Chapter 146 As long as they are not enemies
"Since it's urgent, there's no need to bother you." Xiao Jiuyue replied with a smile. She introduced, "This is my distant cousin, Zeng Qing, the owner of Fengchunlou."
"Third Master, I know you. We've had dinner at my restaurant before." Zeng Qing saluted Jun Lie with a hint of respect in his eyes. He said, "So you're Miss Xiao's relative. From now on, Third Master, you're welcome to come to our restaurant for dinner."
"You're too polite, Manager Zeng." Jun Lie's cold voice formed a sharp contrast with Zeng Qing's enthusiasm.
Xiao Jiuyue invited Shopkeeper Zeng to the main hall. Shopkeeper Zeng asked, "Miss Xiao, do you have any fresh powder left?"
Fresh powder is the powder made by Xiao Jiuyue from the dried and ground sea intestines sent from Lingnan.
"The jar I gave you before is gone?" Xiao Jiuyue looked at Zeng Qing in surprise.
Zeng Qing cleared his throat, unable to conceal his excitement, and said, "Miss Xiao, you don't know that since we got this fresh powder, the new dishes in the restaurant have become even more popular!"
"It's not even dinner time yet, and the restaurant is already full." Zeng Qing was both happy and worried. He said, "With more tables every day, the fresh noodles will be used up quickly."
"Manager Zeng, when I gave it to you, I told you that this fresh powder was hard to come by. I only have half a can left, which I'm saving for the opening of the Fucheng Restaurant."
Xiao Jiuyue looked troubled and said, "If we use the remaining half can, how will we retain those customers in Fucheng who are used to eating delicacies from land and sea when the Fucheng Restaurant opens?"
She had reminded Zeng Qing before that fresh vermicelli was hard to come by, so she should only put it in two or three dishes and not in the rest.
"Miss Xiao, how about I add another 20 taels of silver per jar?"
As Zeng Qing started to speak, Xiao Jiuyue pursed her lips, her eyes turning cold. "Shopkeeper Zeng, do you think I'm not giving it to you just to raise the price?"
"I thought that after working together for so long, we should have some consensus." Xiao Jiuyue leaned back in his chair, and a cold voice sounded. The look he gave to Shopkeeper Zeng was more distant than usual.
"Miss Xiao." Sensing that she was angry, Zeng Qing quickly stood up and apologized, "Miss Xiao, you misunderstood. I was just confused for a moment. After adding the fresh vermicelli, the dish is especially delicious, and the business is also very good."
"Miss Xiao, I am sincere in my cooperation and I also trust your character. I was just too impatient."
Zeng Qing bowed ninety degrees, apologizing sincerely. He said, "The remaining half can is reserved for the Hongdu Restaurant in Fucheng. It must not be touched. I can't use the Fucheng Restaurant's stuff just because Fengchun Restaurant is doing well now."
"We are going to build the Fucheng Restaurant now. Miss Xiao, I wonder when the restaurant will open? When will Miss Xiao have time to go to Fucheng?" After Zeng Qing apologized, he decisively mentioned the restaurant in Fucheng.
Xiao Jiuyue looked at him without saying a word. Fresh seaweed vermicelli was indeed not easy to come by. Not only was it difficult to transport it from Lingnan, but her elder brother and father also had a hard time in Lingnan. They also had to help her get the fresh seaweed vermicelli. Whether it was cleaning the seaweed, drying it, or grinding it into powder, it was all very tedious.
"Miss Xiao, the restaurant in the city has been nearly renovated. I wonder if Miss Xiao..." Zeng Qing even spoke very cautiously. No wonder when he asked about the cooperation between the Third Master and Miss Xiao, the Third Master agreed immediately.
"About the end of June." Xiao Jiuyue gave a time and said, "I've ordered a batch of bowls and plates from Tang Tian's family, so I can bring them over when the time comes."
"As for the opening time, I would like to set it on the Qiqiao Festival. What do you think?" Xiao Jiuyue asked.
"The Qiqiao Festival is on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. There are still two months left. Perfect!" Zeng Qing felt it was a little late, but since Xiao Jiuyue said so, then let's do it. He asked, "Do you want bowls and plates custom-made?"
"Of course." Xiao Jiuyue nodded affirmatively and asked Lianxin to get the picture. She said, "If the dishes are exquisite, then even your appetite will increase."
Zeng Qing seemed to understand a little. When Xiao Jiuyue was plating the dishes before, it seemed that he had intentionally made a distinction.
"No problem. I'll make arrangements whenever Miss Xiao goes to the city." Zeng Qing said enthusiastically. He said, "The restaurant in the city is very big, and there's a small courtyard in the backyard that can be used for living."
"Okay." Xiao Jiuyue nodded slightly. When Lianxin came over with the painting of bowls and plates, Zeng Qing praised her repeatedly. His originally uneasy heart felt as if he had taken a reassurance pill.
After Zeng Qing left, Xiao Jiuyue walked into the courtyard and looked at Jun Lie, who was sitting under a tree enjoying the cool breeze. She sat directly across from him, picked up the teapot beside her, and poured Jun Lie a cup of tea. The steaming hot tea was filled with steam. She smiled and said, "What a fate! I didn't expect that the Third Prince also likes the food at Fengchun Tower."
"The food at Fengchunlou is really good." Jun Lie sipped his tea. He had been badly injured yesterday, but now he was sitting under a tree to enjoy the cool air, as if he had never been injured.
"It seems that the Third Prince not only likes the food at Fengchunlou, but also seems not surprised that Manager Zeng came to see me." Xiao Jiuyue looked at him curiously and asked, "The Third Prince is not curious. He is a restaurant manager, but he is looking for a girl like me. What urgent matter does he have?"
"The reason why Shopkeeper Zeng came to see Miss Xiao was simply because of the restaurant." Jun Lie replied casually, "These past two days, I've noticed that the food at the Xiao family and the restaurant seem to be similar in style."
"Maybe it's because the Xiao family's chef is a good cook." Xiao Jiuyue spoke without blushing or beating her heart. She said, "Third Prince, is this your first time to eat at Fengchun Tower?"
"Of course not." Jun Lie's eyes flickered slightly. Listening to what she was saying, he said, "I heard that since last autumn, Fengchunlou's business has been booming. Isn't this all thanks to Miss Xiao?"
Xiao Jiuyue laughed it off, trying to get away with it. When she returned to the backyard, she still didn't get any useful information out of the question. She shook her head: Forget it, no matter who is behind Fengchunlou, it has nothing to do with her.
Even if it's Jun Lie, there's nothing wrong with it, as long as he's not her enemy.
Xiao Jiuyue returned to the house and began to prepare for the restaurant's opening ceremony and the signature dishes.
At the same time, Xiao Jiuyue was still thinking, after Shang Ting and his cloth arrived in Lancang County, what should she do to quickly seize the market in Lancang County?
The Dragon Boat Festival is here and the weather is getting hotter. Cutting summer clothes has become the favorite of all the beauty-loving girls and ladies in Lancang County.
Various purple clothes should be very popular among everyone!
Xiao Jiuyue drew various matching clothes. As soon as the fabric arrived, she asked Meiren Niang, Aunt Lan and Aunt Xiao San to make a few ready-made clothes for her as soon as possible. She wanted to do something that would make a sensation in Lancang County!
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