1979 The Life of Idle Fish

Chapter 114 Birthday Banquet

On August [-]st, Little October’s first birthday party came as scheduled.

The newly opened Han's Noodle House in Houhai is packed with guests, friends and friends.

This time, there were not too many people invited, and four tables of banquets just happened to be gathered.

Teachers Su Min and Pu Cunxin from Renyi also came, as well as several colleagues who Zhu Lin met at Renyi.

Aunt Zhang accompanied Mr. Zhang and Mr. Pan, Mr. Shi Xiang and his wife Mr. Yuan Quanyou. This Mr. Yuan is also a talented woman. In addition to playing chess, calligraphy and painting, she is really a lady who can't even peel onions.

Luo Tao didn't believe it when he first heard about it. Once when he went to Mr. Wang's house, Luo Tao boldly asked Mr. Yuan about it in person. Mr. Yuan readily admitted that it was true.

After getting the result, Luo Tao understood why Mr. Shixiang's cooking was so delicious. If you want to keep someone, you have to tie her stomach first.

Qi Lao couldn't come because of work, but he sent a message in advance very thoughtfully.

The remaining brothers are Huang Yuanchao, Liu Hai, Wuhua and his wife, Lao Zhangtou and his daughter and grandson.

After welcoming everyone and taking their seats on the second floor, Luo Tao went downstairs to the kitchen and said to a man in his 50s or [-]s: "How are Master Hong's preparations? I can say that today we are here An old gourmet, please show off your unique skills to give your newly opened shop a good start."

This person is not cowardly, neither tall nor short nor fat nor thin. His voice is bright and crisp. If you don’t believe me, listen to: “Mr. I don’t have the shame to make a living in this Qinxing.”

This is Master Hong!It is the Shandong cuisine master Han Chunqing mentioned. His full name is Hong Shan. He was originally from Dongshan. Before the liberation of the capital, he studied at Dongxing Tower, the first of the "Eight Buildings".

I heard that during the flood period, they were assigned a place to make steamed buns and pancakes. They worked for a long time. He and Han Chunqing met at that time. One made steamed buns and the other made noodles. There was so much to talk about. Became good friends.

Two years after the flood ended, the place no longer needed him. After returning to his original employer, he worked for a while and found that he had no place to put his cooking skills to use, because there was no shortage of talents in the kitchen, only vegetable cutters and dishwashers. .

After working for a while, I felt depressed thinking about it. After finally coming back, I realized that what I was doing now was worse than making big cakes. Knowing that Han Chunqing had opened a small noodle shop, he resigned and prepared to go it alone.

The ideal is full, but the reality is very skinny.

The store is not yet open, but with the strict rules and the presence of a few "red armbands" from time to time, even though it's nothing serious, diners don't dare to come to eat after seeing too many people.

In this way, he was recommended by Han Chunqing to be the chef here. To be honest, Luo Tao was still worried after thinking about it yesterday, so he asked him to cook a few dishes and taste them. Not to mention, he was worthy of having studied in Dongxing Building. The art shows no timidity at all, and is full of color, fragrance and taste.

"Okay, I know your ability. The masters will have to work harder today, so I'll thank you all here first." Luo Tao greeted them with clasped fists.

"Mr. Luo, don't worry"

As soon as this person finished speaking, another one continued: "We are the ones who eat this bowl of rice, how dare we say it's hard work."

"Okay, okay, I'll just treat you all."

After speaking, Luo Tao left the back kitchen and went upstairs to entertain guests.

As soon as I went upstairs, I saw all the guests gathered together, teasing Xiao Shiyue who was sitting at the table, and the Zhou Catch Ceremony began before Luo Tao came.

Just listen to the voice: "Hey, the little guy is so smart, he grabbed the pen as soon as he came up."

"Well, you are still a little rich man, and you have those few copper coins in your left hand."

"Seeing as he is still carrying books in his arms, the little guy is planning to collect everything on the table."

Words like saying that the child is smart, spiritual, precocious, cute and beautiful are all over the second floor. It seems that the little guy is showing off a bit today.

Just laughing, teasing, and praising like this, half an hour passed before the ceremony ended.

Some of the guests returned to the private rooms, and some took their seats. There were three private rooms on the second floor, with a total of four tables set up.

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"Mr. Su, I must have a few more drinks with my dad today."

"You don't need to explain this. Old Taishan like you can't run away today." Mr. Su pointed at Zhu's father as he spoke.

"You kid, go out and do your work! I'm here." Zhu's father suspected that his son-in-law was a little bad today and was about to trick him, so he urged him to go out.

"Haha, why don't you have a few more drinks today? Mom, there are some uncles and aunties, and you guys are chatting. The food will be served in a moment."

Luo Tao smiled and dealt with the high-level intellectuals in the room while picking up good words. The few people on the table were all friends of his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

"Xiao Luo, your mouth is wet with honey every day."

"If you dare to wipe it every day, I'm afraid of being stung by bees this day."

"Haha" Luo Tao left this private room and went to another private room.

"How are you gentlemen? Are you enjoying the tea and snacks?" Luo Tao asked hurriedly when he saw Mr. Zhang.

"Yes, I've had a big meal today." Mr. Shixiang joked after taking a bite of the snack and wiping his mouth.

"Then you have to open it and eat it, authentic Shandong cuisine."

"Really? Where did the master invite you?" When Mr. Shixiang heard that there was delicious food today, his spirit suddenly changed. To say he was radiant was exaggerating.

"This chef has studied cooking in Dongxinglou for eight years. You will know after a while if you try it. If it is not authentic, you can lift the table." Luo Tao also joked.

"You kid, you must keep your word!"

"It doesn't count, I am the grandson. But what if you are always satisfied?" Luo Tao smiled mysteriously and had already set a trap for the old gentleman.

"Mr. Zhang, this apprentice of yours has learned a lot of bad things now."

"Haha, I can't teach him about this. What should you do after you haven't returned home yet?" Mr. Zhang said with a smile. He understood in his heart that Luo Tao was asking, so he gently Give it a push.

"Today, I have fallen into the trap of your master and disciple, boy, what do you want?" Although Old Shixiang said with a smile, his eyes also had a warning, for fear that Luo Tao would dislike his good things.

"Just ask you to write a word."

"You have such a good idea, we old guys are almost going to be the ones to inscribe your special plaque."

"Why are these gentlemen so famous? The shopkeeper can only use your light to add to the glory."

"If the food is good, I will take over the inscription. If not, we won't have to discuss it."

Luo Tao was not at all disappointed when he heard that, but Mr. Wang had never seen him inscribed somewhere. Thinking about the taste of yesterday's food, today's word can't escape.

"Just go ahead! Gentlemen, please wait for a moment. The food will be ready soon. I'll go out and work first while you chat." Luo Tao withdrew when he saw that it was done.

"Long time no see, everyone! You must eat and drink well today."

"Brother Luo, don't worry we are not outsiders, right?"

This Zheng Tianwei can liven up the atmosphere. When several young people get together, they can have topics to talk about without being restrained, which is good.

"Cunxin, you are the big brother, I can leave this table to you."

"Taozi, go and do your thing, no problem, we are all our own people." This big brother is like that, he always speaks with such confidence.

"Haha, that's okay, the food will be here in a moment."

After finishing his work, Luo Tao went to the last private room, where his parents accompanied Lao Zhangtou and the others.

Seeing Luo Tao come in, Su Guilan said, "Tao'er, have everything been arranged? When will the food be served?"

"Oh, that's all right. The food will be served soon. Is there anything else? I'll go down and hurry up."

"Well, then you go quickly."

When Luo Tao went downstairs, he saw Hou Ming and these elders sitting at the table chatting.

"Brothers, are the food ready?"

"Master Hong said that the dishes will be served one after another as soon as noon arrives. There will be no delay. This dish has its own reputation, so there is no rush." ​​Huang Xingguo explained.

When Luo Tao heard this, he looked at his watch. There were still ten minutes left before noon. Just wait!
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"Today's dish is good. Lao Zhu's son-in-law knows how to choose the land!"

"Mr. Zhang, how are you doing?"

"Yes, it's really Dongxinglou's cuisine. Even the order of the dishes is very particular. You have to mention this word today."

"Haha, it's so delicious."

After the banquet, when the guests were sent off, they were full of praises!

The whole family was very happy. The son's first-year banquet was very happy, and it also fired the first shot at the restaurant that had not yet opened.

(End of this chapter)