Chen Lu said "Eh": "Emerald Alley? I remember Xu Yin's restaurant was opened there. We went there last Christmas."

Xu Yin put down the pen, took off the mask and said: "Well, my restaurant also participated in the 'Hutong Food Festival' event, so I plan to go to the store to help at Christmas. I can't spend the holidays with you this year. After the exam, I'll ask you Go to my store to eat.”

“Oh, restaurants are busiest on days like Christmas and New Year’s Day, and we can understand that.”

 “How about we go and help too?”

“Yeah, we can’t do anything else, but we can deliver flyers on the streets.”

Since you are going to have a big meal after the exam, shouldn’t you also put in some work?

Xu Yin couldn't resist them, so she nodded and agreed: "Okay, I'll ask my dad to prepare more flyers. I'll bother you then."

 “What’s the trouble? I think it’s quite meaningful.”

 “Then it’s settled!”

It was Christmas in the blink of an eye, and Xu Yin took her three roommates to Jade Alley.

 Food Festival + Christmas, the festive atmosphere is very strong, Christmas decorations can be seen everywhere, the alleys are crowded, and many high-end restaurants have already had queues for tables.

  Xu’s dad’s “Nostalgic Local Restaurant” with a low-key appearance and an even more low-key name is located at the end of an alley, but it’s not yet fully occupied.

However, as the flow of people increased, the tourists were all hungry when it was time to eat. After receiving the flyer distributed by Qian Mingyue and the others, they saw the signature dishes on the flyer, which seemed quite tempting, so they decided to give it a try. , came to Xu’s father’s restaurant.

 When there are more diners, Father Xu, the head chef, is naturally very busy.

 “Dad, let me help you.”

Xu Yin put on an apron with the name of the store printed on it and went to the kitchen.

Dad Xu was startled, "Why are you here? It's very hot here, go out and play."

“Dad, turn on the three woks. I’ll stir them for you. This will make the food served faster, so that God won’t have to wait for a long time.”

 “God?”

“Yes, the customer is God.”

Dad Xu couldn't help laughing, it was true.

He scooped up the dishes in the pot neatly and brought them to the waiter Xiao Wu, preparing to wash the pot and move on to the next dish.

Xu Yin reached out and took the pot in his hand.

Dad Xu’s eyes froze.

The heavy iron pot was difficult for Xiao Wu to lift with one hand, and even if he managed to lift it, he couldn't move it.

But his daughter, a girl, could actually hold an iron pot with one hand and rinse it easily under the tap. After washing it, she even made a few moves to shake the pot.

Xu Yin put the dry iron pot on the stove: "Dad, what are you waiting for? I can move it!"

　　　…”

 …

 “The hot pot chicken from table 3 is here!”

 “This is the stir-fried yellow beef from table 6!”

“This is the spicy bullfrog you ordered, and a dish of salt and pepper shrimp will be coming soon!”

“The Mingzhou grilled fish at table 12 is ready!” “The bamboo shredded chicken soup at table 5! Your dishes are all here!”

With Xiao Wu’s loud shout, dishes with Nancheng characteristics were delivered from the back kitchen to the diners’ tables.

Looking at the dishes that are delicious in color and flavor, the hungry diners are eager to eat.

“Hmm! This grilled fish is so authentic! It’s exactly the same as the one I had when I went to Mingzhou on a business trip five years ago.”

“The bamboo shredded chicken soup is delicious! The soup is golden and clear. At first glance, it is genuine hen soup, not made from chicken essence or chicken juice.”

“Waiter, has your chef changed? I ordered spicy bullfrog last week, and it tasted a little different from today.”

Xiao Wu's heart skipped a beat when he was called. He had just entered the kitchen and saw the boss's daughter stir-frying bullfrog. Otherwise, the food wouldn't have been served so quickly. Could it be that it was spoiled?

He was about to redeem himself a few words, but he heard the customers praising while eating: "Today's dish is even more delicious! The bullfrog is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the heat is just right; the chili and garlic are put in just right, not too much." It's spicy, and it masks the fishy smell of the bullfrog itself. It's not that the last chef's dish wasn't delicious, it's just because it's delicious that I ordered this dish again today. But compared to today's dish, it's still so bad A little. Your boss is very good at choosing chefs..."

 Xiao Wu: “…”

I returned to the kitchen almost dizzy.

"Xiao Wu, why are you so dazed? Hurry up and pass the dishes!" The fat lady in charge of the cashier patted his shoulder and said, "The steamed cakes from table 10 and the steamed dumplings from table 7 can be served. Table 9 The grilled fish is almost ready, please make it quicker!”

"oh oh."

Xiao Wu suddenly came to his senses and hurried to the kitchen. He first delivered the dim sum in the steamer to the diners in the order they ordered. Back in the kitchen, the boss and his daughter were in charge of grilling fish and cooking vegetables.

While Father Xu was cooking the grilled fish, he paid special attention to his daughter. He watched her complete two stir-fried dishes - one bullfrog and one yellow beef. When they came out of the pan, he tasted them with serving chopsticks and gave her a thumbs up: "You are better than your master! Haha! Yin Yin, Dad, don't worry that you won't be able to find a job in the future. At worst, you can take over Dad's small restaurant."

At this time, Father Xu was really relieved. His daughter was not only strong and good at cooking, but she was also very good at cooking.

  For example, it is also a spicy bullfrog dish, but my daughter made an improved version, which is more unique and delicious.

The same goes for yellow beef. It is tender and smooth, and the spicy pepper is delicious. It makes people have endless aftertaste and the more they eat, the more they want to eat.

 Xu Yin put the dishes on the plate and handed them to Xiao Wu. While washing the pot, she said, "Dad, I will come to the store to help you after the holiday."

 “No need to do it now, let’s talk about it after you graduate.”

Xu's father thinks that students should study hard. The current situation at home is not bad. Although he has to repay a lot of loans every month, the flow of money in the store is not bad. He can still work now, so how can he let his children worry about it.

“When dad gets old and can’t work anymore, this store will be handed over to you.”

“I’ll help you when the store is busy.”

 Papa Xu is right. Her current main occupation is studying. She is almost halfway through her four years in college. She has not yet accomplished anything in her studies. She is known as a drop-out student.

What's more, if she can get full grades this semester, she will apply for a second major at the beginning of next semester, leaving her little spare time.

 Fortunately, the restaurant is very busy, only on a few important holidays. On weekdays and even on weekends, the flow of people on this street is not so crowded.

 If business was as good as it is today, Father Xu would have hired a sous chef to help him.

 With Xu Yin in charge of the second stove cooking, Xu’s father’s pressure has been reduced a lot.

 The most popular dish among diners who come to the restaurant is the Mingzhou grilled fish, a specialty of Xu’s father’s hometown. It combines three cooking techniques of pickling, roasting and stewing, which is quite time-consuming.

Especially when there are a lot of people, it’s easy for diners to complain when they can’t wait any longer. But today, the flow of people in the store was so high that the tables were turned over, which still appeased all the diners because the cooking process was quite smooth.

With Xu Yin's superpower, turning the pot is just like drizzle, and stir-frying over high heat will cook the vegetables quickly, with less water loss, and the fried vegetables will be more tender, with better texture and color.