Chapter 144: The Chef is here
Hearing her mother ask if she wanted to tell Brother Ouyang Jin about the treat, Ouyang Zhuang sneered, "Forget it, let him worry less, it can be regarded as our filial piety." β
Tan wanted to laugh a little, but he felt that Ouyang Jin deserved it.
He is angry at work now, and when he comes home, he drinks and complains, and now the whole family doesn't like to take care of him, even Ziyun's little goblin doesn't come to him.
Let his son go down to rest, Tan thought about it, personally went to the warehouse to pick out some wine and beautiful dishes for entertaining guests, and asked people to prepare a lot of small bonsai of chrysanthemums and pines and cypresses and send them there. He also sent someone to report several specialty dishes and pastries at home, and asked what he wanted, and he was ready here.
Unexpectedly, the next person came back and said, "The eldest young master was very happy to see the wine dishes and bonsai chrysanthemums, and said that Mrs. Xie Lu Xie was bothered." You don't need any dishes, just send a few smart girls to help on the day of the feast. They have invited Master Song of Hongxing Building to take charge of the spoon himself, and the eldest young master also said that he would send a table of noodles back when the time comes, and ask his wife to taste it. β
Tan's first thought was disbelief, "He actually invited Master Song?" β
She has been in the capital for many years, and naturally knows the fame of Hongxing Building. Speaking of which, even she herself may not be able to invite others, but why is Ouyang Kang so capable?
Tan was really a little curious this time, "What kind of guests did the eldest young master invite?" "Could it be that Master Song is looking at the face of the guests?
"This villain doesn't know what to do. It seems that there are a lot of people, at least three or four tables. The place for the treat has been set up, albeit a little more basic. But it's still pretty good. β
Tan waved his hand to let people go down, thought about it for a while, and decided to send a few more capable people to help. Ouyang Zhuang was right, whether she liked Ouyang Kang or not, he was nominally her stepson, and this stepson seemed to be getting more and more promising. Since you can't kill him, why not befriend him?
In order to accommodate Su Cheng's time, Ouyang Kang deliberately set the time for the reception on the afternoon of the seventh day, and the next day Su Cheng had no class, even if he had a few more drinks in the evening. Even if you are drunk, you are not afraid of mistakes.
Look at the apprentice so well-behaved and obedient. Su Cheng also sent his family a whole cart of wine a day in advance, all of which were the boutiques of Xiaodu Distillery, which were absolutely priceless.
Nian Fu has already heard that this small Du wine shop has been serving court wine since the previous dynasty. The spicy death that Ouyang Kang once drank in the water dragon team was not worth his life, and it was brewed by his family.
But for the sake of quality. The Du family doesn't make much wine every day. If it weren't for the special relationship between Su Cheng and Du Chuan, the successor of Xiaodu Distillery, it would be impossible to make so much wine.
Adhering to the spirit of meeting and dividing half, Nianfu left a few jars to entertain guests outside. The rest was moved upstairs to a new storeroom and hidden. It's rare to receive such a good wine, and how much face does it take to keep it for guests?
Ouyang Kang is a gentleman, a gentleman should be generous, he hesitated a little, "Don't be so stingy, what if you don't drink enough?" β
Ke Nianfu glared at him, "Are you stupid? Start giving good food, and when you drink high, who cares what you drink? At that time, you can take the wine sent by your family out of the house and make up the numbers, as long as it is not too bad, you can fool it over. It would be a waste to return such a good wine! β
The gentleman thought about it, so he turned a blind eye and became an accomplice.
Although it was only in the afternoon, the two of them were busy at home from early in the morning. The business on the stall can't be stopped, so Mo Yun took it to Xilaile, anyway, everything is ready-made, and they are also cooked, they all know.
The drinks were just collected here, and the girl sent by the Tan family to help arrived first. There were eight men and women, all of whom were dressed in the same clean clothes and looked very neat.
The eldest girl at the head was Ah Qi, who was very happy to see the old master who had served, gave Ouyang Kang a salute, and took out the burden he was carrying and said, "Mrs. ordered us to bring a set of clothes to the people in charge of hospitality in the house. β
This is really something that only the housewife can imagine, Ouyang Kang hurriedly thanked again, and decided to let Ah Qi and other four girls and dancers Liu'er serve at the banquet, and a few handsome little servants were in charge of greeting outside the door, and the other servants were busy working behind, so they must not be rude.
After a hurried meal at noon and a short rest, the guest came to the door.
I really didn't expect that the most active one was Su Cheng, but Su Da Ming didn't come by himself, but was arrested by Du Chuan.
Nianfu saw the head of Xiaodu Distillery for the first time, and he was very impressed. Although this uncle's appearance is much more ordinary than Su Cheng, he is very attractive, and his smile is warm and kind, which naturally makes people more willing to get close. Moreover, what he said was more like an elder than someone Su.
"The apprentice runs the wine, and the teacher is also half the master. Ah Kang, you hurry up and lead him around the garden first, if there is anything wrong, quickly get it, and find another place for someone to take me to sift wine, otherwise it will be too late for these people to drink. β
Nianfu listened to it and ironed it in his heart, such a high-quality excellent uncle is obviously the best candidate to be a good husband and father, how did he give Su Cheng this scourge of broken sleeves?
Just when Nianfu decided to accompany him personally and get close to this uncle, Zhong Shan stepped forward to greet him first, "This way, please." β
Du Chuan was slightly stunned, as if he recognized Zhong Shan. Ouyang Kang stepped forward and introduced, "This is the housekeeper of our house, Zhong Shan." β
Du Chuan suddenly smiled, his eyes were slightly wet, but he smiled very comfortingly, "That's good, it's the best, let's have Steward Lao Zhong lead the way." β
It was difficult for anyone to keep up with them now, so they had to let Zhong Shan take people away. Ouyang Kang accompanied Su Cheng to visit the house and dilapidated house where the banquet was prepared, and Nianfu turned his head and ushered in Song Siyuan and a group of disciples and grandchildren.
Song Siyuan politely presented a gift before saying, "Uncle Shi has something to do in the temporary palace, so I have to arrive later." But we've already brought all the ingredients for his specialty dish, and we can't make a mistake. β
"You're so kind! Master Song's willingness to come is already very face-saving, where do you dare to ask Master Yu to make a move? β
Song Siyuan smiled, "It should be." If you want, help me look at the mooncakes I baked, I tried several times, but I didn't bake them as well as you, Uncle Shi said that the recipe and heat were wrong, can you help me with what's wrong? β
Nian Fu was about to answer, and suddenly heard a report from the doorman, "There is a Ruyiju Master Sun here, sister, this is also what you invited?" β
Nope! Let people in first, Sun Baixi heard that he was just in time for the Ouyang family to have a treat, so he immediately rolled up his sleeves and was about to come to help.
"Let's not talk about anything else, Sister Mu, I'll help you make a few snacks first." Sun Baixi was about to sell it first, when he suddenly saw the moon cakes brought by Song Siyuan, and his eyes suddenly widened, "You will also do this?" You'reβ"
Song Siyuan looked at him and smiled, "Hongxing Building, Song Siyuan." β
Sun Baixi opened his mouth wide, "Ah! It turned out to be the big boss of Song, who looked up for a long time. β
Song Siyuan also smiled, "Ruyiju's jade dew group, six-petal plum blossom cake, and mandala sandwich cake are also thunderous below, and I have heard of them for a long time." β
While the two of them were finished, Nian Fu hurriedly interjected, "Master Song, I'm really sorry, I gave Ruyi the recipe for the moon cake, so I can't answer any questions you have." But I also made other side dishes today, and if you like anything, I'll tell you the truth. Master Sun, what are you doing here? β
Sun Baixi said ashamedly, "Sister Mu, you were kind enough to teach me last time, but unfortunately I didn't take it to heart, and now I can't bake the moon cakes, so I have to come to the door again to ask for advice." But let's put this matter aside for a while, let's prepare for the banquet first. Hurry up and take me to the kitchen, I'll make a few snacks first, which can be regarded as making amends. β
Song Siyuan said with a smile, "If Master Sun doesn't dislike it, I also want to ask you for advice." β
"Where? Let's go. β
As if he was afraid that Nianfu would not agree, Sun Baixi pulled Song Siyuan into the kitchen as if he was burning his buttocks.
is a red case and a white case, and I am not afraid of the other party stealing the teacher. Besides, these old rivers and lakes have a lot of numbers in their hearts, how much they learn from others, how much they should be taught, everyone knows in their hearts, and Nianfu doesn't have to go with her to join in the fun, and she goes to prepare the side dishes she is responsible for.
The chicken feet and scallion pancakes that Mr. Su named to eat have all been prepared, and some of the things he didn't order, Nianfu has also prepared.
When Ouyang Zhuang finished the affairs of the yamen and went home to change his clothes and prepare for the banquet, the first table of the two chefs who joined forces to test the water was also sent.
Tan Shi looked at the dazzling array of dishes and dim sum she had never seen before, and was shocked, "This ...... These are all made by Hung Hing Building? β
The servant who delivered the food shook his head, "Some of them are made by Hongxinglou, and some are made by the chef of Ruyiju, the eldest young master said, and then the imperial chef will come, and then send the dishes to honor you." β
Tan's jaw fell to the ground, a Hongxing Building is terrible, and the most famous gold nest Ruyi Ju in the capital? Or even the Imperial Kitchen? This Ouyang Kang is actually mixed up like this now?
"That kid wants a treat? Why didn't anyone say anything to me? Suddenly, Ouyang Jin came back from work early, just in time.
Ouyang Zhuang's heart sank, what should I do?
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Standing in front of the dilapidated house in Lirenfang, looking at Ouyang Kang's surprised expression, Ouyang Zhuang also felt very sorry for his eldest brother.
Who knew that Ouyang Jin would be so cheeky and have to come along? After all, it's his own father, can he refuse? Besides, even if Ouyang Zhuang refused, would Ouyang Jin not recognize the way?
Rather than letting him find the door by himself to make it boring for the eldest brother, Ouyang Zhuang felt that it was better to be this bad guy himself. At least with him by his side, many people listened to the scolding.
Looking at the renovated gate, Ouyang Jin was about to step inside if he didn't treat himself as an outsider, and the shy-chested elephant leader inspected, and also judged his head, "The gate is the face of a family, how can you be so stingy?" I don't need some bricks to make it look like, what is the mess on this wall! There is also this rockery in front of the door, which is ugly and terrible, quickly find some people to move it quickly, and I hate it when I look at it! β
Ouyang Kang and Ouyang Zhuang glanced at each other, and they had a bit of a difficult brother in their hearts. Look, this is our dad. Even if it's not good, just a filial piety word is pressed down, it's not something they can say they can touch, what can they do? (To be continued......)