Chapter 286 Finally Eaten
Only then did Zhou Huaining discover that each table leg had a number written on it with a brush, and he couldn't help but secretly admire the care taken by Heihe Village.
Zhou Huaining came to the noisy ordering area, "Everyone, you can't order like this. It's too chaotic and easy to make mistakes! Go back to your tables and order. Each table has a number!"
Those who squeezed in the front were reluctant to go back, "Just order the food here, it's finally time to order!"
The village head smiled and said, "Don't worry, distinguished guests. We've prepared plenty of food! We guarantee you'll have everything you want!"
Ye Yanping said, "The dishes are all numbered, from one to thirty! Just remember the number of the dish you want to eat! Also, the price of each dish is marked, so don't forget to check it out!"
The guests couldn't help laughing.
To be honest, they had never experienced such a chaotic trip before. Hundreds of people had to eat at the same time. It was obvious that Heihe Village had tried very hard.
"Dear guests, please sit down and have a cup of hot tea and some snacks!" The women gave tea and candied peanuts to each table.
The guests also knew that the commotion would not be a big deal in the end, so they found a table and sat down.
The sixty tables were soon occupied.
After the guests sat down, they waved, "Waiter, table one, please order six dishes!"
"Waiter, table number 40, please order eight dishes!"
"Waiter, table 56 wants to order ten dishes!"
…
“Here I come!”
There are no professional waiters in Heihe Village, so the villagers just bite the bullet and take the job.
The diners all wanted to eat earlier, so they called the villagers and ordered their meals directly.
The poor villagers had never been to a restaurant before, so they were confused by what they heard. They couldn't write and were afraid that they would not be able to remember anything.
The scene is still chaotic.
"Fuji!" Little Dumpling pushed Zhao Xingjian.
Zhao Xingjian originally didn't want to show up because these guests all came from Beijing and he was worried about meeting acquaintances.
It’s not that he’s afraid of anything, it’s mainly because he has social anxiety and is too lazy to greet people. He hates useless socializing the most.
But he just looked around and didn't seem to find any familiar faces.
Zhao Xingjian stepped forward and said, "Everyone, the situation tonight is special. To ensure that tables 1 to 60 can have their hot dishes as soon as possible, let's start the first round of ordering!
Each table will order two dishes first! After these two dishes are served, you can order the second round! You don’t need to say the name of the dish, just say the dish number!
"That's a good idea! Fair!" the guests said. "Waiter, start taking orders!"
“Here I come!”
This time, the three brothers of the Ye family had no choice but to become waiters.
There's nothing they can do about it, as they are the only adults in the village who can write.
The dolls were still too young, and the waiter was worried that they would make mistakes.
The three of them, holding paper and charcoal pencils, shuttled between the guests like restless little bees.
"Master, come and help us!"
The three brothers were each responsible for dozens of tables, and Ye Yanping was so anxious that he was sweating.
Zhao Xingjian: “…”
Socially phobic Zhao Xingjian finally gritted his teeth and proudly joined the waiter industry.
It doesn't matter.
He said to himself.
After arriving in Heihe Village, he did everything he should and shouldn't do.
The Regent can hide his identity and live as a villager, so it’s nothing for him to be a waiter.
…
There are a total of twenty stoves at the entrance of the village. Previously, there were several pots used for cooking rice and boiling water. After the guests came, the rice and boiling water in the pots were poured into wooden barrels.
So, now twenty stoves are cooking at the same time.
There are a total of 120 dishes in the first round, and each cook is responsible for six dishes.
"Everyone, start cooking the quick dishes first, and put the dishes that require time at the end!" Yunniang said loudly.
"Understood!" the cooks said in unison.
After waiting for almost two hours, thanks to Yunniang's patient teaching, they had already memorized the recipes for the thirty dishes.
The cooks had already claimed their own stoves and set up the ingredients and workbenches they would need.
After preparing all night, it was finally their turn to perform.
People who like cooking have one thing in common: they like to try new things.
In the past, due to limited conditions, even if they had ideas in their minds, they could not implement them.
Today the ingredients are abundant and the cooking methods are novel, enough for them to show off their cooking skills.
"Chefs, thank you for your hard work. It's up to you now!" The village head did not forget to cheer them up.
"Don't worry, Lizheng!"
The women were very excited and felt honored to have the opportunity to entertain distinguished guests from afar.
The women helping in the kitchen lit the stove and heated up twenty large pots at the same time.
Sizzle!
Rapeseed oil was poured into twenty large pots at the same time.
The fire in the stove was burning brightly. The women poured in the ingredients with one hand and flipped the spatula with the other hand. Their movements were quick and efficient.
The aroma of food soon wafted out.
Soon, the dishes were served.
“Finally, I get to eat!”
The guests all come for spicy food, so almost every dish is spicy.
After taking a bite, the weariness on their faces disappeared and they were replaced by expressions of shock.
Zhou Huaining's friends slammed their hands on the table, making the dishes and clink loudly. "Good for you, Zhou Huaining!"
The villagers were startled and looked nervous. Was the guest dissatisfied with the food?
The village head was about to go forward when he heard those people continue to say:
"Xianchuan County has such delicious food! How could you not tell us about it? You are such an unfriendly person!"
"That's right! It's because of this that we can enjoy such delicious food today!"
The villagers breathed a sigh of relief.
The others were also full of praise, "County Magistrate Zhou, it was right to follow you today! This spicy food is so satisfying!"
"Although this trip was a little unpleasant before, it seems worth it now!"
The guests started ordering the second round of dishes without saying a word.
The villagers of Heihe Village were so happy that they wished they could fly.
Success!
They really succeeded!
Next, the cooks were busy non-stop, and the others were also busy. The women helped in the kitchen, while the men served the dishes and provided logistical support.
The entrance of Heihe Village was shrouded in smoke, and the aroma of food wafted in the air.
The little dumpling yawned.
Normally at this time, she would have gone to bed long ago.
Luo Qiuyue touched her little face distressedly, "Look how worried my little treasure is! Bao'er, your father and mother are busy tonight, can grandma take you back to bed?"
The little girl rubbed her eyes with her chubby little hands, "Anai, wait a minute! I can still talk, I won't be upset!"
After the guests finish their meal, they still have to go back to the inn, where there are still many things to do!
Luo Qiuyue sighed: "Then you sleep in Anai's arms first, and Anai will call you if there is anything, okay?"
"Okay!" The little girl put her little arms around grandma's neck and leaned into her arms.
"Xiao Jiu'er!" Zhou Huaining walked over with a smile, "Don't go to sleep yet, do your uncle a favor before you go to sleep, okay?"
The little dumpling opened his eyes.
Because she was sleepy, the little girl said in a soft and sweet voice, "Susu, what's the matter?"
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