Dongqing could only offer this explanation, which, though somewhat absurd, could dispel her second sister's doubts.
Dong Ermei said, "Tomorrow I plan to set up a reporting center in each of the two markets. Not for any other reason than to deter unscrupulous merchants. We don't aim to catch any bad examples; we just want peace and quiet."
Dong Qing said, "Of course you can. You don't need to consult me about these kinds of things anymore; you can make the decisions yourself."
Dongqing's words fully demonstrate his trust in his second sister.
Dong Ermei chatted with her younger brother for a while longer, then stood up and said, "I should go back now."
Li Yuzhu walked to the kitchen door and said, "Second Sister, wait a minute."
After Li Yuzhu finished speaking, she took a piece of braised beef from the refrigerator and handed it to her second sister.
Since they were siblings, Dong Ermei didn't stand on ceremony and took the braised beef back with her.
The next day, after breakfast, Li Yuzhu told her husband about taking Su Wei to Yingcheng that day.
Dong Qing said, "I'm really too busy, otherwise I would have gone with you."
Li Yuzhu said, "Go about your business, I'm driving away."
Dong Qing said, "I don't need the car, so I'll drive away."
Li Yuzhu went into the bedroom to change into a spring/autumn dress, then went to the yard, opened the gate, got into the car, started the engine, and drove towards Su Wei's house.
Driving to the factory's residential area, he saw Su Wei holding her child waiting downstairs. The car stopped beside her, and Su Wei opened the car door and got in.
Around 11 a.m., Li Yuzhu drove to the entrance of her third uncle's noodle shop in Yingcheng and parked the car. She and Su Wei got out of the car.
It's lunchtime now, and the extra tables outside the restaurant are all full of diners; it's truly packed.
Su Wei carried her son and followed Li Yuzhu into the restaurant. The entire restaurant was filled with the aroma of mutton soup, and there was an open kitchen at the back.
There are two large stoves in front of the kitchen, with two large pots steaming on the stoves side by side. One pot is filled with mutton, and the cooked mutton is hanging on the top. A layer of appetizing fat floats on the surface of the boiling mutton soup, which looks very tempting.
Another large pot was simmering with a full pot of heluo noodles. On the stove were chopped scallions, mutton, and prepared chili oil. A girl and a young man were busy cooking in front of the stove.
Just then, a girl walked towards them and said, "My cousin is here. And this is..."
The cousins are direct cousins, and Li Yuzhu and her cousins have always had a good relationship. She said, "Let me introduce you. This is my cousin Li Wanting, and this is my good friend Su Wei."
Li Wanting took Su Wei's hand and said, "You're my cousin's friend and also my friend. The restaurant is too crowded, please come with me to the back to sit."
After hearing this, Su Wei nodded slightly and said thank you. She and Li Yuzhu followed Li Wanting to the backyard. Li Wanting opened a door and invited them to come in and sit down. She said, "Please sit down first. I'll go to the front and bring you some food."
Li Yuzhu said, "Shall I go with my cousin?"
She said, "Okay!"
Li Yuzhu said, "Sister-in-law, please wait here for a moment. My cousin and I will be right back."
Su Wei nodded after hearing this, and sat down on the stool with her son in her arms.
Li Yuzhu followed Li Wanting to the kitchen, where there was a long line of people waiting to eat. Li Wanting personally served two bowls of he luo noodles, with lots of mutton, scallions, and mutton fat, and finally poured mutton soup over them.
She asked Li Yuzhu to take two bowls of noodles back to the backyard first, and then go to the vegetable counter to get cold dishes.
As soon as Li Yuzhu sat down in the backyard cottage, Li Wanting and the waiter brought over four cold dishes.
She said, "You guys eat, I'll go and get busy in the front."
Li Yuzhu said, "Go ahead and get busy!"
After Li Wanting left, the two picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
The flavor of he luo noodles depends entirely on the quality and taste of the mutton soup. He luo noodles are topped with chopped green onions, sliced mutton, and chili oil made with mutton fat, then mutton soup is poured over them. This way of making the staple food is simple and quick, and the taste is pure and unforgettable. This delicacy is loved by customers.
A bowl of he luo noodles is enough for those with a small appetite, while a sesame seed cake is enough for those with a large appetite. It's both economical and affordable.
Su Wei first took a sip of the mutton soup. It tasted delicious and had a strong spicy flavor. She said, "I ate he luo noodles a few times when I was loading trucks in your hometown. It really can't compare to the he luo noodles at your uncle's house. It's so delicious."
Li Yuzhu said, "The he luo noodles in my hometown are at best imitations. My third aunt's family is from here, and my third uncle learned the craft from his father-in-law. How could his authentic he luo noodles not be delicious?"
Li Yuzhu's third uncle also has a tough time. His aunt passed away two years ago, and he brings his children here to buy food.
After finishing her meal, Su Wei wiped her mouth with a napkin and said, "The food at your third uncle's house is really good. I've never eaten such delicious food before."
Li Yuzhu said, "If you think it's okay, I'll go up and talk to my third uncle."
Su Wei said, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, sister-in-law?"
Li Yuzhu laughed and said, "You'd better stop now, or I'll tickle you if you keep being polite."
The two have a truly special relationship; they can talk about anything together, and in the two years they've known each other, they've never had a serious argument.
Su Wei smiled but didn't say anything after hearing this, while Li Yuzhu stood up and left the room.
A dozen minutes later, Li Yuzhu led her third uncle into the room.
It's absolutely true that a nephew resembles his uncle. Su Wei had met Li Yuzhu's younger brother many times, and he looked very much like his uncle.
The uncle got straight to the point with a smile: "You are my niece's friend and also my friend. I heard from my niece that you two both want to start a food business. Since you're not outsiders, it's easy to talk to you."
Su Wei said, "Thank you, Third Uncle. The food at your restaurant is so delicious. Can I pay you for your cooking skills?"
"This really won't work..."
Before her third uncle could finish speaking, Li Yuzhu interrupted, "Third Uncle..."
The uncle smiled and said, "Don't rush to speak. I know what you want to say. Let your third uncle finish. I won't sell, I'll just give it away. Today, I'll let your cousin go back with you and teach you the technique of making he luo noodles without any reservations. Are you satisfied with what your third uncle is doing?"
Li Yuzhu laughed after hearing her third uncle's words. His first sentence had terrified her; she couldn't believe he had become so selfish. She smiled and said, "Long live Third Uncle!"
My third uncle smiled and said, "Your daughter's personality hasn't changed at all."
The third uncle then called his daughter into the room and said, "Wanting, pack a few changes of clothes and go back with your cousin. We'll pass on our family's ancestral recipe for he luo noodles to both families."
Li Wanting said, "I will listen to my father," and turned to go upstairs to her room.
The storefront here was bought by my third uncle's family. They run a business on the first floor and live on the second floor.
Li Wanting went into the room, quickly packed a few clothes into her bag, and then turned and went downstairs.
Li Wanting went downstairs, said goodbye to her father, and got into the car with the two of them. Li Yuzhu started the car and drove towards the local products store.
Li Yuzhu drove to the local products store and parked the car. The three of them got out and walked into the store.
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