My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 71: Eating Peking Duck

Zhang Lei quickly returned to the courtyard house.

When Ye Shuqin saw Zhang Lei return from the back room, she hurriedly asked, "Honey, what have you been doing?"

Zhang Lei looked at Ye Shuqin and said calmly, "I didn't do anything, just played with two clowns for a while."

Ye Shuqin asked, puzzled, "A clown?"

Zhang Lei dodged the question by saying, "Hey, don't worry about it, they're just two unimportant people."

Upon hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin did not ask any further questions.

Seeing that Ye Shuqin was at home, Zhang Lei said, "Let's go out for a walk later. I don't have anything to do at home."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin happily replied, "Great idea, honey. I haven't been out since I arrived, so this is a good opportunity to go for a walk."

Zhang Lei led Ye Shuqin, and the two walked and talked.

After walking for about half an hour, Zhang Lei rubbed his calves and said, "This is really inconvenient."

Zhang Lei imagined the bustling traffic of future generations, but looking at the present, most people walk, some ride bicycles, and as for cars, you only see one occasionally.

Ye Shuqin asked with concern, "Honey, are you tired? If you are, let's find a place to sit down and rest for a while."

Zhang Lei nodded and said, "Okay."

Just then, Zhang Lei looked up and saw the Quanjude Peking Duck Restaurant. Pointing to the Quanjude sign, he said, "Shuqin, let's go sit inside for a bit. It'll be a good opportunity for you to try some Peking duck."

Looking at the opulent decor of the roast duck restaurant, Ye Shuqin hesitated and said, "Honey, let's just rest here by the roadside for a bit. Let's not go inside."

Seeing Ye Shuqin's expression, Zhang Lei instantly understood what she was thinking and said, "Alright, stop refusing. I'm hungry too, let's go in and get something to eat."

Ye Shuqin was still a little hesitant, and whispered, "Honey, the things in here must be very expensive, right?"

Zhang Lei smiled and said confidently, "We can afford it no matter how expensive it is."

Then Zhang Lei joked, "What, did you hide all the money I gave you?"

Ye Shuqin nodded solemnly.

Seeing her serious expression, Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Don't worry about the money. Our family isn't short of money. Besides, the 2000 yuan you have right now is just a drop in the bucket for me."

Hearing Zhang Lei say this, Ye Shuqin was somewhat incredulous.

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "You'll see later."

Zhang Lei pushed her inside and said earnestly, "When we left Ye Family Village, your father specifically told me to take good care of you three sisters. If I can't even afford a roast duck for you, how can I live up to his expectations?"

Listening to Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin said softly, "But husband, I think our life is already very good."

Zhang Lei looked at her, reached out and tapped her forehead, and said, "Alright, listen to me, or I'll get angry."

Upon hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin quickly followed up, saying, "Honey, I'll listen to you, don't be angry."

Soon the two entered Quanjude.

A waiter immediately came to greet them, and Zhang Lei said, "We'd like a whole roast duck, that should be enough for the two of us, plus two side dishes."

Zhang Lei looked around the store, trying to find a sign that said customers should not be beaten without cause.

However, after searching for a while, Zhang Lei still couldn't find him.

Ye Shuqin looked at Zhang Lei and said, "Husband, what are you looking for?"

Zhang Lei said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to see their decor and environment."

At this moment, Ye Shuqin whispered, "Honey, I just saw that a duck here costs 8 yuan. That's too expensive."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Now that you're here, eat as much as you want and don't worry about the money. Can't you see how many people are eating here?"

Seeing Ye Shuqin's reserved demeanor, Zhang Lei comforted her, "You just don't come here often. You'll get used to it after you come more often."

Ye Shuqin quickly shook her head and said, "That won't do. It costs 8 yuan to eat a duck here. If we eat like this a few times, it'll be enough for a month's salary. We can't eat like that."

Zhang Lei thought about it and agreed. It was 1959, and even in such difficult times, Quanjude never lacked customers. It seemed that the saying was true: "Behind the red gates, meat and wine go to waste, while on the road, frozen corpses lie."

No matter the dynasty or era, there has never been a shortage of people with power and money.

Perhaps for those who are truly wealthy, Quanjude's roast duck is just a small snack.

The roast duck was served quickly.

The roast duck, sliced ​​thinly and evenly, is served with a creamy white broth made from the duck carcass, accompanied by pancakes, sweet bean sauce, and refreshing cucumber and scallion shreds, all laid out on the table.

Looking at the food laid out on the table, Ye Shuqin couldn't help but ask, "Husband, how are we supposed to eat this?"

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "I'll teach you."

Take a thin pancake, spread a little sweet bean sauce (not too much, to avoid masking the duck flavor), place 2-3 slices of duck on it, and add shredded scallions and cucumber strips. Roll it up from one end, folding the sides inwards when you reach the middle to prevent the sauce from leaking out, and finally roll it tightly. When you bite into it, the softness of the pancake, the crispness of the crust, the tenderness of the meat, the aroma of the sauce, and the crunch of the vegetables blend together, creating a rich and layered flavor.

Zhang Lei handed the rolled-up roast duck to Ye Shuqin.

Ye Shuqin took the roast duck that was handed to her, took a big bite, and her mouth was immediately filled with fragrance.

She couldn't help but exclaim, "Honey, this is so delicious!"

Soon, the two finished the duck clean, and then two more side dishes were served, which they also finished completely, thus successfully completing their "CD operation".

Zhang Lei and Ye Shuqin both patted their bellies with satisfaction.

Ye Shuqin looked a little shy and embarrassed, and chuckled softly, "Honey, I'm a little full. You won't laugh at me, will you?"

Looking at her like this, Zhang Lei smiled and said, "You have to eat your fill to prove that Quanjude's roast duck is delicious and worth the money. That's what you call good value for money."

Soon, the two sat in their seats for a while, chatting to digest their food.

When it came time to pay the bill, Ye Shuqin saw the 10 yuan on the bill and immediately felt a pang of heartache. She whispered, "Honey, this is too expensive. We should have just not eaten here."

Seeing her like this, Zhang Lei laughed and said, "No, we not only have to eat them, but we also have to bring one back for Shuqi and Shuhua later. Otherwise, if Shuhua finds out, I won't be able to keep up with her."

Ye Shuqin didn't say anything when she heard that she was going to bring some for her two younger sisters. After all, the two of them, Ye Shuqi and Ye Shuhua, hadn't even tried roast duck yet.

Zhang Lei then ordered another roast duck to go, and only then did he leave Quanjude satisfied.

The aroma of roast duck wafted behind him, causing passersby to frequently turn around and glance at Zhang Lei, who was carrying the roast duck.

Seeing this, Ye Shuqin tugged at Zhang Lei's sleeve and said, "Honey, let's go back."