Siheyuan: Traveling through Sizhu, the scumbag father ran away at the beginning

Everyone applauded Xu Huizhen; they had never expected her to be so knowledgeable.

He Yuzhu was even more curious and asked: "Wife, where did you learn such profound knowledge?"

Xu Huizhen glared at He Yuzhu and replied, "Didn't I tell you that my mother always taught me to read and write when I was a child? All this knowledge was naturally learned from books."

After listening to Xu Huizhen's explanation, everyone was even more amazed at her knowledge.

He Yuzhu felt a little smug as he watched everyone praising his wife. He then took out other calligraphy and paintings and asked Qi Qianshi and others to continue appreciating them.

As precious calligraphy and paintings appeared before their eyes, Qi Qianshi and others were amazed.

These calligraphy and paintings actually include Wang Xizhi's calligraphy and Song Huizong's paintings, all of which are priceless collectibles.

Old Yu looked at the many precious calligraphy and paintings and couldn't help but sigh: "I thought I was a big collector, but compared to your collection, my collection is nothing but a child's play!"

Grandpa Niu said with envy: "Grandpa Niu, I dare say that I am an expert in identifying antiques, but let's not talk about anything else... He Yuzhu, the value of your calligraphy and paintings is comparable to the total value of antiques identified by several generations of my Niu family!"

He Yuzhu waved his hands repeatedly: "I collected these by luck, it can't be considered a special collection."

He explained that it was just luck, and that was the truth.

"Master Niu, if your treasure appraisal pavilion needs treasures in the future, I can give you one or two at a cheaper price."

Before He Yuzhu could finish his words, Niu Ye hurriedly agreed: "You said it yourself, and everyone can attest to it! Don't say I owe you a favor, haha! If my treasure appraisal pavilion really doesn't have a treasure to show off, I will come to you first!"

After the lunch banquet, everyone left one after another after happily chatting and having fun.

In the afternoon, Xu Huizhen and He Yuzhu went to school to pick up their younger sister He Yushui. When they passed by Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant, the tempting aroma immediately made Xu Huizhen coquettishly say to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, I really want to eat roast duck."

This is not to say that she is extremely hungry, but she is simply attracted by the aroma of the roast duck and is eager to taste it.

He Yuzhu saw that his sister He Yushui would still have some time before school was over, so he led Xu Huizhen into the roast duck restaurant.

However, just as they were about to buy the roast duck, they heard the roast duck shop owner Yang Quanren sighing in front of the counter.

He Yuzhu asked in confusion: "Manager Yang, hasn't your roast duck restaurant always been doing good business? Why are you sighing now?"

Because he had to pick up his sister He Yushui from school, he often passed by this roast duck restaurant. From his previous observations, Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant's business has always been very prosperous.

Shopkeeper Yang rubbed his hands and complained, "What's the point of having a good business? Now that we have joined the public-private partnership, even the best business has to give most of the profits to the government! Originally, my business was just barely enough to make a living! Now that the government is making such a fuss, I have no interest in continuing the business! I'm going to close the shop after I sell the last roast duck today!"

At that time, Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant was just a small roast duck restaurant, far from the scale of the large chain stores in later generations.

After hearing what Manager Yang said, He Yuzhu's heart couldn't help but beat faster.

He Yuzhu tried to ask: "Shopkeeper Yang, I actually like roast duck very much. Can you please teach me how to make roast duck?"

His latest plan is to get rid of the public manager Fan Jinyou first, and then work with Xu Huizhen to revive the Xu Family Tavern. He has not been idle during this period. Although Sichuan cuisine is already easy for him, he is still learning and studying other cuisines. For example, he can stew meat, but he always feels that it lacks some characteristics.

If Quanjude roast duck is introduced as a side dish for drinking, wouldn't it be more delicious to drink a little wine and eat roast duck?

Shopkeeper Yang glanced at Xu Huizhen next to him and said with a smile: "You are Xu Yuanshan's son-in-law He Yuzhu, right? I went to your wedding banquet! Of course, Xu Yuanshan invited me, but there were so many guests at the scene, I guess you didn't notice me."

"As for the method of roasting duck, I am willing to tell you! After all, this is the experience I have gradually improved and summarized over the years, and I can't let it be lost easily."

When he heard that he could learn how to roast duck, He Yuzhu said gratefully: "Thank you so much, Shopkeeper Yang! I will definitely make the reputation of Quanjude Roast Duck known throughout the country!"

Xu Huizhen learned that Shopkeeper Yang was quite close to her father Xu Yuanshan. After thinking for a while, she tried to persuade him: "Shopkeeper Yang, do you really not want to run this roast duck restaurant? If we make less money, it's fine. We still have to live! Maybe the situation of public-private partnership will change in the future?"

Shopkeeper Yang insisted and shook his head after hearing this, saying, "How much money I make is only one aspect, but I can't help it! This roast duck restaurant is mine, the roast duck recipe is mine, I'm the one who worked hard to run the roast duck restaurant, all the ducks and other ingredients were bought with my money, everything is mine, so why should I make major concessions because of the new policy and give most of the profits to the government? How can this world be so unfair? No matter how others evaluate the policy of public-private partnership, I, Yang Quanren, will never accept such a policy! Never compromise!"

After listening to Manager Yang's heartfelt words, Xu Huizhen thought of the hateful public manager Fan Jinyou, and felt some resonance for a moment, so she decided not to persuade him anymore.

After all, everyone has their own ideas and determination.

Shopkeeper Yang seemed to feel better after pouring out his heart, and even showed a hint of smile on his face: "If you two are really interested in learning how to make roast duck, I can start teaching you now!"

After a brief exchange of glances, He Yuzhu and Xu Huizhen nodded in tacit understanding and followed Manager Yang to the kitchen.

Shopkeeper Yang solemnly began to explain and demonstrate the process of making roast duck:

"To make roast duck, we must first select the ingredients. We must choose free-range ducks."

“The meat of free-range ducks is firmer and tastes better.”

"First tie the duck's head with a rope to facilitate the subsequent operation."

"Then, boil the water, hold the duck in one hand, and use a spoon with the other hand to splash boiling water over the duck to rinse it."

"Turning the duck around makes sure every part has been rinsed with boiling water, then hanging it on a hook to dry, check for any missing parts and focus on them during the second rinse."

"Add appropriate amount of water, maltose and some pure grain white vinegar to the pot to make the crispy skin water necessary for roast duck. Then use a brush to apply the crispy skin liquid to the whole dried duck and let it dry."

"The choice of firewood for the oven is also very important. Be sure to choose fruit wood, so that the roasted duck will have a light fruity aroma, which is the soul of Quanjude Roast Duck!"

"Pay close attention to the color changes of the duck skin during the baking process, until it turns golden brown and expands slightly, then it is ready to be taken out of the oven!"

"And the addition of some secret ingredients, etc..."