Chapter Twenty-Three: Heirlooms
In Zhenjiang Prefecture, the burst of the embankment a month ago did not affect much here. In the past few days, some victims have gathered in the outer city of Zhenjiang Mansion one after another. At this moment, several maids are distributing steamed buns and vegetables to the victims under the command of a housekeeper-like person.
Looking at the victims who knelt on the ground in front of him to thank him, Liu Tong sighed helplessly. There are a lot of victims in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but there is not much food for disaster relief, today is the day of great joy for the Lin family, and he came here to send some food to the victims gathered in the outer city on the order of the owner, which is also regarded as a good deed. But this is not a long-term solution.
The Shen family of Zhenjiang Mansion has been a pharmacist in Zhenjiang for some years, and today Shen Bin, the eldest son of the Shen family, wants to marry the only daughter of the Lin family, the largest pharmacist in Zhenjiang. It can be said that she is a talented woman and a natural pair.
Since the morning, the old man of the Shen family has not closed his mouth. Today's banquet guests, he invited all the people with heads and faces in Zhenjiang Mansion. At this moment, the subordinate who was greeting guests at the door saw a richly decorated carriage parked at the door, his eyes lit up, and he shouted inside: "Sanmutang Xue's family has arrived!" ”
Shen Bin hurriedly followed Master Shen to the front of the hall to greet him. The Xue family of Sanmutang is a branch of the Xue family in Jiangsu and Zhejiang in western Henan, and the contemporary head of the family, Xue Li, is only in his twenties this year, but no one dares to underestimate him. The Zhenjiang Xue family is the money bag of the entire Xue family in western Henan, thinking that the Xue family in western Henan has been inherited for more than ten generations, and how many high-ranking officials and marquis have been born on the ancestors. It is a rare century-old family, and there are many high-ranking officials in the current court.
"Greetings to Mr. Miki." Shen Bin saluted on behalf of his father, and Master Shen was old enough to have a son, and now he is over sixty years old, which is considered an advanced age. I saw Xue Li nodded lightly, but he didn't say anything, he came today just to stay at home and be bored, so he wanted to take a look. Even this can be regarded as enough face for the Shen family.
Shen Bin beckoned the housekeeper over and asked him to serve Xue Li well, don't be lazy. At this moment, all the guests who arrived saw Xue Li walk in, and they all got up and saluted. made Shen Bin a little uncomfortable, who is the protagonist today. Then he sighed helplessly, Xue Li didn't need to salute when he saw the prefect of Zhenjiang, this is the status of the family.
Looking at the full hall of guests in front of the hall, Master Shen stood up with a smile, held the wine glass in his hand and said: "The old man only has one child, Bin'er, and he is also a son of the old man. ”
"Okay." A few cheers came to mind, and the banquet instantly became lively. Master Shen pressed his hand, and whispered during the banquet, "Today is not only a big wedding, but there is also something to announce for the old man, the family went north a year ago and returned from an adventure." The old man is very pleased, and now he can rest assured that he will hand over his own business, and I hope you will help him more in the future. Shen Du clapped his hands, and several housekeepers walked in with trays in their hands.
"Next, I will hand over the things of the head of the family to Bin'er, and you will be a witness." The red cloth fell, and the things in the tray made people's eyes shine, the Shen family is a medicine merchant, and it is not that the guests who have business dealings have never seen good medicine, but that ginseng is indeed rare. But Shen Du did not go to those miraculous medicines, but instead took a picture scroll in his hand and said to Shen Bin: "Kneel." ”
Shen Du opened the painting and said: "This picture is the heirloom of my Shen family, you should abide by your heart and swear by this picture." Shen Bin was a little surprised, he had seen this picture, but it was not a family heirloom of the Shen family, why did his father say this?
In front of everyone's eyes, Shen Bin could only follow his father's will and swear in front of the painting. Xue Li on the side frowned and looked at the Medicine King Diagram in Shen Du's hand, always feeling familiar.
After the ceremony, the Shen family began to feast the guests, but during the banquet, Xue Li kept thinking about the painting, and he always felt that the painting was a little strange, as if he had seen it somewhere. It wasn't until the banquet was over that Xue Li sent someone out to investigate the origin of the Shen family's painting.
Thousands of miles away in the capital, the happiest thing that has made the diners in Beijing the happiest recently is that the Luoxian Building has opened its door, some old customers in the past have come to the door, and there is no desertion in the past, Li Xiandao smiled and greeted the old acquaintances of the past. When you are in trouble, it is a great grace to not fall into the well. Li Xiandao has never hated anyone.
Walking into the store, looking at Li Xiandao, who was still injured on his head, Lin Yuan looked a little funny, and said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Li is a good business." ”
Seeing Lin Yuan coming to the door, Li Xiandao hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Thanks to the blessings of the lord, please upstairs." Inviting Lin Yuan to the third floor, Li Xiandao instructed: "Inform the young lady that after finishing the dishes, Tianzihao will go to Tianzihao, and say that the benefactor is here." ”
"Yes." The shopkeeper answered and ran towards the back kitchen.
The guests who were eating in the store saw Li Xiandao personally beckoning him and walked upstairs, and they were all guessing which way this was an immortal, and behind the current Luoxian Tower was a grandfather of the country. "Extraordinary, I think it's the one behind me." Someone speculated.
"It's rare, which grandfather of the country always runs out to eat restaurants." Some people don't believe it
"I'm afraid that eating is fake, but seeing people is real." Someone sneered.
"Be cautious, eat vegetables, eat vegetables." Seeing that some people said outrageous, I changed the topic, and the hall became lively.
"Is business good?" Lin Yuan sat down and asked, although he came to eat, he still had to ask about it. Looking at the layout of the room, Lin Yuango felt almost something.
"I'm tired and worried, business has been good in recent days, and no one has come to make trouble, and the Wang family sent a lot of money a few days ago, saying that it was to make amends." Li Xiandao said.
Lin Yuan nodded, it seems that this Wang family is not all like Wang Ming. After thinking for a while, he said, "How many chefs are there in this Luoxian Building?" What kind of dishes are you good at? ”
Seeing Lin Yuan's question, Li Xiandao replied: "There is only one now, she is the only daughter of the old shopkeeper, and she can do the true inheritance of the old shopkeeper. ”
"The chef is a woman?" Lin Yuan was curious.
Seeing that Lin Yuan's expression didn't seem to be fake, thinking that he really didn't know what kind of reputation this chef of Luoxian Mansion had in Beijing, Li Xiandao couldn't help but look a little higher, thinking that it was for the old shopkeeper's only daughter to come to the rescue, but it didn't seem to be the case. Li Xiandao nodded and said, "Indeed, it is the only daughter of the old shopkeeper, who is twenty-one years old. ”
Lin Yuan frowned and said, "One is not enough, this chef has to find a few more." ”
"Still looking for a cook? Why? Li Xiandao asked.
"Of course it's to expand the storefront, what's the matter, it's like guarding the small place of Luoxian Tower?" Lin Yuan said.
"Grandpa has his own considerations, and if he has plans, can he tell me how many he is looking for? I went down and commanded the recruitment. Li Xiandao said.
"Don't be in a hurry, I'll talk about it later, I have to prepare first, if you want to recruit, find first-class, it's a waste of energy to find some cats and dogs." Lin Yuan waved his hand.
As he spoke, the dishes were ready. Looking at the dishes and tastes, Lin Yuan nodded and said, "I'm careful, it's rare to remember my taste." ”
Li Xiandao said with a smile: "Grandpa loves to be quiet, the first few times he came, he only ordered a light one, it is not difficult to remember." ”
After a few bites of the dish, the taste did not change, but the taste was better than the previous times. Seeing that Lin Yuan was eating happily, Li Xiandao also relieved himself. At that moment, there was a knock at the door.
"Come in." Li Xiandao said.
Lin Yuan looked up, but saw a woman walking in, her face was covered, she couldn't see her true face clearly, she frowned and looked at Li Xiandao: "Who is this?" "Lin Yuan is a little disliked, do you have a meal by yourself and accompany him? Do you look at the lack of women yourself?
"I'm bothering my grandfather, this is Li Qingqian, the head of Luoxian Tower." Li Xiandao introduced, and said to Li Qingqian: "I've seen Engong soon." ”
"Thank you to Gong Engong for saving Luoxian Tower from fire and water." Li Qingqian made a blessing, and her voice was a little cold. Then he looked directly at Lin Yuan, as if he was examining something.
Lin Yuan nodded and said, "No thanks, Shopkeeper Li is serious." He ordered the dishes on the table and said, "You made these?" ”
"What? Doesn't it match the taste? Li Qingqian said.
"No, it's just that it tastes better than the previous ones." Lin Yuan said with a smile.
Li Qingqian smiled and asked, "Oh?" It seems to be progress. ”
Lin Yuancheng shook his head and said: "It may be related to the mood, when people are in a good mood, they often do things better." Hearing Lin Yuan say this, Li Qingqian nodded thoughtfully. This statement is a tacit acquiescence. A few days ago, the sunset immortal building was almost in a desperate situation, and his skills would definitely be discounted. In the past few days, Luoxian Lou will get better and better in the future according to Uncle Li, and he doesn't have so many burdens. After all, I like to cook.
"Thank you to Engong, if it weren't for Engong's action, I'm afraid there would be no more Luoxian Tower." Li Qingqian thanked again. The tone was much more solemn than before.
"Let's not talk about that, I have a question for the girl."
"Engong can call Qingqian, and it doesn't hurt to ask anything." Li Qingqian said.
Lin Yuan nodded and said, "If the store is doubled, can you handle it alone?" If you want to add people, you need a few people. ”
Li Qingqian looked at Li Xiandao in surprise, saw him nodding, and replied: "I'm afraid that one person can't handle it, and three more people are needed, so the dishes will not be discounted." But good cooks are hard to find. ”
Lin Yuan nodded, and said in his heart: "You don't have to think much about the cook's matter, I will discuss with you what to do next when I find it." What's the problem for you? ”
Li Qingqian shook his head, and Li Xiandao did open his mouth and said, "Grandpa, do you know the popular Yanmen Spring in Jingshi today?" ”
Lin Yuan glanced at Li Xiandao, and saw that he didn't seem to know that this wine came from the Yasukuni Mansion, so he nodded. Seeing this, Li Xiandao hurriedly said: "Is it possible to communicate with the channel?" ”
"What? Don't you have good wine in Luoxian Building? Lin Yuan asked.
"Grandpa said and laughed, Luoxian Lou is good at cooking, and it is really not good to make wine, and although this Yanmen Spring has very little circulation, it is mostly concentrated in some big restaurants with backgrounds. The villain is also sick and rushes to the doctor. Li Xiandao smiled bitterly.
"You wait a few days, I'll send someone to deliver it, but I can't sell more. Master, I still have some plans to do. Lin Yuan instructed.
Li Xiandao's eyes lit up, it seems that this Yanmen Spring has a lot of connections with the Yasukuni Mansion, and it is really good to find his thighs. Luoxian Lou is afraid that it will be carried forward in his own hands. Li Xiandao smiled and nodded, Li Qingqian on the side felt a little incredible, Uncle Li, what's wrong?