken coop, the other areas have also been renovated and given a brand new look.
The farm tools that used to be piled up everywhere are gone, and the small courtyard looks neat and cozy.
Wei Yinghong just lifted the curtain and came out, looking at Lu Yuan:
"Son, isn't it beautiful? Our little courtyard is the prettiest in the whole village!"
Wei Yinghong smiled brightly, and Lu Yuan realized that his mother hadn't had to work in the fields lately, and she had been living a life of leisure.
"This child, are you still half asleep? Get up and make your grandpa a bowl of noodles. He was just released and is waiting for your noodles."
Wei Yinghong came over and patted Lu Yuan on the shoulder, then took away the small blanket covering him.
Lu Yuan stood up and stretched his limbs. He walked from the restaurant's front hall all the way to the front yard and found that his grandfather and a few braised eggs were playing with Xiao Xue.
"Didn't you guys go back?" Lu Yuan asked, somewhat puzzled. Logically, they should have gone back long ago.
Lu Jie chuckled and said, "I've been waiting to eat your noodles!"
By this time, the sun had completely set, and the starlight and moonlight gradually brightened.
Lu Yuan looked up at the gradually appearing starry sky and said, "With such a great atmosphere, eating noodles is so boring, let's have barbecue!"
"Barbecue?" Lu Jie asked, taken aback.
"That's right!" Lu Yuan nodded and instructed, "Eldest apprentice, go to Brother Tao's house and get some vegetables. His family has a wider variety of dishes."
"Fa Zi, Qiang Zi, you two go to the convenience store and buy all the sausages."
"Pengpeng, Hanghang, you two find some bricks and gather some firewood."
The biggest advantage of rural areas compared to cities is freedom; if you want to have a barbecue, you can build a stove on the spot.
Unlike in the city, where you have to consider your neighbors on all sides when doing anything.
Lu Yuan rubbed Xiaoxue's head and told her to go with her grandfather to her uncle's and second uncle's houses to call for help.
Since it's a rare treat to have a barbecue, the whole family should be there together.
Lu Yuan went back to the backyard and asked his father to take some spokes from the broken bicycle tire.
Then he went to the kitchen, took out the remaining meat that was intended for staff meals, and quickly started slicing it.
The braised egg vendors were very efficient and quickly brought back the ingredients.
Lu Yuan finished cutting the meat, and then let the braised eggs cut the other vegetables themselves.
He went to the front yard and used the spokes that Lu Changming had removed to make a simple barbecue grill shape.
Soon, the old man and his second uncle's relatives arrived in the front yard.
Lu Yuan didn't stand on ceremony at all and directed the aunties to start skewering the mutton. Grandma and Yingying saw this and went to help as well.
At this time, rural women, whether elderly or young girls, were mostly simple and capable.
Grandpa and the three men from the main family somehow got hold of a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) and started drinking it.
After the first batch of lamb skewers arrived, the fire was already burning brightly.
When grilling meat skewers, some people prefer to grill them slowly over a low flame, while others prefer to grill them quickly over a high flame.
Lu Yuan was the latter; he had consulted with his master in Xinjiang Province and understood the key points.
The key to grilling meat skewers over a high flame is to flip them frequently, both top and bottom, inside and out.
Holding a handful of meat skewers in your hand, you must make sure that each one is cooked to the same degree.
It is also necessary to ensure that each strand is sprinkled with seasoning evenly and has a consistent saltiness.
At this time, there were no streetlights in the countryside, and the village relied entirely on starlight for illumination. Occasionally, two beams of light would appear on the national highway, moving closer and then disappearing into the distance.
The brightest flame was right in front of Lu Yuan. He held the meat skewers, making sure the outer flames evenly seared them.
The mutton fat dripped down, and due to the Maillard reaction, the meat skewers quickly turned a deep brown color, releasing a wonderful aroma.
Even though everyone had already eaten, the unique aroma of barbecue still drew everyone's attention.
As Lu Yuan sprinkled the last bit of seasoning, the first batch of lamb skewers was ready!
"They're done grilling, time to serve!"
Lu Fa was already waiting on the side with a plate. After Lu Yuan handed him the meat skewers, he started grilling the second batch.
Fa Zi carried the plate straight to the table of men drinking, but Grandma intercepted the meat skewers halfway there.
"What are we going to feed them? They just sit there doing nothing! Give the workers first!"
Grandma carried the plate and first gave each of her three daughters-in-law a few skewers, and then gave the younger generation, including the braised eggs, a few skewers as well.
After a round, the plates were empty, and the men who were drinking could only continue drinking in frustration.
Grandpa, in particular, glanced at Grandma and then shrank back, his neck stiff.
Lu Yuan watched his grandmother's actions with a smile, and only then did he understand why Wei Yinghong and her two sisters-in-law were so fierce.
It turns out it was all thanks to my mother-in-law's teachings!
However, Lu Yuan didn't keep those guys waiting long; the second batch of meat skewers was quickly grilled.
When it comes to barbecue, the first thing is the atmosphere, the second is the warmth, and only the third is the taste.
Eating barbecue with two people who aren't very close is definitely not as enjoyable as eating barbecue with a few close friends.
Lu Yuan's barbecue skills may not be considered those of a master, but they are enough to open a barbecue restaurant.
With his exceptional control over the ingredients, Lu Yuan's skewers are always cooked to perfection.
The meat skewers were simply sprinkled with salt, yet they were grilled to a wonderfully crispy and fragrant perfection.
The ham sausages were scored, grilled until they curled up, and sprinkled with chili powder. The younger generation was drooling with envy.
The older folks watched longingly, but couldn't get a single bite; the younger generation snatched them all up after they came out of the oven.
Ham sausage truly is the king of snacks.
However, there is no limit to the amount of meat tonight; vegetarian chicken, green peppers, and mushrooms can only be served between the meat skewers.
We added firewood several times, and by the end everyone was a little stuffed.
Lu Yuan then directed Fa Zi and Qiang Zi to buy up all the Coke in the convenience store.
The older men were drinking alcohol, while the younger men and women were drinking cola, having a great time!
Lu Hua slowly approached from the crowd and sat down next to Lu Yuan.
"Xiao Yuan, can I learn to cook from you too?" Lu Hua asked, her head down, her voice a little hesitant.
Lately, seeing everyone busy with Lu Yuan, he's become a bit detached.
Especially after listening to Lu Jie talk about how much money Lu Yuan makes all day, he felt like an ant on a hot pan, anxious but unsure of what to do.
After returning from the provincial capital with Sha Xiaojuan, he had long wanted to find Lu Yuan.
But he had always been the one to take care of Lu Yuan and his younger siblings since they were little, so now that he was the one looking for Lu Yuan, he was a little hesitant.
In fact, Lu Hua is a very crucial figure in Lu Yuan's plan.
From childhood to adulthood, in Lu Yuan's memory, Lu Hua was always a reliable older brother.
Moreover, Lu Hua is intelligent, tactful, and reliable.
It's actually a waste to put someone like that in the kitchen.
Lu Hua hasn't been assigned yet because it's not the right time.
Lu Yuan originally planned to contact him in a few days, but since he had already asked about it today, he decided to arrange it for him as well.
"Brother Hua, my kitchen doesn't need you," Lu Yuan said seriously.
Lu Hua felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.