218. Chapter 218 Zhang Wentao who doesn't eat his head and claws
218. Chapter 218 Zhang Wentao who doesn’t eat his head or claws
Author: Lao Tuo
Chapter 218 Zhang Wentao who doesn’t eat his head or claws
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This orchid plant is named Dendrobium flower because its shape is similar to that of Dendrobium. It is a natural nutritional and health product. It is said that some people used it to make tea before the Qing Dynasty and it was regarded as a treasure.
After hearing Shi Tiandong's explanation, Zhang Wentao looked at the menu and couldn't help but nod.
While nodding, he also sighed: "Chinese culture is still broad and profound. At first, I thought you were going to take me to take medicinal supplements."
While speaking, he inadvertently glanced at Si Qing next to him who was also pretending to be calm, and said casually: "Does this dish have the effect of preventing hair loss?"
"Forehead…"
Shi Tiandong paused, pursed his lips and said with a smile: "It can soothe the mind and calm irritability. It is more suitable for people with insomnia like you to drink. There should be some side stories."
As he said this, Si Qing frowned while hiding behind the menu.
When the three of them just sat down, she flipped up the ends of her hair that fell in front of her. A strand of black hair fell on the table, but she wiped it on the floor casually.
It's not like these two guys are trying to trick me, so they're afraid that I'll run away, so they should keep an eye on me at all times.
Forget it, at worst I'll eat more later.
But the food here is really expensive.
Especially this seafood sashimi platter... If you are treating yourself, should you order it yourself?
She thought about it and flipped through the menu again. After listening to the two of them chatting for a few more words, she memorized the price of each dish, put it down, and said with a gentle smile:
"How about I take the order?"
"Okay, Ms. Si Qing." Shi Tiandong smiled and put the menu on the table.
Zhang Wentao also nodded and looked at the other party expectantly.
Seeing the other person looking at him, Si Qing looked at him calmly. The two looked at each other. At this moment, the stubbornness that had restrained in Si Qing's eyes emerged again.
She frowned and smiled reservedly: "Two gentlemen, we are working as workers and our life is very stressful. We definitely can't afford expensive food and drinks. How about eating casually?"
Zhang Wentao nodded and looked at the menu on the table calmly: "Okay, as long as it has braised food."
"Of course you can. As for the manager's treat, of course you have the final say." Shi Tiandong said with a faint smile.
Hearing this, Si Qing had a clue in his mind, so he called the waiter.
Although the dishes ordered are all relatively low-priced in this restaurant, they are complete with four dishes and one soup. Not only did I order the braised meat that Zhang Wentao mentioned, but I also ordered the dendrobium flower fresh meat buns that the two of them had just chatted about.
The secret braised food here not only uses high-quality ingredients, but also uses Ganoderma lucidum health-preserving medicinal herbs and stews them over high heat for eight hours.
As soon as it was put on the table as a cold dish, the three of them couldn't help but swallow.
The four braised flavors of duck head, duck neck, duck feet and chicken feet are bright red in color and full of fragrance. As soon as it is served, people will think it is a rich and beautiful delicacy.
The three of them looked at each other, then raised their teacups and touched them lightly. With Zhang Wentao and Shi Tiandong's thanks, they put down their teacups and put on their braised food gloves.
There are only six duck necks. When Zhang Wentao stretched out his chopsticks to pick them up, Si Qing also stretched out his chopsticks.
Inadvertently, their chopsticks touched.
"Manager, please go first." Zhang Wentao signaled and took back his chopsticks.
Si Qing glanced at him, smiled and nodded silently.
Shi Tiandong also wanted to eat duck neck, but seeing that Zhang Wentao wouldn't touch any of the three kinds of braised food, he picked up a chicken foot with chopsticks. When he put it on the plate, he said: "It seems that you can't eat much of this braised food."
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Si Qing didn't understand what he meant and asked curiously: "What, does it not suit your taste?"
Zhang Wentao shook his head and explained: "No, I don't eat the head or claws."
Si Qing was confused for a moment. When she ordered just now, she specifically asked the waiter what kinds of braised foods there were. The four types that were served were the ones she chose after hearing the waiter say they were the most popular ones in this store.
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Shi Tiandong saw her doubts and said with a smile: "Don't mind, this guy has a lot of things to do and loves to be pretentious."
As soon as he finished speaking, he put the chicken feet into his mouth.
Tender, fat but not greasy, the meat is delicate and chewy at the same time.
Just as soon as he put it in his mouth, Shi Tiandong felt that this restaurant's signature braised food was more in line with his taste than yesterday's HZ Michelin-starred dish.
"It's delicious, try it quickly." He said vaguely.
Si Qing originally wanted to eat the duck neck, but in the end he put a duck head on his plate. When he picked it up with plastic gloves, he tentatively asked: "Does Mr. Zhang have any taboos? What if?"
If it’s not enough, I’ll order a few more braised dishes.”
"No need." Zhang Wentao also ate the duck neck. It tasted really delicious.
Shi Tiandong quickly finished a chicken foot, and while picking up the duck feet, he said disparagingly: "Those who cook Western food and have stayed abroad for a long time have too much to do. If you really starve them for three days, they will eat everything."
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"It's a pig that eats everything."
Zhang Wentao replied.
Si Qing heard it funny, but didn't answer because the duck head was so fragrant.
The three of them ate and chatted, and gradually became familiar with each other.
During the chat, the two of them found out that Si Qing was really the account manager of China Southern Commercial Bank. She came here today just because a colleague resigned, and she was appointed by the president to clean up the mess.
When talking about what happened just now, Si Qing apologized again.
The two of them also quickly apologized over tea for the first time they ignored each other.
Si Qing could also understand their attitude just now. After all, no one would have a very good attitude when they first come out and encounter something like this.
After expressing their apologies to each other, the braised food was finished and other hot dishes were served.
The three of them also had more topics to talk about.
Although it is still a bit unfamiliar, at least there is interaction at the dinner table.
Shi Tiandong deserves to be indulged in Jiangsu cuisine for so many years. He can tell something about every dish Si has listed, whether it is from the taste, the selection of raw materials, to the cooking techniques and techniques.
He talked endlessly.
Zhang Wentao didn't care about that, he only focused on eating.
Si Qing was also very considerate, listening while eating, and nodding from time to time.
While listening, she also carefully observed the personalities of the two men and made some more complete judgments.
Both of them seem to be relatively cold towards people and things, but they are both very enthusiastic about food.
Shi Tiandong is the kind of person who immediately warms up to him as soon as he gets to know him. He is enthusiastic without losing his grace. Although he talks a lot, he doesn't show off.
Always ask yourself something and the other person will tell you.
The other guy, who only cares about eating, is still cold under his cold appearance.
Not much was said at the dinner table. Apart from the initial politeness and apology, the few words spoken were all about dealing with Shi Tiandong.
And he is a person with strong principles. Just like the braised food just now, he won’t touch his head and paws if he doesn’t want to. In addition, the other person said that he was working in Western cuisine abroad.
Si Qing, who didn't know much about the catering industry, couldn't help but look at Zhang Wentao a few more times...
She was a little curious.
Curious as to how the two of them got together, he asked: "."