The Northern Stories of Chef Lao Tan

Chapter 157 Love Learning
Zhang Li has been a little upset these two days.

A friend introduced her to a man, an inspector at the airport, 48 years old, divorced, with a married daughter.The man's family is in good condition, with a car and a house.

It should be said that Zhang Li, the inspector, also knows her. She always goes to the old restaurant for dinner, and she is a very serious person.With a height of 1.7 meters, neither fat nor thin, with good facial features, thick eyebrows and big eyes, he must have been a handsome guy when he was young.

The man's surname is Ren, and his name is Ren Qingyun. He is not very talkative, mature and stable, and a good man at home.

What worries Zhang Li is that she can't let go of Lao Tan, and always compares other men with Lao Tan, and when she compares, problems arise.

She knew that she and Lao Tan would not be able to become husband and wife in this life, but the love in her heart was so deep that this man had been engraved in her bones.

There is such a kind of love in the world, two people can't be together for a lifetime, but they love each other, hope to see each other, all feelings are turned into concern and longing, the two look at each other, speak with eyes through the river of time, suffering sweetness.

I missed the fate when I was young, and walked into middle age with regret and love. With the years, the time honed, the youthful and beautiful appearance is no longer, but this love has become stronger and stronger.

Hey, there is no reason to love someone. If you really want to find a reason, it is liking and not letting go.

In addition to being unable to let go of Lao Tan, Zhang Li still has shadows and fears about marriage.The short-lived marriage that lasted only two years was like a nightmare, and now sometimes I still wake up from the dream.

But having said that, she is a normal woman, leaving aside her feelings, she has physical and physiological needs.

The feeling of being alone and sleepless is uncomfortable. How many nights I tossed and turned, my body was hot and hot, I kicked off the quilt angrily, bit my lips with my teeth - I also wanted to get into the arms of a man, become a coquettish little woman, and be affectionate. Care and love.

Although people now look very lightly on the relationship between the sexes, who gets along with whom and who sleeps with is no longer a topic.Extramarital affairs happen from time to time, and one-night stands have almost become fashionable.But Zhang Li is not a casual woman, she doesn't object to these things, but she doesn't let herself go through them casually.

If something happened with Lao Tan, I would be willing.

This may be love.

Although she and Ren Qingyun knew each other, it was limited to the relationship between the manager and the customer.Before being mentioned to get along with each other, they were very polite. Ren Qingyun came to dinner and received him warmly. They had a good impression of each other and were not embarrassed.

After being introduced, I feel embarrassed, destroying the previous harmony and adding more embarrassment.

"What's the embarrassment? I think it's good. It suits you. You are both divorced. You have no children. His child is married. There is only a three-year difference between the two, which is not too old. It's just right." Sister Zhang Li said.

"I'll think about it again." Zhang Li was a little confused.

"What are you thinking about? It's not the first time. They're all people who have been here. If they think it's good, they will join together. If it's not suitable to be pulled down, no one needs or lacks. Besides, it's not like this now. It's not easy to find a partner. Register, get along well and live forever, and if you get along badly, it will be separated, and no one will be delayed." Sister Zhang Li said.

"If you want to be introduced like this, there are not enough men. Don't think that your sister is not wanted. A phone call can make a stronger company."

"Okay, don't blow it from there, I don't know what you are like, the big bald boy is quite old, and I didn't see you take him down. This surname is not bad, honest and kind, not like those boys Huahua , you two everywhere, what if you get along well."

Zhang Li didn't say anything, Lao Tan's face appeared in front of her eyes, followed by Ren Qingyun's face, but it was not as clear as Lao Tan's.

Sister Zhang Li said again: "He always eats at the dumpling restaurant, and you know him too. You two add WeChat first to communicate. Now, don't you always use WeChat first, then eat, and then go to the hotel."

In this way, Zhang Li and Ren Qingyun added WeChat and got together first.

As an outsider, we can see clearly that Zhang Li is already 45. Although she looks like 38 or [-] in appearance, her mental age is there and she is no longer young.

It's impossible to be with Lao Tan, at most they can be lovers.

It is also impossible for a person to be alone for the rest of his life, and sooner or later he has to find a companion.

It will be difficult to find a woman if you don't hurry up when you reach 45. Once you pass [-], you will be classified as an elderly person, which is even worse.Although the words are one-sided, the actual situation is like this.It's not that you can't find a partner if you're fifty, but it's hard to find someone you love, and you resist looking for it in your heart, and you have a plan to live alone.

At forty there is no doubt, at fifty one knows the destiny.

When forty and fifty intersect, it is a watershed in a person's life.

Before 50 years old, you can do whatever you want, but after [-] years, you will have scruples and unwillingness. The life you have lived has been summarized here, and your mind is completely mature. What you think is very different from before, as if you understand it.

Menopause is also at this time.Regardless of men and women, at this time there is anxiety about life and a redefinition of life.It is often at this time that people begin to change, some people become better than before, while others become full of dissatisfaction with everything, and they become unlovable after being fussy.

In fact, the rising sun is as beautiful as the setting sun, but the reference objects are different.

When we truly understand that attitude determines everything, 50 years old is often a person's second youth, and will become more lovely and passionate than before, and even appear childlike innocence.

Only when people understand life through experience can they know how to cherish and love.

We wish Zhang Li and wish her and Ren Qingyun good results.

Catering in Hohhot is generally divided into three parts.One is ethnic catering mainly based on Mongolian food, one is local catering mainly based on local dishes, and the other is Northeastern catering mainly based on Northeastern dishes.

There are many restaurants in Northeast China, and some of the better ones include "Great Northeast", "Little Northeast", "Northeast People", "Harbin Dumplings" and "Northeast Taste".These five have opened chains, at least three.

"Great Northeast" has been in business for a long time, with 12 years and six stores. "Little Northeast" was opened by the brother-in-law of the boss of "Great Northeast", and it is also one of six. "Northeast People" has been in business for eight years now, with five stores. "Harbin Dumplings" and "Northeast Taste" are both five years old, one has four and the other has three.

Before the opening of Aqiao Dumpling Restaurant, the dumplings in Harbin were second to none, and the authentic Northeast cuisine is undoubtedly Dadongbei.Now the dumplings and dishes belong to Aqiao Dumpling Restaurant. Although the restaurant is small, it has become the leader of Northeast cuisine.

As the saying goes, if you hit the first bird with a gun, five established restaurants have been suppressed within half a year of opening, which is inevitable to attract people's hatred.The head chefs of the five restaurants were naturally dissatisfied, and they came to taste and investigate in turn, wanting to know what is better than themselves.

Craftsmen have the characteristic of not admitting defeat, and feel that what they do is good and authentic, and others are not.But the business is there, and the boss is looking at the benefits, saying that if he is doing well, he has to talk about the benefits.

To put it bluntly, the craftsmanship is still not good.

Chefs don't like to hear these words, and no one admits that they are not good at craftsmanship.

After tasting Aqiao's dumplings and dishes, they all said that there was nothing unusually bubbly. The main reason is that the wine is good and attractive, and people are rushing to the health-preserving wine.

Of course, health wine is a major feature of Ah Qiao, but the real attraction is the food.

The soul of any restaurant is the product, and it is an indisputable fact that delicious food is the last word.

Lao Tan signed a rental contract with the chamber of commerce, paid the rent, and then called Mr. Xiang to prepare for the renovation.

Mr. Xiang has become the queen designer of the dumpling restaurant, and he is familiar with the decoration.After looking at the house, I went back to design. After three days, the renderings and the overall budget were all released. The construction period was four months and the project was handed over in early April next year.

In order to thank Gu Yi for renting such a cheap house, Lao Tan is going to treat him to a meal.

"I was just about to call you. Come here quickly and introduce you to two dining friends." Gu Yi said on the phone.

Old Tan asked, "Where is it?"

"Youmian Village, not far from your place, take a taxi, Minister Zhao is also there." Gu Yi said.

Lao Tan put down the phone and told the general manager a few words, then took a taxi to Youmian Village.

The best place to make noodles in Hushi is Xibei, followed by Banmudi and Youmian Village.

Ban Mu Land is an old-fashioned oat noodle king, opened earlier than Xibei, and currently has five stores, which are not as big as Xibei.Youmian Village is a rising star, and has some connections with Xibei. Currently, there are three stores, and they are in full swing.

Lao Tan has eaten Xibei and Banmu, and this is the first time he has come to Youmian Village.

The entire store is 70.00 square meters, decorated in the Northwest style, which resembles Xibei. Those who didn’t know it thought they were in Xibei.The design of the Ming stall is exactly the same as that of Xibei, and 30.00% of the dishes are the same.Since it is not as high-grade as Xibei, the remaining [-]% are local home cooking.

Lao Tan was visiting the Ming stall, and the waiter came to ask if he wanted to order food. Lao Tan said the name of the private room, and the waiter led him to the private room.

There were six people in the private room, four men and two women. Old Tan only knew Gu Yi and Minister Zhao.

Gu Yi enthusiastically introduced the other four people to him.

The oldest man is Chairman Lang of Hohhot Food and Beverage Association, the handsome middle-aged man is Boss Wang of Youmian Village, the temperamental beauty next to Boss Wang is Kang Min, the editor of the food column group of the TV station, and the remaining beautiful girls are Ulan Gaowa, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.

"This is my little brother, surnamed Tan, the general manager of Aqiao Dumpling Restaurant." Gu Yi introduced Lao Tan to the four.

Old Tan clasped his hands together and nodded with a smile.

After Lao Tan sat down, Gu Yi said: "Brother Tan, we were talking about your house just now. Mr. Lang went to eat dumplings, and his evaluation was quite high. He said that it was the best dumpling restaurant in Hohhot, and the dishes were also good. Wang Editor Zonghe Kangda also said that your dumplings are delicious. Hearing what they said, Minister Zhao and I were very happy. No, I know that we know you well and are fellow villagers, so I will call you to get to know each other."

"I love you." Old Tan bowed and smiled politely.

"Your home is well-made, the style is novel, convenient and fast, and the service is thoughtful and enthusiastic. After entering your home, I don't want to leave, and I will come back the second time. It is not easy for a restaurant to do this. You are knowledgeable and put a lot of effort into it." Lang The chairman praised.

"Mr. Lang praises you." Old Tan said modestly.

"It's not a compliment, it's about seeking truth from facts. There are very few restaurants that can lock in customers for the first time. Not only are the dishes prepared well, but the service is also well-proven. The whole process must be smooth, and the front and back are in place. The marketing must have a center and a theme." Speaking of this, Mr. Lang glanced at Mr. Wang and said to him: "Xiao Wang, you have to learn from others. Your family can't do this."

Boss Wang nodded and said, "Yes, I have to study. Didn't this invite Mr. Tan?"

(End of this chapter)