To resolve Lao Zhou's matter, I naturally needed to go to the oil mill as soon as possible. But as the saying goes, "He who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding," and you can't go empty-handed when asking for a favor, especially when dealing with Pang Yun, that gluttonous fellow!
He wouldn't be interested in ordinary gifts, so you have to cater to his tastes. Now, Mo Yuan and Pang Yun have developed a certain understanding, and every time they go to see him, they bring some novel snacks to satisfy that glutton.
Over time, Mo Yuan gradually got used to doing this. This time, he was inevitably asked to put in a good word for him again, so Mo Yuan decided to prepare a special meal for him.
But time is of the essence now, how can he make a different kind of delicious food with limited ingredients? This made Mo Yuan feel a little troubled.
Just as he was racking his brains, he suddenly saw a fresh pig's head in the kitchen, and his eyes lit up and an idea came to him.
For a foodie like Pang Yun, ordinary pig's head meat obviously cannot easily win his heart.
So, Mo Yuan decided to try a new method—pressing pig's head meat. The specific steps are to first braise the pig's head meat until cooked, then wrap it in gauze and press it overnight. This makes the meat firmer and improves its texture.
Mo Yuan acted immediately, cleaning the pig's head thoroughly before starting to prepare the dish.
However, since this dish takes some time to prepare, it's obviously impossible to finish it today. But that's fine too; I can make it tonight, let it sit overnight, and it will be ready to cook tomorrow.
The pork head meat, which is freshly cooked, becomes tender after being stewed for several hours. However, through a special cooking method and overnight pressing, the collagen and meat juices coagulate, resulting in a unique texture that retains its elasticity and chewiness while exuding a rich aroma of braised meat, making it a delicate and delicious cold dish.
Mo Yuan wrapped the cooked pig's head in a clean cloth and placed a large stone on top to ensure the pressure was maintained throughout the night.
The next morning, he cut off a small portion for his family to taste, carefully packaged the rest, and after a quick breakfast, rushed off to the oil factory to find Pang Yun.
Mo Yuan was very familiar with this place, having been here many times before, and even the guards at the gate knew him. So, they let him in quite naturally. Mo Yuan walked into Pang Yun's office with practiced ease, as if it were his own home.
Pang Yun sat in his office, staring blankly out the window, feeling utterly bored. Due to security reasons, outsiders were prohibited from entering the factory where they worked, making his daily work, as the deputy head of the security department, very easy.
Seeing Mo Yuan walk into the office, his eyes suddenly lit up. Finally, someone could keep him company and chat to relieve his boredom. Usually, his subordinates were always very respectful to him, afraid of offending him, because everyone knew that the factory director was his uncle.
Pang Yun found the environment extremely boring, while Mo Yuan was one of the few people who could get along with him easily.
Whenever Mo Yuan came to visit him, he would always bring him some delicious food, which made Pang Yun particularly fond of him. This time was no exception. When Mo Yuan arrived at the office, Pang Yun immediately sent away the two people beside him and rushed over impatiently, eager to see what delicious dishes Mo Yuan had brought this time.
He spotted a strangely shaped food, his eyes filled with curiosity, eager to know what it was. He kept urging Mo Yuan to tell him about the food and how to taste it.
"What is this? It looks strange. Is it made of pork?" Pang Yun looked at the thing in front of him, filled with doubt and curiosity. Although he had some knowledge of food, he still found this kind of food, which he had never seen before, very novel.
Seeing Pang Yun's curiosity, Mo Yuan took out a small knife from his bag and skillfully cut the strange delicacy into small pieces, showing Pang Yun its internal structure. Its crystal-clear appearance immediately attracted Pang Yun's attention, making him unable to resist picking up a small piece and putting it in his mouth.
When Pang Yun tasted the delicacy, a blissful smile immediately spread across his face, and his eyes involuntarily narrowed. He exclaimed, "This tastes absolutely amazing! The texture is so delicate, it's simply the perfect accompaniment to alcohol!" However, Pang Yun then sighed regretfully, "It's a pity, it would be even better with a glass of fine wine... This thing is simply incredible!"
Because the oil mill had strict regulations, especially regarding fire prevention, workers were absolutely forbidden from drinking alcohol during work hours. Even a close confidant of the leadership like Pang Yun received a stern warning. Therefore, despite his desire for fine wine, he had no choice but to give it up.
After enjoying a few slices, Pang Yun realized that Mo Yuan must have come to him for a favor. So, he took the initiative to ask, "What do you want? You wouldn't come here without a reason, so tell me! For the sake of the food, as long as it's not too outrageous, I'll do my best to help."
So Mo Yuan had no choice but to express his thoughts: "Pang Yun, it's about Lao Zhou. The repairs are almost done, but there are still some issues that require his help. I wonder if we could let Lao Zhou stay with us and lend a hand, so he won't go back to your oil depot for the time being."
Pang Yun was taken aback. Although the matter wasn't major or particularly difficult, it involved personnel arrangements at the oil mill, which was beyond his control. However, feeling obligated to help, he agreed to take Mo Yuan to see the factory manager to see if he could make an exception.
The two went to the factory manager's office together. Pang Yun briefly explained the situation, emphasizing that he and Mo Yuan had a good relationship and that he had already agreed to let Lao Zhou help out in Xiao Mo Village.
After listening, the factory manager nodded, feeling that this favor was handled perfectly. He readily agreed that Lao Zhou could continue to stay in Xiao Mozhuang, but reminded Mo Yuan to pay attention to safety and not let Lao Zhou and his wife wander off freely; it would be best if they stayed in Xiao Mozhuang.
At the same time, if there is any disturbance, be sure to notify Lao Zhou to come back in time to avoid causing unnecessary trouble for the oil factory.
Seeing that the factory director agreed so readily, Mo Yuan quickly patted his chest and assured everyone that he would take full responsibility and would absolutely not cause any trouble for anyone.
The factory manager smiled, expressing his confidence in Mo Yuan's abilities and his hope that they could cooperate well. And just like that, the matter was easily settled.
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