Chapter 4 is malicious in intent

Seeing Lin Ruyu still intending to say something to Boss Wang, Jia Yi hurriedly stood up, a sunny smile appearing on his face as he slightly waved to Lin Ruyu. He then turned to Boss Wang and softly said: "Oh dear, it is truly an honor for our humble establishment to have you visit. Unfortunately, you have arrived a bit late today; all the noodles have already been sold out. If you wish to enjoy some, please feel free to come early tomorrow."

"Alright, you should tidy up a bit; come over for dinner tonight." After saying this, Lin Ruyu took Lin Meiyu and left through the back door, heading home

The vegetables were simply stir-fried in the pot, and with the addition of salt and scallions, a rich aroma immediately filled the kitchen. Lin Meiyu walked in quickly, salivating, and before Jia could scoop the vegetables into a ceramic bowl, she was ready to grab a piece of meat to taste.

Hello, it's very hot, so eat it later. Anyway, no one is competing with you for it. Please take this dish to the low table outside first.

The sky was getting dark; tonight, dinner was to be at the Lin family’s house. Jia Yi carefully scooped some vegetable oil from the jar and placed it in a ceramic bowl. Holding the bowl, he slowly walked towards the Lin family, intending to let these four mountain bumpkins experience what true delicacies really are

Regarding the optimistic dreams of Old Master Lin, Jia Yi did not provide any response. No matter how delicious the oil-splashed noodles are, the reason for the crowd these past few days is merely due to novelty and rarity. Once this period passes and people grow tired of them, earning a hundred wen a day would be considered a lot.

Jia Yi greatly dislikes Boss Wang's gaze, which makes him feel as if he is being looked at like livestock, as if Wang is about to pry open his mouth to check his teeth. It is evident that Boss Wang is also aware of the fact that he is a house slave.

I... I can't remember clearly. I casually placed the stir-fried lamb with scallions on the low table. Jia Yi fell into deep thought, and when he suddenly woke up, he realized that the two plates of dishes he had cooked were left with only a few scattered vegetable leaves. Meanwhile, the Lin family of four were leaning against one side, each holding their stomachs and groaning, clearly having overeaten.

Once Boss Wang's figure had completely disappeared from sight, Lin Ruyu shot a glare at Jia Yi, leaving Jia Yi feeling utterly perplexed. Why was she being glared at when the other person had come to learn from her

"Hehe, little brother, you jest. My small shop is also a modest business, truly not worthy of your high praise," Boss Wang said, casting a deep glance at Jia Yiyi, and then continued, "Since there are no oil-splashed noodles left, I will come again tomorrow"

Upon hearing this, the frost on Lin Ruyu's face gradually dissipated, while Lin Meiyu displayed an expression of delight.

"Ladies, rest assured, it won't be long before our Sifang Restaurant leaves the Laifuke Inn far behind," Jia Yi said, slightly bowing to the two ladies, confidently providing a guarantee.

When Jia Yi met Old Master Lin, he noticed that the old master looked much better. Could it really be that good news brings a refreshing spirit, and even illness can improve significantly?

"I dare not, I dare not; my humble skills are hardly worth mentioning, and I cannot even begin to compare with Boss Wang's business. " Compared to hypocritical words, as a modern person, my vocabulary is far richer than that of ancient people. To praise something that is already overused in modern times, placed here, is indeed quite effective.

Chop the ingredients into small pieces, then briefly mix them in a large pot with a little oil. Once the oil is hot, directly add the pork into the pot

Carrying the stir-fried lamb with scallions into the room, she took a glance and found that just a moment ago she had claimed no one was competing with her for the food. Now, from a full plate, only a piece of meat remained, as Lin Baoyu and Lin Meiyu were engaged in a fierce competition for it

Stir-frying vegetable seeds does not require much technical skill; in just a short while, Jia Yi managed to fry an entire sack of seeds, and only then did he begin to prepare for oil extraction

Place some cooked mustard seeds into the prepared wooden bowl, then use a wooden post to secure it. Next, thread a hemp rope through the bottom of the bowl, passing it over the wooden post and tying it securely. Then, find a wooden stick to pass through the hemp rope at the top of the post and begin to rotate it slowly. As the hemp rope gradually tightens, the post crushes the mustard seeds in the bowl into a fine powder. With the increasing force, oil begins to seep out from the crushed mustard seeds.

No, these are just two types of stir-fried dishes. I haven't eaten many kinds of dishes, and I can only make about thirty to fifty types.

Lin Meiyu obediently carried the ceramic bowl into the house, but she did not return for a long time. The stir-fried lamb with scallions was ready, yet Lin Meiyu showed no sign of coming back.

Jia Yi, you are unaware that not long ago, it was this Boss Wang who lowered the prices of the meals at their inn, causing our guests to dwindle day by day. In his anxiety, my father fell ill and could not recover. Therefore, ultimately, the situation our Lin family finds itself in today is entirely due to this Boss Wang's actions

Haha, Jia Yi, you truly have a knack for this. In just a short span of two days, you have managed to earn half a guan. If this continues, the Lin family will surely prosper in no time.

After tidying up, Jia Yi took a nap in his doghouse wwwhetushucomcom, and then he got up to start preparing for the grand oil-making plan. The stir-frying technique, which emerged in the Song Dynasty, would be advanced by a whole dynasty due to Jia Yi's arrival

Boss Wang's expression finally showed a slight change. Although what Jia Yi said was polite, the implication was quite clear: what are you flaunting about? Just a small dish of oil-splashed noodles, and you, a big boss, are willing to lower yourself to come and learn from me. Playing the hypocrite with me? You are still a bit too inexperienced.

Lin Meiyu timely addressed Jia Yi's doubts, yet Jia Yi seemed somewhat indifferent to it. Wasn't it just competition? The reason for losing in the process of competition was due to one's own lack of skills. Getting sick out of frustration from one's own low level, who can be blamed for that?

When the wooden stick becomes difficult to rotate, a layer of clear grease has already formed at the bottom of the wooden bowl. Tilting the entire apparatus, the grease slowly flows out along the groove at the edge of the wooden bowl, falling into the ceramic jar that has been prepared in advance

A single sentence from Jia Yi nearly caused Old Master Lin to become so agitated that he could hardly breathe. Having thirty to fifty varieties is more than sufficient; even if it were to transform from a small square restaurant into a square tavern, it would still be adequate.

After speaking, Jia Yi immediately turned and walked towards the kitchen. Filled with curiosity, Lin Meiyu followed closely behind Jia Yi. Naturally timid, Lin Baoyu wanted to follow as well, but found himself unable to move his legs. Lin Ruyu, on the other hand, was quite astute; she figured that she would be able to see everything when it was time to eat, so there was no need to rush.

That is natural. The cooking methods mentioned that day, such as frying and sautéing, have not yet truly begun. Tonight, let me demonstrate a little, so that the master and the young ladies can understand what true frying and sautéing really means

After some consideration, I believe that using vegetable oil to stir-fry meat can truly showcase its value, so I might as well prepare a dish of wild vegetables stir-fried with meat, specifically lamb stir-fried with scallions

Is this what they call frying, sautéing, and deep-frying? Old Master Lin reached out to wipe the grease clinging to his beard, staring incredulously at the plate of food held by Jia Yishou. He felt that this must be what Jia Yi referred to as frying, sautéing, and deep-frying.

This oil-splashed noodle dish is merely a minor detail, not worth mentioning

Hehe, I suppose you are the young man who invented these oil-splashed noodles? Truly, a hero emerges from youth! Quite impressive.

Jia Yigang was about to tell the visitor that there were no materials available today and to come early tomorrow, when Lin Ruyu, who had been chatting and laughing with him, suddenly lost all trace of her smile. Her gaze towards the middle-aged man turned exceptionally cold, as if he were the enemy who had killed her mother.

How could Boss Wang have the time to come to my Sifang Restaurant for noodles when he is not enjoying the delicacies at his own Laifukezhan

The aroma of the stir-fried lamb with scallions diverted the attention of the two individuals competing for the meat slices, drawing their gaze towards the ceramic bowl held by Jia Yishou.

"Jia Yi, I have never asked you before, who exactly are you? How could you possibly prepare dishes that only immortals could eat?" Old Master Lin was very curious about Jia Yi's background, and Jia Yi was also very curious about his own origins. However, Jia Yi's mind was filled only with fragmented memories, which could not form a complete picture. He only knew that he used to be a child from a prominent family, but he had no idea why he ended up in the Lin family and became a servant to them.

Jia Yiyi listened and realized that it was a competitor; no wonder Lin Ruyu was so stern and unapproachable towards him.

Jia Yi's words left Old Master Lin momentarily stunned, and he immediately said with great excitement: "Could it be that you have even more exquisite dishes?"

The pork sizzled in the oil, producing a sharp sound that startled Lin Meiyu, who was standing by as a curious onlooker. She had never realized that cooking could create such a commotion, and for a moment, she was so frightened that she stood outside the kitchen, feeling somewhat safer.

"Where do you get so much nonsense? In the future, if this person comes again, just ignore them." Clearly, Boss Wang's arrival had completely ruined Lin Ruyu's good mood. However, Jia Yi simply could not understand why it was such a deep-seated grudge over a mere competitor coming to learn from them.

Upon entering the kitchen, Jia Yi inspected the ingredients. There were quite a variety, including lettuce, rapeseed, wild vegetables, and scallions, as well as some pork and lamb. However, the seasonings were rather limited; apart from salt, there were only pepper and vinegar. As for Sichuan pepper and star anise, they were likely still in the pharmacy, waiting to be used when someone came to collect medicine.

"Hehe, opening the door to welcome guests, Miss Lin wouldn't be displeased just because I've opened an inn, would she?" Boss Wang maintained a warm smile on his face, which made Jia Yi, who was leaning on the table, inwardly marvel. Boss Wang truly was a seasoned businessman; his skill in presenting a smiling face to others was indeed well-practiced.

Before it got dark, Jia pressed all the vegetable seeds into hard cakes, filling half a jar with vegetable oil. The fresh aroma wafting from the jar made Jia, who hadn't had a proper meal in several days, unable to resist salivating. In the past, he had been picky about his food, often rejecting dishes he deemed unappetizing. After two days of eating only noodles, he couldn't help but reminisce about the stir-fried dishes he used to enjoy... they were simply exquisite... He could no longer hold back his saliva, recalling how he used to be so particular about his meals, thinking this dish was unappetizing and that one was unappetizing. Now, after two days of noodles, thinking back to those stir-fried dishes... they were truly a supreme delicacy...