Chapter 11 Sauerkraut Fish
While tidying up the takeout boxes, I saw the big boss, who was busy with something but didn't know what he was busy with.
The boss walked over to his workstation, confirmed that the aroma of food was coming from there, and asked bluntly, "Did you eat lunch at the company cafeteria?"
"No...it's, boss, I bought the rice bowl from the gate of Xingguang Elementary School."
After asking for the exact location, the boss quietly left.
Still completely bewildered, Shi Yi thought, "..." Can anyone tell me what just happened?
Colleagues joked, "Shiyi, it seems the big boss remembers you. When you get a promotion and a raise, don't forget about us who shared the hardships with you."
Because of a simple rice bowl, he caught the boss's eye and embarked on the path to promotion and a raise.
Shi Yi gave an awkward smile; why didn't he believe it?
Tang Yiyi didn't expect that the stir-fried pork with chili peppers and the spinach and pork liver soup would sell so well. In just over an hour, dozens of servings of the stir-fried pork with chili peppers were sold online and offline, and the spinach and pork liver soup was completely sold out.
I cooked two dishes for her and Xiaoyu for lunch. After they ate and drank their fill, Xiaoyu took a nap at the table.
After she finished cleaning up the dishes, she started browsing reviews on the food delivery platform.
"This is the first time I've given a five-star review. The stir-fried pork with chili is absolutely delicious, it's super fragrant when mixed with rice, and the spinach and pork liver soup is also incredibly tasty!"
"I'm bowing down to this restaurant! The stir-fried pork with chili peppers is absolutely amazing, so delicious I'm on my knees!"
"..."
Seeing several five-star reviews, Tang Yiyi felt that all her hard work was worthwhile, and then left a comment thanking the customers for their support.
Tang Yiyi bought some fresh longan for Xiaoyu as a dessert, and peeled a plump one for him.
Xiao Yu said in a childish voice, "Thank you, big sister~"
The longan in my mouth is sweet and juicy, with a small black seed in the white flesh. After eating the flesh, I spit out the seed, and my mouth is still full of sweet taste.
Tang Yiyi put a bunch of longans into a bag and asked Xiaoyu to take it to school to share with his classmates and teachers.
Xiaoyu nodded, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and said, "Bye-bye, sister, Xiaoyu's off to school!"
"good."
Xiaoyu returned to class and placed the longan on his desk. Lili and some other classmates gathered around.
"Is this a longan? Xiaoyu, can I trade you my chocolate?"
"I want to trade too, can I trade it for Ultraman?"
"..."
Xiaoyu distributed a few longans to everyone, and then received a lot of thank yous and small gifts.
The others ate the longan, and found it so sweet and juicy that they felt less hot and their faces lit up with happy smiles.
With two classes left, many students were discussing what to eat for dinner. Most said they would eat at home, while others would go to a restaurant. Many students, who were used to or even tired of home-cooked meals, thought to themselves that restaurant food was still better than home-cooked food.
After Xiaoyu finished eating the longan, he washed and dried his hands.
What dishes will my sister cook tonight?
With anticipation, the two afternoon classes didn't seem so long.
It was only four o'clock when Ms. Wang opened the food delivery platform and ordered her dinner.
She ate her fill of stir-fried pork with chili peppers and spinach and pork liver soup for lunch, and even felt a little unsatisfied. She hadn't had such a satisfying meal in a long time!
As it turned out, Xiaoyu's sister's restaurant was not open and was still closed.
Ms. Wang, who had only an hour left before she could leave work, thought, "..." She decided to go to a restaurant instead!
Tang Yiyi prepared the fish at the stove, cleaning it, slicing it into fillets, and then chopping it into fish ribs. She marinated the fillets and ribs separately with cooking wine, cornstarch, egg white, and salt for a while.
Then she found the sauerkraut jar, which was pickled by the original owner's parents. It tasted amazing. She found it in the original owner's memories.
Wash the pickled cabbage and cut it into 1-inch sections. Prepare the seasonings and condiments. Cut the dried red chilies into sections, slice the garlic, and slice the ginger.
When Xiaoyu came home from school, there weren't many customers yet. Seeing her busy, he ran over and asked, "Sister, what are you making that tastes good?"
In his eyes, everything his sister cooked was delicious. He could eat two bowls of rice at every meal, and when he grew taller, he would help his sister with more chores.
"Pickled cabbage fish," Tang Yiyi replied.
She caught a glimpse of his rounder face lately, his cheeks fuller, and she wanted to pinch them; they must feel wonderful.
Over time, Tang Yiyi got used to having her younger brother Xiaoyu by her side, helping her out, and speaking in a childish voice.
Xiaoyu finished his homework first, and then wiped the table.
When Teacher Wang entered the restaurant, she saw this scene: the siblings were not disturbing each other, each busy with their own things, creating a harmonious and warm atmosphere.
"Xiaoyu, have you finished your homework?" she asked unconsciously.
"Hello, Teacher Wang," Xiao Yu greeted instinctively as soon as he saw his boss, turning around and straightening his back.
"Xiaoyu has finished his homework."
"What a good child, even helping your sister with chores!"
Just then, Tang Yiyi came out of the kitchen and saw him. "Teacher Wang is here, please sit down quickly."
As she spoke, she went to serve tea and water to Teacher Wang.
Teacher Wang quickly stopped her, "No need, Sister Xiaoyu, you're too kind!"
Not to mention, Sister Xiaoyu's service attitude was top-notch, and her warm smile made her feel less reserved, even though it was her first time at the restaurant.
"I'm going to have dinner here!" Teacher Wang got straight to the point, putting her handbag on the table. She only dared to put it down when there were no oil stains on the table.
"Okay, Teacher Wang, can I see what we're having?" Tang Yiyi gestured to the blackboard, feeling a little touched. Xiao Yu's homeroom teacher wasn't just saying that she wanted to take care of the restaurant's business.
"Oh, they have sauerkraut fish! Give me a sauerkraut fish!" Teacher Wang exclaimed with delight. She loves fish, and the sauerkraut fish at the restaurant was only 28 yuan, which seemed like a good deal.
"Okay, just a moment."
Tang Yiyi heated oil in a wok, stir-fried Sichuan peppercorns and red chili peppers over low heat until fragrant, then added ginger and garlic slices to sauté until fragrant, and finally added chopped pickled cabbage and pickled peppers to stir-fry until fragrant.
While the fire was blazing, I poured broth and cooking wine into the pot, added fish fillets and fish ribs, and seasoned with sugar and salt. After cooking for a while, the fish fillets and ribs were cooked, and the soup was bubbling away.
Remove the fish fillets and fillets from the pot. In a separate pot, stir-fry dried chili peppers and ginger slices until fragrant and sizzling with oil. Pour this mixture over the fish fillet and fillet soup.
While scrolling through her phone, Teacher Wang smelled it, pushed up her glasses, and the strong aroma of pickled cabbage mixed with fish fragrance wafted over, making people unable to move.
After putting her phone in her bag, Teacher Wang looked towards the kitchen.
Soon, Tang Yiyi brought over a dish of pickled fish. What caught the eye were thinly sliced fish, sprinkled with dried red chilies, garlic slices, and ginger slices, with a light yellow soup at the bottom. It looked quite appetizing.
Although Teacher Wang was Xiaoyu's homeroom teacher, Tang Yiyi treated everyone equally and did not deliberately increase the portion of the sauerkraut fish, but simply served it as usual.
But in Ms. Wang's eyes, she might not be able to finish this bowl of pickled fish, especially since she is a girl with a big appetite.
I scooped out a bowl of rice. The rice was steamed well, probably because the rice itself was of good quality. It was plump, with distinct grains, long and thin, and had a light rice aroma.
Teacher Wang picked up a piece of fish slice and put it in her mouth. Wow, the fish slice was delicate and tender, thin and spicy, and the aroma of fish was irresistible. The more you ate, the more delicious it became.
Moreover, the fish fillets have almost no bones, so you don't have to pick them out, which is great.
Because it was a bit spicy, Teacher Wang lowered her head and ate a few mouthfuls of rice.
Looking at the dark green sauerkraut and smelling its strong sour aroma, Teacher Wang picked up a piece with her chopsticks and tasted it. The sour and astringent taste exploded in her mouth. First, there was a faint sourness, and the aftertaste was still sour. Moreover, this sourness had many layers, and the sauerkraut was very chewy.
There are so many kinds of pickled fish on the market now, and they all taste surprisingly similar. It's not easy to find freshly made pickled fish.
Teacher Wang wanted to scream. Her mouth tasted sour and spicy. Oh my god, it was similar to the stir-fried pork with chili peppers at noon. Both were her "white moonlight".
The teacher loves to eat, and Xiaoyu is secretly observing, and he seems less serious now.
Teacher Wang poured two spoonfuls of sauerkraut and fish soup onto the rice, then stirred it a few times, and the fragrant mixed rice was ready.
Scooping out a spoonful and putting it in my mouth, the soup soaked into the rice, adding layers of texture to the chewy rice. It was fragrant, soft, spicy, and had a rich aroma. So delicious!
After finishing their meal, Teacher Wang was about to pay, but Tang Yiyi stopped her.
In my memory, Teacher Wang helped their family a lot, and took good care of Xiaoyu, showing concern for his studies and life.
But Teacher Wang insisted, "Sister Xiaoyu, we are now in a customer-owner relationship. It wouldn't be right not to pay. Besides, you're a good cook, and I hope your restaurant's business gets better and better!"
It wasn't out of politeness; Tang Yiyi could tell that what Teacher Wang said was true.
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