Chapter 44 Spicy Dried Fish (Part 2)
My friend exclaimed, "These dried fish are pretty good!"
Even their eyes have changed.
Zhao Nan didn't speak, but nodded in agreement.
After a satisfying meal, before leaving the restaurant, the friend asked Tang Yiyi, "Boss, what time does your restaurant close at night?"
Around eight o'clock.
"So early?" My friend couldn't hide his surprise. "Can't you make more money if you close later?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Nan quickly pulled him away, saying it was the boss's own business.
My friend asked this because he often eats late-night snacks and wants to go to a restaurant for a late-night snack.
After the guests left, Song Man tidied up the dishes and took them into the kitchen. Tang Yiyi washed the dishes in the sink and then put them in the sterilizer.
She caught a glimpse of Xiaoyu wiping the table with a clean towel, looking very focused, and her heart softened considerably.
At one o'clock, Tang Yiyi finished cooking and called the two to eat. Then one of them took out bowls and chopsticks, and the other took out rice.
Spicy dried fish is a popular snack, and Tang Yiyi thinks it's a great treat while watching TV.
It's fragrant and spicy, and very chewy. The more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes, and it's not very dry.
The tables and chairs I ordered online arrived. While I was unpacking the package, Xiaoyu stepped forward and said, "Sister, I want to unpack one too."
The few brand-new, clean tables and chairs are small, enough for the restaurant.
After arranging them, Tang Yiyi stepped back and took a look; they were neat and beautiful.
Gu Jia and Su Yue didn't go out for lunch at the school cafeteria.
But now, the stir-fried green beans with pork, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and braised winter melon on the plate don't look appetizing at all.
The green beans were too old, and for some reason they were soggy after cooking. The slices of meat were too thick; did the school think they could finish such a large piece?
The tomatoes in the tomato and egg stir-fry were grainy, the tomato sauce was insufficient, and the eggs didn't look tender.
There was also braised winter melon, but the winter melon was burnt...
Su Yue waved her hand and muttered, "There's really no way to eat this."
Just then, the principal and several teachers came over and happened to see the two of them.
He said to the teachers, "Today's students are great in every way, except they're too spoiled and picky eaters! Back in our day, we ate whatever was available, we never refused anything or made any choices!"
Gu Jia and the other two: "..."
The two women saw helplessness in each other's eyes. Was it really necessary for them to agonize over something so trivial, since the food at Danfan Cafeteria was only slightly better?
well.
Both of them had lost their appetite. Thinking back to the delicious tea eggs they had eaten that morning, it was like night and day. They should have gone out to a restaurant instead!
office.
Ms. Chu propped her head up, feeling a headache coming on. She had explained this problem several times already, so why were so many students still getting it wrong?
I'm so angry, my chest feels like it's hurting.
"Teacher Chu, is this your takeout?" Teacher Wang walked over and placed the takeout on her desk.
Teacher Wang went downstairs to pick up a package and also helped Teacher Chu with her takeout.
"Thank you, Teacher Wang," Teacher Chu said, putting down her red pen.
"Did you order from Tangjia Restaurant?" Teacher Wang noticed that the takeout packaging looked somewhat familiar.
Teacher Chu nodded, then took out the packaging box, opened the lid, and pulled out the chopsticks.
The spicy dried fish was still warm, and the faint aroma of dried fish mixed with the fragrance of chili wafted into my nose. I was already hungry, and the smell made me even hungrier. I pushed my homework aside, out of sight, out of mind, because it looked so tempting.
Teacher Chu swallowed hard, then eagerly picked up her chopsticks and started eating. The stir-fried dried fish was fragrant and spicy, chewy and crispy, like eating a snack, and it was super delicious.
After just one bite, Teacher Chu felt very satisfied.
Teacher Wang, who was working at the next workstation, couldn't prepare her lesson anymore and quickly glanced at Teacher Chu.
The dried anchovies, stir-fried over high heat, are crispy on the outside and crunchy on the inside, with a salty and fragrant flavor. They are also chewy, and the more you chew them, the more you can taste their spicy and savory flavor.
It was so delicious that Teacher Chu couldn't help but scream and stomp her feet to vent her joy.
Teacher Wang, who was getting hungrier the more she looked: "..."
Get your lesson plans ready, don't torture yourself!
As lunch break was about to end, Xiaoyu woke up, said goodbye to his sister, and went to school.
The restaurant was nearly empty, and Tang Yiyi and Song Man were busy inside.
Teacher Wang parked the car and got out, seeing Xiaoyu, "Xiaoyu, did you just come from the restaurant?"
Xiaoyu turned around and saw it was Teacher Wang. He called out, "Teacher Wang."
Teacher Wang took a box out of the car and handed it to Xiaoyu, saying, "Xiaoyu, this is a dessert from your teacher. You should study even harder and keep up your enthusiasm."
"Thank you, teacher, I will." Xiaoyu didn't know whether to accept it or not, but Teacher Wang insisted that he take it.
Having been Tang Xiaoyu's homeroom teacher for two years, Teacher Wang has watched Xiaoyu grow up and still hopes that Xiaoyu will have a better future.
Xiaoyu carried the box of pastries back to the classroom.
Many students were still asleep and didn't notice him.
But when Lili returned with the water, she saw the desserts on the table and asked, "Tang Xiaoyu, are these desserts made by your sister?"
Sister Yi is very skillful; her cooking and desserts are all delicious.
"No," Xiaoyu shook his head, took out a piece of chestnut cake and gave it to Lili, "Here, have some."
"Thank you, Tang Xiaoyu," Lili smiled from the bottom of her heart.
Chestnut cake is sweet and soft, it's really delicious. The outer skin is thin and crispy, while the chestnut filling inside is plentiful, soft and sweet.
Tomorrow she asked her grandma to bring some delicious food to school so that Tang Xiaoyu could try it too.
As soon as school was over, all the students rushed out of the classroom, forming a huge crowd that ran towards the school gate.
Knowing that her parents would be back late tonight and wouldn't have time to cook dinner for her, Gu Jia pulled Su Yue towards the restaurant, since her parents had given her some money anyway.
Even though the restaurants are not crowded now, they become lively during mealtimes.
As soon as Gu Jia entered the restaurant, she saw Tang Yiyi and said, "Sister, it's still early for dinner. Can we do our homework here for a while?" Otherwise, she would have to go to the library to do it, and it would take a while to go back to the restaurant.
"Of course," Tang Yiyi nodded and poured water for the two of them.
As the sun set, the evening glow slanted into the restaurant, casting long shadows of Gu Jia and her companion.
I finished my homework at exactly 5:30.
Su Yue's stomach was growling with hunger when she heard Gu Jia ask, "Xiao Yue, what do you want to eat?"
"Let's take a look first."
The two got up and went to the front desk to ask Tang Man. Another woman was in the kitchen, and the sound of chopping vegetables could be heard.
"Sister, what's available at the restaurant today?"
Seeing that the two little girls were cute and obedient, Song Man said, "There's spicy dried fish, braised pork, and stir-fried spinach..."
Gu Jia doesn't like fatty meat, while Su Yue wants spicy food, so the two of them thought for a moment and told Song Man, "Sister, we want spicy dried anchovies and stir-fried dried tofu with meat."
The total came to forty yuan, and the two of them paid without the slightest hesitation.
"Wait a moment, kids," Song Man continued.
After finishing her homework, Su Yue looked down at her smartwatch and replied to her parents' messages, while Gu Jia, having nothing else to do, rested her chin on her hand and looked outside.
Under the orange glow of the setting sun, people come and go, hurrying about.
They stayed peacefully in the shop, which must have been a very happy situation.
At this moment, Su Yue couldn't help but whisper, "I'm so hungry, all the school food tastes the same."
Xingguang Primary School is considered the best primary school in the city, with a high college entrance rate. Every year, countless parents want to send their children to Xingguang.
The school facilities and teachers are all very good, but there is only one canteen that accommodates thousands of students, teachers and staff. Even the principal eats there, but the food doesn't taste as good as home cooking. Some students would rather be day students and go home than eat in the canteen.
Gu Jia launched into a tirade about the school cafeteria, smacking her lips incessantly.
The two children may not have as big an appetite as adults, but Tang Yiyi didn't skimp on the portion size of the stir-fried dishes. She made sure the children were full and satisfied.
"Come on, children," Tang Yiyi said, placing the dishes on the table.
Su Yue stopped playing with her smartwatch, and Gu Jia straightened up and picked up her chopsticks.
The two dishes emitted wisps of white smoke, and the dried anchovies and dried tofu glistened with an enticing sheen and smelled delicious.
The girls couldn't resist the delicious smell, so they quickly picked up some food with their chopsticks and put it in their mouths.
The dried small fish are chewy, salty, fragrant, spicy, and numbing. The tail pieces make a "snap" sound and are very crispy.
"It tastes better than spicy strips!" Gu Jia's eyes lit up as she commented, "It's perfect as a snack, and it's also good with meals."
Gu Jia ate one bite after another without stopping. Her tongue could still taste the crispy and spicy flavor of the dried fish. The more she chewed, the more fragrant it became, leaving a lingering aroma in her mouth.
After eating the dried fish, Gu Jia set her sights on the stir-fried dried tofu and pork in another bowl.
At this moment, Su Yue enthusiastically recommended, "Jiajia, this stir-fried dried tofu with pork is absolutely amazing, you have to try it!"
"Mmm, have a taste."
Gu Jia picked up some dried tofu. The dried tofu was soft, chewy, and elastic, with a rich bean flavor. It was very chewy and a little salty.
Not knowing what the sliced meat would taste like, she picked up a piece. Hmm, the meat was tender and smooth, not dry or tough, with a firm texture and an indescribable savory aroma.
The two ate quietly, the only sound being the eating.
Passersby, seeing the two children eating so heartily, became curious and went into the restaurant.
Wow, the restaurant isn't big, but it looks clean, and even the tables and chairs are new and tidy.
Gu Jia and her companion didn't leave immediately. They went to the front desk and asked, "Sister, do you still sell tea eggs tomorrow morning?" If so, they wouldn't eat breakfast at home and would come over to buy tea eggs.
"some."
"That's great! We'll come back to buy it tomorrow!" The two were eager to go home, skipping and laughing as they left.
After the guests finished their meal, there was nothing to do in the kitchen, so Tang Yiyi went out to collect the dirty dishes and put them in a basin.
Tang Yiyi fell in love with the feeling of being busy and got used to working.
Tang Yiyi was busy until 8 p.m., then closed the store on the food delivery platform, pulled down the roller shutter, and rode her bicycle home with Xiaoyu.
The weather can change in an instant. When Tang Yiyi woke up the next day, she found the sky overcast and the air chilly and cold.
I didn't change into long sleeves and trousers because the lowest temperature today was still around 18 or 19 degrees Celsius.
Before Xiaoyu got out of bed, she prepared a set of long clothes and trousers for him and placed them by the bedside.
Tang Yiyi came out of the kitchen carrying a bowl of noodles and saw Xiaoyu, who had changed into long clothes and trousers, looking especially adorable.
"Xiaoyu is going to wash up and eat noodles."
Having not eaten noodles for several days, Xiaoyu had a great appetite and ate the noodles heartily.
The noodles were very chewy and not too dry. The scallions added a nice aroma, and a poached egg was placed on top with a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
When you bite into it, the fried egg is crispy and crunchy with a runny yolk in the middle.
On the way to take Xiaoyu to school, we ran into Teacher Wang. After exchanging greetings, Teacher Wang went into the school.
"Sister, Teacher Wang gave me a box of pastries yesterday," Xiaoyu suddenly said, tugging at her clothes.
Tang Yiyi pinched his fair and tender cheek; it felt so good. "Have you thanked Teacher Wang yet?"
"Thank you, Teacher Wang."
"Then I'll make some things for you to take to Teacher Wang tomorrow."
Okay~
"..."
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