I fell through the tunnel and brought my family to live a good life

Tang Wenhao did not think Xu Congyi's answer was wrong, but felt that what she said was indeed reasonable. Her words hit the nail on the head, revealing the essence of the deliciousness of chicken feet. The reason why he thought the chicken feet were so delicious was that the meat was plump and easy to remove the bones, and every bite was full of satisfaction. However, the chicken feet sold on the market now are basically meatless and have thick skin and rough bones. Even if such ingredients are carefully seasoned, it is difficult to reproduce the deliciousness in memory, and it is even more difficult to attract and retain the hearts of diners.

Although he felt unwilling, Tang Wenhao also understood that in order to maintain the high standard of dishes and customer satisfaction, chicken feet could not be used now.

He pondered for a moment and came up with a compromise idea: "Since the chicken feet on the market can hardly meet our requirements, why don't we not use chicken feet and replace them with other ingredients?" Tang Wenhao still didn't give up.

"Brother Wenhao, do you have any good recommendations? The chicken feet are used as a base dish. If we want to replace them, several conditions must be met. First, the taste must be harmoniously integrated, not abrupt, and not too ostentatious, so as not to cover up the flavor of other ingredients; second, the taste must be similar. The soft and glutinous texture of chicken feet is a plus, and chicken feet can absorb the essence of the soup, making the whole dish more delicious, so the layering of taste cannot be too much missing. Third, the price must be affordable. Chicken feet are a common ingredient, easy to buy and inexpensive in the market. As a base ingredient, they are not only cost-effective but also cost-effective." Xu Congyi stated all the requirements in one breath.

Tang Wenhao was confused by Xu Cong's barrage of requests. He thought for a long time and said, "It seems not."

Shen Xiao also thought about it and said, "This is indeed a bit difficult. Not only does it have to blend harmoniously in flavor without destroying the overall balance, but it also has to have a texture close to the softness and juice-absorbing ability of chicken feet. At the same time, the price has to be affordable to ensure that the cost does not increase significantly." He directly summarized what Xu Congyi said.

Tang Wenhao was a little frustrated. "Hey, I don't know when my dream of opening a restaurant will come true."

"Probably this autumn," Xu Congyi twisted his fingers around his hair and started twirling them in circles.

"Huh?! Sister, what do you mean by that?" Tang Wenhao sat up straight when he heard this autumn.

"It's like this. Actually, my father bought some live chickens from foreigners when he came to the market before the Lunar New Year. The chickens were all white. When he brought them home, I found that these chickens grew very fast. They were very big in just two months. They laid eggs quickly, and their claws were twice as big as the other chickens at home. A few days ago, I killed a chicken and stewed it. The taste of this chicken claw is better than the one I made today. I think maybe my family can raise more of these chickens and start raising them after the spring plowing. They can be served on the table in autumn at the latest."

Xu Congyi happened to think of modern white-feathered chickens, which are a breed of chickens that retain high-quality genes through hybridization. They have the characteristics of fast growth, tender meat, and are suitable for large-scale breeding. Their chicken feet are usually large and fat, which is very suitable for making delicacies.

"Foreigners are selling chickens?" The foreigners Tang Wenhao had seen selling only rare things, and this was the first time he had heard of them selling chickens.

"Yes, what's wrong?" Xu Congyi pretended to be calm.

Tang Wenhao shook his head, as if trying to digest this new information. "Foreigners selling chickens, this is really beyond my expectation. In my understanding, they mostly bring some rare treasures or exquisite things we have never seen, and I didn't expect that they would even get involved in live poultry. However, from what you said, these foreign chickens seem to be extraordinary. They can grow up in two months, lay eggs quickly, and their chicken feet are huge and plump. They are simply tailor-made ingredients for our restaurant!"

There was a hint of excitement in his words, as if he had already seen his restaurant filled with guests. "Congyi sister, you are really my lucky star! If we can successfully raise these foreign chickens, not only will the restaurant's dishes be more diverse and attract more diners, but we can also use this opportunity to promote our Xu Tang Ji's unique brand."

"Stop, stop. Forget about Xu Tangji. If we can really open a restaurant, we should just name it Tangji." People are afraid of becoming famous, just like pigs are afraid of getting fat. Xu Congyi is not the type of person who likes to show off, and she is really a layman in running a restaurant. If her surname is used, she will not be able to take responsibility if something goes wrong. She just wants to be someone who counts money silently behind the scenes.

"That's so embarrassing. You provided the recipe and you raised the chickens. Am I not taking advantage of you?" Tang Wenhao said embarrassedly.

"It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter to me whether you add a name or not. But I have a condition," Xu Congyi became serious.

Seeing her seriousness, Tang Wenhao also became serious. Although they were good friends, he knew very well that business was business. "Sister Congyi, please speak."

"I hope that all the ingredients needed for the restaurant can be provided by our Liushuzhuang Village. In addition to chicken feet and chicken meat, there will also be other kinds of main dishes and side dishes." Xu Congyi knew in her heart that the villagers of Liushuzhuang Village had taken care of her family during the years when she was ill, and she also wanted to repay them in this way. She couldn't do much on her own, but if she could help everyone earn more income, that would be great.

"Okay! Let's make a deal!" Tang Wenhao slammed the table and made a promise.