I sell hot pot in Dasong [farming]

Known as the "big fool hat", it was the first time Tang Xuan grew up so big.

He glanced lightly at the little kitchen assistant who was talking, which made him tremble violently, and the bowl in his hand fell out of shock.

Zhong Jiang caught it with his hands and circled the little chef's neck, "Let's go, find a place to talk."

Xiaobangchu is only 14 years old, a skinny little one, not as tall as his shoulders, and is held under his arms, like a chick.

Si Nanting wondered, Tang Xuan lost his eyes and it was fine with the knife, why was Zhong Jiang so excited?

Fighting for the former boss?

He went to the private room to check out, and just happened to meet Zhong Jiang who had finished his "talk".

This guy raised his chin and moved his hands a second ago, with the attitude of a winner. When he saw him, his face changed a second. No matter how you look at it, you feel guilty.

Si Nan narrowed his eyes, "Are you enriching yourself, or are you colluding with a thief?"

Zhong Jiang chuckled, "Look at what you said, can Brother Zhong do this?"

Si Nan raised his eyebrows, "That's why I did something else!"

"I can't." Zhong Jiang said with a smile on his face, "Brother Nan, just relax, nothing is wrong, brother is innocent."

As soon as the words fell, a little Douding rushed out of the room, with his two small arms raised high, he went straight to Zhong Jiang, "Second Uncle, hug!"

Zhong Jiang: ...

Xiao Jiang followed closely, with a guilty expression on her face, "He heard your voice and insisted on coming out to find you, but I didn't forcefully stop him, for fear of hurting him."

Si Nan held the handle with a smile, "So it's Mrs. Sister-in-law, you're being polite."

Jiang Ying replied generously: "Uncle is polite."

Relying on his crookedness, Si Nan looked at Jiang Ying curiously. He looked quiet and delicate, not at all like someone who resolutely severed ties with her natal family.

——This matter has been spread all over the country.

Jiang Ying's natal family was an official's family, and Jiang Ying was the best-born and most educated among several sisters, and was trained to be the head of the house.

Jiang Ying's father fell in love with Zhongjiang's job as the Imperial City Secretary, so he married his daughter to him.

However, ever since Zhong Jiang injured his hand, the Jiang family found fault with each other for three days, and once got into a big fight, they threatened to take their daughter back.

What is unexpected is that Jiang Ying took the initiative to stand up in the end, claiming that she would rather sever ties with her family than make peace with Zhong Jiang.

Now Si Nan looks at her secretly admiring her.

In this era, few women dare to make such a decision.After all, even if they divorced, they could still marry a good family.Today's queen and the official family are also married twice!

Zhong Jiang bumped into him, "Stinky boy, do you look stupid?"

Si Nan glanced at him, "I'm just wondering why such a good little sister-in-law married such an idiot."

Zhong Jiang: ...

In front of my daughter-in-law, can you save some face?

Jiang Ying covered her mouth, smiled and looked at Zhong Jiang, her eyes were full of affection.

The same is true for Zhong Jiang.

Originally, he invited his family over to eat hot pot, because he wanted to help the store tide over the difficulties.

He has made up his mind and asked his family to come and have a meal every now and then. The house will not be built yet, and he will wait for the hot pot restaurant to recover.

For this reason, Zhong Jiang deliberately called his family members together to discuss, including Jiang Ying and his sister-in-law, and the whole family had no objections.

Unexpectedly, in the end, not only did they not pay, but the whole family also ate for nothing.

Si Nan said the bill would be waived, but Father Zhong disagreed with his life and death, and asked Zhong Jiang to pay the money in a loud voice in his local accent. Those who didn't know thought they were causing trouble.

In the end, Si Nan said that it would be deducted from Zhong Jiang's wages, and the Zhong family left with peace of mind.

Simon couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Even if they come to the store every day to eat hot pot, how much can they help?What's more, it was money to build a house.

In the eyes of modern people, such an approach must be stupid, so stupid, if it is posted on Weibo or Zhihu, there will be a lot of scolding.

——Eating a few meals can bring a store back to life?

——The shopkeepers are not in a hurry, why are you in a hurry?

—that’s money for building a house!Just for hot pot?eat hot pot?eat hot pot? !

——Do you say that if the whole family agrees, the whole family agrees?Have you discussed it with his brother and sister-in-law?Even if his brother agrees, can his sister-in-law agree?

……

There must be something uglier than this.

However, this is only the value of modern people, and it is a part of modern people.

In the Great Song Dynasty, there were many, many people who inherited the simple and righteous principles of Zhong Jiang and the Zhong family. This kind of moral standard that was so pure that it was almost "stupid" was even more intimidating to them than the law force.

If a person's reputation is ruined, it is almost equivalent to "social death", and the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren will never even think about turning over.

Sinan gradually understood, gradually integrated, and became more and more fond of the Great Song Dynasty, which valued love, righteousness, and respected etiquette and trustworthiness.Although it is poor and backward, many places are not perfect.

He believed more and more that his soul really belonged to this era.

There was a light knock on the forehead, "What are you thinking?"

"Miss you." Sinan blurted out.

Tang Xuan hooked his lips, "I'm here, think about it in front of me, don't be quiet."

Si Nan raised his eyebrows, "Your rank is high, Your Majesty the King?"

Tang Xuan compared the height difference between the two people, the meaning is self-evident.

Simon: ...

Goodbye, I'm going to drink goat's milk.

Then, he really left.

Naturally, I didn't go to drink goat milk, but just rode a tricycle to West Market.There is a street in West Market that specializes in meat, and all the meat used in hot pot restaurants is bought here.

The vendors got to know him well and greeted him with a smile: "Si Xiaodong's family, why are you here at this time? Could it be that the business is so good that it's sold out in noon?"

Before Sinan could speak, there was a sneer from the side: "You can catch sparrows in a basket, and the business is really good!"

Si Nan took a look, and it was a coincidence that this was not the case. He was thinking about taking this guy with a knife, when the man stretched his neck over.

I'm sorry if I don't stab him.

Sinan had a half-smile, "Isn't it because I heard that Wushuilou's business is doing well recently, so I want to buy some meat and learn how to make your 'Wushui Mat'."

Shopkeeper Yu's face changed, "What a big tone! No one in Bianjing knows that Wushuilou's craftsmanship has been passed down for a hundred years, and it is an exclusive secret system. Do you think anyone can make it if they want?"

Sinan was still smiling, "How will you know if you don't try?"

Shopkeeper Yu said contemptuously: "How do you want to try? Steal the prescription?"

"Look at what you said, the 'Wu Shui Ban' is a local dish in Bianjing. Who doesn't serve it on a table for weddings and weddings? It's not just your family. Shopkeeper Yu, don't be too arrogant, you can easily get beaten." Sinan Slowly mocking back.

Shopkeeper Yu's face immediately turned a liver color.

Si Nan continued to dig a hole for him, "Let me tell you, your house hasn't been improved for 100 years, maybe it's not as delicious as the ones made by ordinary people's houses!"

"You—" shopkeeper Yu was touched against the scales, and almost jumped up to scratch him, "Si Xiaodong's family dares to speak big words, do you dare to compete with Yu?"

"Is it a competition with you, or with your cook?" Sinan pulled out all his strength, "If it's a competition with you, then forget it, I'll definitely win."

Shopkeeper Yu's last shred of rationality was completely shattered, and he jumped up and shouted: "If you win, I will never be in charge of Yu Wuwan again!"

"Don't, don't, don't, I won't do things that cut people's lives, it's detrimental to morality." Si Nan pointed.

Shopkeeper Yu's expression froze, how could he fail to hear that Sinan was scolding him for spreading rumors about the hot pot restaurant!

Shopkeeper Yu was furious, "Just tell me if you dare or not!"

"Dare to dare, I have one condition." Sinan said.

"Say it!" Shopkeeper Yu was really anxious, otherwise he wouldn't have quarreled with him in the vegetable market.

The owner of Wushuilou is surnamed "Wu", and the craftsmanship has always been only passed on to the Wu family. I don't know how much effort I have put in for shopkeeper Yu, who has a foreign surname, to be favored by the owner.

What he is most proud of is his craftsmanship. How could he resist being provoked by Si Nan in the street?

"Don't talk about one condition, even if it's a hundred, I won't wink for the rest of the five bowls!"

"Okay, then I'll mention two." Sinan raised two fingers.

Shopkeeper Yu: ...

"First, if I win, you must clarify the rumors about the hot pot restaurant in public; second, if I win, you will give me [-] coins to make up for the losses in my restaurant these days."

Shopkeeper Yu gritted his teeth: "If I win, close the door and get out!"

Si Nan clicked his tongue: "Do you think I'm as stupid as you? If you lose, you just lose money and lose face. Why should I close the store if I lose? I want you to close the store, can you afford it?"

Before Shopkeeper Yu could speak, someone responded——

"Yeah, it's not fair."

"Either they all lose money, or they all close their shops!"

"Brother Si is a hot pot maker, and he is already weak in the Wushui table competition. How can he make such a bet?"

Shopkeeper Yu became angry, "Where are you standing? Do you still want to donate meat to Wushuilou?"

Everyone shrank their necks, not daring to make any more noise.

Only whisper.

Shopkeeper Yu almost vomited blood, and angrily agreed to Sinan's conditions. If he lost, Sinan would also lose money.

Si Nan rode a small three-wheeler, carrying the newly bought meat, and went back to the shop happily.

Tang Xuan hadn't left yet, and was sitting at the counter teaching the boy to recite "The Book of Songs".

There were people coming and going in the hall, one big and one small seemed to be cut off from the noise around them, quiet and focused.

When people in the hall passed the counter, they would subconsciously walk lightly, for fear of disturbing them.

When Si Nan entered the door, Tang Xuan just raised his head, as if he had a premonition of his appearance.

"A happy event?" He looked at Sinan's upturned mouth and couldn't help laughing.

"What a fool." Sinan blurted out.

Tang Xuan's smile froze.

Sinan quickly explained: "It's not you, it's another one. No, that guy can't compare with you, he's a real fool."

Tang Xuan: ...

was not comforted.

Si Nan knew he was wrong, poured him a cup of tea carelessly, and told him his plan in detail.

In fact, even if he didn't meet shopkeeper Yu in Xishi today, Sinan would find a reason to find him.He started planning this competition a few days ago, so during this period of time, he would try dishes day and night.

Originally, he could have threatened him with the matter of private salt, but the other party handled it too cleanly, and the people from the Imperial City Division found nothing when they searched in the past.

After all, Wushuilou is a century-old store, and the forces behind it are intricate. Even if Tang Xuan personally stepped in, without absolute evidence, he couldn't do anything to shopkeeper Yu.

After much deliberation, Si Nan could only start with what he cared most about - cooking.

Shopkeeper Yu is greedy for money and profit, insidious and cunning, jealous of talent and ability, as far as Sinan inquired, more than one chef in Wushuilou has been dismissed maliciously by him. The real reason is that he is jealous of their good craftsmanship.

However, none of the Wu clan of this generation is better than him in making the "Wu Shui Ban", and the owner has to rely on him, otherwise they would not praise him so unscrupulously.

Shopkeeper Yu's craftsmanship, Si Nan, has tasted it on purpose, not to mention, it is not worse than Fengyi Tower, and it is considered top-notch in Bianjing City.

Such a rotten person has actually practiced such a good craft, and then turned around to use the power and fame he gained to crowd out others.It seems that no matter what era there are people who are not worthy of virtue.

As for the content of the competition, Sinan tried the dishes of Wushui Restaurant, and finally decided to take a risk and set the "Wushui Banquet".

——It is the real ability to defeat the opponent with what he is best at.

If he wins, not only can shopkeeper Yu be forced to clarify the rumors, but also the reputation of the hot pot restaurant can be completely established, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Under Shopkeeper Yu's vigorous publicity, the whole of Tokyo knew that the two were going to compete.

Everyone thought that Sinan was crazy, how could he possibly win when he competed with the shopkeeper of Wushui Building at Wushui Mat?

Even the employees in the store are worried.

This one said: "Boss, you can change it to the same one, even if it's not a hot pot, a lion's head is fine!"

The one said: "Yes, yes, the lion head is fine, master brother fried the lion head, it is delicious!"

Zhong Jiang was relatively sensible, "Do you need me to cover him with a sack? For example, break his hand that throws the spoon?"

Si Nan didn't bother to talk to them.

Since you don't believe him so much, just wait to eat a whale with your mouth wide open!

Tang Xuan didn't persuade, but just bought ten tables and five water seats in one go, and piled them in front of Sinan.

Simon:? ? ?

Why send money to the enemy?

Tang Xuan said calmly: "Know yourself and know your enemy."

Sinan was still distressed, Wushui seats are not cheap, "One serving is enough, why buy so many?"

Tang Xuandao: "The clearer you know, the greater your chances of winning."

Si Nan asked, "Do you believe me?"

"Trust." Tang Xuan did not hesitate.

"Is it a 'letter' from your boyfriend, or a 'letter' from trust."

"It's a boyfriend that trusts you." Tang Xuan paused, and added, "You won't do things you're not sure about."

Si Nan laughed immediately, "Xiao Xuanxuan still understands me."

Tang Xuan was helpless, "Change the name."

Si Nan tilted his head, "Tang Qiuqiu?"

Then, the forehead was flicked.

It's not the "coquettish" kind, it's a warning.

It seems that Tang Xuan really doesn't like this title.

Si Nan knows how to measure, he doesn't talk about the ball and flat, just talk about business.

"Actually, I have made Wushui banquet, and it is not bad."

This set of dishes also has a common name in the folk, called "knock bowl".Most of them are made on the running water mat, steaming one pot at a time, and a whole set is made as soon as it comes out.

In the past, Sinan's grandfather was a cook in the countryside, and whenever there were weddings or weddings, he was always invited to cook bowls.Grandpa can make eight dishes, but the "five water banquet" only has five dishes.

Later, grandpa fell ill, and in the days before he left, his biggest wish was to eat "eight big dishes" again.

However, no one in the family can do it except grandpa.Si Nan's father didn't study because he didn't want to spend his whole life in the countryside like his grandfather.

In those days, Sinan stayed in bed in the hospital during the day, and learned how to cook from the recipes and notes collected by his grandfather at night.

Before that, he had never been in the kitchen, because his father never wanted him to be a "good-for-nothing" cook from the beginning.

Si Nan started to learn from chopping meat, making bowls of meat, trying again and again, he was so skinny that he finally made the taste that his grandfather remembered.

In the end, grandpa left with a smile.

Many close friends know that Sinan has fallen in love with the kitchen since then.It's just that he has never told anyone about the buckle bowl related to his grandfather, and he will never talk about it again.

Only Tang Xuan.

Tang Xuan didn't comfort him, but said softly: "Just do it."

Simon nodded, let's do it!

He is not sure that he will win, but he is not afraid of losing.