National Tide 1980

"These three cups of ice cream have a really big impact!"

Hearing this, Ning Weimin couldn't help but admire him sincerely.

"To tell you the truth, when I heard the word 'Giesling' just now, I couldn't help but feel happy. I thought that your friend is too narrow-minded. Just because I didn't enjoy a meal, I really can't remember someone. I will be a lifelong enemy of Shilin."

"When you open a restaurant, you always lean on others like Shilin. It's like you can't stand if you don't rely on others. Not only do you steal other people's methods and poach other people's people, but you also try to exploit hot spots and forcefully join them. His glory. He deliberately led people to misunderstand that he was a branch opened by him in Shilin. He was probably convinced that he was far away from Jinmen and couldn't argue with him. This is a bit bullying. "

"But after I heard about it, I didn't think so. The so-called insight into worldly affairs is knowledge, and understanding of people is knowledge. Let me tell you something. Your friend, Mr. Li, although his character is not very kind. He is good at speculation and also A bit greedy. But he is good at thinking, good at learning, and can make progress step by step, and his business ability should not be underestimated. Otherwise, there are so many people in the Ma Family Garden, how could he be the only one who can climb up through the Ma Family's Young Master Sun? "

"He definitely did not change his destiny by luck or a good opportunity. He is good at calculation and has a clear mind. He knows how to use the limited resources around him correctly. He is also insightful and knows how to eat with high-end guests. It requires a comprehensive sense of experience. The important thing is not what to eat, but how to eat. Things like piano and record player are tricks that I admire. They are worth learning and learning from."

"To be fair, this is also a skill. In any era, it is impossible for most people to start from scratch like him. Nor can any store that imitates others can do a decent job. The latecomers will always be able to do so. Even if you are from a business family, how many people can do business like he does?"

Ning Weimin highly praised Li Li, but Kang Shude couldn't help but laugh.

"Let me just say, you and Li Li are very similar. It seems that you really understand him with these words directed at you. It shows that you are really the same kind of people with the same temperament. What if the old boy heard you say this in person? I'm afraid you will be so happy that you can't find anything to do with him. Everything you mentioned is his pride. He never takes it as a shame to flatter him, steal others, etc. He also shows it off everywhere. Well, if the fake one will defeat the real one, then the fake one will become real. He will be the second cheap shop."

Ning Weimin couldn't help but laugh.

"But I think this Mr. Li is really amazing! He learned so much from Shilin that he pocketed the money that should have been made by foreigners. This can be considered a breakthrough. We have some kind of monopoly. Isn’t that good?”

"Even if this matter cannot be said to bring glory to the country, it is at least beneficial to the country and the people. Compared with those who talk about being beautiful, how can they bring glory to the country, and then make concessions when doing business with foreigners? Son. I think such a person is a true hero."

"As for the issue of business ethics, I think the most critical one is to stand without trust. Although Mr. Li's methods are a bit third-party, after all, they do not touch the fundamentals. At most, they are just playing on the sidelines. The small part is a loss, but the big one is No problem."

"Hey, old man, what happened next? I really want to see this Mr. Li with my own eyes. Do you know his whereabouts? He should still be alive, right?"

Ning Weimin's words originally made Kang Shude nod his head frequently.

However, these last few questions seemed to touch the old man's regret, causing him to sigh deeply.

"This friend of mine may have better results than me, or may not be as good as me. I really can't say. Even if this old boy is still alive, I'm afraid we won't see each other again in this life. To be honest, it's better to find him than to find Mr. Song. It’s not easy. God knows where he will settle down now. We can only hope that he will be a good person and have his own destiny..."

"What do you mean by this? Is he no longer in the country?"

Ning Weimin heard more meaning from the old man's words.

As expected, he really got the word out.

"Well, no more. Li Li, not only did he make a fortune by running this Gishlin, but he also solved his marriage problem by getting the first-come-first-served position. This guy actually picked one of the waitresses he hired. The most beautiful White Russian girl is my wife. I heard she is the daughter of some count."

"Not to mention, the White Russian girl is not only young and beautiful, she is also really fertile. She gave birth to two sons for Li Li in succession. Those two mixed-race children are very beautiful, much better than Li Li's sharp-mouthed monkey cheeks and big ears. For this reason, Li Lina is very proud. What he likes to do most is to hold one of his sons by the hand and take his foreign wife, and the whole family will show off in the Dong'an market."

"Later, when there was a quarrel about gold yuan coupons, Li Li listened to my words and secretly hid a lot of gold coins and gold bars. Even though Jishilin's business was in a recession, the store was empty. But his personal property was really not much. After the liberation of the capital, he continued to serve as the general manager of Jishilin. He even wanted to open a branch for a time. "

"But by 1956, the social situation had undergone tremendous changes, which was very detrimental to him. In addition to the transformation of the domestic industrial and commercial industry, mainly our neighboring countries at that time also asked our government to stop providing work and life assistance to Russian expatriates. He even finally demanded the forced expulsion of Russians. Of course Li Li couldn't bear to leave his wife and children, so he made the decision to leave his family to the Soviet Union."

"At that time, I had already been deported back to my hometown in Jinghai. I didn't know about it until I received a letter from Li Li from the capital. But I wrote him a reply and never got a reply. From then on, I never heard back. There was no contact at all. Thinking about it now, although Li Li left without catching up with the later movements, he was wandering in a foreign land after all. Who can say that he will get better treatment after going to the Soviet Union? Man, in the end he still It depends on God’s face!”

Ning Weimin couldn't help but regret when he saw the old man sighing and feeling sad, feeling that he had asked something he shouldn't have asked.

So he quickly comforted himself and said, "Don't worry, old man. This Mr. Li is a very shrewd boss, and he is also in the catering industry. With his ability, it is easiest for him to take root overseas. Think about it, where are the people from? He doesn’t have to eat, right? As a friend like you, you can learn Western food so well, so on the other hand, what’s the point of fooling a few foreign devils with our Chinese food? Isn’t that right?”

Don't say it, it really works.

After hearing this, Kang Shude quickly put aside his sadness and started talking about serious things again.

"Well, what you said is right, and it's exactly what I want to tell you. Chacai, why do I have to tell you about Gishlin? It's because I hope you understand that you have the foundation of your ancestors. , we have an absolute advantage in terms of food. It is easy for us to learn Westerners’ business methods, but it is difficult for them to learn our cooking techniques.”

"Didn't you just say that we Chinese won't eat fake Chinese food overseas. But we have a lot of fake Western food here, and foreigners like it very much. That's because the cooking methods are different. We Many people cook Western food, and many dishes have indeed been improved. Because compared with Chinese food, the cooking techniques of Western food are too shallow. Chinese chefs can understand it almost at a glance. So through the way of cooking Western food, or the method of combining Chinese and Western food, no matter Both the taste and the cooking techniques surpass the prototype.”

"Just like the canned braised beef and cream mixed with cheese invented by Keshilin, they are undoubtedly two unforgettable and very classic signature dishes. Not only do we Chinese people love to eat it, but foreigners also love to eat it. Even with the invention of Keshilin The chef went to work as a chef elsewhere and popularized such dishes all over the country."

"There are many similar ones. For example, the grilled halibut and beef hollow noodles at the Jieying Restaurant back then were not only well-known among Chinese people, but also foreigners recognized these two dishes. The desserts at Jieying are also very popular. Among them, cherry jelly and carambola jelly are the most popular among girls. Many female students and family members of foreign staff will go there to eat them. The price is not expensive, and the set menu is only 60 cents, 80 cents, and 1.2 cents. Compared with Liuguo Hotel Western food is ten times cheaper.”

"And on the day we went to Majia Garden on May Day, you invited me to Senlong Restaurant. In fact, that restaurant used to be opened in Dong'an Market, and it operated both Chinese and Western food. However, because the boss was a monk halfway through, he temporarily The Western food made by "Making Money Now Savings" has a particularly strong local flavor."

"For example, the Italian macaroni sold by Senlong in the past was quite famous. The reason for the good control of the heat was that it was made by Chinese chefs, and it was also topped with a layer of Jinhua ham. For this reason, even real Italians praised it. The macaroni is delicious.”

"And the Luohan prawns we ordered last time, which used to be called two-eating prawns. The first half of the prawns are dried and roasted with tomato sauce, and the second half is flattened, covered with fresh shrimp paste, and dipped in small shrimps. The croutons are deep-fried and served on a plate. That’s Morilong’s unique Chinese and Western cuisine, using our dry-roasted French-Canadian and Western-style bread to fry.”

"Everyone who has eaten this dish, both Chinese and foreign, has a deep memory and praises it. But do you think it is Chinese food or Western food? In fact, it is nothing, it is just different. But does it matter? I can't help but eat it because diners love it. , the number of people ordering this dish outweighs all the rumors! So, rather than following the original version, deliciousness is actually more important. And this is often something that only our Chinese chefs can do..."