Food Intelligence King

Chapter 98 Chen Taotao's Go Teacher
Grandpa Yu is still driving that Yu7.

After his female friend got out of the car, she didn't go anywhere else. Instead, she found a shady wall and leaned against it.

Yu Shaochun asked with concern, "What's wrong with you? Are you having another episode of low blood sugar?"

“No,” Wei Xiaoxi shook her head, her face a little pale. “Brother Yu, I just get a little carsick.”

Yu Shaochun regretted it after hearing that.

"If I had known, I wouldn't have driven it here. We could have just taken a taxi."

Wei Xiaoxi said with a sense of helplessness: "Taking a taxi is probably the same. They've all switched to green license plates now, and I'm not used to riding in them."

Then she forced a smile at Yu Shaochun, "You always spend money when I come back, so let me do it this time."

Yu Shaochun pointed to the steamed bun shop in the community canteen not far away, "Let's not spend any money today, let's just have a simple steamed bun."

Wei Xiaoxi looked in the direction the other person was pointing.

The storefront isn't large, but the signboard is quite eye-catching.

She felt that a simple meal at such a small shop was quite nice.

On previous occasions, Yu Shaochun had taken her to fancy hotels and upscale clubs for meals, which she wasn't used to.

The two went outside for some fresh air and rested for a while until Wei Xiaoxi's face regained its color before heading back to the shop.

As soon as Wei Xiaoxi entered the door, she smelled a familiar scent.

The steam rising from the kitchen carried a hint of crab meat aroma.

Considering it was a steamed bun shop, Wei Xiaoxi quickly guessed, "Crab roe soup dumplings? I didn't expect to find them here. Brother Yu, where did you find this shop?!"

Yu Shaochun was a little smug:
"You should spend more time online; his shop is quite popular lately."

When Chen Zhou saw the two enter the store, he greeted the customers.

The three introduced themselves to each other.

Compared to Grandpa Yu, Teacher Wei looks much more unassuming, wearing a black and white checkered shirt and round-framed glasses; she's just a refined and cultured auntie.

Chen Zhou said to the two of them:
"You've come at the perfect time; I just started steaming these buns."

Grandpa Yu gave an awkward laugh.

Actually, they arrived much earlier.

However, seeing the expectation in Wei Xiaoxi's eyes, Lao Yu felt very gratified: finding Xiao Chen was definitely the right decision.

Soon, the steamed buns were ready.

Teacher Wei's are specially made large crab roe soup dumplings, which must be served separately.

After the dumplings were served, Yu Shaochun stared wide-eyed at their enormous size.

Why is it so big?

He did send pictures to Chen Zhou back then, explaining what kind of effect he wanted.

Chen Zhou also gave his assurance.

But he didn't expect Chen Zhou to make such a large one, with a diameter longer than his hand.

This isn't quite what you ordered, Xiao Chen.

This is bad.

Grandpa Yu quickly added, "My son usually makes buns this big. This time, he made them extra big."

Wei Xiaoxi exclaimed happily, "He did a fantastic job this time! This is exactly what I wanted to eat!"

Grandpa Yu then changed his tune and agreed: "Yes, my little friend has always had good skills."

He thought to himself: This kind of professional matter should be left to professionals.

Teacher Wei then focused her attention on the crab roe soup dumplings in front of her.

The large soup dumplings lay lazily on the plate.

The rich, flowing dark golden broth inside was faintly visible. Even after being placed firmly, the broth was still gently sloshing around inside the bun.

Through the dough, you can vaguely see the generous amount of crab roe and crab meat that have settled at the bottom.

Once Grandpa Yu's steamed buns and pickled cucumbers were served, Teacher Wei couldn't wait to start eating.

Use chopsticks to pry open a small opening, and the golden, glistening broth immediately gushes out.

The steamed buns were big enough, and the plate was big enough too.

Teacher Wei didn't use a straw; she switched to a small spoon.

The rich, oily aroma of crab roe and the relatively sweet taste of crab meat are enveloped in the mellow flavor of the broth, making this soup incredibly delicious.

After enjoying the soup, try the filling. The crab roe is sandy and a generous spoonful is incredibly satisfying.

Hand the spoon to your left hand, then pick up the chopsticks and tear off a piece of the bun wrapper.

Feel the softness and elasticity of the dough.

Then we ate while chatting.

While the two were eating and chatting, Chen Zhou had already returned to the kitchen.

He settled down and became a contented small business owner.

I only occasionally overhear customers talking about calligraphy and paintings.

"Teacher Wei, I have something to ask you about Go."

Teacher Wei smiled and said, "Xiao Chen, go ahead and ask. If it's something I don't know, I should be able to find out for you."

Grandpa Yu added simply, "Wei Xiaoxi is a professional sixth dan."

Chen Zhou knows about steamed buns, but he doesn't really know much about Go.

The other party is a professional and definitely knows their stuff.

He thought to himself: This time I've finally found someone who understands, someone I can ask for advice.

So Chen Zhou told him about Tao Tao's situation.

"Teacher Wei, my daughter is five years old this year and we would like to find a class to learn Go. Do you have any recommendations? The price shouldn't be too high. We'd like to give her a basic introduction to Go."

After thinking carefully, Teacher Wei gave her answer:

“If you don’t like it, you can send your daughter to me. My child is abroad, and my husband and I don’t have much to do. We can just take care of her for fun. He’s also a sixth-dan, so we can give her some early education together without any problem.”

Grandpa Yu looked like he was about to agree.

Chen Zhou smiled and thanked him, saying, "Then I'll thank you on behalf of my daughter."

Teacher Wei is very kind. "It's alright, I really like the buns you made today. These crab roe soup dumplings are so big, it must have taken a lot of effort."

The topic has finally returned to Chen Zhou's comfort zone.

He told the two of them the story of the fishing guy who accidentally stumbled upon a paradise and found crab roe buns, and also shared some of his thoughts on soup dumplings.

Of course, we also had to give a few words of praise to Grandpa Yu's crabs.

I had a very pleasant chat with the two elderly people.

After finishing his meal, Yu Shaochun remembered Wei Xiaoxi's motion sickness.

He thought to himself: I can't let him ride back in my car again. It's not right for him to throw up after finally getting a meal of steamed buns.

So he said to Chen Zhou, "Xiao Chen, I'll have to trouble you to give Teacher Wei a ride. Your car isn't an electric car, is it?"

"No trouble at all, I happen to be driving a gas-powered car."

The three waited in the shop for a short while.

Ms. Lin helped drive the car to the front of the gate.

Chen Taotao also came over and politely greeted the two elderly people.

Chen Zhou patted her little head and leaned forward a bit, saying, "From now on, you'll learn Go with Grandma Wei."

Chen Taotao blinked and, in a childish voice, changed her address, saying, "Hello, teacher~"

"This child is so well-behaved."

The master and apprentice hit it off immediately upon their first meeting.

When Chen Zhou took Teacher Wei home, he didn't let Tao Tao come along. He acted as her personal driver, taking the old lady home.

The two chatted casually for a bit on the way.

Teacher Wei gives the impression of being a very pure person.

He enjoys playing Go and makes a living from it, much like Chen Zhou in his current situation.

However, the other party also enjoys practicing calligraphy in his spare time.

She got to know Grandpa Yu because he liked Teacher Wei's calligraphy and asked for several pieces.

Teacher Wei seemed to have a strong impression of a recent competition, and he got a little carried away while talking about it.

However, Chen Zhou didn't quite understand it either.

The last thing he remembered was that the other person said: "Go is all about quick battles and quick victories."

The chess-playing style matches the diners' preferences given in the intelligence.

(End of this chapter)