"Teacher, your cooking is so delicious, I want to learn to be a chef from you in the future." Yang Shushu said, his mouth greasy from eating, and he didn’t forget to praise the dishes as he ate.
The little guy’s words drew everyone’s attention, and Boss’s wife even jokingly asked, "Shushu, you didn’t say that during the New Year. At that time, you said you wanted to learn from your third uncle, to study and pursue a government position."
The little guy thought about it, torn between choices, and finally said, "Then I’ll learn to be a chef and study as well. Wouldn’t that work?"
Yang Shushu’s words made everyone burst into laughter, "Hahaha."
After the laughter subsided, they heard Yang Dong also saying, "The food really is delicious, much better than what the fancy restaurants serve."
The whole family looked at Yang Dong, who sure dared to say so, as if he had dined in many fancy restaurants. Boss’s wife couldn’t help but ask, "Fourth brother, what fancy restaurants have you eaten at?"
While eating, Yang Dong replied, "We ate in Lin County last time, Boss and second brother ate too. If you don’t believe me, ask them."
"Yeah, we did eat at a restaurant in Lin County last time: it wasn’t Yuelai Restaurant, and I can’t remember the name; it truly wasn’t as good as Li Fugui’s cooking," Boss Yang Chun said.
"Indeed, Li Fugui’s cooking is much tastier," Yang Gang, the second brother, echoed.
Feeling a bit embarrassed by the compliments, Li Fugui said, "Don’t say that, I still have a lot to learn."
The family continued to eat, and Old Man Yang asked, "Fugui, how long do you plan to stay this time? Are you leaving again?"
"Uncle, I can’t stay for many days; I have to go out again in a few days." He had grown accustomed to being outside: creating dishes while also searching for Xiaotian made life quite enjoyable for him.
"Ah, where do you plan to go this time?" Old Man Yang asked, knowing very well why the young man wanted to venture out.
"I haven’t decided where to go yet. I’ll think about it when I get back." He had returned too hastily and hadn’t yet decided on the next destination.
"Wherever you go, don’t forget to send a message home. Don’t be like your third brother, who’s been gone for so many days without any news." Old Man Yang, having had a little drink, began to complain.
"Mhm, Uncle, I will send messages," Li Fugui promised.
Not long afterwards, Yang Dong asked, "How are you with cooking fish?"
This question stumped Li Fugui, who hadn’t yet researched any fish dishes. "I don’t know how to cook fish yet."
All they heard Yang Dong say was, "That won’t do, you’ve got to research it. Our family is about to start selling fish."
Reminded by Yang Dong, Li Fugui also thought it made sense. Since he hadn’t found his next destination yet, he could go to Lin County, where people were particularly skilled at preparing fish dishes. He looked at Chu Lian, "Brother-in-law, for our next place, let’s go to Lin County and learn about fish dishes there."
Chu Lian nodded, not expecting Yang Dong to make such a good point. They were indeed weak at preparing fish dishes. "Okay, then you can take everyone to Lin County in a few days."
"There are a few friends in Lin County; you can meet them when you get there," Wang Xiangxiang interjected.
As soon as Lin County was mentioned, Yang Dong began to chatter, "You must visit the Grand Theater when you get to Lin County; I guarantee you’ve never seen anything like it. It’s just amazing..."
"Sure, I’ll definitely go see it," Li Fugui replied with a smile.
The meal was a joyful one, and after finishing, Li Fugui, Chu Lian, and Wang Xiangxiang rushed back to Shibao Town.