Chapter 41 The Golden Signboard
Watching them devour their hungry food and listening to their heartfelt praise, I couldn't help but feel a little fluttering and unaware of why while I was satisfied in my heart.
But when I came back to my senses, I realized that I hadn't moved my chopsticks yet! The six delicacies on the table had almost been swept away.
Damn, it's not interesting! I was going to treat myself, but in the blink of an eye, there was only some leftovers left on the table. Okay! I finally had time to cook a few dishes, but my desire to feast on them for so long was about to be disappointed again.
Although I already knew that the habit of the wine here was to eat first and then drink, I didn't expect them to be so hungry and desperate, it seemed that these delicacies were made strangely, and I had to fight with them on an empty stomach.
Seeing that Jian Zheng was scooping the vegetable soup spoonful by spoon, I swallowed a mouthful of saliva, lubricated my almost shriveled throat, picked up the wine glass and said, "Everyone, everyone, hehe! I'm not busy eating for a while, and I'll make a few more dishes for you when I have the chance. ”
"It is a gratifying thing that we are fortunate to have Mr. Lin visit Ningzhou today. Mr. Lin is a local noble man and a holy hand of divine work, and he is a talent who has made great contributions to our Yunnan region. Come, let us raise our glasses and express our warm welcome and sincere thanks for his arrival. ”
Listening to my common toast, everyone had to reluctantly put down their chopsticks and toasted to Lin Qingliang.
Lin Qingliang also hurriedly replied with a series of long words of thanks, which were nothing more than praise for my ability, and for a while, the warm mutual praise pushed the atmosphere of the banquet to a climax.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, after drinking more than a dozen glasses, most of the people were a little drunk. Only me and Lin Qingliang had the largest amount of wine here, and they didn't feel anything yet, and Lian Jun only tasted it, and his mind was still very clear. The others who were too strong to drink were already blushing and had thick necks.
Taking this opportunity, Lin Qingliang whispered to me: "The contemptible person has always had a question, but he didn't dare to ask casually. Today, with the help of wine, I still can't help it. Da Shuai has lived in Lingnan for a long time, and is one of the four famous talents, but he has a lot of experience in strange things, just like the cement that Da Shuai said, although there are occasional gains, but it seems that Da Shuai is even more proficient in this, which is really difficult for Lin to understand! ”
I smiled and said, "Actually, it's not difficult to understand. Although I have been reading poetry for many years, deep down, I am more interested in these strange things. It's like cement, I've seen the wonders of it before, but I haven't studied it in depth. ”
"It wasn't until I met Mr. Lin that I was inspired by it, and as long as I was immersed in it, I could always get a glimpse of it. Because it is a useful thing, I will spare no effort to delve into it, and it will have a great future in the future! ”
Having said so much, in fact, I didn't say why, because this kind of thing can't be explained at all, I can't say that I have crossed over from the afterlife!
Lin Qingliang thought for a while, shook his head and smiled: "The villagers say that I am crazy and do some dumb things. What I was thinking about, no one could understand. Even my father, who dismissed it as a trick and a trick, was disappointed in me. ”
"What he never forgot was that he wanted to carry on the legacy of his ancestors and make great achievements in the temple, so he was very disappointed in what I had done. It's just that my eldest brother, who is proficient in this way, died young, and the blow to his old man was not only heavy, but his expectations were all disappointed. Alas! In his mind, I can be said to be useless! ”
Hearing that Lin Qingliang felt a little sorry for himself, I hurriedly comforted: "Why should Mr. Lin hurt himself and pity himself? As the saying goes, 360 lines are the champions, and Shinong industry and commerce are indispensable. Living at the height of the temple may also be empty talk and mislead the country, not just the right way to make a difference. ”
"Although I am also a so-called court official, I am never proud of it in private. What I am interested in is the so-called industry serving the country. A strong country and a prosperous people are Li's lifelong pursuit. If the country wants to be strong, it must have strong enough productive forces, and research out methods and things to improve the productive forces, so that it can achieve twice the result with half the effort, and the common people can benefit from it. ”
"What I have done in Mr. Lin, it is precisely in this way that a genius like you, as long as you concentrate on research, you can have immortal achievements beyond this era, I have considerable confidence and expectations for you!"
Lin Qingliang looked at me in amazement, and only hesitated for a while before he said, "Alas! Ever since I met Dashuai, I have only known that there are people outside the sky. Although we are like-minded, but the handsome and pedantic celestial, far more clever than me, I was still a little conceited, but now I am a little ashamed of myself. What a genius, Lin doesn't dare to be called this name! ”
I smiled and said, "Why should Mr. Lin be too modest, just looking at this cement and glass thing, Mr. Lin is already a beginner, and I am not very proficient in it, but I have a little insight." As long as Mr. Lin continues to explore and does not give up easily, there will always be a day when he will succeed. ”
Lin Qingliang was surprised: "Does the handsome also have a clever experience with this glass?" ”
I nodded and said, "Although the glass thing is passed down from the West, it also shows that this kind of thing is not impossible to study." I've already had some mature experience, and when I have the opportunity, let's explore it together, which shouldn't be a difficult task. ”
Lin Qingliang was overjoyed and said: "If this is the case, my Lin Qingliang's wish for many years will be fulfilled." Dashuai, if you have the opportunity, please take the time to advise! ”
I smiled and said, "That's no problem, Mr. Lin can try to find raw materials for the production of glaze now, there should be a lot of this kind of stone." When I have time, let's explore it again! ”
Lin Qingliang nodded with a smile, and suddenly said: "I remember, I have found this kind of stone near Songyang, there must be a lot of it over there, and when I am done with this matter, I will study it carefully when I go back." ”
I lost no time in saying: "Mr. Lin, I think this matter can be delayed, there is something I want to discuss with Mr., and I don't know if Mr. Lin is interested." ”
Lin Qingliang said puzzledly: "Please make it clear to the marshal, Lin will not dare to slack off." ”
I laughed, "It's not a big deal. I know that Mr. Lin's talent for winemaking is very interesting to me. I would like to ask Mr. Lin to open a restaurant in Ningzhou, I wonder if Mr. Lin is interested in this? ”
Lin Qingliang was stunned for a long time, and said with a smile: "Below? Open a restaurant? Dashuai, Lin has never thought about this matter. To be honest, I'm not that kind of expert, and I don't know anything about opening a restaurant! ”
I laughed and said, "So what? No one is born with it, as long as you slowly explore it for a while, you should soon become proficient in it. Besides, when I was in Linjiabao, I once said that when the counterinsurgency is completed, how can I ask Mr. Lin to open a big restaurant in Ningzhou? ”
"Mr. Lin, I'm not just talking about it, I'm very concerned about this matter, and I ask Mr. Lin not to excuse me!"
"This, when the big handsome said this, I'm a little in a dilemma, this kind of business thing, I don't have a clue at all!"
I smiled happily and said, "Mr. Lin is in Baoshan and doesn't know it!" Just look at the fine wine you make, and no one can look at Yunnan, which is a sign of real gold. As long as you launch this fine wine in the restaurant, I am afraid that the threshold will also be broken, and Mr. Lin can't ignore such a good thing that pours the world's drinkers! ”
Lin Qingliang smiled and said, "I want to take it out to feast on the world's drunkards." But my father has been blaming me for wasting food and not doing my job, so the wine I have stored is really limited, and I am afraid that it will not be enough to open a restaurant! ”
"As long as Mr. Lin agrees, as for this restaurant, it will not be able to open for a while, Mr. Lin can start brewing from now on, and I will also give strong support. In addition, I can also contribute many recipes and production methods of delicious dishes to the restaurant, so Mr. Lin can do it freely. If what I expected is right, the restaurant will definitely be rich in the future, and this is absolutely no problem. ”