freenovelworld Chapter 223 Cooperation leads to success
Chapter 223 Cooperation leads to success
"It's only when it's handmade that it tastes good. The ones made by machines don't have the same taste."
"You still need to do it by hand? Are you stronger than the machine, or are you more even-tempered than the machine? Technology has liberated the labor force now, but you're still doing it by hand, you old antique."
Liu Guo stood between his parents, not knowing which one to advise.
"Dad, Mom, stop arguing. The boss is here and we're going to make a fool of ourselves."
Xia Anan hurried over and asked, "What happened?"
The fish balls haven't even started to be made yet, so why are two of his generals already fighting among themselves?
Liu Guo smiled embarrassedly and told her what had just happened.
Mr. Liu thinks that the fish balls produced by machines are not elastic, and if they want to taste good, they still have to be made by hand.
But Liu's mother thought that since there were machines, they were for people to use, and we shouldn't just stick to manual labor and brute force.
"This is how things are. Now neither of them is willing to give in to the other, and both think their ideas are correct." Liu Guo spread her hands helplessly. She really didn't know what to do.
Xia Anan was about to speak, but Father Liu spoke before her.
"It just so happens that Boss Xia is here. She also makes fish balls. Boss Xia, tell me which are better, handmade fish balls or machine-made ones."
Liu's mother was equally unwilling to be outdone and put her arm around Xia Anan's arm.
"That's right, let's stop arguing and let Boss Xia have his say. Now that the machines have been pulled over, what is the best way to do it? Still doing it by hand? Then everyone in the factory will follow suit and make fish balls!"
Xia Anan never expected that this century-long problem would end up falling on her. If she had known, she would not have come...
"Well, uncle is right. The ones made by machine don't taste as good as those made by hand. But aunt is also right! We are a factory after all. It's impossible for everyone to make fish balls here. The production efficiency will be too low."
Liu's mother laughed: "See, I told you that this can only be produced by machines, you old antique."
Father Liu was unhappy. "Boss Xia didn't say there was anything wrong with mine. He clearly said that handmade ones taste better."
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Xia Anan quickly said, "Stop quarreling, let's try and find the cause first."
The final taste of the fish balls is related to the degree of pounding, the amount of water added during the process, the temperature of the water, and the type of fish. It cannot be attributed solely to the manual work.
Previously, the two elders opened a fish ball shop. The shop was not big, but even though the fish were handmade, they could still guarantee a certain amount of fish balls sold every day.
But now the processing plant can’t just produce that little bit every day, it definitely needs the help of machines.
Since both of them now insist on their own opinions, why not give it a try first to see which link has the greatest impact.
"Okay, stop watching the fun and go do what you need to do. You can stay and help if you want."
Xia Anan asked people to prepare the ingredients and first cook the fish separately using the method that the two of them were most controversial about, whether to pound the fish by hand or by machine.
The remaining steps are no different, just put it in the pot, cook it, and serve it out.
The couple using the machine were obviously faster, and Liu's mother even had time to make fish balls in different shapes.
"Don't be so proud. What's the point of being fast? It has to taste good."
After saying those harsh words, Father Liu turned to Liu Guo and said, "Hurry up and knock. Their fish meat is ready."
Liu Guo wanted to cry but had no tears. Both his arms were sore, but he couldn't stop.
When the final product came out, both sides were silent. Liu's father's was too rough, and the fish balls looked bumpy and a bit strange.
But the ones Liu's mother made were too delicate and deformed when boiled in water.
"No, no, I'm not good enough. My hands are weak and there's not enough time. Give us another 20 minutes."
"I just minced the fish too finely. If I add a little less water, it will be fine."
When the two were doubting their lives, Liu Guo walked up to Xia Anan and gave her a thumbs up.
It has to be Xia Anan, otherwise there's no telling how long these two people would quarrel. Now, they are both reflecting on their own problems.
Xia Anan coughed twice, "Uncle and aunt, look..."
"Don't worry, let's go back and think about it carefully."
The next day, Xia Anan was called over again. This time, the atmosphere between the two was obviously much better than before, and they were willing to cooperate.
While the machine was working, I kept an eye on the condition of the fish meat and added different ingredients at different times. The final fish balls were indeed much better.
Xia Anan tasted one and gave a thumbs up: "It's really good! The master is the master, there is no need to worry about the taste."
I remember that when they were making potato flour, they had to adjust the recipe every day, which was terribly painful.
Now that we have an experienced technician to provide technical guidance, we don’t have to worry at all.
Liu Guo's father looked very proud. "I have been making fish balls for many years. Don't I know how to make them? If I say I am the second best fish ball maker in Haishi, no one dares to claim to be the best."
"Okay, Dad, stop bragging." Liu Guo felt a little embarrassed.
"Don't brag, this is the truth."
Father Liu's words eased the tense atmosphere a lot. Everyone changed their sad expressions and concentrated on their work.
The issue of fish balls has been resolved. Different fish balls are made using different methods, just to ensure that consumers can eat the most delicious fish balls.
When Xia Anan wasn't paying attention, the variety show she was appearing in officially started airing.
Although she didn't appear in the film for a long time, netizens were still very surprised. Some people even created a special post and cut out all the shots of Xia Anan.
In the picture, Xia Anan doesn't talk much, and all her attention is on the work in her hands.
Picking vegetables, washing them, stir-frying them, and plating them, all done in one go, and in the end there is a table full of delicious finished products.
-[Is Sister Xia's original name Xia An'an? Am I the last one to know this? ]
-【People who have been to the snack street should be the first to know her. Many people call her An An.】
-[Is Sister Xia's cooking skill so good? I love this flipping action...]
-[Did she make all these? They look so appetizing! ]
- [I thought she could only make snacks like those sold at snack streets, but I didn't expect her skills to be so good. ]
- [Found it. When we were selling pancake machines, Sister Xia and Teacher Baozi did a live broadcast together. The dishes that day were all made by Sister Xia herself, and every dish looked delicious.]