Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

When Sha Zhu learned that Jia Dongxu was getting married next week, he was so happy he almost jumped for joy.

At the same time, the only sense of guilt I had towards Jia Dongxu vanished.

All he can offer now is his sincerest and heartfelt blessing to Jia Dongxu: You fucking better get married soon!

It would be best if everything went smoothly without any mishaps!

Sha Zhu even thought that on Jia Dongxu's wedding day, he should invite Qin Huairu to the city for a feast.

But this idea is unrealistic.

Li Jiuzhou saw Sha Zhu's expression and knew what he was thinking, so he could only shake his head helplessly.

Sunday arrived in the blink of an eye, and the No. 95 courtyard was bustling with activity early in the morning.

Yi Zhonghai carried several packs of cigarettes with him and handed them out to any man he saw, while simultaneously directing operations from the center of the courtyard.

Practice makes perfect; the more you do it, the more skilled you become.

Indeed, only Yi Zhonghaiqian came to the entire courtyard.

Liu Haizhong is a lively person and helps to point out things.

Yan Bugui simply set up a table and started writing and drawing; only a cultured person like him could do something like that.

At 8 o'clock sharp, Jia Dongxu and his entourage lined up at the entrance of the courtyard.

The bicycle handlebars were adorned with large red flowers, making the groom, Jia Dongxu, stand out.

He looked incredibly energetic and handsome, with a ruddy complexion. As the saying goes, "a happy occasion makes one feel refreshed," and that's absolutely true!

With the sound of cannons and ten thousand firecrackers, Jia Dongxu set off first.

Sha Zhu didn't go; he often went to the countryside to see his wife, and riding his bike there was incredibly tiring.

He was going to help his senior apprentice cook.

Li Jiuzhou gave the Jia family a menu, which consisted of twelve dishes.

Cold Quail Egg Salad (Cold Dish)

Cold Beef Salad (Cold Dish)

红烧鱼

Braised pork

Four Happiness Meatballs

Kung Pao Chicken

Pork chop

Stir-fried pig manure

Pine nut corn

Pure tofu

Old hen soup

Red Date and Job's Tears Sweet Soup

The meal consisted of twelve dishes, and it really didn't cost much. Although prices have gone up, it was still cheap.

Twelve dishes for less than a million is such a great deal.

Every time Li Jiuzhou hosts a grand banquet, a group of children surround him, drooling.

They weren't making a fuss, so what if I just wanted to take a look?

Which law says you can't watch someone cook?

The adults had no choice but to take charge themselves, and Jia Zhangshi even took on the task of tending the fire for Li Jiuzhou.

It's also to prevent the doll from accidentally running over and bumping into something.

At this time, Jia Zhangshi liked these dolls very much.

Since it was a happy occasion at home, she had a bag full of fruit and melons that she shared with the children.

These children were incredibly well-behaved; after receiving the peanuts and fruits, they showered Jia Zhangshi with compliments.

He just casually throws out wishes like "May my brother/uncle Jia have a son soon."

They also wished Jia Zhangshi good fortune, hoping she would have two grandsons in three years and three grandsons in five years.

Jia Zhangshi was so happy, her face was glowing red.

Li Jiuzhou didn't mince words either, praising Jia Zhangshi:

"Auntie, it's all thanks to you! This fire is burning so brightly!"

"I bet your family will be very prosperous after Dongxu gets married!"

Upon hearing Li Jiuzhou's words, Jia Zhangshi was even happier and burst out laughing.

"Ha ha ha ha..."

"Jiuzhou, Chong said that inviting you to host the banquet would be a win-win situation, hahahahahahaha..."

It was almost 11 o'clock when Jia Dongxu's matchmaking team returned.

Also arriving were Tong family relatives, who came in several horse-drawn carriages.

One of the carriages contained a sewing machine, quilts, a kettle, and other dowry items.

Those who don't know the situation would only think that the Tong family is incredibly generous, giving a sewing machine as a dowry.

With the deafening sound of gongs and drums and the crackling of firecrackers, the bride's entry into the house brings great fortune!

The Jia family followed the old custom: the newlyweds bowed to their parents and heaven and earth. (Things weren't as strictly observed back then; ordinary people still did things the way they always did!)

Yi Zhonghai and his wife also received a bow from the newlyweds.

This was Jia Dongxu's insistence, saying that his master had treated him with immense kindness and he had to kneel and pay his respects.

Jia Zhangshi even pulled Yi Zhonghai and his wife to receive the newlyweds' gifts.

Yi Zhonghai was so moved he almost cried. He exchanged a glance with his wife, nodded secretly, and took out a red envelope from his right pocket to give to the newlyweds.

He was prepared and looking forward to it. If his apprentice and his wife were to pay their respects to them, he would give them a red envelope from the right pocket.

If not, give the red envelope to the left pocket.

You should know that the red envelopes in these two pockets are completely different.

The amount on the left is 100,000, and each newcomer receives one, which is 200,000.

On the right, there are many more, with one red envelope containing 60 yuan.

The two red envelopes together amount to 120 million!

This is nothing to Yi Zhonghai; all he cares about is his apprentice's attitude.

He's good at his job and money isn't an issue; he's willing to pay whatever it takes.

Such a good apprentice, he even made me receive gifts at his wedding, and in front of both families.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai didn't think about anything else; he only wanted to do his best for his apprentice and give him a good life.

Jia Dongxu had no idea that because of this one gesture, Yi Zhonghai would open his heart to him!

After the ceremony, another round of firecrackers went off.

As the guests gradually arrived, Sha Zhu shouted at the top of his lungs:

"All guests have arrived, everyone please be seated, let's begin!"

The most anticipated moment of the entire wedding banquet has arrived.

Dishes were served one after another, filling the entire courtyard with their aroma.

Although the dishes were ordinary, Li Jiuzhou's cooking skills made them incomparable to those of ordinary chefs.

His status as a chef specializing in state banquets speaks for itself.

Everyone who came to the banquet felt honored.

Upon hearing this, Tong's relatives buried themselves in their food and ate even more, for they had never tasted such delicious food in their lives.

My tongue almost went down.

He Yushui was eating at the banquet, and she took her brother's seat, which was close to the stove.

She was enjoying her meal when suddenly a snake appeared in the Jia family's corridor, startling her.

"Brother, there's a snake!"

Sha Zhu was resting and smoking when he heard his sister's exclamation and looked over, and there really was a snake.

Judging by its weight, it weighed no less than three pounds. As a cook, Sha Zhu could tell at a glance that it was a non-venomous snake.

He casually picked up a fire poker, walked over, precisely pressed down on the snake's head, and then lifted it up in one swift motion.

Sha Zhu revealed a smug expression:

"You think you can ruin my Dongxu's wedding?"

"I'll get you..."

He then grabbed a snakeskin bag and put the snake inside.

He Yushui's exclamation startled many people, including Jia's mother and son.

When Sha Zhu grabbed the fire poker, Jia Zhangshi almost peed herself.

He was afraid that Sha Zhu would kill him, but luckily he only managed to grab him.

At that time, Jia Zhangshi really wanted to shout:

"That's our old Jia back, Sha Zhu, please don't kill him."

The wedding was still going on, and Jia Zhangshi didn't have time to pay attention to Sha Zhu's side, so she continued to talk to her relatives.

Sha Zhu didn't hesitate at all. He took the snake home, skinned it, and removed the tendons. He was going to make a nourishing soup for Dongxu.

Drinking this at night will guarantee him plenty of fighting power!

After the wedding, the guests gradually left.

The Jia family—mother and son, no, now a family of three—are calculating their wedding gift money.

The three of them were having a great time.

The red envelopes given by Yi Zhonghai and his wife surprised all three of them, who exclaimed in surprise and repeatedly praised their generosity.

Tong Jie covered her mouth, speechless, thinking to herself that this master was too generous.

Jia Zhangshi left 120 million yuan to the couple and kept the rest.

Then, clutching the money bag, he happily took a nap.

As for Old Jia (that snake), he's been completely forgotten.