Chapter 201 Ningning sings beautifully
Open-air barbecue does require some skills. I am used to eating the skilled barbecue skills of the bosses at the barbecue stalls outside. But when I do it myself, I realized that it takes skill to avoid burnt the meat, let alone make the meat tender and fragrant on the outside and with a great taste.

Chen Yuan kept turning the thin tenderloin with a pair of tongs and hurriedly brushed the sauce on it. Before he finished, he felt the meat was going to be burnt, so he had to quickly pick it up and put it on a plate, brushing both sides before putting it back.

The scorching flames made his hands and face very hot, and soon beads of sweat began to flow from his temples.

It wasn't just the brightly colored pork tenderloin that was sizzling with oil. Liu Nan, who was flipping the skewers on the side, had his grilled wings grilled to a golden brown as well, and the cut parts had a thin crispy crust.

Sometimes he would pick up the roasted wings, let the heat out in the air, and then spread them on the wire mesh. The glittering fat would flow down the mesh, and the expanding flames would suddenly rise up to a meter high. It looked particularly exaggerated.

I have to say that Liu Nan's technique is quite good and looks quite realistic.

On the side, Wei Zhen was drooling as he watched, because the air was filled with tempting aroma, making him hungry.

The most comforting thing about grilling your own meat is that you can be assured of the ingredients, but it is a whole piece of real fresh meat, which is not at all like the small skewers of meat in barbecue restaurants. It is so satisfying to eat.

"I said, you've practiced before? Your technique looks so good?"

"Of course. I used to work for my uncle during the holidays. He runs a barbecue night market." Liu Nan answered proudly.

"Great! Looks like we're going to have a feast today. I thought we didn't have any experts."

"Since I suggested eating barbecue, I must have made some preparations... Bring me the salt and pepper."

"Understood! Follow Chef Liu's instructions."

The red-hot coals on the grill burned fiercely for a while and then calmed down, with only a small flame occasionally popping up. This was the perfect temperature.

The test baking is finished.

The slow-roasted scallops on the left have already opened, with small bubbles popping out from the edges, spitting out painful white foam, and a sweet scent pouring out.

Volcano sausage, fresh corn, potato chips, red shrimps, and baby squid were also served on the shelf, and of course the must-eat lamb skewers were indispensable.

Jiang Ning felt a little distressed when she saw how hard and serious Chen Zai was working. She took a tissue and went over to wipe the sweat off his head.

Very considerate.

"It's okay, it's not hot."

Chen Yuan turned his head and smiled at her.

"Hey? Why is no one wiping my sweat off?" Liu Nan protested dissatisfiedly.

"I, I, I, I'll wipe it for you!"

Wei Zhen took the tissue and rubbed it hard on his face, making Liu Nan's whole face wrinkled.

Several people are busy.

Jiang Ning also went to work as Chen Yuan's assistant.

I don’t know if it was a tacit understanding among everyone, but without realizing it, the task of preparing the hot pot was assigned to Quan Yafeng and Li Bing.

Part of the ingredients are grilled and part are shabu-shabu. The hot pot is mostly made of vegetables, so it won’t be too greasy and is good for gastrointestinal digestion.

Chen Yuan’s favorite dishes when eating hot pot are tripe and duck blood, both of which taste very good. This time he prepared a lot.

The sun sets and dusk arrives.

Li Bing concentrated on placing the cups one by one and pouring juice into them.

She tried to open the big bucket of mineral water again, but her strength was still a little lacking, and she failed after several attempts.

"Let me do it!" Quan Yafeng held it in for a long time and suddenly felt that it was his time to show off.

"No, I can do that."

Li Bing rejected him, pressed his palm harder, frowned slightly, and it seemed that his cheeks were exerting force.

Then it unscrewed with a "click".

Then she picked up the shabu-shabu pot and prepared to rinse it.

Quan Yafeng quickly picked up a large bucket of mineral water and poured clean water into it. This time Li Bing didn't say anything. The two worked together to wash all the dishes and pots.

Pour clean water into the pot and plug in the outdoor power supply sent by the club.

After the water boiled, Li Bing squeezed in a large piece of hot pot base. After a while, one side was covered with red oil, while the other side was as white as milk, both emitting scalding hot steam.

……

"It's baked!"

Liu Nan came over with two large plates of barbecue, looking very excited, and put them on the table.

The outdoor lights set up nearby were also turned on, and since it was winter, there were not even any mosquitoes around.

Jiang Ning looked down and saw that the barbecue on the plate was delicious, with very little burnt area. This was far beyond her expectations.

"Student Liu is great, he has good skills." She couldn't help but praise him.

"Thank you Teacher Jiang for the compliment." Liu Nan scratched his head and smiled embarrassedly. He wished he could step on his right foot with his left foot and fly to the sky.

I feel very proud inside.

With Teacher Jiang's words, all his hard work was worth it, and he couldn't help feeling a little elated.

"Let's eat, put these vegetables in the hot pot, and we'll grill them when you're almost done."

"OK! Sit down and get ready to eat."

Several people brought small stools and sat around the small table.

“The first bite is of course for our Chef Liu.”

"Good good."

Liu Nan picked up a string of grilled wings, took a big bite, and almost burned his lips. The heat and grease overflowed at once, revealing the extremely tender inside.

"How about it?"

"It's so... so delicious!"

"Fuck, let me taste it."

"I can't bear it anymore."

Jiang Ning had a gentle look on her face as she watched several older boys scramble for grilled wings. She couldn't help but be infected by the youthful atmosphere, as if it made up for her somewhat hurried and lonely college years.

……

The cups clinked and the air was filled with heat.

The dinner was surprisingly successful.

Even Li Bing, who usually didn't have much expression, smiled a lot. Jiang Ning kept picking up dishes for Chen Yuan, mixing sauces, and scooping out his favorite tripe, which made everyone envious.

Chen Yuan was only concerned with eating and chatting, enjoying the imperial treatment as if he had gotten used to it.

The night had grown darker without anyone noticing, and the sky was filled with stars.

When we were chatting most happily, the laughter almost never stopped.

Perhaps he was a little full, so Chen Yuan stopped eating after finishing most of his meal. He sat with Jiang Ning, holding her hand and placing it on his lap, and talked while touching her hand.

"Hic~ I can't do it anymore. I need to rest for a while."

"Are you full already? There's still so much left."

"Don't worry, eat slowly. I'll digest it and then we can fight again."

"Then don't just stand there. It's a good opportunity to show us some talent to liven up the atmosphere."

"What talents do I have?" Liu Nan waved his hands. "Don't tease me, Xiao Zhen. Am I going to dance Farewell My Concubine for everyone? Do you think I can play the role of the Overlord or the Concubine?"

"How about... singing a song?" Quan Yafeng suggested.

"Hey, boss, please stop torturing us. Is there anyone who sings worse than Liu Nan? Don't make me vomit the food I just ate."

"Too."

"What are you talking about?! What kind of words are these? I must sing it!"

Liu Nan stood up and stretched out his hands, jumping on the spot, "You love me~ I love you~ Mixue Ice City is sweet~"

"Hahahahaha."

"Just be quiet, brother!"

Jiang Ning was also amused, but her smile was reserved and gentle, with her hand covering her mouth.

Maybe the hot pot was a little spicy, her cheeks were a little red.

She thinks Chen Yuan’s two roommates are pretty funny. Before coming, she was worried that they might not be easy to get along with. After all, it’s impossible for everyone to have such a good personality as Chen Yuan.

But now it seems that people of different kinds can play together with different kinds of people, and people with good personalities will not make bad friends.

"Even if I want to listen to singing, I can't listen to you!" Wei Zhen suddenly continued the previous topic and said something.

"Then who do you want to hear sing?" Liu Nan responded tacitly.

"How about Teacher Jiang sing a song?"

"Ah? Is it really okay?"

"I don't know, it should be possible."

The two of them sang in unison, and Jiang Ning was stunned.

She didn't expect that he would talk about herself.

Chen Yuan sneered inwardly, he could see that these two were not holding back. From what Liu Nan said in reply, he realized there was a trap.

But this is an open conspiracy!

Even if Jiang Ning refuses, they won't suffer any loss, so it would be even better if she agrees.

Maybe Ning Bao really felt that as Chen Yuan’s girlfriend, she couldn’t let him down. After a slight hesitation, she whispered, “I don’t sing very well.”

"How is that possible! It sounds so good!"

"I've heard that ancient style performance. I can only say it was an enjoyable experience."

To be fair, Jiang Ning's singing is just average and cannot be compared with Yaoyao at all, but her voice is nice.

Generally speaking, if you have a nice voice, your singing will not sound bad no matter how you sing.

"Then I'll just sing a few lines, don't expect too much." Jiang Ning was a little shy.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

She cleared her throat and nervously held Chen Yuan's hand, which gave Ningning some sense of security.

Then, a magnetic and soft voice sounded, starting with a low chant and gradually developing a melody, like a swirling wind.

Passing by the ear.

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

Chen Yuan also listened silently with his chin in his hand.

"Last night's tide~"

"This morning has faded~"

"The returning fishermen are hawking the storm they just experienced~"

"There's a wedding going on in the church~"

"I passed by and felt sweet~"

"It also reminds me of you and me~"

When singing this sentence, Jiang Ning suddenly turned her head and looked at Chen Yuan.

All of a sudden, the three big boys went crazy and started making noises, making Ningning's face turn red. Chen Yuan's mouth corners also curled up.

She couldn't help laughing and continued singing:

"Innocent child~"

"I overheard my lover's sweet talk~"

"The blushing face is like the flowers held in the hands of passers-by~"

"The familiar city has changed~"

"What remains unchanged is that you are still by my side~"

Jiang Ning consciously omitted a word, turning this originally somewhat sad song into a cheerful song that sounded like a confession.

After she finished singing this short passage, everyone was still immersed in it.

"Okay, okay, I forgot the rest of the lyrics. Now it's time for someone else to sing."

"It sounds nice." Chen Yuan blinked at Jiang Ning and said, "You are worthy of it."

(End of this chapter)