Need for Uncle

Chapter 41

Chapter 40 Opening preparations

Good guy, a [-]...

Ma Xiaoshuai never thought that this jade pendant would be so valuable. What is the concept of 2000 yuan? You must know that when he was a small employee in the company, it was a little over 100 a month at most, which means that this jade pendant cost him about ten. Monthly salary, no wonder Tang Xiao was so excited about it, it turned out that he was the one who was being slaughtered, and also, if he could have such a rich and powerful client, he would have to be an uncle, not to mention before The transaction, such as these MSG thirteen fragrances, cost more than [-] yuan, and I gave him two jade pendants, which was [-] yuan. Mom, what a profit this must be...

"You're exploiting me!!" Ma Xiaoshuai came to his senses, his heart was extremely unbalanced, and he almost jumped in anger.

"Then...how did I know...it's so valuable." Tang Xiao pouted aggrievedly, with an innocent face.

"Get out! I won't tell you anymore, mother, I'm so mad."

Before Tang Xiao could say anything, Ma Xiaoshuai hung up the phone cursing without grace.

"Sir, I'm back."

Coincidentally, just when Ma Xiaoshuai was extremely unbalanced, Dongfang Xueyu walked in.

Seeing that seemingly eternally light figure, Ma Xiaoshuai's inner anger and imbalance were instantly swept away.

"Come back, come here, have things been done?" Ma Xiaoshuai smiled softly, he was completely different from the face that he wanted to kill when he faced Tang Xiao before, it seems that the gap between this and others is really quite big Big, I don't know how Tang Xiao would feel knowing this guy's appearance.

Dongfang Xueyu heard the words and came over, and said as she walked, "Everything is done, Steward Wang has already set off."

Ma Xiaoshuai smiled and nodded, signaling Dongfang Xueyu to sit beside him.

"Eh? Master, what are these?" Dongfang Xueyu sat on the side and immediately noticed the things on the bed.

"Good stuff." Ma Xiaoshuai blinked mischievously, acting mysteriously.

"Good thing? What is it?" Dongfang Xueyu looked at Ma Xiaoshuai suspiciously, picked up a bag of thirteen incense, secretly frowned her beautiful eyebrows, and sniffed it cutely in front of Ma Xiaoshuai's nose under Ma Xiaoshuai's funny eyes. Immediately exclaimed, "It smells so good, Mr. Xianggong, is this spice?"

Ma Xiaoshuai laughed triumphantly, and said, "It's spices, but they're just spices put in the dishes."

"Put it in the dish? Is this...is this food edible?" Dongfang Xueyu showed surprise and amazement.

"Of course, let's go, let's experiment." Ma Xiaoshuai smiled, and put on his clothes as he spoke.

Dongfang Xueyu was also curious about what this thing was like. Hearing this, he nodded and stood up, but he didn't forget to take all the things into his arms. It might be because there were too many things, and he seemed a little flustered.

"Xueyu, just take one bag and put the others away first." Ma Xiaoshuai couldn't help but laugh.

"Ah? Oh." Dongfang Xueyu took a bag obediently after hearing the words, which was not as difficult as before.

"Okay, let's go." Ma Xiaoshuai put on his clothes, shared a little from Dongfang Xueyu's arms, and then the two of them went out. They were going to the kitchen for cooking, but it happened to be breakfast time at this time. Get it out so that the whole family can have a good taste.

The kitchen of Xiangguo's mansion is in the backyard, not far from Dongfang Xueyu's room, so it's just a short walk away.

In fact, this Xiangguo Mansion is the same as the outside rumors. Except for the old mansion rewarded by the court, other aspects are much poorer than the current court officials. Of course, this has a direct relationship with Dongfang Mu's integrity. Even though the old Xiangguo is in a high position now, he has never been extravagant and wasteful. In other words, there are no more than thirty servants in this mansion, and there are only four cooks in the kitchen. And there are only two who can really take charge of the cooking, and the other two are just blind date widows who came to seek refuge from Dongfang Mu's hometown.

But when Ma Xiaoshuai and Dongfang Xueyu came to the kitchen, the only four aunts here were really surprised.

"Miss, Uncle, why are you here?" An aunt in her 50s asked in surprise holding a spoon.

"Let's come...that...that." Poor Dongfang Xueyu really didn't know what to say, and while hesitating, she did not forget to cast a look of help to Ma Xiaoshuai.

Ma Xiaoshuai grinned, indicating that he received it, and then said: "We use the kitchen, you go out first."

The four people heard that you look at me, I look at you, and finally walked out one by one wiping their hands.

Ma Xiaoshuai will close the door and ask Dongfang Xueyu, "Xueyu, can you cook?"

"Yes." In fact, this Dongfang Xueyu would be in Ma Xiaoshuai's era, she would definitely be one of the top ten wives, not only beautiful, but also proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and good at cooking. A typical good wife and mother, of course, this is inseparable from Dongfang Mu's strict education.

"Okay then, you can stir-fry some side dishes." Ma Xiaoshuai nodded in satisfaction.

"Then, what do you want to fry?" Dongfang Xueyu walked to the stove full of doubts, looking at the various materials in trouble.

"Whatever, as long as there is food at home." Ma Xiaoshuai said and walked over, rolling up his sleeves and preparing to fight.

But in the end, he was pushed aside by Dongfang Xueyu, who was full of feudal thoughts on a whim, and kept saying things like men can't go to the kitchen, which made Ma Xiaoshuai laugh out loud, but he also followed her lead. Wish, stand aside and wait quietly.

Dongfang Xueyu cooked a plate of tofu, after she skillfully stir-fried it a few times, the aroma slowly overflowed, as if it was about to be cooked, Ma Xiaoshuai on the side was waiting for this time, at this time, he walked over and poured the MSG that he had prepared After letting it go for a while, he stood aside again, signaling Dongfang Xueyu to continue.

Soon, the tofu will be slightly better, and it will be out of the pan soon.

"Wait." Ma Xiaoshuai stepped forward, put in a little thirteen incense again, and stir-fried it a few times.

Immediately, a unique scent that was enough to whet the appetite overflowed and hit the nostrils. Ma Xiaoshuai sniffled his nose comfortably, feeling nostalgic for the long-lost smell. After nodding in satisfaction, he signaled Dongfang Xueyu to come out of the pot and put it on a plate.

Similarly, this fragrance also stimulated Dongfang Xueyu, even though he was reserved, he couldn't help swallowing his saliva, staring at the steaming tofu on the plate, sneaking a glance at Ma Xiaoshuai, like a thief He slowly stretched out his small hand, wanting to taste it secretly.

Snapped!
"No stealing!"

"Oh," Dongfang Xueyu rubbed her hands pitifully, and looked at Ma Xiaoshuai resentfully, seeing that the latter remained indifferent, she could only walk aside aggrieved, and pouted to pack up the ingredients, preparing for the next dish.

With the efforts of Dongfang Xueyu, and of course the help of Ma Xiaoshuai, who is still seasoning, the four home-cooked side dishes were finally ready in 10 minutes. Looking at my own work, I smelled the strong fragrance overflowing from the ordinary side dishes. , Dongfang Xueyu opened her big eyes expectantly, as if preparing to start, while Ma Xiaoshuai on the other side quickly took out the tray and packed all the dishes, in the name of preventing someone from stealing.

"Okay, let's go." Ma Xiaoshuai shook his head, completely ignoring Dongfang Xueyu's resentful gaze behind him.

"Oh." Dongfang Xueyu's desire to be the first to taste it fell through, and she followed pitifully.

It is said that when Ma Xiaoshuai and Dongfang Xueyu appeared at the door of the living room, Dongfang Mu was just going back to the house. At this time, he just took off his court clothes and sat in the first place drinking tea. When he saw his granddaughter and uncle standing there with a tray At the door, he was stunned for a moment.

"You are this?"

"Grandpa." The two walked in and saluted first.

"Okay, Defu, what are you holding in your hand?" Dongfang Mu put down the teacup, and his eyes fell on the tray.

"Oh, let's eat breakfast together with grandpa." Ma Xiaoshuai replied.

"Breakfast?" Dongfang Mu was stunned for a moment, and then he was relieved, thinking that it was his good granddaughter who cooked for him.

"Yes, Xueyu made it." Ma Xiaoshuai winked at Dongfang Xueyu.

The latter understood, nodded to Dongfangmu, and said softly, "Grandpa, come and eat."

"Haha, okay." Dongfang Mu rarely let out a hearty laugh, and his mood improved a lot.

Hearing this, Ma Xiaoshuai took the tray to the table, took out all the dishes, and arranged them neatly.

At this time, Dongfang Mu also came over, seemed to smell the fragrance, and sniffled in surprise.

"Xueyu, did you really make it?" It seems that he has already noticed the strangeness. As a grandfather, he naturally knows Dongfang Xueyu's craftsmanship. Although he has always liked it, this fragrance has never been seen today. smelled it.

"That's right...but Mr. Xiang helped a little," Dongfang Xueyu said with a smile, and then sat down.

"Grandpa, try it and see how it goes." Ma Xiaoshuai graciously handed over the pair of chopsticks, his face full of anticipation.

"Huh? Let's start, let's eat." Seeing that the two of them didn't move, Dongfang Mu greeted them.

Dongfang Xueyu couldn't wait for a long time. Hearing this, she was ready to start with joy, but unexpectedly, Ma Xiaoshuai next to her grabbed her thigh under the table. He noticed that Ma Xiaoshuai kept winking.

However, the small movements between the two were not noticed by Dongfang Mu, because he had already started to move his chopsticks.

The two looked expectantly at Dongfang Mu, whose expression gradually changed, with apprehension on their faces.

"Hmm... Xueyu, did you really burn it?" Dongfangmu exclaimed holding his chopsticks. The strong aroma and another faint umami taste in his mouth were something he had never tasted before, even though the small piece of tofu It has been swallowed, but there is still that faint taste in the mouth, it is really fragrant on the teeth and cheeks.

"Yes, it was made by Xueyu."

Ma Xiaoshuai looked at Dongfang Xueyu in surprise, signaling that this drooling little greedy cat could start.

"Well... no, I've eaten the dishes made by Xueyu, and they don't look like it." Dongfang Mu categorically denied, but his subordinates kept holding the dishes with both hands, and stuffed them into their mouths in big mouthfuls. The majesty and appearance in Li are quite different, how can he look like a prime minister of a country, his expression is like a refugee who hasn't eaten for a few days.

However, Dongfang Mu was not the only one who lost his composure.

"It's delicious!" When Dongfang Xueyu couldn't wait to pick up a piece of tofu made by himself and feed it into his mouth, even he couldn't help but exclaimed. She knew what he made by himself. There is an extra scent that tantalizes the taste buds. She can completely think that it is the effect of the spice Ma Xiaoshuai said, but the problem is that besides the scent, there is also a strong fresh scent, which is more delicious than the best food he has ever eaten. It was a taste he had never tasted before.

"Xueyu, you didn't do this?" Dongfang Mu had a panoramic view of Dongfang Xueyu's performance, and his doubts were even stronger.

Ma Xiaoshuai stopped Dongfang Xueyu, who was about to speak, and raised his head to look at Dongfang Mu, who was surprised but kept picking up food, and said, "Grandpa, do you think... this food is delicious?"

"Forget it, of course it does!" Dongfang Mu replied without hesitation, still talking non-stop.

"Then do you want to eat again after eating this time?" Ma Xiaoshuai continued to ask, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Of course, I won't get tired of eating it all my life! Haha."

"Okay, Grandpa, let me tell you the truth." Ma Xiaoshuai took a deep breath, settled down and said, "Actually, I have a few secret recipes, which are very strange ingredients. Even for ordinary dishes, as long as they are Add a little, and it can become the delicious taste you are tasting now."

"Oh? The secret recipe?" Dongfang Mu Wenyan raised his head in surprise, and stopped his movements.

"Yes, but I think...then do business with this kind of secret recipe, open a restaurant."

"Business?" Dongfang Mu put down his chopsticks, looked at Ma Xiaoshuai, and then looked at the few side dishes on the plate. Under Ma Xiaoshuai's apprehensive eyes, he lowered his head and meditated secretly. After a long time, he nodded, "Yes, just right. It can supplement the family, but I remind you, don't make a fuss about the Xiangguo Mansion and make some messy things."

Ma Xiaoshuai naturally knew of Dongfang Mu's warning, and nodded quickly upon hearing this.

"Grandpa, don't worry, I will only make money with my true skills, and I will not go in crooked ways."

"Well, that's good." Dongfang Mu nodded in satisfaction, then picked up the chopsticks and restarted, "Then when and where are you going to open? Have you found the store yet?"

"Oh, I found it, and it will open the day after tomorrow."

"Well, do it well, and the price should not be too high. I hope that the restaurant you open is not only for dignitaries, but also for ordinary people to eat. They are all human beings, and they also have the right to enjoy delicious food." Dongfangmu earnestly Dao, always remembering the poor people, these words made Ma Xiaoshuai subconsciously think of his original world, the great prime minister of the motherland, who was equally kind and worried about the country and the people.

Affected by this, Ma Xiaoshuai couldn't help but speak boldly when he was moved, but he was interrupted by a loud cry unexpectedly.

"Uncle! It's not good, the eldest princess brought Miss Qianyue and a pair of Habayashi soldiers to the door!"

(End of this chapter)