Chapter 91 Hospitality
"Hmm~" The young master made a weak guttural sound and admitted it reluctantly.
"Why did you two become sworn brothers?" Since he couldn't see the situation inside the protective shield, Qi Huan asked about Diwuyuan's dark history.
"When I was five years old, an elder of the Yao family held a birthday party, and my parents took me to celebrate. Then he and I both liked to play a game on StarNet at the time, and we got along very well. He suggested that we become sworn brothers..." So we got on board. Diwuyuan's face was filled with disgrace.
The young master was precocious, so it was normal for him to like the same game as children much older than him at the age of five. Qi Huan nodded.
"Later, he took out the list of heroes of the world and wanted to add my name to it. Then I found out that he had sworn brotherhood with more than a dozen people, and the boss was actually a tree!" Diwu Yuan's porcelain-white face showed a depressed expression.
"If you don't want to, why don't you just reject him?" Qi Huan was puzzled. The sworn brotherhood of five-year-olds couldn't be considered a formal thing, right?
"This is the most vicious part," Diwuyuan's face wrinkled. "After you become sworn brothers, he will add you to the list of heroes in the world. You are free to withdraw if you want to, but your name will not be deleted from the list. Instead, it will be marked with an X to indicate 'withdrawal'. When a new list is compiled every year, it will still remain on the list with an X."
Qi Huan imagined the list and the effect of crossing out the names and adding notes. It was ugly and conspicuous, like highlighting the key points. It was indeed vicious. He instantly understood Diwu Yuan's thoughts and decided not to retreat.
"So what does it take to become his sworn brother?" Qi Huan asked curiously.
"I don't have to do anything." Diwuyuan thought for a while, "The only contact is that he will send me the latest version of the World Heroes List at the beginning of each year, and then transfer 5,000 star coins as pocket money to me."
"So good?" Qi Huan was stunned. 5,000 star coins, that's 5 million silver coins. 5 million silver coins in pocket money every year without doing anything? This Yao Yao is simply a boy who brings wealth!
"What's so good about that? He's so poor that all he has left is money." Diwu Yuan sighed. "You'll know when you get there. He loves pomp and excitement. When he goes out, he wants to give a star coin to every wind-breathing insect that passes by, just to hear the noise."
Qi Huan: ...
The boy who brings wealth is still conservative. He is just a walking little god of wealth who can drop gold coins anytime and anywhere!
"Do you know what he likes to eat?" Qi Huan immediately became interested and was eager to try. He liked this kind of guests who were generous and spent money like water and were close to people with billions.
"Do you remember who he matches with more than 90%?" Diwuyuan couldn't believe his ears. Qi Huan didn't have the slightest intention of being wary of the other party and was even thinking about making money?
"What does that matter? We are the hosts and we need to treat our guests well." Qi Huan said righteously.
He was not worried about Jiufang Yu at all. After all, if Lord Star showed any regret, he could just pretend to have amnesia during breakfast in the morning. There was no need to emphasize to him again that he would solve the problem with the guide.
“Your eyes lit up when you heard about star coins,” Diwuyuan questioned.
"You are still young and don't understand. Feelings are feelings and money is money." Qi Huan imitated old man Pozhan and acted earnestly.
"Then if he gives you 1 billion star coins, are you willing to give Jiufang Yu to him?" Diwuyuan looked at Qi Huan, his brows furrowed in confusion.
"First of all, Jiufang Yu's feelings depend on Jiufang Yu himself, not me. It doesn't make any sense for me to give in or not. Secondly, there is no price for people's feelings. When you care about someone, they are worth a fortune, but when you don't care, they are worthless. Friendship and love are things that cannot be exchanged for money," Qi Huan smiled and patted the young master's shoulder, then changed the subject, "but my cooking skills are good, I'd trade them for nothing."
"He likes fried food, but doesn't like greasy food." Diwuyuan nodded as if he understood. It would be fine if Jiufang Yu really stayed with Yao Yao, since Huanhuan still had Tang Si anyway.
Knowing that it was Yao Yao who came, the young master was in a bad mood. He turned off the live broadcast listlessly and went back to his room to catch up on his sleep.
In contrast to him, Qi Huan was enthusiastically preparing the evening menu again.
The little god of wealth likes fried food, so let’s start with some quail fritters.
Wonton is a street food popular in night markets during the Song Dynasty. It is recorded in many books, such as "Wulin Jiushi", "Dongjing Menghualu", "Water Margin" and "Journey to the West". Many people regard it as the predecessor of wonton. To put it simply, it is a kind of thin-skinned pasta with stuffing. It can be shaped in many ways. It is usually fried or boiled, and then it can be skewered with bamboo sticks and dipped in sauce.
Some people say that quail dumplings are shaped like quails, while others say that they are stuffed with quail meat. Qi Huan plans to make quail meat stuffing. Quail has been a popular food since ancient times. It is high in protein and low in fat, nutritious, healthy and not greasy. In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there was "Gui Sui Quail Soup". The famous dish Zhutouchun in the Burning Tail Banquet of the Tang Dynasty and the quail soup of the Song Dynasty all used quail as the main ingredient. Since there was no quail here, he chose a B-grade ingredient, the swan bird, from similar small birds as a substitute.
The second dish he listed was Dongbi Dragon Ball.
Dongbi Longzhu is a Fujian dish, with longan as the main ingredient. When cooking, the core of the longan is dug out, and the longan is filled with a mixture of pork belly, shrimp, mushrooms, etc., and then dipped in egg liquid, coated with flour biscuit crumbs and fried until golden. The finished product is round like a pearl, with a bright golden color, just like a golden dragon ball.
This dish failed to be cooked yesterday, and it happened to be fried, so Qi Huan wanted to remedy it so that it would suit the customers' tastes and remedy yesterday's problem, allowing everyone to taste the real flavor.
Speaking of "bad products", there is another rice wine pudding, so I might as well write about it as well.
There happened to be plenty of aged wine left, so he added a few of yesterday's popular dishes, including drunken shrimp and crab, as well as pig's trotters and sun and moon triple rings.
The Sun and Moon Three Rings is a special Henan dish. It uses a chicken laying eggs during the day to represent the "sun", a duck laying eggs at night to represent the "moon", and a winter melon pot to represent heaven and earth, meaning that the heaven and earth, the sun, the moon and the stars are integrated into one pot.
When making it, you need to remove the bones of the whole chicken and duck, mix magnolia, mushrooms, squid, tendons, fish maw, ham, etc. with egg yolk wine to make the inner material, stuff it into the chicken stomach, and then stuff the chicken into the duck stomach in the same way. Finally, steam the duck in the winter melon pot. The soup smells fresh and refreshing, and tastes rich in meat flavor, with just the right balance of meat and vegetable flavors.
Then we added the herb, French-made Lantian jade, soup dumplings and quail cooked with lychee and white kidney.
Zuanlicai is a code word used by monks to refer to chicken. Its full name is golden chicken. The ingredients are also very simple. It only uses chicken, sesame oil, salt, onion and pepper. It is simmered over low heat until the original essence of the chicken is cooked out. The soup is thick and the meat is tender, and the taste is extremely rich.
French-made Lantian Jade is actually steamed gourd. When cooked to the right degree, the gourd is bright green with a soft luster, and gets its name from the famous Lantian jade. It can be eaten in its sweet and refreshing original flavor to relieve greasiness, or it can be dipped in sauce and paired with other fried foods on the menu to relieve greasiness.
Although the name of "Flower-cooked Quail with Lychee and White Kidney" sounds like a canteen dish of the ninth major Chinese cuisine, similar to those dark dishes such as fried tomatoes, moon cakes, bananas and bitter melons, it is not the case. The Song people liked to use flowers and fruits in their dishes, taking advantage of the bright colors of flowers and the clear fragrance of fruits. In addition to the fresh color and delicious taste, this dish with flowers, quail, lychees and kidneys as the main ingredients is a natural choice.
As for the noodles that Jiufang Yu specifically mentioned, he had already decided on it.
When he thought of the elders of Jiufang family, he didn't like them very much. In the past, they condoned Jiufang Kuang to oppress the people and do evil things on the waste planet No. 7, and they also ganged up to bully Jiufang Yu. Qi Huan rolled his eyes and added another dish, which was turtles decorated with brocade all over the ground.
This dish is one of the delicacies on the menu of the Burning Tail Banquet, and it is made with fine ingredients. However, Qi Huan is from the north, and every time he mentions the name of this dish, especially the last two words, he always feels like he is cursing, so he rarely makes it. Today is a good opportunity, and he happened to use the yin and yang to represent the elder of the Jiufang family.
Qi Huan wrote out a long list in a very eloquent manner, and contentedly took the list to the kitchen, where he ordered cooked drunken shrimps and crabs. He checked the lunch prepared by Ah Tu and the others, and was about to sit down to take a breath when he heard someone running back shouting.
"It's time to distribute money. A distinguished guest is distributing money downstairs~~~~~~~~~" He was a servant helping in the kitchen. He was so excited that his voice changed tone. He rushed into the back kitchen, holding a golden star coin.
When he saw Qi Huan, the man suddenly stopped and lowered his head in panic. Qi Huan hadn't come when he went out, so he didn't expect to run into him at this moment.
"Chef." The servant saluted hurriedly, took a half step back, and tried to hide the star coin behind him. It was not known whether he was afraid of Qi Huan's scolding or afraid that the money would be stolen.
"There are distinguished guests downstairs distributing money, one star coin per person?" Calculating the time, the airship that picked up Yao Yao and the guide from the Jiufang family should have returned by now. Combining what Diwuyuan and the servant said, Qi Huan roughly understood the situation. It should be that the rich young man who got off the airship and started to instruct his men to distribute money to everyone they met.
Everyone in the kitchen:!!!
The servant put his hands behind his back and nodded nervously, his face still flushed with excitement. In the past, the guests at the banquets gave a lot of tips, but it was basically never their turn. Occasionally, it was just a matter of one or two silver coins. One star coin was worth a thousand silver coins. He had never seen such a large amount of money in his life.
"Go, go, hurry down and get it." Qi Huan waved his hand and said to A Tu and others in the kitchen.
Everyone was stunned, not knowing for a moment whether he was serious or just angry.
"What are you standing there for? Come back quickly. I'll watch over here." Qi Huan grabbed Erpan, who was closest to him, and pushed him out. He then told Ah Tu, "Hurry up and get down! Such a good thing as a pie in the sky only comes once in a century!"
Everyone took two steps forward hesitantly, then turned back to look at Qi Huan. Seeing that his expression really did not change, they swarmed out.
Qi Huan shook his head and went to look after the stove with a smile. Young Master Yao was indeed worthy of his reputation. He dropped gold coins as soon as they met. He was really likable.
Not long after, everyone in the kitchen came back happily holding star coins.
Seeing Qi Huan busy at the stove, Ah Tu hesitated and looked at Er Pan beside him, then handed him the star coin in his hand, "Chef, you don't have time to go, so I'll give you this one."
"Chef, I'll give you this one too." Erpan and others gathered around and wanted to put the star coins they had received into his hands.
"What are you doing? Do you think I won't get a reward for my cooking skills tonight?" Qi Huan frowned and acted like a chef.
Everyone looked at each other and paused. Yes, with the chef's skills, he would definitely get a more generous reward tonight.
"Take them all back, buy yourself some clothes, buy some delicious food for your family. If you really don't need them, donate them to buy some nutritional supplements for the children in the homeless camp."
Everyone then happily put the money into their pockets and returned to their original positions to get busy.
In the afternoon, Qi Huan was busy preparing for the welcoming banquet in the evening. He heard that Jiufang Yu took Jiufang Jin, Yao Yao and others to "visit" the damaged base and the newly started new base. Wherever they went, star coins rained. For a while, the entire base was talking about this kind-hearted little god of wealth with relish.
Fortunately, Yao Yao brought a large escort team with him, otherwise it would have been a problem to carry and distribute so many star coins.
In the evening, the welcoming banquet began.
Hearing that the purpose was to entertain the elders of Jiufang Family and the people of Yao Family, the owner, Senior Aluan, Pozhan and his wife, and everyone in the sanatorium did not want to get involved, so they ate in their own rooms. Apart from the secretary, the people from the Ferocious Beast Squad, Diwuwei and Diwuyuan, those who accompanied them at the table were Diwuwei.
Various dishes were served one by one, and rewards were passed down one after another like flowing water. Before the meal was over, the value of the rewards Qi Huan received had exceeded one million silver coins. More than a thousand star coins were piled on a large tray, shining like a small mountain, and it was so rich that it was jaw-dropping.
Qi Huan also took the opportunity to offer some thanks by rewarding everyone in the kitchen with five star coins as a reward for their hard work during this period of time. He also gave five more star coins to the three people who helped in cooking, namely Ah Tu, Er Pan and Ah Fei.
After making an unexpected fortune, everyone in the kitchen was smiling and happy, and they worked harder.
The time was almost up, and Qi Huan put the noodles he had specially prepared for the elder of the Jiufang family into the pot.
Just in time, Yao Yao asked to see the chef, so he brought two servants and delivered the cooked noodles over.
Hearing that his favorite noodles were about to be served, Jiufang Jin ate Dongbi Dragon Ball at the table while glancing towards the gate of Tianfeng Pavilion, his heart full of anticipation.
To be honest, he was actually not very willing to come before coming. Jiufang Yu and the Jiufang family have always been at odds with each other. Everyone knew very well that throwing a person to the Waste Star when his injuries were too severe to be cured was already a decisive and even excessive move by the Jiufang family. In addition, Jiufang Kuang maliciously arranged a stone beast slaughter base after he took over the Waste Star, and the situation became even more delicate.
The move of being a guide may not be a good one. Jiufang Yu is a man with deep and unpredictable scheming. No one can be sure whether he will gladly accept it or turn the table unexpectedly, so this job has become a hot potato and no one is willing to take it.
Finally, it fell on his shoulders, firstly because he was the youngest among the elders in terms of seniority and age, and secondly because he loved to eat. The matter of the Clear Sky Banquet a few days ago was a hot topic, and everyone was very curious about the genius little star chef. Even if they couldn't taste the Clear Sky Banquet, they could at least taste a few of his specialties.
He even secretly arranged for his men to spread the word that he loved noodles, just to see what kind of surprise this genius praised by the entire Star Network food community would give him.
The welcoming banquet has completely exceeded Jiufang Jin's expectations. Feixing, the young star chef, is indeed as good as his reputation. His cooking skills are far better than the three-knife star chef who is the head chef of the Jiufang family.
Take the Dongbi Dragon Ball he is eating now, for example. The skin is crispy and juicy, and the inside is soft and plump, with a blend of fruity and meaty aromas. It is sweet, tender and juicy. It is simply a divine taste, and it even makes him want to dig the person back to the Jiufang family.
After tasting the Dragon Ball, Jiufang Jin looked towards the door more eagerly, wondering what kind of surprise the little star chef would bring him in the end.
After a moment, footsteps were heard and a tall and thin young man walked into the banquet hall with two servants.
The young man who took the lead had a handsome appearance, fair skin, and a bit of baby fat on his cheeks. At first glance, he didn't look like someone who grew up on a waste planet.
"This is today's staple food, please enjoy it, my dear guest." The young man put a covered bowl of noodles in front of Jiufang Jin with a bright smile, and then went over to serve Yao Yao a portion.
Jiufang Jin couldn't wait to open the lid and saw a bowl of plain noodles inside.
The soup was so watery that you could see the bottom of it at a glance. Not to mention the toppings and ingredients of delicacies from land and sea that you would expect, there wasn't even a single vegetable leaf.
Jiufang Jin was greatly disappointed, his face immediately darkened, and he looked at Jiufang Yu coldly, "Is this how the Star Lord entertains guests?"
No matter what, he came here on behalf of the Jiufang family to give gifts and seek peace. Jiufang Yu asked Chef Xiaoxing to prepare so many amazing dishes, but only gave him a bowl of plain noodles, which was clearly intended to embarrass him.
Jiufang Yu was also a little surprised, not understanding why Qi Huan would prepare a bowl of plain noodles. Before he could say anything, Qi Huan spoke first, "Dear guest, please don't misunderstand. The Star Lord asked me to prepare some delicious noodles to entertain you. You may try it first. If you don't like it, I am willing to be punished."
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