MMB Chapter 223 Two Apprentices
Chapter 223 Two Apprentices
Chapter 223 Second Apprentice
After a busy Sunday, the time came to April 22, Monday morning.
"Ding, the host's reward for signing in today is 'Laobian' Sanxian Dumpling X2000."
Seeing the two thousand extra plates of dumplings in the space, Du Shouyi was confused.
'Old side?It seems to have heard of it, is it a time-honored brand?And what does it mean to give so much at once? '
I can't blame Du Shouyi either. His mother was a good hand at making dumplings in her previous life. She learned that skill from the Hu family when she was a girl. It is the most authentic Manchu dumpling.
The Hu family has been playing Dorgon since then. First, it provided drinks to the palace, and later it became famous in the capital as 'Daqinghua Dumplings'.When Empress Dowager Cixi held the Manchu Banquet, the "three delicacies dumplings" and "steamed dumplings" in the menu were provided by the Hu family.
With such craftsmanship at home, why would Du Shouyi need to go out to eat dumplings?So he was really ignorant of the dumpling world inside and outside of Kyoto, and he only knew the 'Hu family'.
The Bianjia dumplings settled in Shenyang, but have not entered Beijing yet.But it is a century-old museum with a 'famous reputation' in the Northeast.
During the Tongzhi period, Bian’s small dumpling restaurant was handed down to its second-generation successor, Bian Degui.This 'Second Generation Ancestor' is a very remarkable person. He changed the raw meat filling of traditional dumplings into cooked meat filling.
Instead of putting raw meat directly into the stuffing, first stir the minced meat thoroughly, then add the broth to simmer for flavor, mix in cooking oil, and then add various vegetables to make the stuffing.
This unique "stir-fried meat stuffing" immediately launched the signature of Bianjia Dumplings.The secret recipe has been passed down from generation to generation, and until more than 100 years later, the descendants of the seven or eight generations of the Bian family can enjoy the legacy of the second generation ancestor.
Du Shouyi didn't know the story of Bianjia dumplings.After closing the space, he continued to hide in the small material room and read the newspaper.
Over the past month, there have been three reports on the small clinic and two reports on the factory in various newspapers, large and small.In this day and age, it is quite remarkable to be in the paper with a positive image.It is foreseeable that in the coming days, there will be more reports, and various honors for the streets and rolling mills will be softened.
There seems to be a shadow of a big leader behind this 'thriving' situation, which Du Shouyi did not expect in advance.
After weighing several times, he 'hid' himself again.When I go to work, I keep a cat in the small feeding room, and hide in the backyard when I get home, and I basically don’t show up if I don’t go to the doctor.This state is somewhat similar to the stars of later generations, except for work, paparazzi fans can't find him.
During the lunch break, he came to Jinbeile Courtyard with a lunch box full of nets. The worker master has worked hard these two days and needs to be rewarded.
As soon as he entered the courtyard gate, he found that Li Kuiyong was also there.
"Why didn't you go to class?"
"Just after school, let me see if I can help." Li Kuiyong replied respectfully.
"That's right, you help Zhang Luo, and eat dumplings with the masters at noon." He said and handed the net bag in his hand to Li Kuiyong.
There is nothing to be polite with Li Kuiyong, he is already his apprentice.
When I sent Jianguo and the others to the wrestling field yesterday, Zhang Fakui happened to be there too.With the help of him and Mr. Wu, Du Shouyi accepted Li Kuyong's three heads and accepted him as his second apprentice.
At that time, he still smiled and said: "You should think about it clearly. If you knock your head down, you will be a generation shorter! Besides, my eldest apprentice is only six years old this year. From now on, you have to call her Senior Sister."
Without saying a word, Li Kuiyong knocked his head on the ground with three loud bangs, and the matter was settled.
Afterwards he found out that Li Kuiyong's grandfather, Zhang Fakui, and Mr. Wu all lived in an alley in Tianqiao when they were young, and they had a very good relationship with each other.
Li Kuiyong's grandfather opened a small bathhouse back then, and died early due to the smoke.After the old man's death, the Li family sold the bathhouse, and the brothers separated, and then each moved away to find another way to make a living. Only then did the Zhang family and the Li family lose contact with each other.
Knowing that Li Kuiyong is the grandson of the old neighbor, Zhang Fakui also wanted to help another group.The old man did something bad, and he pulled old man Wu together to 'scheme' Du Shouyi.
Du Shouyi had nothing to be unhappy about when he talked about it.This is the kindness of the two old men, and it must be fulfilled.Besides, Li Kuiyong's character can be called good compared to Liu Guangtian's bad reputation.
When I was in northern Shaanxi, I couldn't bear to eat or wear clothes. I sent back half of my monthly salary to support my younger brothers and sisters, raising a whole family. In the 80s, I finally returned to Beijing from northern Shaanxi and later started a rental business.Despite all the difficulties, I still managed to take care of the seriously ill old lady at home.
Filial piety to parents, righteousness to friends, benevolence to siblings, these three things have already compared with the children in the original courtyard.No matter how much he tried to evade, Du Shouyi himself felt that he couldn't justify it.
Before leaving, Du Shouyi said: "Dayong, I'm going to Grandpa Li's house to have dinner in the evening. You can come too."
Li Kuiyong said silly and happily: "Understood, Master."
When Xiong Ming sent Du Shouyi out, he asked, "It's settled so soon?"
Du Shouyi knew that he was asking about Li Kuiyong's apprenticeship, so he nodded and said, "Coincidentally, a few elders helped me out."
"This kid is not bad." After thinking for a while, Xiong Ming continued: "Then stop selling bowls first?"
"Stop."
Du Shouyi was a little helpless.These bowls of his seem to have been cast with a "curse", that is, they will be sold if they cannot be stopped.Every time I start selling bowls, I have to stop, and I don’t know why.
"That afternoon, let him come to my house, and I will make up lessons for him."
Du Shouyi was taken aback, and said, "Why did you remember this?"
"Since we want to go for a long time with us, his current level of education is far from enough. I happen to be idle and idle, so I will teach him first."
Du Shouyi smiled, and said, "The two of us want to go together. I originally planned to give him extra lessons during the summer vacation, and it's just good if you are willing to take over."
Gong Xiaobei had to study today, so Du Shouyi went straight to Li Jixiang's house after get off work.
When he entered the room, he saw Li Jixiang putting on his clothes and buttoning his clothes. When he saw Du Shouyi, he smiled and said, "Dayong squeezed me just now. It was so comfortable. I almost fell asleep."
"You still know this?" Du Shouyi wondered.
"My father is the one who takes a bath in the bathhouse. I've been able to do it since I was a child."
Du Shouyi then remembered that the Li family originally owned a bathhouse, and bathing and massage should be an ancestral craft.
It is said that it is faster and easier to pay for taking a bath, so why did Li Kuiyong drive a taxi later?
Suddenly, he understood something.In the original world, Li Kuiyong has been fighting against fate all his life, and he wants to get rid of the fate of "sons have to do what I do".
He probably voluntarily gave up the opportunity to replace him, so that he was still an unemployed youth in [-].Generally, the eldest son of a difficult family like him would have no problem entering the bathhouse to inherit his father's career.Can you at least be a part-time job?
The same is true after returning to Beijing. I would rather get up early and drive a taxi to earn money than step into a bathhouse and bow to fate
After thinking about it, Du Shouyi was moved by the stubbornness of this little man.
This is: 'To the left and right of fate, fight back beyond one's own means, until you die'.
Du Shouyi suddenly discovered that this apprentice who was 'forced' over was actually a 'fool' like himself!
He looked at Li Kuiyong and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, I won't let you take a bath in this life. I promise."
"Master!".
Young people are like this, they can live and die for a sentence.
If it is said that when Li Kuiyong was apprenticed to a master, he was still a little confused by being led away by his elders, but from this day on, he recognized this master
On the way to pick up Gong Xiaobei home at night, Du Shouyi chatted about Li Kuyong.
"When you are free someday, let this child come and recognize me. We will be a family from now on."
"What kind of meeting gift should I prepare?" Gong Xiaobei asked.
"Xiao Jin Wan, it's the same as Xiao Dang." Speaking of this, he smiled, and said: "Such a big man has to call Xiao Dang a senior sister, how can there be any reason for that?"
Gong Xiaobei also laughed, and said: "Yesterday, Jianguo came back and was very happy. He said that it was from Li Kuyong. He is Zhong Yuemin's elder. I hope they don't fight today."
"No. Jianguo can beat Yuemin three now, but he can't pinch them."
Gong Xiaobei hesitated for a moment and asked: "Li Kuiyong is a generation shorter out of thin air, don't you have any objections?"
"You can be my apprentice if you are a generation shorter. Where can you find such a good job? He won't have time to have fun secretly. There will be no objections, so don't worry."
Du Shouyi's tone was a little loud, but what he said was the truth.Only he knows how miserable Li Kuiyong's life will be before, but now this kid is truly 'defying the sky and changing his fate'!But what in this world can be gained in vain?If he doesn't suffer a bit, can he hold back the karma?
(End of this chapter)