Chapter 83

"Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, rich and delicious!"

"This taste is truly superb! The more you eat, the more fragrant it is, the more you eat, the more you want to eat."

Seeing Director Shen praising the deep-fried five-spice rolls endlessly, the Procurement Director and the Cafeteria Director also hurriedly picked up their chopsticks.

"Director Feng, Director Zhao, leave some for me!"

Seeing the plate of deep-fried five-spice rolls rapidly disappearing, Director Shen, who was the guest, couldn't help but get anxious.

Director Feng smiled: "Don't worry, Director Shen, there are other dishes coming."

Director Shen praised: "It really lives up to its reputation. Director Cao's cooking skills are high!"

The Cafeteria Director said exaggeratedly: "Director Shen, we are basking in your glory. Director Cao is usually very busy, and there's a line of leaders waiting to invite him to cook."

Director Shen said happily: "Then I'll have to toast Director Cao a few more times later to thank him for cooking such delicious food for me in his busy schedule."

"Director Shen, this cold wood ear mushroom is also good, try it."

Director Feng took a bite of the cold wood ear mushrooms and immediately recommended it to Director Shen.

Director Shen took a bite and his eyes lit up: "Refreshing and delicious, really good."

A moment later, Liu Lan brought out another dish.

The rich aroma and the golden-red color made one's appetite soar.

Director Shen's eyes shone as he swallowed his saliva: "It's actually Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin!"

This is a traditional famous dish, which not only requires picky ingredients but also superb cooking skills.

Director Shen couldn't wait to pick up a piece, and when he ate it, he was intoxicated.

The sweet and sour deliciousness instantly swept across his taste buds, without the slightest greasiness.

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, exuding a rich meaty aroma.

This one bite was full of happiness.

Rolling Steel Factory

In the guest dining room, the three directors started a battle for the food.

All etiquette for guests was thrown aside.

The delicious Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin made the three of them unwilling to give in to each other.

It was as if they would never be able to eat it again if they missed it today.

"Director Feng! Director Zhao! You guys aren't being fair!"

"Isn't such delicious food fair enough?"

"No, the food is delicious, but you guys are treating me too much like I'm not a guest!"

"The food is here!"

Before the taste of the Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin had dissipated, a plate of Shredded Pork with Beijing Sauce was placed on the table.

"Delicious!"

"This taste is no worse than Quanjude!"

"Director Cao's cooking skills are high!"

This dish was salty and sweet, with a rich sauce flavor, leaving the three of them with sauce all over their mouths.

"The three of you, eat slowly. Our Director is currently making noodles for you."

Liu Lan said with a smile: "You must save some room, don't miss our Director's specialty."

Director Shen's eyes shone: "Then I must try it."

In a little while, Liu Lan and Cao Cao Weiguo walked into the dining room together, carrying the noodles.

Four large bowls of noodles were placed on the table, the colorful and fragrant braised noodles were eye-catching.

"Director Shen, nice to meet you for the first time."

"Director Cao, I've heard a lot about you. Seeing you today, the reputation is well-deserved!"

Cao Cao Weiguo served the noodles to Director Shen: "I heard that Director Shen's hometown is in Henan, so I specially made a pot of braised noodles. Try it and see if it suits your taste."

Director Shen thanked him: "Director Cao is very thoughtful."

Looking at the colorful and fragrant braised noodles in front of him, Director Shen was quite nostalgic, picked up the bowl, and shoveled it into his mouth.

"Mmm! Fragrant!"

"This broth is so fresh, these noodles are so chewy! The meat sauce has a lingering fragrance!"

"Director Cao, these braised noodles you made are absolute perfection!"

Director Shen praised the bowl of noodles endlessly.

Cao Cao Weiguo was not surprised by this.

These braised noodles were based on Henan braised noodles, with his own ideas added.

The bone broth was fragrant and delicious, and the meat sauce was stir-fried with ginger and garlic.

The noodles were made with high-quality high-gluten white flour, mixed with an appropriate amount of salt and alkali, and kneaded with warm water into a dough softer than dumpling dough.

Repeatedly kneaded with skillful force to make it chewy and tough, then rolled into noodle sheets four fingers wide and twenty centimeters long.

The rich bone broth was paired with chewy noodles, seasoned with the exclusive meat sauce.

Although this bowl of braised noodles was not as authentic as Henan braised noodles, the taste was definitely fresh and fragrant enough.

Director Feng and Director Zhao also held their large bowls and ate heartily.

Everyone was sweating profusely from eating.

"Delicious! So delicious that my brain is numb!"

"Cao Weiguo! These noodles you made are just too fragrant!"

"If you were to open a shop outside, you'd be making a fortune!"

Everyone was a foodie; whether the taste was good or not, they knew as soon as they put it in their mouths.

The noodles were chewy and soft, the broth was fresh and delicious, and those meat bits were even more stunning and memorable.

Watching the three of them eating wolfishly, Cao Cao Weiguo also got an appetite.

He picked up his large bowl and started eating noisily.

Everyone was eating noodles with their heads down, not even in the mood to toast each other.

They finished the large bowl of braised noodles, including the noodles and broth.

Only then did they lean back on their chairs, satisfied, rubbing their big bellies with lingering aftertaste.

"Director Cao, I will never forget this meal for the rest of my life!"

Director Shen gave Cao Cao Weiguo a thumbs up: "Your cooking skills are definitely top-notch! Awesome!"

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled happily: "I'm relieved that Director Shen is satisfied."

This meal made Director Shen very happy.

The matter of the pigs was naturally easy to talk about.

After an intimate consultation between Director Feng and Director Shen.

Director Shen patted his chest and guaranteed that he would leave at least one pig for the Rolling Steel Factory at the end of the year.

With this pig as a foundation, they could finally have a good year-end.

They wouldn't be scolded by leaders, cursed by workers, or accidentally face disciplinary action during the New Year.

The two directors felt relieved, truly happier than the New Year.

Cao Cao Weiguo held his wine and chatted with Director Shen about things in the village.

After all, he also held the position of procurement officer.

As the director of the commune breeding farm, Director Shen did not have a high position but had significant connections.

He knew many people in the surrounding villages and in the city.

From bureau chiefs and factory managers down to village heads and team leaders.

Director Shen could talk to all of them.

"Director Cao, in the future, no matter which village you go to, call me if you have anything or nothing."

Director Shen said proudly: "In the dozen or so villages in the commune, my face still carries some weight."

Cao Cao Weiguo toasted him happily, and Director Shen did not refuse.

The four of them toasted each other, their spirits high.

They didn't stop until they finished three bottles of Xifeng liquor.