The Northern Stories of Chef Lao Tan

Chapter 260 The First House in Suzhou

The next day, Zhou Xiaomei and Wang Shulan returned to Hohhot. They had a rest overnight and then went to Baotou.After seeing the decoration of the two stores, I returned to Hohhot in the evening.

After three consecutive days of driving and horses, although I was very tired, I was in good spirits.

Wang Shulan suggested going to her house for a drink.

This is a house with two bedrooms and one living room. The decoration is modern. Although it is not high-end, it is unconventional, and it is very delicate like the owner.

The two put the food brought back from the restaurant on the table, and Wang Shulan went to the wine cabinet to get wine and filled the glass.

They are too familiar with each other, and they are not so modest, chatting while eating.

"Did you see Zhang Yu?" Wang Shulan asked.

Mentioning Zhang Yu Zhou Xiaomei smiled and said, "He is retired now."

"Retire?" Wang Shulan was a little puzzled, and asked, "Why retire?"

Things are like this, Zhang Yu and Yanzi combined after the new year, the restaurant is now open, and during the rising period, it earns a lot of money every year.Back then, Yanzi had little investment, and Yanhua didn't care about it, and she was a good sister.

Now the couple has no shortage of food and a lot of flowers, and gets a share every year, and has entered a well-off society.

In addition, Yanhua has always been in charge of the restaurant, and Lao Tan has taken care of it, so the couple have nothing to do.Yanzi told Zhang Yu that they have become a group, and Lao Tan has taken care of it very well, so the two of us should not participate, because people in the province still take us into consideration when making decisions.

Zhang Yu also had the same idea, so Yanzi told Yanhua about it.At first Yanhua disagreed, but after the matter of the Jinqiao store was settled, Zhang Yu proposed again. Yanhua talked to Lao Tan, and Lao Tan thought about it and acquiesced.

He knew what Zhang Yu was thinking, and he also understood what Yanzi meant.The couple are not looking for leisure, but because they don't want the management to take care of them, and they are also for the sake of the group.

To be honest, the couple understood their life and retreated bravely.Making such a decision requires wisdom and generosity, as well as full trust.

Don't underestimate this matter. Many people can't do it. Maybe the person involved didn't think of it, but it's admirable.

After listening to Zhou Xiaomei's words, Wang Shulan thought for a moment and said, "He is a sensible person."

"Well, I do understand." Zhou Xiaomei agreed,
When Lao Tan informed her that Zhang Yu would no longer participate in the management and that she would take full responsibility in Inner Mongolia, the first thing she thought of was whether she had done something wrong, which caused Zhang Yu to have an opinion. I'm ashamed to say that I just proposed not to participate in the management.

After Lao Tan explained it to her, although he understood and accepted it, he still had a grudge in his heart.So I went to Yanzi's house at an appropriate time, and had an open and honest talk with the couple.

Through the conversation, I know that the couple really don't want to participate in the management, they just want to live in peace, and the family of three is happy.

"Xiaomei, don't think too much, Zhang Yu and I have no other intentions, and I don't have any opinion on you, but I just feel that I can't do anything, you still care about us, it's a bit—what should I say, I speak straight, and I won't obey Those who turn inside and outside just feel that things are delayed.

Also, I have been in poor health since I gave birth to Jiaqi, maybe it was confinement disease, so I didn't take a good look at it, so I asked Zhang Yu to accompany me for a check-up and take care of my body. "

Speaking of this, Yanzi smiled with a happy expression, "Go out for a walk too, go for a walk, travel and travel, the family of three can enjoy it."

Zhou Xiaomei was relieved to hear what Yanzi said, and her heart brightened a lot.

Wang Shulan said: "It's too early for these two to enjoy themselves."

"Brother Zhang is 53, Sister Yan is [-], it's time to enjoy." Zhou Xiaomei said.

Speaking of age, Wang Shulan is a little sad. She is 49 this year and will soon be [-]. It is also a waste of time.

"I'm still working hard."

"You don't look old." Zhou Xiaomei felt that it was inappropriate to say the ages of Zhang Yu and Yanzi, so she immediately made up.

Wang Shulan smiled, and said: "Why don't you look old, the age is there--by the way, your cousin doesn't look old, he only looks 37 or [-]."

"What's wrong? Are you in love?" Zhou Xiaomei joked.

"It's not a match, it's your cousin who is attractive and a killer of middle-aged and elderly women." Wang Shulan laughed.

Zhou Xiaomei laughed, and said: "I don't know much about him now. I remember that when he was young, he liked to fight. He didn't study well, but he was smart. Because of fighting, he was often beaten by my second uncle. Once beaten, he ran to my house for several days. not going back.

He joined the army before graduating from high school, went to military academy in the army, and later heard that he also made second-class meritorious service.Changed jobs in Chifeng, my sister-in-law's family is strong, and my father is the old leader. "

"Your cousin has a background." Wang Shulan said.

"To be honest, my cousin did it with his ability, and he didn't take advantage of his father-in-law. He is stubborn, upright, and principled, otherwise he wouldn't be able to change jobs." Zhou Xiaomei said.

Wang Shulan saw the face of Zhou Xiaomei's cousin Wan Jun, and asked, "Your sister-in-law, the mayor, and your cousin's secretary, neither of them are at home, who cares about the children?"

"His family is young, just in high school, and my sister-in-law's parents take care of them."

Wang Shulan snorted, then changed the topic in a timely manner, and said: "Our family now has five stores in Hohhot, one in Jining, two in Xilinhot, one in Ordos, two in Baotou, and one in Chifeng, adding up to eleven. I think Now that we have established the Eleven Family, the next step is to develop in Beijing.”

"You've always been thinking about Beijing." Zhou Xiaomei smiled.

"How to say—" Wang Shulan lit a cigarette, the first puff of smoke cleared, and said with sadness in her emotion: "It's a lie if you don't care about it. It's been almost ten years since you came out, so you have to go back."

"Understood." Zhou Xiaomei nodded.

Wang Shulan said: "Inner Mongolia is large and scattered, and it takes a lot of effort to manage. Take Ordos and Chifeng as an example, it is more than a thousand miles. It is also nearly a thousand miles from Hohhot to Xilinhot. If it is in Beijing, it will go out of Hebei.

The capital of Beijing has a large number of people and a large number of customers. When you open a restaurant, you don’t have to worry about the source of customers. As long as it tastes good, there will be people.Especially our dumpling restaurant, there must be no problem.I've thought about it, if you don't open in a prosperous area in Beijing, the rent in that place is expensive, so it's not worth it.Let's take the route of encircling the city from the countryside, outside the Fifth Ring Road, in the surrounding area, serving the common people, and making money as well. "

Zhou Xiaomei thought for a while and said, "We should investigate first."

"It is necessary for the inspection. After the opening of the Baotou and Chifeng stores, we will go there with some time."

"Row."

"It is estimated that after October, we will first investigate and choose a place. If we want to open it, it will be Chinese New Year, so don't worry."

"Did you tell my uncle?" Zhou Xiaomei asked.

"No, that's what I thought, and I'll talk about it later." Wang Shulan continued to ask, "Is Suzhou going to open soon?"

"Well, soon, mid-June."

"The two of us went over when it opened, to cheer for Gu Yi."

To say that the fastest time in this world is time, in the blink of an eye, in June, Aqiao first opened the eighth directly-operated store in the provincial capital, and then the Suzhou store officially opened after more than a month of renovation.

Yanhua, Zhang Li, Zhang Yu, Yanzi, Zhou Xiaomei, Wang Shulan, Zhongqing, Qin Lili, Zhang Xiangdong, as well as partners from the Northeast and Inner Mongolia districts all came for the opening, as well as Miss Wang, Qiao Shan and Qiao Shan from Suzhou. Brother and sister Gang, Mr. Yan, Boss Zhang, Boss Xu and others.

Still according to the past practice, there is no big fanfare, but the door is opened to welcome customers on the opening day.

Low-key opening, business is booming.

The reason is simple.First, it is next to the Humble Administrator's Garden, so you don't have to worry about guests; second, the brochures have been sent out early, and many people come here for the Northeast Dumpling Wine.

Whether it tastes good or not, just taste it first.If it's delicious, I'll come back later; if it's not delicious, see you later.

How should I put it, exaggerating a bit, it exploded on the first day.

I dare not say that the entire Suzhou city, at least the people around the Humble Administrator's Garden know about it.Ah Qiao's dumpling restaurant has delicious, authentic dumplings; Northeast cuisine is well-cooked and delicious; especially the health-preserving wine, which makes you feel comfortable drinking it.

The guests who entered the store also knew the famous Northeast proverb: Dumplings are like wine, the more you drink, the more delicious you are.

Of course, there is the following sentence: It is better to feed the dog if you eat dumplings without drinking alcohol.

The dumplings are delicious and authentic, and the wine is mellow and heart-warming.

The store is simple and rich in Kanto flavor.

An ear of sorghum, a hanging corn, a bunch of red peppers, and a welcoming smiling face.

The high-hanging red lanterns are full of joy, and the white birch pillars with bark tell the customs of Xuexiang.

A jug of old wine, a story;
A plate of dumplings, a story of the past.

A rustic "Uncle, Second Aunt, you are here-" is very cordial. If you are at home, if you are a fellow from the Northeast, you can't help but feel sour at the root of your nose--
Aqiao, the first restaurant in Suzhou, it's hot!

(End of this chapter)