The old man had said that it was easy to recognize the person who made the liver. It was indeed so. At least, it was so in Yuan Zhou's opinion.
When Yuan Zhou and Wuhai arrived, the evening market hadn't started yet. There were very few people buying vegetables in the market. Even the people at the vegetable and meat stalls were lazy and dispirited.
Normally, the fresh liver should be taken early in the morning because the livestock had just been slaughtered at this time. Only then would it be fresh.
According to the old man on the bicycle, this person liked to buy the liver before and after the evening market started. Therefore, Yuan Zhou and Wuhai came at this time.
"What a strange time." Yuan Zhou heaved a sigh inwardly.
Just when Yuan Zhou and Wuhai were staring at the entrance of the market with their eyes brimming with vigor, a person came from afar.
This person was wearing a light blue Tang suit with a black jacket on the outside. His hair was meticulously combed back, and he wore a pair of black cloth shoes on his feet. His steps were steady, and he had a smile on his face. He looked very friendly.
The reason why this person was easy to recognize was that he had a very beautiful beard. The beard reached to his chest. The top part was white and the bottom part was black.
With the beard, he didn't look very old and his beard was very neatly trimmed.
"It should be this master." Yuan Zhou turned his head and said to Wuhai. Then, he walked forward and prepared to greet him.
If it were any other time, Yuan Zhou would definitely be embarrassed to greet a stranger directly. But it was different this time.
This person had mastered the dish that even the system said was impossible. Therefore, Yuan Zhou spoke straightforwardly this time.
"Hello, I'm Yuan Zhou and this is Wuhai. The old man on the bicycle introduced us here." Yuan Zhou made the introductions.
Yuan Zhou walked up to the person and stood still before saying that. The person was also very patient. He just waited for Yuan Zhou and Wuhai to speak with a smile.
"Oh, I knew you would definitely come to find me. I am Liu Zhang," the man said as he stroked his beard with a smile.
"You are the boss of The Kitchen God. You are very good at cooking. You are that small mustache guy." The man's voice was full of energy. It was hard to tell how old he was.
"Sorry to bother you," Yuan Zhou said.
"How did you know we would come?" Wuhai didn't have so many scruples. He first looked at his beard and then asked.
"It's simple, because he's a chef, and you're a foodie." The man smiled again. "I've heard a lot of your stories."
The old man loved to tell stories, so it was normal for him to talk about the Yuanzhou shop during the meal.
"You really know me well." Wu Hai touched his mustache subconsciously.
"Then can I take care of Mr. Liu's dinner?" Yuan Zhou asked.
Yuan Zhou had already thought about it. He would come here to freeload a meal of raw liver and then treat him to a meal in return.
"That's exactly what I wanted. The old man said the prices in your restaurant are all in line with the value of those dishes," Liu Zhang said with a relaxed tone.
"Then we won't stand on ceremony," Yuan Zhou nodded his head and said without any hesitation.
"Let's go in now. The lamb liver is probably available." Liu Zhang took a step forward.
Yuan Zhou assumed the posture of a student and prepared to observe and learn. Wuhai, on the other hand, looked around curiously and looked at Liu Zhang's beard from time to time.
Liu Zhang's beard was indeed very eye-catching. With a glance, one could tell that he cherished it very much.
"Hahaha. Actually, there's nothing to learn. You will probably know it after you eat it," Liu Zhang said with a smile when he saw Yuan Zhou's serious and earnest manner.
"I don't know how to cook this dish," Yuan Zhou said earnestly, "so I hope you can teach me."
"There's nothing to say specifically. You will know what's going on in a while," Liu Zhang said indifferently.
Judging from his tone, he wasn't trying to keep Yuan Zhou in suspense. Thus, Yuan Zhou suppressed his emotions.
"Don't mind him. He's very serious every day. But that's why he can cook well. After all, I'm also a very serious person," Wuhai said at the side.
"Hahaha," Liu Zhang couldn't help laughing while stroking his beard.
Standing at the side, Yuan Zhou pretended not to hear or see Wuhai's joke.
"Young man, your beard is interesting. You are also interesting," Liu Zhang said after laughing.
"Of course. I'm a very humorous man," Wuhai smoothed his handlebar mustache with two fingers.
"Ho Ho," Yuan Zhou had a new understanding of Wuhai's cheekiness.
While talking, the three of them had entered the market and arrived at the stall selling mutton.
This market was relatively large. There were three long rows of stalls selling pork and even a whole row of beef stalls. This was rarely seen in other markets.
After all, Chengdu was located in the southwest. People ate pork more than beef. Generally, there were only one or two beef stalls in the market. As for mutton stalls, there were only one or two stalls selling mutton in the winter.
However, there were three stalls selling mutton here. Liu Zhang led the others straight to the stall at the edge.
"This person does business fairly. The mutton is grass-fed, so the taste of the meat is strong and the smell of the mutton is weak. He kills two mutton every day, one in the morning and the other now," Liu Zhang said while walking.
Obviously, he said that to Yuan Zhou.
"Um," Yuan Zhou nodded his head and followed behind like a student.
The more capable one was the teacher.
Wuhai, on the other hand, was comparing the difference between the mutton and the beef at the edge curiously.
"Old Liu, here you are. I just took out the lamb liver. Here it is." Liu Zhang had just walked to the stall with the others. Before he could say anything, the man who was dissecting the mutton immediately took out the lamb liver from the stomach.
"Thank you." Liu Zhang took out a straw bag out of nowhere and caught the lamb liver.
"Don't mention it. When are you going to give me another plate? I want to eat it with wine," the man said readily.
"No problem. Leave two plates for tomorrow and I'll prepare a bowl for you," Liu Zhang said readily.
"Deal. I'll go to see you tomorrow," the man answered immediately.
"Yes, I'll keep it," Liu Zhang answered while walking with the lamb liver in his hand.
"The lamb liver is really small," Wuhai said after comparing it with the beef liver.
"But the lamb liver is fresh," Liu Zhang said.
"Um, but it also smells fishy," Yuan Zhou frowned.
"The lamb liver that has just been killed is fresh and tender. If we put it in other livers, the smell will come out. This straw bag is better. It can remove the fishy smell and sterilize the liver. Besides, it can drain the blood. It's just right to wash it at home," Liu Zhang said.
"Thank you, Master Liu," Yuan Zhou thanked him solemnly.
Liu Zhang indeed had the demeanor of a master. Although he didn't know Yuan Zhou at all, he could still tell Yuan Zhou the secret of his cooking in detail.
In ancient times, there was a saying that the disciple would starve the master to death. Even between the master and the disciple, they had to hold back, let alone a stranger. Although it didn't sound like much, it was actually the magnanimity of a master.
"What are you thanking me for? I'm also waiting for your meal," Liu Zhang walked unhurriedly.
It only took seven minutes to walk from the vegetable market to Liu Zhang's home. The three of them talked while walking, so it was quite fast.
Liu Zhang's home was in a residential area not far away. He lived on the first floor with a small yard. There was a small wooden table and some seasonings beside it. It was already lush and green.
When they passed through the flower beds in the residential area, they could see many elderly people leaning against the old-fashioned wooden armchairs and rocking back and forth leisurely, giving people an inexplicable sense of tranquility.
"The onions, ginger, and garlic are all grown by myself. It's so convenient," Liu Zhang explained when he saw Yuan Zhou looking at him.
"The taste can also be controlled by myself," Yuan Zhou nodded his head.
His residence wasn't remote and was also tranquil. He could grow half an acre of vegetables and be self-sufficient. It was truly an ideal life.
"You two sit here for a while. I won't pour tea for you. The liver can't be grown any later," while saying that, Liu Zhang took the lamb liver into the kitchen.
"No problem," Wuhai immediately sat down obediently. He didn't look around and just waited for the dishes to be served quietly.
This was a good habit of Wuhai. He would be very quiet when he had something to eat, just like a dog.
As for Yuan Zhou, he couldn't calm down. He gazed at the kitchen. Yuan Zhou was extremely eager to learn things that he didn't know.
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