My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 97 Soldiers and Bandits Meet Joyfully

During these two days, people from the surrounding three towns and five villages came to watch the lively scene of Weidong's new car.

After getting the car, Weidong followed the custom of the time and asked the factory next door to help write the words "Xishan Optical Instrument Factory" on the car door. The words were arranged in a semi-arc shape and surrounded the five-pointed star in the middle.

The truck he drove last time was marked with "Hongguang Nonferrous Metals Factory", which made Weidong look like he was working as a government employee in the factory.

This time, it was a genuine imported double-row seat, which further demonstrated that he had many connections and a rich network of contacts.

In fact, from this detail we can see Weidong's temper. He would rather use the name of a military factory than his own Dongsheng Trading.

What he cares about is how to maintain this situation.

For example, after watching TV, Rang Weidong unexpectedly told them to move back to Erfeng's house together, so there was no need to travel so far to move back to Rang's house.

Fortunately, the Li family has great reputation in the village.

Erfeng just smiled slightly, and many villagers said that she had become blessed and noble by following Dongwazi.

But Erfeng did take good care of the grandparents of the Rang family who were the only ones left in the village, and she also used the hillside behind the Rang family as a pickling, smoking and roasting site.

So even though the family of three did not come back to live, the courtyard, house and fields looked very prosperous.

Anyone who has ever lived in the countryside knows that no matter how good a house or piece of land is, if no one lives in it or takes care of it, nature will soon swallow it up.

Now there are people coming and going every day to smoke, roast and pickle cured products. Some people also use the kitchen to cook and rest day and night, and by the way, they also help my grandparents with boiling water and cooking.

It also ensures the safety of the two elderly people.

So Erfeng's approach is really quite satisfactory.

When letting Weidong get on the car to return to Shangzhou, he also thanked Erfeng first.

The appearance of the Isuzu double-cab light truck will not be outdated even after 30 years, because the front windows are quite large and the seats are high. When you close the door and get in the car, it is obvious that half of your body is on the window, which is very stylish.

Li Erfeng first directed a group of excited young men and women to get on the cargo compartment, and then she nimbly climbed onto the co-pilot seat, smiling and waving goodbye to the outside.

Then he touched the wide seat that could actually seat two people: "This is what I should do."

Let Weidong look at her, and at the same time, he caught a glimpse of the young woman holding her baby and giggling in the back seat. Not to mention the two brothers who secretly peeked out from behind the driver's seat to observe the rural girl.

Then he reminded me: "Fasten your seat belts. Remember to fasten your seat belts whenever you are in a car. Only if you are alive can you enjoy the blessings of this life."

Dongfeng cars don’t have this thing at all.

Li Erfeng had to watch him demonstrate before tying it herself. This usually impetuous woman was now as quiet and docile as a kitten.

Let Weidong wave to the outside and start driving, driving amidst a chorus of amazement and admiration.

Dongfeng trucks roar with more momentum, but they do not have the sense of luxury of imported cars. Everyone cannot describe it, but everyone knows that Dongfeng trucks are becoming more and more promising.

The families who had sent their children out all dispersed with happy expressions as they discussed the matter.

After letting Weidong turn onto the highway, she explained, "Did Sister Dong tell you about the food factory opening in the city? If this business succeeds, you'll probably be the richest woman in the county. You must keep a low profile and don't let others take advantage of you. Otherwise, my gift of wealth will only harm you."

Erfeng whispered, "I know you won't hurt me."

Let Weidong laugh: "Good intentions can also cause harm. For example, we left that color TV for the elderly at home. Usually, it's just the two of them. If one of them gets addicted to TV, or thinks my family is rich and wants to try their luck, they can move the TV or take some money, but if they hurt the elderly, isn't it our fault?"

Erfeng immediately looked up at him.

The driver still glanced at me. "Moving your house isn't a big deal. Will your father suffer? Anyway, I can completely hand over the bacon business to you. I just ask that no matter whether you get married and start a family, you help take care of my elderly when you have time. But this food factory has reached a huge level. Your life's wealth and fortune are all in it."

Erfeng turned her head to look at the quickly passing scenery outside without saying a word.

Let Weidong paint a rosy picture first: "In the past, city people looked down on us country people and even forbade us from moving to the city. These past few years have been our best chance to turn things around. In two years, the policy will be relaxed, and you'll be able to buy a house in the county or city. You'll be a city dweller, and no one in the countryside will have any say about who you marry."

The last three and a half city dwellers had never experienced this kind of oppression. Their peasant identity had been very restricted for thousands of years until the 1990s.

The Shi family looked down upon Rang Weidong's status as a rural person the most, so Li Erfeng turned around and looked at Rang Weidong.

But it was more likely that Weidong was angry and broke her chastity arch.

The driver started talking, "This year we're definitely moving all our operations to Jiangzhou or even higher ground. Shangzhou's business needs a partner to keep it stable. We're not looking to make money; this is a political achievement project for the city. So the shareholders of this factory are you, Sister Dong, my grandmother, and the wife of a friend from the city. My grandmother is just helping me get a share and won't share in the profits. You'll be the main beneficiary."

Erfeng suddenly said, "What if I go to Jiangzhou too?"

Weidong was stunned. "Why are you going there? From the village to the county, and then to the city, you can recruit workers. If you are willing to learn, you can probably manage a factory. In Jiangzhou, we deal with people from all over the place to do business. You want to open a restaurant like Goudan and the others? It's fundamentally different from selling bacon, right?"

Erfeng was silent again.

She also heard her elder sister, who was close to her, say, "Erfeng, you've seen my example. It's better to rely on yourself than on others. Weidong is an open-minded person who is willing to help his fellow villagers, partners, and friends develop. He has a very high vision and ambition. Each of us should do our own things conscientiously to make our acquaintance worthwhile. You have also spent quite a lot of time with me in Shangzhou. You have surpassed most of the people in Shangzhou now. You are at least ten thousand times happier than I was at your age. You can think about it yourself." It felt like two adults playing mixed doubles against immature children, and they were doing it particularly well.

Li Erfeng had no choice but to surrender.

The two brothers Shitou watched and learned from the side.

Then he increased his recommendation of the taste of the dishes in the Queen's Restaurant without even mentioning the third sister!

It seems that they did not receive compulsory education since childhood, and have used all their cleverness in evil ways.

So Weidong felt that it was right, and vaguely remembered that among the dishes they had eaten that night, there was braised kidney with sauce.

Kidney is the kidney. There are many kidney dishes in Sichuan, but the one I ate that night was definitely unique and delicious.

Yes, there seems to be another dish called Garlic Pig’s Trotters, which makes the common pig’s trotters in Sichuan distinctive.

Shitou was like a pesticide seller: "Before leaving, the Second Master kept saying that the Queen's Restaurant is where masters have gathered for decades. They can make anything out of it. It's absolutely true!"

So he asked Weidong to drive back to Shangzhou and leave directly from the dock.

In his opinion, if it is something that can be discussed face to face, he can just sleep there without having to drive.

The two boys actually said that they didn't need to follow him and would help with the work here and wait for him to come back.

Wei Dong didn't have time to think about it, he just pointed at the two of them as a warning not to do anything weird.

When we brought seven or eight helpers on board, several big guys from the dock came to talk to us and sent two of us on board.

Dong Xueying then called the remaining four or five people to follow her and Erfeng.

Obviously, Shangzhou will need more manpower in the future.

The next day, Shen Cuiyue told Rang Weidong the same story as her brother: "Yes, the Queen's Restaurant used to mainly serve Chinese and Western cuisine. When it was the temporary capital, many famous chefs fled to Jiangzhou and were recruited by the Fifth Master to make it a big name. But after the public-private partnership, some returned to their hometowns, so the Second Master started to restructure it to focus on authentic Sichuan cuisine and Sichuan snacks, while also serving Chinese and Western specialties. The characteristic of Sichuan cuisine is that each dish has its own unique style and flavor, and the word "flavor" is the essence of it."

As she spoke, she pointed to a Malatang shop that had started to open again at noon.

It is true that Malatang now relies on two flavors to win.

Wei Dong had to take her farther away. In his heart, he could only say, damn, even if it was a legacy left by a den of thieves, it was still much better than starting from scratch and groping in the dark.

Especially in this golden starting stage when every second counts!

I could only nod and listen.

Shen Cuiyue was still wearing the most ordinary old cloth shirt, loose black trousers, and black cloth shoes, the old style with buckles.

There is no trace of beauty in the mask, and the gauze wrapped around her left hand ruins the whole look.

The only difference is that her previously messy hair is now braided into two strong, long, black braids.

He looks much better.

But walking down the bustling Food Street at lunchtime, it still remains unremarkable. "Why is it so particular about flavor? Sichuan cuisine is the only one in China that isn't picky about the ingredients. Wild game can be cooked, and wild grass and offal can be seasoned, too. Wild game can even have a stronger flavor. So, there are already methods for dealing with various special ingredients. This is why Sichuan cuisine loves spicy food. Even though Sichuan cuisine has 24 famous dishes, using spicy food to suppress the odor of the ingredients is the most common method."

Wei Dong immediately had the answer in his mind: "Right! Spicy diced rabbit, spicy beef, spicy heart and tongue. Haha, if we make this, it will definitely be sold nationwide!"

Shen Cuiyue occasionally looked up at him, her half-closed eyes unable to conceal the brilliance that flashed across them. She asked softly, "Why has no one ever thought of selling these foods nationwide before?"

Let Weidong explain to her: "First, transportation is inconvenient. It used to be difficult to distribute goods nationwide. Second, the shelf life of cooked food is very short. But with the mastery of vacuum extraction technology, it can be preserved for a long time. By taking advantage of these two changes, we can make this kind of snack."

Shen Cuiyue could indeed make the connection: "Isn't that similar to beef jerky?"

Weidong didn't quite understand what was going on. "It seems different. Beef jerky doesn't need to be vacuum-sealed, right? It's best to ask an expert."

Shen Cuiyue nodded: "Well, let's go to the restaurant and order some dishes and have some tea. We should be able to talk after they are done with their work."

Let Weidong not get it for free: "Okay, I'll tell you about this business. If you are interested, you can participate... It's considered a technical stock."

Shen Cuiyue said: "No need, everything I have is yours..."

She said it calmly, yet it was natural.

Just as Weidong turned his head to check her expression, he followed her gaze and saw the graceful secretary in military uniform standing in front of him.

Soldiers are soldiers, and thieves are thieves. The huge difference between them is obvious when they meet.

(End of this chapter)