In one city, at a crossroads, there was a small tavern, which was famous throughout the area for its delicious flatbreads. One day Koh Pwei Lee came to this city and, having heard about the tavern, decided to try the famous flatbreads. But, since he had already spent all his money and had nothing to buy flatbread, Ko Pwei Lee did not dare to go into the tavern, but stopped at a distance and began to look out the window as the dough was cut. The owner, noticing Ko Pwei Lee, was curious:
- Dear! What are you doing here? Why are you looking into the kitchen?
At that very moment, a brilliant thought struck Koh Pwei Lee and he replied:
– I see that you use a lot of oil to make flatbreads! So I’m wondering if I should share with you a recipe that uses oil more economically. I think I'm ready.
- ABOUT! I don’t even know how to thank you, dear! – the owner of the tavern, who did not suspect anything, rejoiced.
“But before I give advice, I must try your cakes,” Ko Pwei Lee said matter-of-factly.
“Why try it,” the stingy owner fussed, “eat for your health as much as you want.” “And he placed a full plate in front of Ko Pwei Lee.
Having eaten his fill, Ko Pwei Lee, without saying a word, rose from his seat and walked away. The owner of the tavern rushed after him.
- Dear! - he shouted as he ran. – You promised to give me a recipe that uses less oil!
Then the witty Ko Pwei Li stopped and, looking intently at the owner of the tavern, said:
- And you, my dear, do something else - and you’ll spend less oil,
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru