sbdcsierra Chapter 116 Finding out the details
Chapter 116 Finding out the details
The red bean paste is extremely delicate and dense. The rich sweetness condensed from the beans after boiling and grinding spreads in the mouth. The most amazing thing is the salted egg yolk hidden in the center of the filling.
The salted egg yolks are carefully selected and deodorized, and the heat during the baking process produces rich oil.
The moment you bite into it, the oily, salty and fragrant taste rushes out like a surging wave, just right breaking through the sweetness of the outer filling. The salty and sweet flavors collide violently and blend perfectly.
Jiang Yu didn't like sweets that much before. Most of the cakes sold on the market were too sweet and greasy. After eating a few bites, his throat would feel tight, as if his mouth was covered with syrup. It was really hard to like them.
But the pastries made by Cheng Yuntao broke his previous fixed impression. They were sweet but not greasy, making people want to eat them again and again.
Halfway through the walk, Jiang Yu stared at the oil-paper bag in Cheng Yuntao's hand, which was shaking slightly with every step. He suddenly began to regret that he should have taken two more egg yolk pastries with him when he went out.
As soon as they stepped into the teahouse, the noise came like a tide, mixed with the lingering fragrance of tea and the sweet aroma of snacks, instantly enveloping the two of them.
Cheng Yuntao narrowed her eyes slightly and looked around. She saw tea drinkers either talking loudly or sipping tea with their heads down. It was a lively scene.
The two of them looked around carefully at the teahouses and soon found a familiar figure in a corner inside the teahouse. Li Fu was sitting there leisurely looking at the scenery outside the window, with steam rising from the teacup in front of him and the fragrance of tea wafting in the air.
"Uncle Li!" Cheng Yuntao saw it and a bright smile instantly broke out on her face. She hurried forward to greet him.
Li Fu looked up when he heard the voices. Seeing them, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He quickly stood up to greet them: "Hey, isn't this Yun Tao and Jiang Yu? What brings you two here today?"
"I made some egg yolk pastries this morning. I thought Uncle Li might like them, so I brought some over for you to try." Cheng Yuntao unfolded the oil paper package and pushed it in front of Li Fu.
Li Fu's eyes were immediately drawn to it. He saw several round, golden and shiny egg yolk pastries neatly arranged on the oil paper package. The outer skin was layered and shone with an attractive luster. The rich aroma kept drilling into his nose.
"Yuntao, you are so thoughtful. This looks delicious. I must try it."
Li Fu carefully picked up an egg yolk pastry and took a light bite. The pastry instantly broke between his teeth and the crumbs fell off. The soft and glutinous red bean paste and the salty and oily egg yolk filling spread together in his mouth. The rich taste made him praise it vaguely.
"It's really good, the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Yuntao, your craftsmanship is really getting better and better. It would be a shame if you didn't open a pastry shop!"
"Hahaha, thank you Uncle Li for the compliment. If you like it, I will send it back to you another day."
After a brief greeting, Cheng Yuntao stopped beating around the bush and turned to ask Li Fu about the theater owner.
"Uncle Li, you have a wide network of contacts in this city and are well-informed. We came here this time to ask you about someone."
"Do you know the owner of the theater in Nanfang City?"
Li Fu frowned slightly, sat back in his chair, tapped the table lightly with his fingers, and said after thinking for a moment.
"This theater owner is truly a mysterious figure. Very few people have ever seen his true face. Usually, his subordinates handle all sorts of miscellaneous matters."
"I only know his last name is Ji, and outsiders call him Boss Ji."
"Some say he's an old man, old enough to spend his days with nothing to do but make a cup of tea and sit in the theater, leisurely whileing away his time. Others say he's a wealthy young businessman from out of town, with investments in a wide variety of businesses, too numerous to count. Even worse, some say he's a beautiful and alluring woman, ruthless, and a master of the trade."
"In short, there are many different opinions, and there is no definite information."
Li Fu paused, picked up the teacup, blew gently on the tea leaves floating on the surface, took a sip, and continued, "But I do know a little piece of news."
"what?"
Cheng Yuntao instantly became alert and looked forward to Li Fu's answer.
"This man is a gourmet. He has traveled extensively and seen and tasted countless delicacies. Ordinary dishes don't appeal to him. He has a very picky palate and a bad temper, so he's not easy to please."
"I know this because my friend told me. He said that since he came to Junhua City, the chefs in the mansion have changed frequently, and it seems that no one is satisfied."
"Hey, what are you asking about him for?"
Li Fu couldn't understand what kind of relationship these two young people had with the theater owner, but as a friend, Li Fu kindly reminded them.
"This theater owner is no ordinary person. His methods are extremely cruel. It's best not to provoke him if you can."
Li Fu paused, his expression growing more serious. He scanned the two men's faces and continued, "I think you two are both good kids. If you encounter any difficulties, just tell your Uncle Li directly. Although Uncle Li doesn't have much ability, he's been around here for so long, he can always help out with some advice, which is better than you worrying about it blindly."
Cheng Yuntao saw that he had misunderstood, and waved her hands in a panic, explaining, "No, it's nothing. We have always been peaceful and at peace. How could we get into any trouble?"
"It was mainly because when I was strolling around the Nanfang Night Market last night, I discovered that the area in front of the theater was a good place for a stall, so I started to think about it."
"But we've also heard from others that the theater owner is no ordinary person, so we thought of asking the knowledgeable Uncle Li to see if he has any more detailed information."
Li Fu heard this and a look of understanding flashed across his face: "I see, but I'm afraid your approach won't work."
"In the past, many people coveted the crowds in front of the theater, but Boss Ji hated it most when people disrupted his business, and he had already issued a death order. Anyone who dared to provoke him would suffer a bad fate."
"Your craftsmanship is so good, you can set up a stall anywhere and your business will be good. Why do you insist on staying in front of the theater?"
Cheng Yuntao naturally understood Li Fu's good intentions. She stood up and said with a smile, "Thank you, Uncle Li, for reminding me. Yuntao understands."
"If you're free someday, please come over to my house. I'll definitely prepare some delicious dishes for you. But I have other things to do today, so I won't bother you any more. I'll be leaving now."
After Cheng Yuntao finished speaking, she winked at Jiang Yu, indicating that it was almost time to leave.
"Okay, okay, let's get together another day. Go and take care of your own things first."
Li Fu reached out and picked up a piece of egg yolk pastry again, and watched them leave with a smile.