Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

The Zhang family in courtyard number 95 and the Xu family in courtyard number 96 engaged in a family feud over selling tofu!

The neighbors in the courtyard really couldn't interfere, even though the residents of the two courtyards were separate.

But since we see each other all the time, I can't bring myself to help anyone.

The tofu-making skills of Old Zhang's family in courtyard number 95 were learned from Li Jiuzhou. They learned them with real money, without the slightest bit of deception.

The tofu-making skills in courtyard No. 96 are passed down from generation to generation, and even the tools are inherited from their ancestors.

However, the breadwinner of their family works in a factory and has a formal job, so the elderly couple in the family don't go out to make tofu.

But Old Zhang's business is so good, with a net income of over 20 yuan a month. Who wouldn't be envious?

So the old couple instructed their daughter-in-law to make tofu and sell it on the street, and that solved the problem!

However, this naturally led to conflict, and the Xu family of No. 96 Courtyard was in the more wrong position.

My Zhang family spent money to learn the craft of selling tofu, and we were just about to have a good life. You're just jealous and trying to interfere!

Isn't this just deliberately trying to cause trouble for my Zhang family?

Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents, so naturally the Zhang family will all join forces to fight you!

The Xu family's tofu is said to be a family recipe passed down through generations. It's just something the old folks would occasionally make tofu for a taste, and they never sold it.

This sudden, unexpected attack will naturally give rise to gossip and criticism.

The comrades from the Military Control Commission are now involved in everything, so it's impossible for the two families to shake hands and make peace.

He came up with an idea that everyone applauded.

Even Li Jiuzhou thought the idea was so damn good that he didn't even have the thought of refuting it.

The leader said that the two families lived next door and both sold tofu, so the problem was easy to solve.

Starting from the two courtyard houses, the tofu shop extends to the right of Old Zhang's house and to the left of Old Xu's house, following the two directions!

The two tofu vendors avoid each other to prevent a fight!

The method is simple, but it truly solves the problem.

Two tofu vendors appeared in Nanluoguxiang, and they tacitly divided up the territory.

I'm not going to your side, and you're not coming to mine either, or I'll mess with you!

There's a wide road ahead, let each go their own way!

Of course, in any large courtyard, there will always be people who don't get along with your family. For example, in courtyard number 96, people who don't get along with Old Xu's family will come to Old Zhang's house to buy tofu.

Similarly, those in courtyard number 95 who didn't get along with Old Zhang's family would also go to Old Xu's house to buy tofu.

Li Jiuzhou, the apprentice he had taught, was still willing to lend a hand.

Old Zhang is almost 40 years old, but when he sees Li Jiuzhou, he calls him "Master" all the time.

It's a very kind thought to teach someone how to make tofu.

Every day, he personally brings over a large bowl of soy milk without even blinking.

Li Jiuzhou, such a grateful and kind apprentice, could double the amount of tofu sold by Old Zhang's family with just a casual remark.

Fengzeyuan needs to stock up on supplies, and tofu is one of their main ingredients every day.

Li Jiuzhou greeted the purchasing manager and asked him to take care of things.

After the tofu passed the inspection, Lao Zhang's family became the supplier of Fengzeyuan tofu.

Zhang Mancang and his wife were extremely grateful to Li Jiuzhou.

This master craftsman is truly amazing; not only did he teach me the craft, he also gave me ways to sell the goods.

The news that the Zhang family was supplying goods to Fengzeyuan spread throughout the neighborhood, and the Xu family next door was filled with envy and jealousy!

They all went to sell tofu at the same time, but Old Zhang's family sold out very early, while Old Xu's family was different; it took them more time and effort.

They also wanted to supply tofu to the restaurant, but they didn't know how.

Of course, Fengzeyuan already has tofu suppliers, and the purchase is also a favor to Li Jiuzhou.

In addition, the original tofu supplier was frequently unable to deliver, so they simply switched to another supplier.

Just then, Li Jiuzhou came to say something, so we changed it.

After the Zhang family got in touch with Fengzeyuan, the neighbors in the courtyard once again realized the extent of Li Jiuzhou's connections.

His connections were indeed strong, so strong that one day Jia Zhangshi personally came to Li Jiuzhou with several pairs of shoe soles to learn from his experience.

"Auntie, what do you mean by this?" Li Jiuzhou looked at the several pairs of shoe soles on the table with some surprise.

Madam Jia smiled and said:

"Hey kid, what could your aunt possibly mean? It's just getting you a few pairs of shoe soles, no big deal, it won't take much effort..."

Li Jiuzhou chuckled dryly. "I don't believe your nonsense," he thought, but he still wanted to get to the bottom of things. He didn't want to play games with Jia Zhangshi and spoke frankly:

"Auntie, just tell me what you need. I'll do anything if it's within my power, but I can't help you with anything I can't do."

Seeing that Li Jiuzhou directly asked about her purpose, Jia Zhangshi no longer concealed anything and spoke frankly:

"Jiuzhou, to be honest, ever since Old Zhang's family started selling tofu, they've been getting better and better every day, and I'm getting really anxious about it!"

"Why are you in such a hurry when they're just selling tofu?" Li Jiuzhou suddenly interjected.

"I...I'm just anxious..." Of course, Madam Jia couldn't admit that she was jealous.

"Jiuzhou, can you give me some advice? Is there any way to increase our family's income?"

Li Jiuzhou understood:

"You mean you want to earn more money?"

Madam Jia slapped her thigh in agreement:

"That's right, your brother Dongxu earns less than 30 a month, and your sister-in-law Tongjie is pregnant again."

"With less than 30 yuan, we have to support a family of four. We're barely making ends meet these days. I just want to help you, Dongxu."

"Give me some ideas, like the Zhang family, so we can earn an extra 20 or so yuan a month..."

Li Jiuzhou looked at Jia Zhangshi and asked:

"Can't you earn tens of thousands of yuan a month making shoe soles?"

"What can tens of thousands of yuan possibly buy?" Jia Zhangshi retorted.

Li Jiuzhou was pondering this. He was both surprised and somewhat astonished that Jia Zhangshi was willing to go in and make money.

When it comes to ways to make a living, Li Jiuzhou has too many at this stage.

He could feed his whole family with just one of his snacks.

Because people can do business now, the government has not prohibited them from doing business; on the contrary, it encourages it.

There are so many street vendors and stalls outside.

After thinking for a moment, Li Jiuzhou said:

"I do have a skill that I can use to make this, but the cost is quite high. Would you be willing to learn?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Jia hurriedly said:

"Tell me quickly, what is it?"

Do you know what Sachima is?

Upon hearing this, Madam Jia slapped her thigh:

"Oh my God, I know Sachima all too well. The old lady in the backyard used to eat it, and I've even secretly tried it myself."

"But isn't this something for the rich and powerful? And it's coated in cream!"

"Jiuzhou, you want to teach me how to do this?"

Li Jiuzhou smiled and nodded:

"We can skip the butter, just use eggs and flour, and it will still taste amazing."

"Like the Zhang family, the tuition is 30 yuan. How about it? To study or not to study?"

Li Jiuzhou stated the conditions; whether the Jia family wanted to do it, could do it, and dared to do it was up to them.

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi did not immediately agree, but instead went home to discuss it with her son and daughter-in-law.

She was originally representing her family, so naturally she would go home to report and discuss the specific information she received.

Li Jiuzhou really wanted to eat Sachima. He could buy some, but they weren't cheap; the ones coated in cream were very expensive in stores.

So Li Jiuzhou decided to do it himself, and also see if the Jia family was interested in learning from him.