Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 440 They have indeed become wealthy.
Ximen Langdong's thoughts were very simple and particularly pure.

That means we'll set off in a few days to travel and enjoy the scenery in various places.
No, it should be whether or not to bring He Yuzhu along when we go to various places for inspections and research.

As for why he had this idea...
That's because Simon Lang has higher and stricter requirements for food!
Although the soldiers in the guard battalion's cook squad did a really good job, according to Gao Cheng, the caramelized sugar was really well made, very authentic.

But they aren't professionals, after all.

Unlike He Yuzhu, who is not only a proper teacher and student, but also has exceptional talent.

If they were to bring him along as well, he would be in for a treat on the journey.

Fortunately, there are many things in the current world of Beijing that are not prohibited at all.

Just like that braised bear paw dish that Ximen Lang still reminisces about to this day, if you're lucky enough to run into one or two bears that accidentally fall and die...
If a bear is well-fed and its meat is at its most delicious, and it's just about to hibernate, wouldn't it be incredibly happy?
Even if no bear accidentally falls to its death, encountering other small animals that are not careful is perfectly acceptable!

So, I'm genuinely craving He Yuzhu's cooking. I also really want to see how far He Yuzhu, who has quite a talent for cooking, can ultimately reach under my tutelage.

Can he truly surpass his character in the original novel and become one of the top chefs in Beijing and the world? (In the original novel, He Yuzhu's skills were indeed excellent, and he was very talented, but to call him a top chef, one of the very few, seems a bit of a stretch.)
Of course, Simon Lang wasn't without other options.

On the contrary, with his current strength and status...

If he wants to, even if he only expresses the slightest desire in this regard.

Lao Luo and Bai Ling will definitely make arrangements for Ximen Lang's perfectly normal request as soon as possible.

Even if Ximen Lang wanted to be the master chef for state banquets, the so-called imperial chef!

No problem at all, we'll arrange everything for Ximen Lang right away!

And he gets to choose whichever he likes!
But like I said, it's unnecessary.

Ximen Lang has high standards when it comes to food, but not to that extent.

In addition, Zhu Zi is, after all, a character in the story, and also a neighbor of neighbors.

Therefore, Ximen Lang naturally preferred He Yuzhu as his choice.

However, he still had He Yushui to take care of, which made Ximen Lang hesitate.

However, considering how absurd it is that He Yuzhu even forgot to leave food for He Yushui...
Let me ask.

Perhaps if He Yuzhu were taken away from He Yushui, He Yushui's life would be better.

Thinking this, Ximen Lang asked He Yuzhu.

"Zhu Zi, it'll probably be in the next few days. Your sister-in-law and I are going to do research all over the country. It'll be at least a month or two before we're gone."

"I don't really like the food other people cook. So, would you be interested in coming with me? As for the compensation..."

"Don't worry about that. I'm so rich I only have money left! You should know about Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, and the others. Treat them the same way you would!"

"While your factory salary remains the same, I'll also give you a separate paycheck, plus free meals and accommodation! And do you know what the most important thing is?"

"Most importantly, by following me, you'll have access to a far wider variety of ingredients than you currently have! Especially some high-end ingredients."

“For example, abalone, lobster, shark fin, and sea cucumber might be difficult for others, but for me, it’s no problem at all!”

"Plus, there are quite a few people traveling with us, so the amount of food we have to prepare is enormous. Let's just say, we'll cook until you're sick of it! With so many opportunities to practice, how about it, are you interested?" Without a doubt, He Yuzhu was certainly interested.

He didn't even care about the money; what he valued was the opportunity to access a large amount of precious ingredients and practice his skills with them.

After all, opportunities are rare.

As for him, he also needs to practice a lot to become familiar with the Tan family cuisine, which is passed down in his family, so that he can carry forward and pass on this skill in the future.

But the rain was still so light, which made He Yuzhu very hesitant.

While He Yuzhu was struggling with his decision, he was still hesitating when he saw a good thing that was hard to find even with a lantern.

Jia Zhangshi, who wanted to have a good meal but didn't want He Yuzhu to miss this rare opportunity, spoke up directly.

"No wonder your dad gave you that nickname, 'Silly Pillar,' he really wasn't wrong! You're hesitating about something this good, what are you hesitating about? Hurry up and agree!"

Yi Zhonghai, who was standing nearby, followed suit immediately.

"Yeah, Zhu Zi, Lang Ge'er is really giving you face by inviting you to such a great opportunity. Since he's doing us a favor, we have to oblige. You're welcome."

As they talked, Yi Zhonghai started fawning over Ximen Lang again!

While that is indeed the case, is it necessary to be so blunt?

Didn't you see that Ximen Lang looked a little embarrassed?
He can't even flatter properly, really!
She pushed Yi Zhonghai aside and, putting herself in He Yuzhu's shoes, continued to persuade him.

"Zhu Zi, tell the old lady the truth, are you reluctant to part with your sister?"

After he finished speaking, He Yuzhu nodded directly.

Jia Zhang said unhappily.

"What's there to worry about with your sister? Even though you're not home, we're still here! It's just a matter of adding another pair of chopsticks. Do you think we'd let her go hungry?!"

"It's only been a little over a month, hasn't it? Just let the rainwater come to our house to eat, and have your sister-in-law help take care of it. I guarantee she'll take better care of it than you, your unreliable brother! Now you can rest assured, right?"

"How am I unreliable?"

Seeing that He Yuzhu still had the nerve to say such a thing, Yi Zhonghai, whose rationality finally returned after being bumped by Jia Zhangshi, put on his elder's demeanor and said irritably.

"You have the nerve to say that! Who was so busy cooking for others last time that they forgot about Yushui? If it weren't for your sister-in-law and your aunt helping to take care of her, Yushui would probably be starving by now!"

Bringing up old grievances completely silenced He Yuzhu, leaving him utterly speechless.

Since we've already discussed things to this extent, what else is there to say?

It's either the Jia Zhang family or the Yi Zhonghai family; He Yuzhu and He Yushui, brother and sister, can just choose whichever they like.

Especially after the neighbors in the courtyard became generally well-off, people started to say, "Where does He Yushui go to eat? Will they let her go hungry?"

There was absolutely no need for He Yuzhu to hesitate about this or that!
Therefore, it was an instant agreement, and He Yuzhu joining Ximen Lang's team was done right away.

(End of this chapter)