Chapter 138: The Three Princes Congratulate (Addendum)
"Don't you want to?"
Mrs. Liu shook her head and said, "It's not that I don't want to, it's that the slave family is like a dream, and when I wake up from the dream, everything is empty!"
Mrs. Liu's eyes were a little complicated, thinking that when she took over, the business of the restaurant was booming, and after a few years, the restaurant became more and more deserted. As soon as Gu Xiannan became a shareholder, after his endless planning methods, he immediately reversed the situation of the restaurant, which is really more people than people, and he is angry!
"Welcome to Peach Drunken Residence."
Two young girls stood on either side of the gate, with beautiful faces and crisp voices.
"This son, please come here."
"Outside of this member, please upstairs."
As soon as the guests enter the restaurant, a bartender will guide them to find a seat, and the service is very attentive.
The guests didn't react and were seated.
"Guest officer, the mandarin duck pot in my store has a river fresh soup base, a mutton soup base, and a dog soup base, and it only costs 90 ...... for a pot."
"Isn't it free?"
"Guest officer, this is what Xiao just wanted to say, today's dishes are free, and a pot of Chinese wine worth fifty taels of silver will be given to taste."
"Guest officer, in order to make it more convenient for you to come to the small restaurant to dine, we have recently launched a VIP card, including ordinary VIP, gold VIP and luxury diamond VIP card."
"Guest, this is the menu of the small shop, can you see what you need to order?" Today's dishes are free of charge, and in order to eliminate waste, please choose carefully! ”
This scene can be seen everywhere in the hall, where a bartender holds a wooden board with white paper and hands it to a guest.
"Since it's free, you can order as much as I want."
"Guest officer, our store has regulations, but anyone who wastes food will pay for it themselves!" The bartender explained with a friendly professional smile.
"Oh, what if you don't pay for it yourself?"
After a few days of etiquette training, the bartender still smiled as usual, and pointed to the black-clothed man who could be seen everywhere on the side of the restaurant.
"Well, let's take a look at the menu."
The guest looked at the big man, finished his own brain supplement, took the menu and looked at it, only to see that it was written, Chinese wine (50 taels/bottle), mutton (50 wen/portion), donkey meat (40 wen/portion), rabbit meat (40 wen/portion), fish slices (40 wen/portion), pork (30 wen/portion)......
In addition to wine, there is no one more than 100 Wen, I didn't expect that the price of food in a restaurant of this scale would be so cheap, this is really incredible, you must know that several other big restaurants in Yingtianfu, a casual dish can easily cost more than 100 Wen.
The price is so tempting.
The boys and girls selected from the victims had been trained to behave generously, be polite, and be able to speak well, and after a while, let the group of customers know the price of the restaurant. Moreover, although there are more and more customers, the order inside is always orderly, there is no trace of panic, and there is always a smile on the face of each bartender.
The bartenders behaved strangely, but the guests felt very comfortable looking at them, and their vanity was satisfied.
Gu Bei was standing on the third floor at this time, looking at the noisy hall below, with diners coming and going, and smiling bartenders shuttling back and forth.
"Uncle, the brother downstairs is here to report, Cheng Hou is here, and he is outside the door!"
Xiao Ran, dressed in a cyan robe, approached and whispered.
Gu Bei couldn't help but be stunned, thinking that he had heard it wrong, he looked at Xiao Ran, and saw that he must have nodded, but he didn't expect Cheng Hou to come to congratulate him in person.
When the two came to the door, they saw a long queue outside the door, most of them were people who had come to eat and drink for free after getting the news, and several big Han marquis were maintaining order on the side.
In the middle, more than a dozen high-headed horses with all the same guards surrounded a beautiful and gorgeous carriage. Seeing Gu Bei come out, with Cheng Wudi's order, several of his guards brought out a golden God of Wealth. Made of pure gold, the two-foot-tall gold God of Wealth simply blinded everyone's eyes. This pen, this style, let the people in line marvel.
Gu Bei immediately greeted Cheng Wushu with a smile, this God of Wealth is afraid that it is worth at least 1,000 taels of gold, that is more than 10,000 taels of silver. I didn't expect Lao Cheng to be so generous.
From time to time, there are congratulatory guests, who know and don't know, all come with gifts, and fortunately, only a small part of the second floor of Gubei is open, otherwise these greeting guests will not have a place alone.
To Gu Bei's surprise, Mrs. Qin and her lady actually came. Gu Bei also told Luo Shi before, seeing that she didn't reply, he thought that there was little hope, but he didn't expect that the lady not only came, but also brought her mother-in-law, which made Gu Bei very happy.
"I heard Luo Shi say, your restaurant is open, I think, I have to come to you to join in the fun, in case there are not many people, wouldn't it be embarrassing, so I came with Luo Shi. But I didn't expect it to be so lively, so many people, even if I don't need to be there, or I'd better go home. Mrs. Qin looked at the full hall, and the noise around her made her dizzy, and her face was sweating.
Gu Beida laughed, it turned out that her mother-in-law was afraid that her restaurant would open coldly, so she came to praise the audience.
"Mother-in-law, since you are here, how can you go, you have to taste a hot pot today. The son-in-law knows that his mother-in-law likes to be clean, so he has prepared the best box for you, and there is no noise at all. Gu Bei said with a smile.
"Xiao Ran, you are here to welcome guests, and you will lead your mother-in-law and Luo Shi to the box."
Gu Bei had just accompanied the two mothers and daughters into the Chunzi box, and was introducing them to his mother-in-law, when suddenly, a Baifu general rushed in panting, his face full of nervousness.
"Uncle, uncle, go downstairs." The general shouted hurriedly.
His panicked scream surprised both Mrs. Qin and Luo Shi, and in surprise, Gu Bei frowned and said, "You are so loud, what is going on, what is going on." ”
The general realized his gaffe, and hurriedly lowered his voice and said, "The people of the third prince are here. ”
Gu Bei was stunned for a moment, glared at him and said, "Got it." ”
"Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, you have to go out to deal with some things, you guys will rest in the box first, what do you need to eat to find them, you're welcome, your own." Gu Bei smiled at his mother-in-law, Mrs. Qin and Bai Luoshi.
Bai Luoshi nodded and said, "Husband, you can deal with it yourself!" I need a concubine to ...... with you."
"No need, don't worry, lady, just go down and take a look." Gu Bei said with a smile.
Outside the restaurant, there is indeed a tense atmosphere. Not long ago, a large group of cavalry galloped from the corner of the street. When they arrived at the door of the restaurant, they immediately drove the crowd queuing in the open space in front of the restaurant, and quickly established a cordon.
Xiao Ran, who was greeting guests in front of the door at that time, caught a glimpse of it, recognized the three princes' personal guards at a glance, and sent a general to report it.
When Gu Bei came to the door, more than a dozen heavily armed soldiers surrounded a middle-aged scribe and walked towards the restaurant, giving people the feeling that they were here to make trouble.
Gu Bei recognized him, it was the strategist who had accompanied the three princes before, and slowly stepped forward, arching his hand: "Isn't this Mr. Zhou?" Gu was polite. ”
Zhou Qingwen arched his hand at Gu Bei, and said with a smile: "I can't be a county man, Mr. Zhou, I don't dare to be ashamed!"
"I don't know what Mr. Zhou is doing in this battle? A restaurant opened today, and the people who came to consume were also driven away by your people. After a pleasant greeting, Gu Bei pointed to the battle in front of the door and frowned and asked.
Before Mr. Zhou could speak, suddenly one of the dozen or so soldiers behind him laughed and said, "Gu Xiannan, I'm really sorry." I originally wanted to come to congratulate me privately, but my generals were worried about my safety, so they engaged in these battles, disturbing the good things of the county men's restaurant. Sorry, sorry. ”
Gu Bei was stunned for a moment, looked over, and saw more than a dozen soldiers flashing to the side, and a young man in ordinary armor walked out with a smile. Before, he was hidden among more than a dozen soldiers, dressed the same as others, and Gu Bei didn't notice him at all. Seeing the young man's face at this moment, Gu Beida was taken aback. The person who came turned out to be Yang Shaoling, the third prince who had a two-sided relationship with him.
Needless to say, this method of wearing the armor of the guards and hiding it should not be that Yang Shaoling likes to wear armor, but a means of confusing defense. Hidden in the personal guards, if you run into an assassin, you can't find Yang Shaoling in the first place.
At the flower-viewing poetry meeting held by the three princes, he had a relationship with Gu Bei, and Gu Bei was very impressed by him. After that, the three princes came to visit, and after that conversation, he found that the three princes did not match the rumors, and there was a bit of inconsistency. In short, Gu Bei has the feeling that Yang Shaoling is an ambitious person who is determined to do great things. His surprise visit, including his words, had the intention of wooing Gu Bei, but he was politely rejected by Gu Bei at that time, but it was only because he didn't want to get involved in the dispute between the princes and didn't want to bring trouble to the Bai Mansion.
Gu Bei stepped forward quickly, and he was about to bow down. Yang Shaoling hurriedly pulled it and said with a smile: "No need to make a big salute, I am here to congratulate you on the opening of your business, but I am not here to disturb you." It's all because the soldiers don't understand the rules, not to say that safety is the first thing, so they can only let the guards follow and protect. It's not going to bother you about opening a business. ”
Gu Bei bowed and saluted, and said in a deep voice: "How dare His Highness come to congratulate?" Isn't this a frustration for Gu? This is a private property, but I can't afford to congratulate His Highness. His Royal Highness didn't say it beforehand, Gu Mou is missing the number of courtesies here, and he hopes to forgive his sins. ”
"What do you say? What is the number of etiquette? Where are there so many rules, plus you are also a man from Wuxia County now, and I came to congratulate you in my private name. Don't overcomplicate things, just congratulate you as a friend. Come on, bring up the congratulatory gift. Yang Shaoling smiled as he instructed the people beside him.
Several guards shouted in agreement, and a moment later they came carrying a heavy mahogany box, and when the wooden box was opened, it was full of silver ingots, and it was full of light.
"I don't know what to give away when your business opens. After thinking about it, it is better to send silver than to give anything, so that the county man can buy whatever he wants. Therefore, it is not a tribute to give this small gift of two thousand taels of silver. Please accept it. Yang Shaoling said with a smile.
This...... The words are so familiar!
Gu Bei hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, how dare Gu accept such a heavy gift?" What's more, it is to let His Highness break the bank. His Royal Highness's heart, Gu Bei is grateful. But the silver is never dared to take it. ”
Yang Shaoling said: "If you want to accept it, this is a congratulatory gift, how can you not accept it?" ”
Gu Bei shook his head resolutely, since he didn't want to get involved in the prince's seizure of the heir, he couldn't accept this big gift, "Please forgive Your Highness, you must not accept it." It is a great honor for His Highness to come. But silver must not be collected. Your Royal Highness, Gu is also the person who leads the court, if he accepts this big gift, he is suspected of accepting bribes. Your Highness should understand what so-and-so means. ”
Zhou Qingwen interjected next to him: "Gu Xiannan, this is His Royal Highness's intention, if you don't accept it, it will be a great disrespect to His Highness, not to mention the twists and turns that His Highness sent to Kyoto......"
Before he finished speaking, Yang Shaoling interrupted coldly: "Mr. Zhou, why do you talk like this?" He didn't quickly apologize to Gu Xiannan and get forgiveness. ”
Mr. Zhou saw that his Royal Highness was angry, and bowed his head with a red face and confessed to Gu Bei.
He accompanies His Highness and is relied on as a confidant, he knows His Highness's character, and he seems to be easy-going and talkative, if he really disobeys him, he will inevitably be marginalized afterwards. You must know that His Highness is now his only way out, and only by helping His Highness ascend to the Ninth Five-Year Plan will he have a bright future.
"Gu Xiannan, don't take it to heart. Mr. Zhou, there is indeed some ...... How to say it. In fact, he also hopes that you will accept the congratulatory gift and not shirk it. Yang Shaoling whispered to Gu Bei.
Seeing this, Gu Bei knew that he couldn't excuse himself. But he didn't want to take his money for nothing. Isn't this looking for a handle for yourself, and it's uncomfortable to find it? Thinking of the last visit of the third prince, Gu Bei suddenly had an idea.
"Since His Royal Highness is so sincere, if he doesn't accept it, I'm afraid that he doesn't know how to lift up, and it's too hypocritical. In this way, the silver can't be accepted plainly, after all, a certain is also a member of the imperial court now, and it will cause people to criticize it. But a certain can accept two thousand taels of silver, and it will be regarded as His Royal Highness spending silver to get a VIP card here. The best thing here is the diamond VIP card, like saving two thousand taels of silver, His Royal Highness wants to eat hot pot at any time in the future to come and get the card to spend. If His Highness does not come, no one will dare to touch the silver taels that are stored in the Kalizan. What do you think? Gu Bei said with a smile.
"Hey, Gu Xiannan can do business, and the business is done to His Highness. His Royal Highness's mansion gathers famous chefs from all over the world, is it not possible to come to you every day? Zhou Qingwen couldn't help but sarcastically.
Gu Beidao: "Your Highness doesn't have time to come, Mr. Zhou can also come." You must know that not everyone can drink a newly brewed Chinese wine, and not everyone can drink it. ”
Before Zhou Qingwen could answer, Yang Shaoling laughed loudly: "I will follow what the county man said." It is true that Gu Bei is a man from the imperial court and county, so naturally he can't be gossiped about. Two thousand taels of silver will apply for a card. When I was flawed, I came here to eat hot pot and drink Chinese wine, and Mr. Zhou could come if he wanted to. ”
Gu Bei bowed down and thanked him, feeling relieved in his heart. Yang Shaoling glanced at Gu Bei very meaningfully, he was actually a smart person, and he understood Gu Bei's thoughts. Gu Bei didn't want to be favored in vain. Although two thousand taels of silver is not a large amount, after all, taking one tael is also taking, and it is subject to mouth. But if you spend money to apply for a diamond VIP card, it is legitimate business income, and no one will say much. Gu Bei's response was indeed very cautious and ingenious, but this just made Yang Shaoling have a desire to win over Gu Bei even more.
At that moment, Gu Bei ordered someone to accept the silver, and soon after, a beautifully made copper card was delivered to Yang Shaoling, which was engraved with "Peach Drunken House" on one side and "Diamond VIP Card" on the other. With this card, you can consume directly in Taozuiju and enjoy all VIP treatment.
Gu Bei accompanied Yang Shaoling to the third-floor Xia Zihao box. After the news came out, Cheng Wudi brought his children and a group of officials to congratulate him also came to visit, and the three princes gently received them one by one, and then passed down the word, saying that he was here to eat, and everyone did not need to come to visit and disturb.
What Gu Bei has been thinking about in his heart is, how could Yang Shaoling come to congratulate him? I am just a two-sided relationship with him, not a friend. Besides, as the old man of the military giant, it is impossible for him to support anyone before the emperor's heir is clear, which must be clear to Yang Shaoling. In this case, there is no need for him to pretend to be a color to himself and win himself over, and he cannot influence the position of the Guogong Government.
Or, he simply wanted to make friends with himself, but even Gu Bei didn't believe in this reason.
Gu Bei thought about it for a long time, but in fact, he didn't come up with a reason, so he simply didn't think about it. What intentions the three princes have, they naturally want to show them. It is to act on your own initiative.
Soon after, with a steaming aroma, iron pots were brought out of the kitchen.
A plate of hot pot ingredients is placed around the hot pot, but each plate is only the size of a child's face.
Everyone was a little disappointed when they saw that it was only so much, but when they thought of the price, they felt better, after all, it was free today.
Looking at the plates of raw meat, everyone didn't know how to start, fortunately, Gu Bei had already expected this, two days ago, he had already taught those bartenders how to eat hot pot and what to pay attention to when eating hot pot.
Gu Bei put a lot of thought into launching "Huajiu", and its appearance naturally couldn't be too low-key.
I saw a group of young girls, holding a tray and walking out of the back room, with two glass bottles on the tray, and several colorful glass wine glasses placed around, giving people exquisite, big hair, and full of force.
As soon as the wine was served, everyone couldn't wait to taste it.
I saw a stream of transparent liquor slowly flowing out of the glass bottle, with bright luster, crystal clear, and extremely attractive.
Suddenly, the thick aroma of wine filled the entire restaurant, and even the pedestrians waiting outside took a few deep breaths, intoxicated, and looked into the hall from time to time, and even the pedestrians outside stopped for this.
"Wow, this glass bottle, this wine, this wine glass is really a must, the fragrance is in the nose, and people are drunk."
The guests stared at the exquisite glass bottles, colorful wine glasses, and transparent liquid that exuded an intoxicating smell on the table, and everyone was stunned.
After a while, everyone came back to their senses from the shock, picked up the wine glass, drank it all, smashed it a few times, and all applauded.
On the third floor, in the box of the summer number.
Yang Shaoling looked at the round glass bottle and colorful glass cup that had just been served, glanced downstairs again, was very surprised, and asked, "Gu Xiannan, is this the Chinese wine worth fifty taels that you personally brewed?" ”
PS: The Three Princes have New Year's greetings to all readers!
I wish the Year of the Rat prosperity and good things non-stop~
Second, I wish you a smile and happiness forever~
Three wishes to the family happy and healthy!