11. Seeing things and thinking about people
"Huaiyang Restaurant" is located two miles next to the Huai'an Mansion. It is a building facing north and south, with a total of 24 rooms on the upper and lower floors, and 8 rooms on the fourth floor, which belongs to the loft-style top floor, that is: the real bedroom, living room, and bathroom of the owner's house in this restaurant. The whole house is: a small building of antique architecture!
The four vestibules downstairs are spacious and spacious business rooms; The four rooms in the back hall are a kitchen and a warehouse; The sixteen rooms on the second and third floors are set up as hostels for travelers who come and go from the north to the south: to rest at night. Behind the kitchen and warehouse is a large courtyard, which is built next to the courtyard wall: two showers, two men's and women's toilets, for the convenience of the passengers; There are also two barns for the horses to rest when they are tired. At any given time, the whole yard is filled with the sounds of people and horses. It looks like a noisy, boiling scene!
At three o'clock in the morning, four men in their forties carrying brown suitcases came to the door of the restaurant. The four of them had collected all the arrears in Hangzhou and had just arrived in Huai'an in a large open-top carriage. They are: Su Yuanwai, Wu Yuanwai, Yu Yuanwai, and Wang Yuanwai. Behind them, their respective retinues led their horses in their hands. Four horses snorted and shook their heads and tails dragging the large open-top carriage. At this moment, they looked up at the plaque on the door of the restaurant: the four titanium cursive words that were caressed by the sun and glittered gold. In unison, they exclaimed in their hearts: Oh, this restaurant is so brilliantly built. It really deserves to be the golden sign of Huai'an!
Soon, a young man with a towel on his shoulder and the appearance of a young man rushed out with a smile on his face and greeted enthusiastically: "Four masters, look at your dusty faces." It must have been very, very tiring! Hurry up and let the men carry the horses into the yard, and come in together for a drink to suppress the fatigue. The horses have also traveled hard, and they definitely need to drink some water, eat some grass, soybeans or something, and have a good rest!
Oh, look at this young man's mouth, which is as sweet as sprinkling honey. It's more like a blazing fire, which can definitely melt a long-frozen snow-capped mountain into a mess in an instant! Let's ask the world: if you meet such an enthusiastic young man, listen to these sweet words popping out of his mouth. Will you refuse at all costs?
So, Yu Yuan looked at his accomplices and said anxiously: "Brothers, we have come all the way here, and neither man nor the horse has yet taken a chance to take a breather. Therefore, both us and the horses are now so hungry that "the front wall sticks to the back wall"! I think this guy is very enthusiastic. The hospitality and service inside will definitely not disappoint us! It's better for us to do things in Huai'an this time, so let's eat and live in this restaurant!
When the other three heard this, they couldn't help but say with a sense of understanding: Okay, let's eat and live in this restaurant this time! As they spoke, they turned to the entourage behind them, pointed to the restaurant guy, and said, "You guys, lead the horses and follow this guy, go to the backyard and settle down, come to the front hall, and eat and drink with us." The entourage behind him all bowed their hands and raised their hands to their chests and said, "Huh, obey."
So, these attendants led the horses and followed the restaurant guys to the backyard. Yu Yuan, who was anxious, took the lead outside the staff, and turned back from time to time to urge: Oh, you three don't rub it anymore. Hurry up and keep up! The other three put their hands to their noses with a grin, grimaced at Yu Yuanwai and said: Brother Yu, don't you think you are ashamed? Hee-hee, we really can't believe that you are so gluttonous!
Yu Yuanwai deliberately sank his face and said: Okay, you actually ridiculed me so much. Looks like you're not hungry, right? Well, I'm going to tell the guys to get you all out!" The three of them, who knew the personality of the outsiders, couldn't help but laugh with a mocking meaning: You, even if you lend you ten guts, you are embarrassed to do so. Hee-hee, who are you scaring about?
As he spoke, Wu Yuanwai swooped up and hugged Yu Yuanwai, and smiled and squeezed his eyebrows at Wang Yuanwai and Su Yuanwai. As soon as the two people behind him heard this, they rushed forward with an arrow, one stretched out his hands to assist Wu Yuanwai in confinement outside the member, and the other stretched out his hand to scratch his armpits.
At this time, the entourage of the four had already tied their horses and washed their faces and hands, and followed the restaurant guys to the front hall. I saw that Yu was tossed by his brother outside the staff and laughed non-stop. These entourages all know that their masters are brothers in life and death, and they usually like to play with each other. Therefore, in the face of such a farce, they are all "not strange"! Even the two attendants outside the staff did not feel that they had to come up to help the master to fight, and the three sworn brothers who were making bad things happen. is also standing in the dining room with his hands folded and watching: the masters are frolicking together!
It's pitiful, it's hard to beat the "three stinkers" outside the staff. After a while, when he saw that Su Yuanwai finally stopped, he fought hard to feed, held back his laughter and clenched his fists and begged him for mercy: Oops, my belly is about to laugh. Please, Brother Su, Brother Wang, and Brother Wu just raise your noble hand and let me go!
In fact, Su Yuanwai's hands are already "exhausted" at this moment. The sound of begging for mercy came into his ears, and his mouth curled into an arc of laughter. I thought: Oh, fortunately your kid still knows how to beg for mercy. Otherwise, my hands will be wasted! However, he still couldn't hold back a laugh, pretended to take another step forward, and deliberately sank his face and said: Well, no. How could I let you go so easily?
Wu Yuanwai and Wang Yuanwai also couldn't help snickering, and deliberately said in a deep voice: Well, that's it. I can't help but let you have a longer memory! Otherwise, you'll laugh at us next time! As they spoke, they had secretly let go of their hands. Yu Yuanwai was thinking: Oh, these three people are obviously trying to tease me. What excuse should I come up with to get out?
Suddenly, Yu Yuanwai thought of the purpose of their visit, so he bent down and lowered his head to cover his stomach and shouted: Oops, my stomach hurts from hunger. I have to eat. Did you hear me? However, he found that his words had been on the ground for a long time, and there was no sound around him. I can't feel it: I tickle in my armpits. He couldn't help but raise his head in surprise, but saw that Su Yuanwai was no longer in front of him. He turned around and found that three of his best friends had entered the restaurant.
Yu couldn't help but shout outside the staff: Oh, you don't wait for me. You have to drink alcohol! When Su Yuanwai and Wu Yuanwai heard this, they suddenly turned their heads to look at him and said with a smile: Well, why does Brother Yu still want to appreciate the taste just now? As he spoke, the two of them walked towards him together. Yu Yuanwai hurriedly clasped his fists with both hands and beat haha: Oh, don't mind, don't mind, don't come. You just misheard what I said. I just want to toast all of you with a glass of wine!
As soon as Yu Yuanwai's voice landed, Wang Yuanwai picked up the conversation and said humorously: Oh, Brother Yu can "change when you know your mistakes, and you can know if you are blessed". Let's not blame the past! As he spoke, Wang Yuanwai had already rushed over and took Yu Yuanwai's hand to the big round table. On the table, there are already classics of Huaiyang cuisine: Pingqiao tofu, soft pocket long fish, Huai dumplings, pu vegetables, vermicelli stewed meat, dumplings, stir-fried pork intestine with pepper, Xuyi lobster. Yu Yuanwai's exclamation couldn't help but fly out of his mouth: Oops, this is meticulous workmanship, precise knife skills, and beautiful appearance. The taste must be excellent!
Friends, you will definitely understand when you see this: these four masters treat their entourage like brothers. What do you think? You must be very, very impressed! Okay, let's put all the touches in our hearts. Let's let the family eat and drink to their heart's content!
About half an hour, these people walked out of the restaurant one after another. The four masters looked at their entourage and said amiably: "Brothers, today is our first time in Huai'an, and everyone is tired of running all the way with us. In the afternoon, let's let you rest. If you want to play with us, just follow along. If you don't want to follow us, you can also have fun on your own. However, we will say the ugly words ahead, who will come back late; Or did something outside that didn't live with the local people. We will definitely punish you severely!
Before coming to Huai'an, these entourages also heard that Huai'an has: the former site of the New Fourth Army Military Headquarters in Huanghuatang, the Ming Ancestral Mausoleum, Guan Tianpei Temple, Wu Chengen's former residence, Han Xin Diaoyutai, Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall, Wudao Park, Wentong Tower, etc. There are also 99 beautiful islands in the White Horse Lake, the water is charming and colorful, and the scenery is beautiful. It is really a paradise on earth comparable to Jiangnan Suzhou and Hangzhou!
Although, they are also eager to be able to visit all these beautiful scenery. However, they also know that no matter when and where, no matter how beautiful the scenery is, it is extremely eye-catching. As an entourage, they actually serve as the master's bodyguards, and protecting his personal safety is what they must do. These followers regard this as their own obligations and responsibilities! Therefore, no matter how beautiful the scenery is, it can't take away their hearts to take care of it!
In the face of the considerate words of the masters, these attendants always said in unison: Master, where you go, we will go. You really don't have to think about us! Listening to the humble and decent words of the entourage, Wang Yuanwai's mind gradually emerged: the figure of the little queen Yinfeng. He suddenly remembered that before leaving, Wang Yinfeng's coquettish voice: Daddy, I used to ask you to bring me things, but you always forgot. I heard that there is a kind of "Bili Goddess" women's essential box in Hangzhou that contains: lipstick, eyebrow pencil, nail polish, and powder. This time, you'll have to remember to buy me a few boxes back!
So, Wang Yuanwai smiled and said, "Oh, I'll go to the market to buy something for my daughter." Just play as you please! As soon as his words landed, it was like "a storm on the ground", and he was immediately protested by the other three brothers: Brother Wang, when it comes to the relationship between us, what you said seems to be a little angry. No, since we are good brothers, we must not be separated. Let's go to the market together!
Those entourages thought to themselves: Oh, we came here, in the eyes of Huai'an people, we are "outsiders, southern barbarians"; There is also a saying that "a strong dragon cannot suppress the head snake of the ground". No, we can't get separated! Thinking about their hearts, they hurriedly said: Outside the king, everyone is together, and it is good to take care of each other!
Seeing that everyone was so enthusiastic about him, Wang Yuan understood that he could no longer be stubborn. So, he was extremely moved and said: Friends, since you are so affectionate. If I don't accept everyone's affection, then I don't know how to lift up. Okay, then I'll be respectful and obey my fate!
So, Su Yuanwai called the enthusiastic and considerate guy and asked: Excuse me, which road is the nearest market to you? The man stretched out his hand and pointed to the southeast direction and said, "Well, after crossing this Siyuan Road, I will see the signboard of the market." Su Yuanwai was extremely surprised and said: "Hey, I really didn't expect it to be so close." The guy said flatteringly: Master Su, do you need us to accompany you?
Wang Yuanwai smiled and said: "Oh, we are not children. Why should you delay your work? See you soon! As he spoke, he turned around and pulled Su Yuanwai to the front. So, these people chatted about strange things in the north and south of the world, and came to the "luxuriant" market near the "Huaiyang Restaurant". Although, in that era, Huai'an was still only the scale of a small county. No, no, it can only be regarded as: a Sichuan Mansion or a Yi Mansion. However, since ancient times, Huai'an, together with Yangzhou, Suzhou, and Hangzhou, has become the four major metropolises along the river. It is also an indispensable passage for transportation!
Because, Huai'an has: this "unique" geographical advantage. It attracted merchants from all over the country and abroad: her large and small markets. Because this bazaar is located just over a mile away from the "Huaiyang Restaurant". Therefore, it is as if a rope is tied between the two, tethering the hearts of the merchants, coming and going between the two. Invisibly, the interests of both sides have increased. It has also increased the pockets of these businessmen!
At present, the dazzling array of goods in the bazaar are all looking at visitors with wide eyes: lobsters from Xuyi, lotus flowers from Jinhu, egrets from Lianshui, pu vegetables from Huai'an, Huai dumplings, and long fish----。 There are countless commodities, which are eye-catching and soul-catching. It's unforgettable! However, Wang Yuanwai's eyes were staring at the road ahead without blinking, and he walked with small steps. Every now and then, I stop and look around, looking for a stall that specializes in girls' products. He only thought in his heart: the "Bili Goddess" women's products must-have box in his daughter's mouth.
At this time, Wang Yuanwai felt someone tap him on the shoulder twice, and a familiar voice came into his ears: Brother Wang, there is a stall specializing in girls' products over there. Let's get over there! Wang Yuanwai hurriedly turned around and looked at the people around him and couldn't wait to say: Brother Yu, where is it? Yu said busily: Brother Wang, you just come with me. As he spoke, he grabbed Wang Yuanwai's arm and rushed to the east of the bazaar.
So, the group followed Yu Yuanwai to the booth that specializes in girls' products. Wang Yuanwai asked the stall owner nervously: Big brother, is there a must-have box for the "Bili Goddess" girl to sell? The stall owner is a middle-aged man in his fifties who has always followed the rules in his business. Just now, he suddenly saw a group of people running towards his stall, and he thought: Today, he has run into a ruffian. At this time, he was thinking: Oh, there are so many people in other people, but if we add me here, there are only three people, and they are not people's opponents at all. We can't get out of the body and call for helpers, what can we do about this? Thinking, thinking, his legs under the bamboo basket were shaking violently; A heart is also violently echoing the "poof, poof" jumping straight. He's about to suffocate!
At this time, Wang Yuanwai's inquiry made the stall owner's heart immediately calm a little: Oh, it turns out that people are here to buy things from me. Hehe, look at my panic just now. If you let others know, you must laugh and drop your chin! Suddenly, his businessman's spirit returned to him. He stood up with a smile on his face and hurriedly said, "Oh, there are things to sell, there are things to sell." I'll give it to you!
Immediately, the stall owner lowered his head and took out a large dark green box from a black leather bag under the bamboo basket. said to Wang Yuanwai: Brother Tai, you are really an expert. This box contains essential supplies for girls to love beauty! Originally, when Wang Yuan ran to this bazaar, he was still secretly complaining to himself: this time, before I came out, the little girl clearly said that there is a manufacturer of "Bili Goddess" in Hangzhou. But when I was in Hangzhou, I forgot to look for what she wanted. I, I was so careless!
Now, as soon as Wang Yuanwai's words of inquiry landed, his heart was still secretly complaining to himself: Hey, I don't know if there is that thing for sale here? If, if not, let's go back to the house, that crazy girl won't turn the house upside down! Why is my brain always so useless? The stall owner's words made Wang Yuanwai come back to his senses from self-blame. Seeing the box in the stall owner's hand, he excitedly held the dark green box with both hands, and when he saw the name on the box clearly, it was indeed what the little girl had been shouting for. His heart "smacked", and it fell out of his heart.
After a while, Wang Yuanwai turned to the stall owner and said: Just now, I looked at the shelf life on it and found that there are still two years. Brother Laotai will get me seven more boxes! When the stall owner heard this, he couldn't believe his eyes. I thought to myself: Others only buy one box at a time, how can this person buy so many at once. Isn't his brain good? Thinking of this, the stall owner couldn't help but tilt his head and look at Wang Yuanwai. It's like watching a "visitor"! (Actually, how did he know: Wang Yuanwai wanted to buy a copy of the same goods for his eldest daughter Wang Jinhua to take back.) Save the little queen Yinfeng and then taunt my sister for not having good things! )
Yu Yuan saw the strange and unusual expression of the stall owner outside the staff and understood: This person thought that Brother Wang was a fool. I already look down on Brother Wang in my heart! He slammed his arm against the stall owner and shouted angrily, "Hey, why are you like this?" What do you see? Our big brother asks you to take a few boxes, so you hurry up and get a few boxes. Look again, don't blame us for being unkind! When the stall owner heard this, he quickly turned around and walked to the bamboo basket, lowered his head and took out seven boxes of "Bili Goddess" from his black leather bag, handed them to Wang Yuanwai and said: Brother Tai, you must pay two taels of silver.
When Wang Yuanwai heard this, he immediately smiled at the stall owner and said: Oh, Brother Tai is really good at "opening his mouth widely". You're taking me for a fool! We've bought this kind of stuff before, but it's never been so expensive. You still said the lowest price! Only then did the stall owner understand: this person is so eloquent. Seems to be a shrewd person! So, he pretended to bow his head and pondered for a while, then raised his head to find a "staircase" for himself to come down: well, this thing was indeed very valuable. Since Brother Tai bought a lot, then we might as well be polite, and you can give me a tael of silver. I've made you a friend!
So, the king took out a tael of silver and handed it to the stall owner and said, "This is a tael of silver, and I bother you to pack it for me." The stall owner didn't know that Wang Yuanwai was a southerner. When he put those boxes into a cowhide bag, pasted them with batter and handed them to Wang Yuanwai, he also tried to please Wang Yuanwai: Well, it's bandaged. I also bother my friends to come back often in the future!
Su Yuanwai thought to himself: This person is really greedy. Thinking of this, he finally looked at the stall owner and said, "Haha, didn't you just take him for a fool?" Why does he come to you so often? The stall owner's face turned red to the root of his ears all of a sudden, and he hurriedly grabbed Wang Yuanwai and said: Just now, it was indeed me who "looked down on people with dog eyes". Please, brother, don't worry about me, a little person!
Yu Yuan pulled the stall owner's hand away violently, and said coldly and arrogantly: Hmph, everything has to be sold everywhere. Just like you just did, I will never come to you in the future. Please, stop being delusional! As he spoke, he pulled Wang Yuanwai, greeted Yu Yuanwai, and Wu Yuanwai, turned around and ran out of the market.
Wang Yuanwai held Wang Yinfeng's baby, and couldn't help but feel charming in his heart: Yinfeng, Yinfeng, Dad promised you to do it. Have you listened to your sister as you promised me? You okay?
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