Let's say that Lu Yao entertained Yang Tao and Zhang Maocai with a delicious feast. You know, Lu Yao's good friends Chen Chen, Pan Wen, and Zhe Kexing have never tasted this spicy hot pot, except for their own family members.
As an outsider, the first people to taste the hot pot were Zhang Maocai and Yang Tao, who were not very close to Lu Yao. Even Lu Yao had not thought of this at first.
The two of them were originally quite surprised that Lu Yao invited them both over at the same time. However, in front of the delicious food, all their doubts disappeared. They were all immersed in the delicious taste of hot pot. Not only them,
Even Lu Yao was the same. For the first time, he was a little carried away. Regarding what these two people were going to say, Lu Yao also decided to leave it to the end. The hot pot was almost eaten, and Lu Yao felt that he must have some hot pot at the end.
Noodles, as a staple food, are one of his habits. Since he had not prepared them before, Lu Yao decided to go to the kitchen to roll the noodles himself. This time is short, but it is unrealistic to say that it can be completed in an instant.
matter.
So, Lu Yao asked for leave from Zhang Maocai and Yang Tao, and went to work in the kitchen. Suddenly, Zhang Maocai and Yang Tao were born in the huge private room. When Lu Yao left before, he said that he would let them
Just keep some food for yourself, but as soon as Lu Yao left, the two of them knew each other very well. Even if it is something delicious, if the owner is not here, you can't continue to use the chopsticks. This is the most basic etiquette.
But these two people are not very familiar with each other. Lu Yao just started eating after introducing them to each other, so now they don't know each other very well. After putting down their chopsticks, they looked at each other, but for a moment they didn't know what to say.
What can I do to break this embarrassing situation?
In the end, it was businessman Zhang Maocai who spoke first. He felt that it would never go wrong to start with a topic that Yang Tao was familiar with, so he asked Yang Tao about the preparations for the new Cuju competition. On Yang Tao's side, he had nothing to do with Zhang Maocai.
After all, the two teams are not in the same half zone, and all the leaders of the teams participating in the new Cuju competition are well aware of the strength of the Wangcai team. They are basically a first-round team, so there is no need to hide anything from him.
So Yang Tao also talked to Zhang Maocai about his recent training. Zhang Maocai didn't take the new Cuju competition seriously before, but after the two warm-up matches, Zhang Maocai, as an audience member, took the new Cuju competition seriously.
The Cuju competition left a very good impression, and Lu Yao also gave him some advice before. Therefore, although the overall level of the Wangcai team is still at the bottom of the eight teams, its strength has also improved.
After listening to Yang Tao's general remarks, Zhang Maocai showed great curiosity and said that if he had the opportunity, he would go and see the Tigers' training in person before the official game started.
Zhang Maocai's love for Cuju surprised Yang Tao a little bit. However, since the other party is so enthusiastic and has nothing to do with himself, Yang Tao naturally will not reject Zhang Maocai. His enthusiasm is actually a disguised expression of Yang Tao's support for the team.
A recognition of a coach’s work ability.
Afterwards, the two chatted about other things. After all, Lu Yao was not present, so Zhang Maocai directly asked the reason why Lu Yao invited Yang Tao to come here today. Yang Tao smiled bitterly and said that he actually didn't know too well, but just before
Tangxi came to Zhao Mansion and said something like this. Even Zhang Maocai's appearance here today was something he only found out after he got here. Zhang Maocai said that he had made an appointment with Lu Yao to meet here before.
The purpose is also very simple. I collaborated with Lu Yao on this hot pot project and wanted to test the taste of this hot pot. Today, it seems that Lu Yao's cooking skills and creativity are really well-deserved. Regarding this, Yang Tao
I also agree.
After some thought and analysis, Zhang Maocai told Yang Tao that Lu Yao should have made an appointment with him at the beginning, but letting Yang Tao come to this wine fairy was probably a decision made later, or made temporarily.
Yang Tao nodded, but he really couldn't understand why Lu Yao would let him come to this place, and judging from his reaction, it was probably not for the Cuju competition. He really couldn't figure it out.
Are there any other intersections with myself?
Zhang Maocai, who has a keen mind as a businessman, can already guess a good guess. After all, if Lu Yao is looking for them to discuss different things, there is no need to make an appointment with them on the same day and at the same place. Therefore, it is necessary to
The thing mentioned should be the same thing, and the biggest intersection between Zhang Maocai and Lu Yao recently is this hot pot restaurant.
Yang Tao didn't think too much about the purpose why Lu Yao asked him to come here. At this time, after listening to Zhang Maocai's analysis, he felt that what he said was indeed sound.
"It's just that I don't know much about hot pot. This is also my first time to taste it. What does Mr. Lu need me to do?" Yang Tao said, somewhat puzzled.
Zhang Maocai waved his hand and said: "From a businessman's point of view, Mr. Xiao Lu must think there is something extraordinary about you, otherwise it would be impossible to invite you here."
"But after all, I am working for Boss Zhao now."
Hearing Yang Tao's stupid answer, Zhang Maocai also gave a wry smile and said, "Brother Yang Tao, why don't you understand yet? The ingredients on this table were sent from Zhao Mansion. If Mr. Lu Yao wants to let
To help him, you just need to tell Boss Zhao Hu. Do you think your Boss Zhao will refuse? Will he refuse long-term cooperation with Lu Yao for you alone? If he can't even understand the account,
It is absolutely impossible for his food business to reach the level it is now."
Yang Tao thought about it carefully and realized that what Zhang Maocai said made sense. In fact, without Boss Zhao having to say anything, everyone knew that in this new Cuju competition, even if we count from now on, it will only take more than a month to decide the winning team.
After the game, Zhao Hu might find another job for him to do, or the two of them might just go their separate ways. He really has no reason to fall out with Lu Yao for himself, not to mention, judging from the current situation, Boss Zhao
There is a deep business cooperation with Lu Yao, and it is impossible for him to give up this opportunity.
"However, even if Mr. Xiao Lu wants to ask me to do something for him, he can't let me do something that I don't understand at all. I know nothing about this." Yang Tao continued.
Zhang Maocai smiled, then looked outside the door and said: "I don't know how you evaluate Lu Yao, but in my opinion, he has one of the biggest advantages, which has surpassed many people.
Even some officials of the current government."
Yang Tao's eyes lit up and he quickly asked what the advantages were.
"It's very simple, four words, know people and make good use of them. Think about it, from Pan Wen, to Chen Chen, and now Tang Xi, the housekeeper of the Lu Mansion, everyone seems to be doing well in their own positions.
I don't know about others, but I have always met Pan Wen, the young master of the Pan family, and in my opinion he is just a dandy. But who knew that now, under the leadership of Lu Yao, the Fanlou team is being led so well, and
, it is said that he has also begun to make achievements in business. In my opinion, although Pan Wen worked very hard, more importantly, it was Lu Yao who put Pan Wen in a suitable position."
After Zhang Maocai said this, he didn't say much. He left Yang Tao time to think. Yang Tao felt that what Zhang Maocai said was very reasonable. Zhang Maocai saw this and continued: "Not only that, Lu Yao is very good at judging the situation and taking advantage of it."
As for the business of this hot pot restaurant, for some reasons, he had to open it in the outer city, and it was very different from the cooking category, so he did not find Pan Yuanwu, the owner of Fanlou, to cooperate, but found a restaurant that was quite sparse in the outer city.
In terms of ingredients, I found Zhao Hu, the ingredient supplier with the best reputation in Bianliang. This undoubtedly established a good foundation for my hot pot restaurant. At least Zhao Hu and I can ensure that he still has ingredients in the customer base.
There won't be any big problems in terms of quality. This shows that Lu Yao has a sharp eye and knows people very accurately. He knows who is suitable for what kind of thing and what position he should be in. I think he will come to see you today.
, called me again, most likely to arrange some work for you in the hot pot restaurant."
Yang Tao was a little confused and said: "But, from my own point of view, I don't seem to be able to provide him with any help in this regard."
Zhang Maocai said with a smile: "Hey, I can't say anything too absolute. I didn't know you very well before, so if you ask me to tell you, I don't know what to ask you to do now. However, I want Mr. Xiao Lu to find someone
If you come here, you must have discovered the shining point in you, otherwise, he would not come to you."
It turns out that after listening to Zhang Maocai's analysis of Lu Yao, Yang Tao began to re-examine Lu Yao. Without others saying it, he just took Tangxi next to Lu Yao as an example. Tangxi was just an outlying city.
The tramp, now under Lu Yao's discipline, has become a steward of the Lu family who can act on Lu Yao's behalf. In this case, should he also seize this opportunity and work under Lu Yao? But in that case
, and it was inevitable that he would have to deal with Pan Wen and the others. When he thought of this, Yang Tao couldn't help but hesitate again.
At the same time, the door was pushed open, and Lu Yao walked in with two plates of hand-rolled noodles.
"You can't eat hot pot without noodles. Come and try the noodles I made myself." Lu Yao didn't seem to hear the conversation between Zhang Maocai and Yang Tao just now. All his interest was in the hot pot in front of him. After saying this
In a sentence, he put both plates of noodles into the spicy soup base. Yang Tao was stunned by Lu Yao's move. You know, in the Song Dynasty, most of the noodles that everyone ate were clear soup noodles, and at most they were clear soup noodles.
Sprinkling a handful of salt and adding an egg was enough. He and Zhang Maocai both thought that Lu Yao would put the noodles into the clear soup. Unexpectedly, Lu Yao just threw two plates of noodles into the bottom of the spicy pot. They had never eaten it before.
Spicy noodles.
Zhang Maocai, who had seen the power of butter pot soup, saw Lu Yao's actions and said, "Master Xiao Lu, are these noodles too spicy when put in this soup base?"
Lu Yao shook his head with a smile and said: "I know, you two, no, it should be said that neither of you in Bianliang City make noodles like this. Most of them make a bowl of soup stock or bone soup as the base."
Come out with salty noodle soup, right?"
Yang Tao and Zhang Maocai nodded, and Lu Yao continued: "This is because they don't understand. Let me tell you, spicy noodles have more flavor, especially the noodles cooked with this hot pot base, it is so fragrant.
"
At this point, Lu Yao saw that the ingredients on the table were no different from when he left. He knew that these two people must have stopped using their chopsticks because he left the table, so he picked up the remaining two plates of meat and ate them.
Pour it into the spicy soup base.
"You guys go ahead and eat. I'm back now, so you don't need to be so formal." Lu Yao said with a smile. Zhang Maocai and Yang Tao looked at each other. Since Lu Yao can make such a delicious hot pot, the taste of these noodles should be similar.
Where to go? So the two of them continued to eat with chopsticks.
While the noodles were being cooked, the shopkeeper of Jiu Zhongxian came in and brought some vegetables and tofu. Lu Yao said that what he had eaten before was a bit greasy, and he just used these to relieve the greasiness. He had to mix meat and vegetables, and he couldn't eat them.
A belly full of fat went in. This move made Zhang Maocai deeply satisfied. In fact, Zhang Maocai felt before that although the hot pot tasted good, it always seemed to be missing something. Now that the shopkeeper brought out vegetables and tofu, Zhang Maocai felt
That's right. After all, not everyone comes to eat hot pot just for meat, so the combination of meat and vegetables must be carefully considered. Obviously, Lu Yao has already thought about this problem early, and they also eat the staple food.
It was served at about the same time. If they ate the noodles first, they might not be able to eat so much meat.
The noodles took a long time to cook. Yang Tao wanted to boil the vegetables in the red soup. Lu Yao stared at the noodles while he asked Yang Tao if he could eat spicy food. Yang Tao thought about it and said that today's red oil
The bottom of the pot feels very satisfying to me and I can accept it.
When Lu Yao saw this, he didn't stop him from rinsing the vegetables in the spicy pot. However, Lu Yao said that the vegetables should be cooked a little and then taken out.
Yang Tao thought that his move would affect the taste of the noodles, but Lu Yao said that was not the case. He didn't know the reason until Yang Tao took out the spinach from the bottom of the spicy pot.
"The bottom of this red oil pan, when boiling vegetables,
When cooking, the vegetables will be easily stained with the red oil. The longer the cooking time, the more oil will be stained on the vegetables. It is not only spicy, but also very greasy, so if you use this spicy pot to boil vegetables, you must
You have to pay attention to the time, and even after the store opens, you need to tell these things to the customers who come to patronize the store."
Lu Yao's words seemed to be telling Yang Tao the reason, but also teaching Yang Tao. Yang Tao took a bite of vegetables and understood the reason for what Lu Yao just said. The green leafy vegetables passed through the bottom of the red oil pot.
Once cooked, the spiciness is even stronger than meat.
"It's more appropriate to put the green leafy vegetables in the clear soup pot." After Lu Yao said this, he looked at the two people present and continued: "When I left just now, you two had a good chat."
As soon as these words came out, Yang Tao did not react, but Zhang Maocai understood instantly. It seems that Lu Yao may have heard part of the conversation between the two just now.
Yang Tao didn't answer, but Zhang Maocai said: "Yes, it can be said that little brother Yang Tao and I have a very happy conversation."
Lu Yao looked at Zhang Maocai with a smile, and whispered "Thank you" while Yang Tao lowered his head to eat.
The reason why I said this to Zhang Maocai is because Lu Yao actually listened to part of the conversation between Zhang Maocai and Yang Tao. Among them, the words Zhang Maocai and Yang Tao said played a big role, which is equivalent to saying that Lu Yao was ignored for a while.
What he wants to say to Yang Tao has been laid out, and Yang Tao's opinion of Lu Yao has been reduced. For this, Lu Yao and Zhang Maocai deserve to express their gratitude.
Zhang Maocai looked at Yang Tao, then at Lu Yao, and said to himself that his guess was indeed correct. Today, Lu Yao asked himself and Yang Tao to appear in the wine fairy at the same time. Sure enough, he wanted to find Yang Tao to do something. So Zhang Maocai also
He whispered, "Master Xiao Lu, there is no need to be so polite. From now on, we are all working together. There should be no distinction between you and me."
Yang Tao was busy eating and did not hear the conversation between the two.
After a while, Lu Yao saw that the noodles were cooked, so he asked the shopkeeper for two empty bowls, and filled a full bowl of noodles for Yang Tao and Zhang Maocai. Not only the noodles, but also a lot of mutton in the bowls
, vegetables, tofu, etc. In modern times, this is just a bowl of mutton noodles made with hot pot base, which is Lu Yao's favorite.
"Try it quickly, taste it naked first without dipping it in sesame sauce, and see how it tastes." Lu Yao said to the two of them.
Zhang Maocai and Yang Tao both took a bite and exclaimed that it was delicious. They had never eaten spicy noodles before. The noodles were hand-rolled fresh and paired with tender and plump mutton and beef. It was truly a delicacy in the world.
"This noodle is so delicious. I think that after the hot pot restaurant opens, we can make this into a snack dish and sell it separately, and we can also get a lot of profits." Zhang Maocai, a businessman, immediately saw it.
Business opportunities.
However, although Lu Yao nodded to Zhang Maocai's suggestion on the surface, he actually had no intention of doing so. To make mutton noodles, according to Lu Yao's food quality standards, each bowl of noodles must use a separate hot pot base.
If you make many bowls of noodles with one pot of base ingredients, the taste will be destroyed, but if you make them into separate dishes, it will undoubtedly greatly increase the cost of the hot pot restaurant. At least, in the early days of the hot pot restaurant opening, Lu Yao
There is no intention to make hot pot noodles a separate dish.
Then, Lu Yao served himself a bowl of noodles, and the three of them started the whirlwind mode again.
In the end, it could be said that there was no ingredient left in this hot pot meal. It seemed that Lu Yao's previous estimate was very accurate. If the ingredients were prepared according to the normal amount of food for three people, it would definitely not be enough.
Yang Tao and Zhang Maocai both seemed to be a little stuffed. Lu Yao then ordered all the things on the table to be removed and poured a large bowl of sour plum soup for each of them.
"After dinner, let's talk about business." Lu Yao looked at the two people present and said.
Yang Tao nodded. Finally, he could know what Lu Yao wanted him to do.
However, Lu Yao gave up and started talking to Zhang Maocai first. Lu Yao first talked to Zhang Maocai about the transportation of food ingredients, but Zhang Maocai didn't raise any questions about it. He knew that Lu Yao
Whether it is in the hot pot restaurant or the food street, Zhao Hu has been found as a long-term partner. Since the ingredients are purchased from Zhao Hu, the transportation should naturally be left to Zhao Hu. After all,
Zhao Hu is still the leader in the industry in terms of food transportation, and today he tasted the freshness of the hot pot ingredients provided by Zhao Hu's family, and Zhang Maocai was very satisfied.
Later, the main reason why Lu Yao met Zhang Maocai today was to discuss the location, decoration and cost of the hot pot restaurant. Zhang Maocai felt that Lu Yao was a genius, so he would not be afraid of this so-called curse of location selection.
, Sure enough, after some communication between the two parties, Lu Yao agreed to the choice of the location of the hot pot restaurant in the center of the outer city mentioned by Zhang Maocai, and also reached an agreement on the decoration costs and the purchase cost of the store land deed. For this
First of all, Zhang Maocai still admires Lu Yao's courage. Originally, he thought that Lu Yao would be somewhat wary of the rumors about that shop, so he chose a short-term or one or two-year lease. Unexpectedly, Lu Yao directly spoke up.
To buy that shop once and for all shows that Lu Yao has full confidence in the hot pot restaurant, and it seems that he does not believe in the so-called location selection curse at all.
After finalizing everything about the store, Lu Yao and Zhang Maocai had nothing to talk about. Lu Yao said that everything on his side was ready, and the next step was to look at Zhang Maocai's marketing methods. For Lu Yao,
The only point of doubt is that Zhang Maocai seems confident. He said that he cannot guarantee anything else, but if the hot pot restaurant can maintain the taste of the hot pot he had today at Jiu Zhongxian after it opens, then he can guarantee it.
, at least in the first few months, there will be an endless stream of people from the inner city coming to eat hot pot. It is no problem to have your own connections to do this. What's more, this hot pot is indeed a very delicious place.
gourmet food.
After hearing Zhang Maocai's guarantee, Lu Yao didn't have to worry too much about the passenger flow.