With Zhao Daxia as the dishwasher, Feng Yifan and his team's work in the kitchen is indeed much easier.
Especially on weekends, there are many people eating at Su Ji. Feng Yifan and Lin Ruifeng are very busy in the kitchen. In the past, they may have to clean up the dishes.
Now with Zhao Daxia, after getting familiar with the situation, she will take the initiative to help clean up the dishes.
Zhao Daxia would clean up the leftovers and soak the bowls and plates before the business was over.
In this way, the subsequent washing process will be much easier.
On her first day at work, Zhao Daxia quickly discovered that she was a little disappointed with this small restaurant.
The restaurant does look small, with only about 20 tables in the front.
But there were indeed quite a few guests in one night. Especially when a round of diners left and they were clearing away the dishes, Zhao Daxia discovered that the sink in the bathroom was actually full.
What made Zhao Daxia even more incredible was that there were so many bowls, chopsticks, plates and dishes to cope with so many customers who ordered different dishes.
But in the kitchen, only Feng Yifan and Lin Ruifeng were busy.
Zhao Daxia would occasionally peek in from the bathroom to observe, and she could clearly see that almost all the dishes were cooked by Feng Yifan alone, with Lin Ruifeng just helping out most of the time.
Even the final plating was often done by Feng Yifan himself.
Zhao Daxia watched with her own eyes as Feng Yifan arranged a dish very beautifully, and it looked like a flower to her.
During this process, Lin Ruifeng just helped out, and Feng Yifan completed the entire process alone.
Seeing this, Zhao Daxia really admired Feng Yifan.
When the orders were all placed, during a short break, Zhao Daxia couldn't help but come in and say, "Boss, I think you are really amazing. You can make so many delicious dishes by yourself."
After hesitating for a moment, Zhao Daxia added, "And I feel like after you arranged the dishes like that, I can't afford to eat them just by looking at them."
After hearing what was said above, Lin Ruifeng still felt a little proud of his master.
But after hearing the following words, Lin Ruifeng's face suddenly changed: "What do you mean you can't afford it just because you look at it? The dishes in my master's house are not expensive, and each one is reasonably priced."
Seeing that his apprentice was a little excited, Feng Yifan smiled and waved his hands: "Big sister, you don't mean it's expensive."
Zhao Daxia also said: "That's right, I didn't say it was expensive, I just felt that after the boss arranged the dishes, it looked very expensive."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "We have to be responsible for the guests who come to eat. When guests eat, they want to feel happy physically and mentally. First, it looks beautiful, and then it tastes good. In this way, the guests will naturally be happy while eating."
After hearing this, Zhao Daxia nodded and said, "No wonder your business is so good, boss, you really work hard."
As they were chatting, Feng Ruoruo came in again with two good friends.
The little girl laid out the menu, and Feng Ruoruo immediately said, "Dad, don't be so anxious. There won't be many customers ahead, so you can take your time and don't be so anxious and hard-working."
Yang Xiaoxi followed up and said, "Dad Feng, take your time. This time there is only one menu."
Chen Yaofei nodded and added seriously: "Those people are chatting and don't seem to be in a hurry. Father Feng, you don't have to be in a hurry either."
Seeing this scene, Zhao Daxia couldn't help but feel envious: "Boss, you are so lucky to have three little darlings like this. Daughters are really the best. They are not like my two boys, who are a real worry."
Feng Yifan examined the menu and asked his apprentice to prepare the cold dishes first, while he prepared the ingredients needed for the main course first.
During the process, Feng Yifan did not forget to chat with Zhao Daxia.
"Sister, actually both boys and girls are good. The key is that children also need respect. When educating them, you must respect their wishes and try to explain some principles to them as clearly as possible."
Zhao Daxia disagreed: "Children are children. They don't understand the hard work of adults. It's useless to just reason with them."
Feng Yifan said while busying himself: "Sister, your idea is wrong. Think about it, when we were young, didn't we also hope to be respected by our family members?"
After hearing this, Zhao Daxia fell into deep thought and felt that it seemed to be true.
Feng Yifan cleaned the freshly killed fish and placed it on the chopping board while continuing to remove the bones and talking.
"We all had our own childhoods, and we all wanted to be recognized and respected by our parents, so we should put ourselves in their shoes and not always treat our children as children. As they grow older, they actually understand many things."
At this point, Feng Yifan glanced at his daughter who had already left: "It seems to be our Ruoruo. She looks very well-behaved, but she can also be willful sometimes. When she is in a bad mood, you have to have a conversation with her.
You need to make her understand what is right and what is wrong. As long as you make it clear and let her understand, she will become very well behaved. "
During the conversation, Feng Yifan did not stop his work, but when he encountered something that required fine knife work, he would stop chatting.
Seeing that he had fallen silent, Zhao Daxia looked at his movements carefully with some curiosity.
Zhao Daxia was amazed to see a whole fish bone being removed and two pieces of fish meat being connected at the tail, with the whole process being done in one go.
She really wanted to give a sincere compliment, but seeing Feng Yifan's serious expression, Zhao Daxia chose to remain silent and continued to watch his next move carefully from the side.
The next step is naturally to cut patterns on the fish meat, which is also very delicate and smooth.
Zhao Daxia was unconsciously a little stunned. She didn't expect that cooking could be so beautiful.
But she couldn't continue watching because she had to clean up the dishes.
Zhao Daxia is also a rather efficient person. When she is required to do something, she does it without hesitation and quickly puts away the dishes and bowls.
Seeing that there was already a pile of garbage in the wash room, Zhao Daxia put on rubber gloves and immediately started washing.
When Feng Yifan saw Zhao Daxia busy at work, he couldn't help but feel that his mother's vision was indeed unique.
This is how the kitchen works, with time passing by alternately between periods of busyness and relative leisure.
Because it was the weekend, as the time approached nine o'clock, the number of customers not only did not decrease, but instead showed signs of increasing.
Especially after 8:30, three or four tables of guests arrived, which made Su Ruoxi feel a little embarrassed.
It would seem very bad to chase these guests away, but it is already half past eight, and if we want to serve the dishes to these three or four tables of guests, I am afraid we will have to work overtime again tonight.
If it were in the past, Su Ruoxi wouldn't have to worry too much. At most, the family would just have to be busier.
But I hired a dishwasher today and told him that the business would close at nine o'clock. If I delay the time, won't people say I cheated them
After thinking about it, Su Ruoxi went to the kitchen and ran to the bathroom to ask Zhao Daxia.
"Sister, it's half past eight now, and three or four more tables of guests have arrived. We may not be able to close at nine today. Can you leave a little later?"
While washing the dishes, Zhao Daxia responded: "What's the big deal? Which restaurant can guarantee to leave on time? It's okay, girls, you just greet the guests, I will definitely go back after I finish my work."
Su Ruoxi was relieved to receive such a response: "Okay, thank you for your help, I will give you 80 today."
After saying that, Su Ruoxi turned around and ran to the front.
Zhao Daxia waited for a while before coming to her senses. She quickly stuck her head out of the bathroom, only to see that Su Ruoxi had already gone to the front.
Seeing this situation, Zhao Daxia couldn't help but shake her head: "This family is really honest people. Well, it's good to work in this family. I'll work here well."
After asking, Su Ruoxi ran back to the front. Just then, another customer was about to come in, and she quickly stopped him.
"I'm sorry, we don't have that much food prepared today, so we can only serve these few tables. If you want to come and eat, you may have to wait until tomorrow. I'm really sorry."
Upon hearing this, everyone, whether it was the four tables that had already entered and sat down, or the people who were about to enter, were stunned.
The guests who were stopped next were not very happy at first.
"We came all the way here, how come we can't eat it?"
"Yeah, aren't you still open?"
"Yes, it's still open. Why can't we go in and eat?"
Facing the dissatisfaction of the customers, Su Ruoxi still explained very seriously: "I'm sorry, our Su Ji is originally open until nine o'clock every day. Today may have exceeded the time limit, and we may not have enough ingredients, so we can't greet you."
Guests sitting in the restaurant would naturally ask this question at this time.
"Madam boss, can we still eat?"
Su Ruoxi turned her head and said, "You can do it. I have already asked the kitchen staff. You still have some dishes, but the remaining ingredients cannot serve more guests. You are the last four tables."
The four guests who had already sat down at the table were thankful to receive such an answer.
"Then we arrived just in time."
"Yes, if it's any later you won't be able to eat it."
"I didn't expect Su Ji's business to be so good."
"Of course, it's good. After all, it's been on TV. And I heard from people who have eaten here that Su Ji's dishes are just as good as Fu Jing Lou's. Some of the dishes are even better than Fu Jing Lou's."
"Then we are really lucky today. We came to the right place."
"You've come to the right place. You really need to taste it."
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In the end, the guests who were unable to enter the door had no choice but to turn around and leave helplessly.
After all, people have said that there is not enough food prepared. Even if you get in, what's the point of sitting there if there is no food to eat
When Feng Ruoruo saw this situation, the little girl was very sensible and took the initiative to give the "Temporarily Closed" sign to her mother.
"Mom, hang this up so no one comes in and asks about it."
Seeing her daughter coming over with the sign, Su Ruoxi smiled and said, "Ruoruo is really smart. Mommy didn't even think of that. Thank you Ruoruo."
Feng Ruoruo responded with a smile: "You're welcome, mom."
Su Ruoxi hung up the sign, and sure enough, no one came in to ask questions anymore, so she could focus on recording the menu.
At this time, Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei's families felt that it was getting late, and discussed whether they should go back first, otherwise it might be very late when they get back.
After discussing it, Feifei's grandfather said, "Why don't we go back first?"
After hearing what Grandpa said, Chen Yaofei immediately said, "Grandpa, let's not leave so early. Let's wait until Ruoruo's family is done with their work, then we can leave, okay?"
Yang Xiaoxi also stood up and said, "Yes, let's wait a little longer."
Li Feier said, "But it's getting late. If it's any later, Feifei and grandpa and grandma will be home very late. It will be unsafe for us to drive home so late."
Feng Ruoruo was also reluctant to leave: "But, I still want to deliver the menu with Xixi and Feifei."
Seeing that the three little girls were reluctant to leave and didn’t want to say goodbye at all, the parents were really in a difficult situation.
Finally, it was Lu Cuiling who said, "How about this, let the three children go together to deliver the menus one last time, and then I'll take Ruoruo with me to send you off, is that okay?"
Upon hearing this idea, both parents thought it was a good idea.
The three little girls were still a little dissatisfied, but after being persuaded by their parents, they finally agreed.
At this time, Feng Ruoruo muttered: "I hope mom will write the menu slower, and everyone will cook slower, so that Xixi, Feifei and I can be together longer."
Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei also followed suit and muttered to pray.
The parents were also at a loss whether to laugh or cry, but when they thought about it, they felt that the little girls were really cute.
Although the little girls prayed, there were only four tables of guests, so the menu was written quickly.
Su Ruoxi handed it to the three little girls: "Okay, you three go and deliver it. Don't delay, because tomorrow is the weekend, and you can still learn painting with Grandma Feifei and eat delicious snacks together, right?"
Hearing Su Ruoxi say this, the three little girls nodded and took the menu to the kitchen.
After placing the menu this time, Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei took the initiative to say goodbye to Mr. Feng, Uncle Xiaolin and the new Aunt Zhao.
Feng Yifan took the prepared snacks out of the refrigerator and handed them to Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei: "Take the snacks with you, and we'll see you tomorrow."
Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei took some snacks, and the little girl said goodbye to Mr. Feng with a smile.
"Goodbye, Father Feng."
"See you tomorrow, Dad Feng."
The two little girls also blew a kiss to Mr. Feng.
Feng Ruoruo told her father, "Dad, grandma and I will go and see Xixi and Feifei off. You and Uncle Xiaolin should cook the dishes. These are the last four tables of guests. Come on."
Feng Yifan smiled, bent down and clapped his daughter's hand: "Okay, Dad will definitely do it well."
Watching the three little girls leave, Zhao Daxia was really envious. There was a feeling that was hard to explain. This restaurant was not big, but it gave her a feeling of warmth.
After coming out of the kitchen, Feng Ruoruo held her grandmother's hand and sent Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei's families out together.
The two families also said goodbye to Su Jinrong and Su Ruoxi, took the children out of Su Ji, mixed into the bustling crowd on the old street, and walked towards the west side of the old street.