Meanwhile, at the Lin Family Old House:
Inside the steamer was fluffy, appetizing cornmeal, and on the table sat bowls of pork rib and cabbage soup, mapo tofu, and red-braised pork. Each dish looked vibrant, and the rich, savory aroma filling the room was enough to make anyone’s mouth water. Shen Youwei, who had been full of confidence earlier, now couldn't help but feel a sense of inadequacy. She had never even seen these dishes before, let alone cooked them. Fortunately, she had watched Lin Moyang intently while he cooked, and she believed that if she watched a few more times, she would be able to make them herself.
The two of them placed some dried mushrooms into a winnowing basket secured over the stove, gave them a good toss, and then sat down to eat dinner. Lin Moyang placed a piece of red-braised pork, marbled with fat and lean meat, into Shen Youwei’s bowl. Seeing the glistening fat under the glow of the kerosene lamp, she couldn't help but frown slightly.
Noticing this, Lin Moyang smiled and said softly, "It’s not greasy at all; it’s delicious!"
Chapter 36