Chapter 102: The Smell of Gunpowder
Having lived in this town for a long time, Fang Yan knew about it. The owner of that restaurant originally had a daughter, who was once in that room, and her lover both took poison and died in love. Since then, the business of this restaurant has not been very good for half a year. However, after another two years, business here gradually improved thanks to the chef's skill.
It's just that room, although it has been renovated, few people want to go in. Fang Yan had never been afraid of gods and ghosts, so he didn't care at all. And Yun Qilan left the town for ten years because of her "death", and she didn't know anything about it.
"What's the matter?"
Yun Qilan looked at the guy who ran the hall and asked, and the young man was full of embarrassment.
"It's not a big deal, it's just that once this little brother served the wrong dish! misheard the cucumber for bitter gourd, and as a result, it annoyed the customers at the table and smashed the table, chairs and benches, so the private room was not cleaned up for a long time. β
Fang Yan had an idea, and casually made up such a far-fetched reason. Yun Qilan felt incredible, and smiled inexplicably. And the guy who ran the hall, his whole face suddenly "grew", and his heart was more like eating a ton of bitter gourd. I thought: Mr. Fang, you are full of poetry books, you should make one, a more appropriate reason is! Isn't that ruining my image?
"Later, our young master will give more tips."
Lao Liu hurriedly leaned into the young man's ear and whispered a few words. The young man's face was finally cloudy and clear, and he happily led them upstairs.
When the guy opened the door, a neat scene appeared in front of him, and Yun Qilan didn't see anything unusual at all. Nevertheless, the lad took out another rag and wiped the table and chairs before beckoning them to take their seats.
"Here's the recipe, please order. Our back kitchen will make the most delicious, affordable and satisfying meals as soon as possible. β
The young man shook a recipe in front of Fang Yan, and only then did he remember his inconvenience. So, he handed it to Yun Qilan, because judging from experience, women have "decision-making power" in front of men.
"Steward Liu, let's have some of it. I'm not a picky eater, just feel free."
Yun Qilan was very modest and directly transferred the recipe to Lao Liu.
"Uh...... Since this is the case, it is better to be respectful than to obey fate, and Lao Liu has also made this master. β
The reason why Lao Liu dared to say this was because he knew Fang Yan's preferences and knew a little about Yun Qilan's tastes.
Yun Qilan nodded, indicating that she was very relieved to Lao Liu's order.
"Grandpa Liu, I'll order a few of my favorite dishes later"!
Zi Yan's big eyes flickered a few times, and she raised her face very confidently.
"Okay, good, naturally Ziyan is indispensable. Well, man, please make us a pot of tea. As for the dishes, let's order them slowly and carefully. β
Fang Yan comforted his daughter while instructing the guy in the restaurant.
"Okay, a few people, please wait".
The young man turned around and went out, and after a while, a pot of hot tea and a few sets of tea bowls were brought together. Then, fill them one by one.
"How many people, are you ready to order?"
"Okay, this, this, this, and these ......"
Zi Yan's memory is really good, and she said everything everyone loves to eat in one go. The young man who often runs the hall actually took out a small notebook from his pocket and circled it to record it!
"Alright, it's written! I'll go and tell the kitchen to do it right away, and I'll ask you to wait a minute. β
The young man was still very polite, and after speaking, he turned around and prepared to go out. At this moment, a group of people hurried up the stairs. The leader is none other than Zhou Api, the owner of this restaurant.
"Little third son, don't be in a hurry to prepare food in the kitchen. This private room has been booked, no, everyone has come. β
The boss, Zhou Api, had already walked over as he spoke, and there were seven or eight people behind him.
"What? Scheduled? I've never heard you talk about it, and besides, this room has been idle for a long time, and I haven't seen anyone book it! β
The little guy named Xiao Sanzi is a little unclear, and he doesn't know what medicine is sold in the boss's gourd?
"Let you vacate it, let you get it...... Yo, it turned out to be Mr. Fang"!
The boss, Zhou Api, just wanted to say the second word "ζ΅", and suddenly found that the old customer Fang Yan was sitting there steadily.
"Well, I'm happy to bring my family over for dinner today. I don't know Boss Zhou...... Which one is this singing today? β
Fang Yan's face turned gloomy, and he followed the voice of his voice and turned to the boss.
"Mr. Fang didn't know that the business of the small shop was exceptionally good today, and there was really no spare private room. And this gentleman just caught up with his mother's birthday, so I would like to ask Mr. Fang if you can give it up. β
That Boss Zhou Api was explaining to Fang Yan, but Fang Yan hesitated. He has always respected filial people, and although his relationship with his mother is very unpleasant, it is not that he does not know filial piety.
The young man next to him knew that it must be Zhou Api, who was greedy for money, and accepted other people's silver. As for the later customers, why did they compete with Fang Yan for such a private room that had an "accident"? He had no way of knowing, and he didn't dare to ask more.
Fang Yan was blind, but Yun Qilan and Lao Liu beside him could see it clearly. Especially Lao Liu, when he saw someone in the crowd, he was immediately stunned.
"Fang Zhuo, what a coincidence! I didn't expect it to be you who were competing with us? Hehe, it seems that Boss Zhou shouldn't have to talk too much, right? β
When Yun Qilan saw Fang Zhuo appear, her mind quickly turned many times. Although he couldn't think of a reason, seeing Fang Zhuo's expression, it should be that the person who came was not good.
"yes, what a coincidence! Oh, the business you called yesterday...... Although the price is a bit low, I have suffered some losses, but I will not bother with you. First, your fiancΓ©, Dr. Ling, is my good friend, and besides, this Mr. Fang is like this...... Ay! How can I bear to care? β
Fang Zhuo walked in front of Fang Yan as he spoke, stared at his eyes carefully, and said these words, which really made Fang Yan feel panicked after hearing this. has always had a strong self-esteem, so that he can't stand this kind of insinuation and self-ridicule. originally thought that "it is difficult to be a confidant and an enemy", but it seems that this Fang Zhuo can only be used as a hostile.
"Oh, I didn't expect it to be Brother Fang Zhuo who arrived? How? Do you wish Lingtang a birthday today? Come on, come on, then please sit together. Today, when I am the east, it should be all about celebrating Lingtang's birthday! Boss Zhou, bring me double the best signature dishes in your store."
After thinking for a moment, Fang Yan forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, and still said these kind words politely.
"Yo, Mr. Fang ...... today. I'm afraid there is no chance of performance, because this restaurant ...... I decided to take it all in on the spur of the moment. I'm sorry, Mr. Fang. Feel free if you want to stay for a drink, but if it's not to your taste, then ......"
"What? Do you want it all? How many guests do you have? β
Fang Yan began to question Fang Zhuo because he had already smelled the smell of gunpowder.