Chapter 675 This kitchen knife is for you
"I'm a cook. I cook a lot, so I want a set of knives that are handy." Chen Jun didn't hide it and expressed his needs: "It would be best if this set of knives has both large and small ones that can be used for cutting, chopping, and slicing meat. It would be best if there are also small knives that can be used for carving on ingredients."
Although high-end ingredients only require simple cooking, if you want to turn a dish into a work of art, it must not only be delicious, but also beautiful, and color, aroma and taste are all essential.
Chen Jun had wanted to own a set of handy knives for a long time, but unfortunately he had never found the right ones.
When he heard that Chen Jun was a cook, the old man's guard decreased a little.
No wonder he was so interested in the kitchen knives on the farm tool stall, it turns out he was a chef.
As a cook, the thing he touches the most every day is the kitchen knife, so he definitely wants a knife that is handy.
"I have a few kitchen knives here. You can take a look at them."
As he spoke, the old man took out several kitchen knives from the wooden box under his butt, each of which was wrapped in butter paper.
Chen Jun took them and weighed them in his hands, and he knew that these kitchen knives were of good quality.
After taking it apart and taking a look, I found that it is indeed much better than the kitchen knives sold on the market, whether in terms of weight, feel, or center of gravity, it feels very comfortable in the hand.
The only drawback is that these kitchen knives are the same size and are not a complete set.
"It's a good knife. It would be nice if you had a complete set." Chen Jun said regretfully.
"Are you talking about the wooden knife box with eight or nine knives in it?" the young man who had been silent suddenly spoke up.
"Yes, that kind!" Chen Jun looked at him in surprise, but found that the boy was staring at him straight, as if he saw some peerless beauty.
I rely on!
Doesn't this guy have any special hobbies?
Chen Jun felt a chill in his heart, but then he realized that the boy was not looking at him, but to be more precise, he was looking at the all-steel men's watch on his wrist.
“Those were the knives my grandfather made back then, but they were never sold because the price was a bit high. But don’t worry, we often take out that box of kitchen knives for maintenance, and they are no worse than new ones.” The young man continued.
Seeing that the old man beside him did not interrupt, Chen Jun believed what the young man said and asked, "How high is the price? As long as it's not too outrageous, I'll take the box of knives."
"That was built by my grandfather himself. He has been dead for decades. It is my only thought." The young man shook his head.
Chen Jun:.......
What are you talking about if I don’t sell it to you, or are you a pay-for-it-yours guy?
Seeing Chen Jun getting up and about to leave, the young man quickly added: "I'm not selling it, but I can exchange it. Let's exchange it with this watch."
Hey!
This kid really likes my watch.
"This watch was given to me by my fiancée. Its value is inestimable and I can't give it to you!" Chen Jun touched the all-steel watch on his hand and forced some dog food on the young man in front of him.
"But I have an industrial voucher for a watch. If your knife set is really good, I can give you the industrial voucher and money, and you can go to the department store and pick one out."
The price of an all-steel men's watch ranges from a few dozen to a hundred dollars. Even if you choose a good one, it is only about a hundred or twenty or thirteen hundred. Chen Jun thinks it is quite worthwhile to exchange it for a set of handy knives.
“I went to a department store a few days ago and saw a watch that cost 106 yuan. If you agree to pay that much money, I will replace it for you.” When the young man heard that he could buy a new one, he immediately gave up the idea of buying the watch.
No matter how good a second-hand item is, how can it be as fragrant as a new one?
"I'll give you 110 yuan, just take out the box." Chen Jun didn't care about the few dollars. Good knives are hard to come by and are much more precious than watches that can be bought at any time.
"I can't take it out!" The young man shook his head: "The box is at home. If you want it, you can go back to the village with us later."
Going out of town!
Most people would definitely refuse to follow two strangers out of town at this late hour.
But Chen Jun didn't rush to refuse, instead he patiently asked, "Which village are you from?"
"We are from Bianqiao Village." The young man blurted out, afraid that Chen Jun would not believe him.
Side bridge?
Chen Jun couldn't help but touch his chin when he heard this, as he felt like he had heard this name somewhere before.
"Does Bianqiao Village belong to Shitun Commune?" Chen Jun asked tentatively.
"Yes, we are from Shitun Commune. Have you been to our commune?" The old man looked at Chen Jun in surprise.
"I've been there a few times and had dinner with your Party Secretary Shi a few times."
Oh, he's still a big shot?
The old man was shocked. He didn't expect that the young man in front of him actually knew the party secretary of their Shitun Commune.
To city dwellers, Secretary Shi of Shitun Commune was not a big shot.
But for the villagers of Shitun Commune, Secretary Shi is the highest-ranking official in the village, even more powerful than the village chief.
"Do you really know our branch secretary?" The old man pursed his lips and asked again. It can be seen that he is very nervous now.
"Well, not only do I know your Party Secretary, I also know that there is a guy named Gou Wa in your village. His family is extremely poor. He has four, no, five daughters, but he doesn't take good care of them and insists on having a son."
When the old man heard this, his expression suddenly became serious.
This Gou Wa had some fame among them. It wasn't because Gou Wa himself was famous, but because he gave his youngest daughter to a city man and let the daughter live a good life. That's why he became famous.
"Well, this kitchen knife is for you." The old man said, pointing at a kitchen knife on the stall.
"Dad, are you confused?" The young man suspected that he had heard it wrongly. Such a good kitchen knife was given away for free?
This is not a prodigal son!
"Snapped!"
The old man ignored his son, gave him a big slap and continued, "You can't tell Secretary Shi that we came to the black market!"
"If this brat wasn't in need of something to get married, we wouldn't have come here to set up a stall. Comrade, do you think it's okay?"
Just strolling around the black market is already against the rules, not to mention setting up a stall. If caught, you will definitely be severely punished.
As luck would have it, his silly son had taken a fancy to someone else's watch. If the other party was petty, he might do something to them afterwards.
By then, let alone getting married, people might even have to go to jail.
They have only one son in the family. He may be a little silly, but it's better than having no son at all.
"How can I take your things for free!" Chen Jun smiled and waved his hands, understanding what the old man was worried about.
"I really want a complete set of knives. I have been looking for a long time but I can't find the right ones. And don't worry, I will definitely not tell Secretary Shi about this. After all, I also came to the black market to buy things. If I report you, I will be in trouble too, right?"
"Alas, if this boy hadn't gotten married, we two would definitely not have come to the black market." The old man sighed with a wry smile.