Back to the Red Age

Chapter 162 Cooking in the commune canteen

The canteen of the third club of Hongxing Commune is built next to the field department. By the time Qin Ming and his family arrived, the empty space outside the field department was already crowded with people. Regardless of adults or children, everyone was waiting in line with a bowl in their hands. While cooking, everyone's faces turned red because of the cold.

"Comrades, commune members, today is the Chinese New Year, and our commune also has some good food, dumplings stuffed with pork and pickled vegetables. Don't worry, come one by one!" Li Hongbing took a big loudspeaker to maintain order. "It's cold. If you want to eat in our cafeteria, you can eat it here; if you don’t want to, you can take it back to eat."

During the Chinese New Year, everyone rarely stayed in the cafeteria. They always took their meals home to eat. Although there was no fire at home, the stove had to be kept burning. If you take it back and put it on top, you can eat it in a while. Hot meals.

"Qin Ming is back?"

"Qin Laoliu, when did you come back?"

As soon as Qin Ming appeared, he was noticed. For a while, there were all greetings and greetings. Qin Ming also replied one by one, and soon came to Li Hongbing.

"Uncle, you're busy!"

"Good boy, I'm back for the New Year. I haven't been back for such a long time. My sister misses you." Li Hongbing happily patted Qin Ming on the shoulder, "You have grown taller and stronger. It seems that this university is Nourish people.”

"No way, Uncle Hongbing, I came here today to borrow the stove to cook a meal. Can you see if this can be done?"

"What else are you cooking? Let's eat dumplings today. I'll make the decision and give Lao Qin's family an extra bowl." After hearing this, the vice president immediately waved his hand and asked Qin Ming to go get the bowl directly. Come and pack the dumplings.

"That's not possible. I don't work for the commune, so how can I eat for free? I brought rations and just came here to borrow the stove."

These days, every household has handed over its iron pot. If Qin Ming wants to cook, he can only borrow a stove from the cafeteria.

"You are such a careful kid. You are just trying to avoid trouble for us." Li Hongbing also knew that there were quotas for how many people there were in the commune and how much food they could cook. Members of the commune had to earn cents to eat. Although Qin Ming was a co-worker, He is the only college student in the club, which brings face to the club, but he is really disrespectful. They gave Qin Ming a bowl of dumplings today, and they must have told Qin Ming behind his back, but Qin Ming brought his own rations to cook. Then it doesn't matter.

"The stove is inside, just go and do your work. Do you want me to ask someone to help you?" Li Hongbing was more thoughtful and asked one more question.

"Uncle Hongbing, have you forgotten that I am a cook? How can I ask for help? You go and get busy." Qin Ming entered the kitchen carrying meat and vegetables. There are more than a hundred households in their commune. There are nearly a thousand people eating together. With so many people, the kitchen is naturally very large. There are several large pots and there is also a small stove, which I guess is specially prepared for the leaders.

Qin Ming didn't have much food, so he didn't use the big stove, but started working directly on the small stove.

The meat has been cut in advance in the house. Now it is steamed directly in the pot. Because it is pork in the system space, there is no peculiar smell at all, so there is no need to worry about the fishy smell.

While the meat was steaming, Qin Ming began to prepare side dishes.

The dishes he brought over were naturally frozen. Qin Ming didn't bother to wait for them to thaw. He took another one directly from the system space when no one was paying attention. As for the previous one, he simply sent it into the system. space.

Slice the potatoes, pat the garlic with the back of the knife, then cut it with a diagonal blade, cut the garlic sprouts into sections, separate the cut side dishes and put them aside, and then start preparing the sauce for the garlic white meat. This is actually very simple. Qin Ming has already I have made it countless times. All you need to do is put all the ingredients in a bowl, then pour hot oil over it, and use the hot oil to bring out the flavors of the ingredients.

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When the hot oil is poured into the sauce, the rich aroma spreads instantly.

"Ah, it smells so good!" The members who were preparing the meal sniffed the aroma in the air, and then looked towards the kitchen, "I said, Auntie, what delicious food are you cooking in your kitchen? It smells so good, so give it to us too. Everyone, give it a try!"

"That's right, it's Chinese New Year, so you can't eat hot and spicy food. Let's just have a bowl of dumplings with soup and water, right?"

If someone took the lead, others would naturally join in, and the canteen suddenly became noisy.

"What's the fuss about?" The cook was the accountant's wife, a woman with a loud voice. She tapped the edge of the pot with the big spoon in her hand, "Please be quiet, and Li Siwazi, what did you just say?" What does that mean? Since when did we eat alone in our kitchen behind your back? Let me tell you, it was Qin Ming who came over with rations to cook. He learned the craft in Fengzeyuan. It is not normal for the cooking to be fragrant. ?”

The woman yelled and cursed a lot, and really brought the place under control. However, the members did not go home after eating. Instead, they stood and ate, while eating and smelling the fragrance in the air.

"The food cooked by the wife of the Wang family is too delicious. It is not as good as that of my family. Compared with the skills of the sixth boy of the Qin family, she can't even catch up."

"Who says it isn't? But cooking isn't something everyone can do. How can anyone who is an accountant get such a lucrative job?"

When the work was assigned before, no one looked down upon this, but now it can only be said that it is too late to regret it.

"Keep your voice down, you'll be in trouble if you're heard."

"Hurry up and eat. Qin Xiaoliu's craftsmanship is really good. Just smelling the fragrance makes me eat two more bowls of rice."

"Do you still want to eat more? I'm dreaming. It's good to have some food. But I heard that the commune canteen has been abolished in the village next door. From now on, those who want to eat and drink for free will have no place to go. .”

The club members were talking quietly, and then suddenly smelled the strong aroma of meat.

"Hey, Qin Xiaoliu is making some meat dishes again. Isn't this too delicious?"

In the kitchen, Qin Ming is making twice-cooked pork. To make good twice-cooked pork, you need to stir-fry the meat for a while until it becomes golden. After all, the commune canteen is not the back kitchen of Fengzeyuan, so the heat is a bit off, but it’s okay, as long as you control it well. Timing is not a big problem for Qin Ming.

As the potato slices and sauce are added to the pot, the aroma spreads further.

"Old Mr. Qin, what does your little boy do to be so delicious?"

The Qin family didn't leave even after eating. They were all waiting for Qin Ming in the cafeteria. Then they were caught and questioned. Qin's father smoked cigarettes in silence, but he couldn't hear anything. However, the old sister who was close to Qin Fanglan asked about it, and Qin Fanglan replied in a low voice, "Yaoyao said, you want to make twice-cooked pork for us, don't spread the word. This kid saved a little money by scrimping at school. , I’m afraid that if word spreads, it will bring trouble to him!”

"Don't worry, your Qin Ming is a filial child. From now on, you two will enjoy happiness."

In the kitchen, Qin Ming quickly took out a pot of twice-cooked pork.

He prepared enough and added more vegetables. This time, he filled three boxes without filling them. However, Qin Ming did not fill the rest, but used bowls from the canteen.

At this time, all the commune members had finished eating. Li Hongbing and several cadres and chefs in the commune began to eat. They also ate dumplings, one bowl per person. They were no different from ordinary commune members. They just ate them in the kitchen and they were hot. Qin Ming sent over the bowl of twice-cooked pork.

"Qin Xiaoliu, what are you doing? Take it away quickly!" Li Hongbing's face darkened and he scolded Qin Ming to take it away.

"President, Vice President, thank you for allowing us to have a hot meal...Thank you for taking care of my family. I don't have anything good here, so I will add a dish to you. I also have it at home. I have cooked it several times." There’s a big box, enough to eat.”

Everyone can say good things, and people are willing to listen to good things. Qin Ming's few words emphasize emotion and reason, so it's hard for everyone to refuse.

"Qin Ming, although you are now a college student, you are still a member of the third club of our Red Star Commune. From tomorrow on, you don't need to bring food rations. Just come to eat. Don't worry, we will have something to eat. , there’s just one bite for you to eat.”

"No way, this is against the rules!"

"If there's anything against the rules, let's settle it. Okay, you can go back quickly. If you really feel bad about it, come to the kitchen to help out during the holidays. It's not a big deal, just stir-fry." Qin The smell of this dish made by Ming is unbearable. How can it taste better? It just so happened that Lao Wang's wife was cooking and eating, and her stomach was empty. If Qin Ming came to take charge of the dishes for a few days, wouldn't the club be able to praise him so well?

"Okay, as long as I'm in the club, I'll be there for sure." Since they are all one of their own, Qin Ming no longer needed to be polite and agreed directly.

Carrying a few lunch boxes, Qin Ming returned home from the commune cafeteria with the Qin family.

When they got home, Qin Sihuo and Qin Wuni were already back.

"Brother, you came back just in time. Our cafeteria made pork stewed vermicelli today and made dumplings. I packed two big boxes and brought them back. They were placed on the kang. I think they will be hot soon." Qin Wuni Cooking in the martial arts school cafeteria is close to home, and you can often take care of the family.

"I have one too. This is the sweet and sour pork loin I made. Come and try it, everyone!" Qin Sihuo also opened the lunch box he brought back. A box of sweet and sour pork loin and another box of fried fruits appeared in the box. In front of everyone.

"Wow! Guoguo!" Cuicui immediately clapped her hands happily when she saw Guoguo. She was young and liked these things the most. Several other children also looked happy.

"Good stuff, boss. You and the third brother go and bring the small table over. Let's eat first. Boss, you guys will put these dishes on the kang to heat them up. Let's keep the fire going. ." Qin's mother started to prepare, and everyone started to join in. Soon the small table was filled with snacks such as melon seeds, peanuts, candies, fried fruits, etc. While everyone was eating and waiting for the dishes to be hot, Qin Ming took out a few more packets of braised vegetables. , "Mom and dad, it's Chinese New Year today, can we all have a drink?"

"Drink, we have been tired for a year. We have finally celebrated the New Year. Everyone has a rest. Except for a few children, everyone drinks two cups." Qin's mother rarely spoke, and the family immediately sat around the kang to eat, drink and chat. This is a year. The most anticipated moment is also the most relaxing moment, "Dad, Mom, I heard that the big canteen outside has been disbanded. Although our commune canteen is still open, we still have to make plans early."

"Yao Yao, did you hear something?" Qin's mother's heart was raised.

"Mom, I just said to be prepared for a rainy day. No matter when, we must prepare for the worst." Although Qin Ming knew what was going to happen next, the problem was that he couldn't say a word.

"Mom, I think what I said is right, not to mention the news that the commune cafeteria next door has been disbanded. Although our place is the origin of the imperial grain, we may not know when it will be our turn." Qin Sanniu said. One person came out to support Qin Ming, and the others also felt that it made sense.

"Then let's go into the mountains tomorrow. No matter how things change, it's always good for us to come back with more things." It's the Chinese New Year, and the club also has a few days off, and work won't start until the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.

"No, I have a way to get the food, but we must keep this matter secret. No matter who it is, no one can reveal it. Of course, this is only a last resort, and it may not happen, so everyone Don't take it to heart, guys." Qin Ming is just giving his family a reminder, and after the New Year, he will vigorously cultivate various seeds, which may change what may happen.

Early the next morning, Qin Ming heard the sound of firecrackers, but only a few families were setting off firecrackers. It was completely different from last year when everyone was rushing to set off firecrackers.

He got up by himself, and then went to the yard to set off firecrackers. Yesterday, the children kept up the New Year's Eve, and the children went crazy playing. They were still sleeping until they got up and saw the debris of the firecrackers in the yard, and immediately regretted it. Then he ran out and looked for squibs in the firecrackers.

"Come back, everyone. I have a flying monkey here. You can take it and play with it. Just be careful not to point it at people or vegetation." Squibs are too dangerous. In the past few years, there were a few children in the next village who were looking for squibs and finally blew them up. Even a finger was blown away. Qin Ming, the Sky Monkey, has made slight improvements. As long as a few children are careful, there will be no problem at all.

"Thank you, uncle!" Several children ran out happily.

Qin Ming washed up and then came to the commune cafeteria.

"Qin Ming is here. Let's eat noodles with fried bean paste today. I've already made the noodles. Can you give me the fried noodles?" After eating Qin Ming's twice-cooked pork yesterday, the Wang family's daughter-in-law was thinking about it. So early this morning Come and prepare the ingredients and noodles.

"Zhajiang noodles? Hit!" After looking at the ingredients prepared by the Wang family's wife, Qin Ming added some seasonings himself, stir-fried, and made a large pot of fried sauce.

The hand-made noodles made by the Wang family's daughter-in-law were also cooked. As the radio sounded, the commune members dragged their families to the commune canteen.

"What are you doing? This is mine, don't steal it!"

"Why, why do you eat so much when you don't contribute when working? You should give it to me!"

Seeing the members pushing and shoving, Qin Ming frowned.

In my memory, in my previous life, the cafeteria was disbanded after the Chinese New Year. However, the direct cause of the dissolution was a group fight. At that time, many people's heads were opened. This incident caused a sensation in the entire community. nine cities.

(End of this chapter)