Everyone was in high spirits and decided to go to the best restaurant in the city for a big meal to celebrate.

On the second day, Xu Mingyan went to the Lu Ming Banquet, where Governor Yao praised him for his young talent.

Actually, what Prefect Yao said was not an exaggeration. After all, Xu Mingyan became a juren when he was less than 20 years old, and he even took the first place in the provincial examination, so he deserved the praise.

But some people who were attending the banquet felt unbalanced and snorted coldly, but Xu Mingyan didn't take it to heart.

As soon as Gu Lingze finished writing the first volume of "Tao Te Ching", he gave it to Mr. Zhang to prevent him from thinking about it day and night.

The old man wouldn't let go of the book after taking it, and immediately began to read it without sleep or food. Even Aunt Tao had to urge him to eat, which made Gu Lingze laugh and cry.

After attending the Lu Ming Banquet, they prepared to go back and discussed a business deal before leaving.

That day, Aunt Tao borrowed the restaurant's kitchen to make purple sweet potato sponge cake for them. When Shopkeeper Wang smelled the scent, he went over and asked for a piece.

When I tasted it, I found it to be soft and delicious, with a rich sweet fragrance. After asking, I learned that the dim sum at the already famous Yunlai Restaurant was made by Aunt Tao and her team.

Shopkeeper Wang hurriedly asked if he could also order snacks, but Uncle Xu did not agree immediately, considering Shopkeeper Qiu's side. He only said that he would give him a reply after going back to discuss with Yunlai Restaurant.

He sent Master Zhang back first. Before leaving, the old man asked Gu Lingze if he could circulate the book to his old friends. Gu Lingze agreed, and the old man happily sent them away.

As soon as he got home, Gu Lingze told everyone the news that Xu Mingyan had won the first place in the provincial examination. Everyone smiled and congratulated the three members of the Xu family.

Gu Lingze distributed the small gifts he bought in the city to the three children, and the three of them jumped for joy.

There was another sumptuous meal in the evening, and everyone talked about their recent situation.

The dim sum business is still going on as usual, but the two aunts have had to work harder during this period.

Uncle Xu proposed that their family would not share this month's profits, but the other two families firmly rejected his proposal.

Uncle Zhou said, "Brother Xu, if your family hadn't dragged us into this business, we wouldn't have had such a good life now. Why are you settling accounts with us so clearly now?"

Doctor Li at the side also followed suit to persuade Uncle Xu, and Uncle Xu nodded and stopped talking about it.

Brother Wu also said that French fries and potato chips are selling very well in the store, almost surpassing the hot and sour noodles.

Gu Lingze thought for a moment and said, "When the weather gets hot, the sales of hot and sour noodles will probably decrease."

"After all, it's so hot, few people want to eat hot and spicy food, but we can still sell cold noodles."

"What is Liangpi?" Aunt Tao was the first to ask.

Gu Lingze smiled and said, "Why don't I make it tomorrow and let everyone try it together."

Everyone nodded happily, after all, the new food he made was always delicious.

Gu Lingze couldn't help but think of his previous days in the sect, because the Guiyi sect was secluded in the mountains and his master didn't allow him to go down the mountain often.

Although he is a foodie, the conditions do not allow him to go out to eat or order takeout, so he has to cook for himself.

I didn't expect that it would come in handy here. I don't know what expression my master would have if he knew about it.

The next day, before dawn, Aunt Tao got up to make snacks. Uncle Xu wanted to help, but Aunt Tao disliked his clumsiness and kicked him out of the kitchen.

When the two aunts came, Aunt Tao had already done half of the work, and was scolded by them again.

After the snacks were ready, Uncle Xu set off for the county, and happened to talk to Shopkeeper Qiu about Sanyuanlou.

Gu Lingze planned to make cold noodles, so he called Xu Fulang to join him.

Unexpectedly, just after I finished kneading the dough, an uninvited guest came to the door.

"What are you doing here?"

Gu Lingze looked at Bai Yiyuan standing at the door with a woman beside him, and suddenly felt upset.

Bai Yiyuan glanced at Zhao Chengmo shyly and said in a low voice: "I'm here to see Brother Chengmo."

Gu Lingze glanced at Zhao Chengmo and said in a cold voice: "This is my manor, if you two have anything to say, go outside and talk."

After saying that, he turned around and went back to the kitchen. Xu Fulang followed him in. He watched him put the dough on the table and knead it vigorously, as if he was competing with someone.

Zhao Chengmo looked at the person standing in front of him expressionlessly. Bai Yiyuan seemed to feel his gaze and lowered his head shyly.

"Get out." Zhao Chengmo said in a cold tone.

Bai Yiyuan is a good-looking boy, although he is still a young boy. But when he reaches the right age, many people come to propose marriage to him.

His parents passed away early, and his elder brother and sister-in-law were waiting for a good price, so he was not arranged to get married early.

Bai Yiyuan's family lives in Nanshui Village. That year, his eldest brother accidentally heard from people in Donglin Village that Zhao Chengmo had become an officer in the army. The news was told by those who had served in the army with him.

When Bai Xiangyu heard this, he decided to strike first and went to the Zhao family immediately. After all, he was also a scholar and had some weight in the eyes of the villagers.

After some flattery and reducing the betrothal gift to a very small amount, the Zhao family agreed with a proud attitude.

Unexpectedly, after Zhao Chengmo came back, he not only failed to get a job as an official, but also had a long scar on his face. The most important thing was that the masters around the prince all said that he was unlucky in relationships.

Bai Xiangyu naturally regretted it, but the fact that Bai Yiyuan was engaged to the Zhao family was known to several nearby villages. After a lot of wrangling with the Zhao family, he finally called off the engagement, but became very close to Zhao Hongwen again.

Now the county magistrate has been dealt with for offending Zhao Chengmo. Even if Zhao Chengmo does not hold any official position yet, he still has a bright future. The Bai family must seize this opportunity.

But Zhao Chengmo spoke coldly, and Bai Yiyuan felt ashamed and angry. He turned around and wanted to leave, but was grabbed by Zeng Cuiman.

Then she said to Zhao Chengmo with a smile on her face: "Chengmo, I know you are still a little angry, but Xiaoyuan came to give you a birthday gift today, you can't let him down."

The two families had compared their horoscopes when they were getting engaged, so as soon as Zeng Cuiman saw the date, she immediately came up with this idea.

But Zhao Chengmo remained unmoved, and said with a frosty face: "Get out."

Zeng Cuiman was not annoyed after hearing this, and she put the clothes that Bai Yiyuan had made on the stool.

"Cheng Mo, I'll leave your things here for you. I'll let Xiao Yuan come to see you next time." After saying that, he took Bai Yiyuan away.

Gu Lingze came out of the kitchen and went back to the bedroom. When he closed the door, there was a bang, which scared Wu Rui and the others.

"Dad, can we still have cold noodles in the morning?" The three little kids surrounded Mr. Xu and looked at him eagerly.

Xu Fulang smiled gently: "I can't eat it today. I have to make vinegar first."

"How long will it take to boil the vinegar?"

Mr. Xu touched their heads and replied, "That's going to have to wait until the person who makes the vinegar figures it out." Then he turned around and went back to the kitchen to make breakfast.