Chapter 43 Spicy Dried Fish
Seeing this scene, Song Man stopped and felt a warm feeling.
"Time to eat."
After saying that, Tang Yiyi picked up her chopsticks.
There are two and a half hours between school and class, so Xiaoyu has plenty of time, but he doesn't dare to slack off because the food smells so good.
When Gu Jia returned to the classroom, many students were resting on their desks.
She walked up behind Su Yue, patted her shoulder, and whispered, "Come out for a moment, Xiao Yue."
The two found an empty classroom where they wouldn't disturb anyone else.
Gu Jia gently placed the food on the desk. "Xiaoyue, this is breakfast I brought for you."
"Thank you, Jiajia, I love you," Su Yue smiled happily. "You're so kind, Jiajia."
Feeling a little embarrassed by the praise, Gu Jia said, "Xiaoyue, eat quickly, the food is getting cold."
Su Yue took out the takeout box and noticed that the packaging was quite exquisite. She didn't seem to have eaten at this restaurant before, so she asked, "Jiajia, which restaurant did you have lunch at?"
"Tang Family Restaurant? That should be the name," Gu Jia thought for a moment, then exclaimed excitedly, "Xiaoyue, the food at this restaurant is incredibly delicious, not just ordinary delicious!"
Seeing that Gu Jia's tone was a bit exaggerated, Su Yue became curious and immediately picked up her chopsticks.
Inside the box lay fluffy white rice, while vibrant green bitter melon was nestled among tender yellow eggs, emitting a delicious aroma.
It smells delicious, that was Su Yue's first impression. It even reminded her of the dishes her family cooked every day, and inexplicably made her think of her mother's skillful hands and her father reading the newspaper on the sofa...
Just as she was about to pick up her chopsticks, Su Yue looked up, her eyes sparkling, "Jiajia, are you full? Do you want to eat some more?"
Gu Jia quickly waved her hand, "You don't need to eat. I ate two bowls of rice at the restaurant, and I'm almost stuffed!"
Only after confirming that Gu Jia was not lying did Su Yue pick up her chopsticks.
She wanted to eat egg pieces; they were golden and tempting, with no fishy smell. When she put them in her mouth, the eggs were tender and smooth, with a hint of sweetness, and the taste was fresh and delicious.
"It's delicious, the eggs are very tasty!" Su Yue said with delight after taking a bite.
The bitter melon has a slightly bitter taste, with a refreshing and crisp texture, while the sweetness of the egg in front of it offsets the bitterness.
No wonder Jiajia can eat two bowls of rice. If it were her turn, she could eat two meals a day without getting tired of it!
During the five years I studied at Xingguang School, when did a restaurant like this appear near the school gate?
She wants to go eat with Jiajia another day!
Seeing Su Yue enjoying her meal so much, Gu Jia felt very proud. Hehe, this hidden gem of a restaurant was one she'd discovered; it was even better than the city's most famous restaurants.
There was also seaweed soup, which Su Yue thought was delicious. The seaweed was tender and flavorful, soft but not mushy, and the soup was very fresh and fragrant.
“Xiaoyue, you have such a good appetite today,” Gu Jia suddenly said.
Su Yue shook her head and said, "The food is so delicious, it's whetting my appetite."
Even though they were eating in an empty classroom, the aroma still attracted several students.
They peered through the window, saying, "What are you two eating? It looks delicious!"
As he spoke, he took a deep sniff, revealing an expression of rapture.
Gu Jia stepped forward and casually dismissed her classmate with a few words, making sure not to disturb Xiaoyue's meal.
Several classmates left, turning back every few steps, clearly reluctant to part.
Around six o'clock, the sky darkened, and the moon hung faintly in the sky.
The streetlights came on, and pedestrians hurried by.
Tang Yiyi tidied up the shop before sitting down to rest.
"Sister Yi, today's sales have broken records again!" Song Man came over to congratulate them.
Tang Yiyi smiled and said, "Thank you, and Xiaoyu too."
The three sat together, chatting casually, in a relaxed atmosphere.
As I was getting ready to go home, a man in a shirt suddenly walked in.
Is your boss in?
Tang Yiyi stepped forward: "Yes, that's me. May I ask what brings you here?"
Without hesitating about finding a private place to chat, the man said directly, "I'm the owner of Jubaolou, and I'm planning to open a branch. I've got my eye on this spot in front of the school."
"Are you planning to rent the restaurant and run it?" Tang Yiyi asked, seemingly oblivious to Song Man's worried expression.
"Yes," the man seemed confident, not worried about her refusing. "We can sign a long-term contract, and the rent is negotiable. It's no problem to pay a bit more than the average rent for shops on this street!"
That's quite generous, but Tang Yiyi still declined, "I'm sorry, I don't plan to rent out the restaurant. Besides, this restaurant is the result of our whole family's hard work, and it's not something that can be rented out casually!"
Behind her, Song Man exhaled a sigh of relief. "That's great. This is the kind of boss I know. Although he runs a restaurant to make money and support his family, he is so serious and responsible every day, doing everything himself."
Upon hearing this, the man gave Tang Yiyi a deep look. The shop's business had improved recently, at least several times better than before, and it wasn't entirely due to the start of the school year.
He wanted to expand the Jubaolou store, which is why he rented this restaurant.
Unexpectedly, the boss showed him no respect, so the man said firmly, "Since you're unwilling to rent it out, I hope you won't regret it!"
After the man left, Song Man stepped forward worriedly, "Boss, this person..."
"We just need to do our own thing," Tang Yiyi said fearlessly. How could his words possibly affect her?
"Sister, that person is bad!" Xiaoyu said, clenching his fists.
"Ignore him."
After returning home and washing up, Tang Yiyi lay in bed and inexplicably thought about the rented hotel. It seemed she still needed to work hard and earn more money to feel secure.
The next day, Tang Yiyi woke up first and saw the faint sun on the horizon. It was another beautiful day.
After breakfast, I took Xiaoyu to school.
On the way, Xiaoyu said, "Sister, even if you don't send Xiaoyu to school, Xiaoyu has already grown up."
Tang Yiyi: "In my sister's heart, you are still a child."
Yesterday, the combination of bitter melon and eggs was very popular, and business was good.
As soon as you arrive at the entrance of the market, you can hear all sorts of shouts and bargaining sounds, creating a lively atmosphere.
Tang Yiyi felt at ease and took a canvas bag to pack the food, which was both environmentally friendly and sturdy.
She saw an old lady selling dried fish. A faint, damp, fishy smell wafted over. After asking the old lady, she leaned closer to smell it and observe it.
The dried fish looked clean and fresh, so she bought some to take home.
Also, you need to buy the necessary eggs and pork. Oh, and we're out of chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic.
After leaving the market, Tang Yiyi found her hands heavy, but luckily she had a bicycle. She put the heavy items in the front basket and, if there wasn't enough room, she rested them on the handlebars. She then rode her bicycle toward the restaurant.
When we arrived at the restaurant, it had barely opened when a customer came in: "Boss, what do you have to eat now?"
Tang Yiyi: "We just opened for business, and we haven't prepared everything yet."
"Okay, I'll come back later," the guest sighed and left.
Tang Yiyi carried the ingredients into the kitchen. The shop had been cleaned up the night before, so it was still clean. She washed the eggs, prepared the spices and chili peppers, and put them in the rice cooker to cook.
After simmering for a while, Tang Yiyi lifted the lid and saw that the tea eggshells in the pot had turned a deep yellow color.
Gu Jia parked her bicycle, and a faint fragrance wafted from the shop across the street.
Just then, Su Yue, who was beside her, asked, "Jiajia, can you smell anything?"
Gu Jia nodded.
"Jiajia, I didn't eat enough this morning, will you come with me to take a look?"
"good."
The enticing aroma drew the two in, and upon arriving at the restaurant, Gu Jia exclaimed with surprise and delight, "This is the place! It's incredibly delicious!"
Su Yue: "..."
Seeing that she looked a little confused, Gu Jia explained, "It's the restaurant where I ate lunch yesterday, and I packed some food for you to take home."
Upon hearing this, Su Yue immediately said, "Jiajia, let's go in and take a look."
"Uh-huh."
Tang Yiyi lifted the lid to open the tea egg, and a voice came from behind her, "Sister, what delicious food are you making?"
The two girls were very sweet-talking, and Tang Yiyi said softly, "Tea eggs, of course."
Gu Jia and Su Yue exchanged a glance and immediately understood each other's meaning.
"Could you please get me four tea eggs, sister?"
It cost 12 yuan in total, and the two girls pooled their money to pay.
The moment they received the tea eggs, they were still quite hot, and the two of them were delighted.
Before she could even find a seat, Su Yue glanced at her watch and exclaimed, "There are still ten minutes until class starts!"
Gu Jia: "Bye-bye, sister!"
Then he ran away with Su Yue.
Seeing this, Tang Yiyi smiled slightly. Dealing with children always put her in a good mood.
After one class, the students, who were originally lively and energetic, became visibly tired and listless, slumped over their desks.
Gu Jia complained, "I'm so tired," and Su Yue came over and said, "Jiajia, let's go out and get some tea eggs."
"good!"
I took out the tea egg from my desk; it was already cold. I ran out of the classroom.
The sixth-grade classroom is in a high-rise building. Looking up, you see blue skies and white clouds; looking down, you see small students moving around.
The two cracked the tea egg, revealing a tempting brown tea egg, and one of them swallowed with a "gulp".
I bent down and started eating the tea egg. It was full of egg white and a little bit of yolk. It smelled so good and was so satisfying.
The school bell rang, and the two finished their tea eggs and returned to the classroom.
Stir-fry dried anchovies with chili peppers for a fragrant and spicy flavor. Rinse the dried anchovies and drain them. Prepare the chili peppers, garlic, and other seasonings.
When the guests arrive, the food can be prepared and served quickly.
At 11:20, Zhao Nan came over to have dinner with his friends.
Upon seeing the restaurant, my friend hesitated, "This place..." It looks a bit old.
"Don't be fooled by its appearance, let me tell you, the food at this restaurant is absolutely delicious!"
“Okay, let’s give it a try,” his friend said as they went into the restaurant together.
"Boss, what's available today?" Having eaten here a few times, Zhao Nan had become increasingly familiar with the place.
"Spicy dried anchovies, stir-fried spinach..."
"I'll have a spicy dried anchovy and a stir-fried spinach."
The dried fish sounds delicious, and with some green vegetables, it would be perfect.
Zhao Nan and his friends had barely sat down when the dishes were served.
Before my friend could even exclaim in surprise, the rich aroma of food wafted straight into their nose.
"This smells so good, who can resist!"
Pick up your chopsticks and start eating. The dishes are colorful, fragrant and delicious. Take a bite of the dried anchovies. They are chewy, fragrant and sweet, and have a strong wok hei (wok aroma). They are very much to my liking.
Zhao Nan squinted his eyes contentedly, completely relaxed. The dried fish was especially delicious when chewed dry, with a subtle fishy flavor lingering on his lips and teeth. He could also eat the chili peppers, which were quite spicy.
Mixed with rice, it smells so good it makes you feel dizzy.
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