Until Chu Yan had finished cooking the pickled fish, the spicy and sour taste filled his nose.
She looked at her work with great satisfaction. Although she hadn't done it for so many years, fortunately, her quality was still there.
Chu Yan picked up the pickled fish and faced Chang Zhe at the door.
She smiled brightly and her eyes brightened a little, "You're here."
A few simple words made Chang Zhe swallow all the doubts on his lips. Who cares, as long as she likes them.
The shopkeepers also looked behind them at the same time.
"You're so lucky, young man!"
He said it sincerely.
Chang Zhe was stunned for a moment, seeming to realize something.
Chu Yan didn't say much, and brought the pickled fish to him, "It's a bit hot."
She said softly.
Chang Zhe hurriedly took it over.
He walked in front and she followed behind.
When the pickled fish was on the table, the shopkeeper also came out.
"Can I take the liberty of trying this dish?"
He just watched the whole process of her cooking, and having been in the tavern for so many years, he had a gut feeling that this dish should be delicious.
Chu Yan smiled, "Of course."
The shopkeeper brought clean bowls and chopsticks, and Chu Yan got some for him. Then he tasted it. It was sour and spicy, and the taste was very delicious!
"Thank you."
He hurriedly walked to the back kitchen and gave the rest to Chef Ahu to taste.
This dish conquers the appetite of almost everyone.
Even Changzhe couldn't help but eat an extra bowl of rice.
"Why did you suddenly think of doing this?"
He asked, and what he heard from the shopkeeper in the back kitchen just now was that Chu Yan should have made it specially for him, so he couldn't help but want to know the reason.
"I'll reward you, but don't worry, I will pay you back the money I owe you."
Chang Zhe was still smiling in the first half of the sentence, but in the second half he was stunned for a moment, with a hint of displeasure flashing across his face unconsciously.
He didn't like that Chu Yan was so different from him.
But considering that the two of them had just met, it was somewhat easier.
The shopkeeper was at the counter, looking towards them from time to time, with a trace of anxiety flashing across his face from time to time.
When Chang Zhe and Chu Yan finally finished eating, he immediately changed his face to a smile.
"Shopkeeper, how much does it cost?"
"It's like this. Just treat this meal as if I'm treating you two to it. I have something I want to ask the girl to help me with."
Chu Yan probably knew it in his heart, but on his face he pretended not to know anything.
"Uncle, if you have any questions, just tell me, I am a person with nothing now, so I'm afraid I can't help you."
"Girl, don't say that. The dish you made just now tastes great. It's a delicacy I've never tasted before. To be honest, I've been running a shop for a few years. I eat dishes like this myself.
It’s rare to be amazed.”
The shopkeeper didn't hesitate to praise him. He had endured it for a long time when they were eating just now.
Now I finally have a chance, so don’t brag too hard!
"That's it. Don't be angry, girl, if you tell me, we want to imitate your dish and sell it in my little restaurant, how about it?"
"I can give you money and treat it as if I bought this recipe."
Chu Yan covered her mouth and smiled, "Uncle, I was joking. It's just a home-cooked dish. Besides, several chefs were watching when I was making it. In fact, the process is not complicated, but the materials are special. They must have already mastered it.
.”
When Chu Yan said this, she glanced in the direction of the kitchen. When the cooks saw her looking over, they simply stopped pretending and stood up honestly one by one.
The shopkeeper hurriedly said, "There are rules in the industry, and we can't take it without asking. If the girl refuses to sell, I certainly can't force it, let alone steal it."
Chu Yan's eyes flashed with appreciation.
"Girl, you also know that my little restaurant is deserted now. You just need to set a price. As long as I can give it, I will not be stingy."
Seeing her silence, the shopkeeper thought she was unhappy and quickly added something.
Chu Yan couldn't bear to tease him and said hurriedly, "I won't charge for this dish."
"You...why is this?"
She was still smiling, "In the future, if the shopkeeper sees a woman who is homeless or has no food to eat, just give her a bowl of rice. If there is a girl named Ah Qi, please ask the shopkeeper
Leave her alone and say I'm looking for her."
Chu Yan knew this was almost impossible.
But she still held on to one ten thousandth of hope.
Ah Qi originally said that if she failed to save herself, she would return to her original world.
I don't know if she is doing well now.
"Ah Qi..."
The shopkeeper murmured, with a puzzled look on his face.
Chu Yan managed to maintain a smile, "Yes, Ah Qi."
"If you don't have it, don't force it. I'm sorry to bother you."
The shopkeeper nodded hurriedly, "Okay, I will take care of this matter, but I still have to pay the money that should be paid. How about I give the girl a couple of silver? If the sales are good in the future, I will share it with the girl according to the profit.
Some."
"In the past, this recipe cost five taels of silver, but I'm really a little nervous now..."
The shopkeeper looked apologetic.
Seeing that he persisted, Chu Yan didn't know what to say, "It's just one tael of silver, I won't accept anything else."
"To be honest, I have other recipes, and I will charge 10% of the profit for them. How about that?"
The price was quite reasonable, and the shopkeeper quickly agreed.
Before leaving, Chu Yan asked him again if he would accept the game, because Chang Zhe was a hunter, but the restaurant there couldn't sell it for the price. The boss was fair, so she thought maybe she could sell it somewhere else.
"I would like to ask, but this young man hunted?"
The shopkeeper felt that he was extremely lucky to meet such a noble person today.
Chu Yan nodded, "Well, I can give you two to three ways to cook each game, which is not available on the market now. Take a look, the shopkeeper..."
"Yes, yes! As much as you want!"
The shopkeeper nodded hurriedly.
He hurriedly took a tael of silver and handed it to Chu Yan, then saluted them, "Thank you, thank you very much."
Chu Yanxu helped him, his eyebrows creasing with a smile.
"The shopkeeper is so polite."
On the way back, Chu Yan gave Chang Zhe a tael of silver, "This is the money to buy shoes today. I'll give it to you first."
Chang Zhe pursed his lips and refused to answer.
He frowned and stared at the girl standing opposite him, "I bought the shoes for you, I don't need your money."
After saying that, he walked away without looking back.
On the deserted path, he walked very fast, as if someone had provoked him.
Chang Zhe only felt that his heart was stuffy and very uncomfortable.
He unconsciously had to think more about what Chu Yan did today.
Is she so eager to put aside her relationship?
Does she hate herself?
Chang Zhe couldn't help but come to this conclusion.
How could Chu Yan keep up with his footsteps!
Chang Zhe walked away in a few steps, and she had to lift up her skirt to chase after him, full of doubts.