I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 752 - 334: The taste of these stewed lotus root with pork ribs is absolutely amazing, at least three bowls to start! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_2

Chapter 752: Chapter 334: The taste of these stewed lotus root with pork ribs is absolutely amazing, at least three bowls to start! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_2

If that doesn’t work, we’ll expand the search area and look for homes along the North Fourth Ring.

Although it’s a bit more of a hassle, commuting via the North Fourth Ring is relatively convenient.

Dou Wenjing agreed. She opened the navigation app and headed towards a residential complex two blocks away.

Soon, the car pulled up smoothly to the entrance of a rather upscale residential complex.

After finding a street parking spot, they got out of the car and entered the complex to ask about its conditions.

They soon discovered that the place was quite nice: it had a good environment, plenty of parking spaces, and wasn’t too densely populated.

Of course, there were downsides. The property management fees were higher than those in nearby complexes, and the parking fees were exorbitant, leading some families with multiple cars to park them outside the complex.

For others, these were drawbacks, but for Shen Jiayue, whose vast fortune made her practically ’accessible by the hundreds of millions,’ they were no issue at all.

Soon after, the homeowner’s housekeeper arrived, driving a Panamera.

Zeng Xiaoqi muttered quietly,

"Even the housekeeper drives a Panamera! These detestable capitalists!"

Dou Wenjing glanced at her own BMW 5 Series. Had I known, I would’ve driven the G-Wagon from the villa, she thought. Being outclassed like this feels awful.

Shen Baobao, however, appeared unfazed. After a simple confirmation, she followed them into the complex. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

This residential complex was quite high-end; all buildings had elevators that opened directly into the apartments.

The apartment was located on the 30th floor. They took the elevator up and, after putting on shoe covers, stepped inside.

The living room and dining area were combined and very spacious—forget one grand piano, even ten would fit easily.

The structure of this duplex apartment was very similar to that of a villa.

The first floor comprised the kitchen, living room, dining room, a housekeeper’s room, and a room for an elderly family member. The living room connected to an expansive balcony that offered views of not only the cityscape but also the distant suburban mountains.

The second floor housed the master bedroom, a guest bedroom, a study, and a media room.

The third floor featured a sunroom, a laundry room, a storage room, and a tatami-style tea room.

Passing through the tea room and the corridor outside the sunroom led to an outdoor terrace.

The vast, spacious terrace had been transformed into a rooftop garden.

To protect against strong winds, a perimeter of high-strength tempered glass had been installed. All fixtures on the terrace were also reinforced to prevent them from being blown away and causing accidents.

A barbecue grill sat in one corner of the terrace.

It was likely intended for hosting gatherings.

However, because no one had moved in since the renovation, the grill was unused and showed slight signs of rust.

"This house is truly perfect for my taste."

While Zeng Xiaoqi inwardly cursed the ’wicked capitalists,’ she couldn’t tear her eyes away from the place.

The layout and decor, both upstairs and downstairs, undeniably made it a dream house.

"You’re just stating the obvious. Who wouldn’t like a house worth tens of millions?"

Dou Wenjing muttered in reply.

Of all the properties they had seen today, this was the most expensive.

But it was expensive for a reason.

It was hard to find any fault with this property.

The high quality of the property also meant the homeowner stood firm: no price reductions, no installment payments. The full amount had to be paid in a single lump sum.

The homeowner’s biggest concession was offering two adjacent parking spaces as a gift.

"Not bad. I like it a lot."

With that one sentence, Shen Jiayue sealed the deal.

Brother Feng immediately began discussing the property paperwork with the housekeeper who drove the Panamera. Meanwhile, Dou Wenjing took out her phone to message a few bank managers she knew, proposing they meet for coffee.

The coffee was just a pretext; the main purpose was to discuss a loan.

However, even if the funds were secured, they wouldn’t purchase the property immediately. A third-party company would first be hired to inspect the apartment. This inspection would cover potential issues, such as damage to the roof or walls incurred during renovation, or any alterations made to the main structure, among other things.

All these aspects needed to be thoroughly checked.

This was to avoid discovering flaws only after the money had been transferred, at which point recouping it would be difficult.

After Brother Feng reviewed the property’s five key certificates, they headed downstairs and left.

By the time they drove back to the restaurant, it was nearly eleven o’clock. The Lotus Root and Pork Ribs stew on the stove was ready, and Lin Xu was just then seasoning the soup.

Seasoning it at the end ensured the pork ribs would be more tender and the umami of the lotus root would be thoroughly infused.

Adding salt too early would have diminished the soup’s umami significantly.

Based on the amount of soup in the clay pot, Lin Xu added three small spoonfuls of salt and then two small spoonfuls of pepper.

The pepper primarily served to induce perspiration and reduce the greasiness of the pork rib soup, thereby enhancing its flavor and making the lotus root taste sweeter.

After seasoning, Lin Xu ladled a few pieces of lotus root and a spoonful of soup into a bowl, planning to taste it.

He scooped a little of the pinkish broth with a spoon, blew on it gently, then sipped. An exquisite flavor instantly flooded his mouth.

Wow... this flavor is truly wonderful! he thought. It’s aromatic with umami, umami with sweetness, sweet with savoriness, and the savoriness interwoven with a subtle spiciness from the pepper.

Delicious! I’ll need at least three bowls of this for lunch today.

After tasting the soup, he picked up a piece of the tender, pink lotus root to try.

It’s cooked perfectly—soft, with a lingering sweetness. Absolutely exquisite!

Although lotus roots grown in other parts of the country also possess a mild sweetness, they simply can’t compare to those from Hubei.

Especially this type of ’powdery’ lotus root used for soups; cooked without a single grain of sugar, it still yielded such a sweet flavor. It just goes to show, to truly savor regional delicacies, you have to use local ingredients.

Just as he was savoring a piece with his chopsticks, Shen Baobao’s voice came from the kitchen doorway: