Siheyuan: I, an ordinary resident, the king of chefs

After hearing what the old man said, Zhang Liang did not rush to refuse. He smiled and continued, "I know you don't seem to need a few bucks, but I have to be polite. You helped us save a seat, so I'll give you this dish."

"It just so happens that we have new dishes on sale today. You can tell at a glance that you have eaten all kinds of delicious food in this capital. Now please help me taste and guide me on what is lacking in my dishes, so that we can do better business."

"So, I'm giving you this dish because I want you to help me. Please accept it with peace of mind."

Hearing Zhang Liang's polite words, the old man did not continue to be polite and agreed with a smile: "Okay, then I will try your new dishes here today."

Zhang Lin and Zhang Hechun had also set up the tables, chairs and benches, and the old man walked over to one of the tables and sat down.

Just as Zhang Liang was taking out the prepared dishes, four or five diners came and stood in front of Zhang Liang with empty bowls in their hands:

"Boss, we ate your food yesterday and it was so delicious, let's have another serving today!"

"Yes, I'm still savoring the taste of yesterday's twice-cooked pork. The cooking temperature was perfect!"

"I want four more dishes today, the same as yesterday."

Zhang Liang smiled and said to them, "I hope you like the dishes. But we won't make the same dishes as yesterday. We'll have four new dishes."

After hearing about the change of dishes, two or three diners showed some hesitation and asked:

"Boss, the dishes you prepared yesterday were so delicious, comparable to the cooking of a master chef. Why do you suddenly want to change them today?"

"Yes, I even told my wife that your twice-cooked pork is delicious, so I brought it back for her to try."

Zhang Liang did not rush to explain, but continued:

"You can rest assured that today's four dishes will be even better than yesterday's, and the taste will be even more authentic."

The diners had no choice but to give up and asked another question:

"So what stir-fried dishes are you going to sell at your stall today? I want to see if there's anything I like."

"Today we're going to have stir-fried pork intestines, spicy blood stew, boiled pork slices, and shredded pork with fish flavor."

The diners couldn't help drooling when they heard about today's dishes, so they said, "Okay, give me a portion of stir-fried pork intestines and fish-flavored shredded pork."

"Boss, I'll leave this empty bowl here. I'll come and get it at noon."

"Got it!"

After Zhang Liang agreed, he began to process the pig intestines and shredded pork skillfully.

I watched him cut the pig intestines into small pieces in no time. His knife skills in cutting the meat were also superb. He cut the meat into shreds in just a few strokes.

The customer who just ordered a dish hesitated after seeing this scene, and then continued, "Forget it, boss, give me the money for the four dishes today. I'll put it on the table."

Zhang Liang smiled and agreed: "Okay! It will be ready when you come to pick it up at noon!"

"Zhang Lin, collect the money!"

After the first customer ordered, several other customers came up and said, "Me too, Boss. I want all four dishes today."

"I want one portion of spicy blood curd, one portion of stir-fried pork intestines, and one portion of shredded pork with fish flavor."

"Boss, we'll put the empty bowl here for you. Remember to get two more bowls of rice!"

After seeing off the diners who had ordered food, Zhang Liang began to prepare today's side dishes. The amount of ingredients he bought at the market today was more than half that of yesterday.

After a while, all the side dishes were cut into pieces and placed in the basket, and Zhang Liang began to cook.

People passing by were attracted by Zhang Liang's smooth cooking skills and walked over:

"Boss, can you accept pre-ordered dishes?"

"Sure, sure. If you want something, just tell me and leave the money on the table and come back at a certain time to pick it up."

"Okay, then I'll have one serving of spicy blood and one serving of stir-fried pork intestines."

"Boss, I'll do the same as him, and add an extra serving of shredded pork with fish flavor."

"Boss, wait for me. I'll go home and take the empty bowl down. But please save some food for me!"

Seeing such a lively scene, Uncle Wang, who was sitting on a stool, couldn't help but help Zhang Liang shout, "Don't miss it if you pass by. The stir-fry stall with cooking skills comparable to those of a chef is right in front of you. You won't be cheated if you buy it. I guarantee that after you eat once, you will want to come back for a second time!"

Uncle Wang is a well-known figure in this area, so when people passing by see him, they all smile and say to him:

"Hey, why didn't Uncle Wang go to Cuixuanlou to eat today? Why did he come to this stall to help promote it?"

Uncle Wang smiled when he saw him and said:

"The owner of this stall is cooking food that's even better than that chef's. Isn't my old man coming over?"

After hearing Mr. Wang's comments, the person who was talking to Mr. Wang couldn't help but asked in confusion, "Is it true? This young boss looks so young, but his cooking skills are better than the chef's?"

Mr. Wang just waved his hand and said to him:

"Look, when has Master Wang ever cheated anyone? Buy it and try it when you get a chance. I guarantee you won't regret the taste."

As if moved by what Mr. Wang said, the person who was talking to Mr. Wang also said to Zhang Liang: "Boss, since Mr. Wang praises your craftsmanship so much, I will come to show my support too!"

"Give me one of each of your four dishes!"

Zhang Liang also smiled as he watched Old Man Wang help him to shout, and said to the customer who was ordering the dishes:

"Okay, take your seat, the food will be here soon!"

At this time, Zhang Lin and Zhang Hechun were so busy that they had a hard time dealing with the customers who were ordering food.

Just while they were preparing the dishes, their stall already had dozens of empty bowls, all of which were reserved by customers.

Zhang Hechun looked at the pile of money he had just received and his eyes widened in surprise:

"Oh my God, this money adds up to at least more than 70!"

"This third brother hasn't even started cooking yet, and he's just prepared the side dishes, but he's already made over 70 yuan!!"

"My monthly salary is only over 20 yuan, and I have earned so much in just a few hours today. It really opened my eyes!"

Zhang Hechun knew that there were many wealthy people in the capital, but he didn't know they were so willing to spend money.

这4道菜加起来也要2块1毛多了，基本上所有客人都是4个菜4个菜的点。

The highest-paid person in their compound is Uncle Yi Zhonghai, and even with his monthly salary of seventy or eighty, he doesn't dare to pay the same as these guests!