Magical Girl's Knight Brother

Chapter 34 Monthly Exam

Chapter 34 Monthly Exam

After a brief chat, Tang Zijun got up to cook.

Today is the day of Tangcao's school's monthly exam. Although it's called a monthly exam, it's actually just a diagnostic test for three main subjects, a way for the school to check whether students can keep up with the pace.

The two girls had made plans to have dinner together that evening. Su Siyao was still thinking about the fried noodles with soybean paste from before, so Tang Zijun had to make some preparations in advance.

There are many ways to make Zha Jiang Mian (noodles with soybean paste), and each city has its own unique cooking method. Of course, the most famous is the authentic Zha Jiang Mian from old Beijing.

But in fact, when Tang Zijun was studying in Beijing, the cafeteria worker, who was a local, revealed a lot of information about Beijing's cuisine to him.

There's no such thing as an "authentic" or "inauthentic" dish; the most important thing is whether the person eating it likes it.

The most important part of Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste) is the meat sauce. The sauce should not be too simple. The ratio of meat to sauce is also important. In addition, the order in which the sauce is cooked and the heat are also very important.

For most people, making a meat sauce with a layered texture requires some practice. However, Tang Zijun is quite sensitive to smells and has some cooking skills, which allows him to easily reach the level of a master chef when cooking.

In addition to the meat sauce, all kinds of side dishes must also be prepared.

Shredded radish, shredded cucumber, chopped celery, green beans, soybeans, and bean sprouts are the most basic side dishes. Depending on the region and personal preference, you can also prepare some cooked green beans, mushrooms, spinach, and other vegetables as toppings.

Since it was a meal prepared for the two little girls, even though they were just eating at home, Tang Zijun naturally couldn't just make a simple bowl of noodles and call it a day; she still had to prepare some substantial dishes.

Tang Zijun decided to make a winter melon and pork rib soup since there were still quite a few spare ribs left in the refrigerator. This would not only balance the saltiness of the fried noodles, but also help clear out the remaining stock in the freezer.

Without further ado, the winter melon and pork rib soup was much simpler than the fried sauce noodles, except that it took longer to cook. Tang Zijun was not used to using a pressure cooker; he preferred to simmer it slowly in a clay pot.

Anyway, he has plenty of time.

After simmering the soup and setting the timer, Tang Zijun returned to her bedroom and started working at her computer.

When Tang Zijun first came into this world, she really wanted to try a different way of life, such as writing songs that hadn't yet been created, or becoming a plagiarist.

Unfortunately, the appearance of the greedy person shattered his longing for a better life. Those three years of fighting made it difficult for Tang Zijun to concentrate on other things. Balancing his studies and his identity as a hero had left him physically and mentally exhausted.

After he completely defeated the monster forces in the mirror dimension, Tang Zijun suddenly discovered the beauty and tranquility of a peaceful life. Until now, he has been living a life of taking things as they come.

Life doesn't need to be too good; having a place to live is enough.

You don't need a lot of money, just enough to grow Chinese tallow trees.

Anyway, I'm not married and I don't have any desire for material things, so living a simple life is fine.

So after resigning, Tang Zijun chose the relatively relaxed profession of online novel writing. Although she didn't earn much and her salary was unstable, she was able to take care of her younger sister's daily needs, and her life was quite fulfilling.

Gentle sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, softly bathing the bedroom and outlining Tang Zijun's golden silhouette.

The keyboard emitted a soft "click-clack" sound, which was particularly clear in the quiet room.

Tang Zijun's eyes were focused and serious, and she would sometimes frown slightly, as if she was thinking of some interesting plot.

On the bed in the room, Xiaobai was curled up in a ball, occasionally twitching its ears, its little belly rising and falling slowly and rhythmically with its breathing.

After exchanging information with Tang Zijun, she no longer cared whether Tang Zijun smelled like a dog. She only knew that she had a powerful ally by her side and drifted off to sleep without a care in the world.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the curtains swayed softly.

Tang Zijun stretched and loosened her stiff neck.

Hearing the noise, Xiaobai yawned.

"Tang Cao will be back soon, so remember not to let it slip." Tang Zijun walked over and patted Xiao Bai's head. "Also, Tang Cao's best friend will be coming over for dinner later, so act convincingly."

"Okay, okay, stop nagging."

Xiao Bai turned over and drifted off to sleep again.

Looking at the lazy little white cat, Tang Zijun suddenly felt that this scene was so familiar. It's true that two creatures can't sleep in the same bed. She had only spent one night with Tang Cao, and this silly cat had also learned to stay in bed.

Shaking her head, Tang Zijun didn't think much of it. She turned around, shut down the computer, and went to the kitchen to start preparing to cook noodles.

Just as Tang Zijun was about to rinse the noodles after cooking them, the sound of a key opening the door rang out, followed by Su Siyao making a lot of noise.

"I still feel that this matter is not that simple."

"Yaoyao, you're just too naive," Tang Cao said. "In their line of work, traffic is king. With all sorts of scripts flooding the market these days, how can you attract traffic without some eye-catching gimmicks?"

As she spoke, Tang Cao peeked her head out from the kitchen doorway.

"Brother, I'm back."

"Oh, get ready to wash your hands and eat. I'll be done in a minute," Tang Zijun replied, placing the noodles that had been rinsed in cold water into three bowls.

Su Siyao seemed to smell the aroma of meat sauce, and her eyes sparkled.

"Brother Tang, let me help you."

The latest novel is first published here!

Tang Zijun didn't refuse, placed the bowl in her hands, and continued, "Take the noodles out first, arrange the vegetables on the cutting board, and I'll serve you some winter melon and pork rib soup."

"Okay!" Su Siyao licked her lips.

She walked quickly, looking rather impatient.

Tang Zijun used a towel to bring the steaming hot winter melon and pork rib soup to the table. Although the heat wouldn't be a problem without the towel, she had already learned to hide herself and play the role of an ordinary person over the past seven years.

Tang Zijun scooped a spoonful of meat sauce and stirred the noodles in the bowl while speaking to Tang Cao.

"How was the monthly exam today? Let me make this clear: if you try to control your grades again, you'll be calling Mom to explain next time."

Upon hearing this, Tang Cao's ahoge (a single strand of hair sticking up) bounced up, and she chuckled sheepishly. "I was just trying to make it seem like I had academic difficulties, otherwise, if I always come in first, you guys would all get used to it and stop giving me rewards."

"You still dare to say that?" Tang Zijun rolled her eyes at her. "When have I ever not bought you something you wanted? As a result, you lost two places due to score control last time, and Mom has been nagging me about it for a week."

Tang Cao stuck out her tongue, picked up her bowl, and remained silent.

However, judging from her appearance, this monthly exam shouldn't be a problem, so Tang Zijun didn't ask any more questions. After all, Tang Cao was much better than him in terms of academics.

Tang Zijun served Su Siyao a bowl of soup and casually asked her what was wrong.

"By the way, what were you guys talking about just now? Something about script popularity?"

"Thank you, brother."

Su Siyao first thanked him, and then explained.

"It's just a rumor we heard from our classmates. We heard that a streamer got into trouble and disappeared without a trace. Nobody can contact them, and there's been no follow-up since."

"A streamer?" Tang Zijun raised an eyebrow.

"Hmm."

Su Siyao nodded heavily.

"She's a livestreamer who reviews restaurants, and she's quite popular."

Happy New Year in advance everyone! I'll be going to have a PK next week, so please give me your help. The future of this book depends on you all!

(End of this chapter)