When Yun found out that evening, she couldn't help but give Tian Sangui a good scolding. Although she didn't want to let Tian Lao Er go,
However, considering that brat's temper, Madam Yun turned her face away with a pained expression, not wanting to get involved in the matter.
"Second brother, you better learn some skills for me, so that that brat doesn't ruin you."
"Your mother will take care of Qin Shi and the children, so you can focus on your work and come back to visit whenever you have time!"
The implication was clear: Tian Lao Er was worried about his wife and children, so he had to come back to visit them, and he would have to express his gratitude to Yun Shi.
Tian Sangui was wild and short-tempered, but he wasn't petty when it came to people, a fact that Yun Shi understood very well.
If Tian Lao Er wants to deceive everyone, he'll probably have to put in some effort.
Qin was reluctant, but remembering what her second son had told her, she secretly endured it, vowing that she would never be separated from him again until the day he came back to take her and the child away!
As dawn broke, Qin and her children saw Tian Lao Er off under the big locust tree. When the donkey cart left, Qin could not hold back her feelings of parting and chased after it.
Tian Lao Er's throat tightened: "Go back, take care of yourself and the children, and wait for me to come back!"
"Let's go back!"
As Tian Lao Er called for her to go back, Qin Shi finally stopped, supporting herself on her knees with her hands, panting heavily.
Tian Lao Er and his donkey cart gradually disappeared into the blur of tears.
We arrived in the county around 9 a.m.
Tian Laosi drove the car directly to the back door of the restaurant.
Hearing the commotion, Lanjuan ran over to open the door. Seeing that it was Tian Sangui and his family, Lanjuan happily called out to the workers who were busy in the yard.
"The shopkeeper is back! Come out and help!"
Several handsome young men hurriedly put down their spatulas and came out to scoop out cucumbers.
Tian Sangui led Tian Lao Er to the front hall.
He called out to the busy figure, "Lancheng, come here!"
Lan Cheng heard a familiar voice and turned around to see that it was indeed Tian Sangui.
"Third Manager, you're back!"
Lan Cheng looked delighted and ran to her in a few steps.
Tian Sangui was a month older than him, so Lan Cheng called him "sister" without her stopping him.
"My second uncle will be learning to run a waiter from you starting today. You should explain the precautions to him carefully, so he can help you reduce your workload in the future!"
Tian Sangui casually pointed behind him.
Let Tian Lao Er be taught by Lan Cheng for a few days.
She then went to check on the kitchen.
When the three pot-bellied cooks saw Tian Sangui enter, they hurriedly nodded and bowed politely.
"Third Manager is here. Your secret seasonings and sauces are almost used up. When would you have time to make some more?"
Tian Sangui nodded: "Yes!"
Upon checking the seasoning bamboo tube, there was indeed a little left.
Although it's not much, it'll last until tomorrow.
Simply fill the bamboo tubes in the space warehouse at night!
Take a stroll around, look at the bone broth they're making, and savor it with a small spoon.
"It's too bland. Add some more seasonings and simmer over medium heat for another half hour."
"Yes, yes!"
She then walked behind the next cook and saw him frying fish balls using the method she had taught him.
The counter was covered with wooden basins of various sizes, filled with sliced meat, pork ribs, meatballs that had split open, and so on...
Tian Sangui tasted them one by one: "Not bad, your skills have greatly improved, keep up the good work!"
"Hehe, thank you for the compliment, Manager Xie!"
The cook blushed slightly, feeling embarrassed by the praise.
"By the way, shopkeeper, we're running low on appetizers. Could you prepare some more when you have a spare moment?"
"knew!"
After checking around, there wasn't much to worry about in the kitchen, so she asked Lanjuan and her brother to continue keeping an eye on things for her.
After moving the vegetables, Tian Laosi found Tian Laoer and showed him around the house, going upstairs and downstairs.
"Treat this place like your own home. If there's anything you're not comfortable with, tell San Gui. She's all bark and no bite."
When Tian Lao Er heard what Tian Lao Si said, he immediately felt less reserved.
"Fourth brother, I entrust my wife and children to your care. I will be eternally grateful!"
"We're all brothers, it's only right that we take care of each other, why are you saying thank you?"
The two brothers exchanged a few jokes, and then Tian Laosi drove the donkey cart back to Tianjia Village. He was still worried about Zhang Shi and the children at home.
With his second brother here and the county magistrate frequently visiting, San Gui felt quite at ease.
But I still come to check it out every now and then.
Tian Sangui packed some chilled sweet water for Tian Laosi to take on the journey to cool him down, and also packed some roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) for him to eat on the way.
"Dad, if it gets hot on the road, find a shady spot, drink some water, eat something, and wait until it cools down before continuing your journey. Don't catch a heatstroke!"
"Okay, I know, you go ahead and get busy!"
Not long after Tian Laosi left, Magistrate Tan walked straight to the backyard with his hands behind his back.
"Hey, San Gui, you seem to be having a leisurely day?"
Tian Sangui got up from the rocking chair and took two steps forward with a smile.
"Since I hired a few helpers, I've had a lot less work to do!"
"Hahaha!" Magistrate Tan laughed, pointing at her with his finger.
"You should have done this a long time ago. Look around, which restaurant owner cooks personally?"
"But speaking of which, your chefs' cooking is quite delicious. I suppose you, as their owner, have given them a lot of pointers behind the scenes?"
Tian Sangui invited the county magistrate to the usual place: "They are all smart, they learn quickly, and they have saved me a lot of trouble!"
"Are you still the same as always today?"
"Mmm, add another bowl of chilled agar jelly, I love that!"
"Haha, okay!"
Tian Sangui smiled and took the menu that Tian Lao Er handed over when he came in. She skillfully drew numbers on it.
"Send it to the kitchen, and bring two more bowls of agar-agar!"
Tian Lao Er hurriedly bowed and smiled obsequiously before going to carry out his duties!
Tian Sangui then brought up the more important matter.
"Your Excellency, I have a request that I hope you will grant!"
Magistrate Tan raised an eyebrow at her: "Tell me about it!"
Tian Sangui then spoke frankly: "I want to build a three-courtyard brick and tile house in Tianjia Village, and I would like to ask the county magistrate for his approval!"
Hey, I thought she was going to take him to the countryside again!
"That's easy. Just go to your village head and ask him to issue an approval document. I'll stamp it!"
Magistrate Tan smiled gently, and Tian Sangui was overjoyed upon hearing this.
According to local custom, brick and tile houses could only be built openly and legitimately with the approval of the county magistrate.
Otherwise, if someone reports them, they will face the risk of going to jail.
"That's wonderful, thank you so much, Magistrate! This meal is on me, and I'll also serve you a serving of loquat wine!"
I once heard the village head say that the approval process for building brick and tile houses could take anywhere from half a month to a year and a half, and sometimes even required a reminder from the county magistrate.
Now, given her connection with the magistrate through their shared love of food, it's just a matter of a word. With such preferential treatment, she should be the one to treat everyone to this meal today.
"Very well, since that's the case, I won't stand on ceremony!"
"No need to be polite, feel free to be open!"
The magistrate couldn't see the joy in her eyes. He liked Tian Sangui's personality, which was one of the few things he liked, plus she was a very good cook.
Whenever he came here, he ate to his heart's content, and as long as she didn't ask for too much, he was happy to help her.
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