Reborn in 1977

“Being honest and doing things earnestly has always been my guiding principle.”

While demonstrating, Chen Fan taught, “The braised chicken must have enough ingredients and be meticulously prepared. The dipping sauce is the same, otherwise, it will ruin the reputation of Lujiawan.”

He raised the earthenware pot in his hand and said loudly, “Don’t underestimate this dipping sauce. It is the essence of braised food. Without it, the best braised dish can only score 90 points. With the dipping sauce, it can score 99 points. The one point is deducted to prevent you from becoming arrogant…”

Chen Fan spent the entire morning in the courtyard, teaching them how to make braised dishes.

Although the more people there are, the weaker the influence of the teaching halo, after all, there is a level. In addition, Chen Fan can be regarded as a grandmaster in the craft of cooking. The method of braising is not difficult. The explanation is simple and profound. In just half a day, thirty female workers have learned the craft of braised chicken.

With everyone's concerted efforts, all the braised dishes were cooked.

The braised chicken was placed aside, and the chicken giblets were picked out and placed according to different categories.

After letting it cool slightly, Chen Fan picked up a piece of chicken liver and put it in his mouth, nodding slightly, "Not bad."

Then he smiled at the leaders standing next to him, "Come and taste it, see how it tastes."

Secretary Yang and the others were also unambiguous, and immediately strode forward… and then specially picked small, fragmented pieces to eat.

Chen Fan's eyelids twitched, "So much stuff, there's no need to be like this, right?"

Team Leader Zhang picked up a little bit of minced meat and put it in his mouth, squinting his eyes and slowly tasting it. Hearing Chen Fan's words, he immediately opened his eyes and said, "Well, delicious. It's a waste for us to eat such delicious things."

Secretary Yang ate a small section of chicken intestine and a little chicken liver, patted his hands and nodded, "We just discussed it. We can't make these things for nothing. It's just over half an hour before meal time, why not take these things to the commune to sell, it's also a sum of money."

Chen Fan couldn't help but be stunned.

Although somewhat speechless, the choice of Secretary Yang and the others seemed somewhat natural.

Before going to the county to find sales channels, the Lujiawan Brigade had less than 100 yuan in cash. The braised chicken and chicken giblets in front of them could sell for more than 100 yuan, right? It would be strange if they were willing to eat it themselves.

After a pause, Chen Fan said helplessly, "But the commune stipulates that you can only sell agricultural products at the farmers' market. These things can't enter the vegetable market. Where can you sell them?"

Team Leader Zhang chuckled, "We have already discussed it. We will send it to several major units in the commune. We won't set up stalls. It's okay to deliver goods directly to the door, right!"

Secretary Yang also put his hands on his hips and pointed at Chen Fan and Ye Shubao, "You can go to the units in the county to find sales channels, and we can't fall behind. We can't run far, so we'll go to the units in the commune to try our luck."

Xiao Liewen smiled so hard that he couldn't close his mouth, "If we can sell some, then we can set up a cooked food workshop here and open a shop in the town to do long-term business."

Chen Fan was immediately choked, squeezed out a smile and gave a thumbs up, "Awesome!"

The leaders had reasons and evidence, and they were highly feasible, so Chen Fan naturally wouldn't stop them.

Anyway, he had done the work he should do, and the rest would be left to them to arrange.

He still had to do another thing now, which was to assemble the small boat with Master Wang and the others.

However, before going to work, he had to do another thing.

He hadn't had lunch yet.

…

When Secretary Yang and the others left with 31 braised chickens and chicken giblets, the female workers also dispersed. Chen Fan quickly beckoned to Zhang Wenliang, "Brother Hu, go get two chickens."

Zhang Wenliang was stunned, "What for?"

Chen Fan widened his eyes, "Don't you want to eat braised chicken? Grab two from your house, one for you and one for me, and I'll return one to you tomorrow."

As soon as Zhang Wenliang heard this, he immediately walked out, "Wait."

Chen Fan shouted from behind, "I want a rooster, and also, get some potatoes, potatoes can also be braised."

An Quan's eyes lit up immediately, "You can get some edamame, boiled edamame is delicious."

Zhang Wenliang waved his hand without looking back and ran out in a hurry.

Chen Fan looked at An Quan, "Hey, why didn't you go with them?"

An Quan touched his stomach and sighed, "I wanted to go, but Secretary Yang said it was their turn this time and wouldn't let me help."

Chen Fan, "But Team Leader Ye also went."

An Quan glanced at him, "That's because he's not hungry."

Saying that, he touched his stomach again, "I smelled chicken for a long time, but I only ate a piece of chicken liver, I'm even hungrier."

What else could Chen Fan do in the face of this kind of person?

He could only wave his hand, "Then go cook."

An Quan clapped his hands, "I'm good at this, just leave it to me."

After a while, Zhang Wenliang came over with a chicken in one hand and a basket in the other, and said with a beaming face, "I just happened to have a turtle there, so I brought it over together."

Then he put the basket on the ground, "The potatoes you wanted, and edamame. Also, I took some cucumbers and tomatoes, we can have a good meal."

Chen Fan looked at the half basket of potatoes, "Why so many?"

Zhang Wenliang smiled, "This thing is not worth much, just get more. If we can't finish it, I'll take it back and let my family try it."

Chen Fan chuckled and waved to him, "Go to the backyard and call your sister over to help clean up."

As a result, Zhang Wenliang stood in front of the moon gate between the middle courtyard and the backyard, and shouted loudly inside, "Xiao'e, your master is calling you."

Zhang Cuie's voice immediately came, "Coming."

In terms of cooking, An Quan is slightly better, able to cook rice. Zhang Wenliang belongs to the kind of person you shouldn't have any expectations for, so Chen Fan and Zhang Cuie did it.

Since they both started, Chen Fan also taught her the craft of braising dishes. The master and apprentice worked together, and in less than an hour, all the dishes were ready.

In order not to mix the flavors, small pots were used for separate stewing. When they were taken out, they filled a table.

An Quan found a bottle of Yunhu Daqu from the cupboard, and smiled, "Old Yang won't let us eat chicken, so we'll eat it ourselves. I brought this bottle of wine last time, and it's not finished yet, it's a perfect match."

As a result, Chen Fan took out a large earthenware pot and filled it with some of everything, filling it to the brim.

Then he covered it with a lid and chuckled at them, "You guys eat slowly, I'm going to find another place to drink."

An Quan couldn't help but feel a little inexplicable, "Where is he going?"

Zhang Wenliang glanced at Chen Fan's back and guessed the answer immediately. He immediately took the wine bottle to pour wine for An Quan, and said with a smile, "Don't ask, just pretend you don't know."

An Quan had also stayed in Lujiawan for several years, and only reacted after a few seconds. He immediately raised his head and said "Oh oh" twice, and then, as if nothing had happened, picked up the wine bowl and clinked it with Zhang Wenliang. After taking a sip, he turned to look at Zhang Cuie, who was holding a large bowl of rice, and said with a smile, "Xiao'e, what kind of things has your master taught you?"

…

Carrying the earthenware pot and with his head lowered, Chen Fan walked towards Fourth Grandpa Lu's house. The commune members, seeing his appearance, didn't greet him as usual, but just smiled silently.

After passing through the narrow alley and walking a short distance, he arrived at the entrance of Fourth Grandpa Lu's house.

At this moment, Fourth Grandpa Lu was eating. He held a small wine cup in his hand, and in front of him was a plate of braised rabbit meat left over from yesterday.

However, there wasn't much rabbit meat left, and there were a few more potatoes instead.

Chen Fan tiptoed in, grinning and softly said, "Fourth Grandpa, are you drinking?"

Fourth Grandpa Lu's hand holding the wine cup immediately trembled. He turned his face and looked at him helplessly, "You used to come once every three to five days, why are you running over so frequently today?"

I didn't know you had such good medicinal wine before!

Chen Fan muttered in his heart. He placed the earthenware pot he was carrying on the table, and as he lifted the lid, a rich aroma of braised meat immediately rose.

He chuckled and said, "Didn't you smell the braised chicken just now? Look, this is cooked food prepared to be sold in the county town. Braised chicken is the first dish, and there will be braised duck and braised goose later. The public chickens have already been taken to the commune by Secretary Yang and the others to sell. This is my own chicken, made separately later, and specially brought to you!"

He emphasized the word "specially."

What kind of person was Fourth Grandpa Lu? How could he not know what Chen Fan was thinking? He immediately chuckled and said, "Oh, I knew you were a filial good boy. Well, the thing is delivered, you can go and do your work, ah."

As he spoke, he covered the earthenware pot. "I'll keep this for dinner tonight."

"Don't!"

Chen Fan plunked down, took the lid off again, and said seriously, "I haven't eaten yet to bring you food. How about this, let's eat together, and I'll have a drink with you."

After speaking, he ran to the cupboard, opened the door, and took out a bottle of medicinal wine with shining eyes. He turned around and ran back, "It's rare for you to be in such a good mood for drinking, I'll accompany you."

Fourth Grandpa Lu felt a pang of heartache. How did you see that I was happy?

Have a little drink?

More like drink a whole bottle!

This is unbearable!

… …

This time, Chen Fan didn't eat much food again, desperately suppressing the boiling qi and blood, and poured the entire bottle of wine into his stomach.

When he came out of the alley, he was still touching his stomach and pondering secretly. Counting the amount he drank yesterday, he estimated that he wouldn't be able to drink again for at least half a month. He had to digest this wave first.

Master Lin's secret technique and Fourth Grandpa's medicinal wine can only be described as a perfect match!

As for the benefits, only Chen Fan himself knew.

Anyway, if he ran into Lin Yuanxiang again, he was confident that he could beat him back... Of course, that wouldn't do, he had to respect his teacher, but that's basically the idea.

… …

Without entering the brigade headquarters, he went directly to the livestock shed, rode the little mare, and headed towards Team 4.

After getting on the river embankment, the little mare ran wildly. In less than 5 minutes, it ran to Team 4.

It was the place where he had encountered a group of children swimming and playing when he was inspecting the river embankment with Captain Yang and the others before.

Running down the river embankment, before passing through a few trees with dense branches and leaves, he saw dozens of wooden planks of varying lengths on a open space.

Some long, some short, some thick, some thin, some wide, some narrow…

As a level 4 builder, Chen Fan encompassed various construction skills such as bricklaying and carpentry. At a glance, he could tell that these were parts of a boat.

The longest one was the keel, the square planks of varying lengths were the hull planks… These wooden pieces respectively formed the "bones and flesh" of the wooden boat, and after being assembled, it would become a wooden boat.

The sound of the little mare's hooves had already alarmed the busy people. Master Wang, who was working on a very long piece of wood, frowned slightly and turned to look in the direction of the sound.

Before he could get angry, the smile on his face had already spread. He immediately threw down the plane in his hand, patted his hands, and greeted him, "Teacher Chen, why do you have time to come here today?"

Then he turned his head and shouted, "What are you stopping for? Hurry up."

As soon as he reached the edge of the open space, Chen Fan jumped off the horse, threw away the reins, took out a cigarette, and handed one to Master Wang first. Then he smiled and said, "Isn't the wooden boat still a month or two away from launching? The delivery to the prefectural committee can't be delayed, so Secretary Yang…"

Before he could finish speaking, Master Wang suddenly patted his head. "I remember, I remember."

He smiled at Chen Fan and said, "Secretary Yang told me yesterday about tying the small boats together to deliver goods to the prefectural committee and the county. I didn't remember it for a moment."

After speaking, Master Wang turned around, without specifically looking at anyone, just raised his voice and shouted, "Bring out all the small boats that were prepared yesterday."

As soon as he finished speaking, half of the dozens of workers on the open space immediately separated and ran to a place.

When they came back, they were all pushing or pulling flatbed carts.

On the flatbed carts were small boats three or four meters long. The small boats were placed on the flatbed carts, one person pulled in front, and four people pushed behind.

One cart after another was pulled past Chen Fan and then pushed onto the river embankment.

Master Wang lit a cigarette, exhaled a puff of smoke, pointed to the embankment, and smiled, "Teacher Chen, let's go up."

Chen Fan reacted and nodded with a smile, "Okay."

He and Master Wang walked side by side and soon reached the river embankment. At this time, six small boats were placed on the ground, and the carpenters stood aside, waiting for Master Wang's instructions.

Master Wang looked at Chen Fan and smiled, "Teacher Chen, Secretary Yang specifically said yesterday that he wanted to listen to your opinion. What do you think should be arranged?"

Chen Fan quickly smiled and said, "Don't, I also heard Secretary Yang say that you used to work in a shipyard as a veteran craftsman. We should definitely listen to you in this kind of matter."

Master Wang immediately laughed loudly, "That's old history from many years ago."

After speaking, he frowned, stared at the small boats, took a few puffs of smoke, and then looked at Chen Fan, "Teacher Chen, do you think this will work? Put two boats together, arrange them in 3 rows, and install the diesel engine and outboard motor in the middle of the last two boats.

In this way, it is equivalent to piecing together 6 small boats into a 10-meter-long, less than two-meter-wide big boat, and then nailing it to death with boat nails and wooden strips. As long as you don't encounter strong winds and heavy rain, you basically don't have to worry about it falling apart, and this kind of boat is also more convenient to control."

Chen Fan immediately nodded and said, "You think the same way as me."

It was as if the person who suggested arranging 3 boats side by side, in two rows, wasn't him.

After a pause, he said with a slightly hesitant tone, "You are an expert, I don't know if this will work."

He gestured and said, "That is, add a small triangular sail to the boat, although it will affect the amount of cargo that can be loaded, it can increase the speed of the boat a little, what do you think?"

A hint of a smile appeared in Master Wang's eyes, but he clapped his hands with a look of surprise, "As expected of Teacher Chen, you've added the finishing touch!"