The first thing I did was to find out

Chapter 389 Sugar-coated bullets
After dinner, Qin Huai slipped into the kitchen and took a look, and found that Zheng Da was still making double crab buns.

Qin Huai felt that his dear Master Zheng might be crazy.

黄安尧坐在厨房门口，秒表还未停止，时间已经从6小时39分41秒。变成了7小时39分11秒，距离传说中的8小时工作制只差不到21分钟。

Although Qin Huai had been shocked more than once today, he felt it was still worth being shocked a little more.

"Master Zheng, hasn't stopped yet? Haven't you even eaten?" Qin Huai asked Huang Anyao in a low voice.

Huang Anyao nodded: "I never stopped, but I ate a meal and two buns."

"What on earth has inspired Master Zheng? Does he love making double crab buns so much? Could it be that he made too many double crab buns and got injured four years ago, and hasn't made them since then? Only today did we realize that double crab buns are still his favorite dim sum, so he can't stop making them once he starts?" Qin Huai couldn't help but speak out his guess.

Huang Anyao's face was full of surprise. So this was the reason. Why didn't he think of it?

Seeing how much Zheng Da loved making double crab buns, Qin Huai hesitated whether to step forward and asked Zheng Da when he could teach him how to make four-happiness rolls.

It's rare to see Master Zheng have such passion for making a dim sum. If he destroys Qinhuai, he will be a sinner for all eternity.

Qin Huai knew very well that it was not easy to ignite the passion of Zheng Da, a lazy guy, for dim sum. After hesitating for two minutes, he decided not to disturb him and went home quietly after work.

Qin Huai has important things to do when he returns. He wants to call Su Gan to discuss the future whereabouts of everyone in Zhiweiju.

Qin Huai will definitely not be allowed to return to the Yunzhong Canteen in a short time. Although Qin Huai has already clearly obtained the version answer for the Four Happiness Roll, he will not be like the Double Crab Bun, where he knows the recipe but cannot make it right no matter what he does.

But at present, the only one who can teach Qin Huai how to make Four Happiness Rolls is Zheng Da. Shi Dadan can only eat it, and describing the ingredients is his limit. It would be too difficult for him to fully describe how to make the Four Happiness Rolls.

Moreover, even if Shi Dadan can explain it, Qin Huai may not understand it. For the same dim sum making process, the things seen by laymen and experts are completely different. Qin Huai can only learn the Four Joy Roll from Zheng Da, and cannot learn it anywhere else.

Qin Huai felt that it would take at least a month to make the optical Four Happiness Roll, not to mention that he had just found a new batch of Grade A lotus root powder meatballs.

Of course, there are video tutorials for lotus root powder balls, which makes learning much easier. But the effect of self-study and having a famous teacher to tutor you is definitely different. Although Zheng Da is a famous teacher who is not good at talking, Zheng Da and Qin Huai are probably the two people in the world who understand each other best.

"Huang Anyao, does Huang's have the best lotus root powder? I want pure lotus root powder." Qin Huai asked.

"Lotus root powder?" Huang Anyao thought for a moment, not quite sure. "It seems that there is lotus root powder. I remember selling lotus root powder desserts last year, but I don't know if there is any left in the warehouse."

"Qin Huai, you want lotus root starch, right?"

"Yes." Qin Huai nodded affirmatively, "I want the best quality pure lotus root powder. It must be pure."

"I'll contact the supplier later and ask them to deliver it before tomorrow morning. Send a few more items and tell them I need to pick the goods."

Qin Huai looked at Huang Anyao with satisfaction, thinking that the young master had made some progress.

Qin Huai glanced at Zheng Siyuan who was still making snacks and Zang Liang who was happily working and cooking frantically, and asked, "Where is Tan Weian?"

"I went home from get off work. I left half an hour ago."

"Then I'll go back first, as I have things to do later. If Zheng Siyuan and Zang Liang ask, tell them that I'm home, and come to my house if they have anything to ask."

"Oh, there's one more thing. Didn't you give all the accounts from last year to last month to Uncle Wang today? He said that your Huangji's accounting method is too chaotic and it's easy to make mistakes. He asked if you need him to help you redo the accounts. It might take a long time, more than a week."

Huang Anyao didn't expect such a pleasant surprise.

"Can you help me redo it? This is too much work, right? Is it really possible? Can it all be done in a week?"

"OK."

"Thank you so much, Uncle Wang. What kind of fruit does he like to eat? I'll buy some for him tomorrow!"

"Don't buy any fruit. In a couple of days, ask your dad to cook a good meal for Uncle Wang as a reward." Qin Huai said, "Oh, and by the way, you'd better prepare some ingredients for stewing pigeon with Gastrodia elata tomorrow. I want to make it."

The pigeon stewed with Gastrodia elata made by Qin Huai has the buff of improving eyesight, and he was afraid that Wang Gensheng would go blind if he looked at the computer for a few more days.

Huang Anyao said that he had taken note of everything Qin Huai said, and Qin Huai then left with peace of mind. When he walked out of Huang's, he found that Gong Liang was actually standing at the door waiting for him. Qin Huai hurriedly went to greet him with a smile.

"Mr. Gong, why are you standing at the door waiting? Is there something wrong?"

Gong Liang frowned, obviously thinking about something. This expression was rare on him because Gong Liang was a person who seldom showed his emotions.

"Master Qin, I know it may not be polite to ask this, but how did you hear that I like to eat lotus root powder balls?" Gong Liang asked with some hesitation.

It was already completely dark outside at this time. The dim street lights shone on Gong Liang's face, making his face flicker, making it difficult for Qin Huai to see Gong Liang's expression clearly.

Qin Huai didn't expect Gong Liang to be so concerned about this.

Hearing that Gong Liang liked to eat lotus root starch meatballs was just a lie Qin Huai made up to complete Gong Liang's side quest. Gong Liang's side quest did not specify a specific snack, but it clearly stipulated that it had to be a snack that was specially made for him. The word "specially" was particularly important.

What Boss Gong eats is the heart.

The only snacks Qin Huai wants to make now are Four Happiness Rolls and Lotus Root Powder Meatballs. The Four Happiness Rolls were mentioned before triggering Gong Liang's mission, so he could only use the Lotus Root Powder Meatballs to pay tribute to the Buddha.

Moreover, compared to the four-happiness rolls, lotus root starch balls are definitely easier to make, at least that's what Qin Huai thinks. Although he has not watched the video tutorial of lotus root starch balls, he believes that lotus root starch balls should be simpler.

Therefore, in the scene just now, Qin Huai felt that it was most appropriate to use lotus root starch balls to perform a play.

Qin Huai knew very well that he couldn't see Gong Liang's expression clearly in this situation, and Gong Liang probably couldn't see his expression clearly either. So he pretended to think for a while, and when he was almost at the entrance of the community, he said in an uncertain tone:
"Maybe I heard it from a regular customer of Huang Ji."

"It's also possible that Dong Shi mentioned it to me casually."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Gong. It's been a while and I don't remember much. Anyway, I just remember someone told me that you liked to eat lotus root starch meatballs. When I heard about it, I thought about whether I should find time to learn how to make it for you, because I think lotus root starch meatballs should not be particularly difficult to make, and they won't be more complicated than four-happiness dumplings."

"I was busy later and forgot about it. I suddenly remembered what I said when I was eating just now. What's the matter? Don't you like lotus root powder meatballs?" Qin Huai walked under the street light and looked at Gong Liang sincerely.

The light shone on Qin Huai's face, making his eyes look particularly sincere.

But Qin Huai's performance was obviously unnecessary, because Gong Liang didn't even look at him. He was looking down at his phone, as if he was replying to some important work message. "No, no, I'm just curious about who said that. I'm afraid it was my wife who told you." Gong Liang was a little embarrassed. "I don't like lotus root powder meatballs. Basically, I don't like this kind of purely sweet snacks, but my wife likes it."

"When I first started working and was dating my wife, I would often go to a state-owned restaurant and buy some lotus root starch meatballs, put them in a lunch box, and bring them to the cinema for her to eat while watching a movie."

"At that time, the cinema was pitch black. During the show, you couldn't see anything except the screen. My wife would often have sweet soup drip onto her body while she was eating."

“I really miss it when I think about it.”

Qin Huai:......

So you waited for me at the entrance of Huang Ji and asked me this question just to trick the dog in and kill it?

Okay, okay, I know that you, Gong Liang, and Guo Mingzhu are loyal to each other and have gone through many trials. I have not only heard about your glorious deeds, but I have also seen them with my own eyes in your memory. Guo Mingzhu was definitely a great beauty when she was young. Gong Liang, you are lucky to marry her, okay?

"So, Mr. Gong, what you mean is..." Qin Huai really didn't understand what Gong Liang wanted to do. Was it just a simple show of affection? Not really.

"I mainly think that Master Qin, you are so hardworking to remember what I like to eat and make snacks for me." Gong Liang raised his mobile phone and turned the screen towards Qin Huai, motioning Qin Huai to look.

Qin Huai took a closer look and found that it was a chat record with the sales customer service of a well-known smart home appliance brand. Gong Liang seemed to have ordered a whole new set of smart home appliances.

"This is……"

"This is a complete set of smart home appliances launched at the beginning of this year. I have learned a little bit about it. It only takes 6 hours to install it at home. Let them arrange workers to install it while you are at work, Master Qin. There is plenty of time."

Qin Huai:?
"Master Qin, please don't feel embarrassed. You even remember what snacks I like to eat, so it's only natural for me to help you update the smart appliances in your home. I've already placed the order, and I'll come to install them tomorrow. They're the same brand you use now, so you won't be uncomfortable with them."

"Old Zheng is a slow mover. When he bought this house, I told him that while you, Master Qin, are not in Suzhou, we should ask the decoration company to come over and install the floor heating. We can also redecorate the house."

"I have already bought the house upstairs. When the time comes, we can connect the two floors together to create a larger area. It's a pity that the owner of the downstairs house doesn't want to sell it. Otherwise, it would be more convenient to buy the downstairs house and connect it together, saving one floor to climb."

Qin Huai: ? ?

"When the time comes to renovate, I'll have Lao Zheng send you the renovation drawings. Master Qin, take a look and see if you're satisfied. If not, make changes."

Qin Huai:? ? ?
For some reason, Qin Huai now really wants to go back and watch the video tutorial of lotus root starch balls. He has an urge to make grade-A lotus root starch balls for Gong Liang to eat tomorrow.

Qin Huai instantly understood the meaning of Wang Gensheng's expression when he ate the lotus root powder meatballs in his memory.

Oh, is this the sugar-coated bullet? It really makes people...

Hard to refuse.

Qin Huai, who had been bombarded with sugar-coated bullets by Gong Liang all the way, returned home dizzy and found Shi Dadan was also there, eating a banana and watching Wang Gensheng settle the score.

It was obvious that Shi Dadan couldn't understand it at all, but that didn't stop him from enjoying watching it.

Qin Huai greeted him and said he would go back to his room first because of something. Then he went into the room and called Su Gan to ask him what arrangements Zhiweiju was going to make, and whether everyone at Zhiweiju should end the exchange early and return to Zhiweiju, or go to Huangji instead.

Qin Huai knew that the problem this time was caused by himself, and his attitude was very good. He said that if everyone in Zhiweiju wanted to go back, he would be responsible for compensating for all the losses involved in the breach of contract for the rental.

If you want to come to Huang Ji, he can also provide the extra rent and living expenses.

As a result, Su Gan said that it was totally unnecessary. Boss Su heard that Qin Huai went to Huang Ji again, and said that Zhiweiju and Huang Ji were friendly stores. Although Boss Su and Zheng Da had some unspeakable personal grudges, Boss Su still admired Huang Shengli very much.

As a well-known high-end restaurant, Huang Ji is obviously more suitable for more formal learning.

So Boss Su said with a big stroke that the exchange students we sent before were not enough? If we go to Huang Ji, should we send more? We have exchange students waiting to be fed here at Zhiweiju. Master Qin, do you think we should send 3 more or 5 more?
Qin Huai: ...

Is this how the plot actually develops?
Can Huang Ji accommodate so many pastry chefs?
Okay, it can accommodate it. Huang Ji’s kitchen is really big.

Su Gan's question stumped Qin Huai, who couldn't help but ask him back: "Which do you think is better, 3 or 5?"

"Master Qin, you don't have to worry too much about what our boss Su thinks. Our boss Su heard that our apprentices who came to Yunzhong Canteen this time have made great progress, so he was a little moved and wanted to send a few more good seedlings here temporarily. If you are interested in accepting them, I think two more people will be enough. If there are too many people, it will be a burden for you to guide them, and it will affect your normal dim sum making."

"Take a look at what type of apprentice you like. I see there is someone on the list who is good at making Cantonese-style morning tea. I remember that you like to eat shrimp dumplings in the morning sometimes, but there is actually no one in our group who is really good at making shrimp dumplings. How about letting him come over?"

Qin Huai was instantly moved: "Okay."

"There is another person who is pretty good at kneading dough. He should be able to help you. What do you think about giving him the other spot?"

"It's all right. Su Gan, you make the decision. I trust you to do the job." Qin Huai said.

"Well, that's it for now. I'll send you the list later. If you have other important people, please send me a message. We may have to leave two days later because we have some work to hand over. Please communicate with Huang's to arrange our positions."

"I won't disturb you and will hang up now."

Qin Huai hung up the phone, and sighed in his heart that he was indeed Master Zhou's direct disciple, so considerate.

On the other side, Su Gan was also calling Boss Su.

"Two? Qin Huai agreed to send two more apprentices over?! That's great! I thought it would be great to be able to send one more, but it turns out they can send two more." Boss Su's surprised voice almost pierced the sky.

"Xiao Qian, have you asked Qin Huai when he plans to come to our Zhiweiju? Your Master Zhou can't wait any longer. The news that Qin Huai made the Four Happiness Glutinous Rice Balls in City A is so delicious that Mr. Xu wants to write another column for him has spread. If Qin Huai doesn't come to our Zhiweiju, I'm afraid your Master Zhou will go to Huang's to meet him."

"Didn't Master Zhou secretly go to Huang's to buy fruit during the Chinese New Year?" Su Gan asked.

“…That’s different.”

"I know, uncle, don't worry, Master Qin has his own plans."

"I will try to ask around after I get to Huang Ji and try to get Chef Qin to come to our Zhiweiju before June."

(End of this chapter)