After making lunch with their mother, they went to the front hall to wait for the two cooks to come.
Shortly after they sat down, two dusty, middle-aged women got off the bus stop. They looked around briefly before locating their spot. Walking over, they saw the mother and daughter. They only knew Liu Hui, and seeing the bright, lovely girl holding her arm, they exclaimed in admiration, "She's so pretty!"
Xia Youyou noticed the unfamiliar gaze and looked towards the door. Then her eyes lit up and she smiled. "Mom, do you think it's them?"
Liu Hui looked over and laughed when she heard that. Isn’t that right?
"Come on, come in and sit down."
Pulling Xia Youyou up, she went to greet them. "Youyou, this is your Aunt Li, and this is Aunt Yao." She introduced them one by one, "This is my daughter, she will teach you new dishes later."
The two looked amazed, but they were a little skeptical. Could this little girl even cook? She looked like she was spoiled at home.
"Aunt Li, Aunt Yao. Please come in and sit down first. Have you eaten?" Xia Youyou made way to the side and invited them in.
"Okay, okay." After entering the store, the two began to look around the store, which was bigger than their own home. The windows were bright and clean, and the white walls made people feel comfortable just by looking at it.
"This is the lobby, and the kitchen is at the back. Mom, please go get the clothes." Several sets of work clothes were custom-made, all of which were relatively loose and could be worn directly outside.
After several people sat down, Xia Youyou talked about some precautions, repeatedly emphasizing the importance of hygiene. She didn't care about the inner clothes, but the outer work clothes must be kept clean.
Leading the people to the kitchen, the two were shocked by it again. It was too white. It would be difficult to clean up if it got dirty!
"You should all be able to cook the dishes on the wall, but today I'm going to teach you how to cook them in a new way."
"The usual way to make braised pork is to cook it, which is a bit tough and sticky. My method is to stir-fry it first to color it, then put it in a pressure cooker on low heat for an hour. This way, the meat is tender and has a rosy color, but it's not greasy. It's also convenient because I don't have to stir-fry each piece individually. When someone orders it, I can just put it in the pot and it's ready."
"But..." Aunt Li was a little hesitant.
"Just tell me what you mean. If you don't understand something or have any opinions, you can tell me and we'll discuss it together." Xia Youyou didn't hesitate. She liked to be straightforward.
"Well, I just feel that this pressure cooker is a little unsafe. I often hear about people's pressure cookers exploding, so I'm a little afraid to use it." After saying that, he nudged Aunt Yao with his elbow.
Xia Youyou's eyes shifted, and she finally understood. "Try my recipe first. I know you've all tried the braised pork from state-owned restaurants and thought it was more greasy and more cost-effective. But we're not looking for a lot of grease, we're looking for good taste! I'm looking for reputation. As for the safety of pressure cookers, don't worry about that. The ones that explode are the leftovers. The leftovers block the vents, causing the pressure to build up and cause an explosion. As long as you clean it regularly, I guarantee there won't be any danger of explosion."
"Also, I'm planning to open another restaurant over there, and I'll need your help later. Have you read the contract I gave you before? After three years of work, you can stay or leave as you please. I won't interfere if you want to start your own business, but the prerequisite is that you work hard for me and don't betray me during these three years."
"We won't turn against you. We are honest people." Both of them waved their hands to make assurance.
Xia Youyou didn't care. She was just giving them a warning. Who knew what would happen in the future? If she gave them three years, she could train a group of even better people. If they didn't turn against her, good things would come. If they did, she wasn't afraid either. Brains are a good thing. Her brain capacity is enough to be as smart as an ordinary person's.
The aroma of the braised pork was so fragrant that both cooks were surprised. They didn't expect it to be so delicious. After taking a bite, they both gave a thumbs-up. "Delicious!"
Xia Youyou was very pleased with their reaction and cooked up a few more of her signature dishes. Cumin beef, ginger chicken, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes—all of these could be made into large pot dishes, and could also be used in steamed dishes. Of course, she also prepared porridge, which could meet the needs of all kinds of people. The prices were also reasonable, and there was plenty of space for rice, so there was no need to worry.
The vegetables were all brought from Baoshi. Cao An bought a batch himself and quietly put it into the space and brought it over. He got up early in the morning and would be responsible for going to the vegetable market to buy the vegetables. Liu Hui and the two cooks would wash and cook the vegetables in the morning. They all had to go to school later.
Everything is ready, just waiting for the start of school!
When they hurried back, the meal was already on the table. Cao An was starving, so he picked up his bowl and started eating. He was a big man, but he couldn't stand being hungry.
Qi Siling walked up to Xia Youyou and quietly asked, "What did you do today? Are you tired?" He rubbed her waist with his hand and looked at her with a smile, feeling shy and angry. He was so soft-hearted.
"Hurry up and eat. We'll tell you about your situation after dinner." She took the hand off his waist and pushed him to sit down. "I'm almost done eating the food. There won't be any for you later."
Cao An didn't have time to pay attention to her. The most important thing was to fill his stomach quickly.
"I made this dish!" Xia Youyou leaned close to Qi Siling's ear and whispered.
The man glanced at Cao An, who was only focused on eating, and reached out to bring the dish to him. Cao An paused as he stretched out his chopsticks to pick up the dish, then looked up at him with a puzzled look.
“This was made by my wife.”
Cao An's face twitched and he turned to pick up another bowl.
Qi Siling picked up his chopsticks and stopped him again, "This one too!"
Xia Youyou leaned on his shoulder and almost laughed out loud, watching the two of them start to fight with the chopsticks on the table.
Xiao Hai raised his eyebrows and took advantage of the gap between the two people fighting to pick up some food.
The two men fighting looked at each other and blocked each other in tacit agreement. Okay, the two-man battlefield turned into a three-man battlefield.
Cao An couldn't stand the hunger any longer, "Eat quickly, or I'll grab two of you!"
The three of them stopped fighting and ate their meal. Qi Siling patted her hand that was around her neck and asked, "Sit down and eat some more?"
Xia Youyou shook her head, "Mom and I are full, you guys should eat quickly." She got up from his back and sat aside to watch them eat.
"I met with the two chefs today. These dishes are all trial dishes. What do you think?"
"Delicious, delicious!" Xiao Hai put down the bowl and raised his thumb with his left hand, while his right hand was still stuffing food into his mouth.
The speed at which the other two picked up their food said it all. She shook her head proudly, "I'm such a genius!"
Cao An rolled his eyes at her but didn't stop talking.
"My wife is truly a genius!" Qi Siling praised her generously, "Not only can she cook, she can also run a business!"
"When school starts, it's time for us to show our skills!"
Everyone was a little excited, especially Xiao Hai. No one understood how much he longed for success and how much he wanted to prove himself. Now that such a great opportunity was before him, he just wanted time to go faster, faster!
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