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Chapter 17 Second-Class Executive Officer
"I'm not as petty as some people."
"When they can't win an argument in class, they sneak over to you to tattle on you."
Lin Xu then smiled brightly.
Upon hearing this, Erina's pretty face immediately turned red, but she quickly recovered and sat down next to Lin Xu, whispering, "Why are you here too?"
"That's a very good question..."
"Is there a rule that only certain groups of people can enter and exit this place?"
Lin Xu gave Erina a deep look and couldn't help but smile.
"do not mean that."
"You're just a new lecturer right now, how could you possibly meet my grandfather so easily?"
Erina muttered to herself.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xu rolled his eyes in annoyance: "Don't forget, I'm still the executive officer of WGO."
"Not to mention your grandfather, your relationship with your mother is also quite good."
"Oh!"
"It seems so."
Erina realized what was happening, and then felt embarrassed again.
His mother, Nakiri Managi, has been away from home for almost 10 years, and Lin Xu is an executive officer dispatched by WGO.
Therefore, he must know more about Managi's various deeds in WGO, including her daily life, than he, as her daughter, does!
……
"The relationship between the two of you."
"When did things become so good?"
Seeing that Erina was actually taking the initiative to get close to Lin Xu and even willing to talk to him, the commander-in-chief was surprised, but then didn't think much of it.
“Erina, Lin Xu is an instructor from Totsuki Academy whom I personally recruited.”
"Don't underestimate him. He is the current second-class executive officer of WGO and holds a pivotal position in the entire Japanese, no, the entire global food industry."
"From now on, you need to tone down your arrogance in front of him and show him a little more respect."
"Understand?"
"what?"
"I...I should respect him?"
Erina frowned slightly, somewhat surprised by her grandfather's words.
……
Gurgling.
During the conversation, Erina's stomach started growling uncontrollably.
This sudden turn of events made Erina blush even more, wishing she could disappear into a hole in the ground.
"Haven't you eaten yet?"
Seeing this, Lin Xu blinked and said.
"No."
Erina said, bowing her head.
"That's perfect, the commander-in-chief and I haven't had dinner yet either."
"I originally planned to enjoy this cup of fragrant tea before heading to a three-star restaurant in the city center for a meal."
"Since you're hungry too, let me cook you a delicious dinner myself?"
"of course."
"You can't just sit idle either."
"I have to come and help out!"
"help?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Erina's eyes.
She never imagined that Lin Xu would volunteer to cook dinner, let alone that he would ask her to help him in the kitchen.
……
This life.
She never saw herself as someone's culinary assistant.
Especially when the other party takes the initiative, since she possesses the talent of the God Tongue, she usually guides others as the head chef, not the other way around.
But at this moment, she couldn't help but want to see:
Lin Xu!
What kind of dish can you lead yourself to cook?
"Alright alright."
"Since it's for Grandpa's cooking anyway, I'll reluctantly help you out."
After much deliberation, Erina couldn't help but feel excited and said something.
"OK."
"Then come with me to the kitchen!"
After saying this, Lin Xu stood up and walked straight out of the hall.
Erina also stood up, straightened her clothes, waved goodbye to the commander-in-chief, and then hurriedly followed behind Lin Xu.
As the two figures walked away into the distance, the commander-in-chief's eyes revealed a mixture of emotion and satisfaction.
He knew that in this chaotic and complex world of cooking, it was truly rare to encounter such a relationship that allowed each other to let down their guard and reveal their true feelings.
"Hehe, that's really interesting."
"Just as I predicted, Erina is gradually being won over by Lin Xu's cooking."
Finally, the commander-in-chief's lips curled into a meaningful smile.
……
Compared to eel rice, pork cutlet rice is more affordable.
Not only are there many famous restaurants serving this dish, but almost every Japanese housewife is skilled at making it.
In addition, because the pronunciation of "katsu" in "katsudon" (pork cutlet rice bowl) is the same as "katsu" (victory), the Japanese people especially love to eat pork cutlet rice bowls the night before exams or competitions to boost morale!
Just like back in China, when we were kids facing final exams at school, our mothers would insist we eat a fried dough stick and two flatbreads.
In fact.
Japanese fried pork cutlet, like Chinese fried pork cutlet, was introduced from overseas.
Then, it grows and expands locally.
But the Japanese people's dedication to research has made this dish more complex in its presentation, not only dominating the tables of locals but also making a comeback in the Western world.
A piece of fried pork cutlet has been transformed into a variety of delicious dishes by the Japanese, the most common of which are:
Fried pork chop set meal.
Pork chop rice.
Curry pork chop rice.
Pork chop sandwich.
……
Of these methods,
What Lin Xu probably loves most, and what he enjoys most with the most ritualistic feeling, is:
Pork chop rice.
Its pork chop won't get soggy from the egg liquid, nor will it be overwhelmed by the curry flavor, and it won't become just a "filling" in a sandwich.
Rather, it evokes a sense of being an undeniable protagonist.
Especially for a "carnivore" like him, he can experience the most primal pleasure of eating meat.
Rice and pork are separated.
It is also served with a tall pile of shredded cabbage and a dollop of mayonnaise.
When served as a donburi, it is accompanied by only a dish of pickled vegetables and a bowl of miso soup.
……
Da Da Da~
At this moment, in the spacious and bright kitchen.
Dressed in a pristine white chef's uniform, Erina Nakiri begins slicing pork tenderloin to a palatable thickness, gently pounding the meat with the back of her knife.
This method makes the meat more tender and easier to flavor.
In a bowl, add a little salt, black pepper, light soy sauce, cooking wine, and sliced ginger. Place the pork chops in the bowl and massage them thoroughly to ensure each piece is coated with the marinade.
Then let it marinate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to slowly penetrate the meat.
Take another bowl.
Crack in the eggs and beat them well.
Next, place the flour and breadcrumbs in two separate dishes.
First, coat the marinated pork chops with a layer of flour, shake off the excess, and then dip them into the egg mixture, allowing the egg mixture to evenly coat the surface of the pork chops.
Finally, coat the bread with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere tightly, forming a crispy outer shell.
"Not bad."
"Whether it's the knife skills or the preparation of the ingredients, there's really nothing wrong with it."
Lin Xu, who was quietly watching from the side, couldn't help but sigh.
In the original story, Erina was very disgusted with commoner cuisine, but to be fair, her cooking skills, especially her understanding and handling of ingredients, were indeed extraordinary!
Chapter 18 Clothes Tear Off
"At least."
"I am currently the top student in the elementary school."
Erina felt a little happy after being praised by Lin Xu. She then brushed a strand of hair from her forehead and said with a hint of pride.
"Next."
"It's my turn to fry the pork chop."
Ignoring her, Lin Xu began preheating the oil pan, keeping the temperature between 170 and 180 degrees Celsius.
Then gently place the wrapped pork chops into the oil.
Fry over low to medium heat, turning occasionally to ensure even heating on both sides, until golden brown and cooked through.
Use a strainer to scoop out the oil and place it on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
……
"It smells so good."
"I have to admit one thing."
"Your control over the heat and oil temperature is simply outrageous."