Chapter 140 Chapter 140——
On the twenty-fourth day of the winter month, Lin Chuntao made a new chili sauce. It would be more accurate to call it chili oil rather than a sauce.
She took a small clay pot and filled two jars with it, preparing to send one jar to Qin Suyun and the other jar to Chai Xingyu to taste and discuss the price.
She went to find Qin Suyun first. Qin Suyun was at the door of the shop. As soon as she appeared, Qin Suyun ran over happily.
After returning from home last time, Qin Suyun was busy with the shop and Lin Chuntao was also busy with the things at home. The two of them didn't get together much. However, Pei's mother would go to the market to buy meat and vegetables and talk to Pei Ying for a few words.
Lin Chuntao was not often at the stall, so when Lin Chunxing saw her, she greeted her warmly and invited her to her home.
As time went by, Pei Ying was no longer so rude and cold. When he was not busy, he would talk to her more, and she felt much better.
Seeing Qin Suyun coming over, Lin Chuntao handed the jar over.
"I made something and sent you a can."
Qin Suyun took the food and asked with a smile, "What's delicious?"
Lin Chuntao said, "You'll know if you open it and take a look."
The two of them walked into the house while talking. It was not yet lunchtime, and the restaurant was not crowded. Mother Pei came down from upstairs and saw Lin Chuntao and Qin Suyun entering the house. She smiled and greeted them, "Chuntao is here."
Lin Chuntao smiled and said, "Mom."
She called out naturally, and Mother Pei smiled happily. Qin Suyun raised the jar in her hand and said, "Mother, Chuntao made something new and sent some to us."
Mother Pei looked at them with a gentle smile.
"Chun Tao, stay and have lunch with us at noon." said Pei's mother.
Hearing what Mother Pei said, Lin Chuntao knew she wanted to call Pei Ying over. Having a meal was a very small matter to her, but Pei Ying was different. She smiled and said, "Mom, I have to go to the sauce shop over there to discuss business. I may not make it in time. If I can, I will call Pei Ying to come with me."
Mother Pei smiled and nodded slightly.
Qin Suyun heard about the business talk and immediately asked, "Isn't this what they're talking about?"
Lin Chuntao: "Yes, it's a new product."
Qin Suyun asked the waiter to bring the dishes and chopsticks. She smiled and said, "Let me see what delicious food you made."
As she spoke, she opened the lid, scooped out a small spoonful, smelled the familiar aroma, and looked at the fermented black beans and chili peppers in the spoon. She froze in place, staring at Lin Chuntao with wide eyes.
She hurriedly took the chopsticks and tasted a little.
After tasting it, she put down her chopsticks and spoon, held Lin Chuntao's arm and shook it madly, "Oh my God, Lin Chuntao, what else do you have that I don't know!"
Lin Chuntao smiled helplessly and said, "Stop, stop, stop. You're exaggerating too much."
"I'm not exaggerating. To be honest, I've been craving this bibimbap before. I've tried making it time and time again, but it's always just a little bit off. Yours is a perfect replica! You're truly my new sister!"
Qin Suyun licked her lips and asked Lin Chuntao, "Have you had breakfast? I want to make fried rice with it now. Do you want to eat it? I'll go and make it."
Lin Chuntao smiled and said, "Eat!"
Lin Chuntao hadn't even used this thing to make fried rice yet. After hearing what Qin Suyun said, Lin Chuntao agreed without hesitation.
Qin Suyun walked into the kitchen holding the jar. The people in the kitchen were still busy with their duties. When they saw Qin Suyun coming in, they all turned around and greeted her.
Qin Suyun said, "You guys are busy, I'll make fried rice."
Chef Guan, the head chef, said, "Whatever the boss wants me to do, can you please do it?"
Qin Suyun waved her hand and said, "Let's make fried rice. Shopkeeper Lin brought a new sauce that's delicious. I'll make some more and let Chef Guan try it together."
Hearing that it was a new sauce, Master Guan didn't hesitate and said with a smile: "Boss, what do you need? I'll help you."
Qin Suyun said, "Just beat a few eggs, serve three bowls of rice, and chop some green onions."
As soon as she finished speaking, Master Guan was about to go and prepare it, but the young man helping in the kitchen was very smart and ran over and said to Master Guan, "Master, let me do it."
Qin Suyun heated the pan, added oil, quickly fried eggs and put rice in. It was a very regular egg fried rice, and there was nothing special about it, until Qin Suyun quickly stir-fried it a few times and poured in a spoonful of chili oil. The yellow and white egg fried rice was instantly soaked in the red oil and turned bright red.
Chili fried rice, wouldn’t it be delicious?
The onlookers stood there in amazement. Even Chef Guan remained silent, somewhat unable to understand how to eat like this.
Just as everyone was holding their breath, a special fragrance filled the room. Everyone took a deep breath at the same time, and someone said, "What a nice smell!"
Qin Suyun curled her lips when she heard this and smiled, "I don't know how it tastes. Let Master Guan try it. If it tastes good, I'll fry it for everyone at noon."
The staff behind him said repeatedly: "Thank you, boss."
Qin Suyun was stir-frying while Lin Chuntao stood by and asked, "Is it almost done? Let me get you some chopped green onions."
Qin Suyun said, "I'll take it, don't get your hands dirty." As she spoke, she took a spoon to scoop the green onions on the sticky plate, sprinkled them on the rice, stirred it quickly twice, and took the pot off the stove.
Guan Hong is an elder of the Pei family. His cooking style is light. He has never eaten such red fried rice in all these years. He knows that the people of Yizhou like spicy food, but he is still slowly adapting to it. Qin Suyun, on the other hand, accepts it well and often thinks about some spicy dishes.
Guan Hong and Lin Chuntao met once when Chai Xingyu's shop opened. At that time, she was just the owner of the noodle shop and a good friend of Qin Suyun. This time it was different. She was also the eldest lady of the Pei family.
The three of them sat at the same table, Guan Hong watching their noses and their hearts. With this new relationship, Lin Chuntao and Qin Suyun were considered sisters-in-law. Would they compete for this restaurant in the future?
He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he didn't notice Lin Chuntao and Qin Suyun were eager to start eating.
"How is it? Isn't it delicious?" Lin Chuntao asked. Qin Suyun held a mouthful of it in her mouth and nodded repeatedly, "It's delicious. Are you making it for yourself, or are you planning to take it to Shopkeeper Chai to sell?"
Lin Chuntao said, "Take it over there and sell it."
"How much have you made this time? Leave some for me first."
Lin Chuntao said, "I didn't make much this time. There's still some left in this jar. I can't make enough to sell, so you can keep it for yourself. I'll tell you next time I make more."
Qin Suyun nodded.
The two of them ate while talking. After they finished talking, Qin Suyun glanced at Guan Hong casually. He was staring at the bowl of rice in a daze. Qin Suyun frowned slightly, "Master Guan, try it. It's not spicy."
Guan Hong broke free from his thoughts and saw Qin Suyun and Lin Chuntao looking at him. He smiled awkwardly and then took a bite.
He has tried many different sauces from Yizhou, including Lin Chuntao's spicy sauce. The sauce tastes good, but he feels that there are limitations in cooking. Although it tastes good, he personally doesn't particularly like it.
This one is different. It's not spicy at all. The black fermented black beans have a rich taste. The egg fried rice mixed with chili oil has an inexplicable fragrance. He looked up at Qin Suyun and Lin Chuntao with a hint of disbelief in his eyes.
Qin Suyun smiled and said, "How is it?"
Guan Hong: "It's kind of delicious."
After hearing this, Qin Suyun and Lin Chuntao both laughed.
After eating this bowl of rice, Guan Hong left. Qin Suyun and Lin Chuntao sat and chatted for a while. Lin Chuntao said, "I bought two small shops on Sifang Street. They are now being renovated. Chunxing will move in after the renovation is completed."
"When did you buy it? Is it almost installed?"
"It should be soon. I'll go check it out later."
Qin Suyun smiled and said, "The opening date hasn't been decided yet, right?"
"Well, not yet." Lin Chuntao said, "I'll definitely tell you when I get to help on the opening day."
Qin Suyun laughed when she heard that. "Of course. I'll bring two more people with me that day. Are you going to serve new dishes?"
Lin Chuntao said, "I want to, but I only got two or three. Let's see how the business goes first."
Qin Suyun said, "The quality of dishes is what counts. A shop can survive with just two or three classic dishes."
Lin Chuntao also agreed with Qin Suyun's words, and the two sat and chatted for a while.
Thinking that she was going to discuss business with Chai Xingyu, Qin Suyun smiled and said, "Let's make some new sauce. Bring it over to Shopkeeper Chai to try. Let him feel it."
Lin Chuntao couldn't help laughing, "That makes sense."
Qin Suyun fried a bowl of rice and packed it in a food box for Lin Chuntao. While it was still hot, Lin Chuntao did not delay and quickly took the fried rice and the clay pot to Chai Xingyu's shop.
As soon as she entered the shop, she saw Zhang Qingqing and Lin Qingqing, who both shouted in unison, "Sister Chuntao."
Lin Chuntao smiled and nodded, then asked, "Have you had breakfast?"
"have eaten."
"Sister, are you here to see the shopkeeper?" Lin Qingqing asked. Lin Chuntao nodded. "Is he in the shop?"
Zhang Qingqing said, "Yes, in the warehouse at the back."
Sanbao beside him smiled and said, "Madam Lin, wait a moment. I'll go call the young master."
With that, he ran off in a flash. Sanbao left quickly and returned quickly. Chai Xingyu saw Lin Chuntao coming and asked anxiously, "Sister, is the new sauce ready?"
Lin Chuntao said, "Okay, but it doesn't feel like a sauce. It's more like chili oil."
Chai Xingyu smiled and said, "After being cooked by my sister, whether it's the sauce or the chili oil, it will definitely taste good."
He said, beckoning Lin Chuntao to sit inside. As she walked in, Lin Chuntao said, "I made fried rice with the chili peppers I picked this time. You can try it."
As soon as the person entered the house, Lin Chuntao took out the lunch box.
Chai Xingyu took it, it was still hot. Lin Chuntao smiled and said, "I went to find Shopkeeper Qin and fried it in their restaurant. It should not be cold yet."
Chai Xingyu went to get a spoon and chopsticks himself, and Lin Chuntao brought out the rice. The red oil soaked the distinct grains of rice, and the aroma was overwhelming. Chai Xingyu swallowed his saliva.
Lin Chuntao said, "This is slightly different from the previous one. It can be eaten with stir-fries, rice, steamed buns, noodles, or rice noodles. This sauce is very convenient for takeout. The oil used in it is soybean oil, so it won't solidify."
Chai Xingyu listened to Lin Chuntao's introduction, tasted it bite after bite, and ate it with great satisfaction.
Looking at Lin Chuntao again, his eyes were full of admiration.
The previous spicy sauce tasted amazing, and everyone who had it liked it. Lin Chuntao said that when he was making the new sauce, he didn't think the new sauce would taste better than the spicy sauce. The Chai family has been making sauces for many years, and as long as they make a delicious sauce, they only want to improve on the original basis. The taste will never surpass the previous one.
He thought that Lin Chuntao would also reach such a bottleneck.
But I didn’t expect that what I made this time and the previous one were two completely different things.
He looked at the sauce in the clay pot, the oily fermented black beans and chili peppers, which looked very appetizing. He also tasted the flavor and found it had its own merits compared to the previous spicy sauce.
"Sis, does this sauce have a name yet? When will it be available soonest? Let's decide on a price."
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