Chapter 128

"To tell you the truth, these things belonged to my master and senior brother. They were palace cuisine chefs. I am the 'second master of the ladle.' You are young and might not understand, but only useless apprentices go out to restaurants to hold the ladle."

The man said this and felt a bit bored, sighed, and said: "The two of them are old, and I don't have a unit, so I can only sell this set of tools to exchange for food. Don't mind it."

Li Li Xuewu nodded solemnly. Craftsmen wouldn't sell the tools of their trade to eat unless they had no other way.

Qin Qiong sells his horse, Yang Zhi sells his sword.

A penny can stump a hero. Who hasn't had a low point in life?

"Just give me 15 yuan for all these things. Seeing you want to learn cooking, we can be considered people in the same trade. I'll give you a tool box of my senior brother's as a gift."

Li Li Xuewu took a dark, shiny wooden box and examined it carefully.

The man tapped the wooden box lid with his index finger and said to Li Li Xuewu: "You see, it's sandalwood. It was specially made by someone when my senior brother finished his apprenticeship. We 'second' apprentices don't have one."

The man stroked it and said: "Don't mind it. My senior brother isn't gone; his leg is broken, he's leaning on crutches, and no one is willing to hire him. He can't be a cook and can't earn food money, so..."

Li Li Xuewu interrupted with a smile: "Look at what you're saying. We're all men, how could I mind this? It's you who are righteous to give me this."

Li Li Xuewu had heard of palace cuisine in his future life, but it was hyped up as very mysterious, but everyone said it wasn't very authentic. It seemed this person and his master and senior brother were inheritors of palace cuisine.

Li Li Xuewu took out 15 yuan and handed it to the man, saying: "I've taken advantage of you today. Give me an address, and when I have time, I'd like to visit, and ask for advice from your master and your senior brother."

He deliberately didn't give more, just to owe this "favor," which would be convenient for visiting later.

Li Li Xuewu always did things this way. He would never listen to the seller talk about how hard they were or how miserable their life was and give more money, pretending to be generous, because firstly, he didn't know if it was true or not, so he wouldn't be a sucker; secondly, if they were truly miserable, giving money this way would easily hurt them.

The man took the money, bowed to Li Li Xuewu, and said: "You are a person of standing. I live in the alley over here, Courtyard 22. When you get to the courtyard, just mention Yang the Second, and you'll find me. I'm supporting my master and senior brother now. Come over for a cup of tea when you have time."

Li Li Xuewu took a look; it was the alley next to Wen San'er's. He replied: "Good, good, then I'll bother you when the time comes."

"You're too polite."

Parting with Master Yang, Li Li Xuewu pushed his bicycle and walked out of the market.

Li Li Xuewu just had this social hobby and ability; he could strike up a conversation with anyone he met, and even a mute could chat with him for a while.

It's not just the meaning of "relying on parents at home and friends when out," but everyone in this society has their own unique field and abilities that others can't compare with.

Communicate more, make more friends, even if you can't learn their skills, you can broaden your horizons and learn knowledge. This is a pleasure of exploration.

After leaving the second-hand market, Li Li Xuewu turned into the supply and marketing cooperative at the street corner.

At this time, the supply and marketing cooperative was about to close, and the sales clerk was driving customers away. That's right, driving them away.

Li Li Xuewu hurriedly squeezed to the daily necessities counter, pointed at the thermos bucket, and said: "Hello, help me get two thermos buckets."

The sales clerk was already preparing to drive Li Li Xuewu away, but seeing Li Li Xuewu had put the tickets and money on the counter, she took them and handed two thermos buckets to Li Li Xuewu.

"Hurry up! We're closing, don't delay us from getting off work!"

Carrying the two thermos buckets, he followed the crowd out of the door. Li Li Xuewu was still thinking that this supply and marketing cooperative would be "closed" and "off work" in the future.

He didn't delay anymore. Taking advantage of the fact that it was getting dark, he put the thermos buckets into his space, rode his bicycle, and rode toward the side of the lake. He arrived in less than 5 minutes.

The place wasn't too easy to find, a not-so-small courtyard, not far from Wen San'er's area. There was a guard at the entrance of the alley. Seeing Li Li Xuewu stop his bicycle at the entrance, he walked over.

He hadn't heard there was a health center in this area.

The guard saluted and said: "Comrade, who are you looking for?"

Li Li Xuewu returned the salute, took out his work permit to show the other party, and said: "I'm looking for a Master Shang to consult on something, introduced by He He Yuzhu from our factory."

The guard looked at Li Li Xuewu's permit, returned it, and said: "Please wait a moment."

After speaking, he went into the courtyard.

When Li Li Xuewu came, he brought a small jar of Northeast loose liquor, which was on the back seat of the bicycle. At this time, he parked his bicycle against the wall, didn't look at the large courtyard, and just lit a cigarette and smoked.

Before long, a fat old man wearing a white apron followed the guard out. Seeing the guard pointing at Li Li Xuewu, he walked over.

"Who are you?" the fat old man asked, looking up.

Only then did Li Li Xuewu turn his head. Seeing the attire of this person, he knew he was a peer of Sha Zhu. He hurriedly extinguished the cigarette in his hand and introduced himself: "Hello, Master Shang, I'm a childhood friend of He He Yuzhu from the same courtyard. I have something I'd like to consult you about."