read_content_up;After breakfast, Shi Jinsheng arranged the work at the Culinary Art Museum, and then set off with Hu Li to find Liu Mingfu.
Originally, Shi Jinsheng wanted to go alone, but Hu Li insisted on following him, saying that he had something to do and he wanted someone to take care of him.
"You can follow me, but it's not as good as the city. You'd better prepare some casual clothes and sneakers." Sitting in the car, Shi Jinsheng said to Hu Li, who was sitting in the passenger seat.
"Let's go. I'll just buy some when I pass by Xinyang. But you don't have to go overboard with me. Don't think that I am a weak woman who has grown up in the city since I was a child." There were only two of them in the car at the moment. As a person, Hu Li became more natural, no longer as restrained as before.
The two chatted all the way to Liu Mingfu's talented family.
The journey was not too far. They set off in the morning. When passing through Xinyang, Hu Li got off the car and bought some daily necessities and clothes. It took him more than an hour, but he arrived at Liu Mingfu's factory at around eleven o'clock.
"Wow! This is really a paradise on earth!" This was Hu Li's first time here, so seeing the green tomato seedlings all around the factory was very eye-catching, and the air was also filled with the green fragrance of tomatoes, which was very eye-catching. Feeling relaxed and happy.
Liu Mingfu, who came to greet them, hurried forward and asked the receptionist to help with their luggage. He took the initiative to act as a tour guide and introduced to Hu Li: "The soil, water, and people here are even better. Haha, I'm not boasting, you guys." , after two years of development, the scale of our tomato planting base has reached more than 1,000 acres. Then, there are many farmers who are negotiating cooperation recently. It is conservatively estimated that at least another 500 acres will be added next year."
"Hey, it's a pity that the good times are only a few years away" As he spoke, Liu Guofu couldn't help but sigh.
Shi Jinsheng asked: "How far is that large chemical project from here?"
¡°It¡¯s only 20 kilometers away, and it¡¯s upstream of us. This makes me worried that if the water quality of Liucui River drops due to this, it will definitely affect the quality of our tomatoes.¡± Liu Mingfu said confidently.
¡°In such a beautiful place, it would be a pity if we do not develop advanced agricultural technology and choose to develop chemical projects with faster results,¡± Hu Li said.
"Yes! We have responded upward many times, hoping that they can focus on the future, but unfortunately, they can't wait! Not to mention the twenty-year plan, they are not willing to wait even for ten years." Liu Mingfu said angrily.
"Is there any way to contact the leader in charge of this project? I want to meet with him first." Shi Jinsheng thought for a while and said.
"It's a bit difficult, but it's not impossible. If Mr. Shi is willing to stay in our hometown for a few more days, I can find someone to try it out and see if the leader can give him face."
"That's what we're here for this time. Haha, I'm prepared for a protracted war. If the negotiation doesn't work out for a while, you have to be prepared to take care of the food for a long time!" Shi Jinsheng said, half joking and half serious. .
"As long as Mr. Shi is willing, we welcome you to stay as long as you want, and we will keep you comfortable and happy. Although our place is not as good as the city, there are not so many rare delicacies, but there are countless pure natural green and healthy delicacies. . Haha, for today¡¯s lunch, I asked someone to prepare Liucui River¡¯s specialty ¨C Liucui shrimp.¡±
When it comes to food, Liu Mingfu is always so talkative, and he is very knowledgeable about the specialties of his hometown.
"Liu Cui Shrimp?" This is the first time Shi Jinsheng has heard of it, and the name makes people very appetizing.
"Yes, you came at the right time. Liucui shrimp is only found in our Liucui River, and only in this season the Liucui is the fattest, the most beautiful, and has the best meat. Haha, I'm a stupid person, so don't listen to me for now. Enough chatter, let¡¯s go to the restaurant.¡±
Liu Mingfu enthusiastically led the way, leading Shi Jinsheng and Hu out of the restaurant.
This processing plant is built in the center of the tomato planting base, five or six kilometers away from the nearest town. Although the workers in the factory are all locals, the factory has set up a free staff canteen for efficiency.
Today, after Liu Mingfu got the news that Shi Jinsheng was coming, he went to the county hotel early and paid a lot of money to hire a chef to cook for Shi Jinsheng and Hu Li. He also carefully set up a private room in the cafeteria with exquisite movable partitions to entertain them.
"Ha! I really bothered you. If I had known there was such a big noise, I wouldn't have said hello to you in advance." Shi Jinsheng came to the restaurant and said politely when he saw the separated private room.
"Mr. Shi, I don't know. We are all rough folk, and we are not particular about eating. I was mainly afraid of affecting your meal, so I came up with this method." Liu Mingfu explained.
"Boss Liu has taken the trouble, haha, actually, let me tell you a secret! Mr. Shi is also from the country." Hu Li smiled slightly, glanced at Shi Jinsheng, and joked softly.
"Ah! I made a mistake, haha, I didn't mean anything else." Liu Mingfu was a little embarrassed.
"Okay, let's stop being polite. I can't wait to enjoy the delicious shrimp." Shi Jinsheng said, taking the lead in entering the "private room" and pulling up a chair to sit down.
Hu Li also followed in and sat down next to Shi Jinsheng.
Liu Mingfu quickly ordered people to serve the food. The workers would come to dine after get off work soon. Before that, he had to entertain the distinguished guests. He deliberately sat at the door of the private room, firstly to make it easier to deliver food inside, and secondly to prevent timid workers in the factory from coming to watch the fun.
As soon as the three of them sat down, exquisite cold dishes were served on the table one after another like appetizers, and even a bottle of Maotai and a bottle of imported high-end red wine were served.
Shi Jinsheng was stunned and even Hu Li was shocked.
When Liu Mingfu saw that something was wrong with the expressions of the two of them, he quickly explained: "These wines didn't cost the company a penny. They were purchased by all the folks in our village together. It's not easy for Shi Jinsheng to come here. If it weren't for your trust and trust at the beginning of the year, Investment, how can people like us live such a comfortable life today? So, Shi Jinsheng, you can't be polite, this is a little bit of the wishes of the folks."
"Okay, okay, just this once, I won't do it next time, otherwise I will go back to Xinyang in the evening and never come to your place again." Shi Jinsheng said politely. He mainly didn't want Liu Mingfu to be too embarrassed. After all, according to his impression, Liu Mingfu did not He is not the kind of person who loves vanity, extravagance and waste.
"I'm sure, it will never be like this next time."
Immediately afterwards, the main dishes were served on the table one after another, a total of ten dishes, each dish must have shrimp, it can be called a full shrimp feast.
Shi Jinsheng picked up the chopsticks and tasted a stir-fried shrimp first. The shrimp was not big, and it was not even as heavy as the quick-fried shrimps sold in supermarkets. However, the color of the shrimp was quite beautiful, as white as jade, and there was no trace of it. Variegated, natural. Moreover, the shrimp actually had the feel of a century-old jade, and the outer layer was translucent, much like the round patina of old jade.
Put the shrimp into the shrimp, and before you bite the meat, your mouth is already full of fragrance, and it also feels slightly sweet and refreshing.
When you take a bite, the meat is tender and smooth, with a wonderful taste.
The chef's skills should be pretty good. This dish retains the taste of the original shrimp to the greatest extent, only adding a little salt, and nothing else is added. The fresh flavor is all given by the shrimp itself.
With just one piece of shrimp, you can conclude that the shrimp is of excellent quality and the water quality of its living environment is perfect.
"Good shrimps, delicious!" Shi Jinsheng couldn't help but admired. This kind of shrimp has a completely different taste than the shrimp in his space, and it can also be called the best.
Hu Li knew Shi Jinsheng¡¯s ability. If there was any dish that Shi Jinsheng could praise, it would definitely be the best. So she couldn¡¯t wait to pick up a small shrimp and tasted it. It was indeed wonderful - indescribable, the best delicacy in the world.
"I'm not bragging, am I? I dare say that the shrimps in our Liucui River are the most delicious. I think back when I was still in school, in early summer, a few of my classmates who were particularly good at swimming would run up to the lake every time after school. I walked a few kilometers to the Liucui River to catch shrimps, and brought them home for my mother to cook. Although my parents were afraid that something would happen to us, and they gave us countless warnings not to let us run into the river privately, but the fish and shrimps The taste is so tempting and we are so greedy that we often cry and swear that we will never go there again after being beaten by our father the night before, and then go home with the shrimp skewers unwaveringly the next day "
When Liu Mingfu heard Shi Jinsheng's praise of Liucui Shrimp, his pride suddenly soared. He accidentally remembered his childhood memories and talked about it without emotion.
Shi Jinsheng and Hu Li also listened with gusto, especially Hu Li, who grew up in the city and never had the opportunity to experience this kind of interesting childhood that only country children have, so they were even more fascinated when listening, even several times I forgot that there was delicious shrimp meat in the chopsticks.
If it weren¡¯t for the workers getting off work and the noisy crowds coming to dine, Liu Mingfu would have been immersed in his beautiful childhood and never woke up.
"Yeah! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was so excited that I couldn't control my mouth." Liu Mingfu smiled awkwardly.
"Haha, it's okay, we like to hear it." Hu Li took the lead to help him out with a smile.
Shi Jinsheng also nodded with a smile and said, "The shrimps are delicious, and the stories are also very touching. It makes me regret not being born by the Liucui River. I don't know how much childhood fun I have lost."
Hu Li heard the noise outside and was very worried.?The workers were talking quietly, guessing who was drinking and chatting with their boss here. She smiled and suggested: "Boss Liu, we are not powerful people, and we don't like to show off like this. Let's just remove this screen."
Shi Jinsheng also suggested: "That's it, let's remove it. There are so many dishes, we probably won't be able to finish them all, and the rest will be too wasteful. Let's just remove the screen and ask everyone to sit down and eat together."
"Thisthis and that will work!"
"What's wrong? If you don't withdraw, I will do it myself." Shi Jinsheng said, really about to get up and move the screen.