Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 59 Little Sister’s Birthday
Silly Zhu's cooking skills are quite good, at least in this area, he is not picky, otherwise he would still be able to cook in the small canteen of the steel rolling mill.

I just have this confidence. After all, I am a professional chef, and I earn 37 yuan a month. This is because my bad temper affects my rating. I am a descendant of the famous Tan Family Cuisine.

"Okay, listen to my brother. Let's see you show off your skills tomorrow so that we can steal some of your skills."

"If you really want to learn, I will teach you how about it."

Silly Zhu was grateful for the enlightenment last time. He still had 30 yuan for emergencies. His salary had not come yet, and it was not easy to withdraw what he had saved. He still didn’t have the money to pay back. I was thinking just now that it would probably cost a lot to help my sister find a job. .

"Learn, why don't you learn?"

Zhu Xuefeng was very happy. After he learned it, he could eat smoothly. He was a foodie in his previous life. Otherwise, how would he know how to cook? He just didn't learn it systematically, so he only knew how to order home-cooked food.

Silly Zhu smiled happily.

"That's right. As the old saying goes, there is no shortage of cooks even in times of famine. If you have this skill, it is your own, and your skill is not yours."

The two discussed food for a while. Although Zhu Xuefeng was not a proficient in cooking, he had tasted a lot of food. He was very knowledgeable. From time to time, Silly Zhu would sigh that he was really a talented person who could know the world without going out.

Seeing that the two of them were chatting happily, He Yuyu left quietly.

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"Okay, Brother Zhuzhu, stay here. Remember to ask Sister Yuyu to come with you at noon tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll be there at noon tomorrow!"

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Zhu family at noon

The dining table in the middle room is full of food.
Chestnut roast chicken, stir-fried yellow mutton, braised prawns, twice-cooked pork slices, ground delicacies, and tomato and egg soup were all made by Silly Zhu, and Zhu Xuefeng was not allowed to get started.

Zhu Xuefeng was also happy to have some leisure time, watching from the sidelines, and gained something.

Silly Zhu's knife skills are really outstanding. He makes several dishes by himself, and the thickness of the same dish is quite consistent.

According to Shazhu, even if his knife skills are not good, no matter how he cooks, the thickness will not be the same, the heat will definitely be different, and the taste and flavor will be different. Can this dish be eaten?

Seeing the admiring looks in their eyes, Shazhu felt very proud. He took out a plate of peanuts and a bottle of white wine from behind.

Zhu Xuesong and Zhu Xuemei delivered several dishes in small bowls to Uncle Zou's house next door.

"Uncle Zou, this is made by Chef He himself. You two can try it."

"I've heard that Zhuzi's craftsmanship is good. This time, I'll lend you your help and give it a try."

The old couple are very happy. The children of Lao Zhu's family are very polite and polite. They treat them very well. If they don't have any good things, they will bring them over.

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Zhu Xuefeng looked at Shazhu who was thoughtful but didn't feel comfortable speaking.

"Brother Zhuzhu, you can also pick some, put it in a small bowl, and give it to the deaf old lady to try now?"

Silly Zhu was startled and surprised, and waved his hands repeatedly.

"It's such a shame to eat your own food and serve it outside. It doesn't make sense. It doesn't make sense."

"That's what I said. There are so many dishes that we can't finish. It's also hot today. It would be a pity to keep them spoiled. Who doesn't know that the old lady treats you like a grandson? You made several of them yourself. You brought it all by yourself, no one gossips at the end."

Silly Zhu rubbed his hands, glanced at Zhu Xuefeng, then looked at the dishes on the table, still hesitant.

"Little sister, bring over the small bowl and let Brother Zhuzi choose some. He knows what the old lady likes to eat and what she can eat."

Zhu Xuemei jumped up and fetched a small bowl and chopsticks. It was so rich today, more than what her elder brother made last time, and they all tasted so good.

Silly Zhu took the small bowl and chopsticks.

"Brother, you are so considerate. I was wondering just now why there was less food? I thought someone had eaten it secretly. It turned out that it was prepared for Mr. Zou and his wife. I was thinking... I really shouldn't have done it. I'm sorry. Got greedy."

He turned his head and gave Zhu Xuefeng a thumbs up.

"Justice! Thank you brother."

Deaf old lady’s house in the backyard

"Hey, my dear grandson has brought food again. What a delicious food! It tastes so good! Let me take a look." "My ancestor, please slow down. This is served from Zhu Xuefeng's house. You won't be able to finish even a small bowl." , put a little of everything, I made it for him, you can try it."

"Lao Zhu's house in the front yard? You cooked it for him, and he asked you to serve it?"

Silly Zhu was lowering his head to arrange the dishes, but he didn't realize that the expression of the deaf old lady was full of mixed emotions.

"Yes, these are all good things. They are still waiting in the front yard. I will go there now!"

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When I returned to Zhu Xuefeng's house, I saw everyone sitting at the table waiting.

Silly Zhu waved his hand and said.

"What are you looking at? Hurry up and sit down and use your chopsticks! Brother, you are happy today, let's have a drink!"

Zhu Xuemei quickly went to get a few cups to use as wine glasses, watching her younger siblings eager to try.

"You two are too young to do this. Don't drink this liquor."

Silly Zhu poured white wine for himself and Zhu Xuefeng. Seeing that his sister had no objection, he also poured some.

Zhu Xuefeng turned around and took out a few bottles of Arctic Ocean from the cabinet and said to his younger siblings.

"Just drink this today, pour it quickly."

He Yuyu couldn't understand why he agreed to have a drink out of nowhere.
Seeing his younger brothers and sisters picking up their drinks, Zhu Xuefeng stood up with the wine glass in hand.

"Today, first of all, I want to thank Brother Zhuzi for showing off his skills and preparing a table full of delicious dishes for us. Brother Zhuzi has worked hard today. Come and have a drink with us all!"

Everyone stood up happily, raised their glasses, and touched each other gently. With a smile on everyone's face, they took a sip and put down their glasses.

Silly Zhu pointed at the dishes on the table again.

"Extend your chopsticks, come and try it, everyone, and see how my skills are!"

Zhu Xuemei stared at the mutton for a long time and immediately stuffed it with a piece. It tasted really good.

"This mutton is particularly delicious." Zhu Xuemei nodded in agreement to show her grand recommendation.

It was as if no one had ever eaten mutton, but they had really never eaten pheasant. But everyone who had eaten pheasant said it was delicious. Zhu Xuesong reached out to the pheasant with his chopsticks first.

Seeing the second brother's ignorant look, Zhu Xuemei emphasized,
"It's really delicious. It's different from the previous mutton."

They were all mutton, so what difference could there be? Zhu Xuesong didn't think so, but the mutton was still delicious. After all, it tasted good.

"Well, sister, you're right, it's really more delicious than other mutton."

Zhu Xuesong dubiously picked up a piece of mutton, tasted it carefully, and then his eyes widened. It was so delicious.

Zhu Xuefeng pointed at the mutton and smiled at He Yuyu.

"Try your brother's cooking. This mutton is rare."

Looking at his sister's surprised eyes, Shazhu felt very proud. His sister had never eaten yellow sheep, but he had eaten it secretly in the small canteen. It was indeed good. Today was a big plate, open to eat.

"Today is our little sister's twelfth birthday. Today we invited your brother Zhuzi to prepare a feast for you. With this second cup, we wish Xuemei a happy birthday."

My brother really remembered it, and thought he had forgotten it. No one celebrated his birthday last year. At this time, a child's birthday is really just that, no one cares about it.

Zhu Xuemei poured herself into the Arctic Ocean excitedly, grabbed her brother, and toasted with everyone...

"This is your twelfth birthday present."

Zhu Xuefeng took out a small box. Inside were two ballpoint pens, one red and one green, which complemented each other and were the most popular with the little girl.

Zhu Xuesong also poked his neck, wanting to take a look.

Zhu Xuemei grabbed it and held it to her chest, refusing to let go. She turned sideways so as not to show it to her second brother.

Silly Zhu laughed loudly, and He Yuyu was also happy.

(End of this chapter)