The Northern Stories of Chef Lao Tan

Chapter 538 Talking About Apprentices and Senior Brothers
Lao Tan brought up the messy affair between Huaqing and Tuya, which Yaru knew because she was in the old shop at that time.

"Actually, when you dealt with their affairs, the employees had a lot of opinions, and they all said that you were biased." Yaru said.

"I know, but there's nothing I can do about it. I brought them out, so they can't be fired." Then Lao Tan seemed to explain: "The kitchen is like the world, the first thing is to pay attention to loyalty.

I am the master, and I am responsible for the mistakes made by the disciples, but a master cannot really kill relatives righteously. "

"You are too protective of the calf." Yaru said.

"I admit this, it's true." Lao Tan then said, "But why not protect me? My master just protects me like this. It's a bit random."

"The whole group knows that you protect the calf, but no one dares to say that you are the boss."

Old Tan smiled, and went on to say: "In the end, Tuya was transferred to Hohhot. Hua Qing is more honest, and the family is at peace." I got involved with Wu Min. I also blamed me. I knew about it at the beginning and investigated it, but I didn’t care when I heard that he was wronged.”

"I can't blame you either, who can say anything about feelings." Yaru said.

"That's the way it is--but at that time, if I beat it a little harder, maybe they wouldn't be able to get along."

Yaru said: "My parents can't control this matter, even if you are a master, it may not work."

Old Tan sighed and said nothing, what he said to Yaru was his tacit consent.

A moment later he talked about Liu Yang, the youngest apprentice. Although he was satisfied, he was also worried, mainly because of Qin Haitsunami.Yaru said that people like Qin Haitsun are not worth talking about, and they are no different from Du Haipeng.

In the end, Lao Tan concluded to the four apprentices: "Li Shuang has developed in management, and he will not be inferior to Zhou Xiaomei in the future; Xiao Gao is not suitable for management, and cooking is one-to-one; There is also development; Liu Yang --- he still needs to be refined to become a great tool."

"Actually, Zhou Xiaomei should also be considered your apprentice." Yaru said.

"Forget it, relatives said."

"What about Yang Zhijun?"

"My brother, it shouldn't be counted."

"You have brought out many people over the years, but in fact you just don't accept them. If you accept them, there are many apprentices."

Old Tan laughed and said: "It's not a good thing to have many apprentices, it's just a false name. Besides, can those apprentices be brought over? If you accept them, you can't take them with you, it's like misleading your disciples.

My master has only accepted four apprentices in his life, and I am the youngest. I have taken in four apprentices in my life. "

Yaru asked curiously: "Where are your three senior brothers doing? Didn't I hear you talking about it?"

Old Tan replied: "Eldest brother is now in Finland, and he owns a Chinese restaurant; second brother is working as the chef of Northeast cuisine in Diaoyutai State Guesthouse; third brother is in Singapore, and also opens a dumpling restaurant."

"It's fine." Yaru said enviously.

Old Tan said proudly: "The four of our senior brothers can do personal development." Then he said with a little regret: "I started late, and when I started, all three of them made their debuts. Except for the senior brother Jiang Tao, the second senior brother and The three senior brothers have only met once, and have never worked together.

The second senior brother is the child of my master's neighbor. He has been with the master since he was a child. He doesn't like to talk, but he is good at cooking.At that time, my master was still alive. The old man was the chairman of the Cooking Association of our province, and he arranged for him to go to the State Guesthouse.

The third brother and my fellow villagers first opened a restaurant in their hometown, then went abroad to Singapore, and now settled down. "

"Where's your elder brother, settled in Finland?" Yaru asked.

"He—I'm not sure about that, maybe he is. He went out with the embassy, ​​and my master arranged it. After he arranged for me, mine was Africa. I turned it over as soon as I heard it. Africa? Dead heat? It is said that it is not well developed in our country, so can I go?

My master didn't say anything when he saw that I wasn't going. I said he was biased and I was the youngest and the most disadvantaged.He said that I was stupid, that the treatment in Africa was good and the salary was high, and I regretted not going there. "

"Do you regret it now?"

"I don't regret it, but I have to say that my master has a vision. See how well the One Belt One Road is now. We Chinese are popular in Africa and we can marry three wives." Old Tan laughed.

"Look at your prospects." Yaru said with a blank look.

"What's the future? It's the common dream of all men. It's a pity that the country does not allow it. Anyone who allows it will marry."

"Are you able to support yourself?"

"Marry three wives and still have to support them? That has to be the three wives who support the men. One does laundry, cooks and takes care of the children at home, one goes out to work to make money, and the other takes care of her husband full-time, you know?"

"The more you talk, the more you lose your edge. I won't tell you anymore. I'll cook."

Yaru stood up and limped towards the outer room, Lao Tan also got up and followed.Yaru went to the outhouse to cut vegetables, and Lao Tan went to the yard to hold firewood.

The sun was approaching the west mountain, and the surrounding mountains were painted in a gray color. Although the small north wind blowing from the north mountain pass was still a little bitter, it was already at the end of its strength.

The old saying goes well-the sun never dies and the north wind dies.

It also echoed Lao Tzu's words - rainstorms don't last forever, and hurricanes don't last forever.

The dusk in winter is not gorgeous, but some are gray and sad.If it wasn't for the smoke from the chimneys of every household that lingered over the mountain village, and the crowing of chickens and barking of dogs from time to time made people angry, otherwise it would be easy to make people feel gray.

But the beautiful valley in winter still has the beauty of winter.If it is noon, the sun is warm, there is no wind in the sky, the valley is still lively, and the ski resort is still noisy.

The adults are busy with their work, and the children are happy in the village.The clusters of red peppers and sorghum ears under the eaves are pleasing to the eye, and the frozen river at the head of the village is full of skating vehicles and thumpers.

The big goose dragged Sifangbu to patrol the gate of the yard like a gentleman, and the full-fledged cattle wandered back from the field to the house without being shouted.The fat, round buttocks of the big black pig lay lazily under the window to bask in the sun, and did not make a sound or even raise their eyelids when stepped on by the bleating lamb.

The loyal big yellow dog guards its own territory, but it also shows off in groups with its partners in the village, running wildly at every turn, arousing a group of house sparrows looking for food.

Old Tan looked up at the sky, judging the weather by looking at the clouds like a banker's hand-it seemed that it was going to snow.

He picked up a load of chopped wood and walked towards the house, and kicked the door at the door, Yaru opened the door from the inside.

A gust of hot air wafted from the door, and then a gust of cold air came in from the outside.

"I guess it will snow tomorrow." Old Tan said as he walked to the fire pit and put down the wood.

Yaru closed the door, turned around and said, "The weather forecast says there will be snow."

"Isn't there a big bone? Stew some sauerkraut and add some frozen tofu." Old Tan said.

"Well, I heated up the haggis."

"Okay, you go back to the house, I'll do it, you have bad legs and feet, it's in the way."

"What's the matter? It's just a matter of exercising."

"I want to exercise at night."

Yaru laughed angrily, patted Old Tan on the back with his hand, and said, "I'm afraid of you—"

(End of this chapter)