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Chapter 81 actually has this lame plot about amnesia caused by a car accident!
There was genuine confusion on Lu Shixu's face.
When Nanzhi saw this, he became furious.
She thinks she got the role of a villain in a food anime, not the heroine who runs away with the baby in a domineering CEO's novel.
As for Nan Yi's background, he never thought of hiding it!
If you calculate Nan Yi's birth month, you will know that when she was conceived of him, they were in love.
At that time, the conflict between her and Lu Shixu began to emerge, but it was not intense.
On the contrary, thanks to Lu Shixu's efforts, the surface peace was maintained.
In the eyes of others, they are still a happy and sweet couple on campus!
What did Lu Shixu mean by this?
Could she still have an affair with another man while they were in love?
He was simply questioning her character!
Besides, didn't he know how bad his temper was?
When he saw her talking to other boys in the library, he was so angry that his teeth were about to break, and he secretly ran to warn them.
It is precisely because of this suffocatingly strong possessiveness that they often clash and eventually break up...
Why was he pretending to know nothing now?
Anger burned Nanzhi's throat, and she almost couldn't control herself from asking these questions!
Sudden!
A flash of inspiration struck her!
Nanzhi's overheated brain began to cool down, and her rationality gradually returned.
Something is wrong.
Something is wrong!
The 12 years in another world made her slowly let go of this relationship, to the point that even her memory of it began to blur.
But with these contacts with Lu Shixu, details of the past gradually emerged.
Nanzhi found that she had overlooked a very important issue—
He acted as if he really didn't think Nan Yi was his child!
And he accepted this fact calmly.
Is this possible?
Lu Shixu was once so paranoid that he didn't want her to say a word to anyone else.
Even if he says that if we break up they will pretend they never knew each other, hasn't he done that many times before?
With Lu Shixu's previous meticulousness, he would definitely investigate Nan Yi's origins immediately.
No matter what he was thinking, this shouldn't be his reaction!
Unless...
He really knew nothing and had no memory.
Not even knowing about their feelings and past.
In an instant, a very ridiculous guess popped up in Nanzhi's mind!
"Have you...lost your memory?"
After Nanzhi asked this question, he almost laughed himself out loud.
What on earth was she thinking?
How could she lose her memory...
etc.
Why did Lu Shixu have such a strange expression?
Nanzhi looked at the details of Lu Shixu's facial muscles inch by inch.
Lu Shixu didn't answer.
He just frowned slightly.
A very subtle, unintentional movement.
But as the memory returned, the understanding of Lu Shixu that had settled in Nanzhi's body began to resurface.
Nanzhi judged without hesitation that—
She guessed right.
"Why did you lose your memory? An accident? A car accident? Or..."
Good, it was a car accident.
Nanzhi has so many complaints that he has no words to say.
Should she say that this is indeed a world of fiction?
What era is this? There are still such clichéd plots as amnesia caused by a car accident!
This made Nanzhi feel indescribably subtle.
I can't say I'm happy, let alone angry.
She fell into silent thought and didn't want to say anything.
Lu Shixu couldn't remain calm.
He felt as if Nanzhi saw through him completely during those few subtle movements.
This was a feeling he hadn't had since he turned 18.
Even the family's shrewd grandfather couldn't judge his thoughts and emotions from his reactions.
And the Nanzhi in front of him did it easily.
Why?
"You know me!"
Lu Shixu immediately judged!
Nanzhi raised the corner of his mouth:
"I don't know him."
"lie."
If it was just guessing before.
Now, I am 100% sure!
But Lu Shixu didn't feel offended.
On the contrary, his heart, which had been frozen for thousands of years, was now quietly cracking.
A little joy popped out from the crack.
It spread throughout his body in an instant, making every cell in his body feel happy.
This feeling is very strange.
But Lu Shixu did not resist.
He even expected Nanzhi to tell him about their past.
South Branch...
She had sorted out her thoughts and feelings in the shortest possible time.
No matter how ridiculous, no matter how unbelievable.
Car accident amnesia is what happens!
Is this God's arrangement?
She simply went with the flow:
"Okay, we know each other, but it's just acquaintances."
"So how did you meet?"
Lu Shixu persisted in getting to the bottom of the matter.
It seems that he will not give up until he gets the answer.
Nanzhi simply told him:
"We had a conflict, it was very unpleasant, and our relationship was very bad!"
This sentence can be perfectly summed up by the ex-boyfriends and girlfriends after breaking up!
Nanzhi felt that she was not lying, at most she was hiding something!
Lu Shixu: "What should I do?"
"It's every citizen's duty and responsibility, isn't it?"
"I don't believe it."
Nanzhi raised her eyebrows slightly and asked directly:
"Why don't you tell me what answer you want from me?"
Lu Shixu was speechless.
He lowered his eyelids, standing quietly with his tall and straight body, even more silent than the night.
But also seems to be able to see a glimpse of fragility.
Nanzhi turned her face away, remembering that he had the same expression when they broke up a few years ago.
But she doesn't want to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Nanzhi knew what words would anger Lu Shixu, so she said in a joking tone:
"Mr. Lu, if you always come to me like this, I would think you like me and want to pursue me."
Lu Shixu suddenly raised his eyes and pursed his lips quietly.
In my ears I could hear the sound of my pounding heart.
The cracks in the ice are quietly growing larger.
"I…"
"Unfortunately, I'm not interested in Mr. Lu. I don't plan on dating or getting married. I just want to raise my child well."
Nanzhi didn't seem to notice that she interrupted Lu Shixu.
She spoke in a relaxed tone, tilting her head and smiling.
But a sharp arrow shot through the air.
Lu Shixu's self-esteem was hurt unexpectedly, and he almost showed his embarrassment!
The noise in his ears was getting louder, but it only brought him annoyance.
"very good."
Lu Shixu also has his pride!
He is not so shameless as to rush to please a woman who rejected him!
It's not that I have to be with her!
It's just a strange and unfamiliar feeling.
Who said this is love?
Lu Shixu's jawline became more and more tense.
The sound was more like it was squeezed out from the cracks in the ice:
"I see."
After saying that, he immediately turned around, opened the door and got in the car.
Tao An, who was sitting in the front seat, looked at Lu Shixu through the rearview mirror in panic.
Lu Shixu raised his hand to loosen his tie, his eyes and eyebrows were indifferent and cold, untainted by worldly affairs.
"Get out of here."
"First...Okay, I get it."
Bentley sped away.
Nanzhi felt very calm.
Five years ago, she said in person that she would not regret breaking up.
I won't regret it now either. Chapter 82: I was young at that time
The relationship between Nanzhi and Lu Shixu is not so grand or earth-shattering, it is just an ordinary story.
That year, Nanzhi was 20 years old and was studying at Yenching University, the highest institution of learning in the country.
Because of her childhood experiences, she is smarter and more perceptive than her peers.
But in front of a truly shrewd person, she is still a blank sheet of paper that can be seen through at a glance.
Otherwise, she would not have easily believed Lu Shixu's lies and really thought that they met by chance in the library.
At that time, she was simply excited to meet a like-minded friend with whom she could talk about everything.
They chat and communicate all the time.
To the extent that Lu Shixu took up all her time and energy.
When Nanzhi came to her senses, she, who used to be popular, only had Lu Shixu as her friend.
Later, this only friend naturally became her official boyfriend.
Nanzhi didn't think anything was wrong.
She was immersed in the sweetness brought by love.
However, she had no idea that Lu Shixu's possessiveness was growing wildly, like vines, like shadows, like a big net, quietly spreading to every corner of her life.
For example, if a junior student approached her and he warned him secretly, it was no big deal.
The most outrageous incident was when Nanzhi went to work in a senior's milk tea shop.
Lu Shixu disagreed, but Nanzhi insisted on going.
Even though he was sulking and having the cold war with her, she didn't change her mind.
Nanzhi knew that although Lu Shixu didn't mention it, he should come from a wealthy family.
His clothes had no logos, but the workmanship and fabrics were top-notch;
the car he drove was just a low-key Volkswagen, but it was equipped with a dedicated driver;
the inconspicuous watch he wore was a global limited edition of a top watch brand that the male classmates talked about;
…
There are countless things like this.
So she didn't force Lu Shixu to understand her world.
But she never expected that Lu Shixu would ruin his senior's milk tea shop because of this!
This was the first time that Nanzhi faced Lu Shixu's cold-blooded and cruel side.
She was devastated and lost her temper at Lu Shixu.
Lu Shixu did not explain, but just admitted his mistake.
Although the two reconciled soon after, the issue behind it persisted and was never truly resolved.
So, when Nanzhi found out that Lu Shixu was not a student of their school at all, but an overseas recruit, an honorary professor whose academic halo was enough to kill people...
She really felt heartbroken.
What made Nanzhi angry was not just Lu Shixu's concealment.
Not long ago, the two of them talked about their future after graduation. Nanzhi enthusiastically planned their job hunting, marriage, house buying, etc., but Lu Shixu remained silent.
Only then did Nanzhi realize that Lu Shixu had never thought about their future.
She was like a clown, making a fool of herself in the stage of lies he had created.
She is tired.
Finally, we broke up in person.
This is the first time someone has proposed a breakup since they started dating for two years.
Lu Shixu was shocked and angry, and his emotional fluctuations were far greater than any time Nanzhi had ever seen.
And when she saw it, she actually felt a sense of pleasure of revenge!
Later, her grandfather became seriously ill and she left in a hurry.
She fainted at the funeral and found out she was pregnant...
The successive blows brought her to the brink of collapse, and she had to put aside her self-esteem and ask Lu Shixu for help.
But his number became an empty number, and the whole person seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth.
Since then.
To Nanzhi, Lu Shixu is just her ex-boyfriend.
…
Nanzhi now thinks that the relationship ended in a mess, and she was not completely blameless.
The experience of being abandoned in childhood has left her with a wary and suspicious character.
So she was unwilling to talk about the past and unwilling to give her whole heart.
Even at the sweetest times, we deliberately maintain a close distance.
Lu Shixu wanted to help her live an easier life, but she felt her self-esteem was hurt.
Beneath that gentle appearance is a soul that is more stubborn than anyone else.
Like a hedgehog—
When someone touches him, he can't wait to put up defenses.
After experiencing life and death, Nanzhi finally realized how naive his thoughts were back then.
But what can we do?
What happened is in the past.
Nanzhi switched states very quickly.
When she woke up the next day, she had forgotten yesterday's incident and her mind was full of the word "opening a store".
Nan Yi was sleeping soundly.
Nanzhi didn't care about anything else and pulled him out of the quilt.
"Hurry up, it's almost time for the appointment."
Yesterday they agreed to meet at her store at 6 o'clock in the morning.
It's already 5:50.
Nan Yi kicked his calves twice, mumbled a few words, and then reluctantly opened his eyes.
"Are you tired?"
Nanzhi felt a little distressed.
Nan Yi perked up in an instant:
"Not tired!"
Then his calves went weak and he almost fell.
Nan Yi regained his balance in time, pretended nothing had happened, and washed quickly and vigorously.
If you don't know, you might think he has a grudge against toothbrushes.
Nanzhi: "Be careful of bleeding."
Nan Yi: "Woo woo!"
He spit out the toothpaste foam in his mouth, but his hands obediently relaxed.
Nanzhi was not idle either. She simply washed herself with clean water and combed her messy hair.
Done!
[I was the only one who got up early in the morning to watch the live broadcast. ]
【Sisters and me too. 】
[I am different. I simply didn't sleep! ]
[Nanzhi's skin is so good that it makes people jealous! She is naturally beautiful! ]
[Hey, you know what, Nanzhi seems to be a lot prettier than in the first episode! ]
[I thought I was the only one who felt this way. No one responded to my comments yesterday...]
[Everyone is just watching the fun, no one is paying attention to the details. ]
…
In the camera, Nanzhi's changes were not obvious.
But in reality, the changes seen with the naked eye are huge!
When Nanzhi went downstairs and opened the door at 5:59, a ray of morning light just fell...
At that moment, her whole body seemed to be glowing!
Fu Chao and Xie Yu, who were standing outside the store, could not help but be dazzled.
Xie Yu was a little stunned.
Fu Chao was in a trance for a short time, then came to his senses:
"I didn't even notice yesterday that you looked very healthy!"
I wore makeup yesterday and went bare-faced today.
The difference is immediately apparent.
Nanzhi explained casually:
"I have been conditioning my body during this period, and the effect is good."
This immediately opened up Fu Chao's mouth!
He started to chatter like an old father:
"That's right! A healthy body is the foundation of everything! You were too thin before, and your cheeks were sunken. Now you look much better..."
Qing Xi pushed Fu Chao aside rudely:
"Uncle, you talk too much!"
Then he called the yawning Xie Anan and ran happily towards Nan Yi who had just come down the stairs.
"Yi Yi, did you sleep in the attic yesterday? I envy you so much! I want to sleep here too!"
"Brother Yiyi, can you see the stars when you look up at night? Are they beautiful?"
The chattering of the two children surrounded Nan Yi.
Nan Yi, all his sleepiness gone, raised his little head proudly. Chapter 83: Cubs work together!
Two minutes later, Qi Pei'er and Qi Zhang came.
Qi Zhang joined the cubs in playing happily.
Qi Pei'er began to think about the next arrangements with Nanzhi and the others.
There was a small cart parked outside the store, filled with brand new pots, pans, and utensils, which were specially purchased by the program crew and originally belonged to Xie Yu's breakfast stall.
Now that everyone has decided to open a shop together, Xie Yu's breakfast stall is of no use, so they just "make use of waste".
Now the store has been completely demolished and we can move the things here and use them directly.
As for the original automatic mahjong tables in the Nanzhi store, they were all cleared away yesterday in exchange for some start-up capital to purchase new things for them.
Now, everything is ready to start.
Then three pairs of eyes looked towards Nanzhi.
Nanzhi raised an eyebrow before saying,
"Then... let's start?"
Everyone was moved by the sound.
Xie Yu and Fu Chao took on the hardest physical work, moving things into the house one trip at a time.
The two men rolled up their sleeves and soon became sweaty from exhaustion.
Qi Pei'er took the cleaning tools and wiped every visible place in the store.
Seeing this, Nanzhi also wanted to lend a hand and do something.
result…
"Nanzhi, where should I put this thing?"
"Zhizhizhizhi! Come and see! This thing can't be put together!"
"The boss of the second-hand market is calling! Nanzhi, please answer the phone!"
"…"
Voices calling Nanzhi could be heard everywhere.
Nanzhi became the busiest person in the audience in the shortest time.
She is like a firefighter, running wherever there is a need.
Fortunately, she has clear thinking and rich experience.
No matter what problem you encounter, you can find a solution in the shortest time possible.
In a short period of time, the messy store began to become more and more orderly under her command...
[I woke up all of a sudden, my eyes widened! ]
[Once again, I deeply realized that this store will not fall apart! ]
[Didn't someone wait for them to fight and intensify the conflict? Do you think there is a conflict? ]
[Didn't you notice? No matter how fierce the argument was yesterday, as soon as Nanzhi opened her mouth, everyone fell silent! ]
[Nanzhi is not talking nonsense. My family runs a restaurant. Many of her suggestions are very pertinent! She is experienced! ]
[I just realized that Nanzhi is full of mysteries. What did she do before? A chef? A restaurant owner? Anyway, I don't believe she is just a female star! ]
[Yes, I don't even know where she went to college! What a mysterious woman! ]
[Isn't she a jerk? I've seen her interviews, she was hemming and hawing for a long time without saying anything, she has no idea at all!]
[But looking at her now, does she look uneducated and simple-minded? ]
…
There are four live broadcast rooms in total.
Each live broadcast room is focused on their protagonist, only occasionally capturing other people.
But as luck would have it, all the live broadcast rooms were discussing Nanzhi, and their eyes were uncontrollably on her.
The spotlight of the whole event was focused on her alone!
This made people jealous and dissatisfied.
Because everyone can see the role Nanzhi played in this.
at this time.
Except for the place where the little ones were playing, the whole store was bustling and noisy.
The four cubs squatted in a circle facing each other, fiddling with the "treasures" they had found from the attic yesterday.
They discussed with particular attention how to make use of these treasures.
Only Nan Yi was absent-minded and kept glancing behind him.
Finally, he simply stood up:
"I'm going to help!"
Then he ran over to Nanzhi, looked up and asked something, then joined the group of people moving things outside the store.
Compared with adult men like Fu Chao and Xie Yu, he was too weak to move large items.
He picked out the small and broken ones.
When Fu Chao saw this, he remembered Nan Yi's reliable and sensible performance in the past, and took the initiative to assign him tasks.
When the remaining three kids saw this, they were bewildered.
Xie Anan said softly: "Isn't it bad for us to just play like this?"
Qi Zhang's idea was more direct: "Then should we go and help too?"
Qingxi scratched his face awkwardly: "But my uncle told me not to make trouble."
No, that's not right.
How can the diligent kids come to help?
Very good!
The decision was made happily!
"Yi Yi! We are here to help you!"
The remaining three cubs joined in helping Nan Yi move things.
Originally, Nan Yi was moving a chair.
The chair was taller than he was, almost crushing him.
But the flesh on Nan Yi's little face was tense, he gritted his teeth, and dragged the wooden chair away!
It was just too much effort and her cheeks quickly turned red.
Until other cubs joined.
They worked together and even the heavy chair was no problem!
Fu Chao had just finished moving his things and was walking out. He immediately became anxious:
"This is too dangerous! What if someone gets hit? Quickly release it..."
"Need not."
Nanzhi stopped him, looked at the cubs with a smile, and thought this was a good idea.
When they put the chairs into place, they cheered and chattered as if they had accomplished a huge task.
Fu Chao couldn't help but laugh.
finally.
Thanks to the efforts of adults and children, the entire store has been completely renewed.
The booth against the wall was changed into a table for four, and on the other side there were 6 square tables and 2 round tables arranged in an orderly manner.
After passing through a small door, there is the kitchen. Every corner is spotlessly clean. Even the old dirt on the walls has been removed and restored to its original appearance.
Commonly used equipment such as gas stoves, woks, and condiment tables are placed along the wall, and the others are placed on the other side. The two sides are connected to form a right angle, which is what Xie Yu said is the L-shaped layout with the highest space utilization and is most suitable for small and medium-sized restaurants.
In addition, calligraphy and paintings on the wall such as "Prosperity" and "Wealth" were taken down, and the walls were kept clean and white, with only dried flowers and plants hung as embellishments.
There is no other decoration besides this, but the overall style is simple, generous and bright.
The dark-colored tables and chairs matched with the floor tiles of similar colors gave it a sense of antiquity, which was more stunning than expected!
Guests: "Wow."
Kids: "Wow."
Audience: "Wow."
Just at this moment, a voice came from the door:
"The dishes you ordered are here!"
The ingredients used in formal restaurants and small stalls are not of the same quality.
So Nanzhi took some time to go to the market yesterday, found a good source of goods, and had them deliver the goods every morning.
The person in charge of delivering the food was a young man whose facial features were somewhat similar to those of yesterday's boss. He was probably the boss's son.
He first stared at Nanzhi for a long time.
It was not until Fu Chao, who had followed him silently, glared at him that he quietly withdrew his gaze.
"Well, this is the food you ordered. Please sign for it if you are sure the quantity is okay."
Then he handed over the list.
Nanzhi glanced over and said,
"These dishes are not good. Bring us another batch."
The young man was anxious:
"Why not?" Chapter 84:
Nanzhi speaks mercilessly in front of Guan Gong:
"Nowhere."
The young man looked slightly annoyed.
He clenched his fists, and suddenly caught a glimpse of Fu Chao and Xie Yu who came out after hearing the sound.
His eyes rolled around, and his expression quickly became miserable and helpless:
"Aren't these vegetables all good? There's nothing rotten or bad. They're all picked up by my dad from the countryside early in the morning! He's over 60 years old, has high blood pressure and high blood lipids, and he has to get up at 4 a.m. every day to pick the vegetables. It's really not easy. Boss, please be kind and don't make things difficult for us, your small business."
The young man looked honest and simple, wearing a dirty T-shirt and gray pants.
When he is humble, he really looks like an honest person being bullied, which makes people feel sympathetic towards him.
It makes Nanzhi seem a little inhuman.
The audience in the live broadcast room also saw this scene.
Through the camera, they saw that all the vegetables on the ground were intact.
They all expressed their incomprehension of Nanzhi's behavior:
Aren't these dishes good?
[In fact, it is not easy to run a small business like this, so please be more tolerant. ]
[Yes, Nanzhi is a little too picky. I think this young boss is about to cry.]
[How pitiful! He worked so hard to deliver the food, and he was all dirty, but he was still turned away. ]
[Stars like Nanzhi have no sympathy for ordinary people! ]
[Emm, do I think this is a bit of a moral kidnapping? Whoever is weaker is right? ]
…
Fortunately, Fu Chao and Xie Yu behind Nanzhi didn't say a word from beginning to end.
He never even had a doubtful look in his eyes, and he stood firmly on Nanzhi's side from beginning to end.
Nanzhi was too lazy to waste time talking to the young boss.
She took out her cell phone, dialed the number, and pressed the speaker button.
Soon the call was connected, and a cheerful voice rang out:
"Hello? Boss Nan? Has my kid delivered today's food?"
Nanzhi asked coldly:
"Boss Yang, I'm afraid the dishes you delivered today don't match what I saw yesterday?"
Boss Yang on the other side was a little confused:
"No, that's not right! I chose everything according to the criteria you mentioned yesterday, there is no water at all! Boss Nan, I know how sharp your eyes are, how dare you show off your sword in front of Guan Gong!"
Nanzhi glanced at Boss Xiao Yang, whose expression changed slightly:
"Really? But all the vegetables I saw were substandard. The radishes were rotten, and the green leafy vegetables were not fresh. Do you think it would be invisible if you sprayed them with water? The bamboo shoots smelled so strongly of sulfur, do you think I couldn't smell it?"
Fu Chao twitched his nose quietly: Uh, he really didn't smell it.
Xie Yu secretly glanced at the vegetables: It turns out there are so many things to pay attention to.
These two people don't understand.
But Nanzhi is a real expert.
The few points she pointed out lightly had already made Xiao Yang break out in a cold sweat.
Perhaps Xiao Yang did not expect that Nanzhi's eyes could be so vicious even though she was so young!
No wonder his father said, "Showing off one's sword in front of Guan Gong!"
Xiao Yang clasped his fists in bitterness and silently begged Nanzhi for mercy, hoping that Nanzhi would let him go.
But his father is not a vegetarian either.
After Boss Yang was dismayed by Nanzhi's words, he quickly realized who was behind the trouble and apologized repeatedly.
Not only did he personally promise to change a batch of dishes, he also said that there would be discounts when ordering dishes from him in the future.
Nanzhi gave up reluctantly.
After about ten seconds, Xiao Yang's cell phone rang.
He answered with a frown on his face.
Even from two or three meters away, Nanzhi and the others could hear Boss Yang's powerful curses.
This scolding lasted for nearly five minutes.
Nanzhi and the others didn't move either. They just crossed their arms and listened with great interest.
After finally hanging up the phone, Xiao Yang felt completely depressed.
Nanzhi glanced at him, then said slowly:
"You do business, and I do business too. I understand you, so the diners deserve to eat stale food?"
This is not only said to Xiao Yang, but also to the audience.
As smart as she is, she had already predicted the direction of the barrage.
And in the live broadcast room, the screen was filled with guilty expressions.
[I suddenly realized that I was a big fool, believing everything others said. ]
[The routine is really too deep, this Xiao Yang is too good at acting! ]
[There's nothing wrong with being kind…]
[I think Nanzhi is right. They also run a restaurant now. If I were a customer, I would definitely not be happy.]
[What's wrong with being kind? If you are kind, you deserve to let the diners eat broken dishes! ]
…
After Boss Xiao Yang left with the dishes.
Fu Chao's tense back finally relaxed.
He seemed to have forgotten that he was broadcasting live, and said casually:
"Nanzhi, luckily you have a sharp eye! I almost believed that kid's nonsense just now! I felt sorry for him!"
Nanzhi said calmly:
"Boss Yang drives an imported Mercedes-Benz E."
Fu Chao was quiet in an instant.
The barrage fell into silence.
The starting price of an imported Mercedes-Benz E is at least RMB 500,000.
It's not a top luxury car, but anyone who can afford it is definitely not from a poor family.
The fact is that Boss Yang's vegetable business is very big.
Otherwise, Nanzhi wouldn't have taken a liking to their dishes.
The requirements for ingredients of a formal restaurant with a storefront and a fried rice stall at a night market are not the same.
Of course, this is the result of Nanzhi lowering its standards.
If she really looks at it from her own perspective, these dishes are not up to standard.
When she was in another world, she owned an entire county as a vegetable supply base.
Now, at least there should be a private farm.
The road to hard work is long and far.
At this time, another batch of ingredients arrived, this time it was meat.
There were also a bunch of things that looked like Chinese medicinal herbs.
Everyone was worried that Nanzhi would say "no" again.
Fortunately, all the meat passed the inspection safely this time.
Looking at the neatly arranged meat and medicinal herbs, everyone became curious.
Nan Yi opened his bright eyes and looked at Nan Zhi expectantly:
"Mom, what are you doing?"
Nanzhi smiled mysteriously:
"You will know soon."
She thought of many options regarding the first dish to be served when opening the restaurant to attract customers.
After thinking about it, there is nothing more suitable than this -
Nanzhi is the head chef and Xie Yu is the assistant.
Fu Chao and Qi Pei'er also joined the team doing odd jobs.
As for the four cubs including Nan Yi, they were just spectators.
Seven pairs of eyes, as well as countless pairs of eyes in the live broadcast room, all stared at Nanzhi's movements, curious about what tricks her magic hands could come up with.
They watched Nanzhi open the paper bag and take out the medicinal herbs inside, oh no, actually the spices.
Bags of dried tangerine peel, star anise, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and other spices were lined up in front of Nanzhi.
And she grabbed them carelessly, as if she was selecting generals on the battlefield, as if she was really just grabbing a handful at random.
Fu Chao happened to have an electronic scale at hand.
He secretly took the star anise that Nanzhi had picked, put it on the scale, and his eyes widened instantly:
"Exactly 75 grams!"
There is even 0 after the decimal point!
Not more!
Not less! Fu Chao was so shocked that he let out a low cry.
In fact, even if he doesn't say anything, everyone is paying attention to his seemingly "insignificant" little actions.
Qi Pei'er quietly instigated from behind:
"Weigh the others."
Nanzhi listened and smiled slightly.
I simply changed direction and put the spices on the electronic scale:
"Two ounces of cinnamon... um, that's 100 grams."
"100 grams of licorice."
"25 grams of cardamom."
"…"
Every time I weigh myself, the number after the decimal point is always 0 with incredible precision.
One time, when the electronic scale was slow to respond, everyone including Nan Yi, all the viewers in the live broadcast room, and even the director and other staff of the program group...
They all widened their eyes! They leaned forward! They held their breath!
Just like the moment before waiting for a goal!
And then...
"Wow! Exactly!"
"It's still 0!"
"Oh my goodness!"
"…"
Who could have thought?
Nanzhi can even make a casual weighing move come in a different way, and she even acts like she's performing!
Nanzhi, on the other hand, remained calm from beginning to end, without any self-doubt.
—The God of Cooking is so confident.
However, this performance also exposed her recipe to everyone.
Xie Yu thought the most carefully:
"Don't you need to hide something?"
Nanzhi smiled as she stuffed the spices into the bag and said,
"No need."
"Right! Even with a recipe it's impossible to make it taste exactly the same! The chef's touch and experience are the most important!"
Fu Chao wished he could become Nanzhi's spokesperson right now and couldn't wait to help explain.
Nan Yi, who was a beat slower, glared at Fu Chao, then nodded vigorously:
"My mother is the best!"
[Yibao is a little too cute. 】
[A young bud that is buried among the adults and is trying hard to stand out! 】
[Is Director Xie exaggerating? It's just a brine recipe. Is there any need to be so nervous? ]
[It's easy to talk, but now they are opening a store! Are you playing house? ]
[That's right! Isn't the grocery shopping incident just now enough to prove how difficult it is to open a store and how easy it is to fall into traps? ]
[You guys made me nervous! Should I be worried for a while? ]
[That's not necessary. Fu Chao is right. With the same set of textbooks, not everyone can go to Yanda? ]
…
Yes.
Now, the mysterious dish of Nanzhi has been unveiled—
Braised food!
This is a dish that everyone knows and is absolutely national-level!
The popularity of braised food can be seen from the number of braised food shops in the streets and alleys, as well as the currently popular braised duck necks and braised chicken feet.
Even professional chefs and food bloggers on the Internet will teach their fans from time to time to cook a pot of braising liquid and braise everything at home.
Because of this, everyone seemed to think they could comment on Nanzhi's cooking skills and immediately became excited:
[I know! I just braised duck bones last week! It was delicious! ]
[I am a little worried. The more this kind of dish is, the more it tests the chef's skills. ]
[Nanzhi: Are you questioning my level as the god of night market fried rice? ]
[Making fried rice well doesn't mean everything, be careful! 】
[Stop arguing. Don't you realize that Nanzhi's approach is different from others? ]
…
Not only the audience noticed it, but others also noticed it.
But one good thing about them is that they can ask directly -
Fu Chao: "Hmm? No light or dark soy sauce? What kind of soy sauce is this?"
Qi Peier snorted: "Of course you have to add chili to braised meat!"
Xie Yu joined in with a deep voice: "The store where I used to work would add onions, red dates and wolfberries."
Everyone is familiar with a different brine recipe.
Nanzhi explained slowly:
"There are three main types of marinated food: red marinated food, white marinated food and fermented marinated food. Red marinated food is the most common, which is what I use. However, there is no fixed recipe for marinade. It is the collision and brewing of complex spices. A slight change can make a world of difference in the final flavor."
As she spoke, her hands did not stop moving.
Get the pan ready, turn on the fire, and add oil.
Add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant.
Then add brewed soy sauce, Shaoxing Huadiao wine and rock sugar.
Finally, throw it into a cloth bag filled with spices.
Nanzhi: "The next step is to wait."
The others were dumbfounded: "Is that all? Nothing else?"
Nanzhi shook her head: "No more. This is fine brine, which is made with pure natural brewing products. It is very durable. As long as we change the spice pack every week and add other seasonings in proportion, we can use this pot until the end of the show."
"…and then it broke?"
"Of course not. It can last forever, but doesn't our show take half a month to record?"
It turns out that two weeks is not the limit for brine;
[Hundred-year-old broth? ]
[Will it really not go bad? If the brine is not changed, what is the difference between it and gutter oil? 】
[Haha, if it were me, I would definitely not eat it. I wouldn't even change the brine, it's so dirty! ]
[There is a shop downstairs from my house, and the sign says that all the stews are freshly made every day. Is it really okay for Nanzhi to do this? 】
[Can some people understand more about refined brine? This is the symbol of high quality in the brine world! The ingredients are all natural, so many stores don't use it now because the ingredients are expensive! ]
[Also, the level is limited. Fine brine requires a very high level of chef skills. If you are not careful, you will fail. The stores that dare to sell fine brine are all old shops with many years of history! ]
[Some people are hypocritical. If it were some century-old oden from a certain country, where a pot of soup is passed down for three generations, you would probably enjoy it! ]
…
Although some people in the barrage kept explaining how rare the fine brine is and what a pinnacle it is for a chef.
But Nanzhi did it with ease.
She only opened the lid twice.
Remove the ginger and scallion segments at once and skim off the foam.
Once the status was confirmed, it was settled.
So in everyone's eyes, cooking this pot of brine doesn't seem to be very difficult.
In a blink of an eye, Nanzhi had thrown in fresh beef and pork belly to cook.
The rich and mellow fragrance rolls like waves.
Inside and outside the kitchen, a group of people were looking on eagerly.
However, only Nan Yi, relying on his status as Nan Zhi's biological son, leaned against Nan Zhi's legs and kept asking:
"Mom, are you ok?"
It seemed like a long time had passed.
Nanzhi finally said, "It's time to eat."
Then he took a piece of beef out of the pot, cut off a small piece with a knife, blew on it, and put it into Nan Yi's mouth.
Nan Yi's eyes widened instantly!
Fu Chao came over in a second:
"Nanzhi, I want one too!"
Nan Yi is his biological son.
And Fu Chao...
Purely thick-skinned.
Fortunately, Nanzhi was used to it and smiled gently:
"Don't worry, everyone has it."
In a blink of an eye, everyone had a taste of the freshly-cooked braised meat.
No matter whether it was beef or pork belly, they were all equally shocked and stunned after putting them in their mouths!
How could it be so delicious!
Right before their eyes, with such simple seasoning, a truly divine delicacy was created! Chapter 86: Starting from the braised meat!
In the program recording room, Xu Lin waved his hand and said,
"Switch to our new camera."
The staff who didn't know the inside story were a little surprised.
Then he asked quietly:
"Isn't this a macro lens? When did you change it?"
"What's so strange about that? Isn't this what they use when filming food shows?"
"What? Are we a food show?"
"Isn't it?"
"Hey, stop talking nonsense. I'm drooling...gulp."
"Aren't we opening a store? Do you think we should be Nanzhi's first customers?"
"Is this considered cheating? I don't think it's good. What if the audience finds out..."
"Then I'll let my mom drive to buy it!"
"Well, that's not necessary. Director Xu just asked someone to ask. Yes, it's Xiao Hu, the new intern at the station. The guests don't know him."
"…"
With the professional-level ultra-high-definition macro lens for food documentaries, the distance between the picture and the food is infinitely shortened.
Therefore, every detail of the braised meat made by Nanzhi was fully revealed in the camera—
The braised meat was fished out and fell onto the chopping board with a "duang" sound, shaking like jelly.
The soup splashed, the gravy overflowed, and the boiling hot steam rose up.
The braised meat has been stewed until it is tender and crispy. When you cut it with a knife, the cross-section is rosy and tender, and even the fat has a crystal texture.
All the meat fibers are soaked in the aroma of the marinade. After being picked up and put into the mouth, there will be an explosive aroma every time you chew it, constantly rolling and dancing on the tip of your tongue.
No one would not be overwhelmed by this.
For a while.
Except for Nanzhi, everyone in the kitchen who ate the braised meat had an intoxicated expression as if they were "sucking".
[How delicious is this braised pork! I am drooling like crazy behind the screen! ]
[Is it that exaggerated? It's just braised meat.]
[Eh? This sounds familiar. Didn't someone say "It's just fried rice" last time? ]
[Hehehe Nanzhi is committed to slapping the face of everyone who doubts her craftsmanship! ]
[Haha, the fools are just envious here, but the smart people have already bought train tickets to go to Yanjing to eat braised pork, like me.]
[Wow, this is a road I never thought of! Wait for me, sis!]
[Team up! Let's go to Yanjing to eat braised pork together! ]
…
Nan Yi probably came to his senses first because he had tasted Nan Zhi's cooking skills.
With puffy cheeks and a shiny little mouth, he was determined to be the first to praise his mother.
Then he raised his thumb high:
"Mom! It's delicious!"
Nanzhi was smiling.
At this time, Qingxi also followed:
"Mom, it's so delicious! So can I have another piece?"
Nanzhi was stunned at first, then burst out laughing.
Nan Yi's face turned black.
He glared at Qingxi silently.
Unfortunately, Qingxi was still immersed in the aroma of the braised meat and didn't see it at all.
But Qingxi's shout was like turning on a switch.
Qi Zhang: "Mom, no, Auntie, your cooking skills are amazing! Ten times... a hundred times better than my aunt's!"
Qi Pei'er: "What nonsense are you talking about! Nanzhi, Zhizhi, do you need a half-sister? Then take a look at me. I can clean and wash for you, massage your shoulders and legs, and be your sweet and caring little sister!"
Xie Anan: "Auntie, I have never eaten such delicious braised meat, thank you!"
She has curly hair, big eyes, and a very sincere and well-behaved expression.
Like a soft cloud baby, even the voice is gentle and sweet.
No wonder a lot of people online are clamoring to make her their internet daughter.
Even Nanzhi was a little touched by the cuteness and raised her hand to touch Xie Anan's head.
Nan Yi, who was staring at Qing Xi, said: !
He came over and quietly pushed Xie An An away, standing between her and Nan Zhi.
Then, like a little sloth, it clung to its mother's legs, staring vigilantly at any dangerous target that might approach its mother and take her away.
Nanzhi was so happy that he hugged Nanyi and rubbed him around.
Nan Yi's face turned red, but she enjoyed it.
Others looked on with envy.
I just hate that I don't have such a fairy mother!
Fu Chao asked in a low voice:
"Can't we really eat more?"
"This is what the store wants to sell. Now that we've finished eating, what will the customers buy?"
Xie Yu was the most sober and calm one.
However, he paused and said:
"Unless we can't sell all of them, we can eat the rest."
...Well, Xie Yu wasn't very sober either.
Otherwise, how could it be possible that such exquisite braised meat would be sold out?
For example, Fu Chao muttered:
"That's it, there's no hope."
Everyone had a gloomy look on their face.
It seems that opening a store is no longer important, and my mind is only filled with braised meat, braised meat, braised meat!
Nanzhi smiled and said:
"Beef is quite expensive, and we have limited funds in the early stage of opening the store, so we can't eat too much. It will be fine after waiting for some time."
She is very confident about this.
Others are the same!
To be honest, the previous incident of being cheated when buying vegetables has greatly hit their self-confidence, making them almost lose confidence in opening a store!
Now, when eating this braised meat, the only thing in my mind is the four words "who else but me"!
What punching X's duck neck and kicking X's black duck!
Occupying the market of stewed food, opening chain stores and becoming popular all over the country...
Everything is
just around the corner!
etc.
They seem to be recording a variety show for kids?
Oh, never mind...
Fu Chao looked expectant:
"It will definitely take less than two days! As long as we have enough money, we can buy meat and braise it every day! We can eat braised meat every day!"
What a great ideal!
The others immediately showed their longing expressions!
Only the audience was unhappy:
[What's going on? How can a boss fight with customers for food? ]
[Too much! Too much! I want to file a complaint against you!]
[Where should I throw it? ]
[Hmm… I'm going to expose you guys online! Hurry up and sell more braised meat! ]
[It's so funny, everyone is crazy! On the crazy state of modern people! ]
…
However, Nanzhi did not expect others to endure that long.
There are many varieties of stewed food, from poultry, livestock meat, heads and hooves, to eggs, soy products, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. Even cold and hot food have different flavors!
So this pot of brine is not limited to stewing meat, but can be used to stew everything!
I saw Nanzhi picked the right vegetables, washed and cut them into pieces, and prepared to throw them in for stewing.
Everyone swallowed.
Then they said in unison:
"We're here to help!"
Everyone started to get busy.
Even the kids were not idle, doing what they could.
If you observe carefully, you will find that they are constantly glancing into the pot, and the words "braised meat" are clearly written in their eyes.
...Well, I found the motivation to be diligent.
Just as the store was bustling with activity, a voice came from the door:
"Is the boss here? When will it open?"
Everyone looked at each other in tacit understanding.
And Nanzhi walked out directly:
"Open Now!"
Refer to "Chinese Recipes", "Flavorful World", and "A Brief History of Food" Chapter 87: Huge crowds of people! Sold out!
While Nanzhi was boiling the brine and stewing the braised meat, everyone seemed to have lived in the kitchen.
The aroma of the braised meat turned into a rope that bound them tightly.
Even if something happens and he has to leave, he won't go too far and will only move within a few meters.
So, when the strong and overbearing aroma of stewed food wafted out from the back kitchen and drifted farther with the wind, until half the street was filled with the aroma of stewed food...
No one in the kitchen noticed that several groups of customers had already arrived before this customer spoke!
"What's that smell? It smells so good!"
"It smells a bit too good, maybe some special seasoning was added?"
"I can tell from the looks of it that you don't know how to eat. This stew tastes really pure and is absolutely natural!"
"Hey, there's no one in the store."
"Isn't it closed?"
"Then let's come back later."
"…"
After several such conversations took place.
Finally, a customer came who was tempted by the aroma of the stew and couldn't resist any more, so he asked.
Then Nanzhi came out.
She replied, "Open now," as if turning on some mysterious switch.
The people who were watching nearby all rushed over!
"So it's open for business!"
"You should have said it earlier!"
"Boss, what do you sell?"
…etc.
So the customer who asked this question doesn't even know what the store sells, but he still queues up?
This was the first thought in the minds of Fu Chao and others who followed out.
But when I think about it, the one who caused this phenomenon is Nanzhi's braised pork…
Hmm!
It suddenly became very easy to understand!
At this time, there were already about 10 people standing in front of the store.
There are nearby residents and the owner of the next-door shop.
There were even people who happened to run by in sportswear!
They all stopped to look at Nanzhi's braised meat, craning their necks and looking out.
Nanzhi: "Sorry, wait a moment."
She simply directed everyone to work together to set up a table at the door as quickly as possible.
Put out the chopping board, food boxes prepared in advance, electronic scales and other things.
Let Qi Pei'er, who is the most friendly and good at communication, be responsible for greeting guests.
Fu Chao and Xie Yu then carried out the large earthenware jars filled with braised meat and vegetables and placed them heavily on the table!
At this time, someone looked at them and felt that they looked very familiar.
As for Nanzhi, Xie Yu and Qi Pei'er, their faces are not yet known to the public.
But Fu Chao is different.
Then someone immediately pointed at Fu Chao:
"Hey, you're not that actor..."
The other guests looked at Fu Chao suspiciously.
Nanzhi stood in front of the table at the right time:
"Come on, everyone line up. Sir, what do you want?"
The customer who almost recognized Fu Chao:
"He looks so familiar... Hey hey hey! Don't squeeze me! This is my seat!"
"Stand here, stand here."
"Boss! What time does your store open? Is it open at night?"
"Do you have any braised dishes, boss?"
Everyone was talking at once, all paying attention to the queue and the braised meat.
In an instant, he left Fu Chao's identity behind.
The moods of the audience in the live broadcast room also changed from nervousness, to surprise, and then to a screen full of hahaha!
[It's so funny, my brother Fu is so shameless! ]
[How can the movie king be as charming as the braised pork! Even if I were Fu Ge's ten-year-old fan, I would still buy the braised pork first! After all, the braised pork will be gone once it's sold out, and I can only see my idol on TV later! ]
【You fake fan! 】
[Why did Nanzhi put the braised meat at the door? It makes a mess. After all the hard work in decorating the store, shouldn't we invite customers to come in and eat? ]
[Because it's braised meat, most people buy it and leave, so it's meaningless to let them into the store. ]
[Isn't it because it's still early and not yet time for lunch? ]
[Wait, so this small restaurant has been converted into a braised meat restaurant? ]
[I don't care, I just want to eat the braised pork made by Nanzhi…]
…
Everyone speculated about the reason why Nanzhi placed the big earthen jar at the door.
But soon, they knew the real answer -
The clay pot has good heat preservation properties, and the thick pot walls still have a constant supply of heat, simmering the various ingredients in the pot.
Xie Yu was responsible for helping Nanzhi, stirring the pot constantly with a long-handled spoon.
The strong and overbearing aroma of the stew continues to spread, spread, and spread.
Not only are the customers in the queue eager to eat, they also wish the line would move faster.
It also drifts to farther places, and it is no exaggeration to say that the fragrance spreads for ten miles.
As the saying goes, good wine needs no bush.
Scent is the most intuitive way to capture people's hearts.
Before, just a little smell coming out of the kitchen attracted more than 10 guests.
So now, what about putting the pot in front of the store?
The answer is obvious.
Anyway, when the new intern Xiao Hu sent by Xu Lin changed into ordinary clothes and finally rushed over, he saw that the entrance of Nanzhi's store was crowded with people, and it was so crowded that no one could get through!
Nanzhi and Xie Yu stood behind the table and were responsible for taking orders and cutting meat;
Nan Yi still works as a cashier, with the well-behaved Xie Anan helping him;
Qi Pei'er and Fu Chao were struggling to maintain order;
Qingxi and Qi Zhang were weaving through the crowd, shouting at the top of their lungs to stop squeezing;
... The scene was spectacular!
Xiao Hu quickly called back:
"Director, there are so many people here! Should we get someone to maintain order? Don't let anything happen!"
Xu Lin spoke quickly:
"I have already called the nearby police station... Hey, don't just stand there stupidly, hurry in! The meat is almost sold out!"
Xiao Hu woke up with a start, hung up the phone, and rushed into the crowd!
He completely forgot his duties as a variety show staff, and only had the three words "buy braised meat" in his mind!
Not long after, the police from the police station arrived.
They were also a little dumbfounded when they saw such a huge crowd.
What is this selling...is it delicious?
In fact, many people at the scene had such doubts.
Even if they squeeze into the line, they are still worried that the braised meat in this store only smells good and tastes average.
However, soon after, a customer who had already bought the food said:
Perhaps because the wait was too long, the diners were reluctant to go home and eat more. They simply opened the lunch box, too lazy to even use chopsticks, and just picked up a piece with their fingers and put it into their mouths.
The people around him curiously asked him if it tasted good, but he ate until his mouth was full of oil, his eyes were wide open, and his nostrils were slightly twitching... but he didn't say a word!
It didn't matter if he didn't say anything, because the others had already seen the answer from his expression! It
was absolutely super, invincible, and extremely delicious!
... Then they squeezed even harder.
No matter how much Nanzhi and the others emphasized that one must queue up in order to buy braised meat.
The team really tried hard to line up.
But there are too many people.
The bustle of the entire street is concentrated here, making other places seem deserted and empty.
Finally, less than an hour after the sale started...
The whole pot of braised food is sold out! Chapter 88 Nan Family Restaurant
"Sorry, we're out of braised meat and braised vegetables."
"Well, there is no second pot at the moment. We only have this pot of brine."
"How long do you have to wait? It will be afternoon soon anyway."
"Old man, why don't you go home and wait for me to see how you are doing..."
Originally, Fu Chao had good intentions in giving the advice.
However, the old man opposite, who looked at least 80 years old, was leaning on a cane, his legs trembling, but he spoke with full energy:
"What's wrong with me? I'm in good health! It's just a few hours of waiting! There's absolutely no problem!"
Others expressed obvious disbelief.
Even though they were crowding so fiercely, they still kept their distance from the old man, for fear of bumping into him.
Fu Chao was also worried, but the old man was too stubborn to eat and refused to go back as they asked and come back later.
There are many people like this old man.
Even though Fu Chao and his friends kept stressing that the braised meat was sold out and temporarily unavailable, they still lingered at the door of the store and refused to leave.
Moreover, some people even smelled the lingering aroma of the stew and regretted missing out on this delicious dish, so they chose to join the team midway
!
Nanzhi had no choice but to ask them to carry the big earthenware jar back and put the lid back on.
The aroma of the stew gradually faded and the customers gradually left.
The first thing Nanzhi did when she returned to the store was to add ingredients into the large earthenware jar according to the proportion to ensure the quality of the brine.
Fu Chao wiped his sweat:
"I didn't expect there would be so many people... Oops!"
Everyone, including Nanzhi, was attracted to him and thought something big had happened.
Fu Chao's face was extremely solemn, his brows were tightly knitted, and he asked solemnly:
"All the dishes are sold out, what are we going to eat?"
[I thought…]
[It's so funny, the heart of a foodie can't be defeated, right? 】
[Fu Chao, look at your adorable nephew with a sweet mouth, where is he? ]
[Hahaha, the little guys all have their bellies bulged with food, but he's the only one who doesn't know! ]
【Have you finally realized that you are isolated? 】
…
It can be seen that Nanzhi is trying to hold back her laughter.
She raised her eyebrows slightly and pointed at Qingxi beside Fu Chao:
"Don't worry, I left a copy."
It's going to be eaten up by the little cubs.
no way.
Who made Nanzhi feel sorry for them because they were too tired from helping, so she let them go into the kitchen to eat the braised dishes she had reserved for them?
A group of cubs found a gap, sneaked in, and ate from the big bowls, completely forgetting everything else.
Many of the vegetables were not cut and remained in large chunks. Their little hands could hardly hold them, but they still struggled to hold them tightly and kept putting them into their mouths.
Later, even Nan Yi joined the team and ate happily with the other cubs.
It wasn't long before Xie Yu noticed it, and without showing any emotion he went into the kitchen and had a small snack.
Qi Pei'er was also sharp-eyed. She followed quietly and ate a few bites before coming back.
...Only Fu Chao knew nothing.
Fu Chao clenched his fist:
"You guys are going too far!"
Xie Yu remained calm and composed without changing his expression.
Qi Pei'er forced herself to look away, somewhat embarrassed.
The four cubs opened their big, innocent eyes with an expression that said, "I know nothing."
Only the southern branch:
"There's a little left at the end, do you want to eat it?"
"…want!"
Although it is the leftover residue, it is particularly flavorful because it is soaked for a long enough time.
Fu Chao's dissatisfaction was quickly relieved and improved by the comfort of delicious food.
He even thought happily—
The bottom of the pot is the essence!
You don't understand anything!
...It can be said that it is very easy to fool.
In fact, everyone is a little tired at this moment.
Although the total time spent selling braised meat is only about one hour.
But there were too many people, and just maintaining order was extremely energy-consuming.
Everyone's work intensity is extremely high and they are so busy that even after just one hour, they feel a little exhausted.
And this is just the first day, just a small appetizer.
Fu Chao suggested: "Why not limit purchases?"
Qi Peier nodded in agreement: "I think it's okay."
Xie Yu nodded and said, "After all, we are a small restaurant, not a braised food shop."
Then, they all turned their eyes to Nanzhi.
It's like a group of workers seeking the boss's advice.
The primary and secondary positions are clear.
Nanzhi: "Well, braised meat is a means to attract diners. Next, we can add braised meat to the menu of the store."
She had a plan in mind, and every step she took was steady and according to plan.
Whether it is other people present or the audience in the live broadcast room, they can all feel the word "stable" from her.
It seems that as long as Nanzhi does nothing and just stands there quietly, she will be like a magic needle that stabilizes the sea, making people feel at ease.
At this moment, Qi Pei'er suddenly remembered something:
"Oh, right! Someone just asked what our store is called! They said they wanted to promote it when they get back!"
Fu Chao was surprised:
"Isn't that a good thing? So what's the problem?"
"Isn't our store missing a sign?"
Qi Pei'er pointed at the empty door.
Everyone suddenly realized.
Then I remembered that I was in such a hurry to open the store that I even forgot the most important sign.
Even Nanzhi overlooked this:
"Sorry, I forgot. I remember there is a shop that makes custom signs on this street?"
"Don't worry!"
Qi Pei'er patted her chest with a smile.
"Zhizhi, you are the chef, so don't worry about these trivial matters, just leave it to us! So, I delivered a sign to the store yesterday. According to the time, it should have been delivered by now... Here it is! Here it comes!"
Nanzhi's gaze suddenly froze.
She saw the sign being carried in, with the words "Nanjia Restaurant" written on it.
For a moment, the voice was a little difficult:
"...Why did it become this name?"
When applying for a food business license, what store name to choose became a big problem for them.
In the end, everyone agreed that Nanzhi's name should be added to the store name as their signature brand.
There used to be a variety show called X Restaurant, so Qi Pei'er had a sudden idea and named it South Restaurant.
Nanzhi thought that this was the name that was decided.
Fu Chao noticed that Nanzhi looked slightly amiss, and quickly explained:
"Didn't you take Yi Yi to the bathroom at that time? Then we thought about it again and felt that the name was a bit weird, so we changed it to this. I didn't expect Qi Pei'er to make it a signboard, we were so busy that we forgot about it... Nanzhi, don't you like it?"
"Of course not."
Nanzhi looked at the name which was exactly the same as her grandfather's shop and never expected that it would appear here in such a coincidental way.
Thinking that this name will continue to spread in the future with the popularity of the variety show, Nanzhi can only feel emotional.
Nan Yi seemed to notice it.
He quietly pulled Nanzhi's finger beside him and looked at her with his clear black and white eyes.
Nanzhi smiled and touched his head.
She loves it so much. Chapter 89: Female Master and Male Disciple?
After the sign of "Nanjia Bistro" was hung up, the whole spirit of the store seemed to be different!
In Fu Chao's words -
"I feel like I have a goal all of a sudden! We must work together to make our Nan Family Restaurant bigger and stronger!"
Everyone nodded in agreement seriously.
"Lunch time is almost here."
Nanzhi reminded him and called Xie Yu,
"Let's go to the kitchen to prepare first."
Xie Yu nodded, rolled up his sleeves slowly, and was about to follow Nanzhi to the kitchen.
He suddenly stopped and turned back to warn his daughter:
"An An, be careful."
It can be seen that although Xie Yu's communication with his daughter is relatively unfamiliar, his concern for his daughter under his cold appearance is no less than that of anyone else.
Xie Anan grabbed the hem of her skirt and looked at Xie Yu eagerly:
"Dad, can I stay in the kitchen with you?"
Xie Yu flatly refused:
"No, it's too dangerous."
Xie Anan hung her head in disappointment.
Nanzhi saw this but did not interrupt.
This is a father-daughter matter, she is just an outsider.
But Nan Yi, who was beside her, took the initiative to say,
"Mom, don't worry, I will be good."
The way he looked up at Nanzhi with his little face raised, he looked like a little puppy begging for praise.
As expected, Nanzhi touched his head and praised him, saying, "You are so sensible."
Seeing Nan Yi smile, Nan Zhi felt relieved and went to the kitchen with Xie Yu.
Unlike the bustling morning, there were only two of them in the kitchen now.
In terms of height, Xie Yu, who is over 1.85 meters tall, looks half a head taller than Nanzhi.
In addition, he has a natural model's proportions, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, which makes him look quite oppressive.
At first glance, his figure seemed to cover Nanzhi completely.
She is 1.7 meters tall, but because she is too thin, she looks petite against Xie Yu.
...except for aura.
When the two of them stood in front of the stove, it was clear who was in charge and who was the assistant!
Nanzhi supported the stove with one hand and stood lazily:
"Let's cut some potatoes first."
She conducted with great naturalness.
Xie Yu was silent for two seconds before asking:
"Why?"
Nanzhi raised her eyes and looked at him calmly:
"At least we need to test your ability to determine whether your position is second cook or handyman."
"…good."
The positions of the two people changed during this conversation.
Xie Yu was by no means a good-tempered softie. He was just quiet and silent, and didn't like to talk too much with people. In fact, he was cold and hard inside, and was unruly in his bones!
But now, he unexpectedly lowered his head in front of Nanzhi, obeyed her command, and hit wherever she pointed.
Want me to shred potatoes? Okay, I'll do that.
Stir-fry some vegetables? Of course.
Is one dish enough? Do you want to add some meat?
[I just discovered that our Director Xie is particularly obedient in front of Nanzhi.]
[Wow, their atmosphere is really subtle. Xie Yu is much taller than Nan Zhi, and he looks even more oppressive, but as soon as Nan Zhi spoke, he lowered his head... The novel about a female master and a male apprentice has come true! ]
[Hehe, I came early. I noticed that when the door just opened in the morning, Director Xie stood at the door without moving, staring at Nanzhi for a full ten seconds! ]
[What? A new CP has appeared? Leave it to me to support! ]
[…You guys are really good at imagining things, you can even force these two people together.]
[That's right, Director Xie clearly respects women, I'm afraid he didn't expect it to be interpreted this way. ]
【Oh my, some people are jealous! 】
[I'm going to do it, so what?! Please don't interfere with the behavior of noble Internet viewers! ]
…
Nanzhi didn't know yet that the barrage of comments was already arguing wildly about her and Xie Yu's CP.
If she knew, she would just have a big question mark in her heart.
She crossed her arms and watched Xie Yu cut vegetables carefully.
Observe his posture, the way he holds the knife, and the speed at which he cuts.
After a while, Nanzhi nodded with satisfaction:
"Good basic skills. Are you really just working in a restaurant?"
Xie Yu glanced at her and actually answered the question:
"No, the chef at that time said I had talent and wanted to take me in as his apprentice. I hesitated, but decided to make a movie."
He downplayed it, but one can imagine how difficult it was.
This difference in thought almost caused the film industry to lose a rising star.
...and the food industry will have a promising future chef?
It sounds good, doesn't it?
Nanzhi was amused by herself.
Xie Yu paused and looked at Nanzhi silently.
Nanzhi had no choice but to speak out her thoughts.
After Xie Yu thought carefully:
"It's pretty good."
[This, this, this... is this a heart-to-heart talk? ]
[After recording the variety show for over half a month, this is the first time I've seen Director Xie actively talk about this with others.]
[And they have a tacit understanding. They can understand each other's intentions with just a glance. ]
[This weird and harmonious atmosphere is damn sweet! ]
[But what Xie Yu said is a bit false, isn't it? How can a chef be compared to a director? They have different social status! ]
[Hehe, what era is this? You can still hear such disgusting words. Who is nobler than who? If you have the guts, never eat the chef's food! ]
[Those who look down on chefs are really ignorant. Even a small restaurant in a county town can easily make millions of dollars a year if business is good, not to mention that great chefs work in top restaurants and earn commissions, with annual salaries that are definitely over eight figures!]
…
Somehow, the barrage went from supporting CP to deviating from the professional contempt chain.
It was like dynamite was ignited, and the quarrel broke out instantly!
Fortunately, Nanzhi Xieyu was not affected.
Even when we were communicating, we didn't delay doing what we needed to do.
Soon, Xie Yu completed a whole set of procedures according to Nanzhi's instructions.
Nanzhi pondered for a moment:
"You still need to practice your knife skills. Today, you can be responsible for washing the vegetables."
Xie Yu didn't ask any more questions and just nodded in agreement.
Nanzhi thought for a moment and added:
"You can see how I cut vegetables."
Just as they were about to prepare dishes for the next business, Nanzhi personally demonstrated.
She held a large, sharp kitchen knife in her hand, and looking at her slender fingers, it seemed that she couldn't even hold the knife.
The fact is, the knife was as obedient as a kitten in Nanzhi's hand and was completely at her disposal.
She raised her hand and the knife, and the rhythmic sound of chopping vegetables followed.
She didn't even bother to linger on his gaze, and the small cutting board was completely under her control.
She said:
"You have good basic skills, but your cutting posture is problematic. You will get tired in no time if you continue the way you do it. The first standard of knife skills is to learn how to hold and move the knife, and then to use the knife skills according to the characteristics of the ingredients."
"For example, if you cut the same pieces, the ones with bones should be smaller than the ones without bones. If you cut the same pieces, the ones with soft texture should be thicker than the ones with hard texture. If you cut the same pieces into strips, you should cut pork diagonally, chicken straight, and beef horizontally. Remember these key points."
"The basic knife techniques are: cut, slice, chop, and split..."
Nanzhi spoke casually.
Xie Yu listened carefully.
Even the barrage stopped arguing.
Refer to "Chef Training Materials" Chapter 90 Biggest Rival!
[Report to Teacher Nan! I don't understand this test point, can you explain it again? ]
[What does it mean to cut the pig diagonally? What is cut diagonally? 】
[Look at the fiber texture of the meat, idiot! ]
What is fiber texture?
[…I suggest you stop asking questions and order takeout! ]
[I didn't expect that I could learn cooking while watching a variety show! What a great deal! ]
[The chef god Nanzhi teaches you personally! Becoming a chef quickly is not a problem! ]
…
The audience laughed and the previous happy atmosphere was restored.
Time passes by unknowingly.
Xie Yu tried it twice more during the process, and his progress became more obvious each time.
Nanzhi was particularly satisfied.
She finally understood why the chef mentioned by Xie Yu wanted to take him as his apprentice.
Xie Yu is really smart. He understands things quickly and is good at drawing inferences from one instance.
Even she was tempted to find talent.
Unfortunately, he has already achieved success as a director and cannot be a chef.
He is probably one of those geniuses with high IQ. No matter what he does, he will succeed in the end.
As for why Nanzhi took the trouble to train Xie Yu...
The answer is simple.
Because she didn't want to be too tired in the next two weeks!
In the last episode, Nanzhi was so tired just from running a fried rice stall that she couldn't even lift her hands, but she gritted her teeth and persevered.
Nowadays, the complexity of restaurant menus has increased exponentially.
If Nanzhi continues to take care of all the links, he will end up being exhausted.
So she must have an excellent assistant to help her take on most of the work!
Every time this happened, Nanzhi would miss her subordinates in the other world.
There are rumors that the corrupt official Cai Jing in ancient times was extremely particular about food. When making steamed buns in his house, there was a special chef who even cut the green onions. There were also special people who were responsible for kneading the dough, rolling the dough, peeling garlic... Just for one dish, more than a dozen people had to work together.
Although Nanzhi's subordinates in the other world were not so exaggerated, they were not far off.
Lighting the fire, washing the pot, cutting vegetables, cutting meat...
There are dozens of people in the team, each of whom has his or her own division of labor, and they are all personally trained by Nanzhi and are used most skillfully.
Often, with just a glance from her, the other person would know what she wanted and give the most perfect answer, saving her a lot of effort.
Now...
I'll just have to make do with it.
Nanzhi sighed with regret.
Her hands were still moving swiftly, the knife kept falling, and her speed was even faster than when she was teaching just now!
Xie Yu's eyes fell on her hands intently.
The audience in the live broadcast room were also amazed by this silent show of skill.
suddenly.
There was a pause of the sound of cutting vegetables.
Nanzhi turned her head.
Xie Yu turned his head.
Then a furry little head popped out from the kitchen door:
"Dad! Aunt Zhizhi!"
It's Xie Anan.
She had two ponytails, and the hair balls moved with her head, and her voice was soft and fuzzy.
"Uncle Fu said that a guest is coming, and asked you to get ready...get ready..."
What are you preparing for?
Xie Anan's eyes widened, and she couldn't remember it for a moment.
Xie Yu took over the conversation with great understanding:
"Ready to take the order?"
"right!"
Xie Anan clapped her hands with joy and looked at her father with admiration in her eyes.
However, after completing the assigned task, Xie Anan still lingered at the kitchen door, refusing to leave.
Xie Yu's mind was on learning cooking. He caught a glimpse of his daughter's behavior and frowned:
"An An, don't stand here!"
Everyone understands his intention.
The kitchen door is the only way to serve the food. If Xie Anan stays here, what if she gets scalded by the soup or hot oil?
Xie Yu was concerned, but his tone was a little cold.
But he obviously didn't understand his daughter's delicate thoughts.
The next second, Xie Anan's eyes turned red.
She clenched her hands and said in a low voice:
"...I'm sorry, Dad."
Nanzhi originally didn't want to care.
But seeing Xie Anan trying hard to hold back her tears while wanting to cry, she looked a bit like Nan Yi before.
Her heart softened, and she couldn't help but speak:
"An An, come in."
Xie Yu looked at her in surprise.
Nanzhi explained calmly,
"As long as you don't get near the stove, it's fine. When we were stewing the braised meat just now, wasn't An'an also very sensible and didn't get close to it?"
Xie Yu recalled the overlooked details.
The kitchen area is not cramped. In addition to the L-shaped layout against the wall, there is an island in the middle that separates the functional areas.
In the morning when everyone is in the kitchen, the other children will gather around the stove to some extent.
Only Xie Anan was standing behind the counter.
Xie Yu suddenly remembered:
"She was once scalded by a pot, and I reminded her...it seems she remembered it."
Nanzhi was both persuading and expressing her feelings:
"Children are smarter than we thought."
Xie Yu was silent.
After a few seconds, he said to Xie Anan,
"Come in, stand behind the island, don't get close to the stove, okay?"
"I know!"
The grievance on Xie Anan's face disappeared.
She jumped into the kitchen, stepped on a small stool, and lay on the island counter to watch Nanzhi and Xie Yu busying around without even blinking.
Nanzhi occasionally turned around and saw that Xie Anan had hardly moved, so she smiled and asked,
"Aren't you bored?"
Xie Anan thought about it and nodded:
"Aunt Zhizhi, I want to help you."
Nanzhi brought over a small pot of garlic:
"It's pre-processed. An An just needs to peel the garlic skin off. Can you do that?"
Xie Anan nodded vigorously with excitement, and the flesh on her face trembled:
"Yeah, yeah, yeah!"
When Nanzhi returned to the stove, he heard Xie Yu whisper:
"Thanks."
Nanzhi smiled without saying anything, thinking it was just a piece of cake.
She was counting the spice jars, but didn't notice another little head quietly popping up at the kitchen door.
After a while, Nanzhi caught a glimpse of a shadow from the corner of his eye...
"all?"
Nan Yi walked in slowly, grabbing the menu.
"Yes."
At first glance, his calm expression was no different from before.
But Nanzhi just felt that he was unhappy.
Could it be because of...Xie Anan?
Nanzhi simply spoke out:
"Yiyi, do you want to stay in the kitchen and help mom?"
Nan Yi's face instantly lit up:
"C-can I?"
"What's wrong with that?
Nanzhi arranged Nanyi next to Xie Anan.
Also standing on a small stool, also responsible for peeling garlic.
Xie Anan raised her hand to greet him.
Nan Yi: Humph!
He glanced at the progress in Xie Anan's basin and snorted with disdain.
Then he put his head down and used all his strength, determined to complete his mother's task quickly and well! Beat Xie Anan!
Xie Anan, who knew nothing, said:?
Brother Yi Yi is so weird!
She scratched her head and continued peeling garlic.
Nanzhi watched the interaction between the two cubs, especially the rivalry between Nanyi and Xie Anan, and thought to herself that it was indeed true.
However, the mood is indescribable and somewhat subtle.
In the original storyline, her family is in love with the heroine Xie Anan, right?
What about craving for her warmth, she is his only salvation.
So, the person who regards Xie Anan as his biggest competitor is... Chapter 91 Sweet and Sour Spareribs
This little jealous guy!
Nanzhi shook her head helplessly, but her eyes were filled with tiny smiles.
She put the first and only order on the wall, then took out the chops that had been chopped into small pieces.
The ribs have been soaked in cold water to remove the blood, ensuring there is no fishy smell.
Heat oil in a pan, add rock sugar and stir-fry until melted, then add the spare ribs and stir-fry until golden brown.
Add hot water, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cooking wine and vinegar, then simmer over high heat until the sauce is reduced.
While waiting, Nanzhi was not idle either, and continued to teach Xie Yu the key points of cutting vegetables.
Xie Yu asked:
"Why do I feel that the sweet and sour spareribs you make are different?"
Nanzhi explained as he cut the knife:
"Sweet and sour spareribs are very popular, and the cooking methods vary in Sichuan, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Huaiyang cuisines. For example, in Shanghai cuisine, the characteristic is the addition of tomato sauce, while in Zhejiang cuisine, the cooking method is more delicate and the taste is heavier. However, the former two are at least braised dishes, while in Sichuan cuisine, sweet and sour spareribs is a cold dish."
"Cold dish? Sweet and sour spareribs can be made into a cold dish?"
Xie Yu found it incredible.
"Well, it's fried and peppercorns are added to increase the numbing taste. It's usually served as an appetizer."
Xie Yu listened humbly.
Nan Yi and Xie Anan behind the stage also stopped peeling garlic and listened attentively.
Xie Yu: "So your cooking method belongs to Huaiyang cuisine?"
"Yes, the Huaiyang cuisine's sweet and sour spareribs is a combination of the best of many cuisines. Most importantly, its taste is suitable for most people and is more universal."
[Did you see that? Xie Yu's eyes changed when he looked at Nan Zhi. He was full of admiration! ]
[My admiration is as overwhelming as a river! I can totally understand Xie Yu! Who would have thought that half a month ago I was still criticizing Nan Zhi for her rubbish acting skills? ]
[I thought the menu was a bit small and they were all home-cooked dishes, but now it seems... I thought it was too simple, big boss! ]
[Nanzhi has really changed a lot. Now she thinks three steps ahead and does things carefully. Where did the empty-headed Nanzhi go? ]
[Maybe Nanzhi likes cooking more than acting! So, Chef Nan, when are you going to change your career? If you continue to be a chef, I will never blacken you in my life! ]
[Am I the only one who is curious about how many cuisines Nanzhi specializes in? She is very knowledgeable when talking about the details. ]
[Knowing doesn't mean you can cook. A professional chef is amazing if he or she can master one cuisine in his or her lifetime! 】
…
In fact, Xie Yu was also curious.
But due to the camera, he did not ask about these private matters.
"Is this the right way to cut it?"
The topic returns to the beginning.
When the ribs were almost cooked, Nanzhi calculated the time, took out the chopped potatoes and green peppers as side dishes, and stir-fried them over high heat.
The spicy and sour potato shreds are ready to serve, and the sweet and sour spare ribs are just right.
Xie Yu brought it to the food service counter and rang the bell.
Soon Qi Pei'er appeared from the window.
She saw the two dishes and swallowed her saliva, repeating to herself, "This is for the guests," "This is for the guests"...
Then, with the excellent qualities of a professional waiter, he held the plate with one hand, smiled and said:
"The food is served!"
The clear sound comes with a rich aroma.
At this time, there was only one table of customers in the store, with a curly-haired lady and her grandson sitting there.
The lady looked to be in her 60s, dressed casually, and was probably a nearby resident.
Her little grandson was about 5 or 6 years old, and was quite naughty. He kept climbing up and down the chair, and from time to time he looked at Qingxi and Qi Zhang who were playing with curious eyes, and it seemed that he wanted to join them.
But Aunt Curly is not a doting grandmother, and she keeps nagging about it:
"Just eat well, don't keep running around! It was you who said you wanted to go out to eat, so grandma picked this new restaurant. If you dare not try to finish it, ask your dad to treat you to fried pork with bamboo shoots when he gets home!"
The little grandson looked back in surprise:
"Is the bamboo shoot fried with meat delicious?"
Curly-haired lady: ...
Fu Chao: ...
The aunt simply chose to block her stupid grandson and continued to spout to Fu Chao:
"Young man, why don't you just say 20% off? When other new stores open, they offer 50% off. You can't run a business like this! You'll go bankrupt sooner or later!"
Fu Chao smiled dryly, his legs were sore from standing.
But he still shook his head firmly:
"No discount."
They already feel they are losing out by selling Nanzhi crafts at this price.
If I go to a restaurant with a better environment, I can easily sell a small stir-fry for 98 yuan based on the taste!
What? Discount?
It's simply an insult to Nanzhi!
—Fu Chao wore a polite smile on his face, but his inner thoughts were extremely stubborn!
The comments in the live broadcast room were completely different:
[This auntie is really difficult to deal with. If she thinks it's expensive, she won't eat it. She wants to order dishes and ask the kitchen to place an order, but she still insists on asking for a discount! I'm really convinced! ]
[Don't question the customer, the auntie may be tired and don't want to move! And this kind of local auntie in Yanjing may not be short of money, she just likes to bargain, the lower the price, the better. ]
[If you ask me, their prices are really a bit expensive. For a small restaurant like this, the average cost per person is 30 or 40 yuan at most. Their average cost per person is almost doubled! ]
[This is Yanjing, thank you. Don't compare the prices of super first-tier cities with other cities. ]
[The ingredients are good, the cost is high, so the price is naturally high. In fact, the price is posted on the wall. If you don't like it, you don't have to buy it. You can come and go freely! ]
[If nothing else, I think Nanzhi's cooking skills are worth the price! ]
【Have you tried it and think it's worth it? 】
[Does anyone still think that Nanzhi's cooking is a scripted show? Wake up. 】
…
As the curly-haired lady continued to bargain, Qi Pei'er delivered the dishes.
She put the tray down:
"Your sweet and sour spareribs and hot and sour shredded potatoes are ready."
The aroma is overwhelming.
The curly-haired lady's words got stuck in her throat.
Even her little grandson stopped moving and stared at the two dishes on the table.
That's right.
It's very homely sweet and sour spare ribs and spicy and sour shredded potatoes.
But their appearance is not homely at all—
The cutting skills for the spicy and sour potato shreds are excellent. Not only are the thicknesses consistent, but the lengths are also very close. Each shred of potato is shiny, and the golden plate, occasionally dotted with emerald green pepper shreds, is as beautiful as a picture scroll.
When the steam rises, the aroma of the rice vinegar in the dish continues to evaporate and spread, and just smelling it makes you feel appetizing.
Of course, the most amazing thing is the sweet and sour spare ribs. Each piece of ribs is as crystal clear, shiny and moist as amber. They are stacked together like a hill. There is no extra sauce at the bottom of the plate. Instead, it is all wrapped around the ribs, evenly and consistently.
The sweet and salty aroma is overbearing and strong, making people salivate.
Gulp.
Who is swallowing?
It's the curly-haired aunt and her naughty grandson.
And Fu Chao.
The old lady suddenly came to her senses and stared at Fu Chao vigilantly.
Those who didn't know would think Fu Chao was trying to steal her food...
Hmm.
It doesn't seem impossible. Chapter 92 is worth the price!
The naughty child immediately sat up straight:
"Grandma, I want to eat!"
The curly-haired lady didn't even mention the discount again.
Instead, he called Fu Chao:
"Young man, bring me two bowls of rice!"
"OK!"
Fu Chaoshi breathed a sigh of relief.
On second thought, I felt extremely proud.
Such a difficult auntie actually chose to give up! She
is indeed Nanzhi!
... I just don't know what the sweet and sour spareribs and hot and sour potato shreds taste like, slurp.
Fu Chao quickly served two bowls of rice.
The rice in the store is charged per person, but it can be refilled unlimitedly.
At first, the aunt also expressed dissatisfaction with the price of the rice.
But when she put it in her mouth, she stopped talking instantly.
The rice was cooked by Nanzhi herself.
Different varieties of rice absorb different amounts of water and require different amounts of water.
The store uses long-grain rice from the north. If you add too little water, it will be hard, and if you add too much water, it will become sticky.
This bowl of rice, however, was distinct in grains, soft and chewy, and even had a stronger rice aroma, with a sweet taste as soon as you put it in your mouth!
The aunt paused a bit embarrassedly, while her grandson opposite her exclaimed:
"Wow! Grandma! This meal is better than ours!"
Children never like to eat tasteless rice, and her grandson is no exception.
But now, the little guy even eats rice with great vigor and relish!
Auntie: "...Shut up, just eat yours."
The little grandson pouted and clumsily picked up a piece of his favorite sweet and sour pork ribs with chopsticks.
As soon as he took a bite, his eyes widened instantly!
The aunt misunderstood and asked anxiously:
"Did you get burned? Spit it out now..."
"Woo woo woo!"
The little grandson spoke vaguely.
The aunt even put down her chopsticks and went to check on him.
As a result, the little grandson finished the ribs in two or three bites, chewed them with big mouthfuls, and repeated with a firm look in his eyes:
"No! Absolutely not!"
The aunt then realized that it was a misunderstanding and picked up the chopsticks again.
Seeing her grandson's mouth full of grease after eating, the aunt was a little happy, but she couldn't help but feel jealous:
"It's just sweet and sour pork ribs. I made it for you every day at home some time ago, and I didn't see you like this..."
The little grandson said crisply:
"Because grandma, the sweet and sour pork ribs you make are not as delicious as this one! No! They are far inferior!"
Fu Chao and others who were eavesdropping not far away almost burst out laughing!
This is really a grandson!
The aunt couldn't hold back her face, and she picked up a piece of ribs angrily:
"Sweet and sour ribs don't taste like this! How delicious can it be! Your dad took us to Zhiweiji before, and such expensive dishes didn't taste that good!"
The auntie stubbornly believed that her grandson was ignorant and that was why he compared the sweet and sour pork ribs in this small shop with hers!
With a disdainful attitude, she put the ribs into her mouth.
The first feeling was that it was very soft and the bones fell off as soon as you took a bite.
It is soft and tender while still retaining a slightly crispy crust.
Then the teeth sank into the meat fibers, and the rich meat juices flowed out and filled the mouth.
The ratio of sweet, sour and salty is just right, with a hint of barely detectable aroma of green onion and ginger, which fills out the complex flavor of the ribs and is simply amazing.
The most incredible thing is that as you continue chewing, the aroma becomes more and more intense. The whole process is like giving your tongue a SPA. It is simply the highest pleasure in the world!
The aunt then showed the same expression as her little grandson!
tasty!
So delicious!
Why is it so delicious!
If there was only a slight difference, she could still lie and shamelessly say something like "It's almost the same as the sweet and sour pork ribs I made."
But the difference is too big!
The difference is not enough to describe the difference between the dishes!
Even the aunt herself has to admit that her cooking skills are nothing compared to the taste of this restaurant!
Then she couldn't wait to pick up a chopstick of hot and sour potato shreds.
If the sweet and sour pork ribs were ordered for her grandson, then the spicy and sour shredded potatoes were ordered for herself.
My aunt likes this dish very much. She makes it at home and eats it when she goes out.
But there was still no one that could bring her the surprise she was looking for.
The shredded potatoes were crispy, sour and spicy, and the cooking time was just right. The seasoning was precise and appropriate... an ordinary home-cooked dish, but
it tasted like a state banquet dish! Although the aunt had never eaten a state banquet dish, she thought it must taste like this!
This was the highest evaluation she could give!
Looking at her grandson across the street, he was like an automatic rib spitting machine, eating one rib after another, with sauce hanging all over his mouth without realizing it.
While eating, the little grandson looked up happily, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for people in the store to hear:
"Grandma, you said that since my grades are not good, I can only learn to be a chef... That's great! I want to be a chef! Then I can eat delicious sweet and sour pork ribs every day!"
The aunt looked at her grandson with a complicated expression: You misunderstood, not all chefs in the world have this skill!
She was embarrassed to look at other people in the store, lowered her head and urged:
"Eat quickly."
Then he started eating.
After a while, the bowl of rice was finished and the aunt refilled it a second and third time.
Even her picky grandson ate two big bowls of rice!
In the end, the two plates of food were eaten up cleanly, with no residue left at the bottom of the plate!
When the aunt paid the bill, she didn't mention the discount anymore, but kept asking Fu Chao how to cook rice to taste like this.
The aunt took her grandson away, and before leaving, she said, "We'll come again tomorrow."
...It seemed that he was going to be a regular customer next time!
Fu Chao was so proud that he punched the air with joy.
Qi Pei'er even ran in and told Nanzhi about this "good start".
Spectators who watched the entire event:
[Just look at how fast these grandparents and grandchildren eat, and you'll know how delicious it is! ]
[Nanzhi's cooking skills are really unmatched. After eating, the aunt was speechless! Awesome! ]
[My mom is just like that. She is always serious and never admits defeat wherever she goes! It is not easy to make them bow their heads! ]
[I love sweet and sour spareribs the most! It really makes me dizzy! Wait! Buy a ticket to Yanjing right away! ]
[Her little grandson is really good at acting like me, hahaha! ]
…
As lunchtime approaches, more and more customers come to the store.
Some people saw the price list on the wall and turned away without saying a word;
Some people complained that it was a bit expensive, but still chose to sit down and taste it;
some people were regular customers who had bought braised meat before, but after entering the store, they learned that the braised meat was temporarily out of stock, and sighed with regret. However, out of trust in the taste of the braised meat, they reluctantly sat down and tried the taste;
…
Whatever their reason, they choose to sit down in the store.
Just order the food and taste it.
Everyone was like the old lady just now. All their dissatisfaction disappeared and they were only impressed by Nanzhi's craftsmanship!
They couldn't help but reflect on how stupid it was for them to question the price just now!
The divine taste is worth the price!
The business hours at noon are until 1:30.
By the time we were done, everyone was exhausted.
Running a restaurant is much harder than they imagined.
Among them, the southern branches are the most tired.
Xie Yu's cooking skills did not meet her requirements, so she did everything herself, from cutting vegetables to cooking.
If her body had not been treated with top-grade medicinal food over the past week, she would have fainted from exhaustion by now.
Xie Yu: "The stewed dishes to be sold in the evening have been cooked. They will be more flavorful if they are soaked in the evening."
This is the method of selling braised food that they decided upon after consultation:
After all, it is not a specialized braised food deli. To put it bluntly, braised food is their signature dish for opening the store.
Only cook two pots of braised food every day; cooking too much will affect the taste.
The food was sold at the door for the first three days. After three days, the store had enough regular customers and there was no need to set up the stall anymore. Instead, the braised food was added as a dish to the store's menu.
At present, the braised food business is basically under the charge of Xie Yu.
The brine is prepared by Nanzhi and the condition will be confirmed before each cooking.
Nanzhi had already told Xie Yu some tricks about the heat, cooking time and so on.
So far, he seems to be doing pretty well.
Nanzhi glanced into the large earthenware pot of braised meat and nodded with satisfaction:
"Well, keep it like this."
Xie Yu raised his chin and smiled barely perceptible.
There is a strange sense of satisfaction.
In the barrage of the live broadcast room, another group of screaming chickens shouting "I hit it" whizzed by.
Nanzhi had his back to Xie Yu and didn't notice his expression.
"Then let's have a simple lunch?"
From the time they ate the leftovers of the braised dishes in the morning until now, no one had time to drink even a sip of water.
Nanzhi was so hungry that her stomach was sticking to her back.
She looked at the remaining scraps of food on the chopping board and decided to use them to make lunch as quickly as possible.
As a result, Xie Yu stopped him and said:
"No, leave the lunch to me."
Nanzhi paused in surprise.
Xie Yu made a bland joke:
"Do we look that shameless?"
"…What do you mean by shameless?"
Fu Chao, who walked in with a pile of dirty dishes, heard this and added a sentence.
Fu Chao and Qi Pei'er have a wide range of responsibilities in the store, including taking orders, serving dishes, calculating bills, cleaning...
In short, it was all the odd jobs outside the kitchen!
In less than half a day, Fu Chao's mild obsession with cleanliness was almost cured, and he could carry other people's used, greasy and dirty dishes in and out without changing his expression.
Even his close fans expressed their admiration for Fu Chao's great progress in the live broadcast room. In just one month, he went from an idiot in life to a working expert. It's incredible.
At this time, Fu Chao only heard the second half of Xie Yu's words and was still a little confused.
Until Xie Yu explained his thoughts.
Fu Chao swallowed his saliva, it was impossible for him to say that he had no regrets.
But his regret only lasted for a few seconds before it was overwhelmed by his heartache for Nanzhi.
"That's right! You should have a good rest! Just leave the small matter of cooking to us!"
Nanzhi looked at them quietly for a while.
Suddenly he smiled.
"good."
She nodded in agreement.
Then, at the urging of Xie Yu and Fu Chao, she took off her apron and sat on a chair in the corner of the kitchen to rest.
Xie Yu took over her position, and Fu Chao was responsible for assisting Xie Yu.
Nanzhi watched for a while and found the flustered Fu Chao particularly interesting.
Suddenly, she saw Xie Anan walk in with a glass of water.
Nanzhi thought Xie Anan was here to see her father.
As a result, Xie Anan ran straight towards her:
"Aunt Zhizhi, this is for you."
Xie Anan carefully held the cup in front of Nanzhi.
Nanzhi was surprised:
"For me?"
Xie Anan nodded and said as a matter of course:
"Because Aunt Zhizhi is the most tired."
Nanzhi was somewhat touched, but couldn't help but asked teasingly,
"What about your father?"
Xie Anan tilted her head and thought for a while:
"Dad is in good health."
Nanzhi chuckled.
Then Xie Anan said,
"...but Aunt Zhizhi is not in good health. I saw you rubbing her legs."
Nanzhi was really surprised this time.
Xie Anan's observation ability was more acute and delicate than she thought, and she could detect even the actions she had deliberately concealed.
Should we say that she is worthy of being the heroine?
She must have different shining points to be worthy of the title of heroine.
Nanzhi felt mixed emotions and finally took the glass of water.
"Thank you, An'an."
Xie Anan squinted her eyes and smiled happily, and took the initiative to rub Nanzhi's legs.
Nanzhi couldn't refuse, so she went with her.
How much strength can Xie Anan, such a small kid, have in her hands?
But she pressed very seriously and explained to Nanzhi seriously that this was the place she saw her father press, called acupoints.
Nanzhi was amused to death when she saw all the acupuncture points were pressed in the wrong positions.
Xie Yu, who was busy cooking, turned around and saw his little cotton-padded jacket warming someone else without even looking at him.
Just... mixed feelings.
Soon, lunch cooked by Xie Yu himself was ready.
The aroma is nice. Although not as amazing as Nanzhi's craftsmanship, it is definitely delicious among home-cooked dishes.
Everyone was very hungry, so they started eating without saying a few words.
Nanzhi looked at Nanyi, whose cheeks were flushed, and without even bothering to wipe the sweat from his forehead, he held the bowl and began to wolf down the food.
She took out a tissue to wipe his sweat:
"Are you going to help clean up?"
Nan Yi nodded vigorously.
Nanzhi smiled, raised her hand to touch his head, and praised:
"Yeah, that's good."
Nan Yi raised his hands to hold his head in embarrassment and whispered:
"Stinky."
He had just sniffed it secretly.
It really stinks!
He stared at Nanzhi's hands nervously, afraid of dirtying her hands.
Nanzhi actually doesn't care.
Unable to bear Nan Yi's staring, she had to withdraw her hand:
"Okay, Mommy won't touch it. I'll go upstairs and wash my hair later, okay?"
Nan Yi thought this was a good idea.
He took a few big mouthfuls of food and gradually began to slow down.
Then he whispered to Nanzhi's ear:
"Mom, Uncle Xie's cooking isn't as delicious as yours."
Nanzhi picked up a piece of meat for him and put it in the bowl:
"Mom will cook it for you some other day."
"good."
Nan Yi is actually not that picky.
But he just likes to eat the food his mother cooks.
Even if his mother handed him a cookie, it would taste better than the one he took out of the box himself!
He was young and had limited ability to express himself, so he couldn't explain why.
He only knew that he loved his mother very much and didn't want to share her with others.
While eating, Nan Yi quietly raised his eyes from the bowl.
The dark gaze just happened to fall on Xie Anan who was across the table—
Xie Anan smiled sweetly and well-behavedly, showing her innocence and knowledge of nothing about the world.
No one would dislike such a sweet little guy.
…Except for Southern Italy.
He looked at that face and felt it was blinding.
Xie Anan is so annoying and unnecessary.
He thought. Chapter 94: Ten Years Old Fan
Everyone went home to rest in the afternoon.
The program crew was so considerate and turned off the live broadcast for them for a while.
When it comes to dinner time, business is even better than at noon!
Some diners come here again in the evening because they can't stop thinking about the food they had at noon.
There were also diners who originally came to buy braised meat but were attracted by the aroma of the food and stayed.
The small shop was soon filled with people.
"This braised pork is so delicious! It seems to melt in your mouth!"
"Wow, why is my wallet so shallow? Why can't I achieve diner freedom? Wow, wow!"
"Hey, is this restaurant recording a TV show? I think the male waiter looks like Fu Chao!"
"You still have the heart to think about these things? Is the Kung Pao Chicken not tasty enough? Or is the braised spring bamboo shoots not attractive enough to you?"
"Honey, please give me another piece of pork ribs!"
"Mom, I promised to go to cram school, so can I order some Beijing-style pork shreds?"
"…"
Everyone's face was filled with happy and joyful smiles.
The satisfaction brought by delicious food is direct and specific, and it is irreplaceable by anything else.
The emotions expressed were so strong that they even infected the audience in the live broadcast room!
[The program team gave positive comments to the diners who appeared on the show! ]
[The sense of déjà vu from the last episode was already very strong, and now it is even more so! It's a complete food management game! 】
[That's true! It's a food upgrade trend, right? From a fried rice stall at a night market to a small restaurant, what's the next step? A big restaurant? The next step is a state banquet? ]
[Seeing them eating so happily, tears couldn't help but flow from the corners of my mouth...Why wasn't I born in Yanjing! I'm still a poor worker who can't take leave! ]
[You can watch Nanzhi's live broadcast in the kitchen. I listened to her teaching Xie Yu. Many of her tips are really useful. I feel that the food I cook has become more delicious! Highly recommended! ]
[Hahaha, forget about Qi Pei'er, it's really funny that no one recognized Fu Chaolai! Because this restaurant is so professional that no one dared to think that this is actually a variety show? ]
[It only proves that our variety show is not popular enough/狗头/! ]
…
In fact, is it that their variety shows are not popular enough?
"Cub Observation Diary" is definitely a dark horse in the variety show industry this year, and it is destined to win the annual championship!
Whether it is the popularity on social media or objective data from all parties, "The Cubs" has already shown a trend of taking off, and the popularity is still rising!
As for why no one surrounded Fu Chao in the store...
I am dying of laughter. With delicious food in front of me, who has the heart to watch celebrities?
Of course, what you eat is more important!
For example, there was a guest in the evening who was a ten-year old fan of Fu Chao.
They are real old fans, the kind of hardcore old fans who will do data, buy peripherals, and sign in on super topics.
When she learned that Fu Chao and his friends were going to open a store together with Nanzhi, she was secretly dissatisfied with Nanzhi and was actually very worried that Fu Chao would be dragged down.
After all, "my brother is good at everything. If he doesn't do well enough, it must be because of others, not my brother's problem!"
It just so happens that her family lives in Yanjing, not far from the filming location.
After informing the sisters in the fan group, the die-hard fan with the online ID [Get Rich Overnight and Marry Fu Chao]...abbreviated as "Xiao Ye", brought his parents, grandparents and the whole family to Nanjia Restaurant to increase the KPI for his idol!
From the moment he entered the door, Xiaoye had been muttering in dissatisfaction:
"Why is it called Nan's Bistro?"
Xiaoye's mother stopped and said:
"What are you doing standing at the door? Aren't you going in?"
"Enter!"
Xiaoye stepped into the threshold aggressively.
Then, she saw Fu Chao walking towards her—
The simple and plain waiter's clothes can't hide the perfect figure and long legs. She walks with a refreshing breeze and has a perfect smile...
Ah! It's no use! Bring me the oxygen tank! She's going to faint!
Xiaoye's mother felt strange again:
"Why are you blushing? It's not hot in this store!"
What could Xiaoye say?
Could it be that it wasn't because the store was hot, but because she was so excited and excited when she saw her idol that her heart rate skyrocketed and that's why she blushed?
She waved her hands repeatedly:
"No, no, I just left in a hurry just now!"
She secretly glanced at Fu Chao, not even daring to look at him twice.
She was afraid of blaspheming her god.
Her family members didn't have so many concerns.
Because we came here to eat today, although it was Xiaoye who suggested it, she didn't tell her that her idol works here. She only said that this was a restaurant recommended by a friend and the food was pretty good.
Fu Chao politely led the family inside:
"Take a seat at this round table."
As he spoke, he pulled out the chairs for the elderly grandparents.
Xiaoye's family thanked them politely.
Only Xiaoye screamed crazily in her heart: Ahhh! Brother Fu talked to me! Brother Fu even pulled out a chair for my grandparents! To round it off, he pulled out a chair for me!
She really couldn't contain her excitement, so after sitting down, she secretly took out her cell phone from under the table and wanted to send some text live broadcast to the fan group.
Xiaoye's mother bumped her with her arm:
"Xiaoye, aren't you going to order food? Didn't you say you wanted to treat your family to a meal?"
Xiaoye froze.
She felt Fu Chao's gaze on her.
In an instant, shyness and excitement surged up from the soles of my feet and spread all the way to my whole body!
"Ah…ah! Ok, ok!"
Xiaoye quickly took the menu, without even daring to raise his head, and just pointed at a few dishes at random.
Fu Chao took notes with a pen, and responded from time to time.
Xiaoye's face was as red as a cooked shrimp.
Xiaoye's father also noticed something was wrong:
"What's wrong with you, sweetie? Your face is so red? Is it hot in the store?"
Xiaoye's mother explained thoughtfully:
"She said she was walking too fast. This child is the same, always so impatient. Even at his age, he doesn't know how to be careful."
Xiaoye was so embarrassed that she clenched her toes!
My dear parents! Can you please save some face for me in front of Brother Fu?
At this time, Xiaoye's grandmother suddenly narrowed her eyes behind her reading glasses:
"Hey! Young man! You look so familiar!"
Fu Chao had heard similar remarks many times today, and could now speak nonsense without changing his expression:
"Does he look like Fu Chao? Many people say so!"
Grandma Xiaoye kept nodding:
"Yes, yes, yes! I told you! You really look like that boy Fu Chao. He is my Xiaoye's favorite..."
"Ah, grandma! Don't delay my work!"
Xiao Ye was afraid that her identity would be exposed, so she quickly stuffed the menu into Fu Chao's hand,
"Please serve us the food! Hurry up!"
Fu Chao: "Okay, okay."
After Fu Chao left, Xiao Ye began to wonder in annoyance whether her tone was too harsh.
Xiaoye's mother, who was standing by, noticed something.
"That was Fu Chao just now, right? Was he recording a variety show?"
"Mom! That's not something you can talk about!"
Xiao Ye quickly looked around, fearing that someone might hear her and bring trouble to Fu Chao and the others. Chapter 95 Hey! It smells so good!
Xiaoye thought she had hidden her fan identity perfectly.
In fact, the sharp-eyed audience had already recognized her from the moment she entered the door:
[This must be a fan of Fu Chao, I can tell at a glance! ]
[Yes, I have confirmed that it is the same kind of aura.]
[Could it be the girl in the group who said she was going to take her family out for dinner? Ahhh, I'm so envious! ]
[She was super excited but had to pretend that nothing happened. It was really hard for her haha! ]
[Fu Chao also recognized them and sent them a dish! ]
[It's a pity that this sister didn't know and foolishly believed the opening discount that Fu Chao said! I wonder if she will regret it after watching the video later! ]
…
Xiaoye knew nothing about this and proudly told her parents:
"Mature fans will not cause trouble to their idols! So don't tell anyone! Just treat yourself as an ordinary customer!"
Xiaoye's parents were both amused and helpless.
At the same time, there was a little curiosity:
"So they are really recording a variety show? Is this some kind of food variety show?"
"No, it's Wa Zong."
Xiaoye's parents: ?
The food was served soon.
Xiaoye's parents had already thought about it -
How can celebrities cook? It's good enough that they can cook the food!
They just think of it as doing their best for their daughter's favorite idol, and then take the old man and the old lady to another restaurant for a good meal as compensation!
The dishes in front of them looked better than they had imagined!
Xiaoye's father couldn't help but ask:
"My dear, did they really not hire a professional chef?"
Xiaoye was busy messaging her friends in the group, not even looking up:
"No, the guest did it himself."
I didn't even bother to mention Nanzhi's name.
Nowadays, Fu Chao's fans are very divided.
Some thought that since Fu Chao and Nan Zhi had a good relationship, they could also change their opinion of Nan Zhi;
Some people think that, one thing is one thing, the fact is that Nanzhi is sucking blood from Brother Fu to cleanse herself, and we cannot just rely on the relationship shown in the variety show to pretend that her past negative news does not exist!
Obviously, Xiaoye belongs to the latter.
She had just had a fight with her own confused fans these past two days!
At this time, she also vowed in the group:
[Humph! No matter how delicious Nanzhi's dishes are, I will continue to hate her! I will never give in! ]
The fans who shared similar ideas cheered!
Xiaoye hummed proudly, but suddenly felt something was wrong.
Hmm? My parents are so quiet? Could it be...
She looked up and found that her parents were concentrating on fighting with the dishes in front of them. They used their chopsticks fiercely and accurately. Xiaoye almost thought she was dazzled and saw afterimages!
"Dad! Mom! You..."
Is it necessary to be so exaggerated?
Before Xiaoye's parents could answer, Xiaoye's grandparents smiled and praised their granddaughter:
"As expected of our good kid, he really knows how to choose a restaurant. The food here is so delicious!"
"Yeah, your dad said yesterday that he wanted to go to Juxianlou? I think the food there can't even compare to this place!"
The two elders praised the taste of the dishes.
Xiaoye's parents nodded immediately:
"Xiaoye, are you mistaken? This level must be that of a top chef! How can ordinary people have such skills?"
"How about we eat here at noon tomorrow?"
The last sentence was unanimously agreed by the family.
Xiaoye's mouth twitched:
"Do you have to be so exaggerated? It looks okay, and it smells... well, it is quite fragrant, but this doesn't mean anything!"
Xiaoye, who didn't believe in evil, picked up the most inconspicuous dish of braised spring bamboo shoots with chopsticks.
This dish uses seasonal spring bamboo shoots, which are pounded with a knife, cut into sections, and cooked with oil. The whole body is bright red in color, fresh and refreshing in the mouth, and a slight sweetness is the finishing touch!
Xiaoye bit the spring bamboo shoots in small bites, and his eyes gradually widened.
She wanted to wolf down the food to get more satisfaction, but she was afraid of eating too fast and not having time to savor it.
In the midst of the dilemma, the spring bamboo shoots seemed to last a long time!
Seeing that her daughter was silent, Xiaoye's mother teased:
"How is it? Isn't it delicious?"
"It's, it's okay!"
Xiaoye believes that even if the sky falls, she will still hold it up!
But it doesn't matter! She can do it for Brother Fu!
Then, she continued to pick up the chopsticks and ate the other dishes one by one...
Sorry Brother Fu, it really can't work this time.
The dishes cooked by Nanzhi are so delicious!
Xiaoye, with tears in her eyes, chose to change sides after struggling!
She had no time to pay attention to the ding-dong notification messages from the fan group, and was just busy eating with her family.
Every dish on the table was so delicious that she was at a loss for words. All she could think about was "delicious, delicious, really delicious!"
In a blink of an eye, all the dishes were gone!
Even the broth from the braised pork was mixed into the rice by Xiaoye's father!
Xiaoye's mother frowned and said,
"Have you forgotten the doctor's reminder to control your blood lipids? How can you soak rice in soup? Hurry up and give me a bowl!"
Xiaoye's father reluctantly gave half of his bowl to his wife.
At this time, Xiaoye also silently pushed out the bowl and smiled flatteringly:
"Dad."
My father thought about it and took out half of the remaining rice in the bowl.
Grandpa Xiaoye: "Son, I want to..."
"Dad! No! You don't want to!"
Xiaoye's grandfather's face fell with anger.
...What a happy family atmosphere!
Before leaving, Xiaoye's family was extremely satisfied with the meal and praised Fu Chao again and again for helping with the bill.
Xiaoye, who was standing in front of Fu Chao, looked as if she wanted to say something but was hesitant.
Fu Chao raised his eyes, somewhat worried about whether he should accept his fans' invitation for photos and autographs.
He has always been a polite and considerate idol, and tries his best to meet most of the reasonable requests of his fans.
But we are recording a show now and there are guests all around us. It would be too conspicuous if we take a group photo.
"Only a signature can..."
"Brother Fu, you should build a good relationship with Nanzhi!"
After two or three seconds of silence.
Fu Chao:?
Xiao Ye:?
Xiao Ye was the first to react. She scratched her face in embarrassment:
"So you found out everything, Brother Fu. I won't hide it from you! To be honest, I read a lot of negative information about Nan Zhi before and I didn't like her... But now! I deeply regret it! I was too narrow-minded before and misunderstood such a kind girl. Brother Fu, please help convey my apology! And today's meal is really delicious!"
Fu Chao: ...
"Brother Fu, you must build a good relationship with Nanzhi and tell us where she will open a store in the future! I will support her even if I have to eat dirt!"
Fu Chao: ...
You fake fan!
Xiaoye, whose attitude changed 180 degrees, left Nan's Restaurant with a smile.
When she stepped out of the door, she did not forget to send a message to her fans:
[Nanzhi is a deity who can make such a delicious delicacy! From today on, I will turn from a hater to a fan of her! ]
[Forgive me that my heart cannot belong to just one person! ] Chapter 96: The strategy is just a matter of time
. The fans in the fan group cursed loudly.
At the same time, some people are curious, how delicious are Nanzhi's dishes that Xiaoye seems like a different person?
How about...they also try it?
The chat records were intercepted and posted online, attracting countless netizens to watch—
[I saw this girl in the live broadcast room. Fu Chao thought she was here to get autographs and take photos, but she asked him to build a good relationship with Nanzhi. Haha! It really made me laugh to death! ]
[Before eating: I will never give in! After eating: Oh! It smells so good! ]
[I'm so pissed! We Fu fans are not fence-sitters! I want to expel her from the fan club! ]
[Someone dug up this girl's account. She's a big V on a super topic, and a super productive lady with scissor hands. She has nearly 100,000 followers on her V blog, and she's a rich woman who buys 10,000 magazines every time, so...]
[Ahem, we must respect personal choices.]
…
The transformation of Fu Chao's big fan was so funny and novel that it became popular in a small circle.
The already very popular "Cub Observation Diary" has sparked countless discussions.
The biggest topic among them is undoubtedly Nanzhi!
Some people completely changed their attitude towards her:
[After following the live broadcast for more than half a month, Nanzhi is really different from what I remembered. She has a very charming personality and is a strong anchor. Every time she is around, I feel at ease. Who understands? ]
[I agree! I think how can someone who is liked by all the guests and even the kids love to stick to her be the low-class person that was previously exposed? ]
[Nanzhi had some real negative information in the past, but people are diverse. As long as she doesn't act and just appears on variety shows and opens a restaurant, I will support her! ]
…
Some people also stubbornly cling to their previous views:
[I am really impressed. The Internet has no memory, right? Can someone like Nanzhi, who is covered in negative news, clean herself up through variety shows? The world is really going downhill! ]
[When the video of you acting like a big shot on the Nanzhi set was exposed, you didn't say this! Sun Wukong's 72 transformations are not as good as the ones you netizens can transform with! ]
[I really want to know who is the master behind Nanzhi. How could that fool with an empty head turn around to this extent! ]
…
"Idiot? Idiot? Do they know who they are scolding? A bunch of brainless paper people from a low-dimensional world!"
Sharp shouting and cursing were heard from the VIP ward of a hospital in Yanjing.
[Host, please be careful not to reveal your identity, otherwise you will be punished by being wiped out! ]
The wolf has been crying so many times that the girl no longer feels any pain when she hears the word "annihilate".
She rolled her eyes on the spot:
"Isn't this a fictional world? So what if someone heard it? Where do NPCs get their brains from?"
【Warning the host again! 】
"I know, I know!"
The girl lowered her voice in dissatisfaction, picked up the tablet she had thrown away, and gritted her teeth in anger.
She just couldn't figure it out!
It was the same body and the same face, why was she being scolded by the whole internet, while the original owner received completely different evaluations?
Jealousy gnawed at her heart like a poisonous snake.
An idea flashed through the girl's mind.
Then he took out his cell phone, found a number and called.
"...Yes, just do as I say. I'll give you double the price after the job is done!"
The system in the void listened silently.
After hanging up the phone, the girl was very proud:
"Apart from anything else, this body is really good in that it doesn't lack money! Nanzhi was so poor before, and I only had a shabby house, which was not enough for me to buy two bags! It's really useless!"
After the system is silent for a few seconds, it will sound a reminder:
[The mission time is tight, please focus on the target. 】
The girl waved her hands nonchalantly:
"I know, I know! I'll be discharged from the hospital soon, right? Besides, isn't it what you want the villain to take the path he should take?"
The system remained silent and did not answer.
The girl sighed, leaned back against the pillow, and thought confidently—
If this body hadn't been injured in a car accident, causing her to stay in the hospital for more than half a month...
She has made progress on her strategy mission!
The last time she took the identity of Nanzhi, she was a mother at the beginning, which really held her back.
Moreover, the class gap was so huge that she couldn't even get close to the mission goal, so she worked hard for several years but got nothing in return.
This time it's different.
She is a real rich girl and belongs to the same class as the target of the mission!
As long as I can get close to him...
Strategy master, it's just a matter of time!
"It's almost closing time."
Xie Yu glanced at the clock on the wall.
Even Nanzhi felt a sense of relief.
Fortunately, she took a nap in the afternoon to make up for the lack of energy.
Otherwise, she really wouldn't be able to survive the evening business!
After thinking for a while, Nanzhi said to Xie Yu:
"Try to get on the chopping board tomorrow."
Xie Yu was shocked.
He seemed to have returned to the days when he was a young newcomer, and was suddenly valued and promoted by the director he admired. His heart was filled with excitement and joy!
"I will do it well."
Xie Yu said in a deep voice.
This serious attitude made Nanzhi chuckle.
At this moment, Nan Yi suddenly ran in.
"Mother!"
The strange expression on his little face made Nanzhi think for a moment that something had happened.
Unexpectedly, after hesitating for a while, Nan Yi leaned over to whisper in Nan Zhi's ear:
"That person is here, he's outside."
Who is that person?
Nanzhi was a little confused and just wanted to ask, but her voice got stuck in her throat.
Wait, could it be...
She put down the kitchen knife, wiped her hands with a rag, and walked a few steps towards the kitchen door.
The man sitting in the corner booth seemed to sense something and looked up at her.
Their eyes met silently in the air.
Men are still like the snow on the mountains, cold, lonely, and far away from the world.
But the moment he saw Nanzhi, stubbornness grew silently from his soul, like a vine, like a big net, trying to wrap Nanzhi tightly.
I don't know if I know him too well.
So when Nanzhi saw him, she was not too surprised. Instead, she thought to herself:
Ah, Lu Shixu is indeed Lu Shixu.
Nan Yi grabbed the corner of her clothes with her small hands:
"Mom, he..."
"Never mind him."
Nanzhi took Nanyi back to the kitchen without any reluctance.
He didn't even look at Lu Shixu.
At this time, in addition to Nanzhi Nanyi, another person discovered Lu Shixu's existence.
He was so shocked that he stopped in his tracks and was unable to recover for a full minute or two!
Until Qi Peier came over to remind him:
"Fu Chao, aren't you going to clear the table?"
"Ah...ah, okay."
Fu Chao tried his best to hide his shock and walked past the booth where Lu Shixu was as if nothing had happened, as if he didn't know this man at all.
But he couldn't stop roaring in his heart -
Why is that lunatic from the Lu family here?
Almost in an instant, Fu Chao thought of Nanzhi.
It was an inexplicable premonition.
I always feel like... they know each other.
Chapter 97 The Madman of the Lu Family
Fu Chao was wiping the table absentmindedly.
The corner of his eyes drifted uncontrollably to the side...
Land time series.
This name is very famous in the circle.
What's more, the Qing family and the Lu family have had a close friendship for many years.
Fu Chao's grandfather Qingshan and Lu family's old man Lu Wenzong are old friends who have known each other for many years and have a special friendship.
Therefore, when Fu Chao was young, he kept hearing the name Lu Shixu—
Lu Shixu is only one year younger than him, but his life experience is completely different from his.
When Fu Chao was young, his parents were very loving and he grew up in love. He never had any worries until his sister Qingzhi disappeared.
The time sequence on land is different.
His father, Lu Wenzhou, is the only son of the head of the Lu family and a talented scientist with a promising future.
Lu Wenzhou was only in his 30s when he died, but thanks to his many scientific research achievements, he was recognized as the young Chinese scientist with the greatest hope of being nominated for a Nobel Prize.
Unfortunately, a fire caused by an accident in the laboratory caused Lu Wenzhou to fall like a comet and exit the stage in disgrace.
A year later, Pei Yun, Lu Wenzhou's wife, Lu Shixu's biological mother and the eldest daughter of the Pei family, could not accept the fact that her husband had passed away. After unsuccessful treatment and recuperation in a mental hospital, she set herself on fire in her suburban villa and eventually died.
At that time, Lu Shixu was only 6 years old.
Lu Shixu became known to the outside world only after his parents passed away one after another.
Before this, even the Qing family, who had close contacts with them, didn't know that Lu Wenzhou and Pei Yun actually had a son!
The Lu family's explanation to the outside world was that because Lu Shixu was a premature baby and had a weak body since childhood, a master suggested that they try to conceal his existence before he was 6 years old, and the fewer people who knew about it, the better.
It makes sense logically, but it can't stop people from talking about it and speculating too much about it.
Some people say that Lu Shixu was actually a child that Lu Wenzong secretly adopted from an orphanage in order to consolidate his management rights after the loss of his beloved son, and that he was not of the Lu family blood at all;
others say that Lu Shixu was Lu Wenzhou's illegitimate child, not Pei Yun's, which is why the Pei family and Lu Shixu did not have close contacts, only slightly better than strangers.
There are also speculations that he is a test-tube baby, or that he is Lu Wenzong's illegitimate son...
Rumors are spreading.
Finally, it came to an end when Lu Shixu was 24 years old.
No one thought that the Lu family's luck could be so good, with Lu Wenzhou in front and Lu Shixu in the back.
Lu Shixu is even better than his biological father!
Lu Wenzhou was already a one in a million genius when he went to college at the age of 16, while Lu Shixu was admitted to Stanford at the age of 15 and obtained a double degree in just three years.
When he was 18 years old, he returned to China and officially joined the Lu Institute. He demonstrated his amazing scientific research talent and led the Lu Institute to publish a number of internationally leading research results, making it one of the world's top research institutes!
The pharmaceutical group under the Lu family had been gradually declining after the death of Lu Wenzhou, but it was turned around by Lu Shixu and grew into a pillar enterprise of the Lu family. Not only in China, but also internationally, Lu's Pharmaceuticals is an industry giant that plays a decisive role!
At the age of 24, Lu Shixu officially took over the Lu family, and old man Lu Wenzong was forced to retreat to the second line.
From then on, no one dared to guess Lu Shixu's background.
He was given a unique name which was very innovative:
Mr. Lu.
It is not "Dr. Lu" as Lu Wenzong and the successive heads of the Lu family are called.
But it is "Mr. Lu" that belongs only to him.
This shows his status.
Lu Shixu has always been low-key, and others are very secretive when talking about him.
As for how the nickname "Lu Family Madman" came about...
It probably came from the time when Lu Shixu was a teenager and heard people talking about his parents behind their backs, so he pushed the person into the swimming pool with an expressionless face, and pushed the person and his head into the water, almost killing him;
Or maybe it was because after Lu Shixu entered the business world, he was ruthless and decisive, never leaving room for others, making people dare not to be his enemy, and they were in awe of him from the bottom of their hearts;
Or maybe it was because he was merciless even to his only relative, his grandfather Lu Wenzong. The once powerful head of the Lu family was now just an old man living in his old house, in his twilight years.
…
Fu Chao felt that the reason why Lu Shixu's nickname "Madman" was appropriate was very simple, it was his eyes.
Those were not human eyes at all. They were so cold and cruel, looking at people as if they were a pile of rotten flesh and bones.
Even if you look at him, it's the same!
This is a world-weary and dangerous guy, and the best option is to stay away from him!
So when Fu Chao thought that Lu Shixu might be related to Nanzhi...
"No, it's impossible."
He shook his head, getting rid of such terrible speculation.
However, he ignored the microphone on his body, and everything he muttered to himself was recorded.
The audience was slightly surprised:
[What is Brother Fu talking about? It feels weird.]
[It seems that he glanced at a certain place in the store, and his expression suddenly changed. ]
【Did you meet someone you know?】
[Please turn the camera around, why don't you take a picture of the booth in the corner? 】
[Just now I shook my head and there seemed to be a very handsome guy who made my camera lens clear! ]
[Are you dazzled? Just blow it. ]
…
"Is that Fu Chao?"
Lu Shixu clasped his hands and pressed them on his knees, a slightly tense and aggressive posture.
It also made Tao An, his assistant sitting opposite him, even more restless.
It was the first time that Tao An sat at the same table with Mr. Lu, and he felt particularly uncomfortable.
Without even raising his eyes, Tao An answered respectfully,
"Yes, Mr. Fu Chao and Ms. Nanzhi are partners in this show."
Lu Shixu's eyes were gloomy and he did not respond immediately.
After more than ten seconds, he finally uttered the two words that he had been suppressing for a long time:
"An eyesore."
Tao An held his breath.
I always feel like these words are directed at me.
He really wanted to reduce his presence, or simply disappear through a crack in the ground...
"Have you guys checked the menu?"
Qi Pei'er came over and looked at these two strange guests who didn't fit in.
Someone eased the atmosphere, Tao An breathed a sigh of relief and quickly ordered three dishes.
Qi Pei'er gently reminded:
"The portion may be a bit too much."
Tao An thought about it and deleted a dish of braised pork.
Mr. Lu has a very picky palate, and the team of top chefs who serve him may not be able to prepare a dish that satisfies him even after working for months.
So Tao An assumed that Mr. Lu would not pick up his chopsticks, and in the end he was the only one eating. Two dishes, one meat and one vegetable, were just enough.
result…
"Hmm? Sir, do you want to eat too?"
Tao An was so shocked that he said what was in his heart!
Lu Shixu picked up the chopsticks slowly, his eyebrows and eyes calm:
"People have to eat. Is this so strange?"
Tao An smiled dryly.
When he turned to associate these dishes with Miss Nanzhi, he felt that everything made sense! Chapter 98 He Wants
In just one day, Tao An had seen what it meant to "one thing conquers another"!
That was Mr. Lu! He
was always right, calm, rational, and would never question any decision he made!
And the final results often proved that all his choices were right!
Being his subordinate is like riding on a high-speed train.
Mr. Lu is the front of the train and they are the carriages.
The track under their feet led them to the peak of light!
No wonder so many people wanted to follow Lu Shixu and were impressed by his powerful skills and personal charm!
The same goes for Tao An!
...Until Mr. Lu met Miss Nanzhi.
All his inaccuracies, lack of calmness and irrationality started to come out!
Like the unpleasant situation yesterday, Tao An saw with his own eyes that Mr. Lu was suppressing his anger until he got home.
His anger level was even higher than when his team messed up a multi-billion dollar merger and acquisition last year.
Even when encountering mistakes in business, Mr. Lu was able to handle the follow-up calmly, save the situation, and lead them to fight back.
Emotionally frustrated, Tao An only saw Mr. Lu's clumsiness, helplessness and capriciousness!
for example-
She had clearly told him in a cold tone yesterday that he didn't need to pass on any information about Miss Nanzhi in the future.
This morning, it was as if nothing had happened and he asked about the program's progress as if nothing had happened.
At noon, I even started watching the live broadcast. When I saw someone supporting Miss Nanzhi and the director surnamed Xie, I asked him to arrange for the internet trolls to guide public opinion to "manually break up the couple."
After finishing work in the evening, she pretended to be casual but actually couldn't wait to ask him to drive to Nanjia Restaurant.
Every single thing refreshed Tao An's cognition.
In just one day, Tao An's mood changed from "shocked" to "predicting the trend in advance" and then to "not surprised at all and feeling no emotion"...
Tao An occasionally feels emotional.
Mr. Lu is like this, although he did many things that were not like what he did.
But it is also because of this that he is no longer like a machine controlled by instructions and without emotions...
They are real, living people with emotions and joys!
"Guest, your dishes are served."
The last person to serve the dishes was Fu Chao.
He turned off the microphone in advance and confirmed the camera's shooting angle.
"Time sequence, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to see you here."
Fu Chao's face was smiling, but his eyes were alert.
Lu Shixu met his gaze and said word by word:
"Unfortunately, I came here specially."
Fu Chao pretended not to understand:
"Oh? It seems that our shop is very famous recently..."
"I'm here for Nanzhi."
Lu Shixu's straightforwardness left Fu Chao silent.
Fu Chao had already noticed something was wrong—
If you don't come here with a purpose, there is no need to go to the trouble of asking the program crew to move the camera away.
Live broadcast audience complained about the wrong camera angle?
This was not a coincidence, but Lu Shixu did not want to be photographed.
Fu Chao realized this.
I suddenly remembered that the last time I was shooting, I saw Lu Shixu's car near the shantytown.
At that time, he thought it was dizziness.
Now that he thinks about it, it turns out he was not mistaken, it was really Lu Shixu!
This time, Fu Chao was really angry.
He was no longer the cheerful and good-tempered person he usually was in front of Nanzhi.
The child raised by Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng will never be a soft and stupid dog that can be rubbed by anyone!
When he frowned, he had some of his parents' aura:
"If Mr. Lu wants to mess up someone else's life just for a momentary interest, then I advise you to think it over! She is definitely not someone you can treat casually!"
Lu Shixu raised his eyelids, and his abyss-like black eyes shot out like a sharp sword, directly cutting through Fu Chao's pressing momentum.
He sneered sarcastically:
"Who are you to stand here and 'warn' me on behalf of Nanzhi?"
The undercurrent is turbulent.
The atmosphere was like a bowstring that was stretched to the limit and could break at any moment!
Tao An, who was swept by the whirlpool of the hurricane, was trembling and as messy as a weed...
"Ah, Miss Nanzhi is here!"
Tao An pointed to a place not far away with surprise.
Almost at the same time—
Lu Shixu lowered his eyes.
Fu Chao relaxed his shoulders.
Both of them quickly restrained their sharpness and pretended as if nothing had happened.
Fu Chao first glanced at Lu Shixu quickly.
Then, he deliberately asked Nanzhi:
"Why are you here? Isn't the kitchen busy?"
Nanzhi looked back and forth between the two of them, not hiding anything:
"The last order has been completed. I just came out to see what you were doing."
Lu Shixu's table is the last order.
Not long after Nanzhi finished her work, she heard Qi Pei'er running in to report that she thought Fu Chao was going to fight with a guest.
The first person that came to Nanzhi's mind was Lu Shixu.
So I went out with the mentality of just in case, and it turned out to be true!
What surprised her was...
"So you two know each other?"
What an unexpected human connection.
Fu Chao: "I guess so."
Lu Shixu: "I don't know him."
The two of them looked at each other at the same time.
The glances were crossed, full of tension.
Nanzhi had to remind him:
"The live broadcast hasn't ended yet. It's not good to delay it for too long."
Fu Chao raised his eyebrows and took the opportunity to say:
"Yes, I almost forgot! Let's go, didn't we say that we would hold a review meeting after the business closes today?"
It looked like he wanted to drag Nanzhi away from this dangerous guy Lu Shixu!
Nanzhi had no intention of talking too much with Lu Shixu at the moment.
She nodded and left with Fu Chao.
There is no lingering back view.
Tao An was so frightened by what he saw.
He was once worried that Mr. Lu would be unhappy after Miss Nanzhi left.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Lu's emotions were much more stable than he expected.
It's a bit strange…
Could it be an illusion of impending storm?
Tao An didn't realize that he had made the mistake of speaking out his true feelings!
What was even more terrifying was that Mr. Lu actually answered him—
"Because Fu Chao is not worth mentioning."
It's rare for Lu Shixu to explain so patiently.
Looking at his expression, he even looked happy!
From the moment Nanzhi appeared, Lu Shixu could tell that there was no ambiguous relationship between Nanzhi and Fu Chao.
Not only Nanzhi, Fu Chao also had no such intention.
As for the motives behind Fu Chao's hostility, he was too lazy to delve into it.
He only cared about Nanzhi not showing any disgust or resistance when she saw him...
This was much better than the worst case scenario he had imagined!
Yesterday's rejection made him feel very embarrassed, and his self-esteem prevailed for a moment.
However, after struggling and suffering, he finally confirmed his obsession that he could not give up.
Or the inner demon.
...Why should she refuse and ask him to give up?
He is not a dog who will obey whatever she says unconditionally!
He insisted on staying!
Let her see him all the time! Chapter 99: I was almost going crazy with jealousy
. The stubborn madness came out from the cracks in my bones.
It clamored and urged him to do something next.
Lu Shixu didn't even notice that his eyes were slightly out of focus, as if his soul was stuck in a quagmire.
Tao An, who was sitting opposite him, was so scared that he shrank into the corner of his chair.
"Mr. Lu, the food is getting cold."
Tao An gritted his teeth and held on to the last bit of his duty as an assistant, pushing the dish that had just been served forward.
His action was like a small hammer, knocking open the layer of ice that was silently spreading around Lu Shixu.
The aroma of the food penetrated into the ice through the cracks in the ice.
Lu Shixu suddenly came back to his senses.
He looked at the food in front of him and picked up his chopsticks.
Pick it up, put it in your mouth, and chew it.
An indescribable deliciousness spreads in your mouth.
The missing hole in my heart was filled by direct sensory stimulation.
His soul, floating in the darkness, followed the path and landed on the ground because of this delicious food.
Is eating such a happy thing?
Lu Shixu didn't know.
When he was 7 years old, his mother wanted to drag him into the fire to die together.
He struggled desperately, leaving his crazy mother behind and fleeing without looking back...
Since then, he seemed to have lost his sense of life.
Others will develop a desire for life because the sky is blue, the wind is warm, and the food is satisfying.
But he never does.
He didn't even understand what it felt like.
Until now, he had eaten the meals prepared by Nanzhi himself.
"It's delicious."
He muttered to himself.
Tao An, who overheard it by accident, almost thought he was hallucinating.
Then, Tao An watched with his own eyes as Lu Shixu finished eating all the dishes bit by bit.
There wasn't even a leaf left.
Tao An couldn't help it:
"Mr. Lu, is your stomach okay?"
Everyone around Lu Shixu knew that he had mild anorexia and would not eat unless necessary.
Long-term irregular eating habits caused him to suffer from serious stomach problems.
For a healthy adult man like Tao An, the amount of one meat and one vegetable is just right.
But for Lu Shixu, it was a bit too much.
"I am fine."
Lu Shixu put down his chopsticks.
It seems that he is still a little unsatisfied.
Tao An found it incredible.
At the same time, the thought kept coming to my mind:
Mr. Lu's three meals a day have always been a difficult problem. If he comes to Nan's Restaurant to take away food every day, then...
Suddenly, a childish voice interrupted Tao An's thoughts:
"Customer, the store is about to close. Do you want to pay the bill?"
Tao An turned his head and saw a little boy appearing beside the table.
He has delicate features, and although he is only 3 or 4 years old, he holds the account book in all seriousness and speaks a set of service skills, like a professional waiter!
Having watched the show countless times, Tao An naturally recognized that the boy in front of him was Miss Nanzhi's son Nan Yi.
So, it is possible for me to become Mr. Lu's son in the future?
Tao An was shocked, as if he saw a broad road opening before his eyes...
"Buy it! Of course I'll buy it! How much is it? Do you need my help to calculate it?"
Tao An was particularly attentive.
Nan Yi pursed her lips and refused in a serious manner:
"Thank you, but no thanks."
Although Tao An wanted to take the initiative to please Nan Yi because of his relationship with Mr. Lu.
However, seeing Nan Yi pretending to be a serious little adult...
What to do!
I am touched by his cuteness!
Nan Yi looked at Tao An warily, always feeling that this uncle was weird.
He calmly stepped aside and handed out the bill.
He then raised the payment code sign hanging on his chest, which had been used since the last photo shoot.
This reminded Tao An of the scenes in the show. He felt quite happy and happily scanned the code to pay.
Nan Yi nodded politely:
"Welcome to come again next time."
Then he looked at Tao An, and Tao An looked at him.
They stared at each other, and no one moved.
Tao An was slow to react:
"Ah... Oh, we want to sit for a while longer! Is that ok?"
"All right."
Nan Yi's little face drooped, looking reluctant.
After all, all the other customers in the store have left, leaving only this table.
One of them was a man who had left a bad impression on him!
Nan Yi quickly glanced at Lu Shixu and realized that this man had been looking at him.
He frowned unhappily.
What are you looking at!
The flesh on Nan Yi's little face became even tighter.
He calmly put the account book into his sweatshirt pocket, pretended not to care about Lu Shixu's gaze, and took the initiative to clean up the plates.
"I'll do it, I'll do it!"
Tao An stood up hurriedly.
Even if it wasn't for the sake of pleasing others, Tao An, as an adult, couldn't just sit there and watch a child serve dishes and do nothing.
Nan Yi didn't appreciate it, but avoided his hand:
"You're a guest, you should rest! I can do it!"
His eyes were particularly bright and full of stubbornness.
"Let him come."
This is what Lu Shixu said to Tao An.
After struggling, Tao An had no choice but to sit back.
He watched Nan Yi's actions with fear and trepidation, only to find that this child was much smarter than he thought.
There was vegetable soup on the plate, so Nan Yi poured the soup into the bowl first to prevent it from spilling while walking;
All the plates piled together were too tiring for Nan Yi, so he made several trips to move a little at a time.
After the plates were removed, Nan Yi took a rag, held it in his two small hands, and wiped it laboriously but carefully to ensure that every corner was clean.
After finishing his work, Nan Yi asked Lu Shixu and Tao An if they needed tea.
...It can be said that the service is very good.
Tao An wanted to refuse.
But Lu Shixu nodded:
"It's troublesome."
Nan Yi nodded and turned around.
He stood on a small stool, and his frail arms trembled as he picked up the heavy teapot to pour water, his face flushed red.
Tao An really couldn't bear it, and whispered:
"Sir, he is so young, and we just watch him without giving him a hand. Isn't that a bit too much?"
And you are going after his biological mother!
Shouldn't you please him in every possible way and satisfy all his requests?
Lu Shixu said:
"Rather than taking care of him because you are young, he should hope that you respect his work."
Tao An wanted to laugh.
What kind of job can such a small person have...
etc.
Whether it was paying the bill or cleaning, didn't Nan Yi do it properly?
Why was he so arrogant and eager to deny it?
"Sir, you are so insightful!"
Tao An gave a little flattery.
Lu Shixu didn't say anything.
He stared at Nan Yi in silence, his mind turning over and over again -
Who is the father of this child?
Who has left a strong mark in Nanzhi's life?
Although reason tells him that these are all things of the past, he should not take them to heart.
But how could he not care?
Just imagining Nanzhi being intimate with another man made him almost crazy with jealousy! Chapter 100 Unhappy again?
The so-called review meeting ended in less than 5 minutes.
All Nanzhi and the others had to do was to take stock of the sales on the menu and increase or decrease the ingredients to be purchased for tomorrow.
After quickly finalizing these things, Nanzhi began to look around for Nanyi.
Huh? Where are the people?
"Xiao Xi, have you seen Brother Yi Yi?"
Nanzhi had no choice but to ask Qingxi who was drowsy in a small chair.
Qingxi raised his sleepy eyes:
"Ah? I don't know."
"Yi Yi went outside to help the guests pay the bill."
Xie Anan answered crisply.
Nanzhi: "Check out? Are there any guests left?"
Is it Lu Shixu?
When she asked this, Fu Chao was confused:
"Hmm? Qi Pei'er, you didn't go?"
Qi Pei'er was even more confused:
"Didn't you say you were going?"
After talking about it, I realized that the misunderstanding was caused by untimely communication.
They hurried to the kitchen door.
I found out that Nan Yi not only collected the money, but also cleaned the dishes and the table.
Fu Chao was stunned:
"Yi Yi, you are so amazing!"
Qi Pei'er also gave a thumbs up:
"As expected of Yi Yi!"
Nan Yi helped a lot today, but everyone took his age into consideration and only asked him to share some unimportant work.
This is the first time that Nan Yi has handled everything on his own!
[I was wondering what he was doing running in and out, but I didn't expect he was helping out! Did he take the initiative to step forward when he saw the adults talking? Nan Yi is awesome!]
[The useless production team didn't even know how to cut a shot. I didn't even see the hardworking, sensible and considerate little boy Yi Yi! ]
[I have to say, Nan Yi has made great progress. Who would have thought that the child who everyone thought was gloomy and silent at the beginning could grow up to be so sensible? ]
[Have you ever thought that maybe it's not that he has grown up, but that he is just like this, and it is the prejudice of some people that put a colored filter on him. ]
[I had a problem with him in the beginning because of his biological mother...]
[Is there no prejudice or filter against Nanzhi? ]
…
Everyone was praising him, but Nan Yi felt nothing inside.
It was not until Nanzhi smiled and praised him for doing a good job that the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
Revealing a little secret and unobtrusive joy.
Nanzhi looked at the time and was about to say that the filming for today would end here.
At this time, Qi Pei'er glanced outside the door:
"Hey? Why haven't the guests at that table left?"
Nanzhi looked over there.
It turned out to be Lu Shixu.
The man was as sharp as a radar. When she looked over, it was as if a switch in her body was touched. Half a second later, her eyes followed.
Nanzhi withdrew his gaze indifferently, as if he saw nothing.
Fu Chao noticed it but said nothing.
It was Nan Yi who explained:
"The guests at that table asked to sit more."
Qi Peier took off her apron:
"But we are closed... I'd better go out and talk."
Nanzhi didn't react until Qi Pei'er walked out of the kitchen.
Fu Chao was not someone who could hold back his temper after all, so he lowered his voice and asked Nanzhi,
"You're not going?"
Anyone with eyes can see that Lu Shixu is waiting for Nanzhi.
Nanzhi asked back with a smile:
"Why should I go?"
She had said it all clearly enough.
If Lu Shixu doesn't give up, that's his idea and his choice.
It has nothing to do with her.
Besides, Nanzhi didn't think that Lu Shixu, who had lost his memory, could hold on for a long time just based on that vague feeling.
Sooner or later he would give up on his own initiative.
Only then will the bridges be returned to the bridges and the roads be returned to the roads...
Fu Chao: "You are absolutely right!"
He was so excited that everyone else came to look.
It even scared Qingxi away from sleeping!
Nanzhi looked at him helplessly and amusedly.
Fu Chao touched his head awkwardly.
Qingxi grumbled in dissatisfaction:
"Little uncle is annoying!"
"Sorry, sorry... Let me wash the dishes! Let's clean up and go back to rest early!"
Fu Chao rolled up his sleeves, as if he had endless energy, and started busying himself in the kitchen.
After a while, Qi Pei'er came back and said that the guests at the table outside had left.
Nanzhi knew that Lu Shixu understood what she meant.
She smiled, didn't take it seriously, and joined the cleaning team.
With everyone's concerted efforts, the restaurant was clean inside and out in less than an hour.
The kids were so sleepy that they were staggering all over.
Well, except Southern Italy.
He was the only one standing beside the southern branch with his bright eyes open, looking dependent.
Qi Zhang yawned, held his aunt Qi Pei'er's hand, and said goodbye to everyone politely.
Qingxi simply fell asleep, carried on Fu Chao's back, and could vaguely hear his snoring breathing.
Xie Anan sat on her father Xie Yu's arm and was about to leave.
Suddenly, she gently pulled Xie Yu's collar and whispered something in his ear.
Xie Yu's expression was a little subtle.
But he had no choice but to follow his daughter's wishes and come to Nanzhi:
"She wants to talk to you."
"Um?"
Nanzhi was confused.
Xie Anan leaned forward, approached her, and whispered in a baby voice:
"Aunt Zhizhi, good night. I like you very much."
Nanzhi was surprised at first, then she smiled:
"Thank you, An'an, I like you too."
The corner of her clothes was instantly grabbed!
Nanzhi looked over immediately and saw Nanyi lowering her head, revealing only her dark, furry hair.
Is this little jealous guy unhappy again?
Nanzhi thought to herself that this was bad and that she would have to spend a lot of effort to coax her baby later.
She hurriedly said goodbye to everyone and watched them leave.
The shop door is closed.
Nanzhi hurriedly grabbed Nanyi's little hand.
She deliberately used a light tone:
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
Nan Yi raised her little face, but she didn't look unhappy as Nan Zhi thought.
He blinked and answered calmly:
"I don't have any."
Regardless of whether Nanzhi believed it or not, he shook her arm first,
"Mom, hurry up and wash up. You must be very tired today! Go to bed early!"
Having said that, he took Nanzhi's hand and walked upstairs.
Along the way, the young housekeeper Nan Yi instructed Nanzhi on every detail.
It was as if their parent-child relationship had been reversed!
Nanzhi was carried away by Nanyi's force.
She raised her free hand and placed her soft palm on the back of his head:
"How about Yiyi? Aren't you tired? I see you've done a lot today."
"I'm not tired! I'm awesome!"
Nan Yi puffed out his chest with pride.
Unexpectedly, Nanzhi bent down and pinched his calf.
Caught off guard, Nan Yi's face twisted instantly:
"Hiss!"
Sore and painful!
Nanzhi felt so distressed, but also found it funny:
"You still say you're not tired?"
Nan Yi hesitated for a long time before answering:
"I just, I just... don't want my mother to worry about me."
Nanzhi couldn't help but be moved, and she gently scolded:
"Little fool, no matter what you do, as a mother, I will always worry about my child."
