The open life of the pancake girl

Chapter 43

Xu Qizheng is determined to do business well.Their pancake shop is now mainly for breakfast and supper.

Usually the three of them are enough in the store, and when Lu Zhenzhen comes to help on Saturdays and Sundays, they can take turns to rest, and occasionally they can deliver a takeaway.

However, if you want to cook lunch and dinner, there are not enough people.Not adding lunch and dinner is a waste of the store's two best time to make money.If you want to cook lunch and dinner, manpower is another problem.Xu Qizheng was debating whether to recruit another person.

Just at this time, Gao Ming received a call from his brothers in his hometown, saying that Dazhao was cornered by their family and wanted to come to Beijing to join Brother Zheng.

A month ago, Dazhao obtained a marriage certificate with his wife behind his parents' back.His father and mother refused to allow the new daughter-in-law to enter the house, and they made a lot of noise.

The family was too noisy, from the county town to the provincial capital, the old men and women were tossing so much that Dazhao couldn't do it in the hot pot city.Fei forced Dazhao to divorce his wife.

Dazhao really had no other choice, so he packed his luggage and came to Beijing to join Xu Qizheng with his wife.

After Xu Qizheng got the news, he immediately went to the train station to pick up Dazhao and his wife.After seeking the consent of the old lady, they immediately took the young couple back to Bailou.

Everyone has heard about Dazhao and the others.It's not easy for the young couple.

That night, Xu Qizheng and the others set up a big table, first to welcome Dazhao, and then to hold a make-up wedding for Dazhao and the others.

Dazhao's daughter-in-law Liu Xiaoya was so excited that her eyes were red.

It has been a month since they got married, and it seems that the whole world is against them. They hid in hiding, and their marriage was not blessed until they came to Xiaobailou.

Xiaoya is quite beautiful, especially those watery eyes, as if she can speak.

There was a bit of shyness and childishness in her eyes, it could be seen that she was very dependent on Dazhao.

Xiaoya is Dazhao's elementary school classmate, and an accident made her unable to speak.Dazhao has always understood her, helped her, and knew how to love her.

However, Dazhao's parents firmly believe that the child born to a daughter-in-law like Xiaoya may also be a little dumb, saying that the child will follow the mother.

Dazhao drank a few glasses of wine, cried and asked Xu Qizheng.

"Brother Zheng, I'm just a bastard, what am I? Xiaoya was good at studying when she was a child, but she couldn't speak because of an accident and injured her vocal cords. After junior high school, her parents didn't even let her read .

Xiaoya was 17 years old, and his parents forced him to marry a fool.At that time, my brother helped me to make trouble together, so I blocked the matter.Xiaoya managed to find a decent job, and she handed in all her wages, and her parents always scolded her, only caring about her little brother.

I have liked Xiaoya for a long time, but I have never dared to tell her clearly.Finally, Brother Huang Mao arranged a serious job for me, so I confessed my love to Xiaoya.Xiaoya started to be afraid of delaying me, so I finally persuaded her.However, my parents disagreed with life and death.On the contrary, she despises Xiaoya.Brother Zheng, what do you think I am Dazhao? Xiaoya is hardworking and beautiful. Isn't it more than enough to accompany me?They are all blind, must they say that Xiaoya is not good enough for me? "

Xiaoya quickly grabbed Dazhao's sleeve, and Dazhao firmly held her hand.Xiaoya and Dazhao both wore silver rings of the same style.The ring style is very simple, but echoes each other.

Xu Qizheng quickly poured a glass of beer for Dazhao, and comforted him. "Don't say anything else, just stay with me in a down-to-earth way. Save some money first. After a few years, your wife will give birth to a child, and you will take them home. When your parents see that the child is fine, There will be no more objections."

"Brother Zheng, I will definitely work hard with you in the future." Dazhao said gratefully.If it wasn't for Xu Qizheng and his brothers, he really didn't know what he would do?
The old lady sat on the side, seeing this young couple who eloped, she couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional.

"It's really not easy for these two children. Children, don't blame your parents in your heart. Although they have done excessive things, they are all for your own good!" The old lady couldn't help persuading.

"Auntie, I know, just like Brother Zheng said, after a few years when our child is born, they will understand. At that time, Xiaoya and I will still be filial to our parents!" Da Zhao said calmly.

"That's good." The old lady looked at the group of young children in the room thoughtfully.

It seems that ever since Lu Zhenzhen and the other children from Bei Piao moved in, her little white house has become more and more lively and interesting.

There are beers, stories, and human touch here. The Bailou, which has always been cold and lonely, seems to be slowly glowing with vitality.

The old lady turned her head to look at Lu Zhenzhen who had drunk half a glass of beer, her blushing face, and Ah Xiao who was sitting quietly beside her like a large and quiet beast.

I have to mention that apart from the human touch, there is also a lot of fate here!
The old lady suddenly remembered that when she was young, she seemed to come here in such a lively manner.It's just that now that she's old and alone, she's also afraid of being lonely. In fact, it's good to have such a large group of people to accompany her.

Everyone was eating and drinking, and the atmosphere finally became more and more harmonious.

Lu Zhenzhen saw how kind Dazhao was to her daughter-in-law.Dazhao's eyes always fell on Xiaoya with a good look, and he would silently put Xiaoya's favorite dishes into her bowl.

Lu Zhenzhen was looking at Xiaoya, and there was an extra piece of beef in her bowl, just like the one in Xiaoya's bowl.

She turned her head to look at Ah Xiao in astonishment, but Ah Xiao had already lowered her head and started gnawing on the ribs.Ah Xiao likes to crush the crispy bones, and eats them deliciously, as if he wasn't the one who sandwiched the beef just now.

Ah Xiao just seemed to have misunderstood that she wanted to eat beef.

Lu Zhenzhen quickly put the beef into her mouth, today's beef stew is really good, with a slight chew, the meat is also very delicious, and the soup is also very good.

When everyone was full of wine and food, and packed away, Xiaoya wanted to stay and help Lu Zhenzhen clean up the kitchen.

"No need, you just came from your hometown today, and you've been tired all day, why don't you take a good rest? Tomorrow, you have to go to work!"

Xiaoya's eyes seemed to be able to speak, and she quickly took out the small notebook she carried with her to write.

"I'm very good at kitchen work, so I won't have to do it by myself in the future."

"Okay, let's be companions in the kitchen from now on!" Lu Zhenzhen said with a smile.

She took Xiaoya to familiarize herself with the environment in the white building, and helped them get new toiletries.When she returned to the kitchen, Ah Xiao was helping her wash the dishes.

Lu Zhenzhen didn't refuse his kindness, she simply stood by the sink, A Xiao washed out a bowl, she dried it and put it away.

"Well, thinking about it, you guys are going too far. Xiaoya couldn't speak because she hurt her vocal cords when she was a child. The child she gave birth to must be healthy. But Dazhao's parents refused to give them a chance. Instead, So confused that I turned a blind eye to the facts." Ah Xiao suddenly sighed.

Lu Zhenzhen put a stack of bowls into the cupboard.

"Actually, it's not just our place. This matter is the same everywhere. Marriage is not a matter of two people, but a matter of two families. In ancient China, it was important to match each other. Girls have flaws, and the conditions are not good enough. Of course, they will be picked on by the man's family. Dislike it. On the other hand, if Brother Dazhao's conditions are not good, Xiaoya's parents will also object." Lu Zhenzhen can quite understand this kind of thing.

In her previous life, she was used to being picky, and then she completely stopped thinking about getting married.

When she said this, there was a kind of desolation that she might not have noticed.She didn't look back, so she didn't know that Ah Xiao's work stopped because of her words.

When Lu Zhenzhen turned around to take the dishes with him, Ah Xiao realized and continued to wash the dishes.

"Is there no special situation? Love at first sight, hit each other, a rich man fell in love with Cinderella or something?" Ah Xiao raised his eyebrows and said something that was completely inconsistent with his personality.

He kept his head down, so Lu Zhenzhen couldn't see that he was actually a little nervous.

"It's all about stories in idol dramas, used to deceive little girls. In fact, love and marriage are conditional. When a man and a woman fall in love, the first thing to look at is appearance, and the second is to look at family conditions.

Not to mention anything else, I raised the curtain of my hair and stood on the street, many people would say, 'Look, the ugly girl is on the street. 'It's not my fault to be ugly, it's my fault to run out and scare people. "

After Lu Zhenzhen finished speaking, she laughed at herself a little.

She didn't seem to care at all.But Ah Xiao clenched the bowl tightly after hearing her words.

He actually wanted to say something, but now he didn't seem to have the qualifications.He is no longer the lawless young master of the Rong family who spends money like water, and he doesn't intend to treat Lu Zhenzhen as the object of jokes.

This topic did not go on, and the kitchen became a little dull.

Soon, all the dishes were washed with the cooperation of the two.Lu Zhenzhen probably tidied up other things in the kitchen.

"Hey, were you full just now? Actually, I even made some biscuits. Ah Xiao, do you want to try it?" Lu Zhenzhen asked suddenly while holding a paper bag.

"Okay." Ah Xiao took out Lu Zhenzhen's biscuits and looked at them. "Why are they all stars?"

"I just bought a star mold. My grandma taught me to bake the cookies. She seems to know everything." Lu Zhenzhen said with a smile.

It was already very late, Ah Xiao simply bit a biscuit and went back to his room to rest.

"It's getting cold, don't sleep with the windows open at night." Lu Zhenzhen couldn't help telling him behind her back.

Ah Xiao waved his hand, indicating that he knew.But in fact, he still walks in the breeze-blossoming corridor with bare feet and flip-flops, just like in summer.

He still held his head up and chest out, and walked with flamboyant steps.He has changed some things, but the things in his bones have not changed.

After leaving home, he began to learn how to live alone on his own, and at the same time he slowly learned to perceive his own heart.

Faintly liking it, his heart was pounding, and after getting along day and night, it was polished and turned into a kind of companionship he longed for.

In fact, he didn't hold back, it was just because he would be soft-hearted, and he couldn't help but treat this girl who had been hurt carefully and kindly.

Perhaps, even Lu Zhenzhen herself has never realized that she is actually not as brave as she imagined, nor is she so free and easy.She wasn't as indifferent as she appeared to be.

Therefore, he would not express his feelings until she was ready.He stayed by her side quietly as before, being the good friend she wanted.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this tangled and sour experience at this moment that he has grown up.

One day not long after, he was no longer a weak boy who needed her help, but a gentle yet strong man worthy of her reliance and trust.

The arrival of Dazhao and his wife is a timely rain for Xu Qizheng.

He began to discuss with Lu Zhenzhen about changing the business items of the store.

What Lu Zhenzhen means is that if pancakes are still the main product, some rice and noodles can be added appropriately, or they can be sold together with pancakes and burritos.Such a dinner, as long as it is clean, someone will be willing to eat it.

In fact, everything was accidental. Xu Qizheng and the others brought sheep and scorpions to the store as an extra meal. When there were no customers in the afternoon, they could be eaten by stewing on the fire for 5 minutes.

Just at this time, the customers sitting in the store eating pancakes smelled this nose-piercing aroma.

Someone couldn't help asking: "Boss, what makes this smell so delicious? Do you also sell it in your store?"

Xu Qizheng saw that there were only three or two guests, and he said straightforwardly: "This is the sheep scorpion. My niece made it for us for dinner. If you don't mind the guests, you can also try it with us? No. Your money."

"Is this okay? Well, can you bring me some?" The guests were very happy when they heard that there was free sheep and scorpions.

Xu Qizheng simply took the plate and fished out two pieces for everyone.

"Boss, your sheep scorpion is really authentic."

"Well, it's quite spicy."

"Let me tell you, Boss, why do you buy pancakes? How much do you sell pancakes for? You must sell this kind of sheep scorpion that people will love to eat."

The guests were holding Xu Qizheng together, chatting and laughing, Xu Qizheng just smiled modestly after hearing this, and didn't express much.

But he kept this matter in his heart, and discussed it with Lu Zhenzhen when he got home.

"At noon and night, can our store consider making sheep scorpions?"

"In autumn and winter, sheep scorpions are actually the most suitable for eating. Sheep scorpions are good for warming up and not easy to gain weight, so girls also like to eat them." Lu Zhenzhen agreed with the little uncle's idea.

Because he has done hot pot city in his hometown, Xu Qizheng is very clear about the raw materials and labor of the restaurant.

He also thought that if he wanted to be a sheep and scorpion in the shop, it would be possible.It's just that it seems that there are still not enough manpower?If you want to do it, you still have to recruit people, and you may need to find two professional chefs.

But Lu Zhenzhen continued. "The mutton scorpion I make is roughly divided into five steps, seasoning, cooking, stewing, cooling, and finally adding the soup to stew. Let's make the mutton scorpion in advance, let it cool down, wait for the customer to order it, and then stew it for 5 minutes Ready to serve.

And little uncle, we can just do a set meal in our store, a small pot of lamb and scorpion, served with a side dish, the side dish can be chosen by the customer, the staple food can be pancakes or rice.Serve with a sour plum soup or a haggis soup.If you make a set meal, you have to prepare more work in advance, and it is relatively simple to process in the store, and you don't need a professional chef to sit in charge. "

"You thought of all this?" Xu Qizheng's eyes lit up when he heard Lu Zhenzhen's words.Looking at it this way, they really can try this sheep and scorpion set meal first.

Lu Zhenzhen simply took out a gourmet magazine from the drawer.

"I saw it in this gourmet magazine. Uncle, look at the set meal they made. A bowl of rice, a side dish, a main dish, and a soup. We can also make this kind of lamb scorpion Set meal?"

It was only then that Xu Qizheng discovered that his niece had never given any advice to the pancake shop.But in fact, she has been studying and studying silently.

Be it the menu, the side dishes, or the development of the fast food restaurant, it is precisely because of Lu Zhenzhen's continuous learning that she can give him some creative suggestions at critical moments every time.

(End of this chapter)