In his outward demeanor, Su Shen always seemed cold and indifferent. Yet, perhaps his inner emotions were more genuine than anyone else's. How could he not deserve a bowl of glutinous rice from his own younger sister?
Gu Zi could only hope that this time, Su Jing truly understood, truly held her brother, a man not adept at expressing his feelings, close to her heart.
Once the glutinous rice was steamed, Su Jing lifted the pot lid, and a fresh aroma of rice filled the entire kitchen.
She poured the stir-fried diced mushrooms, corn kernels, squid pieces, bamboo shoots, fish cake bits, and fried peanuts into the iron pot, stirring until all the ingredients were evenly mixed with the distinct grains of glutinous rice. She added the seasoning sauce and stirred some more. As a final touch before taking the pot off the stove, she sprinkled a handful of chopped green onions, fully releasing the fragrance at that moment.