The first thing I did was to find out

Chapter 388 Lotus Root Starch Meatballs
Qin Huai was a little unresponsive when he came out of Wang Gensheng's memory.

The memories he had seen before were all very long, whether it was Chen Huihong, Luo Jun or Qu Jing's memories, they were basically several days long. Luo Jun's last memory and Qu Jing's memory were so long that the flow of time was much faster, and unnecessary scenes passed by like watching a movie.

The memories of Wang Gensheng and Shi Dadan were very short, so short that Qin Huai felt that he didn't watch any content and it was gone. It couldn't even be considered a micro-movie, but at best two episodes of a short drama.

If the memories of these two people were put together, they could probably make up a book of memoirs.

Qin Huai thought about this while standing in the toilet cubicle and opening the game panel, wanting to take a look at the new menu before eating.

Yes, Qin Huai even remembered that he was going to eat, which shows how short his memory was this time.

In the illustration column, Wang Gensheng unexpectedly unlocked a new recipe.

Name: Wang Gensheng
Species: Xiezhi

Status: Waking up

Dream: 1/?

Recipe: [Lotus Root Flour Meatballs] (Click to view details)
Gift: None
It turned out to be lotus root powder meatballs.

Without any hesitation, Qin Huai clicked on the lotus root powder meatballs to view the details of the dish.

【Lotus Root Starch Meatballs Grade A】

Producer: Jinglixiang/Jiang Weijin

Dish details: This is a casual creation made by a well-known chef of a state-owned restaurant to please his apprentice. As a master chef of a state-owned restaurant, Jing Lixiang's daily snacks and recipes are extremely random, and he often makes whatever ingredients are available. It happened that his beloved apprentice sent all the lotus root powder in his home. For the sake of his beloved apprentice's family harmony, Master Jing had to pay for the materials himself and make a batch of lotus root powder balls for his beloved apprentice to take home, and by the way, give some to his favorite younger generation. This was the first snack that Wang Gensheng had eaten in a state-owned restaurant. It was the first time he clearly felt the meaning of the four words "sugar-coated bullet", which made this newcomer to the workplace realize that work is not easy. Within 1 hours after eating this dish, there is a high probability that the diners' emotional intelligence at work will be improved, and they will be better able to cope with workplace pressure.

Number of times that can be made in one day: (0/996 portions) (no more than 6 pieces per portion)
"Wow." Qin Huai couldn't help but exclaim.

He didn't expect that lotus root powder balls are actually a functional snack. Its buff is for the workplace and it is a must-have for office workers.

A bowl of lotus root starch meatballs every day will help you easily deal with leadership problems.

Well, it wasn't easy.

Maybe they can't cope with it.

But it can have a certain effect to a certain extent.

Qin Huai had guessed that the recipe this time was lotus root starch balls. After all, Wang Gensheng only took a bite of lotus root starch balls in his memory and didn't even drink his saliva, so it was difficult for him to imagine any other dishes besides lotus root starch balls.

Every dim sum he makes is A-grade. Chef Jing is really that amazing.

Qin Huai had been in the bathroom for a while. He was afraid that if he continued to study the recipe, there would not be much food left on the table when he returned.

He had confidence in Shi Dadan's appetite.

Qin Huai hurriedly pushed open the toilet cubicle, went out, washed his hands, and returned to the box.

In just a few minutes, the situation at the table changed. There was a tense atmosphere, as if a storm was about to break out, and everyone was eating nervously.

It goes without saying that Shi Dadan is the king of eating. He just buries his head in eating with an overwhelming momentum. He eats like a whirlwind and performs steadily.

Wang Gensheng might have been driven by the situation at the table. He didn't intend to eat very hard, but he couldn't help but eat a lot. However, he was old and his strength was limited. The consequence of eating too fast was that he would get full quickly. Before Qin Huai sat down, Wang Gensheng was almost full.

As for Gong Liang...

It was the first time Qin Huai saw Gong Liang eating like this.

Although Gong Liang would use all sorts of strategies and tricks to get meals and snacks, when he was eating, he was always relatively calm and leisurely, and he ate with an attitude of appreciating the food and savoring the delicacies.

Not today.

Today, Gong Liang's chopsticks were almost sending sparks when he picked up food. He felt as if he would starve to death if he picked up the food a second late.

Qin Huai:......

He just went to the bathroom. What happened?
What did Shi Dadan do just now? Was he so hungry that he ate the bowl?

The next second, Qin Huai knew it.

When Shi Dadan saw Qin Huai coming back, he waved to him enthusiastically, signaling him to sit down and eat as soon as possible, as eating was the most important thing.

Then Shi Dadan waved to the waiter: "Another bowl of rice, please!"

Only then did Qin Huai notice that the rice bowl in front of Shi Dadan was almost empty.

At this moment, Qin Huai also realized the seriousness of the matter. Without any hesitation, he quickly walked to his seat, sat down, picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

"Xiao Qin, would you like some rice? This pig head is delicious with rice!" Shi Dadan enthusiastically shared his dining experience.

Qin Huai waved his hands to decline. He knew that roasted whole pig's head was especially delicious with rice, but the prerequisite was that one had to be able to eat it.

I can't finish such a sumptuous meal today. I don't have enough stomach capacity to eat more. I can only eat the roasted whole pig's head alone without rice.

After the meal, Gong Liang didn't say a word.

This is not Gong Liang's style at all.

In fact, Gong Liang had made a draft in his mind. After seeing Shi Dadan's unusual chatting style and thinking, Gong Liang actually prepared some topics and questions that were not quite what a human would ask.

According to Gong Liang's plan, the dinner should be one where everyone tastes each dish after it is served. As a shareholder of Huang Ji, he would introduce Huang Shengli's signature dishes to the new friends, and everyone would happily eat for about ten minutes before starting a conversation.

As a result, there was no introduction, no joy, and not even a dozen minutes of eating first.

Wang Gensheng was full after 7 minutes of eating.

Gong Liang was slightly better and lasted until the 16th minute.

Qin Huai was delayed for some time because he went to the toilet, so he barely ate for 21 minutes. Then everyone watched Shi Dadan eat for the rest of the time, staring at him with wide eyes.

Gong Liang swallowed all the topics and questions. All the previous preparations were no longer important because at this moment Gong Liang had only one question in his mind.

Buddy, aren’t you full yet?

Can I still eat it?

There are so many dishes today, is it just right for the four of us to eat?

Wang Gensheng had seen how Shi Dadan ate buns in the Yunzhong cafeteria before, so he was well-accepted of Shi Dadan's appetite. He just thought that Shi Dadan had a particularly good appetite today and ate more than before.

Qin Huai was really a little shocked. Because he had not only seen how Shi Dadan ate buns in the Yunzhong Canteen, but also how he ate at Cao Guixiang's house. He knew how much Shi Dadan ate, but it was definitely not as exaggerated as today.

Does Shi Dadan also need the buff of reminiscing about the past when he eats? Cao Guixiang's dishes are delicious, but they are still not as good as sitting in the familiar Huang Ji, in the familiar box, and eating semi-familiar dishes.

They are monsters who love to eat memories and youth.

If we follow this line of thought and let Shi Dadan eat a few more meals at Huang's, maybe he can figure out the side quest.

As Qin Huai was thinking this, Shi Dadan finished his meal.

The main thing is that the food on the table has been almost eaten.

Gong Liang had gone from being confused at the beginning to being amazed now. When he saw Shi Dadan finally finish his meal, he exclaimed, "Mr. Shi's appetite is really... eye-opening. I have seen big eater competitions abroad before, but it is really... unheard of that someone like you, Mr. Shi, can have such a big appetite at your age."

Shi Dadan smiled naively: "I haven't tasted Huang's cooking for a long time. I suddenly couldn't control myself and ate a little more. Xiao Qin knows that I don't usually eat that much."

Qin Huai nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, Lao Shi usually eats about twenty buns for a meal."

Gong Liang:?
Wang Gensheng was a little curious. He took a sip of tea from his cup and asked, "Lao Shi, have you eaten at Huang Ji before? Aren't you from Guangdong? Why haven't you mentioned it before?"

Wang Gensheng's question startled Qin Huai, and he subconsciously looked at Shi Dadan, fearing that he might say something wrong. However, Shi Dadan calmly swept the plate and said calmly, "I've been here before. When doing business, I sometimes travel around."

Shi Dadan didn't say anything, but the audience would consciously imagine it.

Wang Gensheng suddenly realized: "No wonder you are so familiar with this road. I took the wrong road when I went out just now and you led me back."

"It's not that we're familiar with each other, I just walked around the area last night." Shi Dadan said with a smile, "Old Wang, you were so focused on the account that you turned right even though you could have walked straight across the street. I couldn't stop you."

Gong Liang's eyes lit up, and he found a new topic: "This area is actually worth visiting. I also live in the community opposite, next to Xiao Qin's house. This is the old city area. There used to be state-owned factories around it. Although the factories and dormitories have been demolished, there are still many old shops. I'll take you around next time when I have time."

"Accountant Wang, you worked in the cotton mill back then, so you must be familiar with this area, but it has actually changed a lot over the years. Do you remember where the grain and oil store was back then? That store is still there, selling grain and oil, as well as some nuts and groceries, and their fried peanuts are a specialty. Especially the small peanuts, which are fragrant and crispy and can't be bought anywhere else."

Shi Dadan asked, "Is it the grain and oil store at the entrance of the alley after turning right from Huang Ji? I went there when I was shopping yesterday. The fried peanuts were pretty good, so I bought some."

After saying that, Shi Dadan said to Wang Gensheng cheerfully, "These are the fried peanuts I brought from my house this afternoon."

Gong Liang:?
Are you a local and I am a local?

Qin Huai:?
No wonder Uncle Wang was full in just a few minutes. How much did he eat this afternoon?

Gong Liang did not give up and continued, "There is also a store that specializes in selling rice candy and sesame candy..."

Shi Dadan said excitedly: "I also saw this store yesterday and bought some sesame candy. Lao Wang, you also ate it this afternoon."

Gong Liang: ? ?

Gong Liang felt that he could still save the situation, so he thought about it and used all his tricks: "There is also a shrimp wonton from the old wonton shop..."

Shi Dadan was so excited that he felt like he had found a confidant: "I also went to that wonton shop yesterday. The small wontons were really good. But they were not as delicious as the pao made by Master Zheng, or the wonton made by Master Zou."

Gong Liang: …

No, buddy, you are local and I am local.

Didn't you guys arrive at the office last night? Why did you go everywhere? Do you like walking so much?

Qin Huai saw a desperate Gong Liang. It was the first time he saw Gong Liang's face full of despair. He even saw Gong Liang's inner thoughts at a glance, which was very rare. He also wanted to persuade Gong Liang not to compete anymore, because he couldn't win.

This person is also a local, a real local, a local in his previous life.

Qin Huai knew that he needed to change the subject. He needed to find a topic that Gong Liang would definitely be interested in and that was not obtrusive so that Gong Liang could have a way out.

Qin Huai thought for a few seconds and suddenly had a great idea.

He gave Shi Dadan a look and told him: Gold medal assistant, your role is not over today, you still have a scene to perform.

Shi DaDa:?

"Wow, I didn't expect there are so many old shops next to Huang's. Mr. Gong, you are really not nice. I have been in Gusu for several months and I have never seen you take the initiative to take me to visit these old shops." Qin Huai said with a smile.

Gong Liang knew that Qin Huai was just trying to smooth things over for him, so he quickly replied, "They are just some small shops that serve fresh food, but they are definitely not comparable to your cooking skills, Master Qin."

"If Master Qin is interested, I'll take you around the area when you're free."

"Okay, okay." Qin Huai smiled politely and forced a change of subject, "Mr. Gong, I heard that you particularly like to eat lotus root powder meatballs."

Gong Liang: Who said that? Who told you that? Who spread rumors about me? I, Gong Liang, basically don’t accept this kind of…

and many more.

Gong Liang hesitated for two seconds: "Really?"

"Yes, I heard about it some time ago. Actually, I am quite interested in the snack of lotus root powder meatballs. You know Luoluo likes to watch palace fighting dramas. The queens in those dramas eat lotus root powder meatballs every day. Luoluo is so greedy. He asked me several times but I didn't make it for him. It just so happens that I came to Gusu this time. The research on double crab buns has been completed. I was thinking about whether to make some new snacks. I just don't know if I can buy good quality lotus root powder in Gusu."

"I heard that you like lotus root powder meatballs, so I thought I should take this opportunity to study lotus root powder meatballs and make something that you like."

Gong Liang was deeply attracted by the words "made especially for you".

"Making it just for me... isn't that a bit too much trouble? Master Qin, you should..."

"It's not a bother, it's not a bother." Qin Huai said with a smile, "Making snacks for you, Mr. Gong, is my duty. How can it be a bother?"

Gong Liang was completely immersed in the emotion and didn't even have time to think about who spread the word that he liked to eat lotus root starch meatballs.

Shi Dadan saw that Qin Huai didn't need any help at all, so he said casually, "Oh, yes, I think I heard that you like to eat lotus root powder balls, Mr. Gong."

Gong Liang was shocked: "Have you heard of it?"

"Yes." Shi Dadan nodded sincerely, "Xiao Qin told me. Xiao Qin often talks to me about it. He said that you helped him a lot when he was in Gusu. He asked what dishes and snacks you like to eat, and whether you have any dietary restrictions."

Gong Liang was moved again.

Qin Huai silently gave Shi Dadan a thumbs up.

Sure enough, as long as people can accept that Shi Dadan might not be very normal and not very smart, everyone will believe whatever he says.

Who told him to be Dang Kang?

A sincere person who is not smart and only wants to make a living.

(End of this chapter)