Food starts with Mapo Tofu

Chapter 732 We are meeting

After agreeing, Chen Nian planned to come over at night to give it a try, and Hongdou's parents came recently, so it's not easy to come to my place for supper at night, so I can spare time.

Anyway, for Chen Nian, there is no big difference between spending the evening time practicing cooking and making teapots. They are both trying new things, as long as this time is not wasted.

And now that I have just come out of the dream space, there is no need to rush to try it so early. In this way, the major events in life are more important.

After meeting the parents of red beans, I will consider making lo mei. It happens that the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and I can sell it again before the year.

In this way, after closing the shop at night, Chen Nian went to the teapot maker. After all, Chen Nian was introduced by a friend, so the owner was more careful. First, he told Chen Nian what materials can be used to make the teapot. Then let Chen Nian choose again.

After all, different materials have different prices.

Chen Nian looked at it, and finally chose the purple clay pot.

Then Chen Nian chose another style. Since it is only the first time we met, there is no need to give the old man too expensive. Therefore, there is no need to customize a unique style of teapot. Choose one that looks good and imitate it just fine.

After choosing the style, the store owner began to explain to Chen Nian the steps involved in making the pot, what are the specific steps in making it, how to operate the machine, and what should be paid attention to during the making process.

Chen Nian wrote down these one by one, he thought he was still qualified for this job, although he had never done it before, but this test was about hands-on ability and certain aesthetics.

After writing it down, Chen Nian began to try to make it, but some things looked simple, but it was still difficult to make. After a while, Chen Nian only made an unattractive embryo.

"Well, almost, your progress has been very fast. If it is only for imitation, I think your level should be enough to make a more exquisite pot. Come back when you are free tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Let’s start production.”

"Teacher, is my level really good?" Chen Nian asked with some doubts, obviously the pot body he made was completely unqualified from any angle.

"No problem, today you just tried it roughly, and you haven't started to make it seriously. I have been making pots for so many years. I can see that you actually have some foundation. I just told you a lot of things and you will remember them. If you stay still, and your hands are steady when making the pot, you will consciously make its shape, which means that you actually know what it should look like, and have corresponding ideas.

I understand now that although you are a chef, you are still following Lao Huo's path. It's very good, learn more. "

said the shopkeeper.

Chen Nian nodded. The other party looked about 30 years old, and it seemed that he had been in the industry for many years. In addition, he knew Master Huo, so he should call him brother.

And the other party said that he followed Master Huo's path, in fact, there was nothing wrong with that, but Chen Nian knew that although part of his growth path was indeed the same as Master Huo's, that was only part of it.

But here today, the trial of aging is over, and he will officially start making teapots when he comes here tomorrow. Although Chen Nian doesn't have much confidence in his heart, who can let the shopkeeper say that there is no problem?
After arriving home, Chen Nian still sent a message to Hongdou first.

"Is the Siberian cold snap cold?"

"cold."

"Can the little penguin in the Arctic find its home?"

"can."

"Ok."

Then Chen Nian called.

"Chen Nian, why are you coming back so late today? Are you practicing cooking new dishes again?" An Hongdou asked curiously.

"That's not true. I'm going to meet your parents in a few days, so I have to prepare a small gift. I went to prepare a small gift today, and I think I will have to prepare it in the next two days." Chen Nian said.

An Hongdou couldn't help being even more curious after hearing this: "What little gift?"

"A teapot." Chen Nian didn't hide it. After all, this pot was given to An Hongdou's father, but the other party had to ask Hongdou if he liked Chen Nian. That's not good.

"Teapot, you really have a heart. My dad lives with me these few days, and he doesn't have anything for drinking tea at hand. He also said that he will take him out to buy a set tomorrow.

He used to drink a lot, but now that he has retired, he has stopped drinking alcohol and drinks tea instead, and his addiction is still a bit heavy. I guarantee that he will definitely like it if you give this to him. "

"That's great. I'm relieved if you say that, but don't tell uncle about it yet."

"Don't worry, what am I talking about, it would be nice if you give him a surprise then, but since you want to give it away, I'll keep him safe for a few days and don't let him go out to buy it!" An Hongdou suggested.

"You are really my good wife!" Chen Nian couldn't help saying in admiration when he heard Hongdou's strength.

And An Hongdou blushed immediately when she heard this: "What are you talking about? What kind of daughter-in-law is not a daughter-in-law? We are not married yet!"

At this moment, Chen Nian couldn't take care of so much: "For those who are married or not, we have to meet our parents. Anyway, I think we can make it happen!"

"I think the same, but you still have to take down my parents first."

"Don't worry, I will take it!"

Chen Nian is very confident in this.

Then they set the time to meet three days later.

During these three days, Chen Nian always went to the teapot owner to prepare presents by himself after closing at night.

The owner of this shop still thinks that old age is very powerful, and he can get started with a job that he has never done before so quickly. The key is that the things he makes are pretty good.

Although he said that before, he was also prepared to help Chen Nian when the time came, but until the end, Chen Nian didn't ask him to help much.

Just open your mouth and say what to do with this part.

Finally, looking at the set of tea sets in front of him, Chen Nian was very satisfied.

"Brother, then you can help me wrap this up, and then you can calculate how much it was in total." Chen Nian said.

"It's eight hundred, you were introduced by Lao Huo, and I don't earn your money, and you make the things yourself, so there's no need to talk about labor costs." The shopkeeper said.

Chen Nian felt that the price was quite cheap. After all, he had checked the Internet before, and the price of ordinary pure handmade purple sand pots could be as high as one thousand.

And this is only the price of a pot. Chen Nian not only made teapots here, but also made several teacups, plus the loss of leftovers that failed in the middle and unused scraps, and the materials used by Chen Nian. It's pretty good, so the price is about that much.

After thinking about it, Chen Nian took out his mobile phone to scan the QR code for payment in the store, and transferred a thousand to it.

"Hey, didn't I just say eight hundred?"

"Teacher, you have worked hard in the past two days. Although I said that I made this pot, you have been teaching me by the side. It is probably more tiring than making a pot by yourself. And I think the two hundred is still a bit small, but After all, it sounds better to make up a round number, and you can go to my place for dinner later, I invite you."

Chen Nian said.

In this way, the relationship became closer. Chen Nian knew that the extra 200 yuan he gave would not be appreciated by others, so what he said was to make up a whole number, and he just mentioned the hard work of his elder brother by the way. , Invite the other party to dinner as mentioned later, that is also a favor.

"Okay, brother, you are also a happy person. I wish you a smooth meeting with your parents this time. Remember to call me when you get married. I like to join in this kind of fun and be happy."

"No problem." Chen Nian agreed without hesitation.

Then the owner went back to help Chen Nian wrap up the set of pots.

Looking at the boss's busy movements, Chen Nian didn't know whether the other party would come to eat, but he had to wait until he met Hongdou's parents first.

If the eldest brother is embarrassed to speak up at that time, Chen Nian has to mention it and invite the other party over. After all, this favor has to be repaid no matter what.

At that time, even if I cook, I can't make those home-cooked dishes in the store, and I have to order the dishes well.

……

Back home, Chen Nian took out the set of teapots he made and showed it to his mother. After seeing it, her mother's eyes lit up: "Yes, you made this?"

"Yeah, that's all I've done when I've been out these few days."

"It's so beautiful. The ones you made are much better than those sold outside."

Feng Honghong gave her son the highest praise.

In the evening, Chen Nian checked the code with Hongdou again, and after confirming that Hongdou was convenient to answer the phone, he dialed the video call.

"Hongdou, I'm going to see your parents tomorrow, I feel a little nervous now."

Seeing Chen Nian's complex expression, An Hongdou couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Why are you nervous? Didn't you just tell me a few days ago that you would take it down?"

"Oh, can this be the same? This is a major event in my life. I feel more nervous now than the day before the college entrance examination."

"Okay, don't be nervous, there's nothing to be nervous about, my parents are nice people, I'm sure they won't make things difficult for you on purpose, you come here tomorrow just to have a meal and meet them, think about my going to see you What it was like when I was a mother, it will probably be what it will be like when you come to my house." An Hongdou comforted.

"By the way, Hongdou, do I need to show off when I go to your house tomorrow? I don't know if I can catch their hearts, but I think it would be good to catch their stomachs first." Chen Nian said again.

An Hongdou looked at Chen Nian like a student who was about to face an exam: "No need, you will be a guest when you come tomorrow, how can you let a guest cook in the kitchen? You will have opportunities to show off in the future."

"Ok."

Hearing that he couldn't play his trump card, Chen Nian was still a little bit disappointed.

But according to what Hongdou said, I probably have nothing to be nervous about.

In this way until the next day, they had agreed that Chen Nian would go there in the morning, and then stay there for a meal at noon, and then chat.

So Chen Nian went to the restaurant early in the morning and left after exhorting a few words.

In the current Honghong restaurant, even if he is not there, the apprentices can cook most of the dishes on the menu, and there are only a few dishes that they can't cook well.

But this can also meet the needs of customers.

Chen Nian took a shower, shaved his beard cleanly in front of the mirror, and then picked up his mother's skin care products and applied some on his face. It seemed that he was much more energetic.

Chen Nian has always had short hair, but now it is a little longer, so he fiddled with it a little bit, and finally found that with his current hair length, it is still a bit difficult to style it, so he gave up again.

"Naturally, that's fine."

Afterwards, Chen Nian went to the closet to rummage again, this time to meet the woman's parents, so she should dress a little more naturally, not too lively.

But it's not good to be too solemn. For example, wearing a suit or something will probably add some pressure to the other party. After all, they haven't reached that point yet. If they want to get engaged, they will have to wear a suit in old age.

In the end, Chen Nian dressed himself up, and then went out with these gifts and took a taxi.

Although the distance is not too far, it is more convenient to take a taxi, and it is now winter, and it is windy outside. If the wind messes up my hairstyle or wrinkles my clothes, it will inevitably become a small flaw.

It's just that when Chen Nian came to the gate of the community with big bags and small bags of gifts in this outfit, the security guards were dumbfounded.

"Brother, what are you doing here? Why are you holding so many things in your hand today?"

"Go and meet the parents." Chen Nian said.

"Oh, do you need me to lift it for you? So many things should be quite heavy, right?"

"It's okay, I'll do it." Chen Nian said.

Then the security guard opened the door for Chen Nian, and Chen Nian walked towards An Hongdou's house with ease.

They agreed to arrive at ten o'clock in the morning, but the current time is nine fifty.

An Hongdou stood at the window and looked at Chen Nian below, then glanced at the time, and immediately thought of Chen Nian's carefulness.

It's not appropriate to come too early, the house may not be ready yet.

But coming too late turned into being late again.

Came here a few minutes earlier than the agreed time, just right.

"What a scheming man!" An Hongdou thought happily in her heart, but the reason why she was happy was that she was able to go with Chen Nian. She could understand what Chen Nian did and said. meaning.

That's what matters the most when two people are together.

Not long after, the doorbell rang.

"coming!"

After An Hongdou heard the doorbell, she hurried to the door and opened it for Chen Nian.

(End of this chapter)