Chapter 230 Canteen
Su Linhua asked, "What?"
Su Chengnan restrained his smile and said seriously, "Although the people of Tieniu Village have been traveling with us for a long time and are very familiar with us, now that they have settled down, they probably don't have a sense of security and belonging. Let them come to the cafeteria to help, and do some work such as washing vegetables or cleaning up. The wages will be the same as others."
"Okay, okay! My eldest sister is really thoughtful. I will go and discuss with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law Chen to see if there is anything they want to do and let them take the lead."
"Well, sure! You can handle the rest."
"Okay."
Uncle Fu watched the two young ladies settle the matter in just a few words. He couldn't tell whether he was relieved or disappointed. He always felt that he was too old to be of any help.
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An hour later.
The canteen lit the stove and started cooking.
In the house, the maids, servants, and concubines were busy with various chores, and even Mr. Sun, who was taking the children to class, couldn't help but look forward to it.
"Our eldest daughter has ideas. I secretly went to see it yesterday. The cafeteria is so huge!" said a maid excitedly.
"Yeah, I moved the tables and chairs many times to get enough. I don't know if the food will be better than before if we eat together."
"Are you stupid? That must be better than before! Although we had good food and accommodation in the capital before, since the eldest lady took charge, we have been eating meat every other day. Look at me! I walked so much on the way, and I actually gained weight? I can't even imagine it."
"Hey, you know what, I think I've gained weight too! I thought it was just an illusion, but there's really more fat on my face and stomach." Another maid also echoed.
"How come you're not fat? Every time the Second Young Miss says she wants to try out some new dishes and asks for help in finishing the food, you're always the first to raise your hand! We're so envious." The maids next to you joked.
Several maids gathered together while working and talking, their eyes could not stop looking towards the dining hall, "The smoke from the cooking is rising, there must be delicious food tonight! I can even smell the aroma of meat..."
They were not the only ones who smelled the aroma of meat.
Sun Liangyuan was teaching a class with a book in his hand. He read a sentence and the children followed suit. But halfway through the article, someone suddenly shouted, "It smells so good! I'm hungry."
Just as he was about to lose his temper, he saw the kid Goudan step on a chair, push open the window, put his little head on the windowsill, and keep sniffing the smell outside.
Goudan said excitedly: "Sir! It's a chicken! I can smell the aroma of chicken."
The others craned their necks to look, and most of them followed suit, sniffing non-stop. Only a few young men were proud of their status and did not do these things.
Han Xing has been getting along well with Goudan recently. He sat behind Goudan and tapped Goudan's head gently with the book in his hand. "The teacher is teaching. Please sit down! Otherwise, the teacher will be angry."
Goudan's mind has been completely bewitched by the aroma of chicken. Even though he has been eating pork every day recently, this child still has a strange obsession with chicken.
Goudan shook his head, dodged Han Xing's hand, blinked his big eyes and said, "Sir, you won't be angry. Sir, you still owe me eight chickens!"
"Cough cough..." Sun Liangyuan coughed awkwardly, and the others quickly lowered their heads pretending not to hear.
"Goudan!" Sun Liangyuan called him.
"Sir, I'm so hungry. Can you let me eat the chicken? Just consider it as you returning one to me!" Goudan's attitude was very firm and he was completely overwhelmed.
Sun Liangyuan was actually a little hungry, and after being pestered by this kid, he didn't have the heart to continue attending the class.
"That's all, let's stop here for today."
"Wow! That's great, thank you sir! I'll take my leave now!" Goudan slammed the window shut and ran out of the classroom, leaving everyone else stunned.
Han Xing frowned, "Sir, this..."
Sun Liangyuan didn't take it to heart. "This child is innocent and straightforward by nature. He is not like this usually. I don't know why he has been following chickens since he was young. He has an indissoluble bond with them and can't forget them."
Yu Bao pursed his lips and shook his head. "Sir, he is more than obsessed with it, he is simply crazy! When we were still in the village, whenever my family killed or stewed a chicken, Goudan would always come over. It's really strange."
Sun Liangyuan laughed out loud, "Okay, you all go play."
Everyone stood up and answered, "Yes, thank you for your teaching today, sir. It's hard work, sir."
As soon as school was over, Goudan ran to the cafeteria and sneaked next to the stove.
Su Linhua was busy instructing the cook to make braised chicken. "Although the fire has been on for half an hour, the flavor of the spices has not yet fully penetrated into the meat. It needs to be soaked for another hour."
The cook sighed, "So long? But if that's the case, there won't be enough stoves."
Su Linhua thought about it and ordered someone to bring out a large pot. "Come, change the pot! When we serve the meal later, just bring it back and heat it up."
The cook was happy: "Good! The second young lady is still smart."
In addition to the maids, there are also male cooks in the kitchen. Men have always taken the initiative to undertake such heavy work as moving and carrying. Old Li and Xiao Wang wrapped the handle of the pot with a rag and moved it to the side. As soon as they put it down, they turned around and saw the little kid Goudan.
"Ah! Why are you here? Shouldn't you be studying at this time?" Su Linhua pinched the child's ears and lifted him over.
Goudan bit his lip and swallowed his saliva, saying, "Second Miss, this chicken is so delicious. I really want to try it. Can you give me a chicken drumstick?"
Old Li picked up the rag on the table and was about to come over to hit Goudan, "Stop pestering the Second Miss, kid! It's not time for dinner yet, go out and play!"
Goudan smacked his lips twice, wiped the corner of his mouth, and looked at Su Linhua pitifully. Su Linhua felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment. For a cook, this was a great affirmation.
"Okay, it's just a chicken drumstick, just give it to him."
"Second Miss, I'm afraid this child will come every day." Old Li sighed.
Goudan's eyes sparkled, and he said innocently, "Thank you, Second Miss. This uncle said I will come every day, so will there be chickens tomorrow as well?"
Old Li was choked by him, but everyone else laughed out loud.
Su Chengnan just happened to come in with Han Xing from the door, and just happened to hear what Goudan said. She already knew the previous situation, and couldn't help but laugh: "It's not necessarily that you can eat chicken every day, but you can definitely eat it every week."
"Wow, miss, is that true?!"
"Really. But can you tell me why you like eating chicken so much?"
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