Chapter 134 The Domineering President’s Dad 13
Monday, a working day.
After Xiao Yan finished his breakfast, he transferred 100,000 yuan to Xiao Yihuang as a start-up fund, and then went to the company in his car.
Xiao Yihuang has long been accustomed to going to bed early and getting up early. He has no habit of staying in bed and gets up at 5:40 every day.
After his father left, Xiao Yihuang began to diligently learn how to make milk tea with Meng Xiaofan.
Meng Xiaofan sent Xiao Yihuang several document packages in a row, with the file names and learning steps clearly marked, showing that he was very attentive.
Looking at the folder full of milk tea tools and essentials for making milk tea, there are a few key elements you need to know to master milk tea, including how to time it just right...
This reminded him of his time in the sales department, when he'd read books that were literally longer than his life! Although one was a physical book and the other an e-book, there was essentially no difference between the two!
You need to read and remember to gain experience and insights from it!
Xiao Yihuang diligently studied these books, spending four days memorizing the machine's operating functions and timing, as well as how to mix and brew milk tea, how to make double-skin milk, and how to make chewy pearls...
After studying these books, he felt that he was now incredibly strong!
Xiao Yihuang confidently sent a message to Meng Xiaofan, saying very humbly that he felt he was almost able to get the hang of it.
Meng Xiaofan didn't say much about this, but just took him to the Xiao family's kitchen.
The chefs hired by the Xiao family include those who specialize in Chinese food and those who specialize in Western food. Even the dim sum is divided into Chinese and Western, not to mention the drinks.
It can be said that any one of the chefs here can be considered a head chef of at least five-star level.
Meng Xiaofan had already informed the chefs in advance. When he learned that Xiao Yihuang was going to make the milk tea himself, he was worried that he would be nervous, so he considerately gave up the beverage preparation room.
There are many tools for making milk tea, such as ice crushers, sealers, thermometers, blenders, measuring cups, milk pots, etc. Fortunately, there are other tools with similar functions that can replace them.
Xiao Yihuang was not too ambitious and chose to make a very traditional cup of pearl milk tea very carefully.
The first step is to make the pearls, which need to be made in advance and cooled before they can be used later.
Xiao Yihuang took out a small bag of tapioca starch, weighed it, poured it into a transparent container, added several liters of water, and stirred it with brown sugar.
At this point, it looks pretty good. Taking out the dough, Xiao Yihuang began to knead it.
There's no skill involved, just brute force, kneading vigorously. Glancing at the clock on the wall, I rolled the dough into long strips, cut it into small pieces with a tool, and then rolled it into balls manually. Then, I sprinkled it with starch and set it aside.
After the water boiled, Xiao Yihuang poured the pearls into the boiling water. The hot water splashed onto his hands, scalding him so much that he stepped back suddenly.
Meng Xiaofan frowned and said nothing, but it was obvious that she was very dissatisfied with Xiao Yihuang's performance.
After the pearls are made, the next step is to cook the milk tea. Generally, it is used for brewing black tea or oolong tea, then pouring in milk to cook, so that the aroma of the tea leaves and the milk can be mixed together. When the time is almost up, add sugar, put it in the pot and let it dry for a while, then pour in the prepared pearls, and a simple pearl milk tea is ready.
"Sister Xiaofan, would you like a cold drink or a hot drink? How much sugar?" Xiao Yihuang kept the customer's taste preferences in mind.
"Normal ice, 70% sugar."
Xiao Yihuang picked out a nice-looking cup, poured in milk tea with pearls, added syrup and stirred, and finally poured in some ice cubes, put in a straw and spoon, and placed the plate on the workbench.
He was full of anticipation: "Sister Xiaofan, try it."
Meng Xiaofan didn't bother to be polite with him. He took a deep breath through the straw and was then choked by the greasy sweet milk tea.
Reluctantly trying not to waste it, Meng Xiaofan drank the milk tea in his mouth, picked up a spoon to taste the pearls, and frowned at the dead texture of the pearls.
Xiao Yihuang was originally quite confident, but when he saw Meng Xiaofan's reaction, his heart suddenly rose to his throat.
"Isn't it tasty?" he asked.
Meng Xiaofan didn't comment: "Try it yourself according to the proportions you gave me just now."
Xiao Yihuang took a cup, made himself a small portion, and then choked.
He spat into the sink, rinsed it out, and wiped his mouth, somewhat confused and bewildered.
He clearly followed the instructions in the book, so why is the taste so different? Not only is it too sweet, but the pearls are not chewy at all and are very hard inside.
"You're in a hurry. You didn't cook the pearls long enough. After turning off the heat, you can simmer them for a while to allow the heat to penetrate the inside. The pearls will be cooked thoroughly inside and out."
"Also, it's best to quickly filter the steamed pearls with cold water. Otherwise, the temperature inside the pearls will be too high, causing them to become dense and hard."
"If pearls are the icing on the cake, then the taste of milk tea is the foundation of a house. Do you know why the milk tea you make tastes so sweet?"
Xiao Yihuang asked politely, "Did you put too much sugar?"
But he clearly added sugar according to the measurement!
Meng Xiaofan shook his head: "Do you remember adding sugar when making milk tea?"
Xiao Yihuang's expression was slightly hesitant. It was true, but that was what the book taught!
"First of all, you have to know that not everyone likes sweets. Some prefer a slightly sweet taste, some prefer sugar-free taste, and some like desserts but want to drink them because they are afraid of obesity. So it is very important to control the sugar content at this time."
"When making milk tea, don't add sugar first. This makes it easier to control the sweetness. Are you confused about the production process of other milk teas?"
Xiao Yihuang: "..."
Isn’t brewing milk tea the same? Why is the basic production process different for each type of milk tea?!
Meng Xiaofan was emotionless and very cold: "The last point is also the most important one."
"Whether you're making milk tea or doing anything else, ensure your own safety first! You clearly had the tools just now, but you poured it directly into the pot. Are you too thick-skinned? Or is it not painful enough? Tools exist for convenience, and every tool has its reason for existence."
"Read the regular work procedures first. I will send you the safety operation guide later. Remember it well and memorize it. I will conduct a random check at this time tomorrow." Meng Xiaofan left ruthlessly.
Xiao Yihuang: "..."
Why does it feel like his sister is becoming more and more like his father? Oh no, more like the teacher!
Xiao Yihuang frowned, and soon he happily received a new pile of document packages.
After another half month of specialized training, Xiao Yihuang finally became a successful apprentice. Even the chefs were amazed at the milk tea he made.
Xiao Yihuang, who was young and had never experienced the society of favoritism or beatings, did not know what it meant to bow to the boss for money, and he could not change his expression and praise a stone as a rare and precious stone rarely seen in the world.
Once again, he felt so powerful that he wished a client would come right away so he could show off his skills.
To save costs, he prepared a plan for purchasing tools. New machines were too expensive, so Xiao Yihuang decided to buy second-hand equipment to last him a while.
There are so many devices for transfer online that it’s dizzying.
A 2.5X6 meter second-hand mobile food truck that was 80% new cost 4,500 yuan, and the entire set of second-hand equipment, new tools, advertising signs, etc. cost 15,000 yuan.
In order to meet hygiene standards, he even went to the trouble of applying for a business license, food business license, health certificate and other certificates, which took up some time.
After everything was ready, Xiao Yihuang began to go out for market research.
Their home is within the scenic area, and there are many tourists coming and going here, but all the stalls are already owned, so Xiao Yihuang can only find another way.
Xiao Yihuang found that there were no empty seats in any place that was even slightly bustling. He left early and came back late every day, and finally he found a place -
A newly built amusement park located on the outskirts of Beijing is recruiting businesses. The monthly rent is 3,000 yuan, the sanitation fee is 200 yuan, and the deposit is 1,000 yuan.
The market is open from 5pm to 10pm.
There are many new houses built in that area, but they are in the delivery period. Most owners are working on renovations, and there are very few people moving in. However, from a long-term development perspective, business will definitely be good in the future.
In addition to these newly built communities, there are also old communities nearby. There is a primary school not far from a bus stop. There will be more people during rush hours, not to mention holidays and weekends.
Xiao Yihuang considered it for a long time and finally decided to rent the third stall in the second row.
It’s not that he didn’t want to rent a front row seat, but those had already been taken by others, and among all the remaining stalls, that seat was the closest to the front.
After finally preparing everything he could think of, Xiao Yihuang drove his second-hand mobile food truck and headed towards his stall.
At Xiao Yihuang's neighbor's stall, there is an old lady selling spicy hot pot on the left, a couple selling barbecue on the right, and an old man in front selling grilled sausages, Snow King milk tea, mung bean smoothie, drinks, draft beer, ice cream, grilled eggs, hamburgers, and spicy strips.
As soon as he came in, Xiao Yan's handsome appearance attracted the attention of the nearby stall owners.
The spicy hot pot lady was very enthusiastic towards Xiao Yihuang. She started asking all kinds of questions right away, including where he lived, how many people were in his family, how old he was, and whether he was single. She wanted to know everything clearly.
After receiving the information, the spicy hot pot lady turned around and curled her lips.
This guy is handsome, but he loves to brag! He even lives in Tianchi Mountain! Does he really think he doesn't know how expensive the houses there are?! He's obviously a vain person!
The couple who run the barbecue stall next door are also very friendly. After all, they are not in competition with each other. On the contrary, it is normal for customers to want to drink milk tea after eating too much barbecue. In fact, their business can also boost the business of this young man.
The old man opposite looked unhappy.
When Xiao Yihuang wasn't around, most of the nearby customers would buy drinks from him. Wouldn't Xiao Yihuang's arrival mean he'd be taking away his customers? So, the sausage vendor pointed a fan at the pan of roasted eggs, blowing all the smoke toward Xiao Yihuang's stall.
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