Married the Tough Guy After Transmigrating
Chapter 338 - 339: Signing a Contract with Huo Chen

Chapter 338: Chapter 339: Signing a Contract with Huo Chen

Mr. Sun nodded his head, agreeing to sign the contract first.

It wasn’t until the contract had been signed that Huo Chen began to have the pigs and ducks delivered into the factory.

Seeing this, Mr. Sun scoffed, "Xiao Xu, look at your partner. Even at a time like this, he’s still focused on making money, not considering you at all."

Xu Ying wasn’t buying his act and said earnestly, "At home, I’m his partner, but at work, we are business associates."

Mr. Sun silently cursed the sly fox, these two really were a perfect match, both so calculating.

However, having resolved a major issue, and no longer needing to put up with that nonsense from Director Fu, he was in an exceptionally good mood.

He swiftly signed the contract, blissfully unaware that Xu Ying couldn’t stop grinning.

"I’ll be leaving first," she exclaimed, brimming with excitement at the thought of soon marrying Huo Chen.

Xu Ying nodded, smiled at him, and sent Huo Chen on his way. Then, she and Mr. Sun headed towards the factory.

"Director, I’ve recently developed a new snack. Let’s discuss how to make it when we get back," Xu Ying brought up the new product excitedly.

Mr. Sun’s interest was piqued immediately, but soon he asked with a gloomy expression, "It doesn’t require pork, does it?"

"No, it doesn’t."

"What about duck meat?"

"That’s not needed either."

Mr. Sun was overjoyed, as long as it did not require pork or duck meat.

After the joy, a sparkle lit up his eyes, "Xiao Xu, don’t tell me you brought out this new product specifically to bridge the gap for our braised duck and pork products?"

Xu Ying smiled like a sly fox, nodding her head, "As long as the hot pot is a hit, I believe it will sell well. By then, it can take half the business from the braised pork and duck and give us some breathing room."

Mr. Sun nodded, eager to start making this hot pot.

They walked towards the R&D department, and Xu Ying asked Yang Nan to buy some beef, mutton, and fish.

Then, she had Zhou Yi start the fire and heat the pot, while she mysteriously took out a hot pot base from her bag.

Mr. Sun looked at the golden substance with curiosity, "Xiao Xu, what is this?"

Xu Ying chuckled, "It’s a hot pot base. I’ve only made this flavor for now. I’ll develop others later."

Mr. Sun joked, "Are you going to invent other flavors too? Pretty soon, the owners of seasoning factories might come to settle scores with you. You’re hijacking their business!"

Xu Ying chuckled, "I’m not hijacking their business, I’m actually bringing them business. When we make hot pot bases, won’t we have to buy ingredients from them?"

Mr. Sun thought about it, and that made sense.

Yang Nan ran back at breakneck speed, the thought of tasting a new product upon return making him visibly excited. He couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.

Ever since he had tasted the dishes made by Minister Xu, that sublime flavor lingered on his palate and he fondly remembered it to this day.

Yang Nan, desperate to fulfill Minister Xu’s requests, sprinted back to the factory with the speed of a 100-meter dash.

Upon reaching the R&D department’s door, he could smell the elusive yet distinct aroma wafting from the room, mixed with the scent of chili oil, irresistibly mouthwatering.

"Minister Xu, I’ve bought the beef and mutton. What should we do now!"

Xu Ying took the meat he brought back and was very satisfied with it. The lamb was a mix of fat and lean from the leg, perfectly suitable for slicing into lamb rolls.

The chosen beef was from the belly, a relatively fatty and delicious part. After deboning, it can be made into beef rolls with a mix of fat and lean, but meat from other parts of the cow was also suitable.

Different parts produced beef with varying textures and flavors, but Xu Ying had a preference for the beef belly.

However, without a refrigerator to freeze the meat, it was harder to cut. Now she had to slice it manually.

The cutting technique for beef and lamb differed from that of pork; it required slicing against the grain of the meat.

That is to say, the knife was perpendicular to the meat’s grain at a ninety-degree angle, which resulted in a "well" pattern on the cut slices.

Cutting along the grain would make the meat tough to chew.

After Xu Ying finished cutting the rolls, she began to prepare the fish, which had already been processed and needed only to be cut into small pieces or slices.

She then prepared a scallion and ginger water, which involved soaking the scallion and ginger in boiling water and then letting it cool.

She mixed the fish, egg whites, scallion and ginger water, and other seasonings evenly, then used a knife to chop it into a paste, also known as fish paste.

She filled a pot with cold water, squeezed the fish paste into it, then brought it to a boil. Once the fish balls floated to the surface, they were scooped out and placed into pre-prepared ice water to make them even bouncier.

With the fish balls ready and the soup in the pot heated, Xu Ying quickly prepared the dipping sauces. Yang Nan had already washed the vegetables, and a fragrant hot pot meal was completed.

Mr. Sun, smelling the unique aroma of the hot pot mixed with chili, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and other spices, couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.

As the dipping sauces were brought out, the rich scent of sesame paste instantly filled the air.

The base of the pot was brightly colored, with the red oil broth boiling like flames, offering a visual impact. Beef and lamb, along with fish balls and various vegetables, were added, and a simple hot pot was done.

Mr. Sun, looking at Xiao Xu, couldn’t help asking impatiently, "Xiao Xu, is it ready yet? Can we eat now?"

"Xiao Xu, is it ready yet? I’ve been waiting so long I’m wilting."

Yang Nan and Zhou Yi were also eager, holding their chopsticks for quite some time, staring expectantly at Xu Ying, "Minister Xu, can we eat now?"

Xu Ying counted down the seconds, "It’s ready now, the beef and lamb can be eaten."

After she spoke, she picked up a piece herself, dipped it in sauce, wrapped it in lettuce, and started eating.

The tender lamb in her mouth was silky smooth, exuding an intoxicating meaty aroma, complemented by the rich hot pot broth, creating an unforgettable taste.

The beef was no different: boiled in the hot, spicy, and aromatic pot, the spicy freshness of the hot pot intertwined with the tender beef, presenting the ultimate pleasure for the taste buds.

Each piece of beef emanated a mouthwatering fragrance; the tenderness of the beef combined with the crispness of the vegetables made for a feast for the senses.

Mr. Sun and Zhao Yi ate with great satisfaction.

"Mmm, this is so delicious."

"Xiao Xu, how come you’re so good at eating? How come we never thought of such delicious food?" Mr. Sun marvelled.

Xu Ying smiled and said, "It would be even better with tripe, duck intestines, yellow throat, spicy beef, pork brain flower, seafood..."

As Xu Ying listed an array of delicious food items, Mr. Sun couldn’t stop swallowing his saliva.

Eating the steaming meat, he said, "Xiao Xu, this hot pot is too delicious. If we sell it, it will definitely be a hit."

Xu Ying nodded, planning to introduce a hot pot set meal later; such tasty food would be a hit with everyone.

"Director, we’re short on staff at the moment. Take the hot pot dipping sauce to the seasoning factory as a favor, and have some of their staff help us produce it.

The wages will be good, I believe Director Fu will know what to do."

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