Chapter 51: Where We Don't Meet in Life (1)
Dayan Yunzhou has been a traffic artery connecting the north and south and the east and west since ancient times. From Yunzhou to the south, along the flat and wide official road, you can go all the way to the imperial capital Fengtian. To the north through Jizhou, Suzhou north out of Yanmen Pass can reach the Pingrong prairie. To the east through Youzhou, Liaozhou can reach Liaodong. Go west out of Jinzhou and follow the west road of the Pingrong grassland to reach the Manggul country in the west. Therefore, Unju is the second largest state after Gyeonggi. The official roads extend in all directions, businessmen gather, and all industries prosper. In addition, Yunzhou is located in the Central Plains, with thousands of miles of fertile fields. The lives of the people are much richer than those in remote states and counties.
Yunzhou City is a city with wide walls and high walls, with no less than 200,000 inhabitants, and it is truly a big city. There is a street market called Jushanfang in Yunzhou City, where Yunzhou's local specialties are concentrated. Therefore, if people who come to Yunzhou don't go to the dining room to taste the flavor snacks, they will not be considered to have been to Yunzhou.
There is a century-old shop in Jushanfang called "Sanhui Wonton Shop". The main business is wonton, which is known for its thin crust and large filling, complete ingredients, unique craftsmanship and excellent taste. Anyone who has eaten at this restaurant will want to eat it a second time after eating it once. Only after eating it three times can I be satisfied and reluctant to leave, so it is called "three times wontons".
The owner of the three wonton shops is surnamed Ji, and the craftsmanship passed down from his ancestors for generations has never changed its taste. The Ji family has developed from a wonton picker in the streets and alleys to a two-story shop that occupies the prime location of Jushanfang, which can be said to have condensed the efforts of several generations. The Ji family has also won an excellent reputation in Yunzhou, and it is said that the signboard of the store was inscribed by His Royal Highness King Yan himself.
Early this morning, the three wonton restaurants are full of diners. In addition to the customers sitting in the store, there are many women who come to the store with pots and pots to buy wontons. Boss Ji adheres to the ancestral motto to operate with integrity, treats people kindly, and is not bullied. It's not that because the store is big now, it can't look down on this fragmentary business. Besides, they are all neighbors for many years, even if they earn less, they can still have a good reputation.
Boss Ji and his wife are both in their forties, and both of them are rich people. At first glance, these two look very similar. Everyone says that this is called husband and wife, and only harmonious couples will be like this. Although Boss Ji is also a well-known wealthy businessman in Yunzhou, the two of them have always taken care of the wonton shop himself. In the words of Boss Ji, this is the inheritance left by the ancestors, and you can't fake others.
At this time, Boss Ji was bringing bowls of freshly out of the pot to the counter, and several clever young men immediately brought the wontons to the guests' tables.
"Here you are, hot wontons just out of the pot, eat them while they're hot. Chenghui Wuwen is a bowl ~~~. ”
Most of the people who came at this point were regular customers, and the guest in front of the young man smiled and threw out five copper coins. When the five copper coins were dripping and spinning on the table, when the copper coins stopped, they were all facing up. The people around were congratulating, and the man who threw the copper coin said triumphantly: "Today's brother is mine." "It's not that the man is so bold and wants to show off, what he wants is this good luck, what he wants is this energy. Isn't this picture of living a life just a heart.
At this time, the young man will also join in.
"This master has a good means, and you have lost your money. You use it slowly, the accounts of the old people are not in a hurry, you eat and drink well, and we will calculate it. ”
The person who threw the copper coin laughed, took out a piece of broken silver and slapped it on the table heroically and said: "Our gentlemen in Yunzhou spit on a nail, take it to the account." The rest is for you. ”
At this time, the people around him all clapped the table and praised him, and sycophants poured towards the man like a tide. The man laughed and bowed his hand, and then shouted, "Shopkeeper, three more bowls." "So most people who come to satisfy their hunger for three wontons don't just eat one bowl. In addition to the fact that the wontons are really delicious, there is also a reason why the atmosphere is so good.
"Shopkeeper, bring me five bowls of wontons. The portion should be sufficient, and no money should be given if it is insufficient. A thunderous voice rang out.
Everyone looked at the good guy, this one looked like the Black Tower. Looking at this size, eating five bowls is not much.
Boss Ji and his family have a problem, perhaps because the children of the old couple are busy with their own reasons. Boss Ji and his wife like to watch children. Especially good-looking, burly boys. Boss Ji's maiden name is Lu, so everyone calls her Aunt Lu on weekdays.
Aunt Lu looked at the black iron tower in front of her, although it was long and burly, she looked like a little offspring. Aunt Lu walked over with a smile and said, "Oh, whose descendant is this, this body is really strong." Sit down, drink saliva first, and the aunt will bring it to you. ”
"Oh, thank you, auntie." The Black Tower sat down on the chair and threw the burden on the table with a clatter. Causing the people around him to laugh secretly.
The person who threw the copper coin just now said to the Black Iron Tower: "You are not a local in this life, no wonder." Let me tell you that our Yunzhou three-time wonton shop is not bullied, and there has never been a shortage of catties or two for hundreds of years. If it weren't for the fact that you are a foreigner, we wouldn't have been able to spare you based on what you just said. ”
His words resonated with diners, who said that the Black Tower could not speak. Black Tower wanted to refute, but when he saw that it was either Whitebeard or Blackbeard who spoke, he stopped arguing. Hehe smiled and said to Aunt Lu: "This aunt, the kid has just arrived, and his words are inconsiderate, so please take care of the aunt." ”
"Gee, what is this. You too, this offspring is a child, who has a mouth and no heart, and you pick him to do something. Wait for the next life, the eldest lady will give you a big bowl. Aunt Lu touched the big bald head of the Black Iron Tower lovingly, and went to cook wontons with a smile.
"Thank you, auntie." The Black Iron Tower was full of joy, picked up a chopstick, and waited for the wontons with their hands on the table.
"Auntie~~~~, bring me two bowls of wontons."
A crisp voice came, and Aunt Lu and the others looked back. Oh, whose little girl is this, and she knows how to wear boys' clothes. Looking at the little face, it looks like a doll in a New Year's painting. Aunt Lu looked at the brocade-clothed young man behind the child again, and she liked it even more. This young man is not only tall and jade, but also handsome. There is also a sense of everyone's temperament, with a heroic spirit between the eyebrows, and a dazzling extravagance. Aunt Lu, who has read countless people, was also attracted by this young man.
"Auntie~~~~, why don't you speak?" The little girl asked Aunt Lu.
"Oh baby, my aunt heard it, sit down quickly. Auntie, I'll cook wontons for you. Baby, is that your brother or your little lover, tell the eldest lady quietly? ”
Aunt Lu said as she kissed the little girl on the face. The little girl blushed and said, "Mmmm, that's my son-in-law." Auntie~~~, where are we sitting? ”
"Sit here." The Black Tower raised his hand to greet the two men. At this time, there were many diners, and only the table in the Black Tower was empty.
The two came to sit down next to the Black Tower, and the young man in brocade nodded at the Black Tower as a sign of gratitude. The Black Tower bared its teeth at him, his eyes fixed in the direction of the kitchen.
"Thank you, big brother. What's your name? Oh, my name is Momo~~Flower~~~. ”
"Oh, so her name is Peach Blossom—" said the people around her. Speaking of beautiful little girls, who doesn't want to see it.
"My name is Wang Meng. From Qingzhou to Suzhou. Sister Peach Blossom, where are you going? "Black Iron Tower Wang Meng also has a good impression of this little beauty in front of him who looks like a flower and speaks delicately.
"Ahem, this brother, why did you go to Suzhou?" The brocade-clothed boy coughed and asked.
"I, I'm going to join the army. After I joined the army, I became an officer and went home to marry Tian Cui. Wang Meng replied truthfully.
Well, ambitious. The people around nodded and praised, seeing that this Black Iron Tower was really a waste if he didn't join the army. Besides, if you eat five bowls of rice for this meal, you may not be able to afford it if you don't join the army.
"Brother Wang Meng, who is Tian Cui? Is it your daughter-in-law? Does she look as good as I do? ”
Smack, oops. Peach Blossom rubbed her head and lowered her head and stopped talking. The people around him snorted and secretly blamed the brocade-clothed boy for going too far. So a delicate little beauty is willing to fight.
Aunt Lu stopped doing it when she saw it, and walked over to shine on the head of the young man in brocade.
"I said that you, the master, really don't know how to hurt people, and you are willing to fight such a delicate little baby. If you have something to say, what kind of hands to move. ”
"You, you, you, you dare to hit me on the head?" The brocade-clothed young man rubbed his head and pointed at Aunt Lu in surprise.
"What do you mean, the old man in this Yunzhou City has never touched or beaten the head of any child. Even the sons of the assassin family are polite when they see the old body. The eldest lady is teaching you how to cherish your subordinates. If she is not born with your life, someone will be hurt, and if you don't treat her well, how can she live. My poor little darling. Aunt Lu took the peach blossom into her arms, and comforted the peach blossom with tears.
"Auntie~~~~, you are so good~~~~, it would be nice if you were my mother." Peach Blossom said with tears in her eyes.
"Alas, your mother should also love you, and she must have encountered difficulties before she sent you to the rich man's house as a maid. Wretched. Okay, okay, Auntie will bring you some pastries. Alas, presumably if you meet such a master, you must not be able to eat it usually. Alas, poor. Aunt Lu turned around and left, glaring at the young man in brocade before leaving.
The young man in brocade was very aggrieved and just wanted to teach Peach Blossom a lesson. Looking at the eyes of the people around him, and then at Wang Meng, who was looking at him with slanted eyes, he felt weak in his heart, so he had to dispel this thought. No one noticed that Peach Blossom was secretly laughing when she took the opportunity to drink water.
The young man in brocade felt very bored, and he was reluctant to talk to Wang Meng, who was staring at the kitchen. He had to look around, and suddenly his eyes lit up. I saw a handsome young man in a scholar's green shirt leading a horse walking on the street.
The young man in brocade felt that this person's aura was closer to his own, so he stood up and greeted: "This brother, are you looking for a place to eat?" Come here, there's an empty seat. And the ravioli here is absolutely top-notch, and you won't regret coming here to eat it. ”
Everyone in the store couldn't help but be happy and forgave the young man in brocade for his previous behavior. It is implied in the book that the person who came is Niu Tianci, and since leaving Woniu Town, Tianci plans to go to Fengtian to see where he was born first. I happened to pass by Yunzhou today, and I heard people talk about the wonders of three wontons, so I inquired all the way here. He saw the signboard of the three wontons from afar, and then saw a young man in brocade greeting him.
Tianci is a little strange, looking at the young man in brocade doesn't look like he is running the hall, take a closer look at the appearance of the young man in brocade, I don't know him. It doesn't matter, meeting is fate, and besides, there is only one seat in these three wonton restaurants. So Tianci led Chiyan over.
"Thank you brothers, I am indeed a little hungry and thirsty in my lower belly, and I heard that this Yunzhou three-round wonton is famous, so I came to taste it before. Excuse me. ”
After Tianci finished speaking, he arched his hand at the young man in brocade, and the young man ran over to take the reins of the horse and asked, "This son, does your horse need to be fed and drunk?" All you need is a penny of silver, good horse feed, newly pulled spring water, and the small one will personally help you feed the horse. ”
"That's going to trouble the little second brother, just don't let my horse lose sight of me, or it will lose its temper." Tianci told Xiao Er.
"Yes, I know, Childe, please be seated. Does Childe have a bowl of ravioli? ”
"Two bowls, two more bowls, and feed my horses in a wooden basin?"
"Uh, this. Childe, our wontons are all prepared for guests, and your request is a bit of this. ”
"This horse is quite human, and to me it is not so much a horse as a brother. I'll give you more money. ”
"Okay, sit down for a while." Xiao Er turned out to be a piece of broken silver and led the horse to leave. But he didn't want Chiyan to stand there, no matter how he pulled it, he wouldn't move. Xiao Er was tired and sweaty, so he had to say to Tianci: "Childe, what if your brother is not willing to go." ”
"Hahaha, look at me."
Tianci whispered a few words in Chi Yan's ear, and this time Chi Yan didn't use Xiao Er's pull to walk towards the temporary stable opposite. When Chi Yan arrived at the stable, he purred a snort, and the two horses, one white and one red, automatically shrank inside, giving way to a large open space. Chiyan Da Lalama stood there waiting for Xiao Er to wait. Xiao Er said secretly in his heart when he saw it, where is this horse, this is the uncle.
Niu Tianci sat at the table and arched his hand at the young man in brocade and said, "It's rude, may I ask the name of this brother?" In the lower Jizhou Cangshan Mansion Niu Tianci. ”