Song Jinggong carefully sized up Zhang Xiaobao, then rolled up another piece of pancake and slowly ate it. He seemed to be savoring it, but it wasn't just the pancake and chili sauce.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan didn't disturb him. They tore off a thin piece of cake, dipped it in the sauce and ate it carefully.
"The taste is still not good enough." Wang Juan licked her fingers and smacked her lips.
"Yes, I think so too. Don't fry it. Count it as raw sauce. It'll be good after it's fried." Zhang Xiaobao nodded in agreement.
"We'll fry it later and eat it at noon. Send some to my family too. Last night, my mother came to give us peaches," Wang Juan said after eating the pancake.
Zhang Xiaobao just finished eating and nodded, "Yes, definitely send it. But there's no soybean oil, so the taste is much worse. Last time when I went to the kitchen, I saw there was still some butter. Let's use that. Think of a way to make sauce with a cow when it dies."
"We need to keep it for farming. The cows on Zhuangzi are not allowed to fall. It's cheaper to buy an old cow to fall." Wang Juan added.
At this moment, Song Jinggong had mixed feelings in his heart. From the words of the manservant who just left, he already knew that the sauce was made by the little boy in front of him. He was really ridiculous at that time. He even wanted to swindle money. Look at him, he could come up with one idea after another when doing business.
He didn't lose unjustly at all. They weren't at the same level at all. He was only one year old. Could it be that he was the reincarnation of a saint? Listening to the words of the two children, they were obviously adults. How were they children who hadn't been weaned yet?
No wonder Yingtao was so proud when she talked about the Little Master and Miss Cuckoo. If she had such a master, she would be the same. Alright, I won't fight in the future. I'll just be an advisor to this little brat. Perhaps I'll be able to see more interesting things by following him.
Just when Song Jinggong was thinking about this, Zhang Xiaobao asked Xiao Hong to go to the kitchen to get something. She just came back at this time. After thinking about this, Song Jinggong watched Zhang Xiaobao put some shredded onion and cucumber on the cake and spread the sauce. He said to him, "Taste this.
"Brother Zijin, try this. In the future, I'm going to sell this to various restaurants and snack bars. En, I'll only sell the sauce. Even if it's slightly more expensive, people will still be able to accept it. After all, once the soybean oil is squeezed out, only our family will have it. Me and Caijuan are still young, so we can't eat so much.
The cake was small. Song Jinggong didn't feel full after eating two pieces. Besides, he hadn't eaten anything since yesterday afternoon. He was hungry. He didn't stand on ceremony. He took the cake and ate it in a few mouthfuls. He sighed happily. He rolled two more pieces and said while eating.
"Little Master, in the future, Zijin will go wherever you say. Please don't close the restaurant. It's small, but it can support three families."
"Zijin, what are you talking about? Naturally, Zijin is in charge of the restaurant. I'm so young. How can I manage so many things? This cake is delicious. In the future, I'll let people set up a small stall to sell it. It's like the spring plate, but I'll add some dishes that haven't been cooked yet."
Zhang Xiaobao looked at Song Jinggong. Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, he said more. He wasn't afraid that someone would lie to him. He didn't lack the ability to control his subordinates.
Song Jinggong was still eating. This kind of food was too delicious. It was refreshing and spicy. The more he ate, the more he wanted to eat. He didn't stop until he couldn't eat anymore. He looked at the two children in front of him and said, "Okay, I'm full. I'll go and harvest the soybeans."
After saying that, Song Jinggong stood up and was about to leave. Zhang Xiaobao suddenly said, "Wait, it's raining and cold outside. Zijin, take care of yourself. Xiao Hong, have you warmed the wine with ginger? Bring it to Zijin to drive away the cold. Sorry to trouble Zijin. Cuckoo and I are still too young. There are many things that we can't do. It's all up to Zijin to take care of things outside. Thank you for your hard work. Cuckoo and I thank you."
After saying that, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan bowed and thanked Song Jinggong together. They used their small hands to tremble as they brought the wine in front of Song Jinggong.
Song Jinggong listened to Zhang Xiaobao's words and looked at her weak little hand. He took the warm wine. Before he even drank, he felt a warmth in his heart. He tilted his head back and drank the wine. He cupped his hands and said, "You treat me like a national hero, I will repay you like a national hero. Goodbye."
After saying that, Song Jinggong turned and left. He didn't even open an umbrella. He rushed into the pouring rain. His legs were steady and powerful.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan followed him to the door. They watched as Song Jinggong's figure disappeared. Only then did they turn back. Suddenly, they saw Xiao Hong there. Her eyes were red. They asked in surprise, "Xiao Hong, what happened to you? Did the ginger sting you? Quickly wash it with water. "
"No, I'm fine. I just feel comfortable in my heart. Young Master treats people so well. Whether it's Cherries, Pomegranate, me, or that Young Master Song, Young Master treats them all with sincerity. For Xiao Hong to be arranged to be by Young Master's side is Xiao Hong's fortune."
Xiao Hong shook her head. Before she finished speaking, tears flowed down. Although she was young, she knew the fickleness of human nature. The little Young Master was not only smart, but he also treated people well. Following such a master, she must have accumulated good karma in her previous life.
"Don't cry, don't cry. The good days are still ahead. There's still some biscuits. Eat it while it's hot. Help me taste what it's missing." Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan looked at each other and sighed inwardly. The people here were so good.
"En, it's delicious. Young Master's food is delicious. I knew it when I smelled it." Xiao Hong rubbed her eyes and nodded fiercely. She helped the two children back to the couch and praised before eating.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan did not say anything. Seeing Xiao Hong eat three biscuits, they said, "Xiao Hong, when the rain stops, you have other things to do. Find someone to dig the low-lying area near the Zhuangzi river. Make a hole in the river and let the water in. Raise more ducks and geese on Zhuangzi. Plant some lotus flowers. When winter comes, there will be a lot of vegetables."
"En, Xiao Hong understands. Little Young Master, don't worry. There are many people on the farm. As long as we provide them with a meal, they will come to work. We'll start digging tomorrow." Xiao Hong promised.
Wang Juan shook her head. "Not only do we have to provide them with food, but we also have to pay them. Set a number and go back to get it. In the future, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan will open a grocery store in Zhuangzi. It will make it convenient for the people on the farm to buy and exchange goods. It's not for making money, but it will make it easier for the people on Zhuangzi to walk."
"Xiao Hong thanks you on behalf of my parents on behalf of Zhuangzi for your benevolence and righteousness." Xiao Hong was full and full of energy. Thinking about the future, she felt that the rain outside was so pleasant.
*****
The next day, white clouds, bright sun, clear river, and children were playing happily.
All the laborers on Zhuangzi were called over by Xiao Hong. They took their tools and started working without caring about the mud after the rain. It was as if they didn't know what fatigue was.
At this time, the big pot on the side was set up by Xiao Hong. Fragrant big bones were cooking in it. Some people were kneading the dough and preparing pancakes. The sauce was also put aside. The shredded pork was also fried in oil. They were just waiting to reheat the pot when it was time to eat. Shredded onions were added to the pancakes to make it taste even better. This was what Wang Juan told her. She loved shredded pork with sauce.
"Brothers and uncles, do your job well. You have to be worthy of Little Young Master's three copper coins a day. When noon comes, the pancakes and rolls will be enough to eat." Xiao Hong stood at the side and shouted. She even knew how to boost morale.
The people working had already smelled the fragrance in the pot. They swallowed their saliva and dug with all their might. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan also stood not far away and watched. This was also a way to rally people's hearts.
"The future days will be better. Xiao Bao, I want to make Zhang Family and Wang Family's Zhuangzi into a paradise. The old will be taken care of, the young will be educated, and every family will build a new house. Everyone will be able to eat and wear warm clothes. It won't be difficult, right?" Wang Juan had a yearning look on her face.
"It's not difficult for only two Zhuangzi, but I plan to make the place bigger in the future. There will be more things to take care of. I need to train some people. What we need to do is to give them hope and confidence. When the time comes, you can train the family servants." Zhang Xiaobao was also calculating. He also wanted to let the people on Zhuangzi live a good life.
"Little Young Master, do you still eat toads?" Just as Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were thinking about the future, a child in the river mustered up the courage to ask.
Zhang Xiaobao knew that these children still wanted to exchange for some benefits. He nodded and then shook his head. "I want to eat, but not toads. You guys get me some river snails. When it's time to eat, you can also eat with me. You can also take a portion back."
When Zhang Xiaobao said this, the children cheered. One by one, they dove into the water and began to feel for river snails. They all knew what was cooking in the pot. There was also the stir-fried shredded meat. They could eat one portion and take another portion back home. It was too easy to just get some river snails.
"Xiao Bao, there are parasites in river snails. I heard that some people ate them so much that they grew worms in their brains." Wang Juan was a little disgusted by this thing.
"Don't be afraid. When we go back, put some salt in clear water and blanch it twice. Then mix it with coriander, onion, and garlic. Let's eat with my father's wine. I'll also send a portion to your family. We'll drink some soup. That thing is too hot to chew." Zhang Xiaobao had already thought of what to do.
"Then we'll eat it tomorrow. We'll keep it today and let the river snails expel the things in their stomach. Hurry up and make the cake. Otherwise, we won't be able to eat anything." Wang Juan was depressed when she thought of her age.
The children moved quickly. In half an hour, they had found a large basin of river snails. They asked someone to put them in a wooden basin and send them back. They found Xiao Hong and asked her to prepare food for the children at noon. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan also went back to train.
*****
Er Niu woke up early in the morning and ate some porridge. He and his brother, Da Niu, took the small jar of hot sauce and found a car. They went to San Shui County. Because it was next to a river that was not small, there were many people coming and going. There were also many hotels. Today, Er Niu was going to sell hot sauce.
In order to sell it at a good price, Erniu obeyed the little childe's instructions and baked some cakes and shredded onions. They hurried all the way and finally arrived at Sanshui County when it was almost noon.
"Brother, how do you sell it? Do we need to shout? "Daniu was not as clever as Erniu. He was more honest and didn't know what to do when he arrived.
"No need. The little childe has already arranged it. Let's go to the Waterview Restaurant over there. His restaurant and the Baiwei Pavilion beside it are the two biggest restaurants in the county. Both are competing for customers. We're not afraid that they won't buy it." Erniu thought of the little childe's words. He wanted to find two competing restaurants to sell his chili sauce, so he set his eyes on the two famous restaurants in Sanshui County.
When the car stopped in front of the Waterview Restaurant, Erniu and Daniu jumped off the car with their things and walked inside. There was already a waiter at the door who arranged the parking position of the car. He led the two people who he thought were going to eat inside and talked while walking.
"Two guests, do you want to drink or stay? I heard from the shopkeeper that the head chef of our restaurant learned from the imperial chef. "
"Well, it's good to learn from the imperial chef. Is your boss here? Please find a single room on the second floor. We have something important to discuss with your boss. " Erniu wore a suit of good clothes today. He was confident and straightened his chest. He talked to the waiter in the most dignified tone he thought.
"Yes, yes. Please go upstairs. I'll ask the shopkeeper to come here." The waiter didn't know what the two were doing. Seeing that they ordered a single room on the second floor, he respectfully invited them upstairs. When the two entered, he asked another waiter to come and serve them. He then ran to find the shopkeeper.
The new waiter served tea and waited at the side. Erniu and Daniu were afraid of spending money, so they didn't order anything. They just sat there and waited. After about 30 minutes, the owner of the Waterview Restaurant hurried over. He was not surprised to see the two people waiting for nothing. He politely greeted them.
"I'm the owner of the Waterview Restaurant. May I know what brings you here? Have some tea, have some tea."
Erniu was a little nervous. After all, this was the first time he met the owner of a big restaurant. He followed the method taught by the little childe. He slowly took two deep breaths and silently said, "I can do it." Only then did he feel better. He put the things on the table with his brother, opened the thin cloth wrapped in it, and took out the jar of sauce.
"Today, I'm here to ask the shopkeeper to try this." While speaking, Erniu put the hot pancake on the table, smeared a layer of chili sauce on it, and put the spring onions inside. He used the chopsticks to roll it up little by little.
After finishing this, he made two more pancakes. He gave one to his brother and took one for himself. "Shopkeeper, please."
After saying that, Erniu and Daniu ate directly, indicating that the shopkeeper didn't have any poison. Besides, they were really hungry. They only had a little porridge since the morning.
The shopkeeper looked at the two people in front of him eating and then the pancake in front of him. He already knew what they were here for. However, he could make the pancake just by looking at it. There was no need to share the benefits with others. After thinking about it, he took a bite of the pancake.
The moment the pancake entered his mouth, the shopkeeper was immediately surprised. What kind of sauce was this? It was delicious and had a fresh spicy taste. No wonder the two dared to come here to sell things. So that's why. Thinking of this, the shopkeeper put down the pancake in his hand.
"It's okay. It's edible. Leave the recipe of this sauce. I can give you two hundred coins."
Erniu and Daniu were stunned. Thinking of what the Little Childe said when they came out, they admired the Little Childe even more. He could even calculate this.
At the moment, Erniu and Daniu stood up at the same time, put away the unrolled pancake and sauce, and turned around to leave. Erniu said while walking, "The shopkeeper really knows the goods. In that case, we'll go to the Baiwei Pavilion to eat first. When we come back, we'll tell you the recipe in detail."
"Wait a minute. Since you two are here, how can you eat elsewhere? Liuzi, quickly ask the chef behind to make the signature dishes and send them here. I'll accompany the two distinguished guests to eat." When the shopkeeper heard this, he immediately understood. He was not stupid. Seeing that the two were about to leave, he quickly stepped forward to stop them and invited them back.
Today, there is only one chapter with 4,000 words. Tomorrow, there will be another chapter with 3,000 words. That means there will be three chapters tomorrow. I need to recommend and collect them. Thank you.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
