Chapter 194 Trick
After seeing the long list of alternative restaurant names sent by Sister Lin, Su Chengyi was a little doubtful whether she went out today with all her family savings.
It’s either Japanese food or seafood. In short, these are restaurants whose brand is greater than the value of the food itself.
Service fees and decoration fees probably also account for the majority.
Among them was the Japanese restaurant that Liang Nina took him to last time, and he ate the scholarship money that was still warm in his pocket in one meal.
A meal at a place like this would cost her less than half a month's salary. With her usual frugality, such high consumption was completely unnecessary.
Lin Zhiwan must have decided to follow his taste and bleed a lot out of gratitude for Su Chengyi's job introduction to her and help to Lin Tong.
But she obviously had some misunderstanding about his dining taste.
Of course it is impossible for Su Chengyi to really go to such a place to eat with her.
So the address he sent is:
At the entrance of the supermarket.
Today is the weekend, and it’s almost lunch time. There’s a bit of a traffic jam on the way from Qinghe District.
As soon as Su Chengyi got out of the car, he saw Lin Zhiwan, who had probably been waiting for a long time.
She stood quietly in the corner at the entrance of the supermarket where people were coming and going, always paying attention to whether she would block other people's way.
Occasionally someone would look at her, and she would quickly lower her head, nervously, maybe thinking that she had done something wrong.
Lin Zhiwan must be a few years older than them, in her early twenties, Su Chengyi thought.
It doesn’t look like him at all, his expression and demeanor may be more innocent than him.
I have obviously experienced a lot of hardships in life.
No, you can’t compare yourself.
After all, I have been born twice.
Su Chengyi stepped forward.
Lin Zhiwan kept looking around, and the moment she saw him, a smile appeared on her face.
Su Chengyi took a look inside the supermarket. Inside were the freezers with the air conditioner turned on.
Today’s weather was at least thirty-five degrees, and just a step away, Lin Zhiwan actually chose to stand outside and wait.
He gestured:
"Isn't it hot?"
Lin Zhiwan was still smiling:
"It's not hot."
Su Chengyi raised her eyes and glanced at her smooth forehead, and it seemed that she was not lying. , not even a little sweat.
But he himself felt the heat coming straight up from his black trousers, and the heat was unbearable.
It is probably true that the mind is calm and naturally cool.
"Let's go in first."
Su Chengyi pushed open the supermarket door curtain.
Lin Zhiwan followed in small steps, with a bit of confusion on her face.
“Aren’t we going to eat?”
Perhaps because she was afraid that her plan would fail, her sign language movements became a little nervous.
"Buy groceries and cook them at home."
Su Chengyi strode forward without squinting.
The corner of his clothes was quickly grabbed by someone.
Lin Zhiwan said in a panic:
"Go to the restaurant."
Su Chengyi had to stop, not knowing what to say.
Finally, I realized that signing in sign language can also make you feel hesitant to speak.
After struggling for a while, the movements of her hands changed, and the expression on Lin Zhiwan's face also changed.
Perhaps what Su Chengyi said in her eyes at this time was:
"jajbbflafha"
In the end, Su Chengyi just gestured dryly:
"I won't go."
"Why?"
This answer made Lin Zhiwan Even more panicked, Su Chengyi always felt like she was about to burst into tears.
"My mother said that your cooking skills are very good, I want to try it."
Lin Zhiwan was stunned for a moment, but she didn't expect this reason.
“But I’m going to treat you to dinner today.”
“I don’t like to eat out.”
Su Chengyi put his hands on the shelves and said sincerely .
This is actually not true.
Because in his previous life he lived alone, and besides eating in the company cafeteria, he ate takeout.
The most I can cook at home is noodles, porridge and the like.
Seeing Lin Zhiwan's somewhat troubled expression, Su Chengyi continued:
"I can't cook, and I live alone. I haven't eaten food cooked by my family for a long time."
No matter what, sell it badly first.
Sure enough, this sentence is very effective.
As soon as Lin Zhiwan heard what he said, complex emotions of sympathy and distress immediately appeared on her face.
Su Chengyi knew that it almost made sense, so he quickly struck while the iron was hot, turned around, pushed a shelf truck, and raised his chin to signal.
Lin Zhiwan walked beside him, thinking about what dishes to make for him.
It was only after she came to work at Yangliu's house that she learned that the supermarket also had an area dedicated to selling vegetables.
In the past, after getting off work from the construction site, I would go to the vegetable market to buy some discounted vegetables.
When I was working at the Hou family, I was always responsible for cleaning, not buying or cooking.
Although the vegetables in the supermarket are more expensive, they look clean and tidy. They are all sealed in plastic boxes with plastic wrap, which is different from the messy and haphazard food markets.
Su Chengyi is tall among his peers, and he is dressed like a serious business person. He has a calm temperament and does not look childish or underage.
However, Lin Zhiwan specially changed into a floral dress today and carried a clean old white canvas bag on her shoulders, which complemented her own soft atmosphere.
The two of them don't look like siblings, they look like college students who have made an appointment to spend the weekend together.
Su Chengyi raised his head and glanced at the street sign of the supermarket, then turned sideways and asked:
"Is there anything you want to cook?"
"What do you want to eat?"< br>
Lin Zhiwan wrung her hands, her watery eyes looking nervous.
Maybe he was afraid that he would mention something she couldn’t cook
Thinking like this, Su Chengyi tentatively mentioned one of the most common dishes:
"Stir-fried chili pepper" Meat? "
Lin Zhiwan nodded seriously, with a stern look on his face.
"Hmm, sweet and sour pork ribs?"
She nodded again.
The expression is still very serious, and it is not clear whether he will do it or not.
Su Chengyi thought for a while and said:
“What is sister’s specialty?”
Lin Zhiwan shook her head,
“I’m not particularly good at it, but there is one dish that Sister Yang said is delicious.”
“What is it?”
“Squirrel fish.”< br>
It’s actually this dish.
A very famous delicacy in Suzhou, Jiangnan.
It is said that when Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, he paid a private visit to the Songhe Tower in Suzhou for dinner.
The chef removes the carp bones, carves patterns on the fish meat, and adds egg yolk paste. Deep-fried in hot oil and topped with hot sweet and sour marinade.
The collision of hot oil and marinade produces a "squeaking" sound like a squirrel, hence the name "Squirrel Mandarin Fish".
Having heard of its reputation for a long time, Su Chengyi chose a weekend and made a special trip to the Songhe Tower in the neighboring city of Suzhou after going to Shanghai to attend college.
The taste is crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside, sour and sweet.
Su Chengyi has a spicy stomach from Sichuan since he was a child, so he has to praise this Subang dish for being really delicious.
Although it is delicious, it is also difficult.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t have lasted so many years, and only the Songhe Tower is the most famous.
Lin Zhiwan said she would do it, which made him look forward to it, and he immediately pulled her towards the fresh food area.
After ordering the dishes, it was Lin Zhiwan's turn.
Su Chengyi was originally curious about how she could communicate with others when buying groceries because she couldn't speak.
It’s time to show off soon.
There were at least dozens of fish swimming around in the fish cabinet. Lin Zhiwan only took two glances before choosing the liveliest one.
When the boss caught it, it was still flopping around with all its strength, almost splashing water on its face.
Lin Zhiwan explained to Su Chengyi:
“This kind of fish will be more tender and firm, and it will be more delicious when fried. And it is of a moderate size, and it is too big to be eaten and wasted.”
< br>When choosing ribs, Lin Zhiwan also chose the leanest rib from a long way away.
“Would you like to eat sweet and sour pork ribs? This way you have two sweet dishes. Do you want to replace it with braised ones?”
“This kind of pepper is too spicy. It will be hot when fried. It’s so spicy. Can I eat spicy food? Do you want to change it?”
When talking about cooking, Lin Zhiwan even talked more.
Su Chengyi felt that she was testing her sign language skills. Sometimes she didn't quite understand it, but she just nodded. It won’t taste bad anyway.
Yang Liu took many photos to show him Lin Zhiwan’s craftsmanship.
Every dish looks bright and exciting.
After buying the ingredients, Su Chengyi pushed the cart to the checkout area.
Lin Zhiwan immediately walked next to him and carefully took out his wallet.
Seeing the plaid wallet, Su Chengyi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Hey, it’s from LV.
It was a bit inconsistent to take out such a luxury item from her white canvas bag.
But the style looks a bit old, and it was most likely given to her by Yangliu.
Su Chengyi had no intention of competing with Lin Zhiwan for payment rights.
Having already refused to go to a restaurant to eat, it would be a bit frustrating to rush to pay at this time.
Lin Zhiwan opened the zipper of her wallet. Just as Su Chengyi imagined, this guy put a large stack of banknotes in the bag.
Looks like he’s planning on studing today’s meal.
These ingredients were purchased for less than a hundred yuan, and Lin Zhiwan carefully put the change back into her wallet.
Su Chengyi walked out carrying the things, and she trotted to follow, wanting to take them out of habit.
Su Chengyi glanced sideways and retracted his hand sarcastically.
The things were not heavy. After all, they were just two people eating together.
On weekdays, what Lin Zhiwan wants to buy is for four people to eat together, so it seems to be a lot heavier.
The two walked to a shady spot on the side of the road to wait for the bus.
After being quiet for a while, Lin Zhiwan came forward again and handed over a peeled lollipop.
I think she asked for it when the cashier was giving change.
Su Chengyi was holding something in his left hand and it was inconvenient to pick it up, so he lowered his head and bit it.
It’s actually strawberry flavored.
Lin Zhiwan looked at him with a smile, as if she had already inquired about his taste in advance.
I probably didn’t ask Yang Liu about it, because she definitely didn’t know.
Most likely it was the wood that said it.
There were no trash cans around, so Lin Zhiwan carefully put away the candy wrappers.
I even bought only one lollipop.
Su Chengyi held the candy in his mouth and glanced at her empty palm.
Lin Zhiwan has probably been like this since childhood.
As big as the opportunity to go to school, as small as a 50-cent lollipop, everything can be given or given.
Raising her wrist and glancing at her watch, Su Chengyi stretched out her hand and waved it in front of her eyes.
“Give me the candy wrapper and I’ll throw it away.”
Lin Zhiwan was stunned for a moment, handed him the candy wrapper she had just received in the bag, and then took the plastic bag in his hand.
Su Chengyi turned around and ran across the road against the sun.
When he came back, he clenched one hand into a fist.
Lin Zhiwan has been staring at the place. As soon as he left, a taxi passed by.
Su Chengyi handed his fist to her.
Lin Zhiwan glanced at him inexplicably, and Su Chengyi raised her chin, motioning for her to touch it.
Lin Zhiwan obviously didn't know what a fist bump was. She stretched out her finger and poked it carefully.
She was actually a little scared.
Because of her hearing impairment and poor family background, the children in the village would often make fun of her since she was a child.
He tripped her twice, caught caterpillars and threw them on her, and squeezed juice from picked wild fruits and poured them on her.
Among these things that were enough to make others furious, Lin Zhiwan disliked the last one the most.
Because wild fruits stain clothes, it is difficult to wash them off.
She would feel it was a waste if the few clothes were ruined like this.
Also during the Chinese New Year, I deliberately chased her with firecrackers and blew them up. The reason is:
“The firecrackers are so loud, I wonder if the deaf can hear them.”
Whenever a new prankster toy came into the village canteen, she would be the first one to experiment on it.
The deepest impression on Lin Zhiwan was when a child handed her a box of chewing gum with a smile. She was flattered and went to take it carefully, only to see a big black beetle jump out of the box.
Are these actions malicious? That's not the case either.
Because the adults in the village are still kind to them, the naughty children will also be whipped by their parents when they return home.
Lin Zhiwan is not angry about this, she is just nervous and scared.
But the person standing in front of him was Su Chengyi, so Lin Zhiwan still mustered up the courage and poked his empty fist.
Su Chengyi smiled slightly and spread his palms.
It turned out to be a lollipop!
Lin Zhiwan’s eyes lit up.
She raised her face, subconsciously trying to make sure it was for her.
Su Chengyi seemed to understand her eyes and nodded.
Lin Zhiwan then boldly reached out to get it.
The second half of the lollipop was hidden in his shirt cuff. When she took it, she felt some resistance.
She hesitated for a moment and then used a little more strength.
The tail of the lollipop is actually connected to another one.
Lin Zhiwan was pleasantly surprised and then pulled back.
The colorful lollipops were brought out one after another, like greedy snakes.
It turned out that he bought a whole lollipop and hid it in his sleeve.
Finally finished.
Su Chengyi untied the cufflinks again and rolled up the cuffs.
For this little trick, the sleeves were tied so tightly just now, it was really hot.
But when I saw Lin Zhiwan holding a long string of lollipops, smiling with crooked eyebrows, I felt that it was worth the heat.
Life is so bitter, so you should eat more sweet things.
Until the two of them returned to Su Chengyi's house, Lin Zhiwan was still at ease and happy.
Is there anyone in the world who is more deceptive than Sister Lin?
A few lollipops, costing five yuan, can make me so happy.
Su Chengyi sat at the table, holding her chin and looking at her profile.
He obviously has a face that is as beautiful as a cypress.
After belatedly noticing Su Chengyi's gaze, Lin Zhiwan reacted and quickly put the candy into her small bag.
“Are you hungry? I’m going to cook.”
Su Chengyi thought for a moment and seemed to hesitate, but still nodded.
When I’m cooking, I’m banging pots and pans, so I’ll wait until later.
Ignoring Lin Zhiwan’s strong objections, Su Chengyi squeezed into the kitchen to attack her.
But he soon discovered that Lin Zhiwan seemed to be more efficient by herself.
I am not attacking but causing trouble.
So I had to stop, fold my arms and look aside.
The way Lin Zhiwan cooks can be described as pleasing to the eye.
The ingredients are processed in an orderly manner, with clean and efficient movements. Coupled with her serious look with lowered eyebrows, some people thought she was a chef filming a documentary.
Documentary?
Su Chengyi suddenly had a thought in his mind.
In the era of Internet bloggers, many accounts that record and share daily cooking routines have become popular.
No introduction, no explanation, just cook and eat quietly.
Lin Zhiwan is obviously very suitable for this path.
He secretly kept this idea in mind and prepared to discuss it together next time Lin Tong was there.
By the way, I don’t know how Lin Tong is doing now.
Su Cheng realized what Xu Yang said.
Xu Yang’s cousin seems to have been living abroad, and now she suddenly returned to China.
Her social circle must be those who are more open and enthusiastic. At first glance, it is a situation that Lin Tong will find difficult to parry.
Su Chengyi turned on her cell phone and sent a text message to Lin Tong’s cell phone number.
“How was it?”
It wasn't until the three dishes prepared by Lin Zhiwan were on the table that Lin Tong replied:
".---."
Su Chengyi couldn't help but laugh.
This is Morse Code's "life-saving".
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