473 Old Man Du, who is tough on the outside but soft on the inside

I have to say that Fu Yuanhang is a good helper who can help Su Taotao with many things.

Su Taotao has taken him out to work a lot in recent years.

For a job like this, Su Taotao may need a whole day's work alone, but with Fu Yuanhang, it can be shortened to two or three hours.

He is even better than the top assistant Xiao Lu.

"Ah Hang, when the time comes, hang a painting here, here, and here, and you can paint anything you want, as long as it matches the style here."

Fu Yuanhang listened and took notes, trying not to miss any details.

"Sister-in-law, I think the four private rooms can be set with different themes, such as listening to the rain in spring, the bright sun in midsummer, the dream of autumn, red plums covered with snow...all are fine."

Su Taotao nodded with satisfaction, "You decide, I believe in your aesthetics." When

they arrived at the gate, Su Taotao said,

"We can hang some straw, sickles, bamboo strips, wheat ears, anything here, and make it as down-to-earth as possible. This gate can also be made a little old, and the lock can be replaced with a rusty one, just like the gates in the countryside."

Fu Yuanhang rarely questioned Su Taotao's words, but now he couldn't help wondering, "Is it elegant inside and vulgar outside?"

Su Taotao nodded, "The stronger the contrast with the inside, the more surprised the guests will be when they open the door." The greater the degree, the more you want the feeling of being in a different world."

Fu Yuanhang: "I understand, sister-in-law. In fact, you can also build a fake door here, paste it with yellow mud and straw, hang a few strings of peppers and dried vegetables on both sides, and give people the feeling of a thatched cottage."

Su Taotao snapped her fingers: "This is a good suggestion, let's do it. When we go back, let Xiao Zhang help find a few craftsmen so that it can be completed before school starts."

Fu Yuanhang: "Sister-in-law, Son, we all have to go to school. Mom can come to collect the money, but where can we find the waiters in the kitchen?"

Su Taotao: "I plan to let Grandpa Hu find a few retired soldiers who need to find jobs to work in the kitchen."

Fu Yuanhang was worried: "We don't have a system, and we can't even open a door to do business openly. Will they be willing to come?"

Su Taotao: "Ah Hang, believe me, it will be this year at the earliest, and in the future at the latest. " Next year, we will be able to apply for a business license, and then we can open the door for business.

If they are unwilling to come, we will consider hiring someone else.

In the past two years, many educated youth have returned to the city, and not everyone has a job, so we can always find the right candidate. "

Su Taotao didn't plan to expand and become strong from the beginning. The house is her own, and there is no operating cost. It won't be a big problem to open up for recruitment and then resume business.

Fu Yuanhang wrote down everything one by one. He knew Su Taotao's employment habits, and she would give priority to veterans and disadvantaged groups.

After the two of them finished dealing with the things here, they planned to find a fly restaurant to have lunch before going back. When they closed the door, the door next to it creaked open at the same time.

"Hello, Grandpa Du."

"Hello, Grandpa Du."

Old Du, holding a cigarette, glanced at them: "Have you had lunch?"

Su Taotao and Fu Yuanhang shook their heads at the same time: "Not yet."

Old Du closed the door: "Let's go, treat me to a meal."

Su Taotao and Fu Yuanhang: "…………"

"We are not familiar with this place, do you have any restaurant recommendations?"

Old Du: "I don't expect you, you eat less salt than I eat rice, and the food you take me to eat is edible?"

Su Taotao and Fu Yuanhang: "…………"

You have a poisonous mouth, we can't argue with you, everything you say is right.

Su Taotao and Fu Yuanhang followed Old Du around and around, and came to an inconspicuous bungalow.

Watching Old Du take out the key from the dog hole and open the door with familiarity.

The people inside were not surprised to see him: "Old man, you are here? Oh, you brought your kids with you? What do you want to eat today? The old three things?"

Old man Du replied casually: "The old three things, three copies, plus a plate of pickled cabbage."

The waiter smiled and nodded: "Okay, you find a place to sit, and I will serve you the food later."

Old man Du turned his head to look at Fu Yuanhang, and handed him the key:

"Do you have a good eye? Put this back and close the door."

Fu Yuanhang, who had no good eyesight: "…………" Silently took the key and put it back in the dog hole, and then closed the door.

It was probably past mealtime, and the first round of diners had finished their meals and left. There were actually two empty tables in the small restaurant that usually had five or six tables.

Su Taotao had no idea that the familiar old man Du came on time on purpose.

Old man Du took them to one of the tables and sat down, and began to instruct Fu Yuanhang:

"See that kettle? Go and pour three bowls of hot tea."

Fu Yuanhang stood up to pour tea.

Old man Du crossed his legs, tapped the table, and asked Su Taotao: "Do you want to open a restaurant like this?"

Su Taotao: "Yes and no, it is a restaurant, but the positioning is more elegant than this, and the price is higher than this, probably not such common snacks."

"Common snacks?" Old man Du sneered, "Huaqing University students are so great? They are not common people?

They are flashy and superficial, and they are flattering. Good wine needs no bush. Don't look at this place as inconspicuous, they are making a fortune quietly."

Su Taotao: "..." You just say what you want to say, why do you add personal attacks?

"I am an ordinary citizen, but don't I make more expensive food?"

Su Taotao nodded her head: "I have so many recipes here that I can't even count them. I don't have to be the same as everyone else. I only cook for the taste of people in the capital."

Old man Du still looked disdainful.

Su Taotao knew that Old Man Du actually had good intentions, and was worried that she would get into trouble, so he condescended to bring them here.

Fu Yuanhang brought the tea over,

and everyone drank half a bowl while it was still hot. Needless to say, although it was a small restaurant, the tea was not shoddy at all, and you could tell it was good tea.

While they were drinking tea, another old customer opened the door with his key and came in:

"Wow, there are still so many people at this time?"

The clever young man who had just received Su Taotao and the others came forward again:

"Uncle, why are there so many people today? There is only one table. I'll add a few stools for you. Please squeeze in."

The group walked to the only empty table: "This is the only way."

Not long after, more people came in.

The young man went up again: "Brother, there are no seats today."

The newcomer waved his hand: "It's okay, I brought a lunch box and will take it home to eat."

In this way, less than ten minutes after Su Taotao and the others sat down, several waves of people came in one after another, either taking their food away or eating standing up.

Surprisingly, no one chose to eat somewhere else because there was no seat.

Old Man Du knocked on the table: "See, there are so many customers. We just happened to come in at a coincidence, otherwise we wouldn't have a place to sit.

Don't underestimate this place. I dare say there is no more authentic restaurant within a ten-mile radius."

Su Taotao smiled and said, "Have you eaten at the No. 1 Noodle House in Beijing? How does it compare to this one?"

Old Man Du: "The one in xx Hutong?"

Su Taotao nodded: "Yes, that's it."

Old Man Du: "It only has three tricks, and only the fried noodles are of a bit of quality. The rest are average, but the boss is nice and can retain a lot of customers."

Su Taotao: "According to what you said, have you eaten at all the restaurants within a ten-mile radius?"

"Tsk!" Old Man Du started to be sarcastic again, "Who are you looking down on? I have eaten at all the famous restaurants in the capital."

Su Taotao clasped her fists and said, "So you are a gourmet. I am sorry.

By the way, this restaurant has such a good business, the food must be good. Old man, what do you eat here?"

Su Taotao finished speaking, and before Old Man Du could answer, the food came up.

Old Man Du knew that Su Taotao was from the south, so he introduced it to her in a good mood:

"Stir-fried liver, fried tripe, sesame pancakes, I only ordered cabbage because you came today, I don't eat grass on weekdays."

Su Taotao: "…………" I thank you, old man.

The food was not large in portion, and it was made very delicately, all for individuals.

Old Man Du picked up the fried liver in front of him, put his mouth to it and moved it around the edge of the bowl, took a big sip, then took a bite of the steamed bun, took another sip of the fried liver, and repeated this process.

After he finished the whole steamed bun, he added some vinegar to the remaining half bowl of fried liver, and continued to eat it in the same way as before. After

he finished the whole bowl of fried liver, he picked up the small portion of fried tripe, filled it with Erba sauce, and ate it in three or two bites like eating noodles.

When the old man put down the small plate with satisfaction, he saw that Su Taotao and Fu Yuanhang had not picked up their chopsticks yet, and frowned and said:

"Eat, can you be full just by watching me eat? What kind of weather is this? Fried liver is very fishy when it is cold, so eat it while it is hot."

Su Taotao smiled and said in a good-tempered manner: "This is not a big country boy who has never eaten this thing in the city. I am waiting for you to show me."

Su Taotao and Fu Yuanhang are actually not interested in this sticky food.

Since they have already ordered it, they have to bite the bullet and eat a bite of fried liver. How can I describe the taste? Let's not talk about the taste first, let's talk about the texture. Their family has never made this kind of sticky, soupy, and soupy food. They are not used to it.

As for the taste, after all, it is a local snack. It's good to have tried it. I don't like it, but I respect the local food culture.

Su Taotao swallowed a mouthful with great difficulty, and dared not take the second bite.

They were used to eating fried tripe and baked cakes, and the pickled cabbage was also delicious, cooked well and tasty, and the chef's skills were evident.

It was the fried liver, they didn't want to touch it after taking a bite, but wasting food is shameful at any time, let alone in this day and age.

Fu Yuanhang looked ready to die: "Give it to me, sister-in-law, and I'll help you eat it."

Their family members all had similar tastes, and if he didn't like it, his sister-in-law would dislike it even less.

Old man Du over there sneered again and moved the fried liver in front of Fu Yuanhang to himself:

"You don't know how to appreciate it. I haven't even ordered the bean juice and salted meat yet. You don't even understand the taste of people in the capital. You still want to open a restaurant in the capital? I will kill you!"

Old man Du helped Fu Yuanhang eat the fried liver, and Fu Yuanhang helped Su Taotao eat it. Finally, they bit the bullet and finished them.

After Fu Yuanhang finished eating, he quickly picked up the teacup and gulped down the tea to suppress the strange taste and taste.

How could Su Taotao not understand? The old man, who was tough on the outside but soft on the inside, was kind-hearted. He took them to taste the authentic food culture of the capital, so that she could learn from her mistakes and consider whether she was qualified to open a restaurant in the capital, and not overestimate her ability and lose money.

There were still people standing by waiting for a seat, so Su Taotao and Old Man Du went out first and asked Fu Yuanhang to pay the bill.

Su Taotao actually asked a half-grown child to pay the bill?

This action made Old Man Du look at Su Taotao a few more times.

Su Taotao smiled and said, "Don't underestimate our Ah Hang. He has been in charge of our family's accounts since he was young. He is the housekeeper of our family."

Old Man Du snorted coldly, "If you want to use a child laborer, just say it clearly. Why do you have to put it in such a nice way?"

"Yes, yes, I used a child laborer." Su Taotao found it funny. This weird old man who said one thing and meant another, on the one hand, he criticized Fu Yuanhang, on the other hand, he felt sorry for Fu Yuanhang:

The weird old man walked aside to avoid the wind, lit his firecracker, and said one more thing:

"You have to open a small shop like this to make money. Don't do those fancy things, or you will lose your house."

Su Taotao teased him, "Grandpa, have you forgotten that you have sold the house to me? It has nothing to do with you if I lose the house."

Old Man Du snorted again, "I don't want my house to fall into the hands of some messy and scumbag. Do you think my house can be bought by just anyone? " ? If I hadn't seen you... cough cough cough...

okay, I'll stop here. You've seen how they opened the store. Even if you have to pay for it, you have to take care of my three meals a day!"

Old man Du exhaled a smoke ring: "When the time comes, the chef you hire shouldn't cook something too bad or it will affect my appetite. If you can't find anyone, I'll recommend one to you. Don't just send any chef to the store."

Su Taotao blinked. This old man said one thing and meant another, with a hard mouth and a soft heart.

"I originally planned to find two retired soldiers from the kitchen squad. I have a lot of good recipes. As long as they can cook and have some culinary skills, I will teach them a couple of times and the food will generally not be bad."

Old Man Du looked at Su Taotao again: "A chef from the kitchen squad?"

Su Taotao: "I do have this plan. If I can't find anyone, I will use the person you introduced. Do you think it's okay?"

Old Man Du said: "Although the person I know is not a retired soldier from the kitchen squad, he is honest and reliable. He went to the countryside with me and just returned to the city not long ago.

If you let him work in your store, he can live with me, and I will take care of him if there is any problem."

This old man is really kind-hearted. While finding a chef for his colleague in the store, he also found a chef who suits his taste for himself. It's really killing two birds with one stone.

However, if this person can conquer the picky taste of Old Man Du, Su Taotao really can't find any fault with him.

"Of course it's okay. I won't just hire one person. I'll find a time to try his cooking skills. There should be priorities when setting up a team. The head chef and the second chef should be clearly distinguished."

Old Man Du nodded: "Is that so? Why not choose a day? Tonight?"

Su Taotao: "..." There's no need to be so anxious.

"Don't worry, this Sunday, I'll bring my family over to get acquainted with the place first, and then buy some food. You just wait at home."

Old Man Du naturally wouldn't be polite to Su Taotao, and nodded: "Okay."

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