Chapter 560: Chapter 546: She Would Rather Die Than Eat That Awful Stuff

"This stewed pork with preserved vegetables is excellent. The meat is tender and falls apart easily, fatty yet not greasy, with the fragrant aroma of preserved vegetables. The combination of pork belly and the fresh scent of the preserved veggies makes this dish truly perfect! It would be even better with rice."

"The flavor of the Squirrel Mandarin Fish speaks for itself, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The crispy skin wraps around delicate meat, with the brine that is both sweet and sour. It’s so delicious, I can’t find words to describe it. Truly, this fish is heavenly, seldom tasted on earth!"

"This Nine-Turned Large Intestine is practically a work of art! I almost couldn’t bear to touch it with chopsticks! Its shape and color are full, and the aroma is rich and overflowing. As you bite into it, juices ooze gently, with a savory hint of freshness, a slight sweetness amid the sourness, making it mellow and fragrant. Halfway through chewing, a subtle peppery heat arises from the depths of the tongue, exciting the taste buds. The fast eating and the wonderful aroma are all revealed within it."

"Yes, yes, its texture is soft and tender, blending sour, sweet, fragrant, spicy, and salty flavors. It’s fatty but not greasy, fresh and tasty, extremely appetizing, and never tiresome even after long consumption!"

The table was full of hot dishes.

The ones made by Huang Tao were the most popular.

Especially the Squirrel Mandarin Fish and Nine-Turned Large Intestine. The former won attention for its appearance, the latter for its exquisite plating, immediately becoming the center of attention at the table, captivating both the eyes and stomachs of all the relatives and friends present.

Of course, there was one exception.

That was Huang Tao’s cousin, Song Sitong.

She didn’t have the Nine-Turned Large Intestine.

Since childhood, she had disliked eating animal organs, always feeling they carried a distinctive taste...

Stinky!

She couldn’t accept it at all!

She wouldn’t puke at the sight, but eating them made her... want to vomit!

So, for the sake of her stomach and to avoid feeling a turbulent discomfort, she resolutely chose to ignore the plate of Nine-Turned Large Intestine.

Admittedly, she acknowledged, the beautifully plated, art-like Nine-Turned Large Intestine did catch her eye.

But admiring is one thing!

Eating is entirely impossible!

No way would she eat this cursed thing, even if it killed her.

She truly couldn’t understand why people liked eating pork intestines when they smelled so terribly foul?

Sun Jiakang noticed cousin Song Sitong only ate the other dishes and never picked the Nine-Turned Large Intestine. He asked bewilderedly, "Sitong, why didn’t you have the Nine-Turned Large Intestine?"

Song Sitong: "..."

She put on an awkward yet polite smile, "I don’t like the taste of pork intestines, they’re too stinky."

Sun Jiakang: (○o○)

Geez~

Delicious pork intestine, why would someone not like it?

If you don’t like it, fine, but calling it stinky!

Such ignorance!

He couldn’t fathom someone disliking the pork intestine he loved.

He eagerly recommended, "Sitong, let me tell you, pork intestine is the best-tasting thing in the world! No exception! If you find it stinky, it’s because the chef isn’t skilled. This Nine-Turned Large Intestine was made by your cousin Tao, with no off-putting smell at all, and the taste is top-notch. It’s very delicious."

"Just try it once, and you’ll find it tasty from here on out."

"Aunt Sitong, Uncle Jiakang is right, the Nine-Turned Large Intestine that dad cooks is really delicious, truly, I’m not lying to you. Try one,"

Xuanxuan looked seriously at Song Sitong beside her.

Saying that, she picked a piece of Nine-Turned Large Intestine and placed it in Song Sitong’s bowl, nodding her chin to signal her to eat it.

Seeing Xuanxuan’s expectant little face watching her daughter Song Sitong, Chen Peilan feared Sitong not eating it would upset Xuanxuan, so she spoke up, "Xiao Tong, just try the Nine-Turned Large Intestine, see how it is. It’s really tasty, smells good too, and there’s nothing of that peculiar offal stench, give it a try."

In the end, she didn’t forget to wink at Song Sitong.

Hearing everyone’s praise, seeing Xuanxuan enthusiastically picking for her, while her mother kept winking at her, combined with how appealing the Nine-Turned Large Intestine looked, and importantly, it was made by cousin Tao, all these reasons added a little hesitation in her.

The reason she hesitated was due to her trust and admiration for Huang Tao’s culinary skills.

But just the thought of what pork intestines contain made her unable to accept it, shaking her head repeatedly.

A face full of resistance!

"Really not eating?" Sun Jiakang bit down on a large intestine with an audible crunch, sauce gleaming at the corner of his mouth.

Song Sitong shook her head like a rattle, indicating refusal.

Sun Jiakang glanced at Huang Tao, who instantly understood and loudly called towards the door, "Someone’s coming."

Song Sitong looked around for ages but saw no one. Just as she turned to question Huang Tao, a piece of Nine-Turned Large Intestine was stuffed into her mouth.

In an instant...

Her eyes widened, and her innocent face donned a "mask of pain," hurriedly wanting to spit it out, but Sun Jiakang quickly covered her mouth, "Don’t waste food, swallow it quickly."

So infuriating~

She got tricked~ 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Where’s the trust between people?

Feeling betrayed, Song Sitong’s face showed a tearless expression of grievance, yet when her teeth met a soft, tender piece, she tried chewing a few times, and the flavor exploded in her mouth, dominantly locking in on all her taste buds. The five flavors stimulating her brain made her head spin as she reached with chopsticks for more Nine-Turned Large Intestine.

Piece after piece...

Truly delicious!

The key is that it had no off-putting taste at all, and she didn’t feel nauseous either!

Seeing her eat so eagerly, Sun Jiakang’s heart bled inside.

Uh~

She said she didn’t like it, right?

Why is she eating it now?

Oh well!

Sun Jiakang regretted it immensely...

He regretted scheming to make Song Sitong try the Nine-Turned Large Intestine.

This is just great!

Originally, he could have had more Nine-Turned Large Intestine pieces himself, but now they’re all in Song Sitong’s stomach...

Truly a regret beyond words!

Looking at Song Sitong, his eyes flashed coldly... the desire to "stick a knife in" was hard to hide!

Chen Peilan also hurriedly held down Song Sitong’s chopsticks, saying, "Xiao Tong, that’s enough."

"Oh, alright!"

Seeing everyone looking at her, Song Sitong shyly withdrew her hand, leaving the last two pieces of Nine-Turned Large Intestine untouched.

Still craving, she couldn’t help but lick the sauce on her chopsticks.

Sun Jiakang teased, "Didn’t you say pork intestines stink, Sitong?"

"Smelly is truly smelly, who would have thought it to be so fragrant when made into a dish." Song Sitong showed no hint of embarrassment, even suggesting, "Tao, you made too few pork intestines today. How about I come over to your place again tomorrow, and we have this again?"

Everyone: "..."

Huang Tao smiled helplessly, "Not tomorrow. We’re out of ingredients, and besides, the market isn’t open tomorrow!"

"Ah..."

Song Sitong’s face displayed a small look of disappointment.

Huang Tao thought for a moment, "In a few days, during the Lunar New Year when visiting, I’ll make it for you again."

"Cousin Tao, you’re the best for me!"

Smiling, Song Sitong expressed her gratitude to Huang Tao, while not forgetting to send an arrogant look to Sun Jiakang.

Sun Jiakang: "..."

Fine, he wouldn’t hold it against her!

Anyway, he’d have his share too then!

Of course.

He still didn’t forget to take the last two pieces of Nine-Turned Large Intestine.

Song Sitong: "..."

This scene.

Made Song Sitong involuntary show an expression of hate akin to "Judge Cao trying a bite of plain Nine-Turned Large Intestine with eager anticipation, only to find it unbearable, glaring at its maker with gritted teeth."