novelraw Chapter 439 - 437: I Want to Eat Chicken
Chapter 439 - 437: I Want to Eat Chicken
As soon as the dough seal was cracked open, a wave of heat burst forth, accompanied by a rich, savory aroma that took Coach Yao and Qin Haiyang’s breath away for a moment.
Reeves was initially surprised, and upon seeing the pale yellow lotus leaves inside, he felt even more that Huaxia was unbelievably stingy.
A champion eating leaves?!
This was simply unimaginable!
In stark contrast to Reeves’ reaction, Coach Yao and Qin Haiyang, looking at the lotus leaves soaked in oil, found the glossy appearance to have a unique appeal.
Even though the lotus leaves were wrapped tightly, the rich aroma of the chicken was completely beyond control, escaping freely.
Taking chopsticks from the bag, they carefully peeled back the lotus leaves, releasing an even stronger chicken aroma.
The fragrance of the lotus leaves intertwined with the savory scent of the chicken, enhancing its flavor while preventing the rich aroma from becoming cloying.
"Hiss... gulp..."
Coach Yao gingerly peeled the lotus leaves completely away, and as the chicken revealed its full glory, both couldn’t help but take a sharp intake of breath. Qin Haiyang, who hadn’t eaten for four or five hours, couldn’t help but swallow his saliva hard.
Reeves, standing nearby, also widened his eyes.
His eyes were already large, and when widened, the contrast between the whites of his eyes and his dark skin made it seem as if his eyeballs might fall out at any moment.
As the lotus leaves were peeled away, the sight of the chicken struck Qin Haiyang’s mind with an exclamation: "Wow, Golden Legend!"
Reeves didn’t understand the reference, but he was captivated by the dazzling gold nonetheless.
The skin of the Sanhuang chicken typically turns golden yellow when cooked, while the sauce applied deepens the hue. The body was a vibrant golden yellow, with a touch of dark gold, making the beggar chicken appear plump and full.
The darker hues only made the golden shine of the beggar chicken more vivid, as if it was glowing.
No, to be precise, it was indeed glowing.
The lotus leaves were already stained with the chicken’s exuded oils, not to mention the beggar chicken itself.
Sunlight streamed through the transparent glass, unreservedly casting its light on the abundant oils.
And under the illumination of the sunlight, the oils seemed to be imbued with life, sparkling and shining.
Each droplet of oil was like a dazzling gem, exuding captivating brilliance.
Under the force of gravity, the oils flowed slowly, resembling a group of elegant and enchanting dancers, gracefully twirling over the smooth chicken skin.
Watching the slow-moving oils, Qin Haiyang felt time itself seemed to slow down at this moment.
Unbeknownst to him, his hand had already grabbed a plump and tempting drumstick, and the temperature had dropped enough that it didn’t feel hot in his hand.
"Hiss..."
With a slight exertion of force, accompanied by a soft sound, the entire drumstick was torn off, and the oils at that moment could only be described as "gushing out."
The texture of the chicken was clearly visible, with each strand filled with rich juice.
At that moment, Coach Yao and Qin Haiyang both felt their insatiable appetite balloon even larger, while Reeves even unknowingly had his tongue sticking out.
Coach Yao and Reeves stared blankly at the drumstick in Qin Haiyang’s hand, the inviting red skin and snowy, tender, yet smooth drumstick meat looking so enticing.
Fragrance.
The aroma of the chicken itself was enough to intoxicate, not to mention the freshness of the lotus leaves and the various scents from inside the chicken.
All these aromas combined to launch the most deadly assault on the trio’s taste buds.
Qin Haiyang brought the drumstick up to his nose and took a deep sniff, with Reeves’ eyes following its movement unblinkingly.
The rich, full-bodied aroma filled his nose completely, how could one word "ecstasy" suffice?
It was simply ecstatic!
Qin Haiyang had already taken a bite, and Reeves involuntarily gulped a large swallow, his mouth moving involuntarily as if he had taken a bite himself.
Qin Haiyang felt his taste buds weren’t enough.
As soon as the chicken entered his mouth, a bite released an abundance of juices spreading throughout his mouth, instantly giving him an unprecedented slippery and savory experience.
As he bit down harder, he could feel a thin layer of oil, melting on his tongue, bringing a rich fragrance and delicate texture.
Following was the tender and flavorful chicken skin, though also thin, its elasticity and chewiness left Qin Haiyang craving more, every bite filled with collagen and a slightly sticky, rich texture.
Finally, the juicy and succulent drumstick meat.
Its texture was tender, melting in the mouth, and the already delicate meat of the drumstick held even more juice. Each chew revealed its luscious and savory nature.
His face inevitably showed a satisfied smile, his mind filled with love and praise for this delicacy.
Boss Wang sure knew his stuff; this was far more delicious than any beggar chicken he had eaten before.
I, the food enthusiast, willingly crown this the strongest beggar chicken!
Reeves felt his eyes were not enough, his throat somewhat dry.
He unconsciously licked his lips again, his eyes locked on the glossy chicken.
Though both were chickens, the chicken from the mud was entirely different from turkey and fried chicken.
Not only did it look more enticing, but the fresh taste was utterly irresistible.
I want to eat!
But hadn’t he just called it an insult, saying he’d rather die than eat beggar’s food?
Why did this boomerang come back so quickly and hit him?
Reeves was lost in deep thought.
Coach Yao was already staring intently at his own disciple.
Qin Haiyang, dumbfounded, glanced at his coach and awkwardly looked away, pretending not to notice the deep meaning in Coach Yao’s eyes.
Coach Yao quickly said angrily, "Stop pretending you didn’t see! Aren’t you going to treat your master to some?"
Qin Haiyang replied honestly, "Didn’t you say it was too greasy and could lead to high blood pressure? I can’t harm you."
Coach Yao was even more furious, "Now’s the time you remember my words, but during practice, when did you ever listen?! Stop talking and quickly tear off a drumstick for me."
Wang Fan used a Sanhuang chicken weighing about three pounds; even with the neck and tail removed, it wasn’t small, but for Qin Haiyang’s appetite, the whole chicken would barely be filling.
Generously yet reluctantly, he tore off a drumstick, handed it to his coach, then hurriedly grabbed a wing for himself to enjoy.
Seeing this, Reeves felt anxious. Aren’t you people in Huaxia known as the country of courtesy?
Aren’t you Huaxia folks supposed to be friendly to everyone?
Here I am, a living person, standing here as your roommate, can’t you offer me some of that chicken?
"Ocean, I want to eat your chicken..."