Chapter 136 136 Black Pepper Shaker

On Thanksgiving Day, after Hugo was woken up by Charlize in the morning, he staggered up to the fourth floor and called Carl, "Charlize said that it takes at least seven hours to make turkey today, and it must be done in the morning. Start preparing." So the two boys were considered to be kitchen coolies, Hugo looked at the furnishings on the fourth floor while calling Carl.

The decoration on the fourth floor is simpler than that on the third floor, not only because Joseph and Carl spend most of the time on the third floor, so a lot of the furniture they bought is placed on the third floor; but also because there is a girl named Charlize on the third floor. ——Although everyone is usually regarded as a man, it is different. However, there is a guitar, an electronic organ and a set of drums in the corner of the fourth floor near the restaurant, and you can see a little difference.

"Your roommate is still not here. I strongly suspect that you are filming 'The Ghost'!" Hugo looked at the drum set. It was very clean. It could be seen that the owner was always protecting it. All kinds of graffiti are painted on it, and Hugo can see skulls, totems and other styles, showing the personality of the owner.

Not only the drums, but also many patterns were drawn on the guitar and electronic keyboard, the most conspicuous of which is a whole red western dragon on the side of the guitar, biting the nut with its fangs and claws, which is very eye-catching. I just don't know if these patterns were drawn by the owner himself or by a professional.

Just from these instruments, you can see the owner's presence, which at least shows that this person is real, but this is also more and more strange. Hugo has not seen this legendary roommate for more than half a year after moving in, and neither does Charlize. Seen, only Alex has seen it a few times before, which is really weird.

"His schedule is reversed with ours, you can't see normal." Carl is not surprised at all, "Even we don't see him often at home, and we can only judge from the increase and decrease of food in the refrigerator. The last time I talked to him, he said that there are performances in the evenings, and sometimes I have to go out to perform performances, so I don’t stay at home very often. Besides, music students and we are not in the same circle.”

It was because this roommate was studying music that Hugo was full of curiosity. Otherwise, he was just a man, and even if he couldn't see Hugo, he would not be interested in exploring.

"He disappeared again yesterday, and it seems that he hasn't come back now. I don't know if he was out for the night or went home for Thanksgiving." Carl didn't know much about this roommate, and it could be seen that he usually communicated very little, "Let's go, Let's go down and help, or Charlize will be calling downstairs again."

Hugo took his eyes off the instruments, turned and went downstairs with Carl to help.

The roast turkey for Thanksgiving is very troublesome to make. It takes more than 12 hours from thawing to marinating in the early stage. Charlize took out the turkey to thaw before going to bed last night, and started to prepare it after waking up this morning. Sauce, then spend a long time coating the turkey and marinating, and by the time these processes are done, it is already half past ten, and this is just the beginning.

However, the three young people gathered together, chatting and making dinner. The atmosphere has always been very relaxed and warm. Compared with the embarrassing Thanksgiving when families gather together, this festive atmosphere is more enjoyable. Today, the three of them agreed with each other, each of them will make a dish, and then enjoy a big meal together.

This agreement was originally a very good idea, and Hugo agreed with both hands, but soon Hugo began to worry. In fact, if you let him cook Chinese food, he can show his hands, at least he won't be helpless, but when it comes to Western food, he will have a headache. These are two completely different cooking systems.

What's even more depressing is that now is not the Internet age, if you don't understand it, you can search for all menus. Although Hugo has gradually become accustomed to living without a mobile phone and internet in the past six months, he can't help gnashing his teeth at this moment.

In desperation, Hugo had to choose the simplest dessert, baked mashed potatoes with cheese. There are not too many processes, just control the temperature and time of the oven. As long as it is not burnt, it is difficult to fail. . Although compared to Charlize's roast turkey and Karl's red wine braised lamb chops, Hugo's cooking is a little too simple, but at least it saves Hugo a lot of trouble.

The sunset outside the window sank little by little, and the aroma of the dishes in the restaurant began to linger under the nose. Hugo first cut a small part of the roasted turkey, and then took a part of the mashed potatoes he made, and put it in the The plate was about to go downstairs, and Charlize and Karl stood behind with worried expressions, "Hugo, are you sure you want to bring it down to that old man? You know, he will never appreciate it..."

"Why not?" Hugo didn't think too much about it, his face calm, "Today is Thanksgiving, and everyone gathers together to have a festive atmosphere. Although it is a bit impossible to invite Ernst to join us, and if he really joins I guess Uma will panic," Hugo also laughed at himself, which made Charlize and Karl feel helpless, "But what's the problem with sharing our cooking with Ernst? ?" When Hugo was about to turn around, he added, "If your ghost roommate is here, I don't mind him joining us."

"He's not a ghost! He really exists!" Karl roared dejectedly, but unfortunately Hugo didn't plan to respond, so he just opened the door of the room and walked out. Carl only saw Hugo's back, and muttered dejectedly, "We must let them meet next time."

In Hugo's view, Ernst on the second floor is likely to be alone for Thanksgiving. It would be too lonely. No one likes being alone, especially during the festival, especially for an old man like Ernst. So as a neighbor, it's not a big deal to just share a big meal and share the holiday mood. As for Ernst's bad temper, Hugo believes that a large part of the reason is probably due to Ernst's loneliness, and there is nothing to fear.

Hugo came to the second floor with a plate and knocked on the door of Ernst's house. A dull voice echoed in the aisle, but the answer was silence. After about thirty seconds, no one responded. Guo could only knock again, but this time before his hand left the door, he heard a vicious roar from inside, "Who!" Just don't want to care about others.

"Hugo on the third floor." Hugo said, but unfortunately this time it was lost again. Obviously Ernst didn't plan to respond to him at all, Hugo could only continue to say to himself, "Today is Thanksgiving. , we made a little turkey, although the craftsmanship is not very good, not sure if it tastes good or not, but I still hope we can share it together, so I brought you some..."

"Go away!" Ernst's temper was still grumpy, he didn't even want to open the door, he just roared through a door, completely rejecting Hugo's kindness from thousands of miles away.

Hugo could only sigh at the old man's bad temper, but he was obviously mentally prepared, "I'm just showing goodwill as a neighbor..."

"I don't need it!" Ernst interrupted Hugo again, roaring rudely, as if talking to Hugo would make him miserable, "Get out! Get out of my room and get away from me. Get away!"

Hugo, who was regarded as the plague, was also helpless, and this situation was not surprising, so Hugo did not continue to insist, put the plate on the door, and said, "Okay, I see. Anyway, sir, thanks Happy Holidays!" After saying that, Hugo turned around and went back to the third floor.

It was not until the sound of the door on the third floor being closed dissipated in the corridor, and after a while, the door on the second floor opened, and Ernst's pale head came out from the crack of the door, watching. The turkey and mashed potatoes were steaming hot and fragrant on the ground at the door. After hesitating for a long time, he finally opened the door and brought the plate, and then slowly closed the door of the room.

Back at Hugo on the third floor, when he walked into the hall, he was greeted by the inquiring eyes of Charlize and Carl. Hugo shrugged, "He didn't open the door, I left the plate at the door."

Charlize and Carl both showed the expressions of "I told you so long ago", which made Hugo smile lightly, without saying anything more, and changed the subject, "It's us next, the Thanksgiving dinner. !" Hugo stared at the table full of dishes with anticipation in his eyes, "You should really let Joseph and Alex take a look, they will definitely regret it." Hugo showed a satisfied smile.

Carl picked up a special saw and started cutting the turkey, then divided a large piece and put it on the plate in front of Hugo, and filled Charlize and his own plate. Hugo couldn't wait to cut a small piece and put it on the plate. into your mouth and chew it carefully. This is the first orthodox American family holiday after Hugo crossed over, so it is naturally expected to be abnormal.

Charlize looked at Hugo expectantly and kept asking, "How is it, how is it? This is my first attempt, so there should be no mistakes?"

Hugo coughed lightly, as if he was savoring whether the turkey was enough to be shortlisted, "Well..." Hugo dragged a long ending, "I think it's very good, you and Carl should also try it, sure enough The taste is different if you try it yourself." There was an expression of enjoyment on his face, and he continued to chew.

Seeing the enjoyment on Hugo's face, Carl and Charlize quickly stuffed the turkey into their mouths, but after only two bites, Charlize couldn't bear it anymore and spit it out, while the next Carl coughed violently after him.

After confirming that there were two more victims, Hugo hurriedly picked up the water glass next to him and poured a large glass of water to relieve it. The handsome eyebrows were firmly tangled together, "Charlize, are you? Didn't you knock over the black pepper shaker?"

"Fortunately, Ernst downstairs didn't eat..." Hugo sighed.