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The Daoist tended the stove while the little girl stoked the fire. In the pot was a soup of sponge gourd and tender meat.
Only one oil lamp burned on the stove, casting a dim, yellow light. Song You used the lamp’s glow to place the pieces of tender meat into the pot, small bubbles continuously forming along the edges.
The meat, coated in a thin layer of starch, quickly turned a lotus-red hue under the heat. The starch became translucent and glossy, giving a clear sense of the silky texture to come.
The sponge gourd had only recently been introduced from another region. Being in season between summer and autumn, it was a prized ingredient. Sponge gourd required little space to grow, climbing trees for support. Beyond being eaten, its dried inner sponge could even serve as a scrub for dishes. Many areas in Yizhou cultivated it.
Yesterday, while wandering in Lingquan City, Song You had spotted some for sale at a very cheap price. Without hesitation, he bought a single one. Now, cut into small pieces, the sponge gourd floated and sank in the pot, releasing a fresh, gentle fragrance.
After adding all the tender meat, Song You didn’t pause. Covering the pot, he picked up several eggs, cracked them into a bowl, added a spoonful of salt, and quickly stirred.
The clink of chopsticks against the bowl rang out c...
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