Chapter 1928 EP1929. Hospitality

There is a saying that "one glimpse can see the whole leopard". Just by looking at the types of dishes provided in the small cafeteria where the three of Shi Xiaolei ate, one can probably feel the atmosphere and know how powerful the base is in terms of logistics.

A small cafeteria with an area of ​​only about 200 square meters and only eight tables in total. The menu not only lists hundreds of common stir-fried dishes, but also serves stewed goose, lamb scorpion, and roasted leg of lamb in an iron pot. Such northern hard dishes, as well as famous dishes from the south such as vinegar fish, lion's head, and roast goose...

"Tsk tsk, I saw it with my own eyes." Flipping through the menu book in his hand, Shi Xiaolei said with emotion: "Otherwise, who would believe it's true."

"I'm not bragging, haha." Zheng Xian smiled triumphantly, and greeted Shi Xiaolei: "Come, come, order, order whatever you want. Speaking of which, this is the first time I've invited you to dinner , it is rare to have such an opportunity, so please don't be polite to me."

In line with Zheng Xian's tone, Peng Mingwei also made fun of it: "The chef of this family is capable, and the dishes are pretty good. I ate here last time, and the taste is not much worse than those time-honored restaurants in Beijing. .”

"Really? Then I want to have a good taste." While continuing to browse the menu, Shi Xiaolei muttered: "It's no worse than the time-honored brands in the capital, that is to say, the last time you came to eat northern dishes, right? Well...then In this way, today let’s try the chef’s skill in cooking southern dishes, first let’s have a coconut chicken, and then a Dai-flavored lemongrass grilled fish.”

"Southern cuisine, okay. Roast goose in the oven is quite good, and there are also roasted oysters and fried crab in the typhoon shelter... As far as I know, these are the chef's specialty dishes." Zheng Xian interrupted and suggested.

"Then have half a roast goose, a plate of fried crab, and a plate of roasted oysters." Looking up at the waiter waiting at the table, Shi Xiaolei asked her with a smile: "Is there any beer? Ice cold one kind."

"Uh..." While writing down the name of the dish, the waitress girl shook her head: "Sorry, we don't serve alcohol here."

"Huh?" Blinking, Shi Xiaolei really didn't expect to get such an answer.

Without the need for the waitress girl to speak, Zheng Xian has already given an explanation on the side: "Our situation here is quite special, and some rules are indeed different from those outside."

If you are drunk, it is easy to make mistakes.

If it's just the drunk who is unlucky, for example, he was so drunk that he forgot to clock in for work, that's fine, but if the situation is more serious...

Don't forget, this is a secret base located inside the mountainside. It would be a lot of fun if some drunk accidentally made a mistake and blew up the shells stored in the ammunition depot, or damaged the power supply line.

Thinking about it carefully, it is indeed necessary to set a rule of 'no drinking' to eliminate the possibility of getting drunk from the source.

"That's it, okay, then give me a glass of ice water." Smacking his lips, Shi Xiaolei nodded to express his understanding.

After remembering Shi Xiaolei's request, the waiter turned to Zheng Xian and Peng Mingwei.

"Mineral water is fine, at room temperature."

"Okay, is there anything else?"

"Brother Shi?" Looking up, Zheng Xian gave Shi Xiaolei a questioning look.

"Enough is enough, there are only three of us, ordering so many dishes must be enough."

"Then order these first, if not enough, add more later." After receiving Shi Xiaolei's answer, Zheng Xian turned to look at the waitress girl.

"Okay. I'll pour you some tea first, and the three of you can drink while you wait."

Send the menu to the back kitchen, and bring tea to the three people sitting at the table. After finishing this work, the waiter girl temporarily left the three people, went back and sat down behind the counter.

In order to entertain Shi Xiaolei, Zheng Xian used his privilege as the director to suspend the normal operation of this small cafeteria.

At this moment, apart from three people, there were no other diners in the store.

It's no wonder that the waitress girl looks so leisurely.

"Director Zheng, is this suitable..." During the time waiting for the food to be served, I saw customers being turned away by the sign outside the door several times. The first few times, I didn't feel anything, but after more times, Shi Xiaolei felt a little embarrassed: "Then what, why don't you remove that brand? Anyway, we are not very sophisticated people, so there is no need to make things worse." So solemn."

"It's all right." Waving his hand, Zheng Xian replied with a smile: "You don't have to think so much, really. That's right, these canteens in the base have to undergo a safety inspection every month, and in order to ensure the inspection The results were real enough that the inspection team came to the door suddenly every time... So, things like 'it may be necessary to suspend business someday', whether it is the chef who opened the shop or the guests who come to eat, they are actually used to it. .”

"That's it...that's fine." Hearing what Zheng Xian said, Shi Xiaolei let go of his guilt, and his expression returned to normal.

While chatting and waiting, after a while, there was a burst of fragrance from the side of the vegetable outlet connected to the back kitchen.

Smelling this fragrance, Shi Xiaolei's hunger in his stomach increased slightly, and his expectations for the dishes also increased by a few percentage points.

Fortunately, there was only one table of customers in the store, and the food was served faster than usual. After waiting for nearly a quarter of an hour, the first dish was finally served by the waiter girl.

"This is the Dai-flavored lemongrass grilled fish for three. The roast goose and oyster are also ready, please wait a moment, I will go and bring it over."

"Hey, okay, thank you."

"You're welcome, please take your time." With a promise, the waitress girl turned and left to serve the next dish.

"Come on, move your chopsticks." Picking up the chopsticks, Zheng Xian greeted Shi Xiaolei enthusiastically: "Try our food here and see if it's the same as what I said."

"It's quite greedy." Shi Xiaolei also picked up the chopsticks, and turned his gaze to the plate in front of him. UU reading www.uukanshu.com

On the emerald green banana leaf, spread out a whole fish cut from it. There are not many powders and granules for seasoning, and the grilled browned and oily fish is well exposed. The lemongrass that was used to enhance the aroma and taste during the roasting process has been cleaned up in advance, and replaced by a few green fresh lemongrass for decoration.

I have to say that the 'color' of this grilled fish is quite good.

In addition, the 'fragrance' wafting in the air is also quite distinctive... It is very pleasing, but at the same time it has a freshness, which has an indescribable sense of contrast.

'Gulu' swallowed, Shi Xiaolei couldn't help but whet his appetite, and he had a strong expectation for the 'taste' of this dish.

"Don't be dazed. Come on, pick it from here first, the meat on the belly of the fish is the most oily, and it is the most delicious."

"Uh, don't, don't, I'll do it myself." That's what he said, but after seeing Zheng Xian's actions, Shi Xiaolei still subconsciously picked up the small plate in front of him, and stepped forward to take his clip. Come fish.

Finally took a sip.

Savoring the taste in his mouth carefully, Shi Xiaolei narrowed his eyes involuntarily: "Oh~~, delicious~."

(end of this chapter)