Siheyuan: Master of the Fire, Eating Watermelons Online

Chapter 105 Chen Xueru: My sensible brother is so likable!

Fan Jinyou had no choice but to compromise.

Being forced to write a self-criticism in public was a humiliation for Fan Jinyou.

But letting Wang Weiguo and Chen Xueru go to the street office and the Women's Federation and make a big deal out of it was a result he could not accept.

Fan Jinyou felt regretful. Just now, he saw Chen Xueru coming with a handsome guy who was younger than him, and claiming that he was her newly adopted brother. He felt jealous and couldn't help but said something shameless. Unexpectedly, he planted the seeds of disaster for himself and became a handle in the hands of others.

"Fan Jinyou, I have paper and pen."

As soon as Xu Huizhen saw that Fan Jinyou had compromised, she took the initiative to provide him with paper and pen without anyone reminding her.

To be honest, what Fan Jin said just now was really unpleasant.

Not to mention Chen Xueru and Wang Weiguo, even she couldn't stand it, so Xu Huizhen couldn't feel any sympathy for Fan Jinyou at all.

Make your own way!

What's worse, because of Fan Jinyou, the reputation of her tavern was almost damaged.

This was something Xu Huizhen absolutely could not tolerate.

Faced with Xu Huizhen's actions, Fan Jinyou was secretly annoyed.

But there was no other way, so he could only silently take the paper and pen, write a self-criticism in full view of everyone, then stop drinking and leave in disgrace.

Anyway, he can't stay here any longer now.

Not only today, but I'm afraid that for a long time to come, Fan Jinyou will be embarrassed to show up here.

"Okay, brother, now you can drink in our tavern, right?"

With Fan Jinyou defeated and the matter resolved, Xu Huizhen breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Wang Weiguo again, and took the initiative to say: "To express my apology, I will waive the wine bill for you and Chen Xueru today."

"Hey, Xu Huizhen, what do you mean? I invited them here, and I was the one who wanted to buy the drinks. Why did you buy them? Whose money does it belong to?"

After hearing what Xu Huizhen said, Chen Xueru became unhappy.

I don't need that little bit of money for drinking.

The key point was that I had finally invited Wang Weiguo over. I originally wanted to deepen the relationship and facilitate future cooperation, but I didn't expect that his mood would be ruined by Fan Jinyou as soon as he came in.

Now that Fan Jinyou is gone, Xu Huizhen comes again to steal her limelight, which she cannot tolerate.

"Let's put it this way. I didn't treat you well this time." Xu Huizhen, who liked to argue, didn't give in. She smiled and said, "If you want to treat me, you can do it next time."

"Manager Xu, Manager Chen, please stop arguing."

When Xu Huizhen and Chen Xueru were about to argue about who should pay, a little old man in the tavern said with a smile: "I'll pay for this young man's drink today. As usual, it's on my account."

"Master Niu, why are you getting involved?"

Chen Xueru was even more speechless.

"Well, what you just said, little brother, is just to my liking." Uncle Niu laughed.

Judging from the way Wang Weiguo spoke up for himself and Chen Xueru, as well as his speech about drinking, Niu Ye obviously saw that Wang Weiguo was extraordinary.

"Okay, I think we should stop arguing. I'll give everyone a free meal today. After all, that's what happened just now. Just consider it my apology to everyone."

Seeing that Master Niu had also joined the ranks of those who invited people to drink, Xu Huizhen simply waved her hand and offered to pay for all the drinks. She then said, "But I have to set a rule here today. From now on, when you drink in my tavern, you can joke around, but you must be moderate. You can't be as outspoken as Fan Jinyou just now. If anyone dares to say something inappropriate again, it will be against me, Xu Huizhen, and don't blame me for being rude then."

"As it should be!"

"Manager Xu, you are so generous!"

"We are lucky enough to have benefited from this today."

"Manager Xu, don't worry. Not everyone is Fan Jinyou. We know what we are doing."

"We are all civilized people and we won't make jokes that shouldn't be made."

"that is……"

"..."

After watching the show and having some free drinks, everyone was very happy and started saying good things about it.

finally.

Wang Weiguo and Chen Xueru joined the table at the strong invitation of Mr. Niu.

Sitting at the same table was an old man about the same age as Niu Ye, named Pian'er Ye.

Talking about these two gentlemen, they are quite interesting.

Pian'er Ye is a regular customer of Xu Huizhen's tavern. He always drinks two taels of wine every time he comes. Although he is poor, he is ambitious. He usually performs shadow puppet shows in Qianmen Hutong. He likes to tell the children in the hutong about the history of the past, and he often talks about Liu Bowen. The children like to listen to Pian'er Ye's talk. Pian'er Ye's words are also interesting, with story-telling content and singing style. He earns a few cents in this way.

But don't underestimate him.

Although Pian'erye was poor, he had some ancestral property, especially a large courtyard house left to him by his ancestors.

This is not something that ordinary people can have.

As for Niu Ye, it is said that Niu Ye's ancestors were bannermen, so he maintains some typical habits of Eight Bannermen in his speech and actions, and treats everyone with his rules and respect.

But this is not the point. The point is that Uncle Niu is very influential in many difficult and complicated matters in the alley, and he can often get things done with just one word.

When drinking in the tavern, Niu Ye is the only one who can buy on credit.

In fact, Uncle Niu is not short of money for drinking. He always pays off the money when it is due and never defaults. He just wants to keep his face.

As Xu Huizhen brought the wine up, Niu Ye took the initiative to ask, "What's your name, little brother? Where are you working now?"

"My surname is Wang, Wang Weiguo. I'm not that high-ranking. I'm currently an apprentice in the kitchen of Fengze Garden."

Wang Weiguo was not arrogant and spoke modestly.

Hearing this, Chen Xueru at the side took the initiative to speak for Wang Weiguo: "Master Niu, let me tell you, my brother is incredible. He is the disciple of Sun Maofeng, the famous chef of Fengze Garden."

After Wang Weiguo only mentioned his identity as an apprentice, Chen Xueru helped to focus on introducing his identity as the apprentice of the famous chef Sun Maofeng, obviously to support Wang Weiguo.

Although both are true, the difference between an apprentice and a famous chef's disciple sounds huge.

At this moment, when the people drinking around heard that Wang Weiguo was the apprentice of the chef of Fengzeyuan, they looked at him differently.

No wonder Chen Xueru recognized him as her younger brother.

This identity is not ordinary.

Few people in the tavern could afford to go to Fengze Garden, but they had heard a lot of rumors about Fengze Garden and the famous chefs there, and would talk about them on the spot from time to time.

Of course they knew the name Sun Maofeng.

"Oh, so you are Chef Sun's apprentice."

When Master Niu heard this, he was also a little surprised and couldn't help but ask tentatively: "If I'm not mistaken, you are Chef Sun's last disciple, right?"

"Close disciple?"

Hearing these four words, Chen Xueru was a little surprised and immediately looked at Wang Weiguo.

These four words are of great value.

Wang Weiguo hadn’t told her before, he only introduced his master as Sun Maofeng.

"I don't know if it counts, but my master really doesn't want to take in any more disciples." Wang Weiguo smiled and asked curiously, "Uncle Niu, do you know my master?"

Chen Xueru mentioned her master's name just now, and since Niu Ye could say all this, it was hard for Wang Weiguo not to make this guess.

"I wouldn't say I know him, but I've seen him a few times before."

Grandpa Niu smiled and shook his head, explaining, "I also heard from people that Chef Sun will hold a graduation banquet for his apprentice at home in a few days, and he doesn't plan to accept any more apprentices. Plus, considering your age, you will be the last disciple!"

"Master Niu, you are so kind!"

Wang Weiguo cupped his hands.

Regardless of whether Mr. Niu knew his master or not, the fact that he knew all this showed that he was no ordinary person. At least he was well-informed.

After all, only his fellow disciples and some of his master's colleagues knew about his departure and the departure banquet, and it was not publicized in a big way.

Not to mention that Master Niu is not a member of the same circle. As for the saying of a closed disciple, there is one, but his master never mentioned it. According to the calculation method of the old society, Wang Weiguo is indeed a closed disciple.

But now it’s a new society, and except for the older generation and people who are learning a craft, few people will say these things.

"I never knew that Chen Xueru really found such a good brother."

Xu Huizhen, who was carrying the dishes, happened to hear the conversation between Niu Ye and Wang Weiguo and couldn't help but speak.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueru said rather arrogantly, "That is, how can ordinary people catch the eye of me, Chen Xueru?"

In fact, she just found out about this.

At first, he didn't want to recognize him as his younger brother. He just saw Wang Weiguo's talent and value and thought of it as a way to get closer to him. He didn't even know Wang Weiguo's identity and relationships. Now he really wants to recognize him as his younger brother.

Thinking of the apprenticeship banquet that Uncle Niu mentioned just now, Chen Xueru realized that Wang Weiguo might have come to her store to buy and make clothes because of this.

"Brother Weiguo, this is the braised beef and peanuts I gave you, as well as our family's unique pickles. Consider it my apology. By the way, please try it, comment on it, and give me some suggestions."

Xu Huizhen was obviously a shrewd person. Knowing that Wang Weiguo was the last disciple of a famous chef, she specifically asked him to comment and give suggestions after serving the dishes.

"Hey, Xu Huizhen, you really didn't lose out by making this little calculation! You got a big advantage by letting my brother give you comments and suggestions."

Chen Xueru on the side laughed angrily.

After all, Wang Weiguo is also the apprentice of the chef of Fengzeyuan, and he is about to become a master. This is something that ordinary chefs outside cannot compare to.

Xu Huizhen's sending of food seemed like an apology, but in fact, it was taking advantage.

The wine in the tavern is good in itself, and Xu Huizhen has already made a name for herself. As for the side dishes, the only decent one is the ancestral pickled vegetables.

If other dishes could be improved, this tavern would be even more popular.

He had just seen a business opportunity in Wang Weiguo and was preparing to make a big move to make the business prosperous so that he could surpass the tavern. Unexpectedly, Xu Huizhen also found an opportunity.

Xu Huizhen didn't intend to get it for free, so she immediately said, "I'm not giving you a suggestion for nothing. If it's really useful, I'll pay for your drinking expenses in my tavern in the future, brother Weiguo."

Having said that, Xu Huizhen is not stupid. She even made a requirement that the suggestion must be useful, otherwise the promise would be as good as nothing.

"Thank you, Manager Xu, for your kindness, but forget it. I am just an apprentice who has not yet finished his apprenticeship, so I will not make a fool of myself in public."

Wang Weiguo declined directly.

He had no interest in helping Xu Huizhen improve the dishes.

How much does it cost to drink in a pub?

Besides, he may not come often.

Even if Xu Hui was really pretty, she was not worth Wang Weiguo's efforts.

It is not so easy to improve dishes. The level of the chef itself is crucial, but apart from that, there is only the secret recipe.

A secret recipe means nothing to Wang Weiguo, but if it were used after the reform and opening up, it would be a way to make money.

"What's the matter, brother? Do you think my tavern looks bad?"

How could Xu Huizhen not understand what Wang Weiguo meant? She immediately felt a little dissatisfied.

"Manager Xu, don't think too much. I don't mean that."

Seeing that Xu Huizhen was really unhappy, Wang Weiguo tasted the braised beef and pickled vegetables respectively, and asked: "But forgive my abruptness, if I invite you to Fengze Garden for a meal, would you be willing to give me your ancestral pickled vegetable recipe?"

The taste of this braised beef is average, but the pickles are really good. Wang Weiguo said this deliberately because he knew the status of pickles in Xu Huizhen's heart.

Originally Xu Huizhen was just asking casually, but when she heard Wang Weiguo say this, Xu Huizhen immediately realized two things.

The compensation I gave myself was too low.

Moreover, Wang Weiguo really has some methods or secret recipes that can help him improve his dishes.

"Brother Weiguo, could we chat in the backyard?"

Xu Huizhen realized the opportunity and immediately set her sights on Wang Weiguo.

Or he was planning to get the secret recipe in Wang Weiguo's hands.

Finding that Wang Weiguo didn't seem to want to refuse, Chen Xueru said first: "Of course you can, but I have to accompany you, otherwise I'm afraid that my brother will suffer."

Xu Huizhen was helpless about this, and Wang Weiguo did not object.

soon.

The three of them came to the backyard.

Xu Huizhen took the initiative to test: "Brother Weiguo, do you have any secret recipe?"

Chen Xueru curled her lips and complained, "He is Chef Sun's last disciple, how can he not be quite capable? I advise you not to have any ideas about my brother."

"Chen Xueru, please stop making trouble, okay?"

Xu Hui was really angry.

She was already a little unhappy because Chen Xueru followed her, and now she is still making trouble.

"Humph, you won't even let me say anything. Xu Huizhen, you only have this much tolerance."

Chen Xueru complained again.

Seeing these two rivals fighting in front of him, Wang Weiguo watched the show happily, gained some enjoyment, and did not interrupt.

After they finished bickering, Wang Weiguo asked, "Manager Xu, are you interested in this?"

"It must be!" Xu Huizhen stated solemnly, and then said, "If the prescription you have is useful, I am willing to pay for it. I wonder if you are willing to do so?"

"How much is Manager Xu willing to pay?"

Wang Weiguo became interested.

When it comes to money, you can never have too little.

Moreover, Wang Weiguo has not finished hoarding grain, and the next step is to need money.

The purpose of stockpiling food is naturally to survive the next three difficult years, but Wang Weiguo not only wants to eat enough, but also wants to eat well. Naturally, he can't just buy rice and flour, but also try to collect some good things as much as possible. Anyway, his own personal space is enough.

At the same time, this means spending more money.

Moreover, Wang Weiguo stockpiled food not only for himself, but also for his parents who were far away in the northwest, and his aunt's family.

In the next few years, food will be more useful than money.

"This……"

Xu Huizhen was stumped.

She had neither seen Wang Weiguo's prescription nor was she sure whether it would be useful to her. Even if she had money, she could not make a random offer.

If what you buy is not what you want, you will suffer a great loss.

As if he had guessed Xu Huizhen's concerns, Wang Weiguo smiled and said, "How about this, Manager Xu, I'll write you two secret recipes, one meat and one vegetable. You can try them later. If you are satisfied, you can give them to me as you see fit."

These words surprised Xu Huizhen, and Chen Xueru couldn't help but look at Wang Weiguo again.

She had experienced her brother's magnanimity once before.

"Brother Weiguo, do you trust me so much?" Xu Huizhen calmed down and looked at Wang Weiguo and asked, "This is the first time we've met. Aren't you afraid that I'll default on my debt?"

"Manager Xu, you're joking. The fact that you can run the tavern so well and have so many customers praising you shows that you are an honest person. And people are divided into groups. You are Sister Xueru's friend, so I naturally believe in your character."

After these words were spoken, not only Xu Huizhen, but also Chen Xueru, smiled.

Especially Chen Xueru, her face was full of pride when she looked at Xu Huizhen.

Wang Weiguo's words just now really gave her enough face.

Wang Weiguo chose to believe Xu Huizhen only for her sake.

What a sensible brother!

The more Chen Xueru looked at Wang Weiguo, the more satisfied she felt.

(End of this chapter)