Chapter 58: Suddenly I wanted to hear his story
"Cen asked, you ordered too much, the two of us can't finish it." Su Youwei reminded loudly.
"No, Youwei, don't worry, after you eat, don't let me add more dishes." Cen Wen was full of confidence, finished writing the menu, and got up and handed it to Aunt Liu.
After coming back, he continued to wash the tableware in front of him, he washed it very carefully, and took the initiative to put the first washed dishes and chopsticks in front of Su Youwei, and then began to wash himself.
Su Youwei watched his actions, and silently praised Xia Cen for asking carefully.
After sitting for a while, gradually getting used to the surrounding environment, and not so twisted, she asked, "Cen Wen, you seem to be very familiar with the boss here, have you known each other for a long time?" β
The reason why she asked this was that Su Youwei could see that the boss's family's familiarity with Cen Wen was completely different from the familiarity with old acquaintances.
It's more like a friend, a junior.
"Yes, I've known each other for a long time." Cen Wen unscrewed a bottle of yogurt and handed it over, and said with a smile: "Didn't I tell you before, I worked in many hotel restaurants, and I worked in this restaurant half a year before I opened the store." β
No wonder.
Su Youwei nodded knowingly.
Cen asked and smiled: "When I first came in to work, I knew that Uncle Niu was very good at stir-frying, and I wanted to learn to cook with him, but Uncle Niu didn't bring apprentices." I can only take it step by step, starting from washing the dishes and serving the dishes, and then doing some side dishes, while I was in the kitchen, I secretly watched Uncle Niu stir-fry, but it didn't take long for Uncle Niu to find out. β
"And then?"
These bland little stories that once happened to Cen Wen, Su Youwei listened to them very interestingly. She seemed to see that half a year, her husband worked diligently in the restaurant, improving step by step.
"Uncle Niu is a good person, he saw that I really wanted to learn how to stir-fry, not only did not dismiss me, but also taught me generously, and later even allowed me to stir-fry for guests."
Cen Qian's answer inexplicably relieved Su Youwei.
Fortunately, he was not troubled.
Cen Wen didn't see it, and continued to tease himself: "If it weren't for the fact that Gao Jie's kid pulled me to bake with me later, I might go to a Chinese restaurant to be a chef, or open a small restaurant." β
"No wonder you cook so well, even my picky uncle's family is full of praise for you, it turns out that you have stolen the teacher." Su Youwei joked, if Cen Wen was a teacher of Uncle Niu, then Uncle Niu's craftsmanship must be very good.
She silently changed her mind and began to look forward to the dinner.
"Haha." Cen Wen smiled heartily.
Soon, the waiter served the dishes plate after plate. Obviously, it was Uncle Niu who opened the back door and fried the dishes on their table first.
It is said to be a specialty, but these dishes still look very homely, not amazing, just like the faΓ§ade of an inconspicuous jade restaurant from the outside.
But many times, the more unsightly things are, the more surprising they can be.
With this sense of anticipation, Su Youwei picked up a piece of braised fish and tasted it slowly.
The delicious and rich fish conquered the taste buds as soon as she entered her mouth, and a hint of surprise flashed in Su Youwei's eyes, she didn't expect that in such an ordinary-looking fly restaurant, there would be a home-cooked delicacy that she had never eaten before.
It can even be said that she has never eaten before!
Su Youwei was suddenly glad that she didn't insist on leaving, otherwise it would be a pity to miss it!
"Delicious, right?" Although Cen asked like a question, his tone was actually full of affirmation.
"Delicious!"
Su Youwei nodded generously.
She felt that the dishes in this jade restaurant were very similar to Cen Wen in front of her, seemingly ordinary, but they all hid a different beauty. Only by experiencing it with your heart can you feel endless surprises.
Cen asked, there must be a lot of stories, right?
The thought flashed, and the story came uninvited, but it was not told by Cen Wen.
When I was busy, Aunt Zhang, Aunt Liu and Uncle Niu all came to Cen to sit at this table.
So, on the side of the road in the alley, Su Youwei enjoyed the food while listening to the bits and pieces about Cen Wen in the past six months.
Aunt Zhang said happily: "Xiaowei, if you marry Xiaowen, you are picking the right person." Xiao Wen is the most diligent child I have ever seen, I have been open for decades in the jade restaurant, and there are countless workers in the back kitchen, but Xiao Wen is the cleanest in the kitchen for half a year. At that time, I knew that a child who was so careful would not have a bad character! β
"That's not it, I liked this kid on the first day I came. He is kind, has a good relationship with all the staff in the restaurant, and treats the guests too, and occasionally there will be a few unreasonable people in the store, as long as there is a small question, he will come forward to deal with it, and there has been no dispute. β
Aunt Liu is a relative of Aunt Zhang, and she has also helped in the Jade Restaurant for more than ten years. I only hate my daughter for marrying early, otherwise I must be married to Cen Wen! That way, you can keep people behind!
Cen Wen is pragmatic and honest, thin-skinned, and shy when he is praised by others, Aunt Liu and Aunt Zhang tried their best to say that he was good in front of Youwei, and his face was flushed when he heard it.
Scratch your head from time to time and look at Su Youwei.
Su Youwei couldn't help laughing, she felt that the two aunts would boast again, and Cen Wen should dig a hole in the ground.
So, he smiled and asked Uncle Niu, who also didn't talk much, but seemed loyal and honest: "Uncle Niu, did you already know that Cen Wen came to steal the teacher, and he passed the consideration, so you decided to teach him the craft." β
"That's not it!" Uncle Niu was reminded of his memories, touched his beer belly and said: "Actually, I already knew that Cen asked this kid to come to the restaurant because of 'impure motives'." At first, I didn't want to deal with him, but then I decided to teach him when I saw that he was a human being, could endure hardships, and had good qualities. Anyway, I don't have a son, just a daughter, and my daughter will not follow my old path in the future, and I don't want my craft to be wasted in my hands. β
It turned out that Uncle Niu regarded Cen Wen as his own apprentice, so he would teach him everything, no wonder their family was so kind to Cen Wen.
This meal gave Su Youwei an unforgettable experience.
After eating and catching up, Cen Wen and Su Youwei got up to say goodbye to Uncle Niu's family, and then left the Jade Restaurant.
Walking in the small alley sprinkled with moonlight, two people walked side by side, and the reflection on the ground looked like a very affectionate young couple.
"Youwei, this dinner didn't disappoint you, did it?"
"How come, it's because I don't have much knowledge, I like Uncle Niu's craftsmanship very much." Su Youwei took a light breath, her eyes smiled as bright as stars, looked at Cen and asked, blinking: "In the future, if there is a delicious 'fly restaurant', you might as well invite me to come with you again." β
Cen Wen's eyes were suddenly full of surprise, he didn't expect that Youwei not only accepted to eat in the small restaurant, but even began to look forward to the next time, indicating that tonight really satisfied her, which is also what Cen Wen wants to see!
"Good! I'm definitely coming with you! By the way, Youwei, it's all in the city center, let's not rush back, how about strolling along the street? β
"Okay." Su Youwei readily agreed, she happened to eat too much at night, and she also wanted to take a walk to eliminate her food.
Cen Wen seemed to be prepared, and the two of them walked around and stopped at the door of a gold jewelry store not far away.
"Go in and have a look?" He proposed.
Su Youwei glanced at the huge words 'Yunhai Jewel Gold' on the faΓ§ade, and a trace of surprise flashed on her face, but she didn't think much about it, answered, and walked in together.
After entering the store, the salesperson warmly greeted him and asked about his needs.
Cen Wen walked straight to the counter where the ring was placed, he looked around, and his eyes suddenly locked on a white gold diamond ring worth 12,888 yuan.
"Please take it out, I'd like to give it a try."
"Okay, wait a minute."
This is a women's diamond ring, Su Youwei instantly reacted to Cen Wen's thoughts, and hurriedly said, "Cen Wen, you don't need to buy me these." β
She has no shortage of jewelry, and the value of this diamond ring is worth a lot of money to Cen Wen, and Su Youwei doesn't want him to break the bank.
"Of course you need to, you and I are married, but you don't even have a decent ring on your hand to prove that you are married, is this like a word?"
"Besides, my recent matter, without your help, will definitely not be able to solve it smoothly. Youwei, you don't have to be burdened to accept this gift, even if it's just to thank you, I should give it to you. Cen Wen said softly, his tone as sincere and gentle as his voice.
Su Youwei was stunned and lost her voice for a while.
"Miss, this diamond ring is beautiful and the best-selling style in the store. You are so beautiful, the diamond ring is in your hand, it must be even more beautiful! The salesperson was also enthusiastically selling.
In fact, in addition to attending necessary social occasions, in order to match the style, Su Youwei usually does not have the habit of wearing jewelry, of course, there is no shortage of precious and valuable jewelry in her jewelry cabinet.
In contrast, this one is simply hidden in the dust.
But she lowered her eyes and looked at Cen Wen carefully taking the diamond ring and putting it on for her personally, but she was moved, as if a cold and solid corner was quietly melting in her heart.
The ring on his hand also became sparkling and dazzling.
"Thank you, Cen asked. The ring is beautiful and I love it. Su Youwei said from the bottom of her heart, thank you for giving her this sincere warmth.
"If you like it." Cen asked with joy.
Waiting for Cen to swipe the card and buy the ring, the salesperson asked intimately: "Miss, do you need to take off the ring and let me help you pack it?" β
Su Youwei stroked the ring with her thumb and said lightly, "No need." β
It's nice to wear it like that.