Chapter 247 Barbecue Lamb Skewers and Sushi Pairing
Jian Xiaoning came over next to Mu Xiaomu and squatted down to her height, caressing her head. “Who taught you this?”
“I’m shocked. How does a little girl like you know about getting a girlfriend?”
“Shall I matchmake you with Liang Jieyi?”
Hearing those words, Mu Xiaomu instantly became red in the face. She hurriedly turned her face to Mu Zhi, “Mommy, what is Mama Xiaoning talking about?”
She started pretending to be naïve again.
Jian Xiaoning smirked at Mu Xiaomu, then said to Mu Zhi, “I think you could consider my suggestion.”
“Enough.”
Mu Zhi glanced at Jian Xiaoning, “I think you should hurry up and settle down with Xu Se.”
Jian Xiaoning immediately switched topics at the sound of Xu Se’s name. “Oh right, let me bring you around. We can talk about the new doctor who just started working here.”
However, Mu Zhi appeared to be constantly distracted.
After her mother was admitted to the hospital, there was a time she would visit the old folks’ home, hoping to plant some ‘karma seeds’ so mom’s condition would get better.
At the time, Mu Zhi’s most significant lesson was that the old people were miserable when they were alone.
She agreed with Mu Xiaomu’s description. Perhaps, Master Lu was too lonely.
She thought briefly before sending a text to Lu Jinye, telling him to visit Master Lu at the Lu’s Manor at night.
After chattering with Jian Xiaoning for a while, Mu Zhi hastily left the hospital.
She brought Mu Xiaomu with her to the nearest supermarket for some groceries. Then, she sent Lu Yunxi a message, inviting him for a barbecue at the manor in the evening.
Lu Yunxi had always loved spending time with Mu Xiaomu, so he had no issue with her suggestion.
Mu Zhi did not inform Lu Leiming’s household. She felt it was awkward to see Lu Junnian.
Besides, after their previous conflict, Mu Zhi had no clue how she could face Zhu Sha.
She figured that these guys should be enough to make a lively dinner.
After planning everything in her head, she called Lu’s Manor to inform the butler. Master Lu was over the moon to know that they were coming over for dinner. He wore a beaming smile throughout the day.
The butler described what he saw to Mu Zhi.
Master Lu was not accustomed to eating barbecue lamb skewers like the ordinary folks. Mu Zhi went for the most basic necessities, but she could not move the charcoal and a flurry of groceries she bought.
Thus, she resorted to calling Lu Yunxi over to help move the stuff.
While he was slowly moving the groceries into the car, Lu Yunxi said, “Did Mu Xiaomu tell you anything? Why the sudden barbecue plan?”
Mu Zhi glanced at Lu Yunxi without giving him an explanation. All she said was, “Do we have everything here? Spicy noodles, cumin, lamb, skewers, fish tofu, wire rack…”
Lu Yunxi inventoried the groceries as Mu Zhi read out the list of purchases.
She bought everything that was typically seen at a barbecue store by the streets.
“Great!”
Lu Yunxi loaded the groceries into the car.
He was readying to start the car while Mu Zhi was preparing the leave.
But it suddenly dawned on Mu Zhi that something was missing, “Wait, let me grab some seaweed roe.”
“Huh? What’s that for? Do we need that for the barbecue?”
Lu Yunxi was stupefied.
Mu Zhi did not spare even a few words. She swiftly stepped off the car and headed to the market to buy another batch of groceries.
Seeing the items and equipment in her hands, Lu Yunxi could not help but scowl, “Are we making sushi tonight?”
“Yeah.”
Mu Zhi grinned, then loaded everything she just bought to the almost-bursting car boot.
Lu Yunxi was flummoxed. “Barbecue to go with sushi?”
“Haven’t you tried?”
Mu Zhi stared at Lu Yunxi. Mu Zhi could fit two decent-sized eggs into his eyes with the way he was gawking at her.
“That sounds magical.”
It was clear that Mu Zhi’s solemnness had caught Lu Yunxi by surprise.
She was adamant that the pairing was other-worldly.
Mu Zhi could tell that Lu Yunxi disapproved of her barbecue sushi combo. But on their way home, Mu Zhi said casually, “It used to be my mom’s favorite combination. I had it as a kid, it was awesome. A bite of lamb skewers followed by a mouthful of sushi, yum.”
“That is interesting… If Jinye goes for it tonight, I will follow suit.”
“Trust me, you will thank me for it.” Mu Zhi let out an assuring smile and did not elaborate further, leaving him some room for imagination.
The supermarket was a distance away from Lu’s Manor. When they arrived at the manor, they immediately started preparing for the meal. Lu Yunxi muttered in grievance while helping with the prep, “Are you sure this is how you barbecue lamb skewers? I don’t know how to cook, I’m usually only responsible for eating.”
Not only did he complain ceaselessly, he also brought Master Lu into the picture. “I don’t think pops will like this.”
Mu Zhi was busy setting up the charcoal grill as she said, “You’ve never barbecued lamb skewers before, how’d you know that Master Lu won’t like it?”
“Because I have never seen Master Lu take a bite at any of the common folk food in my life.” Explained Lu Yunxi with poise.
Mu Zhi was not bothered by his remark. In this instance, Lu Jinye’s car had come to a steady halt at the yard. Mu Xiaomu dashed towards Lu Jinye and buried herself into his embrace as soon as she saw him. Lu Jinye scooped her off the ground and walked towards Mu Zhi, resting Mu Xiaomu on one of his arms.
At the sight of the burning charcoal, he put Mu Xiaomu back onto the ground, grabbed himself an apron, rolled up his sleeves, and lent Mu Zhi a hand.
It was apparent that Lu Jinye had not experienced the street side barbecue before. He was intrigued by Mu Zhi’s maneuvering with the charcoal.
But it didn’t stop him from picking up the skill quickly. It took him mere minutes to master the timing of fanning the charcoal at the right speed, allowing the fire to build up gracefully.
Master Lu came into the yard when the preparation was almost done.
The butler supervised the barbecuing of the lamb skewers while the family sat around a small table in a circle, wolfing down the skewers while admiring the glamor of the moon. It suddenly struck Mu Zhi that she had not made the sushi. The sushi rice should be cooked by now.
She leaped to her feet and headed indoors with the seaweed, and within minutes, she came back with a few platefuls of sushi.
Mu Zhi served them on the table and introduced them with a prideful expression, “This is the newest way of eating barbecue. Pair it with sushi for maximum pleasure. The taste is unique but in a good way.”
Master Lu was taking a small bite of the roasted vegetables. When Mu Zhi mentioned the combination, he suddenly turned to face her in an abrupt reaction.
Under the bright, bold glow of the moonbeam, Mu Zhi had a placid smile on her face.
From Master Lu’s angle, there was something about Mu Zhi’s eyebrows that reminded him of someone he knew.
“Where did you learn this combination from?” Questioned Master Lu out of the blue.
