Everyone listened attentively when Su Binglan spoke in great detail. She wanted them to remember her instructions. "Next, we must evenly apply the sugar water onto the chicken. Grandpa, put some oil in the pan and heat it."
Old Master Su was in charge of the fire, so he quickly did as his granddaughter said. Su Binglan looked at the oil and said, "When the oil is almost at a boil, put in the chicken and fry it until golden brown. Then remove it and…"
She looked at the fried chicken and removed it to drain the oil. Old Madam Su took a deep breath and said, "It smells so good! That's all we need to do?"
Su Fengchen looked at the spices and said, "Mother, those are useless. There must be other steps."
Only then did Old Madam Su notice the seasonings. "Oh, the fragrance distracted me. How do I use these spices?"