Rebirth 07: Starting with Saving a Bankrupt Restaurant

It's not that the bedding is dirty, it's just that it looks a bit wrinkled, and it looks like it's been used for a long time.

It's unlikely that it was bought when he came out to work; it was most probably brought from home. As for how long the bedding had been used, Zhou Wen didn't know.

And winter is just around the corner, so one thin layer of clothing is definitely not enough.

I'll go find a place to buy some more this afternoon.

Zhou Wen then told Xiao Jie to stay with the two sisters while he went outside to take care of his business.

Shi Ling and Shi Ying also didn't rest, worried that Xiao Jie might not be able to adapt well on her own.

The three of them gathered in Shi Ying's room, and Shi Ying also took out her snacks.

Shi Ling was getting on in years, while Shi Ying was still young, playing cards with Xiao Jie.

About forty minutes later, Zhou Wen returned to his residence with two staff members who had moved the beds.

"Just leave it here."

Zhou Wen was carrying a brand new set of bedding.

And so, Xiao Jie was finally settled in.

This way, he wouldn't have to run back and forth every day anymore. Although Zhou Wen didn't complain about running back and forth, saving that time was naturally the best thing.

In the afternoon, Xiao Jie also came to the restaurant with the two sisters.

Throughout the entire night, Zhou Wen noticed that Xiao Jie's eyes were constantly sparkling.

Zhou Wen had always thought this was an exaggeration, but tonight he truly witnessed it.

Girls from rural areas like this have such clear and bright eyes.

……

……

"See you tomorrow, brother."

When they reached the stairwell, Xiao Jie waved to Zhou Wen.

Zhou Wen nodded: "Go back and get some rest."

After returning home, Zhou Wen let out a heavy sigh of relief.

Zhou Wen didn't know what to say when Uncle Xu suddenly came to visit today.

It's hard to explain in a few words.

Zhou Wen had been in a good mood these past few days, and the introduction of the Mao Xue Wang (a spicy Sichuan dish) had really boosted the restaurant's business to new heights.

If it weren't for the fact that summer vacation is over, even with the addition of a second floor, there probably still wouldn't be enough seats.

But since it happened sooner or later, it's better this way.

Although this incident was quite upsetting, the new product still needs to be released.

Because it will be October soon, the season of autumn.

The shop only has one soup option so far: pork tripe and chicken soup. So this time, Zhou Wen plans to make soup.

Like the pork tripe and chicken soup, it's a specialty soup from the neighboring province, called Five-Finger Peach Rib Soup.

Five-finger peach is also frequently used in local soups.

You can find this Five-Finger Peach in both farmers' markets and herbal medicine shops.

Because we arrived at the market quite early, some herbal medicine shops were not yet open.

Zhou Wen simply went to the market and bought everything at once.

Five-finger peach actually looks a bit like a tree trunk made up of small sections. Although the name is strange, its appearance is not strange at all.

Good quality Five-Finger Peach is brownish-yellow in color and has a faint coconut aroma.

The five-finger peaches sold in the market are often a mix of good and bad, but it doesn't take much time to pick them out.

To make Five-Finger Peach Rib Soup, in addition to Five-Finger Peach, you also need Poria cocos, lotus seeds, and Euryale ferox, and half a yam is enough.

"Boss, how much is this?"

"Three yuan and thirty cents a pound."

This price is acceptable. If you want better quality, the price would probably go up to seven or eight yuan per kilogram.

The restaurant also has all the other ingredients except for yam.

Zhou Wen also bought a few yams to take back with him.

The ratio of ingredients used is five to one, with five-finger peach as the main ingredient.

Zhou Wen didn't plan to release any new soups in the evening; he prepared them for everyone to try in the morning.

Soak the dried ingredients in water for 30 minutes first, so they will be easier to cook and bring out their flavor.

The yam is cut into chunks and set aside for later use.

Then put the ribs into the pot with cold water, and then add the usual fishy smell removal kit.

After the pork ribs are blanched, they are taken out and set aside.

All the ingredients can be put into the pot together, and they can be slowly cooked by covering them with boiling water.

Before long, the kitchen was filled with the aroma of five-finger peach, mixed with the meaty smell of pork ribs and a faint herbal scent.

Finally, season with goji berries and a pinch of salt.

Lifting the lid, Zhou Wen saw the clear, bright broth.

He couldn't wait to ladle out a bowl of soup and started drinking it by himself.

Five-finger peach has many benefits, such as strengthening the spleen and lungs, relieving phlegm and cough.

Zhou Wen usually goes to bed around midnight, so this bowl of soup is something he considers special.

After taking a sip of soup, he breathed a sigh of relief.

It has a refreshing and sweet taste, and the sweetness comes from the ingredients themselves.

The aroma of meat and coconut blend perfectly, creating a rich and delicious flavor that is not greasy.

The ribs were stewed until they were so tender they fell off the bone; with a gentle touch, the meat would easily separate from the ribs.

The meat was also soaked up all the broth.

After finishing the bowl of soup, Zhou Wen felt refreshed and his fatigue seemed to have dissipated considerably.

Today, Shi Ling accompanied Zhou Wen to the grocery shopping trip, and Zhou Wen also wanted her to try the food.

Shi Ling gently blew on the soup, then took a small sip.

Her eyes lit up instantly, and she blew on it vigorously. Clearly, this five-finger peach pork rib soup suited Shi Ling's taste perfectly.

After finishing a bowl of soup, I felt warm all over and broke out in a light sweat. I felt especially refreshed and relaxed afterward.

Even though restaurants offer crayfish, dry pot frog, and spicy blood curd, Shi Ling's favorite dishes are still light and refreshing options like shrimp and mushroom noodles and scallop and crab mushroom noodles.

Zhou Wen smiled; there was nothing to say about such personal dietary preferences.

However, Shi Ying was clearly not that interested in the soup.

He shook his head and said, "I'll try it after I finish lunch."

Shi Ling, however, directly served her younger sister a bowl of soup. Having just tasted it, Shi Ling naturally knew how it tasted.

Putting the taste aside, just considering the health benefits of this soup, you should definitely have a bowl.

Shi Ling, speaking in an older sister's tone, said, "Alright, hurry up and drink a bowl of soup. When has the boss's cooking ever tasted bad?"

After serving Shi Ling, he then served Xiao Jie another bowl of soup.

Shi Ling obediently took the soup and then sniffed it.

It smells really good. I haven't eaten the breakfast I bought yet; it's currently on the dining table in the front hall.

My stomach also gave a disapproving rumble.

After blowing on it, I first took a small sip to taste it.

After finishing one bowl of soup, Shi Ying quietly prepared a second bowl.

Hmm~ Sometimes eating too much spicy food isn't good either. Eating some light food is actually a good option.

Of course, the premise is that it has to taste good, Shi Ying thought to herself as she ladled the soup.