Chapter 83: Delicious Popcorn

  Chapter 83: Delicious Popcorn

Everyone watched as Shu Yu flipped the corn kernels, flipping and flipping.

Is that it???

Could it be that the delicious snack she was talking about was just coating corn kernels with oil and sugar, then frying them until they're crispy? It didn't look very appetizing.

Lan Hua, who was standing at the door and couldn't see what was happening at the stove, only saw the disappointed and disgusted expressions on Li Shi and Liang Shi's faces, which made her feel uneasy.

Suddenly, there was a "pop" sound from the pot, and something jumped out and bounced high into the air.

After one sound came another, making everyone in the kitchen jump in fright.

It was at this moment that Shu Yu quickly covered the pot with the lid.

But after covering it, the crackling sound inside became even more pronounced.

Ruan Shi was a bit worried, "Er Ya, it seems like it's about to explode? Are you okay?"

Li Shi said, "Don't break the pot."

Liang Shi... silently retreated to the kitchen doorway and held Bao Ya in her arms, ready to run at any time.

Shu Yu told Da Hu to stop the fire and removed the firewood from the stove. The crackling sounds inside also subsided.

Only then did she open the lid, and everyone was stunned when they saw it.

This...there was clearly only a pot bottom full of corn kernels, but now it had filled up half a large pot.

And the aroma... was so fragrant.

Shu Yu took one and gave it to Da Hu, who immediately stuffed it into his mouth.

Da Hua smacked his lips and tightly squeezed his small hand, "It's delicious, so delicious."

"This is popcorn, made by popping corn kernels. Have you never had it before?"

Da Hu vigorously nodded his head, "Popcorn made from popping corn kernels is even more delicious than cakes."

Shu Yu laughed, ''Go get that fruit platter and let's serve it for everyone.''

Da Hua hurriedly turned around to get the fruit platter, and Shu Yu filled it up, still having plenty left.

She then used a plate to serve some to the old lady, saying, ''Grandma, try some of these.''

The old lady waved her hand, ''No, I don't need it. I don't eat this, you kids can have it.''

But Li Shi and Liang Shi beside her couldn't help but salivate and eagerly stared at the popcorn.

Shu Yu directly stuffed a piece into the mouths of the old lady and Ruan Shi, ''There's plenty, you can all try my cooking.''

As soon as it entered her mouth, even the old lady couldn't help but squint her eyes. It was crispy and truly delicious.

Who would have thought that corn, fried in oil and sugar, could turn into such a delicacy.

Shu Yu left a plate in the kitchen and then went out with the fruit platter.

As soon as she left, Li Shi and Liang Shi couldn't wait and took a piece each. The old lady snorted, ''Didn't you say Er Ya couldn't cook? Look at her cooking skills, which one of you can compare to her?''

Li Shi felt embarrassed but still didn't hold back on eating the popcorn.

As soon as Shu Yu stepped out of the kitchen, Bao Ya drooled and pounced on her, ''I want to eat, I want to eat.''

''No hurry, let's bring it to the hall first.'' After all, Bao Ya was only three years old, and Shu Yu didn't want her to eat it alone. It would be better to keep an eye on her in the hall.

Lu Sanzhu also appeared out of nowhere, ''Er Ya, let Third Uncle help you bring it over.''

As soon as he finished speaking, he wanted to grab some popcorn, but Shu Yu swiftly made a hand gesture and said, ''Dare to grab it and try.''

Lu Sanzhu dryly laughed and withdrew his hand, not daring to move.

This scene shocked Lan Hua, who was following behind them, and she widened her eyes in disbelief. Third Uncle was afraid of Er Ya? He was always shameless, not even afraid of the old lady, but now a single movement from Er Ya scared him into submission.

Shu Yu first took some popcorn to the room of Lu Erbai and Uncle Lu, leaving some for them, before returning to the hall.

(End of this chapter)