「The next morning.」
Lin Xu drove a small box truck, rented with his master's help, to buy groceries.
Upon returning, he first unloaded the truck. Then, he processed the critical ingredients. Once done, he took a freshly slaughtered tender rooster, ready to make steamed chicken.
Last night, he had specifically crammed some knowledge about steaming chicken. For instance, a metal dish that conducts heat better, preferably aluminum or copper, should be used for steaming. This helps the chicken cook faster and results in a more tender and flavorful dish. Also, the chicken's surface moisture needed to be dried before marinating so the seasonings could better infuse their flavor. There were quite a few such tips available online, which gave Lin Xu some confidence.
