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Chapter 404 A little test of one’s skills

My father is only looking for me, not my brother? Zhao Kui is a little strange. The two brothers study in the same academy, and both of them are healthy. Why is he only looking for me? On weekdays, my father comes, or

You can find two people, or you can find your younger brother alone. Especially when distinguished guests come to the family, because your knowledge is far behind that of your younger brother, the younger brother can earn money for the family by writing a poem, painting, etc. in front of the guests.

Face, I can't even live up to the simplest match, I can only bring shame to my family. He had a vague feeling in his heart that this time my father came to me, it might be related to my grandfather's dream.

The carriage was at the door, and his father took him into the carriage. He kept a dark face and said nothing all the way. The carriage moved very slowly. It was only an hour's drive, but it took a full day. It could be seen that his father was doing something.

It was an important decision not to let the servant drive the horse away.

This silence made people breathless. He asked timidly: "Father, is it because of Grandpa's dream?"

"Oh, how do you know that your grandpa gave me a dream?" Father clenched his fists and asked, "The old man also gave you a dream?"

"Yes, my grandfather told me to learn cooking." He lowered his head, glanced at his father secretly, and said, "But cooking is a profession, and I don't know why my grandfather would give me such a dream.

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Yesterday, Zhao Yuanwai had the same dream. He also knew that his eldest son had no talent for reading, and no matter how hard he worked, he could only read a few words. He also wanted his son to change his career and stop studying.

Find something to do. However, he was unwilling to listen to his grandfather's words and become a cook. If his son picks up a kitchen knife today, the whole family will make people laugh tomorrow. The social trend is such that in the Southern Song Dynasty, everyone

A wealthy businessman who is proud of his studies has no social status, let alone a cook. The so-called immortality is completely invisible. Grandpa Grandpa also said in his dream that the Heavenly Court has recruited a total of 81 heavenly chefs.

, this difficulty is more difficult than taking the Jinshi exam. Does his son have such talent? After hearing his son's answer, Zhao Yuanwai asked: "Do you also think that being a cook is a despicable profession?"

"No, no." He hurriedly waved his hand and said, "My son has no talent in studying. If he has a craft, it would be good if he doesn't hinder the family's livelihood. I leave the matter of honoring our ancestors to my second brother."

"Do you really think so?" Zhao Yuanwai asked, "Do you think being a cook is a skill that is not shameful?"

"It's a shame to just sit there and live in vain." He raised his head and said, "Everyone goes to school to become an official. There are so many vacant official positions in the world. If there is no position, just idle around. If you go on for several generations, you can only get out but not get in, and your family's fortune will eventually decline.

Scooped out.”

"Do you really think so? My father will buy a few houses for you in Pantan, hire a few out-of-town guys, and you can open a restaurant, but you are not allowed to say that he is my son." Zhao Yuanwai clenched his fists again.

Make up your mind.

A few dozen days later, the restaurant was rented and was being decorated. Pots, pans, spoons, and various seasonings were purchased one after another. Commonly used ingredients such as rice and noodles were already prepared. Dishes could not be stored for a long time, and none of them had been purchased yet.?

With the sound of horse hoofs, a large escort team came. When they saw the restaurant, they walked in. The waiter was smart and hurriedly blocked the door and said: "Dear guests, our restaurant has not opened for business yet. Please come back in a few days to support us.

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The leader pointed to the couplet in the restaurant and said: "Gathering dishes from the north and the south, and inviting distinguished guests from the east and west. Is this how we entertain? Damn it, we have traveled so much, and we just want some noodles from our hometown."

I can't find it. We haven't opened the business yet, so we won't run out of flour. We can't stop. Just make it work. If we can't make it, I've ripped off your sign. This isn't because you guys are unreasonable, it's because it's written on your sign.

It’s a collection of dishes from the north and the south.”

After saying that, he ordered the escort team to pull the horse and rush in. There were more than a dozen escorts in the escort team, all of them were tall and thick. How could the guys stop them? He quickly informed the boss and said: "Shopkeeper, there are escorts coming from the front.

It seems that the escort flag belongs to the famous Tianfeng Escort Bureau in the north. They want to move in and eat noodles when called, and the little one can't stop them. These escorts are notoriously tricky."

Everyone here is a guest. I have learned so much in books and have never done anything before. It’s okay to practice with them. Zhao Kui said excitedly and eagerly: “It doesn’t matter, I will cook it for them myself.”

The waiter was a newly recruited northerner, his surname was Qian, and he was not familiar with him. When the shopkeeper said that he wanted to make the noodles himself, he hurriedly brought a large bag of flour and a wooden basin, and also picked up a bucket of water and waited beside it.

I saw the shopkeeper pouring water and flour into the wooden bucket, picking up a spoon and adding more than a dozen spoons into it at once. The waiter was stunned, is there anyone who kneads noodles like this? I am not a spoon chef, and I have never kneaded it before, but look

It was a lot, and the noodles were mixed with water one at a time. I saw the shopkeeper's hands flying, and he couldn't help shouting "good".

The escort heard the noise and came over. He saw Zhao Kui's hands moving faster and faster. In less than half a pack of cigarettes, the noodles were ready and the softness was just right. The escort looked at it and became suspicious and said:

"I didn't expect that the shopkeeper is Lian Jiazi."

After saying that, she put her hand on his shoulder and pressed it down hard. He grinned in pain and said, "Let go, let go quickly."

The head guard saw that he was frivolous in his lower body, did not know martial arts, and was very strong in kneading noodles, so he was relieved and continued to observe. The head guard traveled all over the country and had a wide range of knowledge. He knew that gluten and tendons were kneading, and even kneading.

Zhao Kui kneaded the dough with both hands vigorously, and after a while, the dough became a tough ball. After kneading, he used a rolling pin to roll the dough into thin sheets, added cornstarch, and rolled it several times.

, use a knife to cut the noodles into inch-wide noodles. The waiter had already boiled the water in the big pot. After the noodles were put into the pot, Zhao Kui watched the changes in color and shape and counted the time. When the time was up, he added more

After adding some salt, wine, spices and vinegar, I started the pot without adding any vegetables.

Can noodles be delicious without vegetables? However, the restaurant has not opened yet, so we can’t find any dishes. This time we are hosting the escorts from the notoriously difficult Tianfeng Escort Agency. The waiter stood aside with hesitation.

Zhao Kui said to him confidently: "What are you still doing here? Hurry up and bring it to these gentlemen."

He once secretly made this noodle in the college cafeteria, and it was super delicious. Because he didn't use the college's food, no one found out. At that time, he even proudly changed a poem for this noodle.

"Magpie Bridge Immortal, Hand-made Noodles"

Flour and water, yin and yang are mixed together, and kneaded for thousands of times until it is just right. Use a rolling pin to roll it into a dough, and then use a knife to cut it into inches wide.

The water in the pot is boiling and churning like a waterfall. Hurry up and pour in the noodles. If you can control the heat carefully, you won't be afraid of not being able to keep the guests.

Today, I just wanted to try my hand at these wealthy people.

The escort stuffed the noodles into his mouth and made no sound for a while. After a while, he reached out and slapped the table and shouted: "His grandma is a bear, her noodles are so chewy."

Zhao Kui was from the south and couldn't understand what he was saying. He only knew that "grandma is a bear" was a curse word, and "thief" was naturally not a good word. The voice was so loud that he shivered in fright. He felt confident just now.

I went too far and offended these men. I quickly bowed and apologized: "Heroes, if you did a bad job, I will redo it for you."


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