Lisco's American Life

The two chatted about recent developments, and Ben asked about Lisko's new book.

"I have already started writing. The type of this book is children's literature. I want to try to see the world from a child's perspective." Lisko did not hide it from Ben. Ben's dream is to become a writer, but how can I put it, Lisko

The evaluation of him is, "an excellent restaurateur."

"Hey, if it weren't for the fact that your new book was released a little late this year and you had to postpone your application until next year, you would definitely get the Nobel this time." I felt sorry for Lisko. In early December this year, the Nobel Prize for Literature had already been awarded.

The prize was won by a writer from Germany.

"It's okay," Lisko didn't feel disappointed. Time is still long and life is still long. He has a bunch of royalties in his hand. Nobel is just the starting point of his life. Otherwise, how could he be worthy of the dazzling glory of his previous life?

Literary world.

"Ben, what else do you like besides photography?" Lisko changed the subject,

"Fishing." Ben said this with a bit of excitement, "I like the moment when I pull the fish out of the water, I feel a full sense of harvest."

Speaking of this, Liske became interested, "Have you ever tried the Chinese fishing method?"

"No," I had some doubts. Isn't fishing like that?

"Here, let me show you a try." Lisko went to the storage room to get the fish tank and other utensils.

The two came to the lake. The lake at Lisko Ranch was not frozen. Although the winter wind was biting, there was still some sunshine today.

Lisko was digging a hole on the shore with a small shovel.

"What are you doing?" Ben couldn't understand.

"Chinese fishing methods require bait, and earthworms are the easiest bait to use. They believe that you have to pay to get something."

Lisko threaded the dug earthworms into sections and threw the hook into the lake. The lake in Lisko's house was still very deep, and there seemed to be underground water channels that connected it to the big lake.

He threw the rice soaked in wine into the lake to make a nest, and sat quietly with a fishing rod in his hand.

Ben also followed suit.

"Is that it? We just do nothing?"

"Yes, do you know about meditation and yoga? The Chinese regard fishing with them as a way of meditation. The catch is not important. What is important is to calm down your troubled mind, sit by the lake, and practice your patience.

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Ben followed his example, held the pole, adjusted his breathing, and watched the wind blow across the lake, bringing up layers of water waves. Suddenly, he felt that his heart was indeed refreshed, and the troubles in his work and life seemed to disappear.

Everything became quiet.

"It's really good, I feel very enjoyable." Ben closed his eyes.

Lisko looked at him. He was really immersed in it before he started fishing. He felt that Ben was very savvy. He also did this with Rooster and Colt. They were like monkeys who couldn't sit still.

I would scratch my head and head anxiously.

The breeze was blowing, Lisko and Ben were sitting side by side, and the rooster was looking at them from a distance. They were like a painting. The mood of meditation can affect others, and the surroundings seemed to become quiet.

"My fishing rod moved." Ben said in a calm tone.

Lisko immediately stood up and said, "Pull the rod." He stepped forward and pulled up Ben's fishing rod. It was a crucian carp larger than the palm of his hand.

"Didn't you say that the catch is not important?" Ben watched Liske jump out of the quiet environment and pull up the fishing rod from the flowing water. Everything happened so fast that he didn't react.

Lisko regretted that the fish was too small, so he took it out and threw it back into the lake, stringing up the bait.

"You calm down and concentrate on fishing, and then quickly pull the rod. This stillness and movement are the yin and yang of China."

The two of them stayed by the lake for a while and then headed back home. Although they didn't gain much, they still felt that they had learned a lot.

Lisko looked at the time and saw that it was almost dinner time. There were guests at home. Today, he couldn't just fool around like before. He was the owner of a restaurant, so Lisko made up his mind to show off his skills.

The dishes have been selected. The steamed egg dish has a smooth texture and is the number one dish that has received unanimous praise from everyone I know. Moreover, it can be eaten with a spoon, so there is no need to worry about thick hands that cannot hold chopsticks.

There is also an eternal family recipe, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, which has a sweet and sour taste that suits their tastes very well.

Then make a fish head and tofu soup, which is delicious, fragrant but not greasy.

The last dish is beef stew with potatoes. Strictly speaking, this dish is not a specialty of China and can be eaten in many places.

After making up his mind, he started to work, and Ben was also making plans at the same time.

Liske also had vanity. He showed off how to cut vegetables with a kitchen knife in front of this American restaurant owner who didn't understand Chinese food. Ben saw that he didn't look at his eyes and the kitchen knife cut things thinly and evenly.

I couldn't get it, so I let out a series of exclamations.

The two of them worked for a while, and soon several dishes were ready.

Usually, Lisko just put it on the plate and finished it casually. Today, he put it on the plate specially. Potatoes and beef were stewed into a thick soup. The soup was boiled milky white, with chopped green onion sprinkled on top. The white was mixed with green, which was very poetic.

, a bowl of steamed eggs is all light yellow, with a cross made by Lisko, and a few drops of soy sauce in the middle, which looks very appetizing. The scrambled eggs with tomatoes are mixed with yellow and red tomatoes. The dishes on this table are delicious and fragrant.

Everything.

"Okay, try it," Lisko picked up the plate and put some rice on it, picked up a spoon and put it aside, poured some beef stew and potato soup on it, and handed it to Ben.

I was already feeling hungry when I smelled the fragrance.

"Hmm~ It's great." As soon as he tasted it, Ben's eyes lit up. He was a caterer, and he didn't expect Lisko to have such a good cooking skill.

"You really know how to live." Ben had tasted the delicious fish soup and completely admired Lisko. The fish head in this question looked very scary, so he mustered up the courage to try it. Unexpectedly, the taste was particularly suitable.

His taste.

‘Lisko likes to see these people who have never seen the world impressed by his cooking skills.

Just as Lisko expected, Ben's favorite among these dishes was steamed eggs. The weak texture made him finish his own bowl and take away Lisko's bowl.

After a competitive meal, the two of them rested on the sofa with their stomachs bulging.

Lisko was infected by the atmosphere. No wonder people used to say that food tastes delicious when there are people rushing over it.

After resting for a while, Ben said goodbye because his purchasing manager had already taken care of the contract matters. Although his restaurant had management personnel, there were still many things that required his help as the big boss.

"Li, I had a great time today. I learned a lot," Ben looked at the spacious pasture and Lisko, and really wanted to stay there for two days.

"You make me want to be a rancher." Ben joked.

"You are welcome to be our guest at any time." Lisko hugged him and put him on the return car.