Chapter 341 Worry
After a quick meal, all the food on the table was gone.
Wu Shiren burped contentedly, smacked his lips and rubbed his bulging belly.
"Zhao Tian, Wang Qi, what do you two think of this spicy hot pot? Can you tell what ingredients are used in it?"
Zhao Tian had eaten so much that he had forgotten the purpose of his trip. But when Wu Shiren asked him this, he had to bite the bullet and recall it.
"Chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, aniseed, fennel, bay leaves, and even a hint of angelica."
"Not bad." Wu Shiren nodded. "It's just some common seasonings, but the taste of this Ma Ma is really unique. You have been in the kitchen for many years, have you ever seen this kind of seasoning?"
Zhao Tian thought about it, then shook his head, "I've never seen such a numbing seasoning before."
"Numb?" Wang Qi muttered to himself, and suddenly his eyes lit up, "Boss, castor beans do make you feel numb, but they're poisonous and can't be eaten."
"Nonsense, I didn't even know that stuff was poisonous." Wu Shiren rolled his eyes. "Let's not talk about Malatang for now, has anyone seen these little peppers in pickled radish?"
They both shook their heads at the same time.
"No wonder Ruyilou is so popular. Whoever gets this unheard-of, unseen seasoning will see their business boom." Wu Shiren sighed softly, "Let's go. We've really lost this time."
After leaving Ruyi Tower, Wu Shiren looked back and saw a job recruitment notice hanging on a wooden sign at the door, looking for a kitchen handyman.
A sinister smirk appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Dad, are you okay?" Wu Cuihua asked.
Wu Shiren waved his hand and said, "I'm fine, Zhao Tian, Wang Qi, I just tasted the hot and sour noodles. There are crushed peanuts and soybeans in it. The other seasonings need to be tested repeatedly. Those are not available for the time being. Let's start with the hot and sour noodles.
You've tasted it, so if it doesn't turn out well, don't blame me for not appreciating the long-standing bond between master and servant."
Zhao Tian and Wang Qi nodded quickly and quickly returned to Qingshui Restaurant.
"Cuihua, you go back too. Take care of the front desk first. Dad is going to meet a friend."
"Okay, Dad, drive slowly on the road." Wu Cuihua instructed Wu Shiren.
Wu Shiren nodded and left. He already had a good idea.
That is to find someone Chen Feng doesn't know to infiltrate the kitchen of Ruyi Building.
He just didn't believe he couldn't get the recipe for Malatang, and the pickled peppers...
The next morning.
By the time Chen Feng had prepared the spicy hot pot base, pickled radish and pickled chicken feet, it was already dawn.
Thinking it was getting late, he decided to open the door and welcome guests.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw a boy of about fourteen or fifteen standing outside.
"Big brother, are you hiring handymen here?" the young man asked weakly.
Chen Feng looked him up and down. "How old are you? Being a kitchen handyman is tiring and hard. Can you do it?"
"Big brother, I'm a country boy. I've done all kinds of work. I'm not afraid of hard work. I can do it."
Seeing his determined expression, Chen Feng continued to ask, "What's your name? Where are you from? Do your parents know that you're working out there?"
A trace of sadness flashed in the boy's eyes. "My name is Xuanyunduo. I'm from Nianzigou, Dahe Town. My parents died of illness last winter, leaving me alone. I had no choice but to look for a job. I don't want wages, just a meal."
Seeing that his life experience was so pitiful, Chen Feng couldn't help but think of his past self. Fortunately, he had parents, brothers and sisters, and was not alone.
The boy was still begging, "Big brother, please be kind and let me stay. I beg you, I can do anything and I am not afraid of hardship..."
Chen Feng collected his thoughts and nodded gently, "Okay, if you are not afraid of hardship, I will keep you. I will not let you work for nothing every month. In addition to three meals a day, I will give you 200 coins a month. Is that okay with you?"
"Thank you, big brother. I will work hard and will not let you down."
"Okay, follow me!"
Chen Feng led Xuanyunduo to the kitchen, where many people had already gotten up to prepare the day's ingredients.
"Brother Liu, this is Xuanyunduo. She will be helping out in the kitchen from today. Please take good care of her."
As Liu Dashao packed up the pork, he said, "Don't worry, Chen Feng. We won't treat him harshly."
"This child is thin, so let him pick vegetables, wash dishes, and pull the bellows. Don't let him do heavy work." Wang Guotou also said with a smile.
Xuanyunduo smiled shyly and bowed, "Thank you, uncles."
"This kid can talk. It's a pity to keep him in the kitchen. He should go to the front to be a waiter. Wouldn't that be much more relaxed?" Wang Guotou joked.
Xuanyunduo waved her hands hurriedly, "No, no, no, I'm not afraid of hardship, I'll stay in the kitchen."
Liu Dashao laughed and said, "You little brat, there are enough people in the front hall, you can't go there even if you want to!"
Xuanyunduo scratched his head, saw a pile of vegetables on the ground, and hurried over to bend down to work.
Chen Feng was very satisfied to see that he had good judgment.
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The restaurant business was getting worse day by day, which worried Wu Shiren very much. He sighed all day long, his hair turned white with worry, and he couldn't think of any way to deal with the situation.
The chefs in the kitchen had nothing to do all day and were also getting anxious and angry.
If no one patronizes the shop, no money will be earned. The shopkeeper will have no money to pay them, and the whole family will starve.
Zhao Tian offered some advice, "Boss, how about we have a big discount promotion?"
Wu Shiren shook his head, his fat face tearing up. "It's been done before, but it's just like a grown woman raising a child. It's a thankless task, and in the end, I can't even make back the cost. It's like tying a rope around your pants, what nonsense!"
I'm really at a loss now, please help me think of a solution quickly, or our store will have to close if this continues."
"Yes, now everyone is rushing to eat at the restaurant across the street. We want to invite those guests back, but we have to close Ruyilou."
"It's easy for you to say that. I'm making a fortune now. How can I let someone go so easily?"
Wu Shiren's face was full of worry, and he sat at the counter sighing.
I don’t know how that kid is doing with his studies. Has he found out what the Ma Ma seasoning is and where the pickled peppers come from?
He placed all his hopes on him.
At this moment, Li the butcher came in with two pounds of pork in his hand. As soon as he entered the room, he sat down on a chair with a sad face.
"Brother Wu, we've worked together for many years. I've helped you fight and vent my anger many times before. We agreed to share the good and the bad, so you should leave some food for me!"
"Where do you get this from?" Wu Shiren frowned and asked weakly...
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