Village Flowers and Female Scholars

The day before the opening, Xie Yan soaked four baskets of rice. Now that the weather is cold, the fermentation speed of the food will become very slow, and it is not a big problem to soak it for a day or two.

The rice milk was ground that night, and in the morning, the rice was boiled according to the proportion, mashed into a paste and mixed into the mixture. A total of 150 catties of rice milk was prepared, which is estimated to be able to make [-] bowls of rice noodles. The stewed cornstarch, marinated eggs and braised pig's scalp yesterday were loaded onto the donkey cart, and the donkey was led to the shop at Ningxikou.

When they arrived, Mrs. Hua and Mrs. Gao were already in the store, and the fires on the three stoves were also lit.

"Jinniang, the butcher Zhang just brought over the big pig bones and minced meat. The bones have already been boiled in the soup pot, and the previous ingredients have also been put in."

From the preparation to the opening of this store today, Xie Yan's maturity and ability of different ages displayed in this process made these women accustomed to obeying her command.

"OK, Auntie just put it in according to what we taught before."

After Cao E arrived, she quickly started to cook minced meat, and Mrs. Hua turned on the stove outside the shop to fry fried dough sticks. She had already fried about twenty fried dough sticks.

The reason for choosing fried dough sticks is that rice noodles are different from pasta, and are slightly inferior in terms of satiety. The location of the restaurant now is full of all kinds of farmers and people who make a living by selling their strength. The body that needs to work will have a huge consumption every day. Some men may not be able to eat rice noodles alone, so it is just right to mix it with other simple and filling pasta. For people with small appetites, A bowl of two to three taels of rice noodles is more than enough.

And the fried dough sticks are paired with raw rice noodles, which is a perfect match.

In ancient times, there was a lack of salt and oil, and there were very few fried foods in various places. Even fried dough sticks were only available after the Southern Song Dynasty. When Xie Yan first proposed fried fried dough sticks, they were also questioned. In terms of popularity and popularity, Xie Yan still defies all opinions and uses deep-fried dough sticks as the main side dish.

Because of the lack of baking soda and baking powder, Xie Yan had to find a way to replace the soda. Although the dough is not as fluffy and crispy as the modern fried dough sticks, the taste has improved many levels compared to the sesame seed cakes and pancakes sold by the proprietress next door. up.

After trying the deep-fried dough sticks fried by Xie Yan, everyone withdrew their previous objections. Mrs. Gao was full of praise, praising Xie Yan for her good brains, so there was this job of frying deep-fried dough sticks early in the morning. .

Here Mrs. Hua is frying fried dough sticks, while Cao E is cooking minced meat and other ingredients on the other side. It's all set up.

In the process of preparing for the past few days, Xie Yan asked everyone to cook the noodles two or three times after the new equipment was installed, and the taste has always remained stable. Let's try it, guys, and solve the breakfast by the way.

Soft and elastic vermicelli, topped with big bone broth, minced meat and peanuts, the aroma is tangy, hot vermicelli is instigated into the mouth, and the smoke is filled with smiling faces of women.

Xie Yan suddenly felt a burst of satisfaction. Although opening a shop was a way for the three of them to make a living and get rich, the people around them who had helped her and had good intentions were still stuck in the quagmire of life. Unable to get out, I might be able to take this opportunity to give them a hand, and they can get what they want in mutual help.

Using the knowledge acquired on the shoulders of modern giants, doing our best to help the people around us, benefiting the surrounding villagers, and expanding bit by bit, this may be the greatest significance of being a traveler.

After thinking clearly, Xie Yan's heart was brightened, and he instantly felt full of fighting spirit.

Because of the opening today, Xie Yan also invited a few families who are close to him to enjoy the show in advance, and eat noodles in the store to join in the fun and warm up the new store.

Before that, Xie Yan went out to find Cai Chu and asked him to help beat up the people in the Cao family, so that they would not make trouble on the day of the opening. After all, with Mrs. Cao's small-bellied and shameless temperament, she saw that the shop was booming. Opening in a big way, maybe you will come here to make a big fuss if you are jealous, not to mention affecting the business, and losing your luck.

In fact, she didn’t need to remind him, Cai Chu had already thought of this. On the first day of the opening, he talked to the old man Cao about it, and told him that his wife is now working as a helper in the Gujin restaurant. As for the way of making money, he, Chu Cai, will be the first one who will not let the Cao family go.

In the end, he said cryptically: "Why your house was burned and who burned it is still unknown. If you don't restrain the people in your family, I'm afraid the only two remaining shelters will be lost. You think about it yourself, your whole family is in the open, and others are hard to guard against in the dark. In the village, you have offended not only one family or two, but now your eldest grandson can’t move his leg, and the third child is lying at home doing nothing. Too bad I'm afraid your old Cao's family won't be able to live on any longer."

Old man Cao was angry and hated at this time, but it was of no avail. Ever since Fang Wenbo died, the Fang family came to make trouble. It didn't go well, and I don't know which way I collided with and offended which god. Now the family is hurting and burning, and life is not as good as the next day. The elder grandson Cao Xingshou had already offended the Thirteenth Lord by stealing the treasure gourd earlier. , the Cai Chu in front of him is the Li Zheng of another village. He knew that if he provoked this man again, the Cao family would no longer have to stay in this village, so he repeatedly responded that he would restrain his family.

The auspicious time for the opening of Gujin Restaurant is at two o'clock in the morning. Xie Yan told Sun Ruo in advance that he would come to help on the opening day, but Sun Ruo unexpectedly called his usual friend A Liang to come and have fun. Xie Yan saw Ah Liang thought about the incident between him and Widow Song at the foot of the mountain, and felt uncomfortable, but the other party acted as if nothing had happened, and it was such a good day that she couldn't say anything, let alone it was someone else's private matter, she It can't be that wide either.

Fortunately, Cai Chu's two youngest sons, Cai Wenjun and Cai Wencong, also came, and two eleven or twelve-year-old teenagers also came, and put the prepared firecrackers at the door, and lit them when the auspicious time came.

As soon as the sound of firecrackers sounded at the auspicious time, the wooden doors of the shop were pulled open one by one. Cai Wencong took a brisk step and jumped up to tear off the big red cloth on the signboard.

Cai Chu and Zhuang Wan stood side by side at the side of Ningxikou Road from a distance, watching the lively scene in front of them, the usually calm-faced female scholar relaxed her brows and eyes rarely.

Granny Yu took Xie Yuangu's hand, and the old thirteen came slowly. Sun Ruo's mother, Hua Xiaoniangzi, and Zhao's two big and small trumpet promotion duo also came to the store. Xie Yan hurriedly greeted everyone to sit down and eat noodles .

The big speaker Mrs. Zhao took the first sip of the powder, which was full of praise, and he was hooked.

Xie Yan is wearing a dark red dress today, with a blue short-sleeved thick mandarin jacket on the outside. It is cold-resistant and convenient for activities. The main reason is that it looks calm and majestic. It does not look as young as its actual age. She didn't look like a little girl from Shangyan Village at all.

Old Thirteen's teeth are not good, and this rice noodle just suits his appetite. He tore a thick and long fried dough stick and soaked it in the noodle soup. After taking such a big bite, he couldn't help giving a thumbs up, and said to Yu Po, who lives with him. : "Jinniang's child is really impressive. Who would have thought that half a year ago, she was still a little girl who planed food in Cao's field."

He couldn't help but be thankful that he didn't stubbornly insist on taking the side of the Cao family on the day the family separated. Fortunately, he also took the side of the little girl in several disputes later. Now it seems that this choice is not wrong at all. Look at this restaurant, the blue bricks and red tiles are solid, the tables and chairs in the store are neatly built and comfortable, and eating rice noodles is very comfortable. It will be a matter of time before this business catches on.

Yu Po smiled and said: "I've been close to their family these days, so I can tell that this child is promising."

The mother and sister are busy these days, Xie Yuangu has been with Granny Yu, and when she heard the conversation between Granny Yu and the old thirteen, she raised her chest and raised her chin and said: "Of course my sister is the best."

Seeing his small appearance, the two old men were overjoyed.

At this time, the number of pedestrians on the road gradually increased. Some people have already noticed that this restaurant just opened today, and on the first day, it was buy one get one free. In addition, it was freezing outside, and there was smoke from the kitchen above the shop, bursting with fragrance It made my mouth water, and I just wanted to take a sip of hot powder to warm my body.

Soon, Gu Jin restaurant welcomed the first batch of customers.

Cao E and Gao Shi are two, Cao E is responsible for serving the noodles and fishing for the noodles, and Gao Shi is responsible for adding ingredients and soup to collect money.

Mrs. Gao is a hot-tempered person, and it is most suitable to collect money and deal with people at the dining window. If it is Cao E, I am afraid that she will be a little timid.

Aunt Hua is in charge of collecting and washing the dishes, and she also has to watch the fire at all times. Hot water is also burning on the other stove for backup at any time. The three of them cooperate just right.

Seeing that they were busy in an orderly manner, Xie Yan didn't intervene anymore, and would step forward to help unless they were too busy. She walked around to the door of the shop and saw Zhuang Wan and Cai Chu standing together talking, walked over and said : "how is it?"

Zhuang Wan nodded and said, "It's okay."

Xie Yan couldn't help giving her a blank look and said, "Is it that difficult for you to praise one?"

"Girl Jin, it's rare for Ah Wan to praise anyone, so saying it's okay means it's great." Cai Chu laughed.

Xie Yan then let the dog scholar go, and said to Cai Chu: "Uncle, this rice noodle shop can be opened thanks to you helping me run around."

Cai Chu waved his hand: "Don't say those polite words to me, I'm paid for this job, not for nothing, and you're being polite to me, and besides, you even arranged such a job for your aunt, I should be thanking you."

"Don't dare, it's just helping each other, I dare not accept your thank you."

At this time, Granny Yu also finished eating noodles and brought Xie Yuangu over and said to Xie Yan: "Xiao Jin'er, there are many people and vehicles here, I will take Xiao Gu'er back first."

Before she could answer, the publicity duo also came over, Miss Hua said excitedly to Xie Yan: "Miss Jin, the rice noodles in your restaurant are really delicious, the two of us couldn't get enough after eating two or three .”

Miss Hua's son and her husband first went to Xie's house to build a house, and then repaired the shop. They did one job after another, and in the last few days, they also helped cut firewood and got a lot of wages. Here to help, she now feels that Xie Jinniang is pleasing to the eye.

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