Zhao Xian was a little puzzled. Last time, he had Manager Lu bring two jars of liquor. Could it be that Prefect Shen didn't get to taste them?

Seeing Zhao Xian's puzzled expression, Prefect Shen began to explain.

"After the poetry gathering, many friends and colleagues asked me for Qinghe wine, and I agreed to give them all. Last time, I gave away the two jars of wine that Young Master Zhao asked Manager Lu to bring, and I still owe them one jar of wine."

This time, Young Master Zhao sent two more jars of wine. After giving away the jar I owed, I'll have one left to keep. I'll keep this one for myself and never give it away again.

"So that's how it is," Zhao Xian nodded.

At this moment, Prefect Shen suddenly remembered something and asked:

"I heard from my colleagues that Qinghe Restaurant has launched a signature dish called spicy crab. They say it is incredibly delicious. Some of my friends and colleagues have tried it and were amazed by its wonderful taste. Is this true?"

Zhao Xian smiled and said, "Spicy crab is a new dish that Qinghe Restaurant has just launched. I have brought this spicy crab with me. As for whether it tastes good or not, Your Excellency the Prefect can taste it and know."

After Zhao Xian finished speaking, he took out the packaged spicy crab, opened the package, and placed it on the table.

Prefect Shen was surprised that Zhao Xian had brought spicy crab, and immediately became excited.

"I originally intended to go to a restaurant to savor this delicacy, but due to my status, it was inconvenient for me to go. I didn't expect that Young Master Zhao would bring it to me. Now I'm in for a treat."

After Prefect Shen finished speaking, he opened the lid, and the unique aroma of spicy crab immediately filled the entire hall.

Since the spicy crab was freshly made, it was still warm and had a very strong aroma.

Prefect Shen wanted to taste it immediately, but he held back and decided to wait until lunchtime. It would be inappropriate to do so when there were guests present.

The two chatted for a while longer. Since they were planning to return to Narcissus Village that day, Zhao Xian didn't want to waste any more time there, so he got up to say goodbye.

Prefect Shen wanted Zhao Xian to stay for lunch, but Zhao Xian declined.

Prefect Shen did not try to stop him, but instead had someone bring 120 taels of silver and handed it to Zhao Xian.

“The four jars of Qinghe wine weigh 120 jin. I’ll pay you at the wholesale price, so neither of us will lose out,” Prefect Shen said with a smile.

“How could I accept the prefect’s money? Although the wholesale price of Qinghe wine is one tael of silver, the production cost is not high, and there is no need to pay so much silver.”

"Young Master Zhao, please accept the silver and say no more," Prefect Shen said solemnly.

Zhao Xian knew that Prefect Shen was an honest and upright official who would not take advantage of others. If he refused again, Prefect Shen might be unhappy.

Having thought this through, Zhao Xian had no choice but to give up, take the silver, and put it in his pocket.

After leaving the government office, Zhao Xian returned to his residence, called Liu Xuan, and took her to a restaurant.

Upon meeting Manager Lu, Zhao Xian first introduced Liu Xuan and told him that he would be returning to Narcissus Village that afternoon, and that Liu Xuan could handle any important matters at the restaurant in the future.

Manager Lu immediately understood Zhao Xian's meaning and said, "Manager Zhao, don't worry. There are more and more important things to do in Narcissus Village. You can rest assured about the operation of the restaurant. In the future, I will communicate more with Manager Liu about any important matters concerning the restaurant."

Liu Xuan listened attentively to their conversation, understanding her cousin's intention in bringing her to the hotel. When Manager Lu addressed her as Manager Liu, her face flushed instantly, signifying that she would be managing the restaurant together with Manager Lu from now on.

Can she manage? In this restaurant, everyone is more senior than her. Can she control all these people?

Manager Lu noticed Liu Xuan's concerns and comforted her, saying, "Manager Liu, there's no need to worry. Manager Zhao has set some rules for the restaurant these past few days. These rules are closely related to everyone in the restaurant. If anyone disobeys Manager Liu's management and deliberately causes trouble, the restaurant will deduct their wages. I believe no one will turn down money."

With Manager Lu's support, Zhao Xian felt relieved, believing that Liu Xuan could manage the restaurant well.

At this moment, Manager Lu looked at Liu Xuan and said:

"Manager Liu, besides running this restaurant, I also have a liquor store in another city, so I am often away from the restaurant. I hope you will take good care of the restaurant's affairs in the future."

Liu Xuan nodded. Her cousin had asked her to come to Qing'an Prefecture to provide preserved eggs and pickled vegetables for the restaurant, and also to manage the restaurant in his place. Her cousin trusted her so much, and she couldn't let him down. She had to do a good job of what her cousin had entrusted to her.

Since I need to take time out of my schedule to manage the hotel, I can't stay in the courtyard for too long producing kimchi and preserved eggs. It seems I need to appoint someone to be in charge of making preserved eggs and kimchi. Of course, I can't just abandon this task.

Thinking about all this, Liu Xuan began to get excited. She was no longer a clueless little girl from the countryside, but a manager who had to handle multiple affairs. This was an excellent opportunity for her cousin to train her, and she had to make the most of it.

Before heading to Narcissus Village, Zhao Xian had another important matter to settle: holding a crab food festival in Qing'an Prefecture.

With that in mind, Zhao Xian began to recount the first Crab Food Festival to be held in Qing'an Prefecture. Manager Lu and Liu Xuan listened attentively, surprised by Zhao Xian's unusual idea.

Manager Lu has been in the catering industry for many years and has seen a lot, but this is the first time he has heard the term "food festival". He thinks Zhao Xian's idea of ​​holding a food festival is feasible.

"As for holding a crab food festival, I discussed it with Huang Bo in Huangjia Village. He should have a good idea now. We can call him over and see what he has to say."

Manager Lu nodded; he was eager to know what good ideas Huang Bo had.

Soon someone called Huang Bo over, and Zhao Xian said:

"Master Huang, we discussed holding a crab festival in Qing'an Prefecture a couple of days ago. Do you have a good idea for now?"

Upon hearing Zhao Xian's question, Huang Bo immediately became excited. He had been considering this issue for the past two days, and since Manager Zhao had entrusted him with this important task, he had been making serious preparations.

Now that Manager Zhao has brought this up, let's share our thoughts.

Next, Huang Bo began to speak at length, giving a detailed account of everything from the food festival's personnel organization, ingredient preparation, event promotion, food preparation, sales methods, and on-site management, including contingency plans for any problems that arose.

Huang Bo became more and more excited as he spoke. He looked at Zhao Xian and continued:

"We can learn from the successful experience of opening a restaurant and offer free tastings to attract more people to the event. If this crab food festival is a success, our restaurant can hold it every year. Moreover, we should promote the crab food festival to more places."

Huang Bo's words surprised Zhao Xian. His thinking was very novel. How could an ancient person think so thoroughly? Zhao Xian even wondered if Huang Bo was a time traveler like himself.