Border Cook

Chapter 210 Fried Lotus Root

"Yes, just now Shopkeeper Zou said that Yueran Restaurant has found something very good, and he also told me to try it. I wonder what it is?"

"You'll know when Manager Xue arrives." Zou Fuquan said calmly.

"Then I'll wait and see." Manager Xue chuckled, a gleam of light in his eyes.

The carriage moved slowly forward and did not stop until it reached Yueran Restaurant.

Zou Fuquan and Manager Xue got out of the car and walked in together.

Someone was arranged to lead the way. The dusty Steward Xue went to the backyard to take a shower, change clothes, and tidy up. Zou Fuquan went to the kitchen to take a look and told people to make sure dinner was prepared.

Jinhua ham must be made with great care so as not to disgrace such a good ingredient.

As I said, no matter how dissatisfied you are with Manager Xue, the strength of Yueran Restaurant must be demonstrated.

At this time, Manager Xue was bathing in the backyard, being served by his personal servant Wu Quan.

"Jinqiu is indeed a remote and poor place. The water has an indescribable smell." Wuquan frowned, "I am really wronged."

"I'm working for my master, so how can I feel wronged?" Manager Xue disagreed. "In such a remote place like this, Manager Zou has been here for so many years and never said anything. If I find fault with it, wouldn't it make me look like I'm causing trouble?"

"What the steward said is right." Wu Quan agreed, but he added, "It's just that I was too nosy. Since the steward and that shopkeeper Zou have always been at odds, why should I consider him and give him advice?"

"In my opinion, if Xia Ji can become bigger and take over the business of Yue Ran Restaurant, then the master will definitely be unhappy and will definitely punish him. Wouldn't it be better for the steward to just watch the show from the sidelines?"

"You don't understand." Manager Xue sneered, "The person who founded Xia Ji must have some brains. And he has opened so many Xia Ji stores. He must have some foundation or connections in Jinqiu County."

"If Zou Fuquan goes to cause trouble for Xia's, and the two sides start fighting, Yue Ran Restaurant will naturally be greatly affected. Wouldn't it be better to wait a few years before it happens?"

Even if he is not affected, his master will surely be dissatisfied if he hears about this behavior for the sake of his reputation.

In short, he can see whatever he wants to see.

As for Xia Ji...

It's just bad luck.

"I see." Wu Quan suddenly understood, but was a little worried. "But from what I see from Shopkeeper Zou, he doesn't look like he will listen to me. Will he be able to help the steward achieve his wish?"

"Don't worry. This Zou Fuquan pretends to be a gentleman, but he is actually more ruthless than anyone else. Just wait and see. In less than three days, Zou Fuquan will definitely make some move."

A mocking smile appeared on Manager Xue's lips.

Doesn’t he know Zou Fuquan yet?
Wu Quan didn't quite believe it, but seeing that Manager Xue was so confident, he didn't say anything more and just added another bucket of hot water into the bathtub.

After inspecting Yueran Restaurant, Zou Fuquan raised his hand and called the waiter Gensheng over.

Gensheng has worked in Yueran Restaurant for many years. He was brought up by Zou Fuquan. He usually helps to manage many affairs of the restaurant and is quite trusted by Zou Fuquan, and is also his right-hand man.

"The shopkeeper's."

"Do you think that Xia Ji can really threaten Yueran Restaurant in the future?" Zou Fuquan asked with a frown.

"It's hard to say about this matter..." Gensheng thought for a moment and said, "It's just that I think what Manager Xue said is right. It's always good to plan ahead."

"The shopkeeper is now only helping the master to manage this business. If he can't even manage this business well, I'm afraid he won't be able to raise his head and speak in front of the master in the future."

"Yes." Zou Fuquan sighed.

He is a pragmatic person, unlike Manager Xue who is used to flattery and opportunism. If he can't even do practical things well, then he really has nothing to say. In this case...

"I'll leave this matter to you," Zou Fuquan said. "Just do what you need to do, but don't let anyone catch you in the act."

"I understand what the shopkeeper means." Gensheng nodded, "But it seems that Xia's husband is a captain in the army, and he seems to have a close relationship with Wu Xiong of the Sifang Casino. Will this cause trouble?"

"Even if he is the commander, he is only in the army. A powerful dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Can he still send troops to guard Xia Ji?"

Zou Fuquan disagreed. "As for Wu Xiong, there is no need to worry. If there is a conflict, firstly, Manager Ge will know which is more important, and secondly, it will be our wish come true."

Gensheng knew what Zou Fuquan was referring to, and nodded quickly, "The shopkeeper is right, I'll do it right away."

"Go ahead." Zou Fuquan put his hands behind his back and walked slowly forward.

His face was gloomy.

In the corner, a figure appeared with a complicated expression.

The sun gradually set, and Lu Qiyan completed the last step, installing the handle on the kitchen knife and sharpening the blade himself.

Then he held the kitchen knife in his hand and looked at it carefully again.

After carefully checking to make sure there were no other problems with the kitchen knife, and even testing the sharpness of the knife and its comfort in holding it, Lu Qiyan took the piece of linen handed over by Manager Guo with satisfaction and wrapped the kitchen knife.

"Thank you, Manager Guo." Lu Qiyan paid the normal price.

"I didn't work hard all day, but Lu Dutou was tired."

Although he said at first that not a penny would be cheap, seeing that Lu Qiyan had exerted a lot of effort and was sweating profusely, Manager Guo felt a little reluctant and just took out another small string of copper coins and handed it to Lu Qiyan.

"Captain Lu has helped me a lot. This is the change."

Seeing Manager Guo's words, Lu Qiyan did not refuse and took it, "Thank you."

Then he took the kitchen knife and copper coins and walked home.

On the way, I saw someone selling chestnuts.

They are raw, hairy chestnuts picked from the trees. They are not expensive, only three cents per pound.

Lu Qiyan bought some chestnuts and some fresh hawthorns from the stall next to him. He spent all the money and then went back.

When I got home, Xia Mingyue and Jiang Zhuguo were cooking dinner.

Make fried lotus root.

Chop the fat and lean front shoulder meat into granular meat filling, add chopped green onion, ginger, garlic, water, egg liquid, sweet potato starch, soy sauce, pepper powder and a little sesame paste, and stir until the pork is fully tender.

Cut the fresh lotus root into unbroken lotus root slices, spread the meat filling carefully with the blade of a knife, and try to ensure that the lotus root slices are not broken.

When all the lotus root dumplings are stuffed with enough meat filling, dip them in a little dry sweet potato starch, then coat them with a paste made of flour, glutinous rice flour, salt and pepper, and fry them in a pan.

Fry at low temperature and color at high temperature.

After being fried twice, the lotus root has a golden and crispy skin and a rich aroma.

Thanks to Kanjian, Yejiao, Blue Sky, Skeletal Muscle, gltchenchen, AT2001, and Cat Pirate for their monthly votes. Thanks to AT2001 for the reward. Thanks to all the cute people for their support~