Chapter 7 : Does a Small Farmer Have the Right to Question?

• "Well, I used to live in Fenghe County. The older generation used to say that there is indeed a river in a certain town that leads to the sea."
• Zhou Hongtai couldn't help but stand up for Lin Fan when he saw that Lin Fan was being meticulous and serious.
• "Old man, you understand. Because this river is relatively remote, and the closer it is to the county, the smaller the river becomes, making it inconvenient for boats to pass through. That's why this river is not often mentioned."
• "Young man, this fish is good. I can tell at a glance that it is a pure wild species. How much do you want to sell it for?"
• Zhou Hongtai bypassed Zhou Jingrong and directly discussed the price with Lin Fan.
• "Old man, based on the quality of this fish, if it were in a big city, the price should be no less than 800 yuan per kilogram."
• "Yes, tuna is often more valuable the larger it is. Of course, the pricing also depends on the quality of the meat. I don't think Fenghe County has experts in this area, so..."
• Zhou Hongtai interrupted and let Lin Fan state the price himself.
• "Old man, I can see that you really want to buy it, so I'll give you a price of 500 yuan per kilogram."
• "This fish weighs about 130 kilograms, even if you take 100 kilograms."
• Lin Fan said.
• Selling it for 500 yuan per kilogram in this small county town was already the limit, and it was also possible to offer some discounts.
• "Wow! 500 yuan per kilogram!"
• "Really? Tuna is expensive, but have you ever seen anyone sell it for 500 yuan per kilogram in this small county town?"
• The appearance of Zhou Jingrong naturally attracted the attention of the kitchen staff.
• At this time, Chef Li Tao came out with a few of his apprentice chefs and immediately started mocking Lin Fan.
• Neither Zhou Jingrong nor Zhou Hongtai spoke.
• Li Tao used to be the head chef of a four-star hotel and was later recruited to this small county town.
• He must have some skills. Let's see what he has to say.
• "Master, my price is quite fair. If you don't know how to appreciate it and don't know how to handle this fish, then don't talk nonsense."
• "What did you say?"
• Being criticized by Lin Fan, Li Tao immediately became angry.
• "I'm sorry, it's mainly because you made a joke first."
• After thinking for a moment, Lin Fan decided not to argue with Li Tao.
• "Hmph! I didn't make a joke! This fish is worth no more than 3,000 yuan. I won't pay a penny more!"
• Li Tao said forcefully.
• "3,000 yuan? Master, I doubt that you don't know how to handle this fish and are offering such a price to make me give up."
• "Hehe! When I was the head chef handling tuna, you probably didn't even know how to play with mud!"
• "Then tell me, what is the species of this fish? Where is its main value? And where should we start when handling it?"
• Lin Fan asked three questions in a row, causing Li Tao's eyes to widen.
• What a joke!
• A small farmer from the countryside dares to question him?
• "What are you? Do I need to answer your questions?"
• "That's right! What's the identity of my master? How dare you ask questions?"
• "That's right! My master used to be the head chef of a five-star hotel, skilled in both Western and Chinese cuisine. Who do you think you are, a small farmer, to question him?"
• ...
• The group of kitchen workers in the back kitchen burst into laughter.
• They, who were superior, didn't even consider Lin Fan!
• "Yes, I am from the countryside, but this is indeed a good thing. It's fine if you don't appreciate it and mock me, but please show some respect. Without farmers, what are you?"
• Lin Fan was also a little annoyed. If it were before, these people would have been lying on the ground by now.
• "You!"
• Li Tao's hand trembled. If Zhou Jingrong hadn't been present, he would have definitely let his apprentices beat up Lin Fan until he didn't recognize his parents.
• "Alright, let's stop here."
• Zhou Hongtai saw some shining points in Lin Fan. He had a strong sense of justice and knew how to respect others.
• "Young man, I'll buy this fish according to what you said, 500 yuan per kilogram."
• "Alright! The old man understands the value! Thank you."
• Lin Fan was overjoyed.
• 100 kilograms at 500 yuan per kilogram meant 50,000 yuan!
• It would be enough to repay Zhang Ling's family's debt.
• He would even have some money left over to support his family.
• "Sir, please don't be fooled by this country boy. This fish is not worth it!"
• "It's alright. This young man is good, and just based on that, this fish is worth it."
• Seeing Zhou Hongtai being so serious, Li Tao became anxious.
• Because!
• He had never handled tuna before!
• If he messed up when it was his turn to handle it, he wouldn't be able to escape the blame!
• What was Zhou Hongtai's identity? He was the old master of the Zhou family in the provincial capital!
• If he ruined his fish, he definitely wouldn't be able to leave unscathed!
• "Sir! This fish..."
• "Chef, have someone take the fish inside to weigh it."
• Zhou Jingrong also spoke up.
• Today was her grandfather's birthday, and if he was happy, she didn't mind spending 50,000 yuan.
• "Boss, this..."
• Li Tao was about to cry.
• Zhou Jingrong had spoken, and there was no way for him to avoid it!
• "Chef, what's wrong with you?"
• ...
• Seeing Li Tao's defeated appearance, Lin Fan almost couldn't help but laugh.
• It seemed that his speculation was correct. This guy couldn't handle it!
• "Boss, Mr. Zhou, actually, I have never handled such a large tuna before. I'm afraid I will ruin it."
• Li Tao glared fiercely at Lin Fan, then lowered his head and said to Zhou Jingrong.
• "What!"
• Zhou Jingrong had thought that this guy was worried about spending a lot of money on inferior products.
• But she didn't expect that he didn't want to buy it because he couldn't handle it!
• In front of Lin Fan, she felt extremely embarrassed.
• "Hehe, it seems that the young man was right."
• Zhou Hongtai smiled coldly. He had already seen through Li Tao's skills.
• Not good.
• It was said that he often lost his temper in the hotel kitchen.
• Perhaps he could take this opportunity to teach him a lesson.
• "Sir, this fish is too expensive. It requires extremely professional skills to handle it. Li Tao is not capable. If it were under 100 kilograms, he would definitely handle it perfectly, but it's already over 100 kilograms."
• "Haha! This is the first time I've heard such logic. The same fish, just because it's slightly larger, you won't handle it?"
• "What are you saying! I can't handle it? Can you?"
• Li Tao was already holding back his anger, and now Lin Fan was mocking him in front of Zhou Jingrong and the old master.
• Even if he had to confront Lin Fan in front of them, he would teach him a lesson.
• "Young man, don't do something you're not sure about, or I'll take back what I said earlier."
• "Of course, if I can't handle it well, I'll consider this fish as a gift to the old master's local delicacy, and I won't take a single penny."
• Lin Fan said with a faint smile.
• "Hmm?"
• "Young man, can you handle this fish?"
• Zhou Jingrong and Zhou Hongtai were both surprised.
• Lin Fan looked like someone who lived in the village, driving a tricycle. It was clear that he was not experienced in handling such top-quality ingredients. How could he handle it?
• "Haha! Boss, old master, you heard it. This kid is too arrogant!"
• Li Tao laughed. This was a good opportunity!
• If Lin Fan really did it, then he would be able to avoid being scolded!
• "Young man, don't do something you're not sure about, or I'll take back what I said earlier."
• "Since the old master bought the fish from me and no one in the county can handle it, then I should help with the processing."
• Lin Fan said with a faint smile.
• "Huh?"
• "Young man, can you handle this fish?"
• Zhou Jingrong and Zhou Hongtai were both astonished.
• Lin Fan looked at someone who drove a tricycle, clearly living in the village. Even top chefs from five-star hotels might not be able to handle such a fish. How could he do it?
• "Haha! Boss, old master, you heard it. This kid is too arrogant!"
• Li Tao laughed. This was a good opportunity!
• If Lin Fan really did it, then he would be able to avoid being scolded!
• "Young man, don't do something you're not sure about, or I'll take back what I said earlier."
• "Of course, if I can't handle it well, I'll consider this fish as a gift to the old master's local delicacy, and I won't take a single penny."