Yangcheng

Today's food list for Mrs. Qiuxin——

A pot of fried drink kept warm, a bowl of hot chrysanthemum wine, six slices of Yunpian Cake that melted in the mouth, and four egg yolk crisps that were full of egg fragrance and made tears flow down the face after eating the red sandalwood.

After preparing these, when Qiu Xin came over, she and Zi Tan went out to sell breakfast.

As winter gradually entered, the dawn became later and later. When Tang Jianwei and Zitan went to Jingyangfang to set up their stalls, the sky had just opened up.

There was no cold wind, no rain and no snow, but Zitan, who was wearing two jackets and almost wrapped into a ball, still felt the cold and shivered unconsciously.

"This unlucky southeast, the climate is so strange." Zitan let out a sigh of relief, "I wear such a thick jacket, but why are my hands and feet still cold, I can't even feel my toes..."

Tang Jianwei was so cold that his lips turned white: "We're used to the dry cold in Boling and the house made of charcoal. The damp and cold here in Su County is really unbearable. But it doesn't matter. After a while, you can get warmer by moving around. When the sun comes out, it will make you sweat. But remember, you can’t take off your clothes when you sweat, or you will get sick.”

"Don't worry Sanniang, I will do whatever you ask me to do."

The charcoal basin was lit, and the oil pan was stuck firmly. Tang Jianwei waited for the oil to heat up while preparing the noodles.

Zitan took out eight bowls and lined them up in two rows, holding a spoon in his hand, ready to pour hot soybean milk into them at any time.After a few days, she has already practiced the kung fu that a spoonful is a whole bowl, and not even a drop is wasted.

One after another some pedestrians on the road came to buy breakfast. When the sky was bright, Zitan found that the eight bowls in front of him had not been completely used up.

In other words, they have been busy for an incense stick of time, and they haven't sold eight sets of breakfast yet.

This has never happened before.

Seeing the sun rising and the people on the road still sparse, Zitan was a little anxious:

"San Niang, why are there so few people today?"

"It's cold, and fewer people go out, so the business will naturally be affected. Those of us who support our stalls outside rely on the weather. It's just that the weather is getting colder now. If it rains, it will be even worse. Let alone It’s the time for a stick of incense, that is, if you can sell eight sets in one morning, it’s because of the help from the neighbors.” Tang Jianwei seemed to have thought of it early in the morning, “And the fritters have been sold for a while, whether it’s the fresh taste or the new boss, everyone Once you have seen it, it is no longer rare, and there will naturally be fewer people.”

Zitan quickly sensed the crisis: "Then what should I do?!"

"It's too simple to only sell fried dough sticks. Now with your help, we can add to the menu."

"Are you going to sell new dishes? What are you selling?" Hearing what Tang Jianwei said, Zitan was very excited, "Selling stewed or steamed buns? The dumpling in a floral dress you made before is also delicious!"

"What kind of dumpling in a flowery skirt is called Shaomai."

"Yes, yes, siu mai! There is also fried pastry! They are all delicious! I want them all!"

Tang Jianwei was amused by her anxious look: "If you want to eat, I'll make it for you at home. Didn't you tell me not to make any more delicious food for you yesterday? Isn't your stomach going to burst? A bunch of things you want to eat?"

"That's different... People are always going to die. It's better to be strangled to death by San Niang than starving to death!"

"It doesn't sound like a good word, let's not die, let's live well." Tang Jianwei fried fried dough sticks leisurely, "I plan to sell egg-filled pancakes."

"Egg-filled pancakes?" Zitan said, "It seems that you have never done it before."

"Well, that's

"Filling pancakes, the name doesn't sound simple. Apart from filling eggs, can you fill it with more things?"

"The eggs can only be filled into the cake, so why bother with the cake. But folding the cake can contain more abundant ingredients, which is in the

"At that time, all kinds of ingredients can be freely matched, and guests can choose by themselves! In this way, not only can the dishes be enriched, but each pancake is an exclusive customization of the customer's taste! It's wonderful!"

"Our red sandalwood will draw inferences from one example, and we are getting smarter. In addition, I plan to add tea eggs and millet porridge. At that time, I will mix and match several dishes and sell them in the way of staple food and soup. The freshness will be there. Even if If you can eat hot breakfast in winter, sales should not be a problem.”

Tang Jianwei's words made Zitan full of energy, as if he had seen a great fortune.

This is an improvement that she can support financially at this stage.

If it sells well, the next step is to move three or five tables and chairs, and build a shed that can keep out the wind and rain, so as to stabilize the source of customers.

As the sun rose higher and higher, the cold air was dispelled, and the temperature became warmer and warmer.

The business also seemed to gradually break through the coldness as the temperature rose, and the number of pedestrians on the street began to increase, and the two of them began to get busy again.

When there were a lot of people, Tang Jianwei smoothly slid fried dough sticks into the oil pan, and a voice that was neither salty nor bland came out from the crowd:

"This oily fruit is too greasy. One bite is like drinking a whole spoonful of oil, and you are not afraid of drinking it. And you have fried it and fried it. How long have you been using it? The oil used repeatedly is poisonous! If you drink too much, you will get sores on your mouth and tongue, and in severe cases, your mouth will rot into your stomach! It’s not a bad thing to do such a life-threatening business!"

This person's voice was not too loud, but Tang Jianwei's breakfast stand only had one cart, and people who wanted to buy breakfast were all gathered here. When she said this, everyone heard it clearly.

Zitan was stunned for a moment, Tang Jianwei didn't stop what he was doing, he raised his eyes and glanced, saw the sixth sister-in-law who was behind the crowd, and quickly turned his attention back to the frying pan, and the movement of rolling the dough sticks with the long chopsticks was not affected in the slightest ,said laughingly:

"It's understandable for this sister-in-law to be cautious when she comes back to do business in a small shop for the first time. But my oil is not dirty oil that I use repeatedly. Although I don't change it every day, I can still guarantee it by changing a pot every three days. .”

The sixth sister-in-law said "Ouch": "It's a big breath to change the pot every three days. Who doesn't know that the oil is hard to squeeze. You change the oil in this big pot every three days. Where does the replaced one go? Just pour it like this." Don’t you want to lose money? You are in business, not here to help the poor. Let alone a businessman, we ordinary people also understand a truth. Business people never let themselves lose money. You are so hot Who would believe that the oil was poured into the ditch after three days of use?"

Sister-in-law Liu's words were not unreasonable. After hearing what she said, everyone couldn't help looking at the boiling oil pan, thinking secretly, and the action of giving money was a bit slow.

Zitan whispered to Tang Jianwei: "Where is the mad dog?"

Tang Jianwei remained calm: "The one who should come has finally come, you don't have to speak, I will deal with it."

The sixth sister-in-law wanted to use the meanest words to irritate Tang Jianwei, and to show everyone the true face of this vixen.

Who does an oil fruit seller put on paint all day long?Not a serious businessman at all!

Those who really do business, like her sixth sister-in-law, put all their attention on the food itself, on the management, when will they care about their appearance?

I have long felt that Tang's intentions are not right.Ever since she, the Tang Corporation, opened her shop earlier, she has disrupted the business of Mrs. Liu's steamed stuffed bun shop!In addition to the steamed stuffed bun shop, the business of many small vendors around is getting more and more difficult. Isn't it because this fox is casting spells?

Sixth Sister-in-Law straightened her back, with a smile that was not a smile, every word she said was reasonable, the little girl was just a good-looking skin, she could be charming, but she was far behind her in being reasonable.

Today, it is not uncommon to drive this temptress to death.

If Tang can bow his head and admit his mistake, and promise that he will never set up a stall in Su County to interfere with business again, and Sixth Sister-in-law is not an unreasonable person, I will give her some face today and let her go.

If the surname Tang doesn't know how to repent, then don't blame her for killing the grass!

Tang Jianwei asked the sixth sister-in-law: "Sister-in-law opened a steamed stuffed bun shop in front of the yamen of Chonghuifang, no wonder she knows how to do business, and she is quite reasonable."

Sister-in-law Liu didn't expect this foxy son to know her.

She has only been in Su County for a long time, and then she found out about Chonghuifang?This poppy really came prepared!

Even with a small breakfast stall, it is impossible for Tang Jianwei to open it without making any preparations.

She must have inquired about the breakfast stalls in the entire Su county before making a decision.

Before setting up the stall, she traveled all over Su County and tried all the breakfasts in the county before deciding on deep-fried dough sticks with soy milk.

At the beginning, she bought steamed buns before going to Sister-in-law Liu's bun shop. Because sister-in-law Liu's buns had thick skin and little meat, and the taste was a bit off, Tang Jianwei was particularly impressed.

The sixth sister-in-law has always relied on the fact that there is no shortage of people to buy buns, so she doesn't care about the customers who come to the door. Even if Tang Jianwei appeared in front of her, she just lowered her head and handed the buns to collect the money, so she didn't look carefully.

Of course, Tang Jianwei's words from Mrs. Liu's words were not just superficial.

She exposed Liu Sister-in-law's identity as a colleague, so that the guests had a good idea of ​​Liu Sister-in-law's intentions, and did not really regard Liu Sister-in-law as a passer-by who wanted to fight against injustice.

In this way, no matter what sister-in-law Liu said, she would be discounted.

Tang Jianwei continued: "Everyone knows that I was married to Su County by the Son of Heaven. Although I haven't formally entered the family yet, thanks to the generous help of the Tong family, I'm already living in Tong's Mansion. The Tong family takes good care of my little girl, and she can't repay her. Only the cooking skills can be regarded as good. Sending two or three dishes to Xiaojing every day is still good. In addition to the dishes sent to Xiaojing, the little girl also has three mouths to eat. Among all the cooking methods, the little girl is the best. What I'm good at is still 'frying'.

"As we all know, oil is the most important thing for cooking. Only when there is oil, can the food be served. My sister-in-law wants to ask where the oil in this pot is changed every three days. Naturally, it will not be poured into the ditch. Our this time Everyone in the family will not be able to eat enough, how can it be wasted?"

What Tang Jianwei said was true, reasonable, and very consistent with everyone's knowledge, everyone nodded after hearing it.

Everyone knows that the chef is not easy to treat. From preparing dishes to cooking, you have to stand and not talk. Stir-fried dishes are particularly choking and smoky.

Moreover, Tang Jianwei had already started serving the Tong family before he formally married Tong Shaoxuan.Tang Jianwei is really a good and reasonable daughter-in-law who can do this for the Tong family.

Thinking of this, everyone's skeptical expressions disappeared, and were immediately replaced with approval.

The sixth sister-in-law noticed the reversal of the atmosphere, and cursed inwardly, Hu Meizi is really capable!She didn't want to kill them all, but was ridden on the head by the other party!

Sixth Sister-in-Law gave a weird smile and said, "You said this yourself, who else saw it? Who wouldn't talk nonsense?"

"I see."

A cold voice inserted into Sister-in-law Six's words, interrupting her brutally.

Tang Jianwei turned around and saw that it was Tong Shaoxuan.

Tong Shaoxuan followed her little sheep, and the little sheep was rolling the wheels, as cute as ever, but Tong Shaoxuan put away his usual soft breath, his face was covered with dark clouds, and his stern expression was really scary .

"Who are you?" Sixth Sister-in-law didn't know her at all.

"My surname is Tong, and I eat her cooking every day. I can prove that all her oil is changed every three days, and there is no waste at all."

Tong Shaoxuan happened to see this scene on the way to the academy, and didn't want to care about it at first, but the more the sixth sister-in-law talked, the more annoying she became, and she was arrogant and unreasonable. Who was talking nonsense, did the sixth sister-in-law not know?

If she didn't stand up and speak for Tang Jianwei at this moment, when would she wait?

Tong Shaoxuan stared at Sister-in-law Liu coldly, the pepper ball was already in his hand.

Tang Jianwei did not expect that Tong Shaoxuan would speak for her in front of so many people, admitting their relationship...

One must know that Tong Shaoxuan's face has always been as thin as paper.

"Oh, so it's a family." The sixth sister-in-law heheed twice, "No wonder, a family, it's understandable to open your eyes and talk nonsense."

Sixth sister-in-law grew up in the market, struggled in the market since she was a child, married a butcher and became a widow three years later, and raised two children to grow up, what ghosts and gods haven't seen it?Not only have I seen it, but I have also pinched a lot.

She was rolling in the mud with a mundane fighting spirit all over her body, she had a lot of experience, no matter what the other party said, she could see through every move.

For the sixth sister-in-law, blocking her way of making money means killing her, which she absolutely will not allow!

Tong Shaoxuan said: "Am I talking nonsense with my eyes open? People who have eaten Sanniang fried dough sticks will naturally understand. Broken dirty oil has a unique smell, which cannot be concealed. Excuse me." She asked the surroundings The person saluted, "Everyone has been eating fried dough sticks these days, do you feel an abnormal smell?"

Everyone shook their heads: "No, there is no peculiar smell other than crispy."

"Yeah, I can't feel it."

The sixth sister-in-law raised her voice, "Ho!" and said, "This is where Hu Meizi is so clever! I have only been in Su County for a long time, and the business is flourishing like a raging fire! May I ask everyone, have you ever seen anyone's house?" Is there such an adventure in business? With this ability, why do business in Su County? It’s still a small business? I’m afraid she has gone to the capital to open a restaurant? And no one has seen youguozi, where did she learn it? here?"

Sister-in-law Liu shook the fried dough sticks in her hands: "Everyone has eaten it, the taste of this oily fruit is really weird! It's crispy and raw, it doesn't look like pasta! Have you ever eaten any pasta with such a taste? And after eating It is extremely addictive, and there are not a few people who want to eat it every day? Folks, don’t you find it strange? Have you ever dreamed about an oil fruit?! It’s really creepy to think about it!”

Sister-in-law Liu's words were extremely provocative, and those who were about to eat the hot fried dough sticks stopped their actions for a while, with a vague look of fear on their faces.

Tong Shaoxuan found out that this person came to find fault on purpose. If she didn't let her know how powerful she was today, she would definitely pester her endlessly in the future. Tang Jianwei might not be able to do this business.

The prickly ash bomb in Tong Shaoxuan's hand was ready to go, and Tang Jianwei took a serious look at it.

Even if he didn't know what Tong Shaoxuan was holding, Tang Jianwei, who had seen her attainments in ingenuity, knew that it was definitely not a kind thing.

She stepped forward to hold Tong Shaoxuan's hand, and shook her head secretly.

"Don't worry, I have my measure." Tong Shaoxuan whispered in her ear.

Naturally, Tong Shaoxuan would not attack Sixth Sister-in-law with great fanfare in front of so many people. In that case, not only would it not be able to help Tang Jianwei, but it would only drive away guests for her.

Tong Shaoxuan just wanted to get close to Sister-in-law Six, so that she could inhale the peppercorns into her mouth and nose unconsciously, choking her to death.

From now on, whenever she comes, Tong Shaoxuan will give her a pepper ball to taste, so that she will not dare to approach Tang Jianwei's breakfast stall in the future.

"I'll take care of it myself." Tang Jianwei also responded to her in the same way and tone.

In fact, Tang Jianwei said this with a gentle smile, thanking Tong Shaoxuan for being willing to stand up for her.However, these words sounded suspiciously cold, Tong Shaoxuan's originally extremely determined expression showed signs of wavering and embarrassment when he heard her words.

Tang Jianwei immediately added: "If I really lose to that shrew, I will definitely ask you for help. It won't be too late to trouble you when the time comes."

Tang Jianwei's words were very effective, and Tong Shaoxuan's face immediately turned bright.

Sixth sister-in-law put her hands on her hips, shook her head and looked at Tang Jianwei, just to see what else this little hoof could say.

Tang Jianwei picked up the just-fried fried dough sticks from the frying pan and let out a long sigh:

"My little girl has eyes that don't know Mount Tai. It's really admirable that sister-in-law is such a person who sacrifices her life."

Sixth sister-in-law narrowed her eyes: "You demon, do you want to harm me with sorcery? Everyone has heard her words, she is trying to kill me!"

Tang Jianwei said calmly: "I don't have the ability to take Sister-in-law's life. But there is no way to hell, Sister-in-law insists on breaking in, who can stop her?"

"What do you mean by that?"

Tang Jianwei slowly dismantled it: "If it's really according to what you said, what kind of dirty oil is oil, and what kind of magic do I know, eating fried dough sticks will kill people, if it really makes people's intestines rotten, it's not right for you to eat it like this. Killed your own life with your own hands? Sister-in-law, you are such a warrior. Isn’t this hell without a door and all depends on a sister-in-law’s iron head? What is it?"

Sixth sister-in-law was blocked by her sharp teeth, facing everyone's gaze, she didn't know whether to continue eating the half-bitten fritters in her hand, or just throw it to the side of the road.

After hearing Tang Jianwei's witty words, everyone around laughed easily.

The fruit grower who has been buying breakfast from her all the time also came today. He picked up the deep-fried dough stick and took a big bite. He danced to the sixth sister-in-law's face with half of the deep-fried dough stick:

"I've been eating here for so long, and I haven't seen any illnesses! I'm very energetic every day! Everyone has heard the rumors!"

Another person also said: "Yes, sister-in-law Liu, it's not that I haven't eaten your steamed stuffed bun, but it's too bad. Are you jealous that Boss Tang's business is better than yours? Not stupid, who would be willing to leave the delicious food behind and eat your foolish gnocchi?"

Sixth Sister-in-law was furious: "Who are you talking about fooling people?!"

"Aren't you fooling yourself?" Hu Erlang didn't know when he came, pushed aside the crowd, and stood in front of Sister Liu angrily, "Sister-in-law, I advise you not to be ashamed, go back and have a good time." Wrap your buns well, at least put some meat in the meat buns, right? You see how our yamen has been forced by you? Even if your shop is open at the yamen’s gate, we won’t eat it, and would rather go to Jingyangfang to make it Boss Tang's business. Why? Isn't it because your buns are stinky!"

Someone was curious: "What? She still sells stinky buns?"

Hu Erlang raised his voice and said, "Isn't it? The contractors have found her and come to her shop! Not to mention all the money for the steamed stuffed bun, I even paid her a tael of silver! They are sick!"

Everyone shouted in unison, Sixth Sister-in-Law pointed at Hu Erlang, her hands were trembling:

"You pig and dog, what nonsense are you saying to wrong your mother!"

"Why, dare to do it but not to act. My colleagues passed by and heard everything. If you don't admit it, I don't mind calling the contractor. How about we confront it face to face?"

Sixth sister-in-law was so angry that her face changed several colors.At this time, the storyteller also came out to join in the fun, and gave her a segment of "Sister-in-law Liu sells stinky buns" on the spot, and also made a joke for sister-in-law Liu in a vivid way.

Sixth Sister-in-Law spat at everyone, she didn't have the face to stay here anymore, she shook the flesh on her face, and left quickly.

"This sixth sister-in-law actually came to Boss Tang's place to make trouble, it's really embarrassing!" Hu Erlang snorted, turned his head and smiled at Tang Jian, "Boss Tang, if she makes trouble again, you're welcome, just report it to the authorities! Let her taste the bitter fruit that is harder to swallow than the buns she sells!"

Tang Jian smiled and said: "Thank you, Uncle Hu, for taking care of me. With everyone explaining to me, she must not dare to come next time."

Hu Erlang thought to himself, to call me "Uncle Hu", am I so old?Didn't they all call you brother before?

Hu Erlang suddenly found that the daughter of the Tong family was also here, and immediately understood why he was older for no reason, and said with a hearty smile:

"That shrew has always been like this. A few years ago, a steamed bun seller came to Su County to make a living. It was also his duty to do business, but he caught her eye because he was with her, and tried every means to run him away. Yes. This sixth sister-in-law has no other skills, and it is best to harm people secretly. Boss Tang, you are being targeted by her, so you have to worry."

Tong Shaoxuan saw Tang Jianwei's hand stretched into the cart unconsciously, and in a blink of an eye, hey, there was a sword hidden in the cart!

It seems that Hu Erlang and the villagers did not rescue Tang Jianwei, but instead saved the life of Mrs. Liu.

Tang Jianwei said to Hu Erlang: "Thank you for the reminder, the official, we will definitely learn from the past and prevent her from taking advantage of it."

Hu Erlang decided to take the deep-fried dough sticks and leave as soon as possible. From brother to uncle to master, if we continue to talk, maybe we will arrange for him to be buried.

Hu Erlang carried the deep-fried dough sticks and left. The breakfast stall gradually returned to calm. Everyone chatted in a few words and waited for the deep-fried dough sticks and soy milk.

"What's the matter, don't you need to go to the academy today?" Tang Jianwei glanced at the little sheep who was packed full of clothes.

"go."

"What time is it, and you haven't set off yet? If you are late, sir, please report to your mother, and then don't rely on me."

Tong Shaoxuan was actually a little worried, for fear that the evil mother-in-law would come to trouble her again.

"Just the two of you, really?"

"Didn't you all see my sword? She will try again when she comes back?" Tang Jianwei pulled the sword out of its sheath with a clang, and the sword light almost dazzled Blind Tong Shaoxuan's eyes.

The headless chicken that flew out of her heart for a long time wanted to come back, so Tong Shaoxuan hurriedly said goodbye.

Tang Jianwei and Zitan were chatting and laughing, and it didn't take long to see Tong Shaoxuan came back, still clutching his stomach, his little face was pale and pale, and he looked very uncomfortable.

"What's wrong?" Tang Jianwei asked her.

Tong Shaoxuan shook his head and went back to the mansion.

Tang Jianwei was a little worried, and it happened to be almost sold out earlier, so he hastily closed the stall and went back with Tong Shaoxuan.

Tong Shaoxuan returned to the mansion and found that A Niang was not there, so he went to Tong Shaoqian's bedroom to look for her.

As a result, Tong Shaoqian was not there either.

What a tragedy... When Tong Shaoxuan was even more shaky, he was supported by Tang Jianwei who came from behind, and asked her worriedly:

"What happened to you?"

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① Open face, Pingshu lingo, and talk about merit, that is, when the main characters in the book appear for the first time, the storyteller introduces the face, skin color, clothing, body shape and utensils carried by the storyteller in a concentrated manner, so as to arouse the imagination of the audience and show the characters vivid image.

(Above, from Baidu Encyclopedia)

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