Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 737 Craftsmanship and Technique are all passed down through generations

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "I definitely can't listen to you guys. The tea is pretty good now. I'm not a teahouse. As long as it's better than other places, that's fine. It's pointless for a restaurant like mine to be so serious about this."

Li Na walked over: "Boss, shall we serve the food now or wait a bit?"

Xiao Wei said, "Wait a moment, Brother Liu hasn't arrived yet. Come over later."

Li Na was taken aback: "There's a share for me too?"

Xiao Wei said, "You're not the store manager, you're a company executive now, so you're definitely entitled to a share. Besides, today is a special case. Call Master Zhai and Master Wang over later, as well as Bozi and Yingzi."

Li Na glanced at the people at the table: "Isn't that inappropriate?"

Xiao Wei said, "When Brother Liu comes over in a bit, let Master Zhai and Master Wang meet, and we can also get everyone's opinions. Bozi is a shareholder, what's wrong with that?"

The greeter led Liu Sui over, accompanied by a woman whose face was obscured by Liu Sui.

"Haha, now we'll have a place to eat! I've been thinking about it ever since I ate in Fengtian last time. Xiaowei and Xiaohui, you two did a great job." The voice arrived before the person.

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "Walk a few steps faster, everyone's starving and waiting for you. I won't stand up to welcome you, it's too boring."

Liu Sui walked over with a hearty laugh: "That's so fake! You've got a high level of skill in saying that. Have you been studying lately?"

Xiao Wei said, "That's right. I've been dealing with you officials every day lately. Even if I'm not very smart, I can learn some skills. This must be your sister-in-law, right? Please sit down." He stood up and offered her a seat.

Liu Sui pulled his wife down to sit. Looking at the table, Xiao Wei introduced them: "This is Director Liu of Andong Power Company, call him Brother Liu. Brother Liu, this is the family of Brigade Commander Wang of the Cha** Brigade. Wang Gang, this is the family of Director Li of the Chagan Military Region Hospital. Li Weibing, this is Mayor Mi Le of Xidumi City. And do you recognize this one? Our Minister of Personnel, Miss Li."

After everyone introduced themselves, Xiaowei said to the waiter standing to the side, "Let's call the kitchen to serve the food. Li Na, go and tell Chef Zhai to call all four of them over in a bit."

Liu Sui said, "I feel this shop is prettier than the one in Fengtian. Maybe it's the ceiling. This coffered ceiling is more comfortable. Why isn't there a stage anymore? I felt that one was better, it had a better feel to it."

Xiao Wei said, "The terrain here isn't suitable for setting up a stage, I wish. They have ones in Fengtian. If the cost of living here can keep up, let's find a bigger place to set one up. Sister-in-law, are there any foods you can't eat? Or any that you like to eat?"

Liu Sui's wife smiled and said, "No, I'm fine with anything."

Liu Sui said, "Don't let my wife's gentle appearance fool you, she loves to eat meat and gnaw on bones. I can't even beat her at gnawing on pig's feet, so just go for it." He was playfully punched by his wife and chuckled a few times, showing that the two had a very good relationship.

Chen Hui asked, "Brother Liu, why didn't you bring the child?"

Liu Sui said, "He's not home, he went to his grandpa's. The old lady misses her grandson. You haven't officially opened yet, have you? When are you planning to?"

Xiao Wei said, "That's why you came over and took a look. We're short-handed here, so we'll have to rely on you. You can make the arrangements."

Liu Sui said, "Okay, I'll help you figure out the details and organize the ceremony, shall we?"

Chen Hui said, "We were received by the mayor of Xidumi and signed the investment agreement in the government auditorium. Now that we're in Andong, let's not talk about signing any agreements, but the opening should be more lively."

Liu Sui asked Xiao Wei, "You went to Xidu? How much did you invest?"

Xiao Wei said, "More than 30 million yuan, we're planning to build a building there."

Liu Sui turned to Chen Hui and said, "You've invested over 30 million and haven't even met the provincial governor, what's there to brag about? Do you know what the market is like now? Investing over 5 million can get you noticed by the provincial authorities."

Miler said, "The province knows about it. When the project starts, the provincial party secretary and the provincial governor will be there. There will definitely be a groundbreaking ceremony or something."

Liu Sui waved his hand and said, "That's not what I meant. I was just joking with them. You'll understand after a while. We're brothers, there's no need for all this scheming. Don't worry about it."

Once all the dishes were served and the wine was poured, Chefs Zhai and Wang, along with Bo Zi and Ying Zi, came over with dumplings. Chef Zhai said, "Come on, everyone, try these dumplings and see if they're any good."

Xiao Wei introduced Liu Sui: "This is Master Zhai, who will be the manager of this shop in the future. This is Master Wang, the head chef. This is Yingzi, Master Zhai's daughter. This is Bozi, An Hongbo, a shareholder of this shop. An Laowu from Fengtian is his uncle, and he is the successor of his family in this generation."

Liu Sui nodded and looked at Bozi, saying, "Your family only has one son per generation, right? Impressive! You're Master Zhai's son-in-law, aren't you? Master Zhai has really struck gold! Come on, Master Zhai, let's clink glasses and congratulate each other."

Everyone started eating and drinking. After eating two dumplings, Miler discovered something amazing: "These dumplings are incredible! They're delicious. Xiaowei, your shop is full of amazing skills. These dumplings could be a shop on their own!"

Xiao Wei said, "Eat more if you like. If we're talking about making dumplings, it was Fifth Brother who made them. But he didn't take it seriously and just let us use them for free. The dumplings are delicious because of the filling. The filling technique is different from others. Oh, Fifth Brother is Bozi's uncle. He's a shareholder of my Fengtian store. The Anji brand is his family's ancestral brand. Bozi hasn't even finished his apprenticeship yet."

Bozi chuckled and said, "I'm still young and not quite there yet, no rush."

Liu Sui said, "There are many traditional foods in Liaodong, such as Yangjia Diaolu Bing (a type of baked flatbread), Li Liangu's smoked meat flatbread, Laobian Dumplings, and Lumingchun. Lumingchun is now just a nameplate; it's just a shop that's passed down. The rest are all about craftsmanship. However, neither of these flatbreads can be served at a banquet, and they both come from northern Jilin. The only local Liaodong specialty is Laobian, and now there's Anji. There are treasures hidden among the people."

Master Wang said, "There used to be quite a few, even in Andong, but later they all disappeared. Nobody dared to do it anymore, nobody even dared to talk about it. A good tradition was turned into one of the Four Olds, and that's how it all disappeared. Most of what's left are snacks, not suitable for formal meals. Laobian dumplings aren't the original ones anymore, they're just a brand name now."

Liu Sui raised her glass and clinked it with Master Wang's, saying, "Master Wang is a veteran, you must know a lot of talented people, right? Do you have any famous skills? You've seen my brother's shop, what old skills do you have that wouldn't be a disgrace to have here, and could be passed down?"

Master Wang took a sip of his drink, shook his head, and said, "We don't have that kind of luck. What kind of inheritance? It's just cooking. I learned from my dad when I was young, then I worked in the cafeteria, took exams and certifications, and that's how I've spent most of my life. What kind of inheritance is cooking? Anyone can do it well with a little effort."

Xiao Wei said, "Master Wang, you're too modest. Skill is passed down, and technique is also passed down. How can you make the same dish? I'm a chef too. If you want me to make the dishes you make, I'd have to wait until I'm drunk to have the guts to compete."

Miler chimed in, "We could combine them! Bozi's skills with Master Wang's technique would be absolutely amazing!"

(End of this chapter)