Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

Besides industry, the two best industries for Li Xiuhe in later generations were actually restaurants and bathhouses.

However, we must proceed step by step, considering the current situation and our foreign policy.

The only way to start is to gradually build a business from small eateries like breakfast shops or bathhouses.

Although she had no hands to do, she had almost no experience in cooking or management.

But you have to understand, these days, people have to muster up a lot of courage to set up a street stall.

Those who can open stores directly are definitely at the forefront.

Even if she doesn't know anything, as long as Li Xiuhe is determined, she can still learn how to get first place.

But if things remain the same, whether it works or not, it's just to give my wife and mother-in-law face.

It's often said that debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay.

What is owed to the mother-in-law will eventually be borne by her other children.

Fortunately, Li Xiulian's two remaining older sisters married far away; otherwise, with so many people, it would have been a real headache for him.

"Can we open a shop now?"

"You're thinking of taking over a store anyway, isn't this the same principle?"

Lu Weiguo replied with a smile.

"That's different. The shop at the street corner is, in essence, a branch of the supply and marketing cooperative. It's like they're working for the cooperative," Wu Guifen said.

This is similar to the purchasing station under Lu Weiguo.

Li Xiulian had this idea because she saw that Lu Weiguo was capable.

"Sure, we have to be the first to try a crab. Otherwise, we lack the skills and the ability, and if we're not bold enough, then there's really no way we can succeed."

Lu Weiguo's words were quite tactful.

With Li Xiuhe's proud and arrogant attitude, could she do any other job?

Actually, it would be best for her to set up a stall on both sides of the street, but can she endure that hardship?

Although she is no longer a teacher, she still works in the kitchen and is entitled to subsidized food rations.

If it weren't for saving face, would I have come to him to borrow money?

"Mom, sister, brother-in-law, can I think of something?"

"No rush."

Lu Weiguo has now given a clear answer to this matter.

However, Wu Guifen was clearly still a little uncomfortable.

Especially in front of him, her son-in-law.

If your own daughter is having an affair, what about your other daughters?

Is she also so fickle and promiscuous?

But Lu Weiguo had long ago placed Wu Guifen in the same position as his own parents.

Seeing that his mother-in-law was in low spirits, Lu Weiguo got up and said he was going to cook two more dishes to show off his skills.

"We can't just celebrate Jia Cheng's birthday today. It's also my and Xiu Lian's wedding anniversary. I'll cook a few dishes for the adults, and we can have a good drink together."

Wu Guifen dotes on her grandson, so she makes all the sweet dishes that he loves.

People from Northeast China tend to use stronger flavors at this time of year.

There's an old saying in Northeast China: "Salty food tastes good, bland food causes coughing." This saying originated from this period.

In those days, salt was a relatively precious commodity for every household.

The food was bland, and the whole family started coughing. They reminded the person in charge of cooking.

If you make it salty, it will have flavor and give you the energy to work.

Li Xiulian blushed even more when Lu Weiguo said that.

She really stole the show today, especially in front of her third sister.

Although this wasn't her personality, she lived better than anyone else when she returned home.

Her clothing and appearance were particularly outstanding.

I no longer have to wear my third sister's clothes.

After downing a small glass of liquor, she even felt at one point that this was the best kind of life.

The sense of pride she felt made her quite comfortable.

"Shall I help you?"

"No need. It's your wedding anniversary, you're the eldest son, and besides, it's the child's birthday, a day of suffering for the mother. Today, the men should work! You all rest."

Seeing that the child was outside, Lu Weiguo then spoke to the women inside the house.

He didn't want to subject Lu Jiacheng and his brother to that kind of difficult education.

The birth of the child was indeed a gift from him and Xiulian, but the bond the child brought, as well as the little things in life, were also gifts from the child.

No one owes anyone anything; it's just about keeping each other company.

Lu Weiguo got right to work, and the cleaver flew through the kitchen.

Several women, holding wine glasses, stood inside the house and joined in the fun.

"Third sister, if you want to open a breakfast shop, you'll have to learn to cook sooner or later. The head chef at a restaurant is either someone from your own family or someone you know."

As Lu Weiguo spoke, he sautéed scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant, then added a little sugar.

The three women looked on with curiosity.

Half sugar is usually used to enhance flavor; it's not added at this time except when making caramel.

Lu Weiguo stirred the sugar in the pot three times with a large spoon. The sugar had just melted and hadn't started to change color yet.

Only then did Lu Weiguo begin cooking.

"Heat the pan and then add cold oil. It's not about heating the pan dry, but about heating the pan with oil and then pouring the hot oil out."

Using the same method, Lu Weiguo began cooking the second dish.

Mu Shu pork, Mu Shu persimmon, and finally Lu Weiguo served a dish of stir-fried pork with chili peppers to go with the drinks.

Three dishes were served.

Even Li Guangrong, who was watching the child at the door, was attracted by the sight.

Mu Shu Pork features golden, fluffy eggs and tender pork slices, bursting with the flavors of spring with every bite.

Lu Weiguo used a special method for making Mu Shu Persimmon: the eggs were fried until fluffy, one egg made a plateful, and every bite was coated with sauce.

As for stir-fried pork with chili peppers, it's the perfect accompaniment to alcohol. A bite of chili pepper followed by a sip of alcohol, and even the gods wouldn't leave.

In an instant, no one in the room wanted to speak.

The two children were handed over directly to Lu Weiguo.

The four people in the room were like gluttons, only focused on eating with their heads down.

"This is so delicious! It's even better than what the chefs at the state-run cafeteria make. Compared to this, the food in our kitchen is practically pig swill!"

Li Xiuhe's belly was round and bulging from eating, and when she leaned back, she looked like a small mountain peak.

Lu Weiguo glanced at her; no wonder that parent liked her.

With a figure like that, an eighteen-year-old boy wouldn't like it, but when the thirty-something-year-old Deng saw it, he felt like he had struck gold!

This was also the first time Li Xiulian had eaten food prepared with the restaurant skills of Lu Weiguo.

Her cheeks were puffed out, and her eyes sparkled as she looked at Lu Weiguo.

Worship, unparalleled worship.

If you want to win a woman's heart, you must first win her stomach.

"Brother-in-law, will you teach me how to cook? I've decided to open a breakfast shop!!"

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Everyone inside the room laughed.

"Alright, with your gluttony, you'll eat yourself out of business if you open your own shop."

Wu Guifen's face also broke into a smile.

"No, even if I'm learning, I might not be as skilled as my brother-in-law."

Li Xiuhe stared at Lu Weiguo with a pleading look on her face, which resembled Li Xiulian's by about 50%.

It almost made him dizzy after drinking two cups of liquor.

"Steamed buns, fried dough sticks, tofu, soy milk, plus two stir-fries—that's more than enough to open a breakfast shop, Third Sister. As for the money, take as much as you can."

We'll help you figure out the rest, but... before you open the shop, you absolutely must clarify things with Wang Guidian."