He only needed to get five ducks, tie them up and put them in the pannier. He didn't even bother to get a bag! Speaking of which, he was busy with all the work, and even the bag was getting tight.
They arrived at the gate of the compound smoothly. Before Ye Zhiqiu could get his ID to register, Master Han Jing, who knew him, waved him over.
Ye Zhiqiu said with a smile: "Hey, Brother Han, why are you so energetic today? Are you going on a blind date?"
It’s not Ye Zhiqiu’s fault for talking nonsense. This Master Han Jing always has an unshaven beard, but today he dressed up very neatly, so it’s hard to recognize him at first glance.
Han Jingshi smiled and said, "Hey, Xiaoye, are these ducks for Xiaojun and the other one?"
"Yeah, my two brothers are getting married, so they have to help with the ingredients for the wedding banquet. I've been busy with these things for them all day."
Han Jingshi handed Ye Zhiqiu a cigarette, which made him feel a little strange. It wasn't that he looked down on them, but these guys were usually very stingy. They were all men who had to save money to support their wives and families, so few of them could be generous.
So after Ye Zhiqiu lit the match, he said with a smile, "Brother Han, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't try to sugarcoat me. Are you testing me with a cigarette?"
Han Jingshi knew Ye Zhiqiu a little bit, and his words were quite sharp, so he didn't get angry. He coaxed him like a child: "Hey, what are you talking about? Everyone knows that Xiao Ye is a buyer, and there is no sugar-coated bullet that you can't get.
I just need your help with something. Well, haven't I moved my wife and kids to the city? You know I'm from Henan, and my wife really can't cook the food here!
I just wanted you to help cook a meal and entertain my comrades and leaders so that I can ask them to help find a job for your sister-in-law! Can you help me with this matter? After we are done, can I give you a peony that I stole from the leader? "
Ye Zhiqiu curled his lips and said, "You want to get rid of me with just a cigarette? I don't want to do it. I don't need your cigarette! But if you offer me two glasses of wine, I will reluctantly accept this job!"
Han Jingshi was delighted. He slapped his thigh and said happily, "Cheers! I have to toast you a few times!"
Ye Zhiqiu raised an eyebrow and stopped joking with him. Instead, he asked seriously, "Well, write down the address for me. Who are the people you're entertaining? And write down what dishes you're going to prepare."
Han Jingshi quickly took out a pen and a small notebook, and after writing down the address, he felt a little embarrassed, so he turned to Ye Zhiqiu and asked embarrassedly: "Xiao Ye, I don't know how to put it properly. My leader is from Hunan.
My comrades are from Guangxi and Hebei, so I'm really not sure what to make of this dish! Besides, I only have a duck right now, and my friend and I ordered pork, but we haven't gotten the chicken or fish yet..."
"People in Hunan, Hebei, and Guangxi can all handle spicy food, so tomorrow's dishes will be spicy. How many people are there? Do you want an old hen for the chicken? I can help you with that. How much pork did you get?"
"Including my wife and two kids, there must be ten people! You can help me with whatever you want to do with the chicken. The duck is only a little over three pounds. As for the pork, my friend asked me to help me with eight ounces of pork belly."
After thinking for a moment, Ye Zhiqiu said to Master Han Jing, "Well, I'll make boiled chicken for you, and prepare a normal dipping sauce and a spicy dipping sauce.
I'll get you a grass carp and make you a spicy boiled fish, the pork and make you the highly acclaimed twice-cooked pork, the duck is braised, and I'll make you a tomato and egg soup, a mixed salad, and some fried peanuts.
You give me eight dollars, and besides the duck and pork, you can get a few eggs yourself. I'll arrange the rest for you, so that I won't have a headache about how to cook if you don't have the ingredients by the time the time comes!"
Hearing Ye Zhiqiu help with the ingredients, Master Han Jing was so happy that he quickly took out ten yuan and thanked him, saying, "Thank you so much, Xiaoye! Take these ten yuan first. If it's not enough, tell me when the time comes and I'll make up for it!"
Ye Zhiqiu didn't hesitate to take the money and the slip of paper, writing down the dishes himself. Then he asked and learned that he was going to treat everyone in the evening, so he arranged to go there at four o'clock and asked him to wait at home for him to cook.
There are quite a few such banquets, but the fact that Han Jingshi's leader is willing to come to visit proves that he has definitely agreed to the work arrangement.
Otherwise, people who are generally unwilling to be guests will find it difficult to refuse when they are at the dinner table facing their old subordinates.
Speaking of which, this Han Jingshi also looked to be about thirty years old, but Ye Zhiqiu had no idea how old he was. He didn't mind doing this kind of work, after all, it would allow him to make many friends.
Just like Ma Banghua and his family, Ye Zhiqiu made friends with both families after cooking for them a few times. He even had a say in the Mu and Sun families.
If you encounter any problems in the future, people might help you out just because they know you!
Pushing his bicycle to the downstairs of He Yongjun's house, Ye Zhiqiu knew that no one was home at this time. He locked his bicycle and climbed up to the second floor with the five ducks in his hands.
Not long after I knocked on the door, both families opened the door!
Ye Zhiqiu quickly said to the two aunts, "Aunt Chen, Aunt Feng, I got some ducks today, so I'll send them over first, so that we don't have to deal with too many things at once tomorrow."
Ma Banghua's mother, Chen Xiaojuan, happily helped take the duck and said, "Xiaoye, you've worked so hard. I'll put the duck in the chicken coop here for now. Go make some tea for Xiaoye."
"Okay, Xiaoye, you've been working so hard in this hot weather. Come in and enjoy the fan. It's all thanks to you that your brother Yongjun and the others are doing well! On their wedding day, I'll make sure he toasts you twice!"
Ye Zhiqiu followed him into the living room and said cheerfully, "Aunt Feng, don't be so polite. I only have Brother Yongjun and a few other good friends. If not him, who else should I help?"
He Yongjun's mother is Feng Zhaodi, who is not the same Feng as Feng Xiaomei's family. This aunt is a very interesting person.
In Ye Zhiqiu's opinion, if she could get together with Wang Xiaolan, the two of them would definitely be able to chat for a long time!
Just as Feng Zhaodi turned on the fan and poured tea for Ye Zhiqiu, she asked curiously, "Xiao Ye, have you and that girl from my family met up lately? How's your relationship going? Are you ready to meet her parents?"
Ye Zhiqiu almost spit out his tea. Aunt Feng is so gossipy!
He said with a smile: "Auntie, let's talk about Brother Yongjun and Sister Yulan. When can I give you a grandson..."
"Hey, they're getting married soon, what's there to talk about? We, as parents, only care about their marriage, but how they live their lives after that is their business!
It’s more important to talk about you. That girl is so pretty! She looks like she’ll be easy to raise. You have to seize the opportunity…”
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