8. Eating together and sharing food
This Luan Yi painting is really cool, and Guo Jia and a few of them woke up one after another. They rubbed their confused eyes, ran to the book table, and looked around the sketch for a long time, unable to understand what Luan Yi was drawing, but they didn't dare to disturb Luan Yi out of voice. It wasn't until Luan Yi put away his pen that he asked: "Brother Yi, you are a strip and a frame, what did you draw?" ”
"You don't know that?" Luan Yi was surprised at first, and then relieved, not to mention that they really didn't know these things. He pointed to the objects drawn in the shape of lines and diamonds, and said, "This is called a chair, and this is a table." ”
"Chairs?" Shan Fu raised his eyebrows, expressing puzzlement. "Brother Yi, your table legs are too long!"
Luan Yi was helpless. At this time in the Han Dynasty, there were no tables and chairs in later generations, and it was not surprising that Shan Fu did not know what tables and chairs were. He bent his knees slightly, pretending to sit in the void, and explained: "Not only are the legs of the table long, but the legs of the chair are also long. This is how the chair designed by Yi sits. See, do you get it? With your arms outstretched, there's a table in front of you, like this. ”
"Oh!" Mao Jue seemed to have something to gain and nodded, "But...... How uncomfortable it is to sit like this! ”
Luan Yi rolled his eyes, it's uncomfortable to sit on his knees like you! It's also easy to O-shaped legs, I've endured it for seven years, and I can't stand it anymore. "You'll know then that it's much more comfortable to sit in a chair than to sit on your knees."
Mao Jue questioned again, "But it's not grounded to sit like this." And sitting on this thing, uh...... On the chair, the body is easy to tilt and not talk about neutrality, so it is easy to deviate from the opportunity to contact the Heavenly Dao. ”
Luan Yi smiled, and secretly sighed that Mao Jue had been fascinated by Huang Lao for a while, and even the way of heaven came out at this moment. "Not really. Yi Yu thought that Brother Jue's words were wrong. In Yi's opinion, the understanding of the way of heaven has nothing to do with kneeling and sitting, but is dictated by the mind. As the saying goes, sitting and lying down with nature, the heart of heaven flashes. In this comfortable sitting position, it is easy for people's hearts to be pure, to expel distracting thoughts, and it is easier to comprehend the way of heaven. Therefore, compared to the collapse and several, the tavern is more suitable for placing tables and chairs. ”
"Good!" Guo Jia nodded more than once, and repeated Luan Yi's words just now from time to time, "'Sitting and lying down with nature, the heart of the Heavenly Dao flashes' is indeed reasonable, the Tao is natural, the Tao is natural!" ”
"There's one more problem." Shan Fu interjected and said, "Is the table painted by Brother Yi too small?" ”
"Small? How could it be. This square table is more than seven feet long in diameter, and it is no problem for two people to sit side by side, how can it be small. Luan Yi responded in surprise.
"Brother Yi, think about it!" Shan Fu snapped his fingers and said, "No one needs at least four dishes for a big feast, that is, four tripods. A table of eight people is ...... Coupled with the wine cup, how can so many tableware be placed. ”
Luan Yi understands that Shan Fu refers to sharing food. In ancient China, the way of eating was very similar to Western food. A small table for one person, and a set of the same dishes are placed on several tables. Everyone eats their own food, toasts and talks to each other from time to time. In later terms, the eating pattern of sharing food is more healthy and hygienic. But the disadvantages are also obvious. First of all, it is necessary to give a table to everyone attending the feast, so it needs to occupy a larger area. For a tavern, the area is limited, and every inch of soil should be used reasonably; Secondly, it is easy to give people a sense of distance when they eat separately, and it is not as cordial as eating together at the same table.
Luan Yi organized the language and told Shan Fu that the design of this big table was not for people to eat. It's about getting together and eating the same dishes at the same table. Subsequently, he also described in detail the three advantages of such a meal: "In this way, there are fewer tables and soft couches in the store, which can save a lot of space and place more seats, which is beneficial to the business." This is one of them; The same table banquet will no longer have a maximum of four dishes without a table as in the past, but can be widely distributed and more dishes can be selected. Customers come here to taste delicious food, and they will inevitably have an endless aftertaste, and this is also the second; Drink and feast at the same table, taste the five flavors together, whether sweet or bitter together. Brotherhood is thus confirmed, which contains the connotation of happiness and hardship. The third advantage is also. With these three points, Yi dares to ask you, which is better or worse to share food or eat together? ”
"Drink and feast at the same table and taste the five flavors together? Are you blessed and have the same hardship? Shan Fu fell into deep thought, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he responded firmly: "It's even better to eat together." Yi Ge'er is really talented, and he can even think of this. ”
Luan Yi waved his hand again and again, and responded modestly: "How can Yi He De be praised by Brother Xu's 'great talent'." It was just a whim that such a small idea came up. ”
"Okay, then do as Brother Yi said." Through Luan Yi's description of eating together, Mao Jue on the side gradually felt that the business was not as despicable as he imagined, but on the contrary, it was really meaningful. Even the two inconspicuous things of sitting and dining can contain so many ways of behaving, which is really eye-opening. He took the initiative to ask for the task, "Then what do you need me to do?" ”
Luan Yi groaned and said, "That's it! I'm ashamed to say it. Yi painting skills are not fine, graffiti is acceptable, really to draw design drawings is afraid that it is difficult to reach. Brother Mao's calligraphy and painting are the best among us, you might as well paint a few tables and chairs according to the size of Yi said, and add carvings at the corners to highlight the gorgeousness. ”
"What's so hard about that?" When it comes to painting, Mao Jue is quite confident.
"What about me, what about me?"
Luan Yi smiled and waved his hand, signaling Guo Jiamo to make noise, "After running out of food, Lao Xi will go to the town to see if he can rent two cheap courtyards." a carpentry workshop used to set up a special carpentry workshop for making tables and chairs painted by Brother Mao; The other was used as a hotel and a residence for the workshop workers. ”
Xi Zhicai nodded and took the order.
"Oh, what about me!" The youngest Guo Jia was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks.
"You are indispensable!" Luan Yi smiled, "Your task is the heaviest. In the next few days, Luan Fu will take you to the counties of Yingchuan to recruit cooks, handymen, and of course, carpenters. Remember to pay attention to the character of the person you are recruiting, and then look at whether you are smart. Do you understand? ”
"This ......" Guo Jia looked embarrassed, "Morality and wisdom are all in the stomach, how can I check it?" I hope Brother Yi will teach me. ”
Luan Yi's smile became even worse, "Did Brother Jia forget?" We are waiting to open a wine shop for the sake of practice, that is, for practice, we need to understand it ourselves. But before that, I can remind you that the knowledge taught by Master Cen in the past can help you solve your problems. All you have to do is use your brains and your mind. Don't look at Guo Jia is just six years old, he inadvertently reveals extraordinary wisdom, so that Luan Yi has absolutely reason to believe that this problem is difficult for young ghosts.
Luan Yi then yawned and said, "As for me...... After a busy night, I'm so sleepy that I need a nap. After speaking, he threw himself on the collapse and fell asleep.
When Luan Yi woke up, it was already dusk. The team of craftsmen Luan Fu was looking for had been waiting outside the house for a long time.
According to Luan Yi's previous instructions, Luan Fu recruited a total of three teams of craftsmen. Luan Yi met one by one and asked about the price and construction period. When the first team entered the door, they saw that the customer was a little doll, and they opened their mouths to ask for 15,000 yuan for the project.
Luan Yi knew that the other party was asking for a price, and he didn't care about the other party's words such as "the price is negotiable", and blasted it out without saying a word.
When it comes to the second one. He deceived the other party and said: The first bid of 75 yuan to undertake the project was rejected by him. I hope you can give a fair price.
The foreman of the second team frowned, and his face was bitter. said that this project 75 is too little, and there is no profit, so it really can't be lower...... Yunyun.
Luan Yi didn't bother to pay attention to him, and said categorically: "Luan Fu, send off guests." ”
The foreman hurriedly reassured, "Hey, this east, uh...... Less proprietors. Don't worry. Let's discuss, discuss. Otherwise, I'll descend a little bit. How about 70 runs, 70 runs? ”
Luan Yi drooped his eyelids, and shouted outside the door: "Don't send off guests yet." ”
The foreman was sweating profusely. Nowadays, the year is not good, whether it is a house or a house, there are very few, and it is not easy to take on such a large project. "If it weren't for 65 times, it really couldn't be less."
Luan Yi glanced at the foreman's expression and saw that he was indeed bitter. However, he still feels that 65 strokes is still not the bottom line of the foreman. continued to shout: "Luan Fu, what are you doing!" There are no drop-offs yet. ”
Luan Fu rushed in in a panic, assumed a respectful posture, and motioned for the foreman to leave. I saw that the foreman hesitated, hesitated for a long time, walked two steps and turned around, and as if he had made up his mind at the door, he gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, and said: "Young owner, 60 is good?" ”
Luan Yi shook his head as always. forced Luan Fu to invite the foreman out.
The foreman of the third team of craftsmen entered. Luan Yi got straight to the point and asked the other party directly if he was willing to do his project for 50 years.
When the foreman heard this, his face was furled, and he sincerely said that he really couldn't do 50 yuan, and the cost of materials alone would be more than 30 yuan, and the remaining brothers would have nothing left.
Luan Yi asked again: "Then you can tell me a price!" But I'll put it first, the one just now offered 60. I kicked him away. ”
The foreman was also entangled, remembering to scratch his ears and cheeks. After thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and responded with difficulty, "Otherwise, I want 58 times." ”
"55, no two prices." Luan Yi's words were categorical.
The foreman's brows furrowed even more, "Or 57." It is not easy for the brothers to come out and do some work. The extra 2 times, you have the right to do it well, help us, okay? ”
Luan Yi is not afraid of anything else, he is afraid that others will cry poor with him, and he looks pitiful. Immediately, "Good! Master Ben will give you 60 times. But you'll have to give me the hard work to finish it as soon as possible. ”
The foreman immediately thanked him and said that this little project was not a problem. The main decoration can be completed in 2 months, but the carvings on the window railings, fences and mountain pillars are a bit laborious, and he only has two carpenters under him, and the craftsmanship is not enough, but it takes more time. It would have taken 3 months to complete.
Luan Yi saw that the foreman in front of him was very sincere, so he did not raise any doubts. Just say that the sooner the better.
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