Sophie's kitchen was very clean, just like her image: delicate, elegant, and clean.
However, it was obvious that the kitchen was often cooked, and this was also evident from her words. "Do you need me to help? I'm good with knives. "
Li Du said, "No, no, you can rest outside — well, I'm just being polite. In fact, if you could come and help, that would be great."
Sophie smiled, washed her hands, and asked, "What do I need to do?"
Li Du said, "Let me first introduce the dishes I want to make. See if they suit your taste. Mainly vegetables. I think you've been a surgeon for a long time, and maybe you're not that interested in meat products. "
The lady doctor nodded vigorously. "Yes, yes, yes, that's right."
Li Du grinned. This was what Hans had told him. As for why Hans knew the lady doctor so well? It was simple: he knew almost all the beautiful young unmarried women in Flagstaff.
"I've prepared stir-fried lettuce with shrimps, mushroom and cabbage, tiger vegetables, watermelon omelets, and scallop tofu soup. What do you think?"
Sophie smiled. "Although I've never eaten it before, I know I'll like it just from the name."
The four dishes and the soup were simple, but it was not easy to make them well. These were the dishes that Li Du had carefully selected. He had made them more than a hundred times. Although they were simple, he could make them taste extraordinary.
There were only a few key points in cooking: ingredients, heat control, and seasoning.
In terms of ingredients, Li Du had selected the most expensive organic vegetables from the supermarket. He had perfect control of the heat and seasoning. In addition, he had specially brought a bottle of peanut oil.
Americans ate a lot of olive oil. In fact, this kind of oil was suitable for grilling and mixing, but for stir-frying, especially vegetables, peanut oil was the most fragrant.
Sophie had not had much experience with Chinese food, and her knife skills were not of much help. She mainly washed the vegetables, and Li Du was in charge of cutting them.
Just as Li Du was about to fry the vegetables, the doorbell rang. Ah Meow quickly ran to the door, jumped up, looked outside, and then ran to the side to play.
Obviously, the person outside was not a threat.
Sophie asked curiously, "I don't usually have many customers here. Who could it be?"
She went to open the door, and a loud baritone voice rang out. "Hi, my little Sophie, have you had dinner? Look what Daddy brought you? "
When Li Du heard this, the spatula in his hand wavered. Sophie's father is here?
In fact, her mother was also there. "Daughter, I saw that your lights were on, so I knew you were at home … Hmm, it smells so good. Are you cooking?"
The baritone continued, "Wow, my daughter's cooking is so good? I told you not to bring her dinner. She can handle it herself. Our daughter is the best … "
Sophie's parents walked into the kitchen. Li Du quickly straightened his clothes and looked at the door with a smile.
An old Caucasian man whose eyes were like crescent moons when he smiled walked in. When they suddenly met, both of them were a little confused.
The little old man was at a loss. Why was there an unfamiliar man in his daughter's kitchen? Li Du was at a loss. Is this Sophie's father? Could it be Grandpa?
Then, he took a closer look at the little old man and felt that he looked a little familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
The little old man's expression changed as he lowered his voice and asked, "Hey, kid, who are you?"
Li Du said, "Hello, sir. My name is Du Li. You can call me Li. I am Sophie's friend —"
"Just friends?" The little old man's eyes narrowed into slits.
Li Du raised his hand and said, "I swear to God, Dr. Sophie and I are just friends!"
For a moment, the little old man's expression was a little dejected. "Just friends?"
"Yes."
"Not living together?" the little old man asked, his expression a little expectant.
Li Du did not understand what he meant, but he still said honestly, "No, no, you misunderstood. We are just friends, having dinner together tonight."
At this time, Sophie ran in and said, "Ah, Dad, Li, let me introduce you. This is Li, my good friend. This handsome guy is my dad, Mr. James Martin. "
Li Du took the initiative to extend his hand and said, "Hello, Mr. Martin. You are really handsome. I used to wonder why Sophie was so beautiful. After seeing you, I think I can guess the reason."
Mr. Martin laughed and said, "Young man, you have a way with words. You are cooking, right? Sophie, how can you let a guest cook? "
The lady doctor said embarrassedly, "Li has a hobby …"
Mr. Martin did not give her a chance to explain and immediately said, "You are not treating him as a guest. Haha, I understand now. My little Sophie has finally grown up."
Li Du blinked. Why did he feel that this old man was different from other parents?
Sophie pushed him out and said angrily, "James, what are you saying? Hurry up and get out, don't disturb Li's cooking. "
Mr. Martin was pushed out, and a beautiful woman who looked like Sophie squeezed in and said, "Hello, Li, I am Lisa Martin, Sophie's mother."
Li Du hurriedly greeted her. The beautiful woman smiled and nodded. Her eyes were especially hot, scanning him from head to toe. Her gaze was like an X-ray machine.
What is going on? Mr. Li was confused. It seemed like Sophie's parents were different from the parents of ordinary girls.
As far as he knew, when a girl's parents saw a strange young man at home, even if they did not put on a serious face, they would still instinctively reject him.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin, on the other hand, made Li Du feel as if the two of them were treating him as their son-in-law!
After the two of them left, Sophie came back and said helplessly, "Sorry, Li, my parents are a little childish. I hope they did not disgust you."
Li Du said firmly, "No, no, uncle and auntie are very nice. They are very friendly. I feel very comfortable."
Sophie said, "Then please cook by yourself. I have to go out and keep them company."
"It's okay, go ahead. Leave the kitchen to me."
As soon as Sophie went out, Li Du heard Mr. Martin's voice. "What are you doing out here?"
"Chatting with you guys."
"We've been chatting for 25 years, my lady. What you need to do now is to go back and help that young man cook. The two of you need to work together, understand? You need to develop chemistry! "
Sophie was shocked. "God, James, do you know what you are saying?"
Li Du touched his chin. He also wanted to know the answer. Could it be that he was liked by the elders because of his looks? Why did he feel like the two of them were trying to matchmake him and Sophie?
In any case, the lady doctor went back to the kitchen.
Four dishes and one soup were not enough. Fortunately, Li Du had bought enough ingredients, so he added four more dishes. The two elders outside were people that he had to please.
He bought some beef and decided to make stir-fried veal, fried salmon with celery, assorted vegetables, and minced meat with cabbage.
Ah Meow smelled the salmon and immediately came out of nowhere.
Mr. Martin exclaimed, "Oh, a long-tailed ocelot! This kid is so fat! "
Ah Meow's voice was angry. "Meow, meow!"
Mr. Martin then exclaimed, "No wonder Li looks familiar. We've met before. I remember now, he and Sophie have been together for a long time!"
In the kitchen, Li Du and Sophie looked at each other.
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