After going home and sleeping for a night, the next morning, Xu Zhenyun changed his temperament and appearance and dressed up as a boy. He quietly climbed over the wall and went out. After taking a long detour, Shi Shiran came to work at "Food is the Sky".
Two lanes away from Nanmen Street, the crisp sound of firecrackers could be heard.
Walking closer, I saw firecracker debris in front of the main entrance of "Food is the Sky", with colorful ribbons fluttering on the plaque in front of the main entrance; Xu Qingshuang was dressed in a smart light-colored robe, and her hair was not tied in a bun, just in bunches and curls. ; Looks less formal, but more approachable.
"Dear folks, today is the first day of reopening of 'Shiweitian'. It is precisely because everyone has taken care of the business for a long time that we can reach a higher level today..."
Xu Qingshuang looked around the crowd, clasped her fists, and talked with clear words and a capable demeanor.
Xu Zhenyun looked around and saw that there were no relatives helping out at home. They were obviously busy in the kitchen.
So he entered the main entrance and the hall, and went straight to the back kitchen.
When I entered the kitchen, I looked up and saw that the third and fourth aunts, as well as the "three evils" Xu Fufeng, Xu Qinglei, Xu Chenglu, and three or four waiters were all here to help.
The stoves lined up in a row are ready to be started, and three or four long-term workers are coming in and out; there is also a small stove specially designed to boil water in the middle of the big stove. At this time, the water is already boiling, steaming, and the smell of fireworks is beginning to take shape.
The third aunt and the fourth aunt were sitting in the middle of the small courtyard in the back hall. They were each sitting on a small wooden stool. In front of them, there was a large wooden basin with a depth of more than a foot. On the basin was a "net cover" with a back opening. "At a glance, there are countless water snakes struggling and swimming in the basin.
While she was talking, the third aunt had already caught a "water snake" in the "net cover". She held the knife in her right hand and quickly cut off the snake's head. Then she took out the fish bones completely with a slash of the knife, leaving the fish meat beside her as if it were a snake. "Trophy" in a high-bottomed bowl.
Taking a closer look, I saw that what the third aunt was dealing with was not a water snake, but an eel!
The fourth aunt on the side also swung her knife wildly, grabbing something that was twisting in her hand. It looked the same long and narrow body, but she could definitely tell it was a "fish" at a glance.
The fourth aunt deals with eels.
"Mom, I'm exhausted...I can't do it anymore...Sister Shuang's heart is too dark; she seizes family members as long-term workers..."
The shouting came and it was Xu Fufeng's voice.
"Yes, we arrived before dawn on the third quarter of Yinshi. We have been so busy that we can't take a break until now..."
Xu Chenglu echoed.
But the two of them look quite funny now. In the semi-open shed on the right side of the back kitchen, there is a long and narrow stone platform. There are several balls of dough weighing at least ten kilograms on the stone platform.
There is a supporting stone hole on the opposite wall; stuck in the stone hole is a wooden stick nearly ten feet long and almost thicker than an arm.
Same arrangement, one pair in total.
Xu Fufeng and Xu Chenglu were sitting on the other end of the wooden stick, exerting force on their waists and abdomens, one sitting together and the other sitting together. At the same time, the thick wooden stick showed a slow arc-shaped rotation - a very unique "pressing surface" technology .
Their faces were red and there were faint beads of sweat.
As for Xu Qinglei, he seems to be running around and busy, doing tricks here and making fun of things there. He is really fishing.
When the third aunt heard the complaint, she immediately reprimanded: "What are you talking about? Qingshuang told you very clearly, don't think that after changing it to a 'snack table', the eel noodles will be so popular! Therefore, the temporary deployment of personnel is not enough. In the past few days, I have been Go up and give you three days' wages a day."
After listening to the mother and son chattering, Xu Zhenyun finally understood the whole story.
Eel noodles turned out to be a special dish of "Food is the Heaven".
The so-called "eel noodles" are not "eel topping noodles"; rather, they are based on the Xu family's secret craftsmanship, using eel as the main ingredient, as well as eel and other raw materials, mixed with compound spices and beaten into the dough to become "noodles." "a part of.
It's just that although "eel noodles" are delicious, in the original "food is the most important" position, it is a "special snack" and "after-dinner meal"; in this world's fashion, few people have the nerve to enter a restaurant without ordering, and just order. A bowl of noodles.
However, after Xu Qingshuang established the system of "fast food counter", it was put into trial operation in the first two days. The "fast food" worth more than ten yuan was very popular at first; but some diners immediately suggested that since there is a "fast food counter" with the purpose of high quality and low price, "Food Station", can you order the signature eel noodles from "Food is the Sky"?
When this proposal came out, many people agreed with it!
By the second day, the number of people eating "light meals" was no longer as high as those who came specifically to eat noodles.
The kitchen stockings immediately became tense.
The original chefs and waiters were already in place; but now there was a sudden gap, so we had to bring in family members to help first; of course, they were paid three times the salary.
"Yun Zhengxu? Is that you?"
Suddenly, Xu Fufeng saw Xu Zhenyun, and his eyes lit up.
Xu Zhenyun stepped forward quickly and said with a smile: "Master Xu, what are your orders?"
Xu Fufeng immediately said: "How about I do this pressing job for you? It's not difficult. Just watch me demonstrate, that's it..."
Xu Fufeng's buttocks fell together, and he danced and gestured at the same time.
Xu Zhenyun looked embarrassed and said: "Master Xu... I am applying for the job as a front-of-house clerk, not a kitchen helper..."
The third aunt was stunned and was about to scold Xu Fufeng, who quickly explained: "Mom, you don't know, this little guy is very strong! He is just right for this job! I also said before that the second brother will come one day and pass him on. Woolen cloth!"
Xu Fufeng turned around again and said to Xu Zhenyun: "How about it? Don't worry, I'll go talk to the second sister. This job is a bit tiring, and I know it. I'll also offer you three times the salary, do you want to take it?"
Xu Zhenyun hesitated on the surface, but in fact he weighed it in his heart.
In fact, Xu Zhenyun vaguely felt that the job of "little boy" was quite suitable for him; after all, he came into contact with more people and could see all kinds of worldly situations. It seems a little worse to be in the back kitchen!
"Sister, are you here? Let me tell you something..." Xu Fufeng suddenly raised his head and waved, shouting loudly.
Xu Qingshuang came in.
Xu Fufeng hurriedly jumped off the wooden pole and told his "suggestion" again; then he mysteriously leaned into Xu Qingshuang's ear and said: "It's a waste for Yun Zhengxu to go to the terminal tray. Let him do hard work. One person can support six people; if I give him the salary of three people, you still make money."
Xu Qingshuang's beautiful eyes turned to Xu Zhenyun and said: "Are you willing to do it? If you are willing to do it, tell me the salary and I will sign a new document."
Xu Zhenyun hesitated and said: "Well... think about it again..."
Xu Qingshuang blinked and said, "Follow me to the back."
Beyond the "back door" of the kitchen, there is an extremely small independent "courtyard" that is too cramped for enjoying the cool weather. But now this place has a special purpose. "Boss Xu" and the "employees" below come here to talk about things, such as matters involving their respective wages and unwilling to be disclosed to others.
Xu Chenglu was silent just now. Seeing Xu Qingshuang and Xu Zhenyun moving away one after another, he smiled half-heartedly and said to Xu Fufeng: "I think that although Yun Zhengxu is born with supernatural powers, he is not stupid. Third brother, what you are doing is to let people do the work of five people and get three cents of the money." That’s your idea, right?”
"This guy must be unwilling to let go; thinking about it again, it is obvious that the price has not been agreed upon."
…
In the small backyard.
Before Xu Zhenyun could speak, Xu Qingshuang waved her hand in a very "domineering" manner and said: "Go out immediately, just say that we haven't reached an agreement. You were born to be a little boy! As for the three of Xu Fufeng, they sweat, ooze oil, and eat It's good for them to suffer a little bit. They can't escape the job of sitting on the pole!"
Xu Zhenyun was slightly surprised. He was deeply afraid that Xu Qingshuang would think that he was a good candidate for physical labor and change his career to become a "noodle press"; he was thinking of how to persuade him.
Unexpectedly, Xu Qingshuang saw the same thing as him; also thought that she was suitable to be a "little guy"?
From the perspective of Xu Qingshuang, a black-hearted boss, Xu Fufeng's suggestion should be very attractive; is it because he is handsome, so he is suitable for being a facade?
Xu Zhenyun felt relieved and said with a smile: "That's what I thought."
Xu Qingshuang nodded quickly and said: "Okay!"
Then he turned around and left.
Xu Zhenyun quickly grabbed her sister's arm and said, "Sister, don't leave? I have something important to tell you."
Xu Qingshuang asked suspiciously: "What's the matter?"
Xu Zhenyun would definitely not talk to him about anything related to Taoism; but if it had nothing to do with Taoism, why should Xu Zhenyun have such a serious attitude?
Xu Zhenyun said seriously: "During the business hours of 'Shiweitian', sister, do you have to personally greet the customers every day?"
Xu Qingshuang smiled and said: "That's natural. Every morning and afternoon, everyone has to go to the hall to greet the guests."
Xu Zhenyun said: "You are the big boss now, you don't have to do everything personally."
The corners of Xu Qingshuang's mouth were slightly upturned, showing a fox-like smile. She stretched out her fingers and tapped Xu Zhenyun's forehead, and said happily: "Your sister is the most beautiful woman in Yuhuafang, and she is single. Show up more in the store, Business is 20% more prosperous.”
Xu Zhenyun opened his mouth wide and was speechless!
Is Xu Qingshuang going the "Tofu Xishi" route?
Eyeball economy?
After being stunned for two seconds, Xu Zhenyun said: "Sister, you haven't married yet, so you don't have this consideration, right? Are you... fishing?"
Xu Qingshuang made a gesture and said angrily: "What kind of fish are you fishing for? That's nonsense... haven't you found the right one yet?"
He smoothed his hair again and said with emotion: "As I get older, I don't have so many obsessions anymore. Maybe in the past two years, if I meet someone I like, I can recruit him to my family."
Xu Zhenyun was slightly stunned.
In this regard, Xu Qingshuang had strictly guarded the "bottom line" in the past, and would never "compromise" anyone who looked down upon her; but she didn't expect that she would say such a thing today.
After gathering his energy, Xu Zhenyun said calmly: "That's it...seven days later, that is, the next time I come here to 'help', don't show up on that day; if the third aunt, the fourth aunt, Fufeng and others are still here to help, , just stay in the kitchen all the time.”
Xu Qingshuang's eyes moved slightly, and she nodded, "Okay."
There was no sign of breaking up with Xu Zhenyun.
The two siblings have a special tacit understanding; although Xu Zhenyun did not use words such as "especially important" and "remember", Xu Qingshuang had a subtle feeling of his own.
Seeing that the communication went smoothly, Xu Zhenyun breathed a sigh of relief.
But at this moment, Xu Zhenyun suddenly leaned back and quickly reached out to touch his forehead.
The "Jade Rabbit Point" between the eyebrows suddenly stung -
"Xu Xiaohei" suddenly rebelled! Ten times more serious than last time!
what happened……
(End of chapter)
