[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-in-the-80-s-the-daily-life-of-the-villai":3,"chapter-rebirth-in-the-80-s-the-daily-life-of-the-villai-rebirth-in-the-80-s-the-daily-life-of-the-villai-chapter-213":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth in the 80's: The Daily Life of the Villain's Mom",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1407573,1862,"Chapter 213: Lamb Hotpot","rebirth-in-the-80-s-the-daily-life-of-the-villai-chapter-213",213,"\u003Cp>Jiang Ran and Pei Huai put down their suitcases, not in a hurry to unpack, but asked Chen Bing where the bathroom was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going to the bathroom, Jiang Ran felt quite satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a separation of dry and wet areas, a toilet, and a shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them washed their faces and headed out directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ran knew where they were going to eat. When they arrived, Chen Bing had already pointed it out; it was the hotpot restaurant at the end of the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sign of the restaurant was a bit discolored, clearly an old establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old places like this, being able to stay open, must have a taste that’s beyond question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t far, and the three of them walked over quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a summer evening, and the restaurant was quite busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering, there were over a dozen tables, more than half of which were occupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they walked in, someone greeted Chen Bing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Bing’s here! When did you arrive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bing waved at the person, \"Just got here with some friends. Give us a hotpot and a few pounds of lamb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly a regular, Chen Bing led Jiang Ran and Pei Huai to a table by the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The window was open, letting in a cool evening breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant didn’t have air conditioning but had several ceiling fans whirring away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after sitting down, someone brought over a copper pot, placing it in the center of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Beijing hotpot is quite famous, and Jiang Ran had naturally tried it before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But back then, she went to chain stores and always felt it was more hype than flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, without even tasting it, she could already tell by the smell that it would be good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bing was already laughing and introducing, \"Don’t be fooled by the looks outside, the flavor here is fantastic. Beishi people all love coming here to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ran glanced at Chen Bing, \"Did you rent the house nearby because of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ran said this mostly in jest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to her surprise, Chen Bing nodded, \"You’re not wrong. I rented the place nearby just to conveniently eat hotpot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ran, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bing truly never hid his foodie nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were talking, someone else came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they brought bowls, chopsticks, and dipping sauce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beishi people don’t need much for hotpot dipping sauce - just sesame paste and some sesame oil, that’s enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a big bowl full of sesame paste, Jiang Ran couldn’t help but swallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Chen Bing wasn’t a local, he was a frequent visitor and knew his stuff, giving an impressive introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner than the sesame paste was ready, the sliced lamb was served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason why it’s called hotpot is that everything is best enjoyed by swishing it in the broth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lamb was freshly sliced, thin enough to see through when held up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of lamb, put into a boiling pot, just needs a few seconds before it’s ready to be fished out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then you dip it in the prepared sesame paste bowl to coat it and take a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, your mouth is filled with the rich aroma of sesame paste and lamb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lamb is tender, without any gaminess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tasting one slice, all you want is another, leaving no room for much conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few pounds of lamb might sound a lot, but all three had decent appetites and didn’t eat much else, so it was no big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the lamb was gone, they finished up with some noodles and vegetables in the broth, each having a bowl to round off the meal.\u003C\u002Fp>",623,"2026-06-05T23:49:20.496Z",1,"novelbin.me","ffa719a60f5d4fa8b1546dd2d1d36b8c63249a08f5a85def344e0a579c4e0fce","rebirth-in-the-80-s-the-daily-life-of-the-villai-chapter-214","rebirth-in-the-80-s-the-daily-life-of-the-villai-chapter-212",502,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-in-the-80-s-the-daily-life-of-the-villai-cover.jpg"]