Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

"Hey, hey, hey, you have no eyes!" Yan Jiecheng cursed without thinking.

Was Jia Zhang being chased by a dog or by Sha Zhu? Why was she running so fast?

Seeing this, Chen Jun couldn't help but smile and said, "Look, she has two chickens in her left hand and two chickens in her right hand. I'm afraid she's going to the vegetable market to sell old hens."

Yan Jiecheng was shocked when he heard this, and subconsciously said, "Aren't all the old hens in their family poisoned to death? They dare to sell them. Aren't they afraid of killing people?"

This Jia Zhang is indeed a ruthless person in the courtyard. She sells chickens that have been poisoned. If something goes wrong after eating them, it will be troublesome.

"Why bother with her? She's eating people to death. Just let her go to jail so she won't be a nuisance to others in the yard."

Chen Jun waved his hand and continued pushing the cart forward.

Yan Jiecheng shook his head and hurriedly followed.

When he arrived at the stall, Chen Jun found that old customers had already lined up in a long queue.

Seeing him coming, they waved to him one by one.

"Hey, boss, you're finally here. I want double portions today. Double portions of all the dishes."

"Me too, me too. I brought my lunch box with me. I'm going to pack some to take home to eat today. If I eat sparingly, it should be enough for two or three days."

"Young boss, why are you taking a break for no reason? I was planning to bring my friends to your restaurant for dinner during the Chinese New Year."

"That's right, look at the vendors on this street, who is willing to take a holiday? The closer it is to the New Year, the better the business!"

"Young boss, why don't you just not give us a holiday and raise the price of vegetables. We can accept a 10-20 cent increase."

Listening to the complaints of the old customers, Chen Jun could only bow his hands apologetically.

"Sorry, sorry, I'm a little tired these days. I'll take a break during the Chinese New Year. I'll make a few new dishes after the Chinese New Year, and then everyone can come and support me."

After saying that, he started to set up the stall.

This is the last time he will set up the stall this year, so Chen Jun prepared a lot more ingredients than usual.

So I was busy until after two o'clock, and all the ingredients were sold out.

What surprised Chen Jun was that Master Liu didn't come today. Not only Master Liu, but Aunt Rong was also not seen today.

"This old man is not well yet?" Chen Jun felt something was wrong.

Counting the time, it has been a while since Grandpa Liu fell into the river. If it was just a normal cold, he should have recovered long ago.

At first, Aunt Rong came to the stall to pack some vegetables to take home.

But Aunt Rong hasn't come these days.

Mr. Liu, could it be that...

As soon as the thought came to his mind, Chen Jun quickly shook his head.

It’s not that serious. If Mr. Liu really did that, Chen Xueru should know about it.

Given their relationship, Chen Xueru would definitely inform me.

Since there is no news, it means that Master Liu hasn't done anything yet.

"Lin Yao, Jie Cheng, please push the car home. I have something to do."

Yan Jiecheng raised his head and replied, "Okay, Jun brother, leave it to me!"

As he said this, he patted his chest vigorously, looking like he was very reliable.

Seeing this, Chen Jun nodded, then took off his apron and went to the vegetable market.

Yan Jiecheng is usually very diligent, and today he is even more diligent than usual.

There was no other reason, but when Chen Jun went out this morning, he said he would pay him his salary.

This made Yan Jiecheng very happy.

Because judging from the time, he has not worked under Chen Jun for a full month, so he should not be paid so early.

But Chen Jun said that if he gets his salary before the New Year, he can have a good New Year.

Yan Jiecheng was deeply moved at that time!

Arriving at the vegetable market, Chen Jun bought some fruits and snacks, and then went to the address Chen Xueru had given him.

Mr. Liu is of an extraordinary status and his family seems to be very wealthy.

Um...if I don't have money, I can't afford to come here to spend money every day.

Grandpa Liu's house is right next to East Street. Just walk along a small alley and you will arrive at the house at the very end.

Chen Jun looked at the two little lions at the door and the black door, straightened his clothes, then raised his hand and knocked three times with the door knocker.

This door knocker is equivalent to the doorbell in later generations. Generally, people knock on the door three times first, and then knock three more times if no one answers.

A moment later, Chen Jun heard footsteps coming from behind the door.

"Squeak~"

The door opened and Aunt Rong appeared.

"Xiao Chen???"

Aunt Rong, who was usually very aloof, actually called out to me today for the first time.

Looking down at what Chen Jun was holding in his hand, Aunt Rong shook her head with a wry smile and directly opened the other door.

"come in."

Chen Jun lowered his head and smiled, and said as he entered the room, "Aunt Rong, Master Liu hasn't recovered from his cold yet. I haven't seen him for a while."

"Well, let's go in and talk."

Aunt Rong didn't seem to want to talk about this at the door and led Chen Jun inside.

Chen Jun took a quick look and found that this was a very standard courtyard house with a main room and two auxiliary rooms on the east and west sides.

The area of ​​the courtyard is not very large, estimated to be about 70 or 80 square meters. The yard is cleaned very neatly, but the smell of medicine in the air makes the courtyard less artistic.

When they reached the main square, Aunt Rong called out to the inner room, "The young boss is here to see you."

"Who?"

An old voice came from the room, obviously it was from Mr. Liu.

But his voice sounded a little weak, as if he hadn't eaten for several days.

Chen Jun frowned slightly, feeling that the situation was the same as he had thought.

Old man, I’m almost dying!

He entered the main room, put down the gift, and then went into the inner room.

The smell of Chinese medicine in the inner room was even stronger. Master Liu was lying weakly on the bed and turned his head to look at Chen Jun.

Judging from his appearance, he might not even have the strength to get up.

"Oh, old man, didn't you fall into the river? How did you become so sick?" Chen Jun asked hurriedly.

Aunt Rong said angrily, "You are just showing off. You have to go to Houhai to take a cold shower in the middle of winter. You are getting what you deserve!"

Although he was harsh with his words, his actions were honest and he even tucked the quilt for Master Liu.

"Why not send him to the hospital?" Chen Jun asked puzzledly.

Mr. Liu is not short of money, so it would be more appropriate for him to go to the hospital for treatment.

Besides, there are only Aunt Rong and Grandpa Liu in this courtyard, which doesn't make sense.

There need to be at least two or three people to help take care of it.

Aunt Rong shook her head. "I just came back from the hospital the day before yesterday. The doctor said I should go home and take care of myself. If I can survive this winter, I'll have survived. If I can't, I'll just rest early."

Mr. Liu on the bed gave a somewhat difficult smile, licked his lips and then said, "Why did you come to see me all of a sudden, kid?"

Chen Jun pulled a chair over and sat down, saying with some emotion: "Today is the last day to set up the stall. I saw that you didn't come to eat, so I thought I would come to see you after I'm done with my work."

"The last day to set up a stall?" Grandpa Liu shook his head with some regret: "I'm afraid I won't be able to eat the dishes you cook in the future."