Guard Li happily returned with the prepared meals.
Steamed crystal clear white rice, hot and sour fish with pickled cabbage, refreshing garlic greens, a plate of beef marinated by Ms. Su herself, and a plate of cold fungus.
Li Shiwei felt fragrant when he smelled it!
Although the dishes are not as varied as the ones in Hou's Mansion, they all smell unusual.
The women and children who were helping the cook at Su's house just stared at each other, and when Guard Li left, they heard them praising the delicious food.
Their food is also better.
Li Shiwei was a little envious!
When Guard Li took the food back, he saw Master Hou was about to go out.
Seeing that he was holding a food box in his hand, Qi Tianyun said indifferently: "I'll go to the palace and talk about it when I come back."
So late to buy early, it must have been sold out.
He has no appetite for other meals.
Li Shiwei said: "Master Hou, Miss Su made this herself! Don't you really want to try it!"
Speaking of that, Li Shiwei quietly pushed the food box away, and a burst of food smell came over his face.
Qi Tianyun felt a little hungry in his stomach that had been empty for a long time.
Qi Tianyun frowned, and sat down reservedly only at Li Shiwei's request.
The four dishes and one soup in front of me are attractive in color and smell.
If it is said that the cooking should pay attention to the color, flavor and taste, this has already accounted for the difference.
And Qi Tianyun also understood that if the dishes were cooked by Su Tang, the taste would definitely not be bad.
He has always disliked eating fish, he only felt that it had a strong fishy smell.
But Su Tang made it, he can give it a try.
When the fish was in his mouth, Qi Tianyun tasted it, the fish must have just been caught, it was so tender that it melted in the mouth.
The common fishy smell of fish is also covered up by the sauerkraut inside, leaving only the unique umami taste of fish.
There are some peppers in it, but the effect is not spicy, but to enhance the taste.
Neutralize the spiciness and sourness in the dishes to form a unique aroma.
Such fish is best served with rice.
Qi Tianyun took a few mouthfuls and felt comfortable in his stomach.
And the garlic vegetables are also very delicious, they are obviously stir-fried vegetables but retain the water, one bite, the vegetables and garlic are fused together.
Let the index finger wide open.
As for the remaining stewed beef, Qi Tianyun couldn't help but think of Shi Ding's father, General Shi, who loved this stewed beef the most. If he tried it, he would definitely be overwhelmed.
The last cold fungus is to relieve the greasiness. After eating other dishes, take another bite of fungus, which is very refreshing.
Before he knew it, Qi Tianyun not only ate up all the food, but also added two bowls of rice.
The old housekeeper was stunned and burst into tears.
If the deceased Hou Ye's parents knew about this, how happy they would be!
Guard Li did a good job!
Worthy of praise!
Qi Tianyun never imagined that being overwhelmed would feel like this.
Over the years, he has been very self-restraining and would not do such indecent things.
But today's meal, he couldn't help eating it clean.
In the past, Qi Tianyun would go on with his business after barely eating, but after eating today, he felt a sense of satisfaction.
Make him less nervous.
Thinking of this, Qi Tianyun's expression became more serious, he put down his chopsticks, and slowly wiped his mouth with a handkerchief.
His actions startled the people around him.
Is there something wrong with the food
Master Hou, what's the matter
Qi Tianyun looked at Guard Li, and said, "Ask the owner of the small restaurant, how much of this stewed beef is left, buy it together, and send it to Old General Shi's home."
He quarreled with Old General Shi yesterday because of the military camp, so he sent some beef over, which was considered a step down for both sides.
Guard Li couldn't believe it, his Lord Hou could still do this
Give someone food
Will you find steps for others
No matter what, the beef was delivered to General Shi's home anyway, and General Shi himself was shocked.
Pointing at the beef, he said to Shi Ding, "Master Hou won't want to poison me to death, will he?"
Shi Ding: Dad, you think too much, Lord Hou would use such a dirty trick
"I just thought this stewed beef was delicious, so I brought it here. Who doesn't know that you like this, Dad."
Of course, as soon as Old General Shi said the words, he knew it was impossible.
Although Lord Hou has a cold temper, he and Lord Hou are both dedicated to the country, and differences in official affairs do not mean that they want to kill each other.
Otherwise, what about the rest of the business
You are about to work on your own.
After being told by his son, Old General Shi cut off a piece of beef with his dagger.
As soon as he put it in his mouth, Old General Shi's eyeballs almost fell out.
He has never eaten braised beef like this.
Delicious, really delicious!
Forget it, at his age, he doesn't have the same knowledge as Lord Hou, Qi Tianyun and his father, Lord Hou, have the same temper.
He should know too.
Naturally, Su Tang didn't know about the beef.
It's just that her small restaurant is empty again, only rice and noodles are left, and the rest of the ingredients are basically used up.
Fortunately, they live in Fangshi, and they have told the butcher shop and rice noodle shop directly, and they will send it over in the future.
When Uncle Song brought his son over to deliver the goods, he was still a little emotional.
A few days ago, Su Tang needed credit to buy rice noodles and eggs, but now he buys them for tens or hundreds of catties.
And buy them all in his store.
But the colleagues were so envious, why didn't they know how to give Su Tang credit on credit, so that they could get such a big business.
Su Tang cleaned up the empty room in the house, which used to be the place where the ingredients were placed.
Fortunately, Yuanchen's father had cleaned up the small restaurant well before.
In the front is the lobby where guests sit, and from the lobby to the back is the kitchen, the room next to the kitchen, and the yard are all places to put ingredients.
Opposite the kitchen are five wing rooms. In the past, the parents of the Su family lived in one, and the two children each lived in one.
Now Su Tang is going to tidy up the main house and use it as a study, so that his younger brother Su Jinhang can concentrate on his studies instead of going to the small restaurant to help.
If Aunt Zhou's son is willing to come over, it is also possible.
It is also good for two children to study together.
For the remaining four rooms, the siblings share one room, and the other two rooms are temporarily organized.
Su Tang looked at it, and estimated that they would have to recruit more people in the future.
She likes to cook, but she doesn't like to make a big pot of rice every day.
Her goal has always been to open a small restaurant in a leisurely way, and spend more time basking in the sun and reading idle books, that would be great.
Thinking about it, Su Tang stretched her waist.
Now the small restaurant is finally roughly tidied up.
But it will be closed tomorrow, and she will go to the competition in the morning, and Aunt Zhou alone is too busy here.
Aunt Zhou was a little surprised when she heard that she could take a day off tomorrow without deducting wages.
Isn't this kind of owner too casual and kind
Su Tang didn't know what Aunt Zhou was thinking, and said politely: "Our restaurant will not be open tomorrow, but I still want to ask Aunt Zhou for a favor. I heard that the school that Zhou Xiaodi studied is very good. Can you help me and ask my master? Accept seven-year-old children."
Aunt Zhou hurriedly said: "Okay, I'll ask tomorrow morning. Zhou Cong's school is closed for bath today, so I can ask tomorrow."
Su Tang thanked her again and again, and even brought her some ingredients.
After all, what I said is that I have two meals, and the small restaurant will not be open tomorrow, so naturally I won't have anything to eat.
Aunt Zhou brought her son Zhou Cong back home, but she still couldn't calm down.
Although she has never done such work in other people's houses, she also knows that such a house is praised everywhere.
Aunt Zhou couldn't help but hold Zhou Cong back and said, "Our boss is really good. In the future, my mother will do her best."
Zhou Cong nodded fiercely, even if he was aiming at those food, he will repay Sister Su in the future!
Besides, although the work in the small restaurant is also hard, Zhou Cong is very grateful to see that his mother does not have to go to the laundry, let alone be scolded by the person who assigned the work.
Let's not mention their side for the time being.
On the second day, Su Tang woke up early, which was actually not too early.
Compared to selling early, it is already late enough.
When Su Tang got up, he saw his younger brother Su Jinhang lying on the table, and couldn't help but said, "Fortunately, my sister put the rest sign outside in advance, otherwise there must be many people knocking on the door."
That's natural, they are resting in the backyard, and if a guest knocks on the door, they can hear it.
But all the guests at the small restaurant were downcast.
How can you do this!
How can you rest, they really want to eat breakfast here.
Some guests who came for fame also returned disappointed.
You said you are a small restaurant, don't you want to make money? We came here with money.
Without Su Tang's steamed stuffed buns, many people went to Second Aunt Su's house to have a look.
But obviously they are all steamed stuffed buns, after eating from Su Tang’s house, what about the ones from Second Aunt Su’s house
Can't eat, can't eat!
This made Second Aunt Su so angry that she wanted to die, but there was nothing she could do about it.
At the end of the morning, Su Tang took Su Jinhang out.
Today is the second round of the Beijing God of Cooking Competition.
They are leaving!
Su Jinhang has long been convinced of his sister, and his face has gained a little more flesh these days, and he is not as thin as before.
Su Jinhang said happily: "Sister, can we get the first place?"
Su Tang smiled and said, "I'm trying my best."
The two of them locked the door, and when they passed by the second aunt Su's house next door, they saw the couple looking at them viciously.
Su Tang looked at Uncle Su and Aunt Su, and said, "If I come back and find something is missing at home, I will report it to the patrol team."
After saying this, he took his younger brother Shi Shiran and left.
Only those two resentful faces can be left behind.
As long as you are not afraid of hitting the board, then you go.
Now the neighbors in the neighborhood and the government office all know that they are unscrupulous relatives, so they will naturally turn to the siblings.
So Su Tang was very relieved when he went out.
She went to the competition today, and only packed half a catty of new rice, vegetables bought on the street, lard she cooked, and some green onions, ginger and garlic.
These things are enough for her to compare and try.
Before the second round of competition started, Zhongfang City was surrounded by people watching.
This is the most lively event in the capital, and many people who love to watch the excitement will come here.
Su Tang entered the arena with the paperwork, and many people were still discussing it.
"This little girl is too young."
"Can she do it? I think many of them are old masters."
"I heard that the royal chef Huang's family also has juniors participating."
"The chef from the Yingchun Building is also present."
"Then this little girl probably won't last a few rounds."
"Look, Mr. Fu Yin is here, and the competition is about to begin!"
Chapter 13