Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 424 - 260: Master Jiang Said You Have to Chew Slowly (Part 3)
"Alright, I’ll start cooking the porridge first!"
Du Guangning immediately nodded and turned to get busy.
Hu Zhihai, who had been following Jiang Yu to the kitchen, pouted and couldn’t help but grumble:
"Lao Jiang, you promised me this morning, to make a little extra and save a portion for me. I didn’t eat much at noon just to have a bite of this."
"Fine, I’ll save you some, just don’t bother me here."
Jiang Yu turned around to glare at him and then continued with his work,
"If you’re feeling too idle, go into the private room and chat with the family members there. Don’t give them the hope that I can cure their illness; I’m not a doctor."
"Alright then, I’ll go and talk to them. Honestly, these people, it’s like they’re clutching at straws. I’ve explained so clearly to them..."
Hu Zhihai mumbled discontentedly and, before turning away, as if remembering something, said to Jiang Yu,
"Oh right, the portion saved for me, just leave it in the kitchen later. Don’t bring it to the room; I’ll come to the kitchen to eat it myself."
"Got it," Jiang Yu replied without turning his head.
"Good then."
Hu Zhihai smiled contentedly and turned to walk towards the "Xia" designated room.
After Hu Zhihai left, Jiang Yu continued to busy himself, preparing the ingredients for the three dishes and getting ready to cook.
These three dishes were all common home-cooked dishes, not complicated to prepare. Especially the stir-fried mushrooms and the spinach egg roll, most housewives can make these. However, the taste of the dishes wasn’t as good as those prepared by Jiang Yu.
The final dish, the golden tofu soup, was made using salted duck egg yolk, tender tofu, ham sausage, carrots, and fresh mushrooms.
This soup had a golden color, a fresh and delicious taste, and was soothing for the stomach, making it very suitable for those with stomach discomfort.
Though it seemed complicated, Jiang Yu was quick at it, finishing the three dishes in less than an hour.
Just as he finished plating the three dishes, Du Guangning also completed cooking the yam, lean pork, and millet porridge.
Jiang Yu went over and lifted the lid of the clay pot, a rich aroma of millet porridge wafted over, he took a spoon to stir the porridge. The millet porridge was thick and creamy, with a glossy layer on top, looking tempting.
He tasted a bit, then added some salt, MSG, and other seasonings to adjust the taste, threw in some goji berries, and covered the pot again to let it simmer for a while longer.
"Xiaodu, take a small bowl and divide this millet porridge into three small portions."
Jiang Yu thought for a moment and instructed Du Guangning,
"After you’re done, send all three bowls to the ’Xia’ designated room."
This full pot of millet porridge was more than just three small bowls, but Jiang Yu didn’t intend to send it all over.
The three anorexic patients had not eaten properly for a long time, and even though it was uncertain if they would eat what he cooked, even if they did, they shouldn’t eat too much at once.
"Okay, I’ll start right away."
Du Guangning nodded and turned to fetch bowls to serve the porridge.
After instructing Du Guangning, Jiang Yu pulled over a service cart, placed the prepared stir-fried mushrooms, spinach egg roll, and golden tofu soup on it, and pushed it towards the ’Xia’ designated room.
At that moment, Hu Zhihai was sitting in the room conversing with the family members of the three anorexia patients, comforting them as he spoke:
"Suffering from anorexia is really tough. You feel hungry but can’t eat, and even when you force yourself, it comes back up. It’s tough on both the patient and their family.
But, everyone shouldn’t carry a long face and sigh all the time; it only makes the family unhappy.
I’ve read some books on the subject, they say that anorexic patients often seek comfort during helpless and confused times.
However, when they are discouraged, it may actually worsen their anorexia, making them more restless.
So, in everyday life, you should care more about them, offer them comfort, and let them feel safe. This can also help alleviate the condition."
"Xiaohu is indeed a college student, he knows so much."
Hu Xiaoxuan’s mother, hearing Hu Zhihai’s words, nodded repeatedly in agreement and added,
"My Xiaoxuan is like that, she not only can’t eat but also often cries and gets upset. Later, I realized she needed comfort.
So her father and I spent more time with her, telling her stories and things like that. During those times, she could eat a bit, though still very little, but it seemed the symptoms were somewhat lighter."
"Right? Most of the information in the books is drawn from research and experience, some of which is quite useful."
Hu Zhihai smiled and continued, 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
"I once read in the news about a patient who had anorexia for seven years and finally fully recovered, so we must not give up.
Especially the family, it’s hard enough for the patient with the illness. If you give up, how can they have the courage to continue?"
"Yes, yes, we definitely won’t give up, no matter how hard it is, we have to keep going!"
"..."
While the few of them were chatting in the room, a soft knock came from outside the door.
Hu Zhihai and the patient’s family stopped talking and turned toward the door, just as it was being opened, and Jiang Yu pushed a service cart inside.
